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Pullover, Barbell, Lying |
Type: Back |
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This exercise targets the lats, the chest and triceps. It's a good exercise for beginners as it helps to build strength in the back, chest and arms before progressing on to more challenging exercises such as chin ups.
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Lats
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Chest
Mid Back
Triceps
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Pullover, Barbell, Lying Steps:
The barbell pullover begins with you lying on your back on a bench with the bar directly above your chest.
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Make sure you have room behind you to extend your arms all the way over your head.
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Keep your arms straight throughout the movement.
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Breathe in deeply and lower the bar so your arms are extended behind your head so your arms are inline with your body.
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Breathe out and raise the bar back up in the air above your chest.
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Top Tip:Avoid arching your back at any time during the movement.
Try not to got too far back, to prevent injury to the shoulders.
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