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Dumbbell Pullover (V2)

Expert Advice

Perform the movement in a controlled manner and avoid letting your hips sag to keep constant tension on the targeted muscles.

How-to-do Steps

  1. Lie on a flat bench with your head near the edge, holding a dumbbell with both hands above your chest.
  2. Keep your arms slightly bent and lower the dumbbell back and over your head.
  3. Bring the dumbbell back to the starting position, engaging your chest and lats.
  4. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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Muscles Worked

Dumbbell Pullover (V2) 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
Shoulders20%
Lats
Lats20%
Triceps
Triceps10%
Equipment
Dumbbell
Dumbbell
Exercise Type
Strength
50%Chest20%Shoulders20%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 (V2) work?
Dumbbell Pullover (V2) 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 (V2)?
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 (V2) suitable for beginners?
Dumbbell Pullover (V2) 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.