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Dumbbell Pullover on floor

Expert Advice

Keep your movements controlled and focus on the stretch and contraction of the chest and lats without arching your back excessively.

How-to-do Steps

  1. Lie flat on the floor, holding a dumbbell with both hands above your chest, arms extended.
  2. Keep a slight bend in your elbows as you lower the dumbbell back and over your head.
  3. Stretch your arms back as far as comfortable, feeling the stretch in your chest and lats.
  4. Bring the dumbbell back to the starting position above your chest.

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Muscles Worked

Dumbbell Pullover on floor primarily targets the Chest, with Strength mechanics using Dumbbell. Understanding muscle activation patterns helps you focus on proper engagement and maximize training effectiveness.

Primary
Chest
Chest50%
Secondary
Shoulders
Shoulders25%
Lats
Lats15%
Triceps
Triceps10%
Equipment
Dumbbell
Dumbbell
Exercise Type
Strength
50%Chest25%Shoulders15%Lats10%Triceps

Sets & Reps Guidance

Beginner3 x 10-12
Intermediate4 x 8-10
Advanced4 x 6-8

Frequently Asked Questions

What muscles does Dumbbell Pullover on floor work?
Dumbbell Pullover on floor primarily targets the Chest. Secondary muscles involved include Shoulders, Lats, Triceps. It is classified as a Strength exercise performed with Dumbbell.
How many sets and reps should I do for Dumbbell Pullover on floor?
For beginners, start with 3 sets of 10-12. Intermediate lifters can do 4 sets of 8-10. Advanced athletes can push to 4 sets of 6-8. Adjust based on your goals and recovery capacity.
Is Dumbbell Pullover on floor suitable for beginners?
Dumbbell Pullover on floor is rated as intermediate difficulty. Beginners may want to start with lighter loads or simpler variations and progress to this exercise as their strength and coordination improve.