Exercise guide

EZ Bar Skullcrusher.

Equipment
EZ bar
Movement
Isolation
Level
Beginner

Muscles at work

Front
Back
PrimaryTriceps

Make every rep count.

  1. 01

    Load the EZ bar to an appropriate weight and sit on the edge of a flat bench.

  2. 02

    Carefully lie back, keeping the bar close to your chest. Once you’re stable, press the bar up to straight arms over your chest (not over your face).

  3. 03

    Lock your upper arms in place (shoulders steady) and bend only at the elbows. Lower the bar in a controlled path toward your forehead—stop just above it.

  4. 04

    Lower until your forearms are about parallel to the floor (or slightly past if comfortable) while keeping elbows from flaring excessively.

  5. 05

    Drive the bar back up by extending your elbows and squeezing your triceps until you return to full lockout.

  6. 06

    Repeat for your target reps, maintaining a slow, controlled tempo and keeping the bar away from your face.

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