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How to do Barbell Incline Reverse-grip Press

The barbell incline reverse-grip press is a compound upper body exercise that targets the triceps while also engaging the chest and shoulders. It is performed on an incline bench using a reverse (underhand) grip on the barbell.

Barbell Incline Reverse-grip Press demonstration
Primary muscle
Triceps
Also works
Chest and Shoulders
Equipment
Barbell
Level
Intermediate
Category
Triceps

How to do Barbell Incline Reverse-grip Press, step by step

  1. Set up an incline bench at a 45-degree angle.
  2. Lie back on the bench and grasp the barbell with a reverse grip, hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
  3. Unrack the barbell and lower it towards your upper chest, keeping your elbows tucked in.
  4. Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push the barbell back up to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Barbell Incline Reverse-grip Press works your triceps as the main mover, with help from your chest and shoulders.

Track Barbell Incline Reverse-grip Press in SPLYT

Barbell Incline Reverse-grip Press is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.

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