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Barbell Reverse Grip Bench Press Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Boxing Jab demonstration

Boxing Jab
2
Full Planche demonstration

Full Planche
3
Dumbbell Reverse Bench Press demonstration

Dumbbell Reverse Bench Press
4
Jab Crosses demonstration

Jab Crosses
5
Barbell Incline Close-Grip Bench Press demonstration

Barbell Incline Close-Grip Bench Press
6
Medicine Ball Catch and Overhead Throw demonstration

Medicine Ball Catch and Overhead Throw
7
Barbell Pullover-to-Press demonstration

Barbell Pullover-to-Press
8
Pike to Cobra Push-Up demonstration

Pike to Cobra Push-Up
9
Dumbbell Alternating Floor Press demonstration

Dumbbell Alternating Floor Press
10
Muscle-Up demonstration

Muscle-Up
11
EZ Bar Anti-Gravity Press demonstration

EZ Bar Anti-Gravity Press
12
Kneeling Shoulder Tap Push-Up demonstration

Kneeling Shoulder Tap Push-Up

Criteria used to find exercise alternatives

Same target muscles

We rank alternatives highest when their primary muscles exactly match. i.e: same target muscle, different movement.

Full muscle overlap

Secondary muscles and synergists are scored too, keeping the overall movement pattern close to the original lift.

Equipment considered

Equipment overlap nudges similar-kit options up the list. But we include different-equipment alternatives too so you're never stuck.

What the Barbell Reverse Grip Bench Press trains

Primary Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head

Secondary Biceps Brachii Deltoid Anterior Triceps Brachii Wrist Flexors

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