Alternative to close grip bench press?

Everytime I do these for my tri's, it completely screws up my wrists. I have no idea why, but when I'm finished my wrists click whenever I move them. I don't have this problem with any other workout, so what would be the best alternative?
Thanks,
para

your'e probably doing it too close- close-grip is palms over elbows (more or less shoudler width)...none of this 6'' apart crap u see in Flex

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by hyp3r3xt3nsion [/i]
[B]your'e probably doing it too close- close-grip is palms over elbows (more or less shoudler width)...[/B][/QUOTE]

bump. anatomically, they should be less stressful on your wrists than most any other heavy tricep movement because since your forearms (ideally) remain perpendicular to the floor throughout, less stabilization is required from the wrists than if you're doing things such as jm or california presses... or even skullcrushers. that's only if your form is correct though.

I'll try shoulder width apart tomorrow and see if it makes a difference.

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by parabola50 [/i]
[B]I'll try shoulder width apart tomorrow and see if it makes a difference. [/B][/QUOTE]

good to hear :). just push your upper arms somewhat snugly to your sides, and keep your forearms pointing straight up the entire time (as much as possible, at least). this should result in you lowering to and pressing from your upper abs or somewhere thereabout.

best of luck to you.

Try the Ez-bar reverse grip BENCH PRESS , it `s amazing dude .


P.S-make sure your spotter is reliable

Would you use the outer part of the bar for that lift, A-rod?

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by A-rod [/i]
[B]Try the Ez-bar reverse grip BENCH PRESS , it `s amazing dude .


P.S-make sure your spotter is reliable [/B][/QUOTE]

or just do it in the powerrack :D

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by jbs [/i]
[B]Would you use the outer part of the bar for that lift, A-rod? [/B][/QUOTE]


I prefer using the outside yes , less stress on the wrists , too close of a grip on regular or reverse grip presses will prolly result in wristwrist pain

bump on shoulder width, Dips with elbows in really hammer the tri's.

So should you also use a shoulder width grip for skullcrushers???

Use an EZ bar for CGBP if it hurts your wrists, and widening your grip on the BB doesn't seem to help.

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by dparm99 [/i]
[B]So should you also use a shoulder width grip for skullcrushers??? [/B][/QUOTE]

i do (but i primarily stick w/ db extensions)