Exercise technique

dumbbell lying pullover on exercise ball

The dumbbell lying pullover on exercise ball is a chest exercise that also engages the triceps, shoulders, and back. It requires balance and stability due to the use of the exercise ball, making it more challenging than the standard pullover.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Sit on an exercise ball and roll forward until your upper back is resting on the ball.
  2. Hold a dumbbell with both hands and extend your arms straight up over your chest.
  3. Slowly lower the dumbbell behind your head while keeping your arms straight.
  4. Pause for a moment, then raise the dumbbell back to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Which other muscles are involved?

Triceps, Shoulders, Back.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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