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Barbell Incline Triceps Extension Skull Crusher Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Boxing Jab demonstration

Boxing Jab
2
Jab Crosses demonstration

Jab Crosses
3
Barbell Incline Close-Grip Bench Press demonstration

Barbell Incline Close-Grip Bench Press
4
Medicine Ball Catch and Overhead Throw demonstration

Medicine Ball Catch and Overhead Throw
5
Barbell Pullover-to-Press demonstration

Barbell Pullover-to-Press
6
Pike to Cobra Push-Up demonstration

Pike to Cobra Push-Up
7
Full Planche demonstration

Full Planche
8
Dumbbell Reverse Bench Press demonstration

Dumbbell Reverse Bench Press
9
Kneeling Shoulder Tap Push-Up demonstration

Kneeling Shoulder Tap Push-Up
10
Barbell Lying Extension demonstration

Barbell Lying Extension
11
Knee Push-Up Chest Pullback demonstration

Knee Push-Up Chest Pullback
12
Landmine Kneeling Thruster Press demonstration

Landmine Kneeling Thruster Press

Criteria used to find exercise alternatives

Same target muscles

We rank alternatives highest when their primary muscles exactly match. i.e: same target muscle, different movement.

Full muscle overlap

Secondary muscles and synergists are scored too, keeping the overall movement pattern close to the original lift.

Equipment considered

Equipment overlap nudges similar-kit options up the list. But we include different-equipment alternatives too so you're never stuck.

What the Barbell Incline Triceps Extension Skull Crusher trains

Primary Triceps Brachii

Secondary Deltoid Anterior Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head

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