Exercises / Chest / Dumbbell Pullover

Dumbbell Pullover

Dumbbell Pullover: step-by-step technique, the muscles it works and a demo clip. Equipment: dumbbell.

Video and illustrations: Gym visual, licensed to AIron.Coach.
  • Equipmentdumbbell
  • Body partchest
Primary muscles
pectorals, latissimus dorsi
Secondary muscles
triceps
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How to do it

  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.

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