Barbell Incline Triceps Extension Skull Crusher
Description
The barbell incline triceps extension skull crusher is a skull crusher performed on an incline bench. The bench angle pulls the elbows behind the head, biasing the long head of the triceps for greater stretch and growth. It is one of the best moves for triceps mass.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Barbell Incline Triceps Extension Skull Crusher Instructions
- Set an incline bench to about 45 degrees.
- Lie back on the bench with feet flat on the floor.
- Have a spotter pass you a barbell or pick it up off the floor.
- Hold the bar with a shoulder-width grip with arms extended overhead.
- Brace your core and keep your back against the bench.
- Bend at the elbows to lower the bar behind your head.
- Keep your upper arms still and only the elbows moving.
- Extend the elbows to return to the start position.
Barbell Incline Triceps Extension Skull Crusher Form & Visual
Barbell Incline Triceps Extension Skull Crusher Benefits
- Targets the triceps long head
- Deep stretch on the triceps
- Builds triceps mass
- Strong hypertrophy move
- Reduces shoulder strain
- Useful for arm size
Barbell Incline Triceps Extension Skull Crusher Muscles Worked
- Triceps brachii (long head)
- Triceps brachii (lateral head)
- Triceps brachii (medial head)
Barbell Incline Triceps Extension Skull Crusher Variations & Alternatives
- Skull Crusher
- Lying Triceps Extension
- Overhead Triceps Extension
- JM Press
