barbell pullover to press
A back exercise targeting the lats, performed with barbell.
How to do barbell pullover to press
Lie flat on a bench with your head at one end and your feet on the ground.
Hold the barbell with a pronated grip (palms facing away from you) and extend your arms straight above your chest.
Keeping your arms straight, lower the barbell behind your head in an arc-like motion until you feel a stretch in your lats.
Pause for a moment, then reverse the motion and press the barbell back to the starting position above your chest.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Primary (target)
Secondary
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