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How to do Barbell Decline Wide-grip Pullover

The barbell decline wide-grip pullover is a compound exercise performed on a decline bench, targeting the lats while also engaging the triceps and chest. It requires a barbell and involves lowering the weight behind the head with straight arms, then returning to the starting position.

Barbell Decline Wide-grip Pullover demonstration
Primary muscle
Lats
Also works
Triceps and Chest
Equipment
Barbell
Level
Intermediate
Category
Back

How to do Barbell Decline Wide-grip Pullover, step by step

  1. Lie on a decline bench with your head lower than your hips and your feet secured.
  2. Hold a barbell with a wide grip and extend your arms straight above your chest.
  3. Lower the barbell behind your head in a controlled manner, keeping your arms straight.
  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 Decline Wide-grip Pullover works your lats as the main mover, with help from your triceps and chest.

Track Barbell Decline Wide-grip Pullover in SPLYT

Barbell Decline Wide-grip 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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