Bent Arm Dumbbell Pullover
A classic exercise that targets the chest, shoulders, and back muscles.
Instructions
- Lie on your back on a bench holding a dumbbell with both hands.
- Keep your feet flat on the floor and hold the dumbbell over your chest with elbows slightly bent.
- Slowly lower the dumbbell in an arc behind your head until you feel a stretch in your chest.
- Return the dumbbell to the starting position over your chest by reversing the movement.
- Ensure to maintain a slight bend in your elbows throughout the exercise.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Letting elbows flare out too much.
- Using too heavy weights, compromising form.
- Arching the back excessively.
Additional Information
| General | |
| Difficulty | intermediate |
| Force | push |
| Mechanic | compound |
| Equipment | dumbbell |
| Muscle | chest |