Triceps · Barbell · Intermediate

How to do Barbell Lying Triceps Extension Skull Crusher

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.

Barbell Lying Triceps Extension Skull Crusher demonstration
Primary muscle
Triceps
Also works
Shoulders
Equipment
Barbell
Level
Intermediate
Category
Triceps

How to do Barbell Lying Triceps Extension Skull Crusher, step by step

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

Muscles worked

Barbell Lying Triceps Extension Skull Crusher works your triceps as the main mover, with help from your shoulders.

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Barbell Lying Triceps Extension Skull Crusher is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.

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