Dumbbell Reverse Grip Squeeze Bench Press Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Triceps Brachii
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Body Part
- Upper Arms
- Primary Muscle
- Triceps Brachii
- Secondary Muscles
- Deltoid Anterior, Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Reverse Grip Dumbbell Bench Press
How to: Dumbbell Reverse Grip Squeeze Bench Press
- Lie on a bench with a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing towards your feet.
- Lower the dumbbells towards your chest while keeping your elbows tucked in.
- Push the dumbbells back up by extending your arms while squeezing the weights together.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Allowing elbows to flare out excessively.
- Using too much weight, leading to poor form.
Modifications
- Perform the exercise with lighter weights if experiencing discomfort.
- Use a bench to support your back if necessary.
Tips
- Keep your elbows close to your body to maximize triceps engagement.
- Focus on squeezing the dumbbells together throughout the movement.
Tags
triceps
upper arms
strength
dumbbells
bench press
reverse grip