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Dumbbell Pullover demonstration

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Strength / Dumbbell

Dumbbell Pullover

A compound movement targeting the lats and chest with a stretching motion.

Equipment

Dumbbell

Experience

intermediate

Movement

compound

Primary musclesSecondary muscles

Triceps

Instructions

  1. 01

    Lie on a flat bench with a dumbbell held above your chest, arms extended.

  2. 02

    Lower the dumbbell behind your head in an arc, keeping slight bend in elbows.

  3. 03

    Stretch until you feel tension in your lats and chest.

  4. 04

    Pull the dumbbell back to the starting position.

  5. 05

    Repeat.

Choose a load and range you can control. These instructions are general guidance, not a substitute for individual coaching.