Reply With QuoteI may be wrong, but I do not see any difference between normal and narrow grip presses.
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10-17-2003, 05:16 PM #1Registered User
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what part of the shoulder does close grip overhead presses work rather than wide grip press overhead?
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I would say more triceps heavy, otherwise no real difference. Going too close on the grip for an overhead press is probably asking for trouble though IMO.
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10-17-2003, 07:41 PM #4Patrick ELITE MEMBER
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a closer grip overhead press is more of a movement in the sagital plane (shoulder flexion). The muscles being worked are:
-anterior deltoid
-the long head of biceps brachii
-coracobrachiallis
-the clavicular portion of pectoralis major
wide grip overhead press is more of a movement in the frontal plane (shoulder abduction). The muscles being worked are:
-supraspinatus (one of the four roator cuff muscles)
-all three heads of the deltiod (with the prime focus bieng the middle head)
-the long head of biceps brachii also assists
so, there is a slight difference. Use them both. They are both effective. Another way to hit the sagital plane in an overhead press is to use a reverse grip.Optimum Sports Performance
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I was going to mention reverse grip presses, haven't done those in forever
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