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dumbbell pullover
dumbbell 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 on the floor.
Step 2. Hold a dumbbell with both hands and extend your arms straight above your chest.
Step 3. Keeping a slight bend in your elbows, slowly lower the dumbbell behind your head until you feel a stretch in your chest and shoulders.
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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