close grip vs regular bench press

[primetime2181]

here is my question...is it unusual to GCBP the same amount of weight as to regular bench press it....b/c for some reason i can do a few more reps close grip vs. regular bench press.

for example here is my workout....and dont laugh im only 150lbs and ive only been lifting for about 6 or 7 months heh.

bench press 2 sets of 6 145lbs
1 set of 4 155lbs

CGBP 2 sets of 8-10 135 lbs
1 set of 6 145lbs

does that seem normal...cuz for some reason i thought that one should be able to bench a greater amount of weight when compared to close-grip???

[milo34]

Originally posted by primetime2181
here is my question...is it unusual to GCBP the same amount of weight as to regular bench press it....b/c for some reason i can do a few more reps close grip vs. regular bench press.

for example here is my workout....and dont laugh im only 150lbs and ive only been lifting for about 6 or 7 months heh.

bench press 2 sets of 6 145lbs
1 set of 4 155lbs

CGBP 2 sets of 8-10 135 lbs
1 set of 6 145lbs

does that seem normal...cuz for some reason i thought that one should be able to bench a greater amount of weight when compared to close-grip???

most people seem to be able to do more on the regular bench than CG.
are you stuck at a plateau? perhaps consider using DBs for benching- easier on the shoulders too.

[supadave]

i can't do as much close grip as i can reg bench

[S4V4G3]

ya neither can i.

[primetime2181]

is somethin wrong with me?? i can do set of 10 at most CGBP at 135 and with regular benchin i can do at most a set of 10 at 135........almost identical pretty much....i never tried maxing CGBP so im not sure what i can do but reps wise its about the same..........is my chest weak or is somethin wrong with me?

[Evilution]

Originally posted by primetime2181
is somethin wrong with me?? i can do set of 10 at most CGBP at 135 and with regular benchin i can do at most a set of 10 at 135........almost identical pretty much....i never tried maxing CGBP so im not sure what i can do but reps wise its about the same..........is my chest weak or is somethin wrong with me?

cgbp stresses the tris more....for a strong reg bench u need ur lats tris and delts....maybe ur delts and lats are lacking...u should work on them...heavy ass push/military presses.....bent over bb rows...should do it..

[Big Nes]

i find it unusual.

i can press 85lb DB's flat bench, and about 200 flat BB.

I've also been lifting 7 months and weigh in at about 147.

But as for CGBP, i can only load the EZ bar w/ about 2 45's and 2 35's. that's what, 90+70+15 = 175.

Try to keep your elbows tucked, touching your lats as you go perform the lift.

There's no way i can add any more weight to the CGBP. That's my heaviest set for about 5 reps + 1 forced.

[Rippedpower]

Sounds like your chest may be lagging behind your arms or more specifically your tris.

[primetime2181]

im confused i def dont think its my delts....i military press bb (seated) 115 10x 125 8x and 135 5x......i mean mine shoulders are prob my strongest feature.... does anyone know what i should do? BIG NES are u sayin that i should keep my elbows near my lats when i do regular bench? i thought they were supposed to be perpendicular to my lats ?? someone help!

[primetime2181]

bump...cmon guys some more feedback especially for the experienced guys on here like A Rod and the others.....

[primetime2181]

bump again

[GUNZOFNAVARONE]

if you are relatively new to weight lifting, this is NORMAL. you will notice a larger gap between the numbers as you progress in years.

when i first started lifting, i would bench 135 and CG 100, today, my worksets on bench may be 305, and if tris are trained immediately following chest, my CG is around 225.

so, give it time, there are many anomolies out there.

everyone is different, there is a chance the numbers will always be close (so when your benching 500, you'll be cg the same, SWEET! )

Good Luck