Barbell Pullovers
Barbell pullovers are similar to
dumbbell pullovers.
Begin by lying on the bench and holding a barbell above your chest. Keep your hands about shoulder width apart or closer. Inhale as you lower the barbell behind your head while keeping a slight bend in your elbows.
Drop your hands past your head, then exhale as you pull the barbell up and above your chest.
Tips
* This exercise works the pectoralis major, long head of the triceps, latissimus dorsi, serratus anterior, as well as the pectoralis minor.
* Performing the movement with light weights and keeping your arms fairly straight throughout the range of motion will help develop flexibility in the rib cage.
* The barbell version of this exercise places a significant amount of effort on the triceps, especially when you concentrate on keeping your arms straight. For this reason, many people prefer the
dumbbell version
for working the chest and expanding the rib cage. If you don't have dumbbells that are heavy enough for you to use for this exercise, keep a close grip with your hands right beside each other on the barbell and place less emphasis on holding your arms straight. This will make the exercise resemble the dumbbell version more closely.
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