Close Grip Bench Press Problem

[whtx]

When doing this excerise, at the bottom of the rep, should one's elbow be pointing outwards or should they stay by the side?

Also, does anyones wrist/hands ever collaspe when doing the close grip bench?

[IronMike]

Tuck your arms into your sides.

[ExtremeEnigma]

keep elbows in when working triceps

i don't know what you mean by "collapse", but make sure you use a spotter

[scott_donald]

Originally posted by IronMike
Tuck your arms into your sides.

bizump... with a shoulder width grip....

[hyp3r3xt3nsion]

grip should be palms over elbows (more or less shoulder width)...none of this 6'' apart crap you see lots doing

elbows should be tucked in

[aztecwolf161]

is it cool to do close grip bench with an ez curl bar?

[hyp3r3xt3nsion]

Originally posted by aztecwolf161
is it cool to do close grip bench with an ez curl bar?

yea, but i don't see why. most who use it do because of wrist problems; but wrist problems indicate a grip that's too close (i.e., one that isn't shoulder width)

[aztecwolf161]

how close of a grip should be used on the barbell?, i usually go thumb width apart

[hyp3r3xt3nsion]

Originally posted by aztecwolf161
how close of a grip should be used on the barbell?, i usually go thumb width apart

palms over elbows...in other words, approximately shoulder width. none of this 6'' apart crap u see in flex

[EliteBSU]

collapse probably means weak forearms.
damn AJ, why dont you keep going after flex.

keep your elbows tucked in

Elite

[Big Nes]

Keep a COMFORTABLE close grip, usually slightly inside shoulder width.

Like it's been said, Tuck your elbows. If you can, your elbows should graze your lats when u come down (or rib cage slightly when u come up). Also, there should be VERY little wrist pain (assuming no prior injuries).

Bump to the "6 inches..." this and that nonsense. a "close grip" for a guy who's 5'6'' 150lbs is different than for a guy 6'3 240lbs.