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Incline Reverse Grip Push-Up

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Chest

Equipment

Body Weight

Target

Pectorals

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Turning the hands to face backward on an incline push-up changes the wrist and elbow mechanics enough to shift some emphasis toward the triceps and lower chest, similar to how a reverse-grip bench press changes muscle recruitment compared to a standard grip. It takes some wrist mobility to get comfortable in the position before adding load or reps.

How to Do the Incline Reverse Grip Push-Up

1. Place your hands on the edge of a bench or raised surface, just outside shoulder width.
2. Extend your legs behind you, balanced on your toes, forming a straight line from head to heels.
3. Bend your elbows, keeping them tucked close to your sides, to lower your chest toward the bench.
4. Pause briefly at the bottom, then extend your arms to push back up to the start.
5. Continue for the prescribed repetitions while maintaining full control through both the lift and lower phases.

Muscles Worked

The Incline Reverse Grip Push-Up primarily targets the Pectorals, with Triceps as the primary synergist muscle group, along with the Shoulders.

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Equipment Alternatives

Don't have body weight? These target the same pectorals with different equipment.

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FAQ

What muscles does the Incline Reverse Grip Push-Up work?

The Incline Reverse Grip Push-Up primarily targets the pectorals, with the triceps and shoulders assisting.

What equipment do I need for the Incline Reverse Grip Push-Up?

The Incline Reverse Grip Push-Up is done with no equipment — just body weight.

What's a good alternative to the Incline Reverse Grip Push-Up?

If you don't have access to the space or setup it needs, the Assisted Chest Dip (kneeling) targets the same pectorals using leverage machine instead.