Reverse Bench Presses -

Reverse Bench Presses

Exercise Tips

Do not lock your elbows, always keep a slight bend
Do not bounce the barbell off your chest
Do not arch your back - this means you are using too much weight

Reverse Bench Presses

This exercise targets your triceps and provides a low cardio benefit.

Muscle Group

Triceps

Frequency

2 Days a Week to
3 Days a Week

Equipment

Flat Bench, Barbell or EZ Bar

Cardiovascular Benefit

Low

Starting Position: Lie on the flat bench, face up with your knees bent, feet flat on the floor. Your butt should be just at the edge of the bench. Hold a barbell/EZ bar with an underhand grip, hands shoulder width apart. Extend your arms straight up above your chest.

1 Inhaling, slowly bring the bar down to your chest, keeping your elbows tucked close to your sides. Stop when the bar is 2-3 inches off your chest.
2 Exhaling, explode back up to strating position, extending your arms straight up.
3Repeat this exercise until you have completed all repetitions for the set.

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Reverse Bench Presses

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Reverse Bench Presses

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