Is this Back/Chest Exercise Underrated?

[JoanParker]

Appreciate you going over this move ☺️ Just getting arm strength built up after breast cancer surgeries! Enjoy a fabulous day☀️

[-ram-m]

Agreed. This was in all the body building books in the 80s/90s (similar machine, too). I think even Arnold even said it was one of the best upper body movements. I tried to do it, but it always seems to tax my triceps more than anything. The machine was perhaps a bit better in isolating the chest/back.

[michaelcapeless]

Oh, yeah. This one. I like this one. Was doing it yesterday at the gym (upper back across the bench) and was thinking then how good it felt. Thanks Corey.

[Ydkm]

Love this move!! I do it regularly as it doesn't cause shoulder pain and really works on my upper body. Thank you!

[beejcarson]

I love the dumbbell pullover. I’m like the one person at my gym who ever seems to do it.

[NanaOwlKat]

I love pullovers. I just rotated them back into my workout a few weeks ago. I was again reminded of just how compound this exercise is. It lit up my core, chest and lats in places my other lifts hadn't been hitting. It also works grip strength differently than most other popular lifts. I have puny wrists, so this really helps me.

[edge]

My favorite variation is the barbell pullover while always squeezing my hands in like I'm trying to bring them together. You can even play with different grip distances.

[Thechicky]

This is the only way I can do weights for my triceps due to a damaged anterior shoulder from breast recon years ago. It gives me stability while still being able to get the benefit of the exercise. Thanks for the great explanation and example!!

[valerie]

I love pullovers! Do them a fair amount. I feel my abs working too when doing them

[fiercebone]

The dumbbell pullover is one of my favorite movements. Very underrated. I did 4 sets of 12 today. Great stretch on the lats and chest.

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[MrShamless]

Thanks for reminding me! I'll use this on my next exercise rotation. Haven't done these in 1, 5 year.

[JohnBenson]

The reason the pullover is not used is because it puts an extreme pressure on the shoulder ball and socket.

[sarahlytton]

I love this exercise, I can really feel it in my abs too 😊

[Valentinathevamp]

The only reason I don't do this is because I'm really clumsy. My ex use to ensure he was right over me when I did certain exercises - this was one of them.

[shannonlee]

One of my favorites is the pullover. Incorporate it quite regularly in my workouts.💕💪

[CharlestonTracy]

I love this exercise! I think it’s great for the obliques too!!!

[doloresvega]

Going to use this exercise with my routine!

[DeepEndDiving]

I love this move. I don't do it often enough but when I do, I really feel my lats working.

[mykolasjatautis]

This one is simply marvellous :) It helps to open up the chest by mobilizing ribcage (eventhough it may sound scary for many) as well as increases lung capacity ;)

[apbeauregard]

U didn't address why it is controversial.