The barbell skull crusher, is a strength exercise that targets the tricep. Performed lying on a bench, it involves lowering a barbell to the forehead and extending the arms back up, requiring control and proper form to avoid injury.
Also Works
Shoulders
How to Perform
1
Lie flat on a bench with your feet flat on the ground and your head at the end of the bench.
2
Hold the barbell with an overhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart, and extend your arms straight up over your chest.
3
Keeping your upper arms stationary, slowly lower the barbell towards your forehead by bending your elbows.
4
Pause for a moment when the barbell is just above your forehead, then extend your arms back up to the starting position.