reverse grip bench

[irishmuscle]

in this chest training vid,the guy states that this is more effective than incline bench for upper pec development. im not sayin this guy is wrong or right,your views guys? ive never tried them.
http://www.flexonline.com/videos/
click on training link and its second vid.

[TheTransformator]

I don't kow if it is better...but it is defenitely a different stimulus...which would mean growth...so I guess it has its purpose...

[Sandpig]

It's a great tricep exercise.
I use a fairly wide grip and lock out.

[MaverickMan]

The potential negatives outweigh the positives.

It's a great circus trick.

[Big Barry]

This article pretty much sums up the 'Reverse-Grip Bench'.

http://www.criticalbench.com/reverse...ench-press.htm

[MrOXY]

reverse bench are GREAT if done with a lighter weight so there is no chance of mishaps

[tjoe]

The potential negatives outweigh the positives.

It's a great circus trick.

reverse bench are GREAT if done with a lighter weight so there is no chance of mishaps

I'd like a bit more info on these statements...
I really like the movement. Mainly for tris but just a great overall compound move. I have worked up to 315 for sets of 6 or so and never had any problems. I use a great spotter though and always take a lift as it is VERY awkward to get out of the rack.
I prefer them over close grips because I can feel my tris much more where as with close grips my chest will start to fatigue (even if I do them last on tricep day).

Can't really comment on the whole upper chest thing because I use them for tris...

[MusclesMarinara]

i couldnt find the video.

[Steve56]

It's a great tricep exercise.
I use a fairly wide grip and lock out.

Awesome tricep excercise!!

[John Romano]

David Paul used to do them with 500 pounds for reps

[Swede]

David Paul used to do them with 500 pounds for reps

anthony clark have done 750+ pounds pretty easy

and 595 easy raw

[Voland]

This lift is tremendously painfull in wrists, palms and shoulders.

[Frosty]

With all the good exercises out there I can't see any reason for using them.

[s1cfuc]

anthony clark have done 750+ pounds pretty easy

and 595 easy raw

yea but he also weighed 595 raw easily lol

[Swede]

This lift is tremendously painfull in wrists, palms and shoulders.

I cant even go down with the bar without it feeling like my wrists/forearms are gonna explode