Exercise guide

EZ-bar skull crusher

Works your triceps. Barbell. Improver.

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The animated demo for this exercise is in the members’ area.

Main musclestriceps
Helpers—
EquipmentBarbell
LevelImprover
In your plan3 sets of 8-12 reps
Rest1 minute 30 seconds

How to do it

  1. Lie on a flat bench holding an EZ-bar above your chest with a narrow grip.
  2. Tip your upper arms back slightly and keep them still.
  3. Bend your elbows to lower the bar for 2 seconds towards your forehead or just behind your head.
  4. Straighten your arms back up and squeeze.
In the members’ area

The animated demo, side and front views, the common mistakes to avoid, and a weight and rep target for every set, from your last session.

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