Lats exercise · ez barbell
EZ Bar Lying Bent Arms Pullover
The ez bar lying bent arms pullover is an ez barbell exercise that targets the lats, with the triceps and chest assisting.
- Target muscle
- Lats
- Also works
- Triceps, chest
- Equipment
- Ez barbell
- Body part
- Back
How to do the ez bar lying bent arms pullover
- Lie flat on a bench with your head at one end and your feet on the floor.
- Hold the EZ barbell with a pronated grip (palms facing away from you) and your hands shoulder-width apart.
- Extend your arms straight above your chest, keeping a slight bend in your elbows.
- Lower the barbell in an arc motion behind your head, maintaining the slight bend in your elbows.
- Pause for a moment, then return the barbell to the starting position by reversing the arc motion.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Sets and reps
For muscle growth, 3–4 sets of 8–12 reps with 60–90 seconds of rest is a proven starting point. For strength, use a heavier weight for 3–5 sets of 3–6 reps and rest 2–3 minutes. Add a little weight once you hit the top of your rep range on every set.
Muscles worked
The main muscle is the lats. The triceps and chest work as secondary muscles. See all lat exercises or every ez bar exercise.
