Triceps Extension or Skull Crushers,as we call it,is an essential part of all triceps workouts.This tricep workout mainly focuses on the back of the arm,the tricep muscles.This tricep exercise is helpful to those who want to build big muscles.Though many people perform various triceps exercises,but this is of moderate difficulty as compared to other exercises in the tricep workouts.This is really helpful for people who want to gain muscles and improve the appearance of their triceps.This requires a flat bench and an EZ bar or a dumbbell.
CORRECT FORM:
This exercise can be performed both by using dumbbells and EZ bar.We prefer an EZ bar over conventional bars as it puts less strain on the wrists.
- Lie down on a flat bench,with your back stuck to the bench.Grab an EZ bar and keep it at arm’s distance,above your chest.
- Your arms are perpendicular to the floor.This is the starting position.Inhale as you slowly bend the bar towards the top of your head.
- Make sure you don’t use heavy weights the first tie,as it might land on your head.This is why it is called skull crushers.
- Exhale as you bring the bar back slowly to the starting position,squeezing your triceps at the top.This will give you an immense pump in your triceps.
- Remember-Do not load the bar heavy in the first set,or you risk injury.
- Make sure that only your forearm moves,and not your upper arm.Your elbows should be pointing forward,and should remain fixed during the entire range of motion.
- Anywhere from 8-12 reps,3-4 sets is great.
