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Barbell Reverse Close-Grip Bench Press

Category
Upper Arms
Equipment
Barbell
Target
Triceps

The reverse close-grip bench press uses an underhand grip with the hands close together, which changes the elbow path and can feel more natural on the wrists for some lifters than a standard overhand close grip. It still emphasizes the triceps heavily. Start with lighter loads while learning the grip, since the underhand position takes some adjustment before it feels stable under real weight.

How to Do the Barbell Reverse Close-Grip Bench Press

  1. Lie on a bench with your feet flat on the floor and your back pressed against it.
  2. Grip the barbell with a reverse grip, hands shoulder-width apart.
  3. Unrack the bar and hold it directly above your chest with your arms fully extended.
  4. Slowly lower the bar toward your chest, keeping your elbows close to your body.
  5. Pause briefly once the bar hovers just above your chest.
  6. Press the bar back up to the starting position, fully extending your arms.
  7. Execute the desired number of reps with smooth cadence and consistent focus on the triceps.

Calorie Burn & Set Tracker

Sets
3
Reps / Set
10
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Muscles Worked

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

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Equipment Alternatives

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FAQ

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