Barbell Incline Triceps Extension Skull Crusher
The barbell lying extension on an incline bench; the arms sit further overhead, so the long head stretches more.
How to do it
Setup
Incline bench, bar held above the head, grip inside shoulder-width, elbows in.
Steps
- Bend the elbows, lowering the bar behind the head.
- Hold the elbows still above the forehead.
- Extend until the bar is locked out above the head.
Common mistakes
Bar dropping onto the head: lower it slowly behind, not onto, the head. Elbows flaring: keep them narrow. Upper arms drifting toward the chest: that turns it into a pullover; hold them.
Breathing
Inhale lowering, exhale extending.
