Exercise technique

dumbbell pullover on exercise ball

The dumbbell pullover on exercise ball is a chest exercise that also engages the triceps and latissimus dorsi. It is performed by lying on an exercise ball, holding a dumbbell above the chest, and lowering it behind the head before returning to the starting position.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Sit on an exercise ball and hold a dumbbell with both hands above your chest, arms extended.
  2. Slowly lower the dumbbell behind your head while keeping your arms straight.
  3. Pause for a moment, then raise the dumbbell back to the starting position.
  4. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Which other muscles are involved?

Triceps, Latissimus dorsi.

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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