Description
A strength exercise that targets the triceps and chest muscles. The reverse grip allows for a different angle of activation.
How to Do Dumbbell One Arm Reverse Grip Press
- 1Setup
Lie supine on a flat bench with your feet flat on the floor, hip-width apart, ensuring a stable base throughout the movement.
- 2Setup
Hold one dumbbell in your hand with a reverse (supinated) grip, palm facing your head, and position it directly over your chest with your elbow slightly bent.
- 3
Inhale as you slowly lower the dumbbell in a controlled manner towards the side of your chest, allowing your elbow to track close to your body.
- 4
Exhale as you powerfully press the dumbbell straight up until your arm is fully extended, focusing on contracting your chest and triceps.
- 5
Maintain a slight bend in your elbow at the top to keep tension on the muscle, then repeat for the desired repetitions before switching arms.
Tips
- Engage your core throughout the movement to prevent your body from rotating and maintain stability on the bench, especially with the unilateral load.
- Focus on the mind-muscle connection, consciously squeezing your upper chest and triceps at the top of the movement for maximum activation.
- Keep your working elbow tucked closer to your body than a standard press, which emphasizes the triceps and upper chest more effectively with the reverse grip.
- Control the eccentric (lowering) phase for 2-3 seconds to maximize time under tension and promote greater muscle growth.
Common Mistakes
- ×Arching your lower back excessively will put strain on your spine; instead, keep your lower back pressed gently into the bench or maintain a neutral spine with strong core engagement.
- ×Allowing the dumbbell to drift outwards instead of pressing straight up reduces chest and triceps activation; ensure the dumbbell travels in a vertical path directly over your chest.
- ×Using too heavy a weight compromises form and stability, especially when unilateral; select a weight that allows for controlled movement and full range of motion without compensation or body rotation.
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