Barbell Pullover

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Learn how to do the Barbell Pullover with proper form and technique. This barbell exercise primarily targets your Lats, with secondary emphasis on Chest, Triceps.

Barbell Pullover exercise demonstration showing proper form

How to Do the Barbell Pullover

Follow these steps to perform the Barbell Pullover with correct form:

  1. 1Lie flat on a bench with your head at one end and your feet on the floor.
  2. 2Hold a barbell with a shoulder-width grip and extend your arms straight above your chest.
  3. 3Keeping your arms straight, lower the barbell behind your head in a controlled manner until you feel a stretch in your lats.
  4. 4Pause for a moment, then raise the barbell back to the starting position.
  5. 5Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Barbell Pullover Muscles Worked

Primary

lats

Secondary

chesttriceps

Exercise Details

Equipment
barbell
Body Part
back
Category
Extended

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