EZ Bar Skull Crushers
Builds the triceps, improving pressing strength for bench press and everyday pushing movements.
Muscles worked
§ 01 · MusclesHow to perform
§ 02 · Steps- 01
Lie flat on a bench and hold the EZ bar with straight arms above your chest using an underhand grip at shoulder-width.
- 02
Brace your core, keep your upper arms vertical and stationary, and point your elbows toward your feet.
- 03
Lower the bar under control to forehead level or slightly behind your head by bending only at the elbows, keeping your upper arms still.
- 04
Extend your arms back to the starting position, squeezing your triceps at the top without forcefully locking your elbows.
Beginner's guide
§ 03 · GuideBuilds the triceps, improving pressing strength for bench press and everyday pushing movements.
You should feel it in your triceps, especially near the bottom. It should not mainly be in your wrists or shoulders.
A common mistake is letting your upper arms drift. Keep them steady and move only at the elbows, lower the weight if needed.
How to get started at the gym
§ 04 · SisuLiftEZ Bar Skull Crushers is ready to go in the SisuLift exercise library. The app builds you a program, suggests starting weights and shows this same animation during your workout at the gym.
- ·A ready training program based on your goal
- ·Starting weight suggestions and automatic progression
- ·Set logging and rest timer at the gym
Tips
§ 05 · TipsKeep your upper arms stationary throughout the movement, only your elbows should move. Lower the bar slightly behind your head for maximum stretch, and choose a weight that allows you to control the lowering phase.
Lowering the bar slightly behind your head keeps tension on your triceps throughout the entire range of motion.
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§ 06 · Same muscles
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