Illustration of the Barbell Skullcrusher: Upper arms angled slightly back and frozen there - only the elbows move.

isolation · Isolation

Barbell Skullcrusher

Barbell Skullcrusher is an isolation isolation movement for triceps, using Olympic Barbell and Flat Bench. 3 sets of 8-12, 1 min rest.

Primary muscle: Triceps
Equipment: Olympic Barbell and Flat Bench
Difficulty: Intermediate
Sets and reps: 3 × 8-12
Rest: 75s
Force: push

How to do it

1
Set up
Flat bench, straight bar, hands shoulder width, arms vertical to start.
2
The cue that matters
Upper arms angled slightly back and frozen there - only the elbows move.
3
Work it
3 sets of 8-12, resting about 1 minute between them.