Question: Close Grip Bench stronger than Normal Bench

[louden_swain]

I use pure chest, back, and delt strength while pressing.

A wide grip works best for me. . I can use 75 to 90lbs more using a wide grip.

Damn cursed triceps!!!

 

[Liftbig]

chest, shoulders, and upper back.

 

[Generic MALE]

I mean, my CGBP's weren't stronger than my benches, but at my strongest, I was getting 370 x 4 on bench, and #315 x 5 on CGBP's.

That sounds like a pretty serious close grip. How close are your hands? Can I ask what you weigh and at what height? Its inspiring me to do close grips again. I was able to knock off 7 at 255 a year ago, but have not done them since. My hands were inside the knurling doing the close grips on the shiney part.

 

[IJ26]

My best close grip is 275 for 6 on flat and 275 for 1 on incline. What type of grip do u guys use

 

[Lord_Suston]

Rev, means your shoulder can't take the weight and your chest needs more work bro

 

[gymtime]

Rev, means your shoulder can't take the weight and your chest needs more work bro

Agreed.

I have the same problem rev. Only I know that it's simply a weak chest. My back, shoulders, and tris are plenty strong. But my chest has always lagged. And I've tried everything.

My CGBP (just started doing them again recently) is now about 30lbs shy of my regular bench, and will likely surpass it before long.

 

[revexrevex]

Thank you guys.... btw gymtime looking good in avat.

 

[Atomic Punk]

That sounds like a pretty serious close grip. How close are your hands? Can I ask what you weigh and at what height? Its inspiring me to do close grips again. I was able to knock off 7 at 255 a year ago, but have not done them since. My hands were inside the knurling doing the close grips on the shiney part.

Ring finger on the line of the outer diamond grip.