Pullover
Follow every each steps at below to perform this exercise correctly:
- Lie on to the bench, place the feet flat on the floor
- Your head and neck should slightly hang over the bench
- Slightly arch the lower back and contract the lower abs at the same time
- Grasp the dumbbell with your hands crossed in a diamond shape using your thumbs and pointer fingers (palms should be facing the ceiling)
- The movement starts with the dumbbell over your chest, elbows slightly bent (do not allow any angle change throughout the entire movement)
- Inhale deeply and slowly lower the weight backward over your head until the upper arms are in line with the torso, parallel to the floor
- The weight travels towards the floor
- Exhale and pull the dumbbell back over your chest, squeezing the chest on the way up
- Hold for a second, and then repeat the exercise
Focus on the stretch and feel of the movement, 5 – 6 reps for strength, 8 -10 reps for size, 12 – 15 to get lean. If you have a history of shoulder problems, start off with a very light weight, warm your shoulders up or even avoid it altogether.
Here’s a video clip for your reference:
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