Form cues
- Elbows stay slightly bent
- Elbows do not flare
- Back stays on the bench
- Move in a smooth arc
Exercise
Barbell Bent Arm Pullover
Back, barbell
A bent-arm pullover with a barbell for the lats and chest.
Target: lats. Also works: chest, triceps.
Steps
- Lie on a bench with feet planted and the bar over the chest.
- Keep a slight bend in the elbows.
- Lower the bar in an arc behind the head.
- Stop when the upper arms are about parallel to the floor.
- Pull the bar back over the chest.
Common mistakes
- Straightening the arms
- Flaring the elbows
- Arching hard off the bench
Breathing
Inhale on the way down, exhale as you pull.
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