EZ Bar Skullcrusher

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Exercise Info

LevelIntermediate
Muscle GroupTriceps
Secondary MuscleNone
Exercise TypeStrength
Equipment RequiredEZ Bar
Force TypePush
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Tips

  1. Your elbows should be pointing forward throughout the set - dont let them flare out to the sides.
  2. Also, dont let your elbows come back or forwards during the set, they should stay fixed.
  3. Dont lock your elbows out at the top of the movement as this takes the tension off your triceps.

Instructions

  1. The EZ bar lying tricep extension (AKA skullcrusher) is one of the best tricep building exercises there is. If you get wrist pain doing a regular skullcrusher, you should use the EZ bar. Sit on the end of a flat bench with a barbell on your thighs.
  2. Grip the EZ bar on the inner grips using an overhand grip.
  3. Bring the bar up to your chest and lay down on your back.
  4. Extend your arms straight up above your chest.
  5. Keeping your elbows fixed in place and not pointing out, slowly lower the bar until it is about an inch from your forehead (hence the name skullcrusher!).
  6. Pause, and then slowly extend your arms back to the starting position.
  7. Do not lock your elbows out, and then repeat for desired reps.