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Barbell Pullover

A barbell movement targeting the lats. Follow the steps below and keep every repetition controlled.

Target · latsEquipment · barbellCategory · back

Technique

How to perform it

  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. Keeping your arms straight, lower the barbell behind your head in a controlled manner until you feel a stretch in your lats.
  4. Pause for a moment, then raise the barbell back to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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