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Ez bar lying bent arms pullover

The EZ bar lying bent arms pullover is a compound exercise targeting the latissimus dorsi, with significant engagement of the triceps, pectoralis major, and deltoids. It involves lying on a bench and extending the EZ bar over and behind the head with bent arms.

How to perform: Ez bar lying bent arms pullover

At a glance

Area
Back
Main muscle
Lats
Secondary muscles
Triceps
Equipment
EZ barbell
Level
Intermediate

Form tips

  • Keep your core engaged to protect your lower back.
  • Do not lock your elbows; keep a slight bend.
  • Control the movement to avoid swinging the bar.
  • Breathe out as you lift the bar and breathe in as you lower it.

What to watch out for

  • shoulder injuries
  • elbow injuries
  • lower back pain

Also known as

Pullover con bilanciere EZ sdraiato a braccia piegate, lying ez bar triceps extension, ez bar skull crusher, lats exercise, back exercise

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