Barbell Incline Reverse-Grip Press
Arms · Barbell · Beginner
How to do it
- Set up an incline bench at a 45-degree angle.
- Lie back on the bench and grasp the barbell with a reverse grip, hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
- Unrack the barbell and lower it towards your upper chest, keeping your elbows tucked in.
- Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push the barbell back up to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Primary: Triceps
Secondary: Chest, Shoulders
Is your Barbell Incline Reverse-Grip Press good?
Enter your bodyweight to compare against Buffro's nine strength ranks. The source is Buffro's exercise-specific standards, not a generic chart copied across every movement.
| Buffro rank | Estimated 1RM |
|---|---|
| Beginner | 39 kg |
| Novice | 49.5 kg |
| Intermediate | 60 kg |
| Advanced | 73.5 kg |
| Expert | 87 kg |
| Veteran | 103 kg |
| Elite | 119 kg |
| Master | 137 kg |
| Apex | 155 kg |
These are estimated one-rep-max targets for adults under 40, scaled to bodyweight. Enter the total external load recorded in Buffro. They are training benchmarks, not medical or safety limits.
The table uses the same nine tiers as the Buffro app for Barbell Incline Reverse-Grip Press.
Sets and reps
Use an easy load and stop well before failure while you learn the movement.
Finish most sets with 1-3 good reps still available.
Rest 2-4 minutes so each working set stays strong.
Common mistakes
- Adding load before the bar path is repeatable. Use a weight that lets every Barbell Incline Reverse-Grip Press rep follow the same controlled path.
- Shortening the range as fatigue builds. Use the largest pain-free range that keeps tension on your triceps.
- Turning the set into a speed contest. Pause briefly in the hardest position, then control the return instead of dropping into the next rep.
Barbell Incline Reverse-Grip Press FAQ
What muscles does the Barbell Incline Reverse-Grip Press work?
The primary target is triceps. It also involves chest, shoulders while you keep the movement controlled.
How many sets and reps should I do for the Barbell Incline Reverse-Grip Press?
Start with 3 sets in a repeatable range. Use 6-12 reps for most compound work or 10-15 for smaller isolation work, then add load after you can complete every rep cleanly.
How should I read the Barbell Incline Reverse-Grip Press strength standards?
Compare estimated one-rep max, not the weight from an arbitrary rep count. Buffro scales the published target to your bodyweight and sex.
