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Barbell Bent Arm Pullover

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

Body partBack Target muscleLats EquipmentBarbell

Step by step

  1. Lie flat on a bench with your head at one end and your feet on the floor.
  2. Hold a barbell with a shoulder-width grip and extend your arms straight above your chest.
  3. Lower the barbell behind your head while keeping your arms slightly bent.
  4. Pause for a moment, then raise the barbell back to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Lats (primary)TricepsChest

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