How to Do Barbell Reverse Close Grip Bench Press

Barbell Reverse Close Grip Bench Press is a triceps exercise using barbell and bench, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Triceps

Equipment

Barbell, Bench

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Barbell Reverse Close Grip Bench Press

  1. 01Lie on a flat bench and grasp the barbell with an underhand grip at shoulder width.
  2. 02Unrack the bar and hold it directly over your lower chest with arms locked.
  3. 03Lower the bar slowly toward your upper abdominal region while keeping your elbows tucked.
  4. 04Press the bar upward in a slight diagonal path back to the starting position.
  5. 05Exhale on the effort and keep your feet planted firmly on the floor.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Barbell Reverse Close Grip Bench Press

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Triceps Straightens the elbow to push weight away.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Maintain a tight grip and ensure the bar touches the lower chest to maximize tricep and inner chest recruitment.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Barbell Reverse Close Grip Bench Press questions

What muscles does Barbell Reverse Close Grip Bench Press work?

Barbell Reverse Close Grip Bench Press is catalogued as a triceps exercise in A90 Training Club, with the triceps as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Barbell Reverse Close Grip Bench Press correctly?

Lie on a flat bench and grasp the barbell with an underhand grip at shoulder width. Unrack the bar and hold it directly over your lower chest with arms locked. Lower the bar slowly toward your upper abdominal region while keeping your elbows tucked. Press the bar upward in a slight diagonal path back to the starting position. Exhale on the effort and keep your feet planted firmly on the floor.

What is the A90 coach tip for Barbell Reverse Close Grip Bench Press?

Maintain a tight grip and ensure the bar touches the lower chest to maximize tricep and inner chest recruitment.

Is Barbell Reverse Close Grip Bench Press suitable for beginners?

Barbell Reverse Close Grip Bench Press is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Barbell Reverse Close Grip Bench Press?

Barbell Reverse Close Grip Bench Press uses barbell and bench.

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