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Two-time Mr. Olympia Brandon Curry loves to maximize his muscle by getting the most out of any machine, and in a recent Instagram post, \u201cThe Prodigy\u201d shared the \u2018why\u2019 and the \u2018how\u2019 as relates to building a barrel chest with pullovers. Here\u2019s what you need to know. The pullover machine<\/a> is a staple exercise used by many bodybuilders, and legends like Dorian Yates have praised its ability to build the back and shoulders, but the pullover is also perfect for building the pecs, if you know how. \u201cDo you do pullovers for chest?\u201d asked Curry in a recent Instagram post for his 1.2 million Instagram followers. \u201cWell maybe after this video you\u2019ll give it a shot.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cNow, I like to use a pullover machine to target the chest because I don\u2019t want to fool with dumbbells,\u201d joked the jacked bodybuilder, noting that machines allow an individual to train heavy without the same risk of injury that is associated with free weights. While the classic dumbbell pullover or flat bench press requires you to lay on a bench and hover a massive weight over your head, the pullover machine puts an individual in a seated position, and the weight travels on a fixed path.<\/p>\n To get setup, Curry explained that you won\u2019t be utilizing the elbow pads to help move the weight. Instead, with arms straight, grab the top bar with a pronated (overhand) grip \u201cand get a stretch, behind the head,\u201d advised the big man. Next, \u201cGet that butt back, get a better stretch. You can get a better stretch if you don\u2019t arch your back,\u201d explained Curry of his posture while seated.<\/p>\n Once you have your arms extended for the stretch, the next step is to bring the bar down. \u201cPush through the chest,\u201d said Curry, until the edge of the pad is level with the mid chest. \u201cAnd that\u2019s all you need to target the chest,\u201d confirms the coach. \u201cIf you go any lower, you\u2019re going to bring the lats in,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n \u201cThe Prodigy\u201d also noted that when compared to free weights, he can more safely push the load to failure, knowing that the machine will keep him safe. \u201cGive it a shot,\u201d enthused the bodybuilder. Now go and pump up those pecs.<\/p>\n To follow Brandon Curry on Instagram, click here.<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\nWhy Brandon Curry Uses the Pullover Machine for Chest<\/h3>\n
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