Dumbbell Pullover — Muscles Worked & RPE Load Guide
Dumbbell Pullover targets Lats as primary movers (1.0× set credit) alongside Chest, Triceps Brachii (0.5× synergist credit). Extended end-range stretch with neutral wrist path.
17-Muscle Fractional Recruitment & Weekly MEV–MRV Landmarks
Each working set ≥ RPE 6 triggers fractional hard-set credit toward Renaissance Periodization / Schoenfeld weekly hypertrophy landmarks.
| Muscle Group | Mechanical Role | Effort Share | Weekly Optimal Band (MEV–MAV) | Frequency & Research |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lats (Latissimus Dorsi) | Primary (1.0× set) | 60% | 10–22 sets/wk (MRV 25) | 2–4x / week · Evidence |
| Chest (Pectoralis Major) | Secondary (0.5× set) | 25% | 10–20 sets/wk (MRV 22) | 2–4x / week · Evidence |
| Triceps Brachii | Secondary (0.5× set) | 15% | 6–14 sets/wk (MRV 18) | 2–4x / week · Evidence |
Dumbbell Pullover Worked Wathan RPE Prescription Table (kg)
Worked kg values computed for Dumbbell Pullover using a worked 36.0 kg reference 1RM (per hand) rounded to 2 kg dumbbell increments. Mechanics: Independent unilateral stabilization; resistance curve: Extended end-range stretch with neutral wrist path.
| Reps | RPE 9.5 | RPE 9 | RPE 8.5 | RPE 8 | RPE 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 reps | 0 kg (89%) | 0 kg (83%) | 0 kg (83%) | 0 kg (83%) | 0 kg (78%) |
| 5 reps | 0 kg (83%) | 0 kg (78%) | 0 kg (78%) | 0 kg (78%) | 0 kg (78%) |
| 8 reps | 0 kg (72%) | 0 kg (72%) | 0 kg (72%) | 0 kg (72%) | 0 kg (72%) |
| 10 reps | 0 kg (72%) | 0 kg (72%) | 0 kg (67%) | 0 kg (67%) | 0 kg (67%) |
| 12 reps | 0 kg (67%) | 0 kg (67%) | 0 kg (67%) | 0 kg (67%) | 0 kg (61%) |
Strong, Hevy & French/English CSV Import Labels
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Taken-Rack Substitutes & Biomechanical Swaps
Ranked deterministically by weighted primary-muscle overlap inside the same measurement family.
Verified Peer-Reviewed Literature (PubMed & DOI)
| Peer-Reviewed Paper | Author & Journal | External Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Effects of the pullover exercise on the pectoralis major and latissimus dorsi muscles as evaluated by EMG. | Marchetti (2011) · Journal of applied biomechanics | PubMed 21975179 ↗ |
| A comparison of muscle activity and 1-RM strength of three chest-press exercises with different stability requirements. | Saeterbakken (2011) · Journal of sports sciences | PubMed 21225489 ↗ |
| The effects of ten weeks resistance training on sticking region in chest-press exercises. | Saeterbakken (2020) · PloS one | PubMed 32645111 ↗ |