EZ-Bar Skullcrusher

A upper arms exercise targeting the triceps, performed with e-z curl bar.

EZ-Bar Skullcrusher demonstration
EZ-Bar Skullcrusher — demonstration

Body part

Upper Arms

Equipment

E-Z Curl Bar

Target muscles

Triceps

Secondary muscles

Forearms

How to do EZ-Bar Skullcrusher

  1. Using a close grip, lift the EZ bar and hold it with your elbows in as you lie on the bench. Your arms should be perpendicular to the floor. This will be your starting position.

  2. Keeping the upper arms stationary, lower the bar by allowing the elbows to flex. Inhale as you perform this portion of the movement. Pause once the bar is directly above the forehead.

  3. Lift the bar back to the starting position by extending the elbow and exhaling.

  4. Repeat.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Triceps

Secondary

Forearms

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