Double Dumbbell Pull Overs
This back exercise mainly works your latissimus dorsi, with help from your rhomboids, rear shoulders and teres major. Watch the demo video, then follow the tips below.
Rep Range
Hypertrophy/Strength : 8-12||Endurance/Hypertrophy : 12-16
How to do Double Dumbbell Pull Overs
Lie on the floor with bent knees and feet flat. Hold dumbbells above your chest, palms facing feet. Slowly lower the dumbbells over your head towards the floor, then lift them back to the starting position above your chest.
Common mistakes
Move from the shoulders, not just arms. Keep your back pressed against the floor.
Breathing
Inhale as you lower, exhale when returning to start.
Muscles worked
Primary Muscles
Latissimus Dorsi
Secondary Muscles
Rhomboids, Rear Shoulders, Teres Major, Teres Minor, Infraspinatus, Chest, Traps
Tertiary Muscles
Triceps
