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Dumbbell Pullover
chestintermediate
"Pullovers expand the rib cage and give you that wide, powerful look."
— Arnold Schwarzenegger
Description
Expands the rib cage and works the chest and lats. Lie across a bench, hold a dumbbell overhead, and lower it behind your head in an arc.
Equipment
dumbbellflat bench
Tips
- 1.Keep hips low
- 2.Feel the stretch in the chest
- 3.Use moderate weight
Common Mistakes
- ✗Bending elbows too much
- ✗Going too heavy
- ✗Not getting full stretch
Variations
Barbell pulloverMachine pullover