How to Do Dumbbell Around Pullover

Dumbbell Around Pullover is a chest exercise using dumbbell, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Chest

Equipment

Dumbbell

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Dumbbell Around Pullover

  1. 01Lie face up on a flat bench with the head near the edge and feet planted firmly on the floor.
  2. 02Hold one end of a dumbbell with both hands directly over the chest with arms nearly straight.
  3. 03Lower the dumbbell in an arc behind the head until the upper arms are in line with the ears.
  4. 04Pull the dumbbell back over the face to the starting position using the chest and lats.
  5. 05Inhale as the weight goes behind the head and exhale as you bring it back to center.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Dumbbell Around Pullover

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Chest Pushes the arms forward and across the body.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Limit the depth of the dumbbell behind the head to the point where the lower back stays flat against the bench.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Dumbbell Around Pullover questions

What muscles does Dumbbell Around Pullover work?

Dumbbell Around Pullover is catalogued as a chest exercise in A90 Training Club, with the chest as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Dumbbell Around Pullover correctly?

Lie face up on a flat bench with the head near the edge and feet planted firmly on the floor. Hold one end of a dumbbell with both hands directly over the chest with arms nearly straight. Lower the dumbbell in an arc behind the head until the upper arms are in line with the ears. Pull the dumbbell back over the face to the starting position using the chest and lats. Inhale as the weight goes behind the head and exhale as you bring it back to center.

What is the A90 coach tip for Dumbbell Around Pullover?

Limit the depth of the dumbbell behind the head to the point where the lower back stays flat against the bench.

Is Dumbbell Around Pullover suitable for beginners?

Dumbbell Around Pullover is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Dumbbell Around Pullover?

Dumbbell Around Pullover uses dumbbell.

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