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Reverse-Grip Barbell Bench Press

Main muscle
Mid Chest
Muscle group
Chest
Equipment
Barbell

How to do it

  1. 1Lie on a flat bench and grip the bar with palms facing you.
  2. 2Set your feet flat and shoulder blades back and down.
  3. 3Lower the bar slowly to your upper chest.
  4. 4Press the bar back up until your arms are extended.
  5. 5Keep your elbows tucked closer than a standard grip.

Coaching cues

  • Underhand grip
  • Elbows tucked
  • Bar path to upper chest
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