Exercise · Form & cues
Skull Crushers (EZ Bar) — form guide
Triceps (long head emphasis). Equipment: EZ Bar + Bench. Difficulty: Intermediate.
TEMPO
3-0-1-0
Bring the bar past the top of your head, not just your forehead. The long head only loads with shoulder flexion.
Cues
- Elbows tucked, pointing at ceiling
- Lower bar past forehead toward top of head
- Drive up with triceps only — elbows don't move
- Slight angle on the upper arm (not 90°) keeps tension
Common mistakes
- Elbows flaring out
- Bar coming forward = becomes a press
- Not lowering past forehead
Injury notes
Elbow pain? Try DB versions or rope pushdowns.
Progression
Add 2.5kg when 10 reps stay tight with no elbow flare.