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Title: skull crushers
Post by: metalruler on July 02, 2007, 10:31:36 AM
To All,
Which is better using a barbell or using an ez curl bar for skullcrushers??
Title: Re: skull crushers
Post by: thewickedtruth on July 02, 2007, 10:32:39 AM
To All,
Which is better using a barbell or using an ez curl bar for skullcrushers??
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EZ bar is far superior for this exercise adn FAR less strain on the wrists.
Title: Re: skull crushers
Post by: jpm101 on July 02, 2007, 12:36:58 PM
Might also consider a tricep bar for SC's. Or a curl grip over a regular grip, from time to time. Will not use as much weight but will get a whole new feel from the exercise.Good Luck.
Title: Re: skull crushers
Post by: NoCalBbEr on July 02, 2007, 05:54:58 PM
EZ bar. you might also think about using DBs if your elbow hurt.

whats a triceps bar??  in the gym there's only EZ bars and bbs, right??
Title: Re: skull crushers
Post by: pumpster on July 02, 2007, 05:59:52 PM
EZ bar. you might also think about using DBs if your elbow hurt.

whats a triceps bar??  in the gym there's only EZ bars and bbs, right??

Best bars for extensions:


-Triceps bar AKA hammer bar

-"super e-z curl" (different from regular e-z curl, better for tris)

-End of one DB held with both hands.
Title: Re: skull crushers
Post by: Yev33 on July 02, 2007, 10:54:00 PM
I like the straight bar the best, the last year or so my elbows have been hurting pretty bad from skull crushers with an EZ-bar. Once I switched to the straight Olympic bar with a thumbless grip I have no pain.
Title: Re: skull crushers
Post by: Mike on July 03, 2007, 05:06:42 AM
Might also consider a tricep bar for SC's. Or a curl grip over a regular grip, from time to time. Will not use as much weight but will get a whole new feel from the exercise.Good Luck.

This is a great idea.  REally blasting the weight on this single joint isolated exersise is a killer on the elbows.  Ease up the weight, go with a curl grip or use DB's.
Title: Re: skull crushers
Post by: metalruler on July 04, 2007, 02:42:58 AM
cheers for the help.