I have no real clue,
but i think these are actually easier on the shoulder. They are more like a powerlifting style bench press because with the mechanics of the lift you are forced to touch it low.
Some powerlifters actually use this grip in competition, its legal in most feds. Ive seen around a 600lbs bench press done with this grip, very impressive. I wouldn't be to worried about droping the weight if you are using 225lbs or something as if your gripping it hard its not going to go anywhere. Use a spotter and make sure that he is paying attention on the lift off. No reason to be scared of it.
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