Skull Crushers

Skull Crushers

Difficulty

Intermediate

Category

Strength

Target Muscle

Triceps

Secondary Muscles

shoulders

Equipment

Barbell

Body Part

Upper arms

The barbell lying triceps extension, also known as the skull crusher, is a strength exercise that targets the triceps. Performed lying on a bench, it involves lowering a barbell to the forehead and extending the arms back up, requiring control and proper form to avoid injury.

The barbell lying triceps extension, also known as the skull crusher, is a strength exercise that targets the triceps. Performed lying on a bench, it involves lowering a barbell to the forehead and extending the arms back up, requiring control and proper form to avoid injury.

The barbell lying triceps extension, also known as the skull crusher, is a strength exercise that targets the triceps. Performed lying on a bench, it involves lowering a barbell to the forehead and extending the arms back up, requiring control and proper form to avoid injury.

How to Do the Skull Crushers

How to Do the Skull Crushers

How to Do the Skull Crushers

Lie flat on a bench with your feet flat on the ground and your head at the end of the bench. Hold the barbell with an overhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart, and extend your arms straight up over your chest. Keeping your upper arms stationary, slowly lower the barbell towards your forehead by bending your elbows. Pause for a moment when the barbell is just above your forehead, then extend your arms back up to the starting position. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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