Barbell Incline Reverse-Grip Press
The Barbell Incline Reverse-Grip Press is a compound exercise that mainly works the chest and triceps, with help from the shoulders. You'll need: barbell, incline bench and weight plates.
Required Equipment
Barbell Incline Reverse-Grip Press Muscles Worked
Primary
Upper Chest (pectoralis major, clavicular head); Triceps (triceps brachii)
Secondary
Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid)
How to do the Barbell Incline Reverse-Grip Press
Set an incline bench to a 30 to 45-degree angle and lie back with your feet flat on the floor.
Grip the barbell with an underhand grip, hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
Unrack the barbell carefully and hold it directly above your upper chest with your arms fully extended.
Inhale as you slowly lower the bar down toward your upper chest, keeping your elbows tucked close to your body.
Pause briefly when the bar is just above your chest, then exhale as you push the bar back up to the starting position.
Barbell Incline Reverse-Grip Press FAQs
What muscles does the Barbell Incline Reverse-Grip Press work?
The Barbell Incline Reverse-Grip Press mainly works the chest and triceps, with help from the shoulders. The main muscles are the pectoralis major and triceps brachii.
What equipment do you need for the Barbell Incline Reverse-Grip Press?
Barbell, incline bench and weight plates.
Is the Barbell Incline Reverse-Grip Press a compound exercise?
Yes. It's a compound movement, meaning it trains several muscle groups at once rather than isolating one.
What workout day should the Barbell Incline Reverse-Grip Press go on?
It belongs on push day in a push/pull/legs routine.
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