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Power Rack Tricep Workout

The following exercise is similar to regular skull crushers, but it has an added twist.

For this exercise, you will need a flat bench, a power rack, and a straight bar with weights. The goal is to have the power rack bar an inch or two above your chest (or nose, whichever is higher), so you will want to place the power rack pins accordingly.

Using the straight bar, perform the exercise like a normal skull crusher, however instead of coming down with the bar and going right back up to extend the triceps, bring it down and let it rest on the power rack bar for a one second pause and then take the bar up to full tricep extension. Repeat this for 8-12 reps and do 3 or 4 sets. You can do this as your first exercise for triceps then supplement it with one or two other tricep exercises.

Give this a try. Your triceps will get pumped!

Note: Before embarking on any nutrition, supplementation, and/or training program, consult with your physician or other licensed health-care professional.