Reverse Triceps Bench Press
The Reverse Triceps Bench Press is a compound strength exercise performed with a barbell. It primarily targets the triceps, with the chest and shoulders working as secondary muscles. Suitable for intermediate lifters.
Primary Muscles
Secondary Muscles
Level
intermediateMechanic
compoundEquipment
barbellCategory
strength
Instructions
- Lie on a flat bench and grip the barbell with an underhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart.
- Unrack the bar and hold it above your chest.
- Lower the bar to your lower chest, keeping your elbows close to your body.
- Press the bar back up to the starting position.
- The reverse grip emphasizes the triceps differently.