Dumbbell Pullover on Floor

The dumbbell pullover lying on the floor instead of across a bench; the floor ends each rep behind the head and keeps the shoulders out of a deep stretch.

How to do it

Setup

Lying on the back, knees bent, feet flat, one dumbbell held over the chest in both hands, arms nearly straight.

Steps

Lower the dumbbell in an arc behind the head until it touches the floor lightly.
Keep the elbows slightly bent and the lower back down.
Bring it back over the chest along the same arc.

Common mistakes

Dropping the bell onto the floor: touch it lightly. Arching the lower back as the arms go overhead: ribs down, back flat. Bending the elbows into a press: the angle stays fixed.

Breathing

Deep inhale lowering behind the head, exhale pulling over.