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Skull crusher: how to do it with good form

The skull crusher with a barbell or EZ bar is one of the best exercises for the triceps.

How to do it

  1. 1

    Lie on a bench with the bar above your chest and arms straight.

  2. 2

    Bend your elbows and lower the bar towards your forehead or just behind your head.

  3. 3

    Keep your upper arms still.

  4. 4

    Straighten your arms to press back up.

Common mistakes

  • Elbows drifting apart.
  • Moving the upper arms so it becomes a press.
  • Too much weight near the head without control.

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