Exercise
Barbell Reverse-Grip Skullcrusher
Also known as: barbell reverse grip skullcrusher, reverse grip lying triceps extension, underhand skull crusher
Barbell Reverse-Grip Skullcrusher is a isolation exercise for the triceps. Main target: triceps long head. Also works: triceps medial head and forearm extensors. Equipment: barbell.
Muscles worked
How to do it
- Lie on a flat bench holding a barbell with an underhand (reverse) grip about shoulder-width apart, arms extended over your chest.
- Keeping your upper arms vertical and elbows tucked in, bend the elbows to lower the bar toward your forehead.
- Stop just short of touching, then extend your arms back up, squeezing the triceps at the top.
- Use a lighter weight than a regular skullcrusher — the reverse grip demands more wrist control.
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Alternatives with other equipment
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Bodyweight
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