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barbell wide reverse grip bench press

Chest ·Barbell ·Beginner

barbell wide reverse grip bench press demonstration

Muscles worked

Pectorals Triceps Shoulders

How to do barbell wide reverse grip bench press

  1. Lie flat on a bench with your feet flat on the ground and your back pressed against the bench.
  2. Grasp the barbell with a wide reverse grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
  3. Lift the barbell off the rack and hold it directly above your chest with your arms fully extended.
  4. Lower the barbell slowly towards your chest, keeping your elbows tucked in and your wrists straight.
  5. Pause for a moment when the barbell touches your chest, then push it back up to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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