How to Do
How to Do Incline dumbbell pullover
The incline dumbbell pullover should begin with good posture to avoid injury. Brace the spine by drawing your lower abdomen inward. Your core muscles should be activated to support your posture as you perform the exercise.
If any pain is experienced, immediately stop the incline dumbbell pullover.
Beginning
Beginning Incline Dumbbell Pullover
Once you're able to perform this exercise with both arms, you can progress the exercise by holding the MB in one arm and completing all the repetitions on one side, before working on the other arm. You'll need to flex the wrist to keep the MB balanced on your palm as you hold it over your shoulder.
Movement
Incline Dumbbell Pullover Movement
1. Place the weight bench at a little incline.
2. Lie down on the bench with a dumbbell of an appropriate weight above your chest.
3. Extend the dumbbell over your head in a steady motion.
4. Hold that position for a couple of seconds before slowly returning the dumbbell to its original position.
Benefits
Incline Dumbbell Pullover Benefits
This resistance workout primarily targets the pectoralis major and lats muscles in the chest (latissumus dorsi). The incline dumbbell pullover provides a deep pectoral and lats stretch due to its wide range of motion.
