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dumbbell straight arm pullover

dumbbell straight arm pullover exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: pectorals. Equipment: dumbbell.

dumbbell straight arm pullover exercise demonstration
Target muscle
pectorals
Muscle group
latissimus dorsi
Body part
chest
Equipment
dumbbell

Secondary muscles

latissimus dorsi, triceps

How to perform

  1. Lie flat on a bench with your head at one end and your feet planted firmly on the ground.
  2. Hold a dumbbell with both hands and extend your arms straight above your chest.
  3. Keeping your arms straight, slowly lower the dumbbell behind your head in an arc-like motion.
  4. Pause for a moment, then raise the dumbbell back to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.