Target Muscle

    Lats

    Equipment

    Barbell

    Difficulty

    Intermediate

    Category

    Strength

    Barbell Pullover

    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. 1

      Lie flat on a bench with your head at one end and your feet on the floor.

    2. 2

      Hold a barbell with a shoulder-width grip and extend your arms straight above your chest.

    3. 3

      Keeping your arms straight, lower the barbell behind your head in a controlled manner until you feel a stretch in your lats.

    4. 4

      Pause for a moment, then raise the barbell back to the starting position.

    5. 5

      Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

    Pro Tips

    • Focus on controlled movements rather than speed
    • Breathe out during the exertion phase
    • Keep your core engaged throughout the movement

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