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Barbell Lying Triceps Extension Skull Crusher Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Barbell Standing Military Press (Without Rack) demonstration

Barbell Standing Military Press (Without Rack)
2
Push Press demonstration

Push Press
3
Barbell Standing Close-Grip Military Press demonstration

Barbell Standing Close-Grip Military Press
4
Modified Hindu Push-Up demonstration

Modified Hindu Push-Up
5
Standing Behind Neck Press demonstration

Standing Behind Neck Press
6
Full Planche Push-Up demonstration

Full Planche Push-Up
7
Barbell Standing Wide Military Press demonstration

Barbell Standing Wide Military Press
8
Medicine Ball Catch and Overhead Throw demonstration

Medicine Ball Catch and Overhead Throw
9
Kettlebell Seated One-Arm Military Press demonstration

Kettlebell Seated One-Arm Military Press
10
Pike to Cobra Push-Up demonstration

Pike to Cobra Push-Up
11
Overhead Press demonstration

Overhead Press
12
Raise Single Leg Push-Up demonstration

Raise Single Leg Push-Up

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 Lying Triceps Extension Skull Crusher trains

Primary Triceps Brachii

Secondary Deltoid Anterior Erector Spinae

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