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
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03-12-2004, 03:04 PM #1Registered User
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Alternative to close grip bench press?
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03-12-2004, 03:06 PM #2Banned
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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
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03-12-2004, 03:20 PM #3Chemically Imbalanced
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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.Originally posted by hyp3r3xt3nsion
your'e probably doing it too close- close-grip is palms over elbows (more or less shoudler width)..."Oderint dum metuant." -Lucius Accius
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03-12-2004, 03:23 PM #4Registered User
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I'll try shoulder width apart tomorrow and see if it makes a difference.
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03-12-2004, 03:28 PM #5Chemically Imbalanced
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good to hearOriginally posted by parabola50
I'll try shoulder width apart tomorrow and see if it makes a difference.
. 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."Oderint dum metuant." -Lucius Accius
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03-12-2004, 03:30 PM #6Former 130 lb skinnyboy!
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Try the Ez-bar reverse grip BENCH PRESS , it `s amazing dude .
P.S-make sure your spotter is reliable5'11 @ 220lbs.
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03-12-2004, 03:56 PM #7
Would you use the outer part of the bar for that lift, A-rod?
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03-12-2004, 04:03 PM #8Banned
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or just do it in the powerrackOriginally posted by A-rod
Try the Ez-bar reverse grip BENCH PRESS , it `s amazing dude .
P.S-make sure your spotter is reliable
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03-12-2004, 04:07 PM #9Former 130 lb skinnyboy!
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Originally posted by jbs
Would you use the outer part of the bar for that lift, A-rod?
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 pain5'11 @ 220lbs.
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03-12-2004, 04:48 PM #10Arbiter of Truth
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bump on shoulder width, Dips with elbows in really hammer the tri's.
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03-12-2004, 09:37 PM #11NAPARM
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So should you also use a shoulder width grip for skullcrushers???
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03-12-2004, 09:46 PM #12Registered User
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Use an EZ bar for CGBP if it hurts your wrists, and widening your grip on the BB doesn't seem to help.
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03-12-2004, 09:59 PM #13Banned
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i do (but i primarily stick w/ db extensions)Originally posted by dparm99
So should you also use a shoulder width grip for skullcrushers???
. 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. 
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