Barbell Incline Wide Reverse-Grip Bench Press
The Barbell Incline Wide Reverse-Grip Bench Press is a compound exercise that mainly works the chest, with help from the shoulders and triceps. You'll need: barbell and incline bench.
Required Equipment
Barbell Incline Wide Reverse-Grip Bench Press Muscles Worked
Primary
Upper Chest (pectoralis major, clavicular head)
Secondary
Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid); Triceps (triceps brachii)
How to do the Barbell Incline Wide Reverse-Grip Bench Press
Set an incline bench to a moderate angle and lie back with your feet flat on the floor.
Grip the barbell with an underhand reverse grip slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
Lift the barbell off the rack and hold it steadily straight above your upper chest with locked wrists.
Inhale as you slowly lower the bar down toward your upper chest with controlled elbows tucked slightly.
Exhale as you press the barbell straight back up to the starting position by extending your arms.
Repeat for your desired number of controlled repetitions before carefully re-racking the bar.
Barbell Incline Wide Reverse-Grip Bench Press FAQs
What muscles does the Barbell Incline Wide Reverse-Grip Bench Press work?
The Barbell Incline Wide Reverse-Grip Bench Press mainly works the chest, with help from the shoulders and triceps. The main muscles are the pectoralis major.
What equipment do you need for the Barbell Incline Wide Reverse-Grip Bench Press?
Barbell and incline bench.
Is the Barbell Incline Wide Reverse-Grip Bench 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 Wide Reverse-Grip Bench Press go on?
It belongs on push day in a push/pull/legs routine.
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