2006-06-19 11:10:59 · 17 answers · asked by mnj0012 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
wider, my mom's personal trainer told her that
2006-06-19 11:12:32 · answer #1 · answered by Kim Raz 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Generally, a shoulder width grip is best. A close grip works the triceps more while a wide grip works the chest more, but it's different for everybody. You can tell by looking at the pump you get. One day do wide grips, the next day do medium grip, the next do narrow and compare the pump you get. Most bodybuilders think flys work the pectoral muscles better. Some don't even do benches. They do incline benches instead. That is what Steve Reeves used.
2006-06-19 11:16:13 · answer #2 · answered by Superstar 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A wider grip works the chest more. A closer grip works the arms more. A wide grip is best for maxing out.
2006-06-19 11:13:51 · answer #3 · answered by eddygordo19 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wider usually 3-4 inches outside the shoulders. Closer works the triceps more
2006-06-19 11:13:27 · answer #4 · answered by StoneWallKid 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
definitely wider for full chest workout...make sure that u also work in close grip because that will help fill out and strengthen the inside of ur pecs...as well as make sure to hit all the cable flyes to accentuate the bench press
2006-06-19 12:18:57 · answer #5 · answered by stud_4_gurlz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are trying to make your chest bigger, then you should alternate between grips on a weekly (biweekly) basis. Changing the grip will work different sections of the muscles in your pecs and make the entire area look bigger than if you simply used one type of grip. More bang for you buck, so to speak.
2006-06-19 11:13:24 · answer #6 · answered by rmachristian 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get down to do a push up ....your body will naturally put itself in its strongest position...grip your barbell with sames grip varrieng your grip an 1" or so wider or narrower so your body is always beeing fooled...between 16"-18" is the norm for most people when i bench my pinkies are on the line on the olympic bar.
2006-06-19 15:03:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The most comfortable one.
The wider grip decreases your range of motion and the closer - decreases stability.
Find the most comfortable for you.
2006-06-19 11:15:44 · answer #8 · answered by Nick 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
closer grip works triceps more, chest less...
wider grip work pectoralis major and minor more and you can do more weight to build more muscle
2006-06-19 11:13:45 · answer #9 · answered by thedoctorisinthehouse 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The wide grip works the pecs best!
2006-06-19 11:15:26 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
wider. closer works the "cut" and wider works the chest
2006-06-19 11:13:19 · answer #11 · answered by Jay 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋