EZ-Bar Pull-over
Muscle Groups: Lats
EZ-Bar Pull-over focuses on Lats, with Chest, Triceps, 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 supine on a flat bench with your head near one end. Hold an EZ bar with an overhand, shoulder-width grip, extending it above your chest.
- 2
Keeping your arms mostly straight with a slight bend in the elbows, slowly lower the EZ bar in an arc behind your head until you feel a stretch in your chest and lats.
- 3
Pull the EZ bar back over your chest in the same arc, using your lats and chest, until your arms are fully extended above your shoulders.
Secondary Muscles
While EZ-Bar Pull-over primarily targets Lats , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Chest, Triceps, 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.
