The old Nautilus pullover machine might be the best overall lat movement that exists.
But if you don't have access to antique strength training equipment, then the dumbbell pullover is a solid alternative. Problem is, once the dumbbell crosses over your face there's basically zero resistance in the movement. Here's how to solve that problem.
Dumbbell Pullover With Band
Adding a band increases the resistance through the movement. You'll get a similar affect as you would with the classic pullover machine.
Ten years ago, most people who trained with weights had never heard of a "strength coach." Oh sure, there were sports coaches who worked with athletes on performance. And there were famous bodybuilders who theorized on hypertrophy methods in the magazines.
In my last article, Pendulum Training, I introduced the basic principles behind a new way to plan your workouts. This new way of thinking is based on a frequent pre-planned variation of training objectives and means.