New Grip On Bench

[DonnyG]

I recently switched grips on the bench from ring finger on the ring to middle finger on the ring. I'm 6'1" with long arms and a wider grip feels a lot better, not to mention I can put up more weight like this.

Has my grip been too narrow this whole time? I feel like I'm taking triceps out a little by going wider, but I don't care as long as I can improve my bench.

What are your opinions on good grips for the bench?

Donny

[fritzer]

I recently switched grips on the bench from ring finger on the ring to middle finger on the ring. I'm 6'1" with long arms and a wider grip feels a lot better, not to mention I can put up more weight like this.

Has my grip been too narrow this whole time? I feel like I'm taking triceps out a little by going wider, but I don't care as long as I can improve my bench.

What are your opinions on good grips for the bench?

Donny

yah i am 6'6 and had my middle on the ring for 6 years until last week. moved to pointer just outside ring... felt pretty good. Actually felt better on the shoulders and a lot more anatomical

[asooneyeonig]

just both grips in your training. i have been training for powerlifting and for training i usually go narrow. once a month for max effort i will do 1 narrow attempt, one wider, and one as wide as i can go in a meet.

[StangBanger]

haha! Im 6' and just recently (well like 6 weeks ago) did the same EXACT thing. from ring on the ring to middle on the ring and i feel 10x better doing it. I USED to go whole grip outside the ring a long time ago but I think that was too wide.

[jaycuda]

I'm 5"10 so unfortunately I don't share the pain.

ps. I hate all of you who are 6'+ lol

But seriously, I feel like the closer your grip is(To an extent), the less likely you are to injure something while benching. Shoulder damage, tendonitis and pec tears are becoming more common and a narrower grip normally relieves some of the stress from those areas.

[Rodja]

I have my ring finger also on the outer ring. I'm 5'10" with a 6'3" reach so finding a groove has been a pain, literally.

[StangBanger]

I have my ring finger also on the outer ring. I'm 5'10" with a 6'3" reach so finding a groove has been a pain, literally.

do you have arms or wings? DAAAAYUUUMMMM!!!!

[Rodja]

do you have arms or wings? DAAAAYUUUMMMM!!!!

It was a blessing while I was fighting, but it blows for pressing.

[jaycuda]

I have my ring finger also on the outer ring. I'm 5'10" with a 6'3" reach so finding a groove has been a pain, literally.

Same height but you have 6 inches on my reach. lol


Edit: Apparently I suck at subtracting and have to double check myself.

[GeraldNY181]

if your arms are that long you should end up at pointer finger on the ring, which is max grip in powerlifting- each time you bring your hands out you shorten your bench stroke