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How to do Barbell Wide Reverse Grip Bench Press
The barbell wide reverse grip bench press is a chest exercise that targets the pectorals, with secondary emphasis on the triceps and shoulders. It involves lying on a bench and pressing a barbell with a wide, reverse (underhand) grip.
How to do Barbell Wide Reverse Grip Bench Press, step by step
- Lie flat on a bench with your feet flat on the ground and your back pressed against the bench.
- Grasp the barbell with a wide reverse grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
- Lift the barbell off the rack and hold it directly above your chest with your arms fully extended.
- Lower the barbell slowly towards your chest, keeping your elbows tucked in and your wrists straight.
- Pause for a moment when the barbell touches your chest, then push it back up to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Barbell Wide Reverse Grip Bench Press works your chest as the main mover, with help from your triceps and shoulders.
Variations
Barbell Wide Reverse Grip Bench Press is a variation of Barbell Bench Press.
Track Barbell Wide Reverse Grip Bench Press in SPLYT
Barbell Wide Reverse Grip 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.
