Incline Push-Up Reverse Grip

Incline Push-Up Reverse Grip — Start position
Start position
Incline Push-Up Reverse Grip — End position
End position
Region
Chest
Equipment
Body Only
Category
Strength
Level
Beginner
Mechanic
compound
Force
push

Muscles worked

  • chest
  • abdominals
  • shoulders
  • triceps

Filled = primary · Outlined = secondary

Source: Free Exercise DB (public domain)

How to perform

  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.

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