The Dumbbell Pullover

Position for the dumbbell pullover

1. Lie down on a bench with your shoulders near the end of the bench. Your head should be off the bench. Now, you can either reach to the floor for a dumbbell and pull it up, have someone hand you the dumbbell or you can start with the dumbbell on your chest. Personally, I start with a dumbbell on my chest.

2. Grasp the dumbbell (as in the picture) and press the weight up. Your arms should have a slight bend to them at the starting position.

Execution of the dumbbell pullover

1. Slowly lower the dumbbell so to stretch your arms as they reach the floor. Remember, all muscles should be totally stretched as the weight approaches the floor. The back should have a maximum arch when the weight is lowered to this position. The dumbbell will actually be behind your head in this position.

2. Slowly raise the dumbbell back to it’s starting position.