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Weight Plate Bent Arm Pullover

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Weight Plate Bent Arm Pullover Overview

The weight plate bent arm pullover is a chest-focused workout that utilizes a weight plate for resistance.

This exercise involves lying on a bench and holding the weight plate with both hands, then lowering it behind the head and bringing it back up.

While the workout also engages the back and triceps, its main emphasis is on targeting and strengthening the chest muscles.

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Weight Plate Bent Arm Pullover Instructions

  1. Start by lying flat on your back on a bench, with your feet planted firmly on the ground.
  2. Hold a weight plate with both hands, keeping your arms slightly bent and extended above your chest.
  3. Inhale deeply, then exhale as you slowly lower the weight plate behind your head, maintaining a slight bend in your arms.
  4. Continue lowering the weight plate until you feel a stretch in your chest and shoulders.
  5. Inhale again, then exhale as you raise the weight plate back to the starting position, keeping your arms slightly bent.
  6. Repeat the movement for the desired number of repetitions, focusing on maintaining control and feeling the tension in your chest and shoulders.

Weight Plate Bent Arm Pullover Tips

  1. Start with a weight plate that challenges you, but allows for proper form and control.
  2. Lie flat on a bench, knees bent, and feet firmly planted on the ground.
  3. Grip the weight plate with both hands, arms extended above your chest.
  4. Slowly lower the weight plate behind your head, keeping your elbows slightly bent.
  5. Engage your chest muscles as you bring the weight plate back up to the starting position.
  6. Focus on maintaining a steady and controlled movement throughout the exercise.

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