Barbell Lying Triceps Extension Skull Crusher
Barbell Lying Triceps Extension Skull Crusher
Triceps • Barbell
beginnerCategory
upper arms
Body Part
upper arms
Equipment
barbell
Target
triceps
Instructions
- 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
Movement Data
Role
Triceps Extension
Pattern
push
Priority
7/10
Variation Rank
1
Workout Split
push
Classification
Isolation
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