Bent Arm Barbell Pullover

A pullover variation performed with elbows bent, lowering a barbell behind the head to stretch the lats and chest.

How to do it

1. Lie on a bench holding a barbell above your chest with bent elbows.
2. Keep your elbows bent throughout the movement.
3. Lower the barbell behind your head in an arc.
4. Pull the barbell back over your chest using your lats.
5. Repeat for the desired number of reps.

Tips

• Keep your ribs down and avoid arching your lower back.
• Limit the stretch to a range your shoulders can control.
• Breathe in deeply as the bar lowers behind your head.

Muscles

Primary: Lats, Chest

Secondary: Serratus, Triceps