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Visual demonstration of the Barbell Lying Triceps Skull Crusher exercise

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Intermediate

Difficulty
Intermediate
Movement type
Strength
Primary muscles
Triceps
Secondary muscles
Forearms
Equipment
Barbell
Exercise guide

Barbell Lying Triceps Skull Crusher

4 steps Updated 29/08/2026

Barbell Lying Triceps Skull Crusher is a free weights exercise targeting Triceps (Triceps Brachii) using Barbell.

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How to perform it

  1. Lie on a flat bench with your feet flat on the floor, holding a barbell with an overhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart. Your arms should be fully extended above your chest.
  2. Slowly lower the barbell by bending your elbows, bringing the barbell towards your forehead.
  3. When the barbell is just above your forehead, reverse the movement by extending your elbows to return the barbell to the starting position.
  4. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then carefully rack the barbell back onto the bench press rack.
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Last updated: 29/08/2026

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