close grips

exaktlywhat · 12-04-2005, 10:33 PM

question i would like some advice on close grips. my workout partner swears by them but insists that in order to do them correctly you need to grip with your hands together. this puts a hell of a strain on my wrists when i go heavy and i dont feel like dropping weights on my face. i have actually read a study (sorry it was so long ago i cant reference it) that said that you actually dont want to do that, the recommended grip was about 6 inches apart or both thumbs extended touching. this is supposed to hit the tri's best on this exercise. i prefer things like skull crushers, tri extensions and standing dumbell french curls. but these are good once in a while and i just want to know what form to use. thank you in advance for your help.

c130 · 13-04-2005, 03:14 PM

my grip is about 6 inches mate and i have no problem with my wrists with this

ive never tried hands together but if its giving you problems i wouldnt do it and just do what your happy with

exaktlywhat · 13-04-2005, 03:30 PM

thanks for the reply. i will definately try the 6inch grip on my next arm night. i know they work well, just couldnt get over the strain. cheers.

zx9rjas. · 13-04-2005, 05:39 PM

I always use and EZ bar and my hands are at the first bend. When the bar is fully lowered my thumbs touch the edges of my nipples.

Jason

exaktlywhat · 13-04-2005, 05:43 PM

that way i could do close grips and skull crushers right in line with each other, that saves me time on setting up the smith rack...good advice, i knew there was a reason this board was the best. thank you.

zx9rjas. · 13-04-2005, 06:25 PM

For a good superset, Try reaching failure with the close grips with the EZ bar then immediatly get on the ground and do push ups, but form a diamond shape with your thumbs and forefingers touching. In other words your hands will be virtually together.

See how many pushups you get on your 3/4th set, bet it wont be many.

When my training buddy reach failure with these pushups we end up squeezing out a few more by doing them girlie style on the knees. I think we are just masochistic mutha's

but it pumps the tri's nicely

J

exaktlywhat · 13-04-2005, 06:57 PM

i did tons of diamonds in military boot camp! i hated those most of all, i think ill try that, sounds like fun. they used to repeatedly shout at us "pain is weakness leaving the body" since ive started bb, i believe that now more than ever.

12-04-2005, 10:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
exaktlywhat Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: florida usa Posts: 642 Rep Power:	close grips question i would like some advice on close grips. my workout partner swears by them but insists that in order to do them correctly you need to grip with your hands together. this puts a hell of a strain on my wrists when i go heavy and i dont feel like dropping weights on my face. i have actually read a study (sorry it was so long ago i cant reference it) that said that you actually dont want to do that, the recommended grip was about 6 inches apart or both thumbs extended touching. this is supposed to hit the tri's best on this exercise. i prefer things like skull crushers, tri extensions and standing dumbell french curls. but these are good once in a while and i just want to know what form to use. thank you in advance for your help.

13-04-2005, 03:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
exaktlywhat Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: florida usa Posts: 642 Rep Power:	thanks for the reply. i will definately try the 6inch grip on my next arm night. i know they work well, just couldnt get over the strain. cheers. ______________________ that which does not kill me only serves to make me stronger.

13-04-2005, 05:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
zx9rjas. Legend Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Southampton Posts: 697 Rep Power:	I always use and EZ bar and my hands are at the first bend. When the bar is fully lowered my thumbs touch the edges of my nipples. Jason ______________________ 50% of Training is nutrition 50% of Training is not overtraining If you cant gain see the above.

13-04-2005, 05:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
exaktlywhat Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: florida usa Posts: 642 Rep Power:	that way i could do close grips and skull crushers right in line with each other, that saves me time on setting up the smith rack...good advice, i knew there was a reason this board was the best. thank you. ______________________ that which does not kill me only serves to make me stronger.

13-04-2005, 06:25 PM	#6 (permalink)
zx9rjas. Legend Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Southampton Posts: 697 Rep Power:	For a good superset, Try reaching failure with the close grips with the EZ bar then immediatly get on the ground and do push ups, but form a diamond shape with your thumbs and forefingers touching. In other words your hands will be virtually together. See how many pushups you get on your 3/4th set, bet it wont be many. When my training buddy reach failure with these pushups we end up squeezing out a few more by doing them girlie style on the knees. I think we are just masochistic mutha's but it pumps the tri's nicely J ______________________ 50% of Training is nutrition 50% of Training is not overtraining If you cant gain see the above.

13-04-2005, 03:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
c130 Under Construction Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Cyprus Posts: 80 Rep Power:	my grip is about 6 inches mate and i have no problem with my wrists with this ive never tried hands together but if its giving you problems i wouldnt do it and just do what your happy with

13-04-2005, 06:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
exaktlywhat Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: florida usa Posts: 642 Rep Power:	i did tons of diamonds in military boot camp! i hated those most of all, i think ill try that, sounds like fun. they used to repeatedly shout at us "pain is weakness leaving the body" since ive started bb, i believe that now more than ever. ______________________ that which does not kill me only serves to make me stronger.

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