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Title: Close Grip Bench Press
Post by: SaleenS7525T on March 01, 2007, 09:06:45 PM
I was wondering what you guys think is better, barbell close grips or cambered bar close grips where you can get a closer grip but can't use as much weight?
Title: Re: Close Grip Bench Press
Post by: pumpster on March 01, 2007, 09:14:32 PM
I was wondering what you guys think is better, barbell close grips or cambered bar close grips where you can get a closer grip but can't use as much weight?

Go with the one that you feel hits the tris better and/or is more comfortable, or alternate them once in a while if they're both good.
Title: Re: Close Grip Bench Press
Post by: davie on March 02, 2007, 05:17:01 AM
I use cambered, its easier on my girly wrists lol. But in all seriousness i do prefer cambered.

davie
Title: Re: Close Grip Bench Press
Post by: jdooly on March 02, 2007, 08:41:30 AM
It's a personal decision, i don't think one is better than the other. Better is just a preference. Do them both if you can, they are both sweet!
Title: Re: Close Grip Bench Press
Post by: jpm101 on March 02, 2007, 09:28:28 AM
If you can use an Olympic style Tricep bar, it will offer a better gripping advantage and less stress on the wrist. Allowing a more natural hammer grip for tricep action (thumbs facing the shouders). Would not see the advantage of a cambered bar for any close grip work, except for the better range/stretch at the bottom. Maybe your using a different version than the regular standard style.  But whatever get's you there, I guess. Good Luck.
Title: Re: Close Grip Bench Press
Post by: ignorance on March 02, 2007, 09:37:19 PM
I'll test that theory next time I do my tris.
Title: Re: Close Grip Bench Press
Post by: Overload on March 06, 2007, 02:17:52 PM
Do them with your hands shoulder width apart and tuck your elbows. bring the bar low just below the nipples. Doing these in a heavy fashion will really improve your bench numbers and your tricep mass.


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