Target Muscle

    Chest

    Equipment

    Dumbbell

    Difficulty

    Intermediate

    Category

    Strength

    ChestDumbbell

    Dumbbell Pullover

    The dumbbell pullover is a chest exercise that also targets the lats and tricep. It involves lying on a bench and moving a dumbbell in an arc over and behind your head while keeping your arms straight.

    Also Works

    LatsTriceps

    How to Perform

    1. 1

      Lie flat on a bench with your head at one end and your feet planted firmly on the ground.

    2. 2

      Hold a dumbbell with both hands and extend your arms straight above your chest.

    3. 3

      Keeping your arms straight, slowly lower the dumbbell behind your head in an arc-like motion.

    4. 4

      Pause for a moment, then raise the dumbbell 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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