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Skull crusher
A lying triceps extension that works the long head in a deep stretch.
- Starting point
- Muscles worked
- Triceps
- Equipment
- EZ bar or dumbbells, bench
How to do it
- 1
Lie on a bench holding an EZ bar over your chest with straight arms.
- 2
Tilt your arms slightly back towards your head.
- 3
Bend only at the elbows to lower the bar behind your forehead.
- 4
Straighten your arms to bring the bar back to the start.
What to think about
- “Upper arms stay still”
- “Lower behind the head, not onto it”
- “Smooth tempo”
Common mistakes
- Elbows flaring wide
- Turning it into a press
- Going too heavy for the elbows