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Machine Pullover

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Muscles worked

High load
Lats and Upper back · Teres
Low load
Triceps · Long head

Primary muscles

Secondary muscles

How to do it

Adjust the pullover machine so its pivot aligns with your shoulders. Keep your back against the pad and your elbows at the machine’s intended angle. Pull the arms down in an arc toward your torso without leaning back, then return slowly to a comfortable overhead range.

Form cues

  • Keep your torso against the pad.
  • Drive the arms down in an arc.
  • Do not force the overhead stretch.

Safety

Talk to a professional before this exercise if you have any of the following:

ShoulderUpper backLower backElbowWrist

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.