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  1. 02-24-2006, 08:32 PM #1
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    Close grip bench question

    How far apart should your hands be for close grip bench? I have mine about 6", is that OK?
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  3. 02-24-2006, 08:43 PM #2
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    i keep my grip the same width as the width of my waist.
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    Quote Originally Posted by LexusGS
    i keep my grip the same width as the width of my waist.
    Same here
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    About so my arms are exactly lined up with my shoulders when extended.
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    i put mine all the way together and it has got me great triceps over the years.doing middle grip bench the way i do it for about 2 years wil get u good triceps
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    Quote Originally Posted by KEFE
    i put mine all the way together and it has got me great triceps over the years.
    Over the years? You're all of 12. When did you start lifting, kindergarten?
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    over the years means about 2,3 or 4
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    Quote Originally Posted by Triple Threat
    Over the years? You're all of 12. When did you start lifting, kindergarten?
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    LAFAO KEFE, that was a good 1.
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    I like Power CGs with pinky at the rings, or for a regular CG forefinger at the beginning of the knurl on the bar.
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    What are these rings everyone si talking about?????
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    Quote Originally Posted by LexusGS
    What are these rings everyone si talking about?????
    I am going to google a pic for you. Most standard bars have a rough .........let me find a pic.
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    Mino, thanks for the picture. I always wondered what the rings were. Thanks bro/sis.
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    Quote Originally Posted by LexusGS
    Mino, thanks for the picture. I always wondered what the rings were. Thanks bro/sis.
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    Strange. Compared to mino's pic, some the bars at my gym have 3 rings and a knurled (is the even a word?) patch in the middle
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    About 6-8" apart for me
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    knurl Audio pronunciation of "knurl" ( P ) Pronunciation Key (nûrl)
    n.

    1. A knob, knot, or other small protuberance.
    2. One of a series of small ridges or grooves on the surface or edge of a metal object, such as a thumbscrew, to aid in gripping.
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    I knew knurl was a word. Wasnt sure if 'knurled' was correct. Just checked and apparently it is
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    someone try the way i do it
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    Quote Originally Posted by KEFE
    someone try the way i do it
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    Quote Originally Posted by KEFE
    someone try the way i do it
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    I tuck my arms right up against my torso and grab the bar so that my forearms are centered over my elbows.
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    Quote Originally Posted by CowPimp
    I tuck my arms right up against my torso and grab the bar so that my forearms are centered over my elbows.
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