Classification
Type | auxiliary |
Mechanics | compound |
Direction | push |
Equipment | barbell |
Additional Equipment | bench press rack / flat bench |
Instructions
Preparation
Lie supine on flat bench. Grasp barbell with shoulderwide underhand grip. Dismount barbell and hold it above chest.Execution
Lower barbell to costal arch until elbows reach height of shoulders or bench pad. Return, keep arms slightly flexed. Repeat.Variations / Comments
Keep elbows close to torso.![Barbell Bench Press, Reverse Grip | Starting Position Barbell Bench Press, Reverse Grip Starting Position](/data/exercisefiles/12/2812.jpg)
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![Barbell Bench Press, Reverse Grip | Ending Position Barbell Bench Press, Reverse Grip Ending Position](/data/exercisefiles/13/2813.jpg)
Muscles
Target | Triceps Brachii |
Synergist | Deltoid, Anterior | Pectoralis Major, Sternal | Pectoralis Major, Clavicular |
Stabilizers | Biceps Brachii |
![Barbell Bench Press, Reverse Grip | Muscles Front Barbell Bench Press, Reverse Grip Muscles Front](/data/musclemaps/97/1197.jpg)
Front
![Barbell Bench Press, Reverse Grip | Muscles Rear Barbell Bench Press, Reverse Grip Muscles Rear](/data/musclemaps/98/1198.jpg)
Rear
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