Alternating Reverse Press
This chest exercise mainly works your upper chest, with help from your middle chest chest, lower chest and shoulders. Watch the demo video, then follow the tips below.
Rep Range
10-20
How to do Alternating Reverse Press
Lie on your back, hold a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing towards your chest. Press one dumbbell up and then lower it back to the chest. Repeat the motion with the other dumbbell, alternating between each arm.
Common mistakes
Using momentum instead of controlled movements. Not engaging the chest muscles effectively.
Breathing
Exhale as you press one dumbbell up; inhale as you lower it. Keep a steady breathing rhythm.
Muscles worked
Primary Muscles
Upper Chest
Secondary Muscles
Middle Chest Chest, Lower Chest, Shoulders, Triceps, Serratus Anterior
Tertiary Muscles
Traps, Levator Scapulae, Rhomboids, Infraspinatus, Teres Major, Teres Minor, Latissimus Dorsi, Lower Back, Erector Spinae, Biceps
