close grip bench

MZiggy · 02-22-2008, 05:18 PM

when i do this i bend my wrists back so my arms stay in close to my body

is this necessary or can i let my arms bend out it puts alot of stress on my wrists the way i do it which i guess could be good unless its bad with so much weight

lucifuge · 02-22-2008, 06:45 PM

if it's hurting your wrists too much, you can try switching to a cambered bar.
Ya might also wanna drop the weight a little

Witchblade · 02-23-2008, 08:51 AM

You're using arms and wrists as synonyms. I have no idea what you're asking at the moment.

pain = bad
bending wrists = bad
flaring elbows out = bad
arms close = good

**CowPimp** · 02-23-2008, 10:07 AM

What does bending your wrists back have to do with keeping your arms close to your body? You should be able to keep a neutral wrist position while you benc regardless of the positioning of your shoulder joints.

MZiggy · 03-02-2008, 04:03 PM

i think i just bend my wrists back all the time even with regular bench i just noticed cause its easier to hold the bar...and to answer your question pimp i have no clue..i got it straightened out tho

02-22-2008, 05:18 PM	#1
MZiggy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Phila ,PA Posts: 51	close grip bench when i do this i bend my wrists back so my arms stay in close to my body is this necessary or can i let my arms bend out it puts alot of stress on my wrists the way i do it which i guess could be good unless its bad with so much weight

02-23-2008, 08:51 AM	#3
Witchblade Succinct Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Holland Posts: 4,443 Photos: 2	You're using arms and wrists as synonyms. I have no idea what you're asking at the moment. pain = bad bending wrists = bad flaring elbows out = bad arms close = good
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02-22-2008, 06:45 PM	#2
lucifuge 100 Proof Chaos Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: 1313 Mockingbird Lane Posts: 1,351 Photos: 14	if it's hurting your wrists too much, you can try switching to a cambered bar. Ya might also wanna drop the weight a little

03-02-2008, 04:03 PM	#5
MZiggy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Phila ,PA Posts: 51	i think i just bend my wrists back all the time even with regular bench i just noticed cause its easier to hold the bar...and to answer your question pimp i have no clue..i got it straightened out tho