Pullover With Dumbbell
rating: | Ø 4.86 through 21 votes |
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required: | Dumbbell, Bench / Stool / Exercise Ball |
level: | Normal |
type: | Strength |
Variations available (4) |
Starting Position
- put an appropriate weight onto the bench
- lay down onto the bench with your upper back, the weight lies beside you
- bent your legs until your torso is about vertical to the ground
- pick up the dumbbell with both hands
- take the dumbbell by the upper bell
- guide it above your chest with slightly bent arms
Correct Execution
- keep your arms bent a little and guide the weight slowly above and behind your head until your upper arms are in one line with your upper body
- bring the dumbbell back to the starting position again
- your body always remains stable
- avoid lifting your hips
- repeat the exercise
tips for the workout
- if you hold the hip lower, the chest training becomes more intensive (more power is needed, to guide the weight back up again)
- if you are experienced in working out, you can also do it on a gym ball
- by keeping the balance, you can demand the core additionally