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The 5 Best Triceps Exercises For Building Massive, Toned Triceps

Posted by on Apr 13, 2016 in Exercise Lists, Fitness Lists, Muscle It UP, Triceps | 10 comments

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Triceps Exercise 3 — Skull Crushers

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Skull Crushers, aka Barbell Lying Triceps Extensions, primarily work the long and medial heads of the triceps. Building up the long head adds size to the inner-bottom portion of the arm, which helps add overall height to your arms.

 

Form:

Load an EZ bar with weight plates, lay down on a flat bench, and extend your arms straight overhead.

Without moving your upper arms at all, slowly bend your arms at the elbow and lower the EZ bar back beyond your head until your arms hit a 90 degree angle. Forcefully press your arms upwards and squeeze the contraction at the top for 1 second.

Pro Tip: Some people like to lower the weight directly to their forehead. I prefer (and recommend) lowering the weight behind your head. It takes a lot of stress off of the elbow joint and displaces it all onto the triceps.

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