Barbell Pullover
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Muscles worked
- High load
- Lats and Upper back · Teres
- Medium load
- Chest
- Low load
- Core and Triceps · Long head
Primary muscles
How to do it
Lie lengthwise on a bench and hold a light barbell above your chest. With a slight, steady elbow bend, lower the bar in an arc behind your head only as far as your shoulders comfortably allow. Pull the bar back above your chest without flaring your ribs.
Form cues
- Keep a slight bend in your elbows.
- Move only through a comfortable shoulder range.
- Keep your ribs down.
Safety
Talk to a professional before this exercise if you have any of the following:
NeckShoulderElbowWristUpper backLower back
This is general exercise reference, not medical advice. Stop and consult a qualified professional if an exercise causes pain, and never work through joint pain.