which bench grip allows you to hoist the most weight?

[domenic1995]

title says it all, assuming no decline/incline just a flat bench.

[Newmanzz]

The one you feel most comfortable with

[509LiftingBrah]

Normal shoulder grip I guess??

[LimitStrength]

The one you feel most comfortable with

Pretty much, whichever width you feel strongest. Some guys like index finger on the rings for maximum decrease in range of motion, other guys go with ring finger on the rings, some guys go close grip.

I think most heavy pressers go with some some finger on the rings, since you cut down on the rotation of the shoulder as well as decrease range of motion.

But bottom line is experiment with different grip widths and see which one you prefer.

[domenic1995]

Pretty much, whichever width you feel strongest. Some guys like index finger on the rings for maximum decrease in range of motion, other guys go with ring finger on the rings, some guys go close grip.

I think most heavy pressers go with some some finger on the rings, since you cut down on the rotation of the shoulder as well as decrease range of motion.

But bottom line is experiment with different grip widths and see which one you prefer.

thanks man, i think i'm going to try out a finger-on-the-rings grip. normally i go a bit wider as to get a good stretch on my pecs. i've been on the bodybuilding side of things for a while but want to try out powerlifting to see how things go

[trancebreak]

It's different for everyone. I'm stronger with a narrower grip. I wouldn't be able to bench close to what I can with a narrow grip if I used a wider grip

[nsurdis]

It also depends on the frame/shoulder width of the lifter.

Most 6' and under, raw guys I see in the 220-275 range seem to grip middle fingers on the rings.

I train with one guy who is 6'1 and 6'4 and they both grip index finger on the rings (wider than me)

[domenic1995]

It also depends on the frame/shoulder width of the lifter.

Most 6' and under, raw guys I see in the 220-275 range seem to grip middle fingers on the rings.

I train with one guy who is 6'1 and 6'4 and they both grip index finger on the rings (wider than me)

hmm, i'm a bit shorter than 6 foot, only 5'9, but that's a good reference point.

[EasternHammer]

My preference is middle fingers on rings. That seems to be best for using all the muscles in combination. I have also used forefinger on the rings, and I like the ability to touch lower and decreased ROM but the sticking point 4'' off chest is tough. I've never considered using closer grips.

[ridge_forrester]

Usually seems to be that equipped benchers grip as wide as possible, for the shorter ROM. Also, because the shirt negates a lot of the stress and sticking point associated with the bottom end of the movement.

The real variable is with raw benching RAW. Many different grips used by some great raw benchers, use whatever's strongest.

I personally use a medium grip as it seems strongest to me.

[showmestate08]

Am I the only one that grips inside the rings?

[GuinnessStrong]

I float around the inside and outside of the rings depending on how creaky my shoulder is. If I go outside of the rings, I can press 10-30 lbs more with a good setup. Issue is one bad rep and I'm back to not benching for a few weeks/months.

[androstan]

Am I the only one that grips inside the rings?

I grip just inside the rings. I think Spoto does as well, our maybe just slightly wider.

[allergic2rice]

I've always used a pretty wide grip, but lately it's been getting narrower and narrower

[InspecktaDeck]

I grip just inside the rings. I think Spoto does as well, our maybe just slightly wider.

This, either pinky on ring or just inside. Im gonna try wider just for shyts & giggles now

[simp3204]

Am I the only one that grips inside the rings?

Nope, I like a narrow grip

[samsont]

recently went from middle finger on rings to a POR grip for all my benching. I'm a LOT stronger with that grip.

[saw7988]

Recently switched from POR to a "thumbs length away from the smooth part" - sort of halfway between POR and CG.

[JacSavage]

I vary my grip for more well rounded development.

I found with max allowed grip I can bench 5-10% more than with a shoulder width grip BUT if my narrow grip bench goes up my wider grip bench goes up as well.

[Jason2459]

I've always been stronger at full comp grip index on rings. But I also don't think that will be optimal in the long run. Going to try and bring it in a bit like middle or ring on rings.