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Close Grip Bench

mrdeadly99 Posts: 124 Joined: 2005/09/21	2005/11/13, 11:59 AM ok thanks guys. bb1 I think ill give those declines a try next time.
mrdeadly99 Posts: 124 Joined: 2005/09/21	2005/11/12, 08:50 PM This site says to hold the bar like you are going to bench press but with a closer grip. I was wondering if you could reverse your hands so your palms were facing your head, instead of the standard grip, and still get as beneficial of a workout.
wrestler125 Posts: 4,619 Joined: 2004/01/27	2005/11/12, 10:30 PM A close reverse grip would activate the medial deltoids and laterals more, thus defeating the purpose of a close grip bench as a triceps dominant exercise. However, a regular reverse grip is very beneficial. Its an excellent option. I have used it in cycles with westside, and like the feel of it. Some of the biggest benchers in the world train with it. Former powerlifting great anthony clark used to compete using a reverse grip. -------------- The Edge... there is no honest way to explain it because the only people who really know where it is are the ones who have gone over. ~~~Hunter S. Thompson If you smoke or don’t wear your seatbelt, please don’t tell me the deadlift is dangerous.
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2005/11/13, 08:47 AM Wrestler is right on here. To involve triceps, you need the natural grip, and have hands placed inside shoulder width. I am a big fan of decline close grips myself. -------------- If you don't stand for something, you will fall for anything.... bb1fit@freetrainers.com