This weeks exercise is called the dumbbell pullover. As you can see from the photo the subject (my daughter Kim) is also leaning on a exercise ball for extra core stabilization and leg work. This could be called a compound exercise because alot of muslce work is being done.
The dumbbell pullover you lie on a bench or ball with feet flat on the ground and hold a dumbbell in the palms of your hands with the thumbs surrounding the handle and arms extended. Inhale and lower the dumbbell behind the head, exhale and return to initial position which could be arms straight up in the air or all the way lowered to your torso.
This exercise develops the chest muscles, triceps and rhomboids. Make sure if you work your chest during an exercise routine that you also work the opposing muscles in the upper back. You can do these in sets of 8 reps. Possibly trying to do 3 sets depending on how heavy your weight is.
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