EZ Bar California Skullcrusher
Description
The ez bar california skullcrusher is a hybrid triceps move that combines a skullcrusher and a close grip bench press. The bar lowers behind the head like a skullcrusher then is pressed back up like a close grip bench. It hits all three heads of the triceps.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
EZ Bar California Skullcrusher Instructions
- Lie on a flat bench holding an EZ bar with a close grip.
- Press the bar up over your chest with arms extended.
- Lower the bar behind your head by bending the elbows.
- Stop when the bar is just behind your head.
- Pull the bar down to your chest by sliding it along the path.
- From the chest position, press the bar back up over your face.
- Lock out the arms at the top of the press.
- Repeat the combination motion in smooth flow.
EZ Bar California Skullcrusher Form & Visual
EZ Bar California Skullcrusher Benefits
- Hits all three triceps heads
- Hybrid skull and bench combo
- Builds heavy triceps strength
- Strong arm-day move
- EZ bar is wrist-friendly
- Excellent triceps builder
EZ Bar California Skullcrusher Muscles Worked
- Triceps brachii
- Anconeus
- Pectoralis major
EZ Bar California Skullcrusher Variations & Alternatives
- Standard Skull Crusher
- Close Grip Bench Press
- JM Press
- EZ Bar Skull
