What does Reverse grip Bench do differently?

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02-03-2006, 08:28 AM
oldman

What does Reverse grip Bench do differently?

Maybe a silly question but I have never done these nor have I seen anyone do these until today. I have heard people talk about them but can;t seem to find Why they would be done.

Thanks for any input

Oldman
02-03-2006, 08:30 AM
Papi93

The reverse grip brings your elbows in closer to your torso. This will have you recruiting more heavily from your triceps.
02-03-2006, 08:37 AM
pelly789

the reverse grip bench is just a variation of the bench press only difference is Using a reverse grip forces the elbows to stay in to the sides and that emphasizes the triceps. thats the only difference
02-03-2006, 08:48 AM
oldman

So like the same as close grip does? I do heavy CG bench on tri day as the first exercise so they are warn out before I do anything else. I can't do skullcrushers or french presses because of horrible elbow joints. I find the close grip bench works well..

I may need to try the reverse on the next tri day and see..

thanks bro!! Good info to know!

Oldman
02-03-2006, 08:53 AM
Papi93

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldman

So like the same as close grip does? I do heavy CG bench on tri day as the first exercise so they are warn out before I do anything else. I can't do skullcrushers or french presses because of horrible elbow joints. I find the close grip bench works well..

I may need to try the reverse on the next tri day and see..

thanks bro!! Good info to know!

Oldman

Yes, they are very similar. If you use a wider-grip on the reverse-grip, then you will have more pec activation. If you use a close-grip on your reverse-grips, then it is even more strict of a tricep exercise than traditional close-grips. With the reverse-grip, the supination of the hands forces the elbows in tighter than with a traditional grip.
02-03-2006, 08:56 AM
oldman

Quote:

Originally Posted by Papi93

Yes, they are very similar. If you use a wider-grip on the reverse-grip, then you will have more pec activation. If you use a close-grip on your reverse-grips, then it is even more strict of a tricep exercise than traditional close-grips. With the reverse-grip, the supination of the hands forces the elbows in tighter than with a traditional grip.

Gotcha.. thanks.. I seem to let my elbow bow out a little when getting where it is too heavy on the last sets. I will try the reverse and see. Maybe something I can change to for a while..

Thanks very good info!! :cheers:
02-03-2006, 09:16 AM
Papi93

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldman

Gotcha.. thanks.. I seem to let my elbow bow out a little when getting where it is too heavy on the last sets. I will try the reverse and see. Maybe something I can change to for a while..

Thanks very good info!! :cheers:

On the traditional close, as you said, when your tris fatigue, your body tries to recruit from your pecs. This why the elbows start to travel away from the torso.