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Triceps

EZ-Bar Skullcrusher

EZ-Bar Skullcrusher (Start)EZ-Bar Skullcrusher (End)
LevelBeginnerEquipmentEZ curl barMechanicIsolationForcePush

A lying triceps extension with an EZ-bar lowered toward the forehead and extended back up.

Strength
Primary musclesTriceps
Secondary musclesForearms

Energy burned

≈ 19 kcalFor 3 × 8–12, rest 90s · ≈ 3.3 kcal/min

Estimate range 14–24 kcal (±25 %)

Muscle mass worked6 %
Effort during a set5.1 MET
Your lean mass53.5 kgBody fat estimated from BMI and age

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Setup

  1. 1Lie on a flat bench holding an EZ-bar with an overhand grip on the inner angles.
  2. 2Press the bar over your chest with your arms straight.
  3. 3Plant your feet and set your shoulder blades against the bench.

How to perform

  1. 1Bend your elbows to lower the bar toward your forehead or just behind your head.
  2. 2Keep your upper arms vertical and elbows pointing forward.
  3. 3Stop when you feel a stretch in your triceps.
  4. 4Extend your elbows to press the bar back up.

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