Barbell Reverse-Grip Decline Bench Press

The decline bench press with an underhand grip; the bar lands on the lower chest with the elbows tucked.

How to do it

Setup

Decline bench, legs hooked, palms toward the head, thumbs wrapped.

Steps

Have the bar handed out over the lower chest.
Bring the bar down to the bottom of the ribcage, elbows tucked.
Press the bar back up to straight arms.

Common mistakes

Open thumbs head-down: the bar can roll toward the face; wrap them. Bar drifting to the neck: it lands on the lower chest. Racking alone: have a spotter on and off.

Breathing

Inhale down, exhale on the press.