• FreeTrainers.com Forums
• Strength & Powerlifting
• DB Press

Group: Strength & Powerlifting

DB Press

snoopy13 Posts: 239 Joined: 2003/11/15	2007/10/16, 08:29 PM i was wondering about neutral grip db presses. are they harder then just regular grip db presses???? and what are the advantages doing neutral grip db presses as opposed to regular grip? thx..
bigandrew Posts: 5,146 Joined: 2002/10/21	2007/10/16, 08:35 PM To me it takes the shoulder out of it more... -------------- \"The eight laws of learning are explanation, demonstration, imitation, repetition, repetition, repetition, repetition, and repetition\" You have to learn to follow, before you can lead.
wrestler125 Posts: 4,619 Joined: 2004/01/27	2007/10/16, 11:14 PM A little more tricep, less internal rotation, easier on the shoulder capsule. I'd recommend it if you've been benching with a bar for a while and need to deload your shoulder. -------------- SQUAT MORE ~Jesse Marunde Mortal by birth. Strongman by the grace of god. Blood Guts Sweat Chalk
snoopy13 Posts: 239 Joined: 2003/11/15	2007/10/17, 07:35 AM thx guys. i thought it would be a little harder. i usually use this exercise for my triceps as i agree with with wrestler about more tricep use.
bigandrew Posts: 5,146 Joined: 2002/10/21	2007/10/17, 04:49 PM I use it for chest..and not "lockout" my elbows. Usualy for timed pressing -------------- \"The eight laws of learning are explanation, demonstration, imitation, repetition, repetition, repetition, repetition, and repetition\" You have to learn to follow, before you can lead.