EZ-Bar Skullcrusher
How to do the EZ-Bar Skullcrusher with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.
Triceps
Forearms
E-Z Curl Bar
How to do the EZ-Bar Skullcrusher
- 1
Using a close grip, lift the EZ bar and hold it with your elbows in as you lie on the bench. Your arms should be perpendicular to the floor. This will be your starting position.
- 2
Keeping the upper arms stationary, lower the bar by allowing the elbows to flex. Inhale as you perform this portion of the movement. Pause once the bar is directly above the forehead.
- 3
Lift the bar back to the starting position by extending the elbow and exhaling.
- 4
Repeat.
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EZ-Bar Skullcrusher: common questions
What muscles does the EZ-Bar Skullcrusher work?
The EZ-Bar Skullcrusher primarily works the Triceps. It also recruits the Forearms as supporting muscles.
Is the EZ-Bar Skullcrusher suitable for beginners?
Yes. The EZ-Bar Skullcrusher is a beginner-level exercise, so it's a solid choice if you're new to training. Start light and focus on the movement pattern before adding load.
What equipment do I need for the EZ-Bar Skullcrusher?
To do the EZ-Bar Skullcrusher you'll need an E-Z curl bar.
Is the EZ-Bar Skullcrusher a compound or isolation exercise?
The EZ-Bar Skullcrusher is an isolation exercise, it targets the triceps through a single joint, which makes it useful for focused, targeted work.
How do I do the EZ-Bar Skullcrusher with correct form?
Using a close grip, lift the EZ bar and hold it with your elbows in as you lie on the bench. Your arms should be perpendicular to the floor. This will be your starting position. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.
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