Barbell Pullover

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Instructions Preparation Lie upper back perpendicular on bench. Flex hips slightly. Grasp barbell from behind and position over chest with elbows bent slightly. Execution With elbows bent slightly, lower bar over and beyond head until upper arm is approximately parallel to torso. Return and repeat. Comments Fix elbows 15° to 30° throughout exercise. Keep hips from raising up significantly. Also see Barbell Bent Arm Arm Pullover.

Classification  Utility: Auxiliary  Mechanics: Isolated  Force: Pull Muscles Target Latissimus Dorsi Synergists Pectoralis Major, Sternal Triceps, Long Head Teres Major Deltoid, Posterior Rhomboids Levator Scapulae Pectoralis Minor Stabilizers Triceps Brachii Deltoid, Anterior Pectoralis Major, Clavicular Wrist Flexors