Dumbbell Pullovers
The dumbbell pullover works a number of major muscles in the upper body, including the Pec Minor and Latissimus Dorsi, as well as the Triceps.
Teaching points
- Lay on your back on a bench with your feet on the floor.
- Hold one dumbbell between both hands, with the palms facing each other and arms straight above your chest.
- Lower the dumbbells over and behind your head, with a slight bend in the elbow.
- Keep your abdominals braced throughout to avoid arching your back.
- Lower to as far as you are comfortable and then reverse the movement.
Muscles worked
- Pectoralis minor.
- Latissimus dorsi.
Alternative exercises
- Pullover with a resistance band.
- Pullover machine.
Related injuries
- Pectoral strain.
