Exercise Guide

Barbell Reverse Grip Skullcrusher

intermediate
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Barbell Reverse Grip Skullcrusher

Triceps Barbell

intermediate

Category

upper arms

Body Part

upper arms

Equipment

barbell

Target

triceps

Instructions

  1. 1

    Lie flat on a bench with your feet flat on the ground and your head at the end of the bench.

  2. 2

    Hold the barbell with a reverse grip, palms facing towards your face, and your hands shoulder-width apart.

  3. 3

    Extend your arms straight up over your chest, keeping your elbows in and your wrists straight.

  4. 4

    Slowly lower the barbell towards your forehead by bending your elbows, keeping your upper arms stationary.

  5. 5

    Pause for a moment at the bottom, then extend your arms back up to the starting position.

  6. 6

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles

ForearmsTriceps