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Dumbbell pullovers

	Dumbbell Pullovers - allow you to stress the back AND chest together in one exercise A nice alternative to the lat pulldown or seated row
	What you need for Dumbbell pullovers : A dumbbell A flat bench

how to do it

Grasp a heavy dumbbell. Lie on a bench, keeping a flat back, your feet on the floor and your head on the bench

Hold the weight above your chest with your arms slightly bent at the elbows. This is the start position

Inhale deeply. Slowly lower the weight back behind your head. Pause briefly before returning the weight to the start position

Repeat for the desired number of repetitions. i.e. 6 - 8 power and strength, 8 - 12 for muscular size and 12 - 15 for muscle tone

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