Lying Shoulder Dumbbell Pullovers exercise

Straight Arm Pullovers is the best exercise to build a strong rib cage and build serratus anterior muscle to build a complete chest and back. Check the correct technique and expand your rib cage.

Purpose - To Build pectorals and expand the rib cage. Works directly on serratus anterior muscle to develop the back.

This exercise is done lying across on a bench with a heavy dumbbell.

Steps

1. Lie across on a bench on your shoulders so that your head is hanging.
    
2. Grasp a dumbbell with both hands and get it straight over your chest as shown in the picture.
    


3. Lower the dumbbell in an arc slowly getting a good stretch in your rib cage.
    
4. Lower the dumbbell as far as possible and then raise it back to the starting position.

Points to Remember

• Exhale while you exert.
• Maximum stretching ensures greatest expansion on rib cage.
• Relax your hips and let them fall as relaxed hips help in extra expansion.

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