Strength

EZ Bar Skull Crusher

The EZ Bar Skull Crusher is an effective upper body workout. Focused on strengthening your triceps, it involves extending and lowering a weight bar above your head, promoting arm musculature.
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EZ Bar Skull Crusher instructions
Step-by-step instructions
1
Start by lying flat on your back on a flat bench, holding the EZ bar above your chest with your hands slightly narrower than shoulder-width apart.
2
Keep your elbows in and your upper arms stationary as you lower the bar towards your forehead.
3
Stop just short of the bar touching your forehead, then push the bar back up to the starting position.
4
Ensure to keep your elbows in and maintain control over the bar during the entire exercise.
5
Repeat the motion for the recommended number of reps.
Start by lying flat on your back on a flat bench, holding the EZ bar above your chest with your hands slightly narrower than shoulder-width apart.
Keep your elbows in and your upper arms stationary as you lower the bar towards your forehead.
Stop just short of the bar touching your forehead, then push the bar back up to the starting position.
Ensure to keep your elbows in and maintain control over the bar during the entire exercise.
Repeat the motion for the recommended number of reps.
Equipment needed
Bands
Barbell
Battle Ropes
Bench
Bosu
Box
Cables
Dip Bar
Dumbbell
EZ Curl Bar
Hex Bar
Kettlebell
Ladder
Machine
Pull-Up Bar
Yoga Ball
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