EZ-Bar Lying Bent Arms Pullover
Expert Advice
Keep your arms slightly bent throughout the exercise to avoid strain on your elbows and maintain control of the EZ bar.
How-to-do Steps
- Lie on a flat bench with your feet planted on the ground.
- Hold an EZ bar with a shoulder-width grip above your chest, arms slightly bent.
- Lower the bar in an arc behind your head while keeping your arms fixed in the bent position.
- Bring the bar back to the starting position using the same arc motion.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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Muscles Worked
EZ-Bar Lying Bent Arms Pullover primarily targets the Lats, with Strength mechanics using EZ Barbell. Understanding muscle activation patterns helps you focus on proper engagement and maximize training effectiveness.
Primary
Lats50%
Secondary
Shoulders20%
Chest20%
Triceps10%
Equipment
EZ Barbell
Exercise Type
Strength
Sets & Reps Guidance
Beginner3 x 10-12
Intermediate4 x 8-10
Advanced4 x 6-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles does EZ-Bar Lying Bent Arms Pullover work?
EZ-Bar Lying Bent Arms Pullover primarily targets the Lats. Secondary muscles involved include Shoulders, Chest, Triceps. It is classified as a Strength exercise performed with EZ Barbell.
How many sets and reps should I do for EZ-Bar Lying Bent Arms Pullover?
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 EZ-Bar Lying Bent Arms Pullover suitable for beginners?
EZ-Bar Lying Bent Arms Pullover 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.
