The 1-leg dumbbell pullover is a nice variation on a classic. It’ll add a rotary stability challenge to what is normally considered an upper body and anterior core drill. I’m using this variation a bit more this time of year (with throwing volume and intensity ramping up), as you can get a good training effect with less external loading.
We'll usually program this for 3-4 sets of 4-5 reps per side. It pairs well with exercises that aren't concrete push or pull exercises: Turkish Get-ups, kettlebell windmills, and bottoms-up kettlebell carries. I even like pairing it up with TRX Ys, as it's effectively the opposite pattern. Enjoy!
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For some reason, the pullover has become one of those old strength training exercises that has fallen out of favor with in the iron game. I'm not sure why, as it definitely has some utility on a number of fronts, provided that you do it correctly. Check out today's video to learn the "why" and "how" of the dumbbell pullover:
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