Why Do People Not Wrap Their Fingers Around Bar?

[John Izzo]

Originally Posted by RockHard

I've asked people at my gym why they do it... a common answer is "because when I hold it too tight my hands/wrists hurt".

These people won't "let themselves be strong"....

[Frank.S]

Originally Posted by standAPART

These people won't "let themselves be strong"....

Because where your thumb is is going to made any difference in strength..

As I said earlier, many big benches (500+) have been done with this grip. Just preference.