close grip

Alan_69 · 27-06-2006, 06:06 PM

alright guys, i want to start adding some close grip bench presses to my workout but i want to no whats the proper way to do it, how far apart should your hands be on the bar?

wigz · 27-06-2006, 06:19 PM

Tips: Lie on a flat bench. Hold a barbell with both hands with a close grip, about 8 - 12 inches apart. Keeping your arms close to your sides, lower the bar until it is touches your chest, approximately 1 inch below your nipples. Return to starting position, concentrating on using your triceps to push.

copyed from a sticky by andyiron in the training forum

Alan_69 · 27-06-2006, 06:26 PM

cheers mate. i didn't think about looking in that section

wigz · 27-06-2006, 06:27 PM

i would just like to add that this is the first time i have copyed and pasted anything and is a major development in my computer skills..!

Alan_69 · 27-06-2006, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by wigz

i would just like to add that this is the first time i have copyed and pasted anything and is a major development in my computer skills..!

wigz · 27-06-2006, 06:34 PM

its a great exercise, i do close grip bench one week then skull crushers the next for my triceps

Alan_69 · 27-06-2006, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by wigz

its a great exercise, i do close grip bench one week then skull crushers the next for my triceps

whats skull crushers? as u can tell i'm not 2 knowledgeable wi the names for all the different exercises

***MMUK*** · 02-07-2006, 09:42 AM

lie on the bench with your arms extended holding the bar in a closer than close grip bench press grip and keep your upper arms locked and bend your elbows bringing the bar to your foerhead or nose, if you go too heavy you'll see why they are called skull crushers!

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Alan_69 Under Construction Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: falkirk Posts: 8 Rep Power:	close grip alright guys, i want to start adding some close grip bench presses to my workout but i want to no whats the proper way to do it, how far apart should your hands be on the bar? ______________________ THE PAIN BARRIER IS JUST LIKE RULES........ITS THERE 2 BE BROKE

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Alan_69 Under Construction Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: falkirk Posts: 8 Rep Power:	cheers mate. i didn't think about looking in that section ______________________ THE PAIN BARRIER IS JUST LIKE RULES........ITS THERE 2 BE BROKE

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*MMUK* Musclechat Management Muscle Chat Management Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 3,538 Rep Power:	lie on the bench with your arms extended holding the bar in a closer than close grip bench press grip and keep your upper arms locked and bend your elbows bringing the bar to your foerhead or nose, if you go too heavy you'll see why they are called skull crushers! ______________________ MMUK Musclechat.co.uk Manager

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27-06-2006, 06:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
wigz Making Progress Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Manchester Posts: 426 Rep Power:	Tips: Lie on a flat bench. Hold a barbell with both hands with a close grip, about 8 - 12 inches apart. Keeping your arms close to your sides, lower the bar until it is touches your chest, approximately 1 inch below your nipples. Return to starting position, concentrating on using your triceps to push. copyed from a sticky by andyiron in the training forum

27-06-2006, 06:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
wigz Making Progress Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Manchester Posts: 426 Rep Power:	i would just like to add that this is the first time i have copyed and pasted anything and is a major development in my computer skills..!

27-06-2006, 06:34 PM	#6 (permalink)
wigz Making Progress Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Manchester Posts: 426 Rep Power:	its a great exercise, i do close grip bench one week then skull crushers the next for my triceps