Reverse Grip Bench

[RIPT]

Tried it the last chest workout I did on an incline with my wrist wraps nice and tight so it didn't bug my wrists.I started at 95 and ended up at a cautious 155.(Bar to warm up)Anyway didn't really feel that big a difference in the upper pecs but my right shoulder was irritated a bit.I used the grip that I normally would for bench presses.Should it be narrower??Any feedback/insight is appreciated........

[norm240lbs]

After a pec tear a few years ago, reverse grip is the only way I do flat benches. If you go any narrower than your normal grip you will be using mostly tri's and delts, very little pec. I prefer to go slightly wider than a normal grip in order to incorporate as much pec as possible. Be sure and use a spotter for all working sets, it's pretty easy to lose the bar when locking out on a maximal push.

lol... I do my working sets with 315 and get a lot of strange looks. I can tell that they are wondering if I just haven't figured out how to use the proper grip, but no one wants to tell the big guy he's doing it wrong!

[TheCthulhu]

Yeah, as said above, you gotta go with a wide grip.......

I've read studies that showed significantly more muscle activation in the upper pecs and front delts with reverse grip.......

I've never done it with flat bench.......

[ALIN]

Yeah, as said above, you gotta go with a wide grip.......

I've read studies that showed significantly more muscle activation in the upper pecs and front delts with reverse grip.......

I've never done it with flat bench.......

I like them it just takes some time geting used too. Start light weight to get the movement down.

[RIPT]

Smith machine maybe????