Here is world champion deadlifter Rich Sadiv covering the finer points of the board bench press. Rich is one of the all-time strongest all natural deadlifters.
@sadiv8199 That's not really a close grip. A close grip is usually defined as the index finger being at the line where the knurling meets the smooth or closer. Cool vid though.
That would be my closest grip. I use three grip placements. Thanks for the comments.
sadiv8199 1 year ago
@sadiv8199 That's not really a close grip. A close grip is usually defined as the index finger being at the line where the knurling meets the smooth or closer. Cool vid though.
whiteflash1323 1 year ago
That is a close grip. Pinky on ring as opposed to a full grip - index finger on ring.
You can move the grip in one more placement ; thumb spacing from the smooth part as you suggested. I usually use that grip on floor presses.
sadiv8199 3 years ago
Wouldn't you use a closer grip on lock-out movements to further strengthen the triceps?
barbell724 3 years ago