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barbell lying triceps extension skull crusher

barbell lying triceps extension skull crusher exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: triceps. Equipment: barbell.

barbell lying triceps extension skull crusher exercise demonstration
Target muscle
triceps
Muscle group
shoulders
Body part
upper arms
Equipment
barbell

Secondary muscles

shoulders

How to perform

  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.