Skull Crusher is a weightlifting movement on Fiz. Lying tricep extension with barbell or EZ bar. Primary muscles: triceps. Scored by reps + weight. Featured in chest day.
Skull Crusher
Lying tricep extension with barbell or EZ bar
Category
Weightlifting loaded barbell and dumbbell work
Logged as
RepsWeight / kg the fields Fiz records for this movement
Primary muscles
triceps
Appears in
chest day on Fiz
Scaling ladder
1 harder, 1 easier
Skull CrusherWorks triceps
Tricep ExtensionOverhead tricep extension with dumbbell or cable
Workouts using the skull crusher
1 on FizFrequently asked
6 answersWhat muscles does the Skull Crusher work?
Skull Crusher primarily works triceps.
How do you do a Skull Crusher?
Lying tricep extension with barbell or EZ bar.
How is the Skull Crusher scored?
On Fiz, Skull Crusher is tracked by reps + weight. Log your reps, weight, distance, or time and build a movement history that powers leaderboards and PRs.
What's an easier alternative to the Skull Crusher?
Easier scaling options include Tricep Extension. Each is a standalone movement in the Fiz glossary you can swap into any workout.
What's a harder progression from the Skull Crusher?
Progress to Close Grip Bench Press when Skull Crusher feels light.
What workouts include the Skull Crusher?
chest day. All free to log on Fiz.