Muscles Worked: Chest, triceps, forearms, lats.

Intro: Barbell pullovers are an isolation exercise, which does not allow for maximum overload of your muscles. Like other isolation exercises, they do have a place in a fitness or weight lifting routine. Doing them in addition to key pressing movements will be a nice supplement to an already established regimen.

How it is performed: Load up a straight or EZ curl bar before beginning with appropriate weight. The EZ curl bar is recommended for safety and comfort. Grip the bar at about shoulder width distance. Approach the flat bench and lie with your head slightly off. Hold the bar directly above your chest with arms slightly bent. In a controlled fashion, lower the bar behind your head as far to the ground as you can without any discomfort. When you have reached this position, slowly raise the curl bar back to the starting position above your chest.