Incline Push-Up Reverse Grip
The Incline Push-Up Reverse Grip is a compound strength exercise using only your body weight. It primarily targets the chest, with the abdominals, shoulders, and triceps working as secondary muscles. Suitable for beginners.
Primary Muscles
Secondary Muscles
Level
beginnerMechanic
compoundEquipment
body onlyCategory
strength
Instructions
- Stand facing a Smith machine bar or sturdy elevated platform at an appropriate height.
- Place your hands on the bar palms up, with your hands about shoulder width apart.
- Position your feet back from the bar with arms and body straight. This will be your starting position.
- Keeping your body straight, lower your chest to the bar by bending the arms.
- Return to the starting position by extending the elbows, pressing yourself back up.