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barbell reverse grip incline bench press

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

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

Secondary muscles

triceps, shoulders

How to perform

  1. Set up an incline bench at a 45-degree angle.
  2. Lie down on the bench with your feet flat on the ground.
  3. Grasp the barbell with a reverse grip, hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
  4. Unrack the barbell and lower it slowly towards your chest, keeping your elbows tucked in.
  5. Pause for a moment when the barbell touches your chest.
  6. Push the barbell back up to the starting position, fully extending your arms.
  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.