Dumbbell pullover
Also called pullover
- Works
- Sides of the back · latissimus dorsi
- Chest · pectoralis major
- Back of the upper arm · triceps brachii
- Needs
- Dumbbells, bench
Setup
Lie on a bench with your head at one end. Hold one dumbbell with both hands above your chest, arms nearly straight.
Steps
- Lower the dumbbell in an arc behind your head.
- Stop when your arms are about level with your body.
- Pull it back over your chest along the same arc.
Breathing
Breathe in as you lower. Breathe out as you bring it back.
Where you feel it
In the sides of your back and your chest, with a stretch at the bottom.
Common mistakes
- Bending the elbows a lot.
- Lowering further than the shoulders allow.
When to stop
Stop if you feel sharp pain, pain in a joint, dizziness or numbness.
Stop if your shoulders pinch at the bottom.