Dumbbell pullover

How to do the Dumbbell pullover: full step-by-step instructions, muscles worked (Chest, Back), equipment (Dumbbells) and a two-frame demo. Free to read, from the Setline exercise catalog.

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Dumbbell pullover: start and finish positions
Dumbbell pullover: start and finish positions

How to do it

  1. 1

    Lie on the floor or bench, one weight over the chest.

  2. 2

    Lower the weight behind the head with soft elbows.

  3. 3

    Pull it back over the chest.

In a Setline session: 3 sets of 8–12.

Questions

What equipment do I need for the Dumbbell pullover?

The Dumbbell pullover uses: Dumbbells.

Which muscles does the Dumbbell pullover work?

The Dumbbell pullover works: Chest, Back.

How many sets and reps for the Dumbbell pullover?

In Setline sessions the Dumbbell pullover is programmed as 3 sets of 8–12.

Which Setline styles include the Dumbbell pullover?

The Dumbbell pullover appears in: Strength, Bodyweight.

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Dumbbell pullover — how to do it, steps and demo · Setline