Is there any real point?
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The reverse grip bench press
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The reverse grip sternum-crusher press.....thats the most unnatural exercise Ive ever done . Ive already had my sternum broke once (motorcycle wreck), dont need it again . Arnold and the gang or whoever invented that one can keep it .
PS - I'll take my dip bars anyday over this one......
The reverse grip sternum-crusher press.....thats the most unnatural exercise Ive ever done . Ive already had my sternum broke once (motorcycle wreck), dont need it again . Arnold and the gang or whoever invented that one can keep it .
PS - I'll take my dip bars anyday over this one......
yeh it scares the hell out of me, i refuse to do it....just making sure im not missing out on anything spectacular
I only do it for close grip triceps, either smith or in a rack with a large bar great switch up to close grip
No I won't do it, it's worthless. There is no fucking point to it, there is no development this will give you that you can't get from other exercises
I use to do them when I was younger, never really saw any benefit from them. They're just so awkward to do. I haven't tried doing them in over 10 years, there's no point IMO.
Bucky
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I never witnessed anyone attempting this. It just seems like a good way to end up with the bar on your throat. 
Mike Oxbig
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I tried them a few times about 6-7 years ago, I liked the actual exercise itself but re-racking the weight with a reverse grip felt incredibly dangerous/unnatural. You have zero leverage in that position and if you miss the rack it's bad news bears.
dper726
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Doesn't feel like it truly targets your chest but rather your triceps more. Ive always thought i you don't set you arms at shoulder length without your elbows inward you just aren't targeting your chest which is your priority in bench press to begin with.
And like many have mentioned too much of an unnatural movement. Fuck that shit, thats why I avoid behind the neck shoulder press and behind the neck pulldowns.
And like many have mentioned too much of an unnatural movement. Fuck that shit, thats why I avoid behind the neck shoulder press and behind the neck pulldowns.
Casca
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Start off light, learn the movement. Keep elbows tucked. A bit wider than shoulder width grip.
No need to lockout. U will notice that ur upper pec is recruited much more than a typical bench press. This movement alone can help those with their lagging Flat upper chest.
Add this from time to time in exchange of ur light chest day to get the hang of it.
No need to lockout. U will notice that ur upper pec is recruited much more than a typical bench press. This movement alone can help those with their lagging Flat upper chest.
Add this from time to time in exchange of ur light chest day to get the hang of it.
ironwill1951
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the only guys i ever see doing it is some new lifters that saw it in some shit mag,, useless
Casca
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^ Its ok not everyone can lift big weight using it when their still having trouble with other chest movements or lagging assistance muscles. Cancel ur subscription to mens health, try Powermag. Ur #'s will go up after some implemention.
Ur TRICEPS AND UPPER CHEST WILL THANK YOU.
This movement isnt for everyone, just like training.
Ur TRICEPS AND UPPER CHEST WILL THANK YOU.
This movement isnt for everyone, just like training.
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I never witnessed anyone attempting this. It just seems like a good way to end up with the bar on your throat.
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