Incline Dumbbell Pullover
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Exercise Information
- Alternative Names: Incline bench dumbbell pullover
- Type: Strength
- Experience Level: Intermediate
- Equipment: Dumbbell
- Muscles Targeted: Chest, shoulders, triceps
- Mechanics: Compound
- Average Number of Sets: 2-3 with 10-12 reps each
- Variations:
- Alternative:
The incline dumbbell pullover allows you to stretch your pectorals and lats more than the traditional flat bench version. Since you do it on an incline bench, it gives you a superior range of motion than the other variations.
Incline Dumbbell Pullover Exercise Information
- Alternative Names: Incline bench dumbbell pullover
- Type: Strength
- Experience Level: Intermediate
- Equipment: Dumbbell
- Muscles Targeted: Chest, shoulders, triceps
- Mechanics: Compound
- Average Number of Sets: 2-3 with 10-12 reps each
- Variations:
- Alternative:
How to do Incline Dumbbell Pullover
Start the exercise by lying on a bench inclined at an angle of 30 degrees, with your face upward. Hold a lighter dumbbell (about 20 lbs) with both hands, while straightening your arms overhead. Slowly bring the weight down by bending at your shoulders until you feel a stretch in your upper chest muscles. Move the dumbbell back to the initial position.
Incline Bench Dumbbell Pullover Tips
- Keep your arms straight to target your pectoral muscles and bend your elbows to engage triceps more.
- Make sure not to let the weight go too far forward. The initial position should be directly over your head.