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03-14-2008, 08:36 PM
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underhand grip benchpress
I've seen 2 or 3 people at my gym doing these in the last couple weeks. Anyone know what the reasoning is behind the supinated grip bench press? And the differences between this and the traditional pronated grip bench press?
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03-14-2008, 08:38 PM
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They'll hammer the triceps as compared to a regular bench.
They also make it a lot easier to drop the bar on your face.
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03-14-2008, 08:46 PM
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And I've seen more than a few guys lunging while standing balancing on a barbell.
Just one more reason to avoid about any fitness mag sold at Borders/B&N.
Don't be that guy.
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03-14-2008, 10:04 PM
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Being skinny is overrated
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kuri
And I've seen more than a few guys lunging while standing balancing on a barbell.
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What!? Are u kidding me?
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03-15-2008, 12:26 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PowerManDL
They'll hammer the triceps as compared to a regular bench.
They also make it a lot easier to drop the bar on your face.
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Yup. I would definitely do this in a rack with pins set at a safe position. Ive seen guys free style this lift with 400+lbs and its a nightmare to watch because its so easy for the bar to fall.
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03-15-2008, 02:46 PM
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I used to do them before my last round of shoulder surgeries. 'Nuff said!
They do blast the tris though. I'm just not so sure how stable the shoulder/scap is in that position under a heavy load.
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03-15-2008, 03:58 PM
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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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03-15-2008, 06:36 PM
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I do remember seeing somebody use it during the only powerlifting comp I've ever seen. I think it was on ESPN2 like 5 years ago.
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03-15-2008, 09:29 PM
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Anthony Clark was a reverse grip bencher. In my first real powerlifting contest (mid / late 90's) he came out as a guest lifter and reverse grip bench pressed 715 for a triple. Pretty serous.
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03-15-2008, 10:55 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Kevin T.
I do remember seeing somebody use it during the only powerlifting comp I've ever seen. I think it was on ESPN2 like 5 years ago.
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Yeah people used to do it in Powerlifting meets a while back. I don't think it's allowed now though. It makes un-racking pretty weird I'd imagine.
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03-17-2008, 08:38 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PowerManDL
They'll hammer the triceps as compared to a regular bench.
They also make it a lot easier to drop the bar on your face.
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No kidding, you have to really concentrate when doing this lift.
Use a spotter AT LEAST to get the bar off the rack! |
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03-17-2008, 11:21 AM
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I tried it a few times in college when prompted by friends (that doesn't sound right, but I'll go with it anyway). I was horribly sore for the next few days.
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