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Exercise 0048 · REF 641mIfk

Barbell Incline Reverse-Grip Press exercise animation

Barbell Incline Reverse-Grip Press

Category
Upper Arms
Equipment
Barbell
Target
Triceps

The incline reverse-grip press uses an underhand grip on an inclined bench, which shifts emphasis toward the upper chest and triceps while reducing shoulder strain for some lifters compared to a standard overhand incline press. It's a less common variation worth trying if a normal incline bothers the shoulders. Keep the elbows in and lower the bar to the upper chest under control.

How to Do the Barbell Incline Reverse-Grip Press

  1. Set up an incline bench at a 45-degree angle.
  2. Lie back on the bench and grasp the barbell with a reverse grip, hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
  3. Unrack the barbell and lower it towards your upper chest, keeping your elbows tucked in.
  4. Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push the barbell back up to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles Worked

The Barbell Incline Reverse-Grip Press primarily targets the Triceps, with Chest as the primary synergist muscle group, along with the Shoulders.

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Equipment Alternatives

Don't have barbell? These target the same triceps with different equipment.

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FAQ

What muscles does the Barbell Incline Reverse-Grip Press work?
The Barbell Incline Reverse-Grip Press primarily targets the triceps, with the chest and shoulders assisting.
What equipment do I need for the Barbell Incline Reverse-Grip Press?
The Barbell Incline Reverse-Grip Press is done with a barbell.
What's a good alternative to the Barbell Incline Reverse-Grip Press?
If you don't have access to a barbell, the Bench Dip (knees Bent) targets the same triceps using body weight instead.