Reverse Grip Bench Press: Any Good?

[FatRat]

Anyone do these?

I have seen a few people here recommending reverse grip bench press for Tri’s. This is one exercise that I have never used or never seen performed. I am thinking about replacing Pressdowns in my DC routine with something that will compliment Scull Crushers and Close Grip BP.

Is a solid mass builder for Tri’s or is it another gimmick movement that’s likely to result in injury?

If anyone uses it, what’s the correct form…?

Thanks

 

[endpoint]

I dont see any reason to use them. There are many isolation and compound movements which have stood the test of time.

I dont think you will see any great difference or improvement in your results if you use this lift.

However give it a try...if it feels good, it might be a good thing to throw in every now and then for variation. (dont go too heavy until you find how your wrists and elbows take it.)

 

[R CRUSHER]

reverse presses do hammer the tri's....however they can be hard on the wrists, you need a spotter to help you unrack the weight, they don't crossver to regular bench that well

do floorpresses and boards for tri's

 

[Baoh]

I'd go with Close-grip Bench Presses and other traditional "triceps" movements over the Reverse-grip.

 

[louden_swain]

The reverse grip bench press is valuable for attacking the inner head of the triceps. However, this movement can be dangerous without a spotter. Overall a great exercise that a number of people use to increase their bench press. If you are interesting in performing this movement, be sure to practice with lighter weights. Good luck!

 

[bigstve12]

I find no reason to do them. The risk outweighs the benefits on this one. Your better off doing close grip bench, skull crushers, etc...

 

[gonelifting]

You say you do DC training. I believe DC himself does rev grip for tris. Hey if you believe in him enough to do his routine , might as well give them a shot.
I`ve never done them myself. but they do look interestin, due to the fact they are like no other movement for tris. I would not know proper form though. good luck

 

[Him1]

I really like them. I use a close grip, reverse grip on the Smith Machine(lol, thats a mouthful) b/c I don't train w/ a partner, I can go pretty heavy.

 

[Scotsman]

I like reverse press for tris a lot. I cracked a bone in my wrist a few years ago on the outside so close grip hurts like hell. Just make sure you have a good spotter and start very light until you get used to the form. I like to go fairly narrow so my arms just rub up against my ribs when I do them.

Cheers,
Scotsman

 

[BodybuildingUniverse]

I may be forced to use them as soon as I am able to bench again after my pec tear. They are supposed to be less stressful on an injured pec and I want to compete again someday.....fingers crossed