EZ-Bar Pull-over
Muscle Groups: Lats, Triceps
EZ-Bar Pull-over focuses on Lats, Triceps, with Chest, Abs, Shoulders working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform EZ-Bar Pull-over with proper form and technique.
- 1
Lie on a flat bench with your head near one end, holding an EZ-bar with an overhand grip, hands slightly narrower than shoulder-width apart.
- 2
Extend your arms straight up over your chest, keeping a slight bend in your elbows.
- 3
Slowly lower the bar in an arc behind your head towards the floor, feeling a stretch in your lats and chest.
- 4
Engage your lats and triceps to pull the bar back up in the same arc over your chest to the starting position.
Secondary Muscles
While EZ-Bar Pull-over primarily targets Lats, Triceps , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Chest, Abs, Shoulders . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed EZ-Bar Pull-over, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as EZ-Bar Pull-over, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
