Pullover with barbell

Primary target:
Chest (Pectorals)
Secondary target:
Back (Lattisimus Dorsi, Rhomboids), Arms (Triceps)
Difficulty:
(5/10)
Equipment required:
Barbell, Exercise bench
How many reps should I do?
What weight should I use?
Techniques
  1. Lay down on a bench with your hands shoulder width apart on the bar, arms pointing straight up
  2. Keeping your arms totally striaght, lower the bar behind your head until there is a straight line from your hands to your hips
  3. Again, keeping your arms straight, slowly raise the bar back up into the air
  4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you can no longer maintain the correct technique
Tips
  • START with a light weight on this exercise until you are comfortable with the movement
  • Be sure to keep your elbows slightly bent and tucked in at ALL times
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