Reverse Grip Barbell Push ups / Press Ups
How to Do Reverse Grip Barbell Push ups / Press Ups
- Place a loaded barbell on the ground so that the bar itself is raised about 6 – 12 inches from the floor.
- Take the barbell with an underhand grip and get into a push-up position with your chest directly above the bar.
- Bend your elbows and slowly lower your chest towards the bar, being sure to allow your elbows to directly pass your rib cage. Make sure to keep your body strong and straight.
- When your chest is barely touching the bar, contract your pecs and push your body back up to the starting position.
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Related Chest And Triceps Exercises
Butterflies / Pec Deck / Seated Machine Flyes
Incline Dumbbell Bench Chest Press
Single / One Arm Chest Press
Reverse Grip Barbell Push ups / Press Ups Exercise Details
Muscles worked
Reverse Grip Barbell Push ups / Press Ups targets chest and triceps and also works biceps and shoulders. Use the illustration and step-by-step instructions above to learn the movement pattern and practice proper form.
Equipment needed
This is a gym exercise. Equipment required: barbell / ez-bar.
Similar exercises
Related exercises that work similar muscle groups include Butterflies / pec deck / seated machine flyes, incline dumbbell bench chest press and single / one arm chest press. Browse our free illustrated exercise directory for more exercises.
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