Barbell pullover

Barbell pullover

The barbell pullover is a strength exercise that targets the latissimus dorsi (lats) and also engages the chest and triceps. 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.

The barbell pullover is a strength exercise that targets the latissimus dorsi (lats) and also engages the chest and triceps. 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.

The barbell pullover is a strength exercise that targets the latissimus dorsi (lats) and also engages the chest and triceps. 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.

How to Do the Barbell pullover

How to Do the Barbell pullover

How to Do the Barbell pullover

Lie flat on a bench with your head at one end and your feet on the floor. Hold a barbell with a shoulder-width grip and extend your arms straight above your chest. Keeping your arms straight, lower the barbell behind your head in a controlled manner until you feel a stretch in your lats. Pause for a moment, then raise the barbell back to the starting position. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Difficulty

Intermediate

Category

Strength

Target Muscle

Lats

Lats

Secondary Muscles

chest, triceps

Equipment

Barbell

Body Part

Back

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