Classification
Type | auxiliary |
Mechanics | isolated |
Direction | push |
Equipment | ez-bar |
Additional Equipment | flat bench |
Instructions
Preparation
Grasp ez-bar with narrow overhand grip and lie supine on flat bench. Hold barbell above head and elbows slightly flexed.Execution
Lower barbell beyond head until upper arms are parallel to floor. Return and repeat.Variations / Comments
Keep hips on bench. Range of motion depends on individual shoulder flexibility. Optionally place flat bench perpendicular to body with upper back resting on bench.![Ez-Bar Pull Over | Starting Position Ez-Bar Pull Over Starting Position](/data/exercisefiles/50/1150.jpg)
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![Ez-Bar Pull Over | Ending Position Ez-Bar Pull Over Ending Position](/data/exercisefiles/51/1151.jpg)
Muscles
Target | Pectoralis Major, Sternal |
Synergist | Latissimus Dorsi | Deltoid, Posterior | Rhomboids |
Stabilizers | Triceps Brachii | Deltoid, Anterior | Pectoralis Major, Clavicular | Wrist Flexors |
![Ez-Bar Pull Over | Muscles Front Ez-Bar Pull Over Muscles Front](/data/musclemaps/33/633.jpg)
Front
![Ez-Bar Pull Over | Muscles Rear Ez-Bar Pull Over Muscles Rear](/data/musclemaps/34/634.jpg)
Rear
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