Skull Crusher
An exercise where you lie down and lower a bar toward your forehead, then extend, to intensively train the triceps.
Intermediate · Recommended Sets: 3 sets x 10-12 reps · Triceps
Skull Crusher — Points to Check Today
- Keep your elbow position fixed — If your elbows flare or move, the triceps tension is lost. (The elbows flaring outward as you lower)
- Slow and controlled — Since you're lowering near your forehead, control is the key to safety. (Lowering and raising quickly with momentum)
- Use a moderate weight — Going too heavy carries a high risk of elbow pain and injury. (Going so heavy your elbows hurt)
Skull Crusher — How to Do It / If You're New
- Lie on a bench and hold an EZ bar (or barbell) narrower than shoulder-width over your chest.
- Keeping your elbows fixed, bend only your forearms to lower the bar slowly toward your forehead (or behind the top of your head).
- Engage your triceps to extend your arms back to the starting position.
- Keep your elbow position fixed and repeat.