Dumbbell One Arm Pullover

Description

This dumbbell exercise is a variation of the classic dumbbell pullover. Instead of using both hands, individuals will use only a hand to execute the movement. This exercise targets mostly the chest and the lats muscles.

Benefits

  • This exercise is great for training both the chest and the lats muscles.
  • This exercise is great for increasing overall strength and size of both muscle groups.
  • This also requires the core to engage throughout the entire movement.
  • This will help improve the posture as well.
  • This will also help address any muscle imbalances between both muscle group due to its unilateral set up.

Risks

  • This exercise is not recommended to individuals with any shoulder problems.
  • This is also not recommended to beginners with weak core strength and coordination.
  • This exercise can injure the lower back if not properly executed.
  • Proper resistance progression is advised to avoid injuries.

Additional Information

Target Muscles

Chest, Lats

Secondary Muscles

Abs, Shoulders

Stabilizer Muscles

N/A

Experience

Intermediate (2-3 years)

Equipment

1 x Dumbbell, Flat Bench

Exercise Type

Strength

Exertion

40%

Cardio Intensity

10%

Force

Pull

Mechanic

Compound

Force Detail

Unilateral

Functions

N/A

Intensity

N/A

Bearing

N/A

Impact

N/A

Utilities

N/A

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