How to do the Ez Bar Lying Bent Arms Pullover
Ez Bar Lying Bent Arms Pullover is a beginner single-joint isolation pulling exercise targeting the Lats in the Back region. Performed using ez barbell, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Triceps and Chest.
Ez Bar Lying Bent Arms Pullover demonstration · © GymiaFit
Ez Bar Lying Bent Arms Pullover at a glance
- Primary muscles
- Lats
- Secondary muscles
- Triceps, Chest
- Equipment
- Ez Barbell
- Level
- Beginner
- Type
- Isolation (single-joint)
- Force
- Pull
Ez Bar Lying Bent Arms Pullover step by step
- 1Lie flat on a bench with your head at one end and your feet on the floor.
- 2Hold the EZ barbell with a pronated grip (palms facing away from you) and your hands shoulder-width apart.
- 3Extend your arms straight above your chest, keeping a slight bend in your elbows.
- 4Lower the barbell in an arc motion behind your head, maintaining the slight bend in your elbows.
- 5Pause for a moment, then return the barbell to the starting position by reversing the arc motion.
- 6Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Ez Bar Lying Bent Arms Pullover — questions
What muscles does the Ez Bar Lying Bent Arms Pullover work?
The Ez Bar Lying Bent Arms Pullover primarily targets the Lats. It also recruits the Triceps, Chest as secondary movers.
What equipment do I need for the Ez Bar Lying Bent Arms Pullover?
You need ez barbell. If your gym does not have it, the alternatives listed further down train the same muscles with different kit.
Is the Ez Bar Lying Bent Arms Pullover suitable for beginners?
Yes. It is classed as a beginner movement: the pattern is simple enough to learn in a session and easy to scale by adjusting range of motion or load.
What can I do instead of the Ez Bar Lying Bent Arms Pullover?
Assisted Parallel Close Grip Pull-up, Assisted Pull-up, Assisted Standing Chin-up train the same muscles and make good substitutes when the equipment is taken or the movement does not suit you.
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