Skullcrusher
Lowering the bar toward your forehead while lying down: deeply trains the long head of the triceps.
- Sets
- 3
- Reps
- 10-12
- Rest
- 90 s
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
Free WeightsSecondary muscles: Shoulders
Demonstration
Targeted Muscles
How to Perform
- 01Lie on your back and hold the bar over your chest with a narrow grip.
- 02With upper arms fixed, bend your elbows and lower the bar toward your forehead.
- 03Press the bar back to the start using your triceps.
Form Tips
- Do not overload; the name is not a joke — control is mandatory.
- If your elbows flare, switch to an EZ bar.