Pullover

Teaching Points

• Attach the centre of the band to a fixed point close to the floor
  
  
• Lay on your back with the attachment behind your head
  
  
• Hold the ends in your hands
  
  
• Start with the arms straight, above your head and pull your hands forwards, over your head towards your waist
  
  
• Return to the starting position

Muscles Worked

• Latissimus Dorsi
  
  
• Pectoralis minor

Alternative exercises

• Dumbbell pullover
  
  
• Pullover resistance machine

Related Injuries

• Postural kyphosis