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Dumbbell
Dumbbell Pull Over
A lying dumbbell pull over that strengthens the lats through a long overhead range golfers can actually use.
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Why it matters for golf
The lats connect the arms to the trunk and drive much of the pull through the downswing. The pull over strengthens them through a long overhead arc, building both strength and usable range for a fuller backswing.
Coaching cues
- Keep a slight bend in the elbows throughout.
- Lower until you feel a stretch through the lats.
- Pull back over the chest with control.
- Ribs down, don't let the back arch off the bench.
Common faults
- Arching the low back to gain fake range.
- Bending and straightening the elbows, turning it into a press.
- Rushing through the stretch position.