How to perform the EZ-Bar Skullcrusher
- 1Lie on a flat bench with your feet planted on the floor, hold the EZ-bar with a close grip, and press it straight up so it’s above your shoulders with your arms almost straight and wrists firm.
- 2Bend your elbows to slowly lower the bar toward your forehead (or just behind your head), then push the bar back up by straightening your arms, exhaling as you press and inhaling as you lower.
Coach tips
- Keep your upper arms still and pointed toward the ceiling so the movement comes from your elbows, not your shoulders.
- Stop the bar a few inches above your forehead to protect your face and avoid banging the bar on your head.
- Use a weight you can control smoothly; if your elbows flare out or the bar wobbles, go lighter.
Train triceps smarter
One rep, one set. Hypro turns the EZ-Bar Skullcrusher into measurable progress, week after week.
The right weight, every set
Hypro suggests your next EZ-Bar Skullcrusher weight and reps based on what you actually lifted, your rest, and your fatigue. Choose weight-first or reps-first. The more you log, the sharper it gets.
See exactly how much triceps you train each week
Every set you log counts toward weekly volume per muscle group. Spot imbalances, avoid junk volume, and program the same way IFBB Pros do.
Use this exercise inside an IFBB Pro plan
Pick a coach-made program, get a plan matched to your goals, and message your coach for form checks. The EZ-Bar Skullcrusher fits right into proven hypertrophy and strength templates.
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