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EZ-Bar Skullcrusher

Lying extension. Bar lowers to the forehead / behind the head.

IntermediateEZ-bar + bench3 × 10–12
EZ-Bar Skullcrusher demonstration thumbnail — Triceps Skull Crusher Form
TricepsEZ-bar + bench

EZ-Bar Skullcrusher

Demo · Doctor Muscle

Verified EZ-Bar Skullcrusher demonstration by Doctor Muscle. Click to play.

How to do the EZ-Bar Skullcrusher

  1. 1Elbows stationary
  2. 2Bar behind head
  3. 3Feel the stretch

Benefits of the EZ-Bar Skullcrusher

  • Builds strength and size in the triceps through a full, controlled range of motion
  • Loads heavy and progresses in small increments, so strength gains are measurable
  • Loads predictably week to week, which makes progressive overload simple to track

Sources

Educational information only — not medical advice. Exercise technique, sets and reps are general guidance and may need adjusting for your experience, equipment and health history. Talk to a qualified clinician before starting or changing a training program if you have an injury or medical condition.

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  2. 2Schoenfeld, Ogborn & Krieger (2017) — Dose-response of resistance training volume on hypertrophyJournal of Sports Sciences
  3. 3ACSM position stand (2009) — Progression models in resistance training for healthy adultsMedicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
  4. 4Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, 2nd editionU.S. Department of Health and Human Services