1 / 4Incline Dumbbell Pullover
The dumbbell pullover on a slightly inclined bench. The angle changes where the stretch is felt and keeps more tension on the upper chest and lats.
ChestBackTriceps
- Level
- Intermediate
- Equipment
- Dumbbells, Bench
- Main muscle
- Chest
- Also works
- Back, Triceps
- Beginner sets
- 3 × 10–15
- Rest
- 60 seconds
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See the app · coming soonHow to do it
- 1Lie on an incline bench holding one dumbbell with both hands above your chest.
- 2Keep your elbows slightly bent and your core tight.
- 3Lower the dumbbell behind your head until you feel a stretch.
- 4Pull it back over your chest.
Common mistakes
- Letting the hips drop off the bench
- Lowering the dumbbell faster than you can control
- Holding the breath for the whole set
Tips
- Set a low incline and keep your hips on the bench
- Breathe in as you lower and out as you pull back
- Stop where you feel a strong stretch, not pain
Questions
Why do it on an incline?
It changes the angle of pull, so the stretch and work shift a little toward the upper chest.
How many reps?
Three sets of 10 to 12 slow reps with a light dumbbell.
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