The barbell pullover is a strength exercise that targets the latissimus dorsi (lats) and also engages the chest and tricep. 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.
Also Works
ChestTriceps
How to Perform
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.