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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Reverse grip barbell push ups / press ups is a gym work out exercise that targets chest and triceps and also involves biceps and shoulders. Refer to the illustration diagram and instructions above for how to perform this exercise correctly. Low upward cable pulley crossover chest flyes, bosu ball chest dumbbell press and push-ups / pushups are related exercise that target the same muscle groups as reverse grip barbell push ups / press ups. Visit our free illustrated exercise directory for more exercises to try in your workouts.
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