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General Slang
skullcrushers
SKUL-krush-erz · noun · slang
A triceps exercise lowering weight toward the forehead.
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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.”
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skullcrushers In A Sentence
Skullcrushers followed by pushdowns fried my triceps.
Origin & Usage
Gym slang named for lowering the weight toward the 'skull.'
People Also Ask
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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