Lying Tricep Extension (Skullcrusher) Video Guide
Exercise Profile
- None
- Strength
- Barbell
- Isolation
- Push
- Intermediate
Exercise Instructions
- The lying tricep extension (AKA skullcrusher) is one of the best tricep building exercises there is. Sit on the end of a flat bench with a barbell on your thighs.
- Grip the barbell with an overhand grip (Palms facing down) with your hands about shoulder width apart.
- Bring the bar up to your chest and lay down on your back. Extend your arms straight up above your chest.
- Keeping your elbows fixed in place and not pointing out, slowly lower the bar until it is about an inch from your forehead (hence the name skullcrusher!).
- Pause, and then slowly extend your arms back to the starting position.
- Do not lock your elbows out, and then repeat for desired reps.
Skullcrusher Tips:
- It's very important that you keep your elbows in during the set. Your elbows will have a tendency to flare out as you move the weight, and you must keep them pointing forward.
- Keep the rep timing slow and control the weight.
- And finally, don't lock your elbows out at the top of the movement. This will take the tension off the triceps.

















































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Posted Thu, 10/18/2012 - 21:57
Is there an alternative?!?
Posted Fri, 12/07/2012 - 09:17
Yes, smaller triceps.
Posted Mon, 12/10/2012 - 13:14
Shouldn't this be done preferably with a E-Z bar? And if I use a E-Z bar with an inward grip, is it normal for it to be narrower than my shoulder width?
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