Reverse Chest Press
This chest exercise mainly works your upper chest, with help from your middle chest, shoulders and triceps. Watch the demo video, then follow the tips below.
Rep Range
Hypertrophy/Strength : 8-12||Endurance/Hypertrophy : 12-16
How to do Reverse Chest Press
Lay flat on the ground holding dumbbells with a reverse grip (palms facing your face). Press dumbbells straight up, ensuring the wrists are stable. Lower the weights with control to the starting position.
Common mistakes
Not keeping wrists stable. Using momentum instead of controlled movement. Flaring elbows out excessively.
Breathing
Inhale as you lower the dumbbells. Exhale as you press them up.
Muscles worked
Primary Muscles
Upper Chest
Secondary Muscles
Middle Chest, Shoulders, Triceps, Serratus Anterior
Tertiary Muscles
Lower Chest, Traps, Levator Scapulae, Rhomboids, Infraspinatus, Teres Major, Teres Minor, Latissimus Dorsi, Lower Back, Erector Spinae
