Lying Tricep Extension (Skullcrusher) Exercise Video

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 width a barbell on your thighs. Grip the barbell with an overhand (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, then slowly extend your arms back to the starting position. Do not lock your elbows out, then repeat for desired reps.

Tips & Advice:

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, 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.

More Barbell Triceps Exercises:

1. EZ Bar Skullcrusher
2. Reverse Grip Skullcrusher
3. Back Of The Head Lying Tricep Extension
4. EZ Bar Back Of The Head Lying Tricep Extension
5. Incline Skullcrusher
6. EZ Bar Incline Skullcrusher
7. Decline Lying Tricep Extension (skullcrusher)
8. Lying Barbell Reverse Extension
9. Close Grip Bench Press
10. Reverse Grip Close Grip Bench Press
11. Incline Close Grip Bench Press
12. Decline Close Grip Bench Press
13. French Press
14. Reverse Grip French Press
15. Seated French Press
16. Reverse Grip Seated French Press
17. Incline Bench French Press
18. Close Grip Press Behind Neck

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