Skull Crusher

About the movement

A lying triceps extension that loads the long head of the triceps. Skull crushers are one of the most effective ways to add triceps size.

How to do it

1. 1

   Lie on a bench holding a bar or EZ-curl bar above your chest with arms extended.

2. 2

   Bend your elbows to lower the bar toward your forehead, keeping your upper arms vertical.

3. 3

   Pause just above your forehead without touching, then extend your elbows to press the bar back up.

4. 4

   Stop at full arm extension without letting your elbows flare.

Form tips

• •Keep your upper arms still; only your forearms should move.
• •Use an EZ bar if a straight bar strains your wrists.
• •Lower slowly; the muscle-stretching phase is where triceps grow.