Lying triceps extensions
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Lying triceps extensions, also known as skull crushers, is one of the most stimulating exercises to the entire triceps muscle group in the upper arm. It works the triceps from your elbow all the way to your latissimus dorsi.
[edit] Execution
- Lie on a flat bench with your feet on the ground and head just hanging off the top of it so the edge of the bench rests in the pit between your neck and head
- Take your barbell (preferably an EZ Curl bar for optimal hand positioning) with an overhand grip (palms AWAY from you) and hold it out above your head so that your arms are supporting the weight but your arms are NOT straight over your face at 12:00, but more like 10 o'clock, with your feet at 3:00. All the weight should be on your triceps.
- Now bend your arms at your elbow bringing the bar down close to the top of your forehead
- Keep your elbows in the same position and don’t let them sway outward
- Press back up to starting 10 o’clock position.
[edit] Important notes
- make sure your elbows don’t move too much, try to keep them the same width apart during the whole movement
- another variation is one done with dumbbells
