# Reverse-Grip Dumbbell Bench Press

URL: https://heatsy.app/ex/reverse-grip-dumbbell-bench-press

Also known as: Underhand Dumbbell Press, Supinated Dumbbell Press, Dumbbell Reverse Bench Press, Supinated Dumbbell Bench Press, Reverse-Grip DB Bench Press

Body region: Chest, Arms, Shoulders

## Muscles

- Main: Pectoralis Major, Triceps
- Helps: Deltoid
- Holds: Serratus Anterior, Biceps

## Equipment

- Dumbbells
- Flat Bench

## Technique

1. Lie on a flat bench and press two dumbbells over your chest, palms facing your head.
2. Pull your shoulder blades together and keep your elbows tucked.
3. Lower the dumbbells to the lower chest, elbows close to your body.
4. Press back up until your arms are straight.

### Cues

- Keep the wrists straight with the handle low in the palm.
- Start light: the grip feels unstable at first.

### Common mistakes

- Letting the elbows flare out.
- Bending the wrists back.

## Alternatives

- [Reverse-Grip Bench Press](https://heatsy.app/ex/reverse-grip-bench-press)
- [Dumbbell Bench Press](https://heatsy.app/ex/dumbbell-bench-press)
- [Neutral-Grip Dumbbell Bench Press](https://heatsy.app/ex/neutral-grip-dumbbell-bench-press)