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Barbell Lying Triceps Extension Skull Crusher

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Beginner

target Target Muscle Groups

Primary: Triceps accessibility Upper Arms
Shoulders

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Barbell

Category

strength

Mechanic

isolation

Cal/min

7.3

Force

push

Barbell Lying Triceps Extension Skull Crusher is a beginner single-joint isolation pushing exercise targeting the Triceps in the Upper Arms region. Performed using barbell, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Shoulders.

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1

Lie flat on a bench with your feet flat on the ground and your head at the end of the bench.

2

Hold the barbell with an overhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart, and extend your arms straight up over your chest.

3

Keeping your upper arms stationary, slowly lower the barbell towards your forehead by bending your elbows.

4

Pause for a moment when the barbell is just above your forehead, then extend your arms back up to the starting position.

5

Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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