Quick question, I was recently told that changing your grip around from time to time while benching will make your chest grow alot faster. I'm not sure what I should think about that. Because right now I use a wide grip and have been using that for a few years now, just wandering what you guys thing...thanks
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07-11-2006, 08:18 PM #1Registered User
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07-11-2006, 08:25 PM #2
He was most liekly referring to doing close grip bench press. More of a tricep workout. Check the exercise database if you would like. www.bodybuilding.com/fun/exercises.htm
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07-11-2006, 08:25 PM #3Registered User
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Wide grip will primarially work your chest, close grip works your triceps. If you place your hands in the middle you mainly work your chest, but do achieve some tricep work as well.
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07-11-2006, 09:03 PM #4You only Cheat youself
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i heard if u want to get ur bench up real fast... for example u have bench testin for football or somethin then u focus more on closegrip bench for about a month while still doin normal grip bench and u will notice it go up real fast.... tahts wht i heard dont' take my word for it
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07-11-2006, 09:15 PM #5I want that trophy!
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well yeah if you dont bb and hit every muscle group. then doing close grip bench will up your bench or any tricep movement for that matter. thats if you dont do triceps
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07-12-2006, 06:08 AM #6Registered User
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the reason I ask is because my chest doesnt have the shape and form that I would like it to. Ive been lifting for about 4 years now and Im pretty sure that my chest should be more filled out
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07-12-2006, 06:17 AM #7They're talking about moving your grip a few inches, not going very wide or very narrow (CG bench). The change is supposed to help you gain a little strength, not size.Originally Posted by MetalGear8786
My pecs are my most developed/complimented muscle group, they are huge compared to everything else. Considering I did DB bench for all of highschool I give DB flat and incline credit for my chest. Barbell has helped me more with strength than size, even with proper diet (my diet was **** in high school and my chest still gained quite a bit.)I hate stupid.
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07-12-2006, 06:34 AM #8Registered User
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http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=783644
This goes hand-in-hand with what Dave Tate talks about, in regards to bench pressing. Dave recommends the closer grip so the triceps take the load. This gives you more pressing strength and bigger powerlifting bench numbers. Ian points out that the wider grip will make your numbers go down but your chest will be activated more and this can lead to greater development.
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