Barbell Reverse Grip Incline Bench Press

Lie on an incline bench with your back against the pad, the bench angled at approximately 30-45 degrees. Grasp the barbell with an underhand grip, hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart. Lift the bar off the rack and position it above your chest. Lower the bar towards your upper chest while keeping your elbows close to your body. Push the bar back up to the starting position, extending your arms fully. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

How to perform the Barbell Reverse Grip Incline Bench Press

  1. Set up. Set up in a stable, balanced starting position appropriate for the Barbell Reverse Grip Incline Bench Press using your barbell.
  2. Brace and execute. Brace your core, control the descent, and move through a full pain-free range of motion while emphasizing your triceps.
  3. Reset. Reverse the movement under control and reset between repetitions, keeping your form crisp on every rep.

Coaching cues

  • Move with intent — every rep should feel deliberate, not rushed.
  • Drive force through your triceps rather than momentum.
  • Keep your breathing steady: exhale on the hard part, inhale on the reset.

Common mistakes

  • Using too much weight and losing positional control.
  • Cutting the range of motion short and missing the target muscle.
  • Letting your spine round or hyperextend instead of staying neutral.

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