Exercise technique

barbell incline reverse-grip press

The barbell incline reverse-grip press is a compound upper body exercise that targets the triceps while also engaging the chest and shoulders. It is performed on an incline bench using a reverse (underhand) grip on the barbell.

How do you perform this exercise?

  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.

Which other muscles are involved?

Chest, Shoulders.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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