Article: Reverse Grip Bench Press
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SoupNaziNazi
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Maybe if u took care of ur scapula and rotator cuffs u wouldn't have had so many problems. I bench close to 400 with minimal to no pain thank god, and I put alot of work into keeping my shoulders healthy
lee_gomo
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I agree with this comment surly this puts more strain on the arms all together as a whole. This guy should train the smaller muscle around shoulder and upper chest. Slow reps equal stronger muscles and tendons.
liftallday123
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Is reverse grip just as effective as regular grip bench press when working out chest ? Ive always used this exercise more trying to targets triceps.
jbryand101b
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Reverse grip hits the chest an tri's harder.
It isn't for the weak.
It isn't for the weak.
liftallday123
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Okay cause I've actually always liked doing reverse grip better then regular but always stuck with regular cause wasn't sure if it hit chest good. Weirdly I'm more comfortable with reverse grip.
TheMovement
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Hmm im the exact opposite, reverse grip doesn't do it for me at all and I feel like its more triceps than anything. Glad you see a difference with it in your routines though.
jbryand101b
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with your elbows kept in close to your sides, you are able to concentrate on the chest and hit it much harder. if you aren't able to an all you feel is in your triceps, then you are probably, trying to move too much weight, and your form may need some correction.
studies on the movement show it activates the chest more than pronated grip.
TheMovement
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With Dbs it hits perfectly but with Bb.... weird but I tried it tirelessly for awhile with several different weights just never found that sweet spot. May have 2 give it another go my next off day lol
liftallday123
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I use this exercise for my triceps on my arms day. Saw alot of growth. I'm going to start incorporating it more on my chest day.