Reverse-Grip Decline Bench Press
Also known as: Decline Reverse-Grip Bench Press, Underhand Decline Bench Press
Variation of: Decline Barbell Bench Press
Body region
Equipment
Technique
- Set the bench to a slight decline and lock your legs under the pads.
- Grip the bar underhand, palms facing you, hands about shoulder width apart.
- Unrack with a spotter and hold the bar over your lower chest.
- Lower the bar to the bottom of your chest, elbows close to your sides.
- Press back up until your arms are straight.
Cues
- Wrap your thumbs fully around the bar.
- Keep your wrists straight, not bent back.
Common mistakes
- Using a thumbless grip: the bar can roll out of the hands.
- Training heavy without a spotter.