EZ-Bar Lying Bent Arms Pullover Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Equipment
- EZ Barbell
- Body Part
- Back
- Primary Muscle
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Secondary Muscles
- Pectoralis Major Sternal Head, Triceps Brachii, Deltoid Posterior, Teres Major
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 6
- Alternate Names
- EZ-Bar Pullover
How to: EZ-Bar Lying Bent Arms Pullover
- Lie on a flat bench with a EZ bar held above your chest, arms slightly bent.
- Lower the bar behind your head in an arc, while keeping your elbows fixed.
- Pull the bar back to the starting position above your chest using your lats.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Lifting hips off the bench during the exercise.
- Using momentum to swing the bar instead of controlled motion.
- Overextending the arms which can strain the shoulders.
Modifications
- Use a lighter weight to ensure proper form.
- Perform the exercise on a stability ball for added support.
Tips
- Keep your elbows slightly bent throughout the movement.
- Focus on engaging the lats rather than just moving the weight.
- Control the tempo of your movement for better muscle engagement.
EZ-Bar Lying Bent Arms Pullover Alternatives
Tags
back
strength
latissimus dorsi
triceps
shoulders
exercises