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skullcrushers
What does skullcrushers mean?
A triceps exercise where you lower a barbell or dumbbells toward your forehead (hence the name) while keeping the elbows fixed, then extend back up.
"Skullcrushers followed by pushdowns fried my triceps."
Origin
Gym slang named for lowering the weight toward the 'skull.'
Frequently asked questions
What are skullcrushers?
They're a triceps exercise where you lie down and lower a weight toward your forehead with fixed elbows, then extend it back up.
Why are they called skullcrushers?
Because you lower the bar or dumbbells toward your skull — the name is a tongue-in-cheek warning to control the weight.
What muscles do skullcrushers work?
They primarily target the triceps, the large muscle on the back of the upper arm.
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