Incline Bench Q?

[AndretheGiant]

How will increasing the width of my grip on the barbell affect my chest?
I'm wondering if it will help build a wider chest, or if i'm transferring the stress from my chest to my shoulders.

 

[P-funk]

it will take a lot of your triceps out of the movement and place a great amount of stress on your shoulders as the torque is increased. In short...risk is greater than the reward.

 

[Tough Old Man]

it will take a lot of your triceps out of the movement and place a great amount of stress on your shoulders as the torque is increased. In short...risk is greater than the reward.

Agree. If you want to end up with shoulder problem, do those inclines with a wide grip.

 

[CowPimp]

I definitely limit the width of my bench pressing. The widest I go is pinkies on the rings. I could probably push a little more weight if I went wider, but I prefer to compromise and maintain my shoulder health.

 

[samuri_sting]

For incline and decline bench presses, I put my ring fingers on the rings. Is this grip too wide?

 

[P-funk]

For incline and decline bench presses, I put my ring fingers on the rings. Is this grip too wide?

depends on your arm length etc..

 

[PTYP]

I want to say I remember reading somewhere that the ideal placement of your hands is the position that would provide a 90 degree angle between your forearm and upper arm when your upper arm is perpendicular to your body.