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How to do the Behind Head Skull Crusher - Learn Proper Behind Head Skull Crusher Form
- Step 1: Lie on your back on a flat bench. Your head should be close to the end of the bench. Grasp a an EZ-bar with your palms facing forward.
- Step 2: Extend your arms in front of you and bring the bar back in a semi-circular motion to a position over your head. Your arms should be over your head and parallel to the floor when you complete this step.
- Step 3: Lower the bar by bending at the elbows, inhaling as you do so. Keep lowering the bar until your forearms are perpendicular to the floor.
- Step 4: Bring the bar back up to the starting position, exhaling as you do so. Contract your triceps when you get to the top of the movement.
- Step 5: Repeat for the number of reps in your set.
Behind Head Skull Crusher Variations and Behind Head Skull Crusher Alternatives
- Variation 1: You can use an barbell for this exercise.
- Variation 2: For a more challenging workout, use dumbbells.
Behind Head Skull Crusher Tips
- Tip 1: Hold the barbell with your hands shoulder width apart.
- Tip 2: Your elbows should be kept close to your body at all times.
Behind Head Skull Crusher Records and Behind Head Skull Crusher Statistics from Site Users
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| # of times this exercise has been used: | 68 | 0 |
| Average weight for this exercise: | 45 pounds | -- |
| # of workout plans that include this exercise: | 37 | 37 |
| Popularity Rank (based on number of workouts): | 100 | 100 |
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Behind Head Skull Crusher Chart - Average Behind Head Skull Crusher Weight Lifted
Behind Head Skull Crusher - Similar Exercises
| Exercise | Primary Muscle | Difficulty | |
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Alternating Skull Crusher | Triceps | Intermediate |
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Behind Head Skull Crusher | Triceps | Intermediate |
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Bench Dip | Triceps | Beginner |
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Chin Skull Crusher | Triceps | Intermediate |
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Close-Grip Bench Press | Triceps | Beginner |
Behind Head Skull Crusher Workout Programs (Workout Plans that use the Behind Head Skull Crusher)
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Taylor Lautner Workout Plan | Intermediate |
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Vin Diesel Workout Plan | Intermediate |
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Randy Orton Workout Plan | Expert |
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Jay Cutler Workout Plan | Expert |
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Fat Blasting Bodybuilding Workout Plan | Intermediate |
Behind Head Skull Crusher Muscles Worked
Behind Head Skull Crusher Equipment
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| Flat Bench |
| EZ-Curl Bar |
Behind Head Skull Crusher Training Details
The behind head skull crusher is a free weights exercise that primarily targets the triceps and to a lesser degree also targets the .
The only behind head skull crusher equipment that you really need is the following: flat bench and ez-curl bar. There are however many different behind head skull crusher variations that you can try out that may require different types of behind head skull crusher equipment or maye even require no equipment at all.
Learning proper behind head skull crusher form is easy with the step by step behind head skull crusher instructions, behind head skull crusher tips, and the instructional behind head skull crusher technique video on this page. The behind head skull crusher is a push exercise for those with a intermediate level of physical fitness and exercise experience. Watch the behind head skull crusher video, learn how to do the behind head skull crusher, and then be sure and browse through the behind head skull crusher workouts on our workout plans page!
Behind Head Skull Crusher Sports
Behind Head Skull Crusher Force Type: Push
Behind Head Skull Crusher Mechanics Type: Isolation
Behind Head Skull Crusher Other Names: Skull Crushers, french curls, Behind Head Skull Crushers, Skull Crushers Behind Head
Good exercise