Machine Pullover
Also known as: Lever Pullover, Pullover Machine, Lat Pullover Machine, Machine Lat Pullover, Seated Pullover Machine
Body region
Muscles
Main
Helps
Holds
Equipment
Technique
- Adjust the seat so your shoulders line up with the machine's pivot and fasten the belt.
- Place your elbows or forearms on the pads with the bar behind your head.
- Drive the elbows forward and down in an arc until the bar reaches your waist.
- Let the bar return slowly until you feel a stretch in the lats.
Cues
- Push with the elbows; keep the hands loose.
- Keep your back against the pad throughout.
Common mistakes
- Setting the seat so the shoulders are off the pivot.
- Letting the weight snap back into a deep stretch.