Reviewed exercise · advanced

Reverse-Grip Barbell Bench Press

A primary horizontal push movement for chest, triceps.

Equipment

barbell, bench

Typical range

5–10 reps

Also trains

shoulders

Set up

Prepare the reverse-grip barbell bench press station and choose a load that permits full control.

Execute

Use a spotter and secure supinated grip before unracking

Complete the final repetition with the same controlled path, then return the load safely.

Coaching cues

• Stack wrists carefully
• Use a repeatable pain-free range.

Common mistakes

• Attempting without a safe handoff
• Adding load after position or control is lost.

Modify or stop when relevant discomfort is reported. Educational content does not diagnose injury.