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How to do Barbell Reverse Grip Incline Bench Press
The barbell reverse grip incline bench press is a chest exercise performed on an incline bench using a barbell with a reverse (underhand) grip. This variation targets the upper chest and also involves the triceps and shoulders. It requires good technique and control to perform safely, especially due to the unusual grip and incline position.
How to do Barbell Reverse Grip Incline Bench Press, step by step
- Set up an incline bench at a 45-degree angle.
- Lie down on the bench with your feet flat on the ground.
- Grasp the barbell with a reverse grip, hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
- Unrack the barbell and lower it slowly towards your chest, keeping your elbows tucked in.
- Pause for a moment when the barbell touches your chest.
- Push the barbell back up to the starting position, fully extending your arms.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Barbell Reverse Grip Incline Bench Press works your chest as the main mover, with help from your triceps and shoulders.
Variations
Barbell Reverse Grip Incline Bench Press is a variation of Barbell Incline Bench Press.
Track Barbell Reverse Grip Incline Bench Press in SPLYT
Barbell Reverse Grip Incline Bench 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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