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barbell reverse grip decline bench press

barbell reverse grip decline bench press exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: pectorals. Equipment: barbell.

barbell reverse grip decline bench press exercise demonstration
Target muscle
pectorals
Muscle group
triceps
Body part
chest
Equipment
barbell

Secondary muscles

triceps, shoulders

How to perform

  1. Lie on a decline bench with your feet secured and your head lower than your hips.
  2. Grasp the barbell with a reverse grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
  3. Unrack the barbell and lower it slowly towards your chest, keeping your elbows tucked in.
  4. Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push the barbell back up to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.