Barbell Lying Triceps Skull Crusher
Execution Guide
- Lie on a flat bench holding the bar with a narrow grip, arms extended.
- Keep your upper arms stationary.
- Bend your elbows to lower the bar toward your forehead.
- Stop just before the bar reaches your forehead.
- Extend your arms back to the starting position.
Range of Motion
Arms extended above the chest to bar near the forehead.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- ×Moving the upper arms
- ×Flaring the elbows
- ×Dropping the weight too fast
Prescription
3Sets
10-15Reps
Rest interval48-72 hours
Goal
Target the long head of the triceps
Difficulty
Intermediate
Burn (10m)
25-40
Equipment
EZ-Bar or BarbellFlat Bench
Anatomy
Primary
Triceps (Long Head)
Secondary
Triceps (Lateral Head)Forearms