Exercise guide

Dumbbell pullover

Works your lats, with help from your chest and triceps. Dumbbells. Improver.

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The animated demo for this exercise is in the members’ area.

Main muscleslats
Helperschest and triceps
EquipmentDumbbells
LevelImprover
In your plan3 sets of 10-12 reps
Rest1 minute 30 seconds

How to do it

  1. Lie across or along a flat bench holding one dumbbell above your chest with both hands.
  2. Keep a slight bend in your elbows and keep it the same all the way.
  3. Lower the dumbbell back behind your head for 2 seconds until you feel a stretch along your sides.
  4. Pull it back over your chest using your lats, not by bending your arms.
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