Beginner exercise
EZ-Bar Skullcrusher
Also called Lying Triceps Press
Technique
How to perform EZ-Bar Skullcrusher
- Using a close grip, lift the EZ bar and hold it with your elbows in as you lie on the bench.
- Your arms should be perpendicular to the floor.
- This will be your starting position.
- Keeping the upper arms stationary, lower the bar by allowing the elbows to flex.
- Inhale as you perform this portion of the movement.
- Pause once the bar is directly above the forehead.
- Lift the bar back to the starting position by extending the elbow and exhaling.
- Repeat.
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Programming relevance
Muscles involved
Primary targets: Triceps Lateral Head, Triceps Long Head, Triceps Medial Head.
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