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Incline Push-Up Reverse Grip

Incline Push-Up Reverse Grip is a beginner compound bodyweight exercise that mainly works your chest, with help from your abs, shoulders and triceps.

💪 Chest🏋️ Bodyweight📈 Beginner🔗 Compound🎯 3 sets of 8-15 reps
Incline Push-Up Reverse Grip: starting position
Starting position
Incline Push-Up Reverse Grip: end position
End position

How to do the incline push-up reverse grip

  1. Stand facing a Smith machine bar or sturdy elevated platform at an appropriate height.
  2. Place your hands on the bar palms up, with your hands about shoulder width apart.
  3. Position your feet back from the bar with arms and body straight. This will be your starting position.
  4. Keeping your body straight, lower your chest to the bar by bending the arms.
  5. Return to the starting position by extending the elbows, pressing yourself back up.

Muscles worked

Primary: ChestSecondary: AbsSecondary: ShouldersSecondary: Triceps

Sets and reps

Do 3 sets of 8-15 controlled reps, stopping 1-2 reps before failure. When you can do 15 easily, slow the tempo or add weight.

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FAQ

What muscles does the incline push-up reverse grip work?

It mainly works your chest; your abs, shoulders and triceps assist.

How many sets and reps of incline push-up reverse grip should I do?

Do 3 sets of 8-15 controlled reps, stopping 1-2 reps before failure. When you can do 15 easily, slow the tempo or add weight.

Is the incline push-up reverse grip good for beginners?

Yes. It is a beginner-friendly movement: start light and focus on the form steps above.

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