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Barbell reverse grip skullcrusher

Intermediate

Barbell reverse grip skullcrusher is a isolation barbell exercise for the triceps, also working the forearms.

What it works

Primary muscle

Triceps

Also works

Forearms

Equipment
Barbell
Movement
Pull
Type
Isolation · Push
Logged as
Weight × reps
Suggested rest
90 seconds

How to do it

  1. 1Lie flat on a bench with your feet flat on the ground and your head at the end of the bench.
  2. 2Hold the barbell with a reverse grip, palms facing towards your face, and your hands shoulder-width apart.
  3. 3Extend your arms straight up over your chest, keeping your elbows in and your wrists straight.
  4. 4Slowly lower the barbell towards your forehead by bending your elbows, keeping your upper arms stationary.
  5. 5Pause for a moment at the bottom, then extend your arms back up to the starting position.
  6. 6Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

What to do instead

  • Dumbbell pronate-grip triceps extensionDumbbell
  • Cable reverse grip triceps pushdown (sz-bar) (with arm blaster)Cable
  • Dumbbell lying one arm supinated triceps extensionDumbbell
  • Cable reverse-grip pushdownCable
  • Bodyweight kneeling triceps extensionBodyweight
  • Barbell lying close-grip triceps extensionBarbell

Easier variations

  • Assisted standing triceps extension (with towel)Other
  • Cable reverse-grip pushdownCable
  • Cable concentration extension (on knee)Cable
  • Cable pushdownCable
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