Tricep Death

[Dr Squat]

Here's a goody for your triceps. Close grip bench, start with one board and aim for say 5 reps. Add a board each set until you fail. Incredible pump.

[Grover]

:shock:

I think I have been doing close grip bench wrong then!

Usually do it with hands almost touching, obviously thats wrong?

Am I wrong?

Not unhappy with my triceps progress, much better than Bi's.

[Cameron_R]

How does shortening the range of motion help?

[Rookie]

How does shortening the range of motion help?

Tri's are mainly used in that lockout position, predominantly tri's anyway- try it bro! Like Doc said gives you an insane pump and sore tri's for a few days :shock:

[Dr Squat]

:shock:

I think I have been doing close grip bench wrong then!

Usually do it with hands almost touching, obviously thats wrong?

Am I wrong?

Not unhappy with my triceps progress, much better than Bi's.

I like to use a medium grip for them. Too close and you compromise weight and it's tough on your wrists. But that said, varying the grip is a good thing. Wouldn't say you are wrong bro. Another variation.

How does shortening the range of motion help?

Two things:

1. You an use more weight;

2. More emphasis on triceps as it takes the chest and shoulders out of play.

[Ronin]

:shock:

I think I have been doing close grip bench wrong then!

Usually do it with hands almost touching, obviously thats wrong?

Am I wrong?

Me too :oops:

Also, I often use a wriggly-bar, with my hands on the inner-most "zigs" (or "zags" :pfft: ), especially when supersetted with skulls.

[Dr Squat]

:shock:

I think I have been doing close grip bench wrong then!

Usually do it with hands almost touching, obviously thats wrong?

Am I wrong?

Me too :oops:

Also, I often use a wriggly-bar, with my hands on the inner-most "zigs" (or "zags" :pfft: ), especially when supersetted with skulls.

I'm not a fan of doing them so close. I haven't seen anyone do then like this for a while I have to say. Any real weight must be murder for your wrists.

[Ronin]

Not as bad as with a straight bar :grin:

But I'll try with a wider grip, I just figured that since it was a "close grip", closer would be better . I guess as with most things, there is a limit :nod: