Skull Crushers
Primary Muscles
Triceps
Equipment
EZ BarBench
Difficulty
Intermediate
How to Perform
- Lie on a bench holding an EZ bar with arms extended above you.
- Keep your upper arms stationary.
- Lower the bar toward your forehead by bending your elbows.
- Extend your arms to return to the starting position.
Pro Tips
- Keep your elbows pointed up, not out.
- Lower to your forehead or just behind.
- Don't let your elbows flare.
Common Mistakes
- Moving your upper arms.
- Flaring your elbows out.
- Lowering too fast.