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Triceps · Intermediate

Bodyweight Skull Crusher

Inclined bodyweight elbow extension against a securely racked bar for triceps strength.

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Bodyweight Skull Crusher demonstration

Exercise overview

Training details

Triceps

Equipment

Bodyweight

Sets × reps

3 × 12

Rest

1 min

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Set a barbell securely in a rack at about waist height and grip it slightly narrower than shoulder width.
  2. 02Walk your feet back and lean toward the bar with your arms straight and body in one rigid line.
  3. 03Bend only your elbows to bring your forehead toward the bar while keeping your upper arms still.
  4. 04Press through your hands to extend your elbows without letting your hips sag.
  5. 05Return to the straight-arm lean and raise the bar or step closer if you cannot maintain control.

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