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Reverse-Grip Bench Press

Perform the press with a supinated reverse grip.

Powerlifting

Lie on the bench and hold the bar with a supinated grip, with the palms facing toward the head. Keep the reverse grip as the bar lowers to the chest, then press it up without excessively bending the wrists back.

Body part
Chest
Equipment
Barbell
Level
★★★☆☆ (Intermediate)
Reverse-Grip Bench Press — Start position

Reverse-Grip Bench Press

Reverse-Grip Bench Press — Start position
01|Start position

Lie on the bench and hold the bar with a supinated grip, with the palms facing toward the head.

Reverse-Grip Bench Press — Movement
02|Movement

Keep the reverse grip as the bar lowers to the chest, then press it up without excessively bending the wrists back.

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Key points

  • Wrap both thumbs around the bar.
  • Keep the forearms from rotating.

Cautions

  • Stop if the supinated grip feels unstable.

MUSCLES

Main muscles

  • Pectoralis major
  • Triceps brachii
  • Anterior deltoid

Equipment: Barbell

Reverse-Grip Bench Press — Main muscles

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