Main muscle
Intermediate
Lying barbell triceps extension
Also called the skull crusher: lying on a bench, the bar lowers towards your forehead.
- Works
- Triceps
- Equipment
- Barbell + Bench
How to do it
- 1Lie on a flat bench and hold the bar over your chest with straight arms, hands about shoulder width apart.
- 2Tilt your arms slightly back towards your head and keep your upper arms still.
- 3Bend your elbows and lower the bar towards your forehead.
- 4Straighten your arms to bring it back up.
Coach's tips
- An EZ bar is easier on the wrists.
Barbell + Bench taken? Do this instead
Same muscles, different equipment. Closest match first.