Author Topic: Anyone do Reverse Grip Bench Press for Tricep Size? (Read 5587 times)

Royalty · « **on:** May 08, 2018, 03:32:53 PM »

I did them today for the first time in a while. The regular close grip bench press didn’t feel quite right today, so I switched over to reverse grip presses. Felt it slightly more in the pecs but triceps definitely took most of the pressure.

NarcissisticDeity · « **Reply #1 on:** May 08, 2018, 04:04:43 PM »

Meat & potatoes right here

werewolf operative · « **Reply #2 on:** May 08, 2018, 04:37:55 PM »

That and the jm press is my bread & butter.

robcguns · « **Reply #3 on:** May 08, 2018, 04:52:59 PM »

Never really felt right doing rgb but when I did I def felt tris.Ngb is my favorite tri move but can’t do them cause shoulder is fucked.

mazrim · « **Reply #4 on:** May 08, 2018, 05:05:23 PM »

Just started doing them for chest. Grip/palm seems to give out before anything else so far. Supposedly hits tri a lot more then traditional bench.

werewolf operative · « **Reply #5 on:** May 08, 2018, 05:26:30 PM »

I prefer using a smith with a slightly wider than shoulder width grip. Free weight version doesn't work for me, anterior delts come too much into play. It's the only time I use the smith machine. Fry's the shit out of the long heads at 12-15.

ESFitness · « **Reply #6 on:** May 08, 2018, 05:53:25 PM »

Nope. Overhead extensions are the best for overall triceps mass since the shift the workload towards the long head, which makes up most of the upper-arm/tricep

falco · « **Reply #7 on:** May 09, 2018, 02:17:19 AM »

Reverse grip benches will obviously stimulate the triceps.
I do them because of chronic rotator cuff issues. I also get a pump in the biceps.
I can only grab the bar using a very wide grip, otherwise can't hold it.

megafitness · « **Reply #8 on:** May 09, 2018, 02:21:09 AM »

Quote from: ESFitness on May 08, 2018, 05:53:25 PM

Nope. Overhead extensions are the best for overall triceps mass since the shift the workload towards the long head, which makes up most of the upper-arm/tricep

Yup this is why Reg park & Bill pearl used it often

Elvis_McCartney · « **Reply #9 on:** May 10, 2018, 04:44:04 AM »

What is the best exercise for hitting the lower or bottom part of the triceps? That tie into the elbow? If there is even an exercise for that. It's a trouble spot for me because it's like the muscle doesn't extend all the way to the elbow on my left arm.

_bruce_ · « **Reply #10 on:** May 10, 2018, 06:18:33 AM »

Quote from: werewolf operative on May 08, 2018, 04:37:55 PM

That and the jm press is my bread & butter.

NotMrAverage · « **Reply #11 on:** May 10, 2018, 06:45:28 AM »

I prefer regular presses and tricep extentions. Reverse grip feels kinda weird. But barbarian brothers loved them though!

TheShape. · « **Reply #12 on:** May 10, 2018, 07:13:04 AM »

Anyone else try decline tricep extensions? You get a great pump with no elbow discomfort.

ESFitness · « **Reply #13 on:** May 10, 2018, 12:26:52 PM »

Quote from: TheShape. on May 10, 2018, 07:13:04 AM

Anyone else try decline tricep extensions? You get a great pump with no elbow discomfort.

Mimmicks the cable pushdown, except at the bottom of the movement brings (*can* bring) the long-head/lat-insertion into play so you get more of the overall tricep workload.

polychronopolous · « **Reply #14 on:** May 10, 2018, 12:36:34 PM »

Close grip declines

funk51 · « **Reply #15 on:** May 10, 2018, 01:14:39 PM »

NarcissisticDeity · « **Reply #16 on:** May 10, 2018, 01:17:07 PM »

NarcissisticDeity · « **Reply #17 on:** May 10, 2018, 02:31:22 PM »

Taffin · « **Reply #18 on:** May 10, 2018, 02:43:50 PM »

That's not Coach training Franco...

Quote from: NarcissisticDeity on May 10, 2018, 01:17:07 PM

Zillotch · « **Reply #19 on:** May 10, 2018, 03:35:13 PM »

like protein... training doesn't mean much. If u have good genetics, push ups will develop magnificent triceps. If u do not have good genetics, it doesn't matter what u do.

Dave D · « **Reply #20 on:** May 10, 2018, 03:47:56 PM »

Royalty didn't you used to train with Jeremy Freeman?

Have you ever asked him what he did for triceps, I know they were a hard responder for him but I'd be curious to know his answer.

Parker · « **Reply #21 on:** May 10, 2018, 07:09:32 PM »

I tell you what, never jerk the weight up when doing reverse barbell curls.

robcguns · « **Reply #22 on:** May 10, 2018, 07:38:24 PM »

Quote from: Parker on May 10, 2018, 07:09:32 PM

I tell you what, never jerk the weight up when doing reverse barbell curls.

Why not

Parker · « **Reply #23 on:** May 10, 2018, 07:42:31 PM »

Quote from: robcguns on May 10, 2018, 07:38:24 PM

Why not

Bye-bye wrists...

tres_taco_combo · « **Reply #24 on:** May 10, 2018, 10:18:11 PM »

french press with heavy DPs
heavy dips
good form on skull crushers - use good form!
then blast out high reps to close the session out