Machine pullover
What is a machine pullover?
A seated pullover using a dedicated lever machine, with the upper arms moving from overhead toward the torso.
How do you perform a machine pullover?
Set up
- Adjust the seat and start position so your shoulders line up with the machine pivot.
- Sit against the back pad and take the handles, using any arm supports and entry lever as the machine directs.
Execution
- Bring your upper arms down toward your sides while keeping your back on the pad.
- Finish with the upper arms near your torso, keeping contact with the pad without forcing the range.
- Return slowly to a comfortable overhead position and use the entry lever to exit if needed.
Common mistakes
Forcing the overhead stretch
Adjust the starting range so you can return without shoulder discomfort.
Where it fits in a session
Use as a pullover in a back session after adjusting the seat and overhead start position.
Adjust the starting range so you can return without shoulder discomfort.
Muscles worked
Primary
Secondary
- None listed in this guide
Schematic surface view. Some muscles are partly visible or not shown.
The vendor illustration also shades the chest and arms. Its shading is illustrative and does not rank the muscles listed here.
Variations
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Frequently asked questions
How do I adjust the machine?
Adjust the seat and start position so your shoulders line up with the machine pivot. Sit against the back pad and take the handles, using any arm supports and entry lever as the machine directs.
Is this a chest press?
No. Bring your upper arms down toward your sides while keeping your back on the pad.