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How to do Barbell Bent Arm Pullover

The barbell bent arm pullover is a compound exercise that targets the lats, with secondary emphasis on the triceps and chest. It involves lying on a bench and moving a barbell in an arc over and behind the head, requiring control and strength.

Barbell Bent Arm Pullover demonstration
Primary muscle
Lats
Also works
Triceps and Chest
Equipment
Barbell
Level
Intermediate
Category
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How to do Barbell Bent Arm Pullover, step by step

  1. Lie flat on a bench with your head at one end and your feet on the floor.
  2. Hold a barbell with a shoulder-width grip and extend your arms straight above your chest.
  3. Lower the barbell behind your head while keeping your arms slightly bent.
  4. Pause for a moment, then raise the barbell back to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Barbell Bent Arm Pullover works your lats as the main mover, with help from your triceps and chest.

Track Barbell Bent Arm Pullover in SPLYT

Barbell Bent Arm Pullover is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.

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