Barbell skull crushers

KEY COACHING POINTS:

  • Drive the weight out by extending at the elbows

  • Lower the weight by bending the elbows and controlling the weight towards your skull

  • Achieve as much range as possible whilst avoiding impact on your skull

  • Maintain constant tension in the triceps through the full range of motion (DON'T relax at the top)

  • Avoid driving your elbows out

MAIN MUSCLE - TRICEPS BRACHII