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Reverse-grip dumbbell press

A compound exercise for the chest, with help from the triceps, front delts. Equipment: dumbbells and flat bench.

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How to do it

  1. Setup: Lie on the bench with palms turned toward your face.
  2. Lower to the lower chest, elbows close
  3. Press up and slightly back

Muscles worked

Reverse-grip dumbbell press: 3D figure mid-rep with the chest highlighted

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