Barbell Skullcrusher

Additional Information:

Variation / Bar Path:

  • Bar to behind the head
  • Bar to forehead
  • Bar to nose
  • Bar to chin
  • Bar to neck

None of them is wrong, just do what feels best for you.

Ways to make it easier:

  • Decreasing the Range of Motion - partial reps, only go as far as you can handle
  • Using external force for support - a partner or spotter
  • Decreasing the Weight

Ways to make it harder:

  • Playing with the Tempo & adding an Isometric phase (pause/hold)
  • Increasing the Weight