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Skull Crusher

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01Facts

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Skull Crusher is a beginner single-joint isolation pushing exercise targeting the Triceps in the Arms region. Performed using a barbell, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Front Delts and Forearms.

02Muscle recruitment

Scored primarily as Arms. Stimulus share across muscles:

ArmsSHARE100
ChestSHARE15
ShouldersSHARE10

03Equipment variations

Barbell

Skull Crusher

Also called lying tricep extension, ez-bar skull crusher, skullcrushers, skull crushers

External load · Gym

Dumbbell

Dumbbell Skull Crusher

Dumbbell Skull Crusher is a beginner single-joint isolation pushing exercise targeting the Triceps in the Arms region. Performed using dumbbells, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Front Delts and Forearms.

External load · Home

Cable

Cable Skull Crusher

Cable Skull Crusher is a beginner single-joint isolation pushing exercise targeting the Triceps in the Arms region. Performed using a cable stack, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Front Delts and Forearms.

External load · Gym

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