Form cues
- Elbows stay slightly bent
- Back stays on the bench
- Core stays braced
- Smooth arc
Exercise
Ez Bar Lying Bent Arms Pullover
Back, ez barbell
A lying pullover with an EZ bar and bent arms for the lats.
Target: lats. Also works: chest, shoulders.
Steps
- Lie on a flat bench and hold the EZ bar over the chest.
- Keep a slight bend in the elbows.
- Lower the bar in an arc behind the head.
- Pause when the bar is about parallel to the floor.
- Bring it back over the chest.
Common mistakes
- Locking the elbows
- Arching off the bench
- Dropping the bar
Breathing
Inhale on the way down, exhale as you pull.
In the app, search for Ez Bar Lying Bent Arms Pullover and add it to a workout.