Self Assisted Inverted Pullover

Self Assisted Inverted Pullover

Description

The self assisted inverted pullover is a hybrid pulldown move done lying under a low bar. The lifter uses leg drive to assist a pullover style pull. It builds the lats and chest with bodyweight load.

Muscle Group

Equipment Required

Self Assisted Inverted Pullover Instructions

  1. Lie on the floor under a low bar with arms overhead gripping the bar.
  2. Bend the knees and place the feet flat.
  3. Brace your core and keep the chest up.
  4. Pull the body up by driving the elbows down to the sides.
  5. Use the legs to assist as needed.
  6. Squeeze the lats hard at the top.
  7. Lower with control to the start.
  8. Continue for the working set.

Self Assisted Inverted Pullover Form & Visual

Self Assisted Inverted Pullover

Self Assisted Inverted Pullover Benefits

  • Builds the lats
  • Strong bodyweight pulldown
  • Useful for back size
  • No weights needed
  • Trains the chest

Self Assisted Inverted Pullover Muscles Worked

  • Latissimus dorsi
  • Pectoralis major
  • Teres major

Self Assisted Inverted Pullover Variations & Alternatives

  • Pullover
  • Pull Up
  • Lat Pulldown
  • Cable Pullover