Reverse Triceps Bench Press

Reverse Triceps Bench Press - Exercise Guide

Step 1

Lie on your back on a flat bench.

Step 2

Lift the bar from the rack using a a supinated (palms facing away) grip. Your hands should be shoulder width away from each other.

Step 3

Lift the barbell off the rack and hold it straight over your chest. Your arms should be extended and your elbows locked. Your arms must be perpendicular to the floor. This is your starting position.

Step 4

Inhale as you slowly lower the barbell towards your middle chest. Continue until the barbell touches your middle chest. Keep your forearms pointing upward and elbows in as you do this.

Step 5

Pause for a moment then slowly lift the barbell up until you’re back to your starting position. Exhale as you do this.

Step 6

Once you’re back to your starting position, lock your elbows to hold the contraction of your muscles. Hold this for a second then release before proceeding with your next repetition.

Step 7

Repeat until the recommended amount of repetitions is achieved.

Step 8

Return the bar to the rack once you are finished.