Reverse-Grip Bench Press

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Equipment Needed

  • Barbell
  • Flat Bench

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How to do Reverse-Grip Bench Press :

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reverse-grip bench press is a free weights exercise that primarily targets the triceps and to a lesser degree also targets the chest and shoulders ...more

reverse-grip bench press is a free weights exercise that primarily targets the triceps and to a lesser degree also targets the chest and shoulders.

The only reverse-grip bench press equipment that you really need is the following: barbell and flat bench. There are however many different reverse-grip bench press variations that you can try out that may require different types of reverse-grip bench press equipment or may even require no equipment at all.

Learning proper reverse-grip bench press form is easy with the step by step reverse-grip bench press instructions, reverse-grip bench press tips, and the instructional reverse-grip bench press technique video on this page. reverse-grip bench press is a exercise for those with a expert level of physical fitness and exercise experience. Watch the reverse-grip bench press video, learn how to do the reverse-grip bench press , and then be sure and browse through the reverse-grip bench press workouts on our workout plans page!

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Tips

  1. Keep elbows tucked in. Do not let them flare out.
  2. Use gloves for wrist support.
  3. Use a lightweight if it is your first time trying this exercise. If you have shoulder problems be especially careful as this exercise can put a good amount of strain on the shoulders.

Variations

  1. Adjust width of grip to target different areas of the triceps and chest (closer together is more tricep involvement).
  2. Place a small piece of two-by-four on your chest and lower weight down to the boar, pause, then push back up.
  3. Use a pair of dumbbells, instead of a barbell.

Types

  • Force Type: Push
  • Mechanics Type: Compound

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Equipment Needed

  • Barbell
  • Flat Bench

Featured Plans

Tips

  1. Keep elbows tucked in. Do not let them flare out.
  2. Use gloves for wrist support.
  3. Use a lightweight if it is your first time trying this exercise. If you have shoulder problems be especially careful as this exercise can put a good amount of strain on the shoulders.

Variations

  1. Adjust width of grip to target different areas of the triceps and chest (closer together is more tricep involvement).
  2. Place a small piece of two-by-four on your chest and lower weight down to the boar, pause, then push back up.
  3. Use a pair of dumbbells, instead of a barbell.

Types

  • Force Type: Push
  • Mechanics Type: Compound