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Dumbbell Pullover

Reps
10–15
Kit
Dumbbell
Video from @muscleandstrength, not affiliated with Talala

How to do it

  1. 1

    Lie on your back on a bench, holding one dumbbell with both hands directly above your chest — arms slightly bent.

  2. 2

    Breathe in as you slowly lower the dumbbell back and overhead toward the floor behind your head.

  3. 3

    Breathe out as you bring the dumbbell back up and over to the starting position above your chest.

  4. 4

    That's one rep — keep a slight bend in your elbows throughout and repeat.

Where you should feel it: The sides of your back and your chest.

What your coach says mid-set

  • “Lower the weight back over your head”
  • “Elbows softly bent throughout”
  • “Pull it back over your chest”

Common mistakes

Ribs flaring as the weight goes back

Lower only as far as your ribs stay down.

Other versions

  • Dumbbell Floor Pullover

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