Barbell Bent Arm Pullover

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Instructions Preparation Lie upper back perpendicular on bench. Flex hips slightly. Grasp barbell from behind and position over chest with elbows bent approximately 90°. Execution With elbow bent, lower bar over and just behind head until upper arm is approximately parallel to torso. Return and repeat. Comments Keep elbows bent approximately 90° throughout exercise. Keep hips from raising up significantly. Either straight barbell or EZ barbell can be used. Also see Barbell Pullover.

Classification  Utility: Auxiliary  Mechanics: Isolated  Force: Pull Muscles Target Latissimus Dorsi Synergists Pectoralis Major, Sternal Triceps, Long Head Teres Major Deltoid, Posterior Rhomboids Levator Scapulae Pectoralis Minor Stabilizers Triceps Brachii Deltoid, Anterior Pectoralis Major, Clavicular Wrist Flexors