Equipmentbarbell
Difficultyintermediate
latsback
Barbell Pullover
The barbell pullover is a strength exercise that targets the latissimus dorsi (lats) and also engages the chest and triceps. It involves lying on a bench and moving a barbell in an arc from above the chest to behind the head, emphasizing a stretch and contraction of the upper body muscles.
Step-by-Step Form & Technique
- 1.Lie flat on a bench with your head at one end and your feet on the floor.
- 2.Hold a barbell with a shoulder-width grip and extend your arms straight above your chest.
- 3.Keeping your arms straight, lower the barbell behind your head in a controlled manner until you feel a stretch in your lats.
- 4.Pause for a moment, then raise the barbell back to the starting position.
- 5.Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Secondary Muscles
chesttriceps
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