Reverse Grip Press
This triceps exercise mainly works your middle chest and triceps, with help from your upper chest, lower chest and front shoulders. Watch the demo video, then follow the tips below.
Rep Range
20-30
How to do Reverse Grip Press
Lying on the ground, hold dumbbells to the side of your body, arms bent about 90 degrees, palms facing up. Press them up until arms are extended, then lower back to start.
Common mistakes
Avoid locking elbows. Keep wrist stable and avoid letting dumbbells drift to the side.
Breathing
Inhale as you lower dumbbells; exhale during the press up.
Muscles worked
Primary Muscles
Middle Chest, Triceps
Secondary Muscles
Upper Chest, Lower Chest, Front Shoulders, Serratus Anterior
Tertiary Muscles
Traps, Levator Scapulae, Rhomboids, Infraspinatus, Teres Major, Teres Minor, Latissimus Dorsi, Lower Back, Erector Spinae, Biceps