Skullcrushers | How to Perform Skullcrushers | Powerlift Pro App

Lie down on a flat bench with your feet firmly planted on the ground. Hold an EZ-bar, barbell, or dumbbells with an overhand grip, keeping your hands shoulder-width apart. Lift the weights above your chest, fully extending your arms.

Engage your core muscles and maintain a slight arch in your lower back throughout the exercise. This will help stabilize your body and prevent excessive strain on your back.

Begin the movement by bending your elbows and lowering the weights towards your forehead in a controlled manner. Keep your upper arms stationary, perpendicular to the floor, and allow your forearms to lower the weights. The movement should resemble a lever motion at the elbow joint.

Lower the weights until your forearms are parallel to the ground or until you feel a deep stretch in your triceps. Take care not to allow your upper arms to move or flare out to the sides during the descent.

Pause briefly at the bottom of the movement and then use your triceps to extend your arms back up to the starting position, fully contracting the muscles. Exhale as you push the weights up.

Repeat these steps for the desired number of repetitions. It’s important to choose an appropriate weight that allows you to maintain proper form throughout the exercise. Avoid using excessive weight that may compromise your technique or strain your joints. Remember to breathe steadily throughout the exercise and focus on the contraction and extension of your triceps muscles.