how much in CGBP and Regular BP?

cristus77 · 10-31-2006, 08:31 PM

How much do you press using a close grip as compared to using a regular wider grip??

I can do 225 for 7 using a regular grip, but using a close grip I can push the same weight for almost as many reps... weird..

ja_ke · 10-31-2006, 11:23 PM

maybe you arn't using close enough of a grip?

**bigDman** · 11-01-2006, 12:18 AM

some people are stronger in close grip. It is epically common among powerlifters who lift in a shirt alot

navarone · 11-01-2006, 02:49 AM

the closer the grip the more the tri-cep is involved i believe. ZCouldnt that be a big factor? Maybe your tris arnt as strong.

**bigDman** · 11-01-2006, 03:11 AM

yea it shows you have over powering tris. Add in extra shoulder/ chest work and your bench should shoot up. It also might be differnce in technique. CGBP technique is easier than regular bench technique

10-31-2006, 08:31 PM	#1
cristus77 New Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 8 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 0	how much in CGBP and Regular BP? How much do you press using a close grip as compared to using a regular wider grip?? I can do 225 for 7 using a regular grip, but using a close grip I can push the same weight for almost as many reps... weird..

11-01-2006, 12:18 AM	#3
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11-01-2006, 02:49 AM	#4
navarone Pro Stature Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 931 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 49	the closer the grip the more the tri-cep is involved i believe. ZCouldnt that be a big factor? Maybe your tris arnt as strong. __________________ Obsessed is a word the lazy use to describe the dedicated Stats: Weight: Between 200-205 depending on the day Bench: 265X5 atm. Squat: 360X5 atm.. Higest Ever 435 Deadlift: 420X3 Waist: 34 Arms: 17.5 cold . Pics Finally! http://www.ironmass.com/f16/nav-s-1-...ulk-12947.html

11-01-2006, 03:11 AM	#5
bigDman is missing heavy pulls Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 4,619 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 186	yea it shows you have over powering tris. Add in extra shoulder/ chest work and your bench should shoot up. It also might be differnce in technique. CGBP technique is easier than regular bench technique __________________ COME CHECK OUT MY JOURNAL

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10-31-2006, 11:23 PM	#2
ja_ke Pro Stature Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Allen Park, MI Posts: 207 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 7	maybe you arn't using close enough of a grip?