Exercise Comparison
Around The Worlds vs Incline Push-Up Reverse Grip
Side-by-Side
Muscle Analysis
Shared
Only in Incline Push-Up Reverse Grip
Instructions
Around The Worlds
Lay down on a flat bench holding a dumbbell in each hand with the palms of the hands facing towards the ceiling. Tip: Your arms should be parallel to the floor and next to your thighs. To avoid injury, make sure that you keep your elbows slightly bent. This will be your starting position.
Now move the dumbbells by creating a semi-circle as you displace them from the initial position to over the head. All of the movement should happen with the arms parallel to the floor at all times. Breathe in as you perform this portion of the movement.
Reverse the movement to return the weight to the starting position as you exhale.
Incline Push-Up Reverse Grip
Stand facing a Smith machine bar or sturdy elevated platform at an appropriate height.
Place your hands on the bar palms up, with your hands about shoulder width apart.
Position your feet back from the bar with arms and body straight. This will be your starting position.
Keeping your body straight, lower your chest to the bar by bending the arms.
Return to the starting position by extending the elbows, pressing yourself back up.
Verdict
Both exercises target the chest. Around The Worlds is a intermediate exercise using dumbbell, while Incline Push-Up Reverse Grip is beginner and uses bodyweight. Choose Incline Push-Up Reverse Grip if you're looking for a more accessible option, or Around The Worlds for a greater challenge.