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Chest pull over with dumbells - allows you to stress the back AND chest together in one advanced exercise.
A nice alternative to the lat pulldown or seated row |
What you need for Chest pull over with dumbells :
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how to do it |
Grasp a heavy dumbbell. Lie on a bench, keeping a flat back, your feet on the floor and your head on the bench
Hold the weight above your chest with your arms slightly bent at the elbows. This is the start position
Inhale deeply. Slowly lower the weight back behind your head. Pause briefly before returning the weight to the start position
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions. i.e. 6 - 8 power and strength, 8 - 12 for muscular size and 12 - 15 for muscle tone |
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