Dumbbell Incline Reverse-Grip Bench Press
The Dumbbell Incline Reverse-Grip Bench Press is a compound exercise that mainly works the chest, with help from the triceps and shoulders. You'll need: dumbbells, exercise bench and incline bench.
Required Equipment
Dumbbell Incline Reverse-Grip Bench Press Muscles Worked
Primary
Upper Chest (pectoralis major, clavicular head)
Secondary
Triceps (triceps brachii); Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid)
How to do the Dumbbell Incline Reverse-Grip Bench Press
Set an adjustable bench to a 30-degree incline and sit back with a pair of dumbbells held at shoulder level using a reverse, palms-facing-you grip.
Plant your feet firmly on the floor and keep your back pressed flat against the backrest throughout the movement.
Press the dumbbells straight up toward the ceiling by extending your arms, keeping your elbows tucked close to your torso.
Pause briefly at the top position while squeezing your upper chest muscles.
Slowly lower the dumbbells back down to your starting shoulder level in a controlled, steady motion.
Dumbbell Incline Reverse-Grip Bench Press FAQs
What muscles does the Dumbbell Incline Reverse-Grip Bench Press work?
The Dumbbell Incline Reverse-Grip Bench Press mainly works the chest, with help from the triceps and shoulders. The main muscles are the pectoralis major.
What equipment do you need for the Dumbbell Incline Reverse-Grip Bench Press?
Dumbbells, exercise bench and incline bench.
Is the Dumbbell Incline 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 Dumbbell Incline Reverse-Grip Bench Press go on?
It belongs on push day in a push/pull/legs routine.
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