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Lying Dumbbell Pullover To Extension

Intermediate

Lying Dumbbell Pullover To Extension

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Author

Owen Jones

Updated

17 Sep 2024

Demonstration Video

  • Description
  • Instructions
  • Muscle Groups
  • Tips

Exercise Description

Lying Dumbbell Pullover To Extension works for multiple muscles throughout your upper body, including your latissimus dorsi, pectoralis major, the triceps on the back of your upper arms, and the serratus muscle on the side of your rib cage.

Exercise Instructions

  • Step 1

    Lying on a bench, hold the inside bar of a dumbbell with both hands, arms fully extended and triceps contracted.
  • Step 2

    Bend your elbows to lower the dumbbell behind your head, then roll your shoulders back, so your elbows are close to your head. Pause, then return to the starting position, tensing your triceps and lats.

Muscle Groups

Lying Dumbbell Pullover To Extension targets Back, Shoulders, Triceps as seen below.

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Exercise Tips

  • You should feel a stretch in your triceps and lats.
  • Move slowly and in a controlled manner to avoid using momentum to complete the exercise.
  • Keep your back straight against the bench.