Illustration of the EZ-Bar Skullcrusher: Bar goes behind the head, not to the forehead - that keeps tension on the long head.

isolation · Isolation

EZ-Bar Skullcrusher

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

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

How to do it

1
Set up
Flat bench, EZ bar over the shoulders, close grip, elbows in.
2
The cue that matters
Bar goes behind the head, not to the forehead - that keeps tension on the long head.
3
Work it
3 sets of 8-12, resting about 1 minute between them.