Self Assisted Inverted Pullover
Expert Advice
Use your legs minimally to assist the movement, focusing on using your lats to pull your torso upwards.
How-to-do Steps
- Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor, close to your buttocks.
- Reach your arms overhead, planting your hands on the floor with your fingers pointing towards your feet.
- Use your lats to lift your upper body off the floor, assisting with your legs as needed.
- Slowly lower back down to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of reps.
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Muscles Worked
Self Assisted Inverted Pullover primarily targets the Lats, Abs, with Strength mechanics using Body Weight. Understanding muscle activation patterns helps you focus on proper engagement and maximize training effectiveness.
Primary
Lats60%
Abs40%
Equipment
Body Weight
Exercise Type
Strength
Sets & Reps Guidance
Beginner3 x 10-12
Intermediate4 x 8-10
Advanced4 x 6-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles does Self Assisted Inverted Pullover work?
Self Assisted Inverted Pullover primarily targets the Lats, Abs. It is classified as a Strength exercise performed with Body Weight.
How many sets and reps should I do for Self Assisted Inverted 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 Self Assisted Inverted Pullover suitable for beginners?
Self Assisted Inverted 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.
