Hey there, thank you! I totally forgot about these when setting up my workout schedule and I'm really focusing on lats or at least I want to for a while. Is there any difference between straight arm and bent arm for the dumbbell pullovers, or the position on the bench, for example whole body or just the back?
Glad it helped. For pullovers: straight vs bent arm is mostly about comfort and shoulder safety, lat activation stays similar if you control the movement. As for position, bridging gives more stability, especially with heavier weights, since lying flat makes it easier to get pulled backwards.
These absolutely torch the lats! I've been getting really into the bodyweight version, the "human pullover," as a finisher during my calisthenics push/pull circuits.
Good morning,
I understand better with visuals. Are short video clips of these exercises possible?
Thanks,
Adam
I have not recorded any but here are some great videos that I found :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQjWlIwG4sI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMo3HJoawrU
Hey there, thank you! I totally forgot about these when setting up my workout schedule and I'm really focusing on lats or at least I want to for a while. Is there any difference between straight arm and bent arm for the dumbbell pullovers, or the position on the bench, for example whole body or just the back?
Glad it helped. For pullovers: straight vs bent arm is mostly about comfort and shoulder safety, lat activation stays similar if you control the movement. As for position, bridging gives more stability, especially with heavier weights, since lying flat makes it easier to get pulled backwards.
Oh, I see. Thank you again! ☺️
No worries! Feel free to reach out if you have any question ;)
These absolutely torch the lats! I've been getting really into the bodyweight version, the "human pullover," as a finisher during my calisthenics push/pull circuits.
These are fire! I also like working on front levers to get the same effect.
I agree that individual dumbbell rows are a great back builder, specially for your lats.
But after some reps I feel some pain in my rear delts that can makes me stop. Any tips for preventing rear delt pain?
What kind of pain are you feeling? Muscular, joint-related?
If you are feeling your rear delts more than your lats, try protracting the scapula, so round the upper back and don't go as high.
These will allow you to focus only on the shoulder movement and will prevent the rear delts from taking over.
I think I'm feeling muscular pain. I'll try to proact the scapula.
Thanks.
Tell me how it goes ;)
weighted pull-ups have honestly been the best for me, insane pump, insane stretch and everything. Nice article man!