Wide grip VS Shoulder width

stevis1331 · 08-19-2007, 03:24 PM

I know everything is good in moderation to shock the muscles.

But what you guys think about Wide grip & Shoulder width for chest & back exercises? What do you use more?

This is what've heard or experienced:

Wide grip bench - works outer pecs.. I see a lot of programs that recommend this.

Shoulder width bench - Works the chest more completely. Seems like a better exercise at times to me.

Wide grip bent over rows - Gives you the sweep of the lats that a lot of people look for.

Shoulder width bent over rows - Works the back more completely than just the sweep of the lats.

**P-funk** · 08-19-2007, 05:35 PM

Duncans Donuts · 08-19-2007, 05:43 PM

this forum is falling off the cliff

soxmuscle · 08-19-2007, 05:45 PM

I can't wait to get to the gym tonight to hit my upper pecs as well as my outer pecs. I don't really want work the lower pecs though tonight.

Duncans Donuts · 08-19-2007, 05:48 PM

don't forget to sweep the lats.

min0 lee · 08-19-2007, 05:59 PM

Hmmm...this is a good question, right now Johnnny is on an extended vacation but once he returns he can answer all of your questions you posted above.
Just be patient, he'll be back.

Duncans Donuts · 08-19-2007, 06:15 PM

haha I still have the fake chat log with johnny and the pictures they produced. so funny.

min0 lee · 08-19-2007, 06:48 PM

That was a classic.

soxmuscle · 08-19-2007, 06:54 PM

Care to share?

Scarface30 · 08-19-2007, 07:02 PM

I also heard underhand grip works the nipples.

AKIRA · 08-19-2007, 07:18 PM

I dont mind newbie questions cuz theyre unavoidable on any forum. However, the guy has been here since nov 2006 and is just now asking a question? Hes obviously not been reading this whole time.

stevis1331 · 08-19-2007, 08:50 PM

Sweet. You people are very informative. Great to see people that care. Have fun with your high school clique. Thanks.

Duncans Donuts · 08-19-2007, 08:53 PM

damn we just got ..

**P-funk** · 08-19-2007, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevis1331

Sweet. You people are very informative. Great to see people that care. Have fun with your high school clique. Thanks.

no problem. glad we could help. hope you can find an electrical outlet that will shock your muscles into new growth.

Witchblade · 08-22-2007, 11:36 AM

Ok, I'll answer so this thread can die.

Don't worry about those details until you're 250lbs. It doesn't matter. Just do your big compound lifts and vary your grip occasionally. I like to use a similar grip in my rows and bench press.

Thread closed.... damnit I need admin powers.

DOMS · 08-22-2007, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by P-funk

no problem. glad we could help. hope you can find an electrical outlet that will shock your muscles into new growth.

How did I miss this?

Slingshot · 08-25-2007, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevis1331

I know everything is good in moderation to shock the muscles.

But what you guys think about Wide grip & Shoulder width for chest & back exercises? What do you use more?

This is what've heard or experienced:

Wide grip bench - works outer pecs.. I see a lot of programs that recommend this.

Shoulder width bench - Works the chest more completely. Seems like a better exercise at times to me.

Wide grip bent over rows - Gives you the sweep of the lats that a lot of people look for.

Shoulder width bent over rows - Works the back more completely than just the sweep of the lats.

You cannot isolate certain parts of a muscle group. All you can do is find a grip that works that entire muscle best for your particular body. The wide grip vs close grip is a myth my friend..

08-19-2007, 03:24 PM	#1
stevis1331 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 2	Wide grip VS Shoulder width I know everything is good in moderation to shock the muscles. But what you guys think about Wide grip & Shoulder width for chest & back exercises? What do you use more? This is what've heard or experienced: Wide grip bench - works outer pecs.. I see a lot of programs that recommend this. Shoulder width bench - Works the chest more completely. Seems like a better exercise at times to me. Wide grip bent over rows - Gives you the sweep of the lats that a lot of people look for. Shoulder width bent over rows - Works the back more completely than just the sweep of the lats.
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08-19-2007, 05:48 PM	#5
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min0 lee Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: The Bronx, NYC Posts: 33,688 Blog Entries: 3 Photos: 542	Hmmm...this is a good question, right now Johnnny is on an extended vacation but once he returns he can answer all of your questions you posted above. Just be patient, he'll be back. Last edited by min0 lee : 08-19-2007 at 06:47 PM.
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08-19-2007, 08:53 PM	#13
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