I know this exercise is a plus for most people, so I have tried it multiple times, yet everytime, my wrists seem awkward, like they are bending a way they shouldnt be, in since it is CLOSE it makes your wrists bend outward...any tips?
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Thread: cgpb wrist problem
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07-30-2005, 10:23 AM #1Hard Gainer
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cgpb wrist problem
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07-30-2005, 10:35 AM #2Only one way to do this
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How close do you haev youre hands?I had the same problem when they were too close.If it still hurts try it in an EZ bar.
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07-30-2005, 10:43 AM #3Banned
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Even though it's called close grip bench press, you're hands only need to be a couple inches closer than shoulder width to hit the triceps effectively. Sounds like you're too close.
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07-30-2005, 12:43 PM #4Enjoy The Ment
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cgpb...CLOSE GRIP PEANUT BUTTER!
If your wrists are bent inwards your grip is too close. Keep it parallel to your shoulders imo.
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07-30-2005, 12:47 PM #5Anti-Catabolic
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I've always had great results with my wrists bent inward slightly, I usually will perform 10-12 reps to keep excess stress off my wrists, but I pretty much just suck it up and focus on pumping my triceps. BTW I perform my CGBP's on a Smith Machine w/ a Decline Bench and use a thumbless grip.Originally Posted by duhfewcha6Bachelor and Master of Exercise Science at Miami University
Doctorate of Physical Therapy Student at Jefferson College of Health Professions
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07-30-2005, 01:55 PM #6V 2.1
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Try a 6" or so spacing, otherwise just fiddle around with your grip until you find something comfortable. As long as you keep your arms tucked, lots of grips will do.
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07-30-2005, 09:02 PM #7Ghost Negger
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Use an ez bar.Originally Posted by duhfewcha6
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07-31-2005, 09:58 AM #8Registered User
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also-keeping-your-elbows-in-will-not-only-save-your-wrists-but-work-the-triceps
much-better
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07-31-2005, 11:07 AM #9Train smarter, not harder
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PROPER close-grip bench width is palms over elbows (~a bit before shoulder width).
any of this like 6'', thumbs touching, 2'' apart, etc.. etc.. is just ****ing uneducated bull****.
palms over elbows is, biomechanically, the best positioning, not to mention far better on your wrists.
Originally Posted by Kagh't
6'', lmao
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07-31-2005, 11:20 AM #10VIP Member
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Shoulder width, no closer.
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07-31-2005, 11:26 AM #11
Do some wrist exercises to strenthen them.
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