Straight-Arm Dumbbell Pullover

Bewegungsablauf

1. 01 · setup

   Place a dumbbell standing up on a flat bench.

2. 02 · position

   Ensuring that the dumbbell stays securely placed at the top of the bench, lie perpendicular to the bench (torso across it as in forming a cross) with only your shoulders lying on the surface. Hips should be below the bench and legs bent with feet firmly on the floor. The head will be off the bench as well.

3. 03 · grip

   Grasp the dumbbell with both hands and hold it straight over your chest at arms length. Both palms should be pressing against the underside one of the sides of the dumbbell. This will be your starting position. Caution: Always ensure that the dumbbell used for this exercise is secure. Using a dumbbell with loose plates can result in the dumbbell falling apart and falling on your face.

4. 04 · lower

   While keeping your arms straight, lower the weight slowly in an arc behind your head while breathing in until you feel a stretch on the chest.

5. 05 · return

   At that point, bring the dumbbell back to the starting position using the arc through which the weight was lowered and exhale as you perform this movement.

6. 06 · repeat

   Hold the weight on the initial position for a second and repeat the motion for the prescribed number of repetitions.