EZ Bar Skull Crusher

Equipment: EZ Bar

EZ Bar Skull Crusher

Description

Skull Crushers are an isolation exercise that targets the triceps muscles. To perform them with an EZ bar, follow these steps:

  1. Lie down on a flat bench and hold the EZ bar with a narrow overhand grip above your chest.
  2. Slowly lower the bar towards your forehead, keeping your elbows close to your head and your upper arms stationary.
  3. Pause briefly at the bottom of the movement, then press the bar back up to the starting position, squeezing your triceps at the top.
  4. Repeat for the desired number of reps and sets.

Primary Muscles

  • Triceps Brachii

Synergistic Muscles

  • Deltoid Anterior
  • Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head
  • Pectoralis Major Sternal Head