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Barbell Reverse Grip Decline Bench Press

Reverse-grip decline bench press performed in a power rack with a securely set decline bench.

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Barbell Reverse Grip Decline Bench Press demonstration

Exercise overview

Training details

Equipment

Barbell

Sets × reps

3 × 10

Rest

1 min 30 sec

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Center the bench in a power rack, set the safeties just below the lowest bar position, and lie with the eyes under the bar.
  2. 02Take a secure shoulder-width underhand grip, keep the wrists stacked over the forearms, and set the shoulder blades down and back.
  3. 03Unrack with help when available and lower the bar under control toward the lower chest while keeping the elbows in a comfortable path.
  4. 04Press the bar up and slightly back until the elbows lock without lifting the shoulders or hips from the bench.
  5. 05Stabilize at the top and guide the bar fully into both hooks before releasing the grip.

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