skull crushers

[metalruler]

To All,
Which is better using a barbell or using an ez curl bar for skullcrushers??

[thewickedtruth]

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.

[jpm101]

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.

[NoCalBbEr]

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??

[pumpster]

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.

[Yev33]

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.

[Mike]

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.

[metalruler]

cheers for the help.