Dumbbell Lying Pullover on Exercise Ball
Description
The dumbbell lying pullover on exercise ball is a pullover variation using a stability ball as the bench. The lifter lies back on the ball with the upper back supported and performs a pullover with a dumbbell. The unstable ball adds core demand to the classic pullover.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Dumbbell Lying Pullover on Exercise Ball Instructions
- Sit on a stability ball and walk the feet out so the upper back rests on the ball.
- Hold a dumbbell vertically with both hands cupped under the top plate.
- Press the dumbbell up over the chest.
- Brace your core and keep the hips lifted.
- Lower the dumbbell back overhead with elbows slightly bent.
- Continue lowering until the upper arms are alongside the head.
- Pull the dumbbell back over the chest using the lats.
- Squeeze the lats at the top before the next rep.
Dumbbell Lying Pullover on Exercise Ball Form & Visual
Dumbbell Lying Pullover on Exercise Ball Benefits
- Strong lat builder
- Trains the chest
- Adds core challenge
- Builds back size
- Useful lat builder
- Strong dumbbell move
Dumbbell Lying Pullover on Exercise Ball Muscles Worked
- Latissimus dorsi
- Pectoralis major
- Triceps brachii
Dumbbell Lying Pullover on Exercise Ball Variations & Alternatives
- DB Pullover
- Cable Pullover
- Straight Arm Pulldown
- Pec Deck
