Strength exercise

Reverse Grip Bench Press

How to do it

  1. Lie on a flat bench and grip the bar with a supinated, palms up grip just outside shoulder width.
  2. Unrack the bar and set the shoulder blades back and down before the first rep.
  3. Lower the bar with control to the lower chest, keeping the elbows tucked closer to the torso than a standard grip.
  4. Press the bar back up along a slightly arced path, engaging the chest, triceps, and the forearm flexors that keep the wrists locked.
  5. Exhale through the press and inhale on the descent, keeping the bar speed even.
  6. Keep the wrists stacked directly over the forearms throughout; letting them bend back is a common fault with the underhand grip.

Muscles worked

ChestMuscles located in the front of the upper body, primarily responsible for pushing movements. All Chest exercises
TricepsMuscles located at the back of the upper arm, responsible for extending the elbow. All Triceps exercises
Forearm FlexorsGroup of muscles on the inner forearm responsible for wrist flexion and grip strength. All Forearm Flexors exercises

Related Chest exercises

Type
Strength
Equipment
Barbell, Flat Bench, Weight Plates
Primary muscles
Chest, Triceps, Forearm Flexors
Measured in
Reps and weight