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Exercise Details

Target Muscle Group

Chest

Equipment Required

Barbell

Experience Level

Advanced

Force Type

Push

Secondary Muscles

Triceps, Shoulders, Biceps

Exercise Description

The wide reverse grip bench press targets your upper chest and biceps while building pushing strength. It hits different muscle fibers than regular bench press.

How To

1. Lie on the bench and grip the barbell with palms facing you, hands wider than shoulder-width apart. 2. Unrack the bar and hold it directly above your chest with arms fully extended. 3. Lower the wide reverse grip bench press slowly until the bar touches your upper chest. 4. Press the bar back up in a controlled motion, squeezing your chest at the top. 5. Complete your reps and rack the bar safely with a spotter's help.

Form Tips

• Keep your wrists straight and strong throughout the wide reverse grip bench press movement. • Squeeze your shoulder blades together to create a stable base on the bench. • Lower the bar to your upper chest, not your lower chest like regular bench press. • Use a full grip on the bar - never use a thumbless grip for safety.

Common Mistakes

• Using too much weight before mastering the wide reverse grip bench press technique. • Letting wrists bend backward which puts dangerous stress on your joints. • Bouncing the bar off your chest instead of controlling the movement smoothly.

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