Barbell Wide Reverse Grip Bench Press

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Learn how to do the Barbell Wide Reverse Grip Bench Press with proper form and technique. This barbell exercise primarily targets your Pectorals, with secondary emphasis on Triceps, Shoulders.

Barbell Wide Reverse Grip Bench Press exercise demonstration showing proper form

How to Do the Barbell Wide Reverse Grip Bench Press

Follow these steps to perform the Barbell Wide Reverse Grip Bench Press with correct form:

  1. 1Lie flat on a bench with your feet flat on the ground and your back pressed against the bench.
  2. 2Grasp the barbell with a wide reverse grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
  3. 3Lift the barbell off the rack and hold it directly above your chest with your arms fully extended.
  4. 4Lower the barbell slowly towards your chest, keeping your elbows tucked in and your wrists straight.
  5. 5Pause for a moment when the barbell touches your chest, then push it back up to the starting position.
  6. 6Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Barbell Wide Reverse Grip Bench Press Muscles Worked

Primary

pectorals

Secondary

tricepsshoulders

Exercise Details

Equipment
barbell
Body Part
chest
Category
Extended

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