Exercise Guide

Barbell Wide Reverse Grip Bench Press

intermediate
Exercise Visual

Barbell Wide Reverse Grip Bench Press

Pectorals Barbell

intermediate

Category

chest

Body Part

chest

Equipment

barbell

Target

pectorals

Instructions

  1. 1

    Lie flat on a bench with your feet flat on the ground and your back pressed against the bench.

  2. 2

    Grasp the barbell with a wide reverse grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.

  3. 3

    Lift the barbell off the rack and hold it directly above your chest with your arms fully extended.

  4. 4

    Lower the barbell slowly towards your chest, keeping your elbows tucked in and your wrists straight.

  5. 5

    Pause for a moment when the barbell touches your chest, then push it back up to the starting position.

  6. 6

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles

TricepsPectoralsShoulders