Chest · Barbell · Intermediate

How to do Barbell Decline Pullover

The barbell decline pullover is a chest exercise performed on a decline bench, targeting the pectorals with secondary emphasis on the triceps and shoulders. It involves lowering a barbell in an arc behind the head and returning to the starting position, requiring control and stability.

Barbell Decline Pullover demonstration
Primary muscle
Chest
Also works
Triceps and Shoulders
Equipment
Barbell
Level
Intermediate
Category
Chest

How to do Barbell Decline Pullover, step by step

  1. Lie down on a decline bench with your head lower than your hips and your feet secured.
  2. Hold the barbell with a pronated grip (palms facing away from you) and your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
  3. Extend your arms above your chest, keeping a slight bend in your elbows.
  4. Lower the barbell in an arc motion behind your head, feeling a stretch in your chest and shoulders.
  5. Pause for a moment, then return the barbell to the starting position by reversing the motion.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Barbell Decline Pullover works your chest as the main mover, with help from your triceps and shoulders.

Track Barbell Decline Pullover in SPLYT

Barbell Decline 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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