Fit-ball Dumbbell Pullover

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Exercise Description

Target Area – Latissimus Dorsi

Ancillary Muscles – Triceps, Chest, Abdominals, Lower back, Gluteals, Hamstrings

Goal – To build, strengthen and isolate the latissimus dorsi

Alternate Exercises – Straight−arm Pulldown, Pullover Machine

Exercise Instructions

Sit on a fit−ball holding a single dumbbell and roll forward lying back on the ball placing the feet wide on the floor
The hips should be extended up, the chest should be lifted up and the head sloping slightly down over the back of the ball
Hold the DB vertically above the chest cupping the underneath of the upper side with both of the hands and bend the elbows slightly
In this position lower the DB very slowly over the back of the head tensing the abdominals hard so that your position on the fit−ball is secure
Stop when the hands are in line with the back of the head or when a good stretch is felt through the latissimus dorsi then lift it back to above the chest
Make sure the fit−ball remains stable throughout the movement
Breathe in on the way down and out on the way up

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