Author Topic: Thumbs vs no Thumbs benching. (Read 3510 times)

chainsaw · « **on:** March 01, 2009, 09:05:31 AM »

Many of you seem one way or the other.
I use no thumbs. It took me a while but
20 yrs ago luis friatis explained why no
thumbs and worked for me ever since.

QuakerOats · « **Reply #1 on:** March 01, 2009, 09:07:20 AM »

no thumbs, that method places the bar in a more centered position over the wrists and allows you to push with more power and stability.

robins · « **Reply #2 on:** March 01, 2009, 09:07:34 AM »

No thumbs.

MONSTER_TRICEPS · « **Reply #3 on:** March 01, 2009, 09:10:32 AM »

Thumbs.

Mars · « **Reply #4 on:** March 01, 2009, 09:15:56 AM »

i prefer no thumbs but for safety measures it might be wise to to it with thumbs.

Meso_z · « **Reply #5 on:** March 01, 2009, 09:24:47 AM »

No thumbs. But in close grip presses i have my thumbs wrapped for safety.

D_1000 · « **Reply #6 on:** March 01, 2009, 09:39:43 AM »

Prefer no thumbs and always use that if using any kind of a machine.

With a barbell, for safety, thumbs.

burn2live · « **Reply #7 on:** March 01, 2009, 09:42:24 AM »

Thumbs

evandatp · « **Reply #8 on:** March 01, 2009, 09:53:17 AM »

Thumbs, because dropping 135lbs hurts the ego more than just getting stuck under it again & again.

The Showstoppa · « **Reply #9 on:** March 01, 2009, 09:53:26 AM »

Thumbs

Bossa · « **Reply #10 on:** March 01, 2009, 10:02:47 AM »

I only use DB's...having said that...no thumbs

Awesomo · « **Reply #11 on:** March 01, 2009, 10:30:01 AM »

Suicide grip isn't a good idea. Sometimes i switch to it when really trying to get that last rep.

Mars · « **Reply #12 on:** March 01, 2009, 10:33:01 AM »

Quote from: Bossa on March 01, 2009, 10:02:47 AM

I only use DB's...having said that...no thumbs

i bench very rarely too, always dumbells.

MONSTER_TRICEPS · « **Reply #13 on:** March 01, 2009, 10:36:56 AM »

Dumbells are for geeks!!!!!!!!!

Mars · « **Reply #14 on:** March 01, 2009, 10:39:42 AM »

Figo · « **Reply #15 on:** March 01, 2009, 10:50:47 AM »

Mars · « **Reply #16 on:** March 01, 2009, 10:51:17 AM »

Quote from: Figo on March 01, 2009, 10:50:47 AM

zonecapone?

Tapeworm · « **Reply #17 on:** March 01, 2009, 10:52:58 AM »

Quote from: MONSTER_TRICEPS on March 01, 2009, 10:36:56 AM

Dumbells are for geeks!!!!!!!!!

I'm Bill Gates, minus the money and the brains.

spinnis · « **Reply #18 on:** March 01, 2009, 11:06:42 AM »

No thumbs feels so great, but dangerous

freespirit · « **Reply #19 on:** March 01, 2009, 11:15:51 AM »

Thumbs, for safety.

tleilaxutank · « **Reply #20 on:** March 01, 2009, 11:48:29 AM »

no thumbs

affeman · « **Reply #21 on:** March 01, 2009, 11:49:49 AM »

no thumbs, can focus much better on the chest that way.

affeman · « **Reply #22 on:** March 01, 2009, 11:52:10 AM »

jr · « **Reply #23 on:** March 01, 2009, 12:12:32 PM »

I might try no thumbs after this thread.

mesmorph78 · « **Reply #24 on:** March 01, 2009, 12:59:40 PM »

Quote from: MONSTER_TRICEPS on March 01, 2009, 10:36:56 AM

Dumbells are for geeks!!!!!!!!!

nope dumbells are waaay harder than barbells for
chest hence why you dont see many guys doing them... if the did their poundage would have to be lowered
as its hader to spot

ahem yank the bar off your training partner

Author Topic: Thumbs vs no Thumbs benching. (Read 3510 times)

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