Equipmentdumbbell
Difficultyintermediate
pectoralschest
Dumbbell Pullover
The dumbbell pullover is a chest exercise performed lying on a bench, where you lower a dumbbell behind your head and then bring it back over your chest, targeting the pectorals and also engaging the lats and triceps.
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 dumbbell with both hands and extend your arms straight above your chest.
- 3.Keeping a slight bend in your elbows, slowly lower the dumbbell behind your head until you feel a stretch in your chest and shoulders.
- 4.Pause for a moment, then raise the dumbbell back to the starting position.
- 5.Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Secondary Muscles
latissimus dorsitriceps
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