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Dumbbell pullover: how to do it

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Dumbbell above your chest

  1. Starting position

    Lie on a bench with your feet on the floor and hold one dumbbell in both hands above your chest with slightly bent elbows.

  2. The movement

    Lower the dumbbell in an arc behind your head, then bring it back above your chest with nearly straight arms.

Most common mistake

Don't bend your elbows more during the movement, keep the same slight bend and keep your back still on the bench.

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