Barbell Bent Arm Pullover
Description
This exercise involves lying on a bench with a barbell held above the chest, then lowering the barbell behind the head while keeping the arms bent. The movement primarily targets the chest, back, and triceps muscles.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Barbell Bent Arm Pullover Instructions
- Start by lying flat on a bench with your feet firmly planted on the ground and your head hanging off the edge of the bench.
- Grasp the barbell with both hands, using an overhand grip, and hold it above your chest with your arms extended.
- Slowly lower the barbell behind your head, keeping your arms straight and your elbows locked in place.
- Once the barbell is behind your head, slowly raise it back up to the starting position, keeping your arms straight and your elbows locked in place.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Barbell Bent Arm Pullover Form & Visual
Barbell Bent Arm Pullover Benefits
- Targets multiple muscle groups including the chest, back, and triceps
- Improves upper body strength and endurance
- Increases flexibility in the shoulders and upper back
- Can help improve posture by strengthening the muscles that support the spine
- May improve breathing by expanding the rib cage and increasing lung capacity
Barbell Bent Arm Pullover Muscles Worked
- Pectoralis Major
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Triceps Brachii
- Rhomboids
- Trapezius
- Serratus Anterior
Barbell Bent Arm Pullover Variations & Alternatives
- Dumbbell Bent Arm Pullover
- Cable Bent Arm Pullover
- Machine Bent Arm Pullover
- Barbell Straight Arm Pullover
- Dumbbell Straight Arm Pullover
- Cable Straight Arm Pullover
- Machine Straight Arm Pullover