How to Do Dumbbell Seated Reverse Close Grip Press

Dumbbell Seated Reverse Close Grip Press is a shoulders exercise using dumbbell, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Shoulders

Equipment

Dumbbell

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Dumbbell Seated Reverse Close Grip Press

  1. 01Sit on a bench with back support holding dumbbells at shoulder height with palms facing you.
  2. 02Keep your elbows tucked close to your torso and centered in front of your body.
  3. 03Press the dumbbells vertically until your arms are fully extended without locking the elbows.
  4. 04Maintain a neutral spine and keep your core braced to prevent arching your lower back.
  5. 05Lower the weights under control back to the starting position at mid-chest level.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Dumbbell Seated Reverse Close Grip Press

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Front delts Raises the arm forward and overhead.
  • Rear delts Pulls the arm back and stabilises the shoulder.

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

Keep your elbows tucked into your ribs and focus on driving the dumbbells upward to emphasize the anterior deltoid.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Dumbbell Seated Reverse Close Grip Press questions

What muscles does Dumbbell Seated Reverse Close Grip Press work?

Dumbbell Seated Reverse Close Grip Press is catalogued as a shoulders exercise in A90 Training Club, with the shoulders as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Dumbbell Seated Reverse Close Grip Press correctly?

Sit on a bench with back support holding dumbbells at shoulder height with palms facing you. Keep your elbows tucked close to your torso and centered in front of your body. Press the dumbbells vertically until your arms are fully extended without locking the elbows. Maintain a neutral spine and keep your core braced to prevent arching your lower back. Lower the weights under control back to the starting position at mid-chest level.

What is the A90 coach tip for Dumbbell Seated Reverse Close Grip Press?

Keep your elbows tucked into your ribs and focus on driving the dumbbells upward to emphasize the anterior deltoid.

Is Dumbbell Seated Reverse Close Grip Press suitable for beginners?

Dumbbell Seated Reverse Close Grip Press is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Dumbbell Seated Reverse Close Grip Press?

Dumbbell Seated Reverse Close Grip Press uses dumbbell.

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