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Dumbbell pullover
Intermediate10 repsNo jumping
How to do it
- Grab a light weight, sit on a flat bench, and support the dumbbell on one thigh.
- Place both hands over the dumbbell and lift it to chest level.
- Lie back carefully and extend your elbows to position the dumbbell over your chest.
- Place your hands flat against the top weight plate with your palms facing the ceiling and the dumbbell vertical. Keep a slight bend in your elbows.
- Bring your shoulder blades back, have your feet flat on the floor, and squeeze your buttocks to complete the starting position.
- Take a breath and slowly lower the dumbbell behind your head without bending your elbows.
- Go down as much as your mobility allows to increase the range of motion, hold for a moment, and bring your arms to the starting position. Exhale near the top.
- Take another breath and lower the dumbbell through the same range of motion.
By Philip Stefanov. Exercise instructions from Hevy, used under licence.