Exercises / Chest / Barbell Wide Reverse Grip Bench Press
Barbell Wide Reverse Grip Bench Press
Barbell Wide Reverse Grip Bench Press: step-by-step technique, the muscles it works and a demo clip. Equipment: barbell.
- Equipmentbarbell
- Body partchest
- Primary muscles
- pectorals, triceps
- Secondary muscles
- shoulders
How to do it
- 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.