1. Home
  2. Back
  3. Barbell Decline Bent Arm Pullover
Animated demo of Barbell Decline Bent Arm Pullover targeting Lats
GIF demonstration of Barbell Decline Bent Arm Pullover

Barbell Decline Bent Arm Pullover

An exercise for the Back - correct movement demonstrated with detailed steps.

Body partBack Target muscleLats EquipmentBarbell

Step by step

  1. Lie down on a decline bench with your head lower than your hips and your feet secured.
  2. Hold a barbell with a pronated grip (palms facing away from you) and extend your arms straight above your chest.
  3. Lower the barbell behind your head in a controlled manner, keeping your arms slightly bent.
  4. Pause for a moment, then raise the barbell back to the starting position by contracting your lats.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Lats (primary)TricepsChest

More Back exercises

Keep training the same muscle group
View all →