Elbows bend excessively
Becomes a tricep extension rather than a lat/pec stretch.
Overactive muscles
TricepsLatissimus dorsi
Corrective work
Foam RollLats↗StretchLat stretch (kneeling overhead)↗Push · Upper Body
Dumbbell Pullover
Coaching cues
- Lie perpendicular on bench; shoulders on the pad, hips dropped
- Hold one DB with both hands; arms slightly bent
- Lower the DB over your head in a wide arc until fully stretched
- Pull back over the chest — feel the lat and pec stretch
Common faults 2
Hips rise during the movement
Core fails to maintain the hip-drop position; lower back loads.
Overactive muscles
Hip flexorsErector spinae
Corrective work
Foam RollHip flexors↗StretchHalf-kneeling hip flexor stretch↗