Thumbs in or thumbs out???

[TC]

No, I'm not talking about masterbating. I'm talking about bench pressing. For some reason it seems that when I use the thumbs out method, I feel it in my chest more. Anybody else notice this???

 

[BigDogg]

u may be right, but thumbs in has worked for many, many years. "If it ain't broke, don't fix it".

 

[maxellyz]

that is just a comfort question the acctual muscle movment doesnt change because the angel/position of the thumb.

 

[BigAndy69]

I use to do the same thing until the bar slipped and nearly killed me. Now it's thumbs in for me.

Be careful.

 

[TC]

yea, thats always been a fear of mine.

 

[bouncer]

Ok here's my thinking on it.
Thumbs in I can push harder throught the heels of my hand, but when I need to get angery I grip the bar like a bastard and scream, so thumbs out here (i.e. wrapped around).
Regards
Bouncer

 

[a_Jaxxx]

I have to say i agree with bigandy69 as I have seen a guy in the gym almost kill himself.....but if it works for you just be careful

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