Chest exercise · body weight
Incline Reverse Grip Push-Up
The incline reverse grip push-up is a bodyweight exercise that targets the chest (pectorals), with the triceps and shoulders assisting.
- Target muscle
- Pectorals
- Also works
- Triceps, shoulders
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body part
- Chest
How to do the incline reverse grip push-up
- Place your hands on the edge of a bench or elevated surface, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
- Extend your legs behind you, resting on the balls of your feet, creating a straight line from your head to your heels.
- Lower your chest towards the bench by bending your elbows, keeping them close to your sides.
- Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push yourself back up to the starting position by extending your arms.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Sets and reps
Start with 3 sets of 10–15 reps, resting 45–60 seconds. When every set feels easy, add reps, slow the lowering phase or move to a harder variation.
Muscles worked
The main muscle is the chest (pectorals). The triceps and shoulders work as secondary muscles. See all chest exercises or every bodyweight exercise.
