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08-14-2006, 04:04 PM #1Elite Kiki ELITE MEMBER
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Grip Width
When you are doing close grip bench, and you are measuring your grip, how do you measure it?
For example; say you want your "close grip" to fall somewhere between 13 to 20 inches.
Would you measure from the outside of each hand, inside, or center?
DiscussTotal ownage.
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08-14-2006, 04:13 PM #3cat burglar
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I measure the distance between my fists (the outside edge of my pointer fingers) 6" or less.
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Originally Posted by Bakerboy
That seems a bit close. I was informed that it is between 13 and 20 inches for a close grip/ power lifter close grip.Total ownage. Originally Posted by kbm8795
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08-14-2006, 04:17 PM #6cat burglar
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^ I'm going to go measure right now....
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Inside and anywhere from 13-20" apart is good. I do mine around 14-15" apart
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08-14-2006, 04:21 PM #8Registered User
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you guys do close grip bp that wide? my hands are only 5-6" apart
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08-14-2006, 04:21 PM #9Elite Kiki ELITE MEMBER
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Originally Posted by Tough Old Man
Well I'm 6'7, so I'm assuming my grip is going to be a little wider.Total ownage. Originally Posted by kbm8795
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08-14-2006, 04:22 PM #10fiendish thingy ELITE MEMBER
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I think about 15 inches for me.
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08-14-2006, 04:22 PM #11Registered User
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Originally Posted by BigDyl
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08-14-2006, 04:26 PM #12cat burglar
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^ Your right. I checked with my tape measure. 10" is about right. I didn't realize how short 6" was... that's way too close!
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08-14-2006, 04:28 PM #13Elite Kiki ELITE MEMBER
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10 is probably too close also. 13 is about as narrow as you want to go. Originally Posted by Bakerboy
Total ownage. Originally Posted by kbm8795
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08-14-2006, 04:31 PM #14fiendish thingy ELITE MEMBER
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My grip is about as wide at my wiener, so yeah 15 inches sounds right.
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08-14-2006, 04:34 PM #15cat burglar
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^ Yeah, I am going to try a few sets with them wider, right now. I don't do them that often and when I do do them I don't go that heavy. I'll try them at 13 and 14 inches and see how that feels.
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I normally put my hands just inside shoulder width.
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08-14-2006, 04:41 PM #17cat burglar
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Yeah, 15 feels a lot better. Anything less hurts my elbows.
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08-14-2006, 04:42 PM #18Lexen Xtreme
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My CG benches are around 14-16" apart (the inside of the hands).
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This is the kiki meow club son! Gotta representmeow.
Total ownage. Originally Posted by kbm8795
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Alright son, you're in. Originally Posted by kenwood
i want in the kiki meow club i have a kikiTotal ownage. Originally Posted by kbm8795
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08-14-2006, 04:55 PM #24cat burglar
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Be careful for what you wish for, the initiation was a killer. Harder than any bootcamp. Originally Posted by kenwood
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08-14-2006, 04:58 PM #25cat burglar
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BigDyl I think you need to put Kenwood on a one day probationary status, until he earns his wings.
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13 to 20 inches?!? I use 0 to 4 inches
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08-14-2006, 06:46 PM #27The Damned ELITE MEMBER
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According to arnold's book, a closer grip will really hit those inner pecs, and a wider grip will really tax the outer pecs...
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Originally Posted by BigDyl
I never knew you were so tall......to bad the rest didn't catch up to you.
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08-14-2006, 07:40 PM #29Elite Kiki ELITE MEMBER
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Originally Posted by min0 lee
I never knew you were so tall......to bad the rest didn't catch up to you.
Total ownage. Originally Posted by kbm8795
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08-14-2006, 09:29 PM #30Elite Kiki ELITE MEMBER
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I measured the cybex bar today, and from ring to ring (normal grip) it was 28 inches. I did close grip at around 16-18 inches.
Total ownage. Originally Posted by kbm8795
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