How to Do Barbell Reverse Grip Bench Press

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

Primary muscle

Chest

Equipment

Barbell, Bench

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Barbell Reverse Grip Bench Press

  1. 01Lie on a flat bench and grasp the barbell with an underhand grip, hands slightly wider than shoulder-width.
  2. 02Unrack the bar and stabilize it directly over the lower chest with elbows tucked toward the ribs.
  3. 03Inhale and lower the barbell until it lightly touches the upper abdominal region.
  4. 04Exhale and drive the bar back up in a slight diagonal arc toward the chin until the arms are locked.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Barbell Reverse Grip Bench Press

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Chest Pushes the arms forward and across the body.

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 vertical forearm position throughout the press to avoid placing excessive shear force on the wrist joints.

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05 / FAQ

Barbell Reverse Grip Bench Press questions

What muscles does Barbell Reverse Grip Bench Press work?

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

How do you do Barbell Reverse Grip Bench Press correctly?

Lie on a flat bench and grasp the barbell with an underhand grip, hands slightly wider than shoulder-width. Unrack the bar and stabilize it directly over the lower chest with elbows tucked toward the ribs. Inhale and lower the barbell until it lightly touches the upper abdominal region. Exhale and drive the bar back up in a slight diagonal arc toward the chin until the arms are locked.

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

Maintain a vertical forearm position throughout the press to avoid placing excessive shear force on the wrist joints.

Is Barbell Reverse Grip Bench Press suitable for beginners?

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

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

Barbell Reverse Grip Bench Press uses barbell and bench.

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