Barbell Pullover



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

Instructions

Preparation
Lie upper back perpendicular on bench. Flex hips slightly. Grasp barbell from behind and position over chest with elbows bent slightly.

Execution
With elbows bent slightly, lower bar over and beyond head until upper arm is approximately parallel to torso. Return and repeat.

Comments
Fix elbows 15° to 30° throughout exercise. Keep hips from raising up significantly. Also see Barbell Bent Arm Arm Pullover.

Source: exrx.net