reverse grip bench

[The Wenis]

i've read quite a bit about the reverse grip bench but nobody i know uses it so can i get some opinions on its effectiveness? thx.

 

[Toozee]

All I have read/heard is hard on the wrists and too much of a chance of injury because of that and the grip.
Personally I would pick another chest exercise.

-2z-

 

[crew9]

All I have read/heard is hard on the wrists and too much of a chance of injury because of that and the grip.
Personally I would pick another chest exercise.

-2z-

It's a tricep exercise and I think it works well but yes it can be hard on the wrists.

 

[Cuthbert]

It's a solid triceps excercise if it doesnt bother your wrists; get some wrist wraps and that should help a bit.

To me the best thing about them is that they keep your elbows tucked and they make you bring the bar low on the chest. All that being said, I don't use them much, but think they are a solid exercise.

 

[Parabellum]

I also heard these are good if you have shoulder problems.

 

[Toozee]

It's a tricep exercise......

D'oh!

 

[The Wenis]

thx for the help. i may try it, but it does look like it could cause some serious damage.

 

[LeeJunFan]

i don't bother with it

 

[MattRecc]

do them on a smith machine, i think they are a great triceps exercise