The swiss bar (weighs 35lbs.) changes your wrist position which alters the movement pattern from traditional ez-bar or barbell tricep extensions…once known as skull crushers. Notice how the bar is stable and controlled throughout the entire movement and the range of motion is as long as possible without creating unnecessary stress on the joints…but keeping tension on the triceps at all times. Don’t pause at the top (other than to quickly stabilize) and be sure that the bar SOFTLY touches the bench overhead. In most cases, we use this exercise after a heavy pressing movement (bench, incline, military) in the 6-10 rep range to put extra work on the triceps. If your goal is weight loss, don’t waste your time on isolated arm exercises (shown here). If your goal is strength or size, this is a good option to use shortly after your main pressing movement.