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Dumbbell Pullover Hip Extension on Exercise Ball

Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Dumbbell Pullover Hip Extension on Exercise Ball.

MediumGlutesMiddle chest

About this exercise

A compound movement that combines a dumbbell pullover with a simultaneous hip extension on an exercise ball. The dual demand trains the chest and lats through the pullover arc while activating the glutes and hamstrings through the hip drive, making it an efficient full-body integration exercise.

How to Perform

  • Sit on an exercise ball and walk forward until your upper back rests on the ball in a bridge position with your hips at roughly bench height
  • Hold a single dumbbell with both hands above your chest, arms slightly bent at the elbows
  • Begin by simultaneously lowering your hips toward the floor and arcing the dumbbell back over your head
  • Reach full hip extension and full overhead stretch at the same time
  • Drive your hips back up while pulling the dumbbell back to the starting position above your chest
  • Keep the movement smooth and coordinated, avoiding any sudden jerking

Muscle Activation

Primary
GlutesMiddle chest
Secondary
TricepsHamstringsRear shouldersTrapeziusMiddle back

Common Mistakes

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About the Dumbbell Pullover Hip Extension on Exercise Ball

The Dumbbell Pullover Hip Extension on Exercise Ball is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.