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Incline Push-Up Reverse Grip, starting position 
Incline Push-Up Reverse Grip, finishing position
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Incline Push-Up Reverse Grip
How do you do an incline push-up reverse grip?
A beginner strength exercise done using just your bodyweight that mainly works the chest, with help from the abdominals, shoulders and triceps. Stand facing a Smith machine bar or sturdy elevated platform at an appropriate height. Place your hands on the bar palms up, with your hands about shoulder width apart.
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Primary
Chest
Secondary
Abdominals, Shoulders, Triceps
Equipment
Bodyweight
Level
beginner
Incline Push-Up Reverse Grip demonstration
How to Perform
- 1Stand facing a Smith machine bar or sturdy elevated platform at an appropriate height.
- 2Place your hands on the bar palms up, with your hands about shoulder width apart.
- 3Position your feet back from the bar with arms and body straight. This will be your starting position.
- 4Keeping your body straight, lower your chest to the bar by bending the arms.
- 5Return to the starting position by extending the elbows, pressing yourself back up.
Video Tutorial
Tips & Common Mistakes
- •Focus on controlled movements rather than speed or momentum
- •Maintain proper breathing - exhale during the exertion phase
- •Start with lighter weight to master the form before progressing
- •This is a great exercise for beginners - focus on form over reps
- •As a compound movement, this exercise works multiple muscle groups efficiently
Muscles Worked
Front
Back
ChestAbdominalsShouldersTriceps
Exercise Details
- Category
- Strength
- Force
- push
- Mechanic
- compound
- Level
- beginner
Exercise Variations
Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles does Incline Push-Up Reverse Grip work?
Incline Push-Up Reverse Grip primarily targets the Chest. It also works the Abdominals, Shoulders, Triceps as secondary muscles.
What equipment do I need for Incline Push-Up Reverse Grip?
Incline Push-Up Reverse Grip requires Bodyweight.
Is Incline Push-Up Reverse Grip suitable for beginners?
Yes, Incline Push-Up Reverse Grip is suitable for beginners. It's classified as a beginner-level exercise.
Alternatives to Incline Push-Up Reverse Grip
Substitute any of these when the equipment is taken or unavailable. They train the same primary muscles.