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How to do the Chin Skull Crusher - Learn Proper Chin Skull Crusher Form
- Step 1: Lie on your back on a flat bench and grasp a barbell with your palms facing forward.
- Step 2: Extend your arms in front of you and hold the barbell over your chest. Your arms should be held at a 90-degree angle to your torso. This is the starting position.
- Step 3: Lower the bar in a semi-circular motion, inhaling as you do so. Keep bringing the bar down until it lightly touches your chin.
- Step 4: Bring the bar back to the starting position as you exhale. Contract your triceps at the top of the movement.
- Step 5: Repeat for the number of reps in your set.
Chin Skull Crusher Variations and Chin Skull Crusher Alternatives
- Variation 1: You can also perform this exercise with your palms facing forward.
- Variation 2: Use dumbbells if you want a more challenging workout.
Chin Skull Crusher Tips
- Tip 1: Grasp the barbell with your hands shoulder width apart.
- Tip 2: Only your forearms should move when you perform this exercise. Keep your upper arms stationary.
Chin Skull Crusher Records and Chin Skull Crusher Statistics from Site Users
| STATISTIC DESCRIPTION | MALE | FEMALE |
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| # of times this exercise has been used: | 136 | 0 |
| Average weight for this exercise: | 59 pounds | -- |
| # of workout plans that include this exercise: | 8 | 8 |
| Popularity Rank (based on number of workouts): | 117 | 117 |
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Chin Skull Crusher Chart - Average Chin Skull Crusher Weight Lifted
Chin 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 |
Chin Skull Crusher Workout Programs (Workout Plans that use the Chin Skull Crusher)
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Superman Workout Plan | Expert |
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Chuck Liddell Workout Plan | Expert |
Chin Skull Crusher Muscles Worked
Chin Skull Crusher Equipment
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| Flat Bench |
| EZ-Curl Bar |
Chin Skull Crusher Training Details
The chin skull crusher is a free weights exercise that primarily targets the triceps and to a lesser degree also targets the forearms.
The only chin skull crusher equipment that you really need is the following: flat bench and ez-curl bar. There are however many different chin skull crusher variations that you can try out that may require different types of chin skull crusher equipment or maye even require no equipment at all.
Learning proper chin skull crusher form is easy with the step by step chin skull crusher instructions, chin skull crusher tips, and the instructional chin skull crusher technique video on this page. The chin skull crusher is a push exercise for those with a intermediate level of physical fitness and exercise experience. Watch the chin skull crusher video, learn how to do the chin skull crusher, and then be sure and browse through the chin skull crusher workouts on our workout plans page!
Chin Skull Crusher Sports
Chin Skull Crusher Force Type: Push
Chin Skull Crusher Mechanics Type: Isolation
Chin Skull Crusher Other Names: Chin Skull Crushers
