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dumbbell straight arm pullover

dumbbell straight arm pullover is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.

Steps

Step 1

Lie flat on a bench with your head at one end and your feet planted firmly on the ground.

Step 2

Hold a dumbbell with both hands and extend your arms straight above your chest.

Step 3

Keeping your arms straight, slowly lower the dumbbell behind your head in an arc-like motion.

Step 4

Pause for a moment, then raise the dumbbell back to the starting position.

Muscles & body parts

Primary muscles

pectorals

Secondary muscles

latissimus dorsitriceps

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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