triceps
Skull crusher
Build the triceps lying down.
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How to do it
- Lie on a bench holding an EZ bar over your chest.
- Keep your upper arms vertical and still.
- Bend your elbows to lower the bar toward your forehead.
- Extend your elbows to press it back up.
Beginner tips
- Move only at the elbows, keep upper arms fixed.
- Lower the bar under full control.
- Use a manageable weight to protect your elbows.
Keep in mind: Start light and learn the elbow path first.
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