PULLOVERS

[Jordan]

ive never done a single set of them in all of my 3 three years of training, but just read an article saying that they are as good as rows and squats... i find this hard to believe but i want to try them out regardless, however im not sure where to fit them into my routine... they seem to work numerous muscles so i dont know whether to add them to my arm, chest or back day. any comments on when and how is the best to do them? all advice apreciated- thanks,
j

[Stonecold54]

Re: PULLOVERS

Originally posted by Jordan
ive never done a single set of them in all of my 3 three years of training, but just read an article saying that they are as good as rows and squats... i find this hard to believe but i want to try them out regardless, however im not sure where to fit them into my routine... they seem to work numerous muscles so i dont know whether to add them to my arm, chest or back day. any comments on when and how is the best to do them? all advice apreciated- thanks,
j

I take it you are talking about dumbell pullovers. I don't see much use in them. NOW if you find a good machine pullover that is worth its weight in gold. it is the only back movement that takes out the weak link (the arms) and works the back directly. an excellent mass movement to any workout.

[Thor]

Per SC's comment, are talking about machine or dumbbells (using a bench)?

[Jordan]

i was reffering to freeweight... my gym doesnt have a pullover machine

[JACKAL]

ive always done them on back day. if your chest and back days are spaced evenly i suppose you could do it on either one. ive heard that it works both chest and back also (however im fairly certain it primarily targets the back)

[SUBKING]

I usually do them on chest day but chest day and back day are 3 days apart, so it works out OK

[Jordan]

thanks for the advice. do you change your form in order to target certain muscles better?