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barbell decline pullover

barbell decline pullover is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.

Steps

Step 1

Lie down on a decline bench with your head lower than your hips and your feet secured.

Step 2

Hold the barbell with a pronated grip (palms facing away from you) and your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.

Step 3

Extend your arms above your chest, keeping a slight bend in your elbows.

Step 4

Lower the barbell in an arc motion behind your head, feeling a stretch in your chest and shoulders.

Step 5

Pause for a moment, then return the barbell to the starting position by reversing the motion.

Muscles & body parts

Primary muscles

pectorals

Secondary muscles

tricepsshoulders

Primary body parts

chest

Common mistakes & warnings

Form & control

Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.

Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.

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