Dips or Close Grip Bench Press? - Page 3

Sonny024 · 09-16-2007, 10:56 PM

Dips seem to hit make the whole back of my arm feel pumped..when cgbp only hit a certain area...and yea you are getting help from your chest and other muscles when doing cgbp,thats why i to cgbp last on my tri workout when my tris are easily exhausted and will burn out first before chest or any other muscles..Its a real nice finisher.

hjayss · 10-16-2007, 04:48 AM

My fav feally gives you a chance to add on more weight in a set. I am a big fan of the close grip press.

Striker · 05-11-2008, 05:14 PM

DIPSSSS

wala · 05-12-2008, 03:53 AM

Strange question actually by the OP.. lol

I've decided they're BOTH great and so I do both in my workouts

EricT · 05-16-2008, 10:09 PM

Dips, like Malley and the others were saying, definitely have a potential for injury and some people really get the AC irritated. There are some form kudos that help but they can really have issues. I really have to be careful with them and limit them but I'm a very old man, haha. They are great though.

The biggest problem I've seen with cgbp has just been with a history of TOO close a grip and wrist problems from that. But that just comes from a misunderstanding about the exercise and form. For me though my regular bench grip is already pretty close so close grip have limited application for me...can't get too much closer without irritating the wrists and putting some strain on the shoulders. But I've managed to mess up every joint in my body in past years so....

Critical Mass · 05-18-2008, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by EricT

The biggest problem I've seen with cgbp has just been with a history of TOO close a grip and wrist problems from that. ..

Yes, I have to keep my wrists strengthened and not so close. When you get up to 225 and up on your close grips, you really notice it.

wala · 05-19-2008, 05:25 AM

Agreed also, close grip doesn't mean lets iwth like 2" between the hands like I some people doing it! lol

My grip is about shoulder width, maybe a little more closer, but minimum I'll go in is 12" between the grip. Also I keep my elbows inwards as much as I can to stop my wrists from having as much too bend.

oval61251 · 07-02-2008, 06:56 PM

how do you all position your hands on the CGBP? I have seen people with their palms facing them rather then away. I tried it and i feel it more in my triceps.

1quick1 · 07-02-2008, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by oval61251

how do you all position your hands on the CGBP? I have seen people with their palms facing them rather then away. I tried it and i feel it more in my triceps.

I do the normal bench grip but about 8-12'' apart. I've also seen people do the grip you are talking about better never tried it.

Critical Mass · 07-02-2008, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by oval61251

how do you all position your hands on the CGBP? I have seen people with their palms facing them rather then away. I tried it and i feel it more in my triceps.

You'll really feel it if that barbell slips out of your reverse grip like that!

oval61251 · 07-03-2008, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Critical Mass

You'll really feel it if that barbell slips out of your reverse grip like that!

yes thats what puckers by butt hole. I only do it that way if someone is spotting me

Critical Mass · 07-04-2008, 08:05 AM

Does it pucker up so tight that you couldn't drive a needle through it with a 10 lb. sledge hammer?

I work out by myself a lot so I could never do such a thing.

10-16-2007, 04:48 AM	#30
hjayss Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: chicago Age: 33 Posts: 792 Rep Power: 10359	CGBP'S My fav feally gives you a chance to add on more weight in a set. I am a big fan of the close grip press. __________________ IF I owe you a rep it is on recharge www.animalpak.com my workouts http://www.extremebodybuilding.net/f...html#post45788

05-11-2008, 05:14 PM	#31
Striker Gym Legend Archery 2000 Champion! Helicopter Champion! Tournaments Won: 3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: New York Age: 17 Posts: 1,495 Height: 5'10 Weight: 155 lbs Rep Power: 1621	Re: Dips or Close Grip Bench Press? DIPSSSS __________________ "There is no destination in bodybuilding, this is our lifelong journey." -Striker bench 230 squat 315 deadlift 350 bulkin to 165 Striker's Workout Journal

05-12-2008, 03:53 AM	#32
wala Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Merseyside Age: 26 Posts: 4,956 Height: 5'11" Weight: 195lb Rep Power: 222199	Re: Dips or Close Grip Bench Press? Strange question actually by the OP.. lol I've decided they're BOTH great and so I do both in my workouts __________________ Email: wala[@]extremebodybuilding.net

05-16-2008, 10:09 PM	#33
EricT Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 48 Rep Power: 2610	Re: Dips or Close Grip Bench Press? Dips, like Malley and the others were saying, definitely have a potential for injury and some people really get the AC irritated. There are some form kudos that help but they can really have issues. I really have to be careful with them and limit them but I'm a very old man, haha. They are great though. The biggest problem I've seen with cgbp has just been with a history of TOO close a grip and wrist problems from that. But that just comes from a misunderstanding about the exercise and form. For me though my regular bench grip is already pretty close so close grip have limited application for me...can't get too much closer without irritating the wrists and putting some strain on the shoulders. But I've managed to mess up every joint in my body in past years so.... Last edited by EricT; 05-16-2008 at 10:12 PM.

05-19-2008, 05:25 AM	#35
wala Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Merseyside Age: 26 Posts: 4,956 Height: 5'11" Weight: 195lb Rep Power: 222199	Re: Dips or Close Grip Bench Press? Agreed also, close grip doesn't mean lets iwth like 2" between the hands like I some people doing it! lol My grip is about shoulder width, maybe a little more closer, but minimum I'll go in is 12" between the grip. Also I keep my elbows inwards as much as I can to stop my wrists from having as much too bend. __________________ Email: wala[@]extremebodybuilding.net

09-16-2007, 10:56 PM	#29
Sonny024 Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 10 Rep Power: 2	Dips seem to hit make the whole back of my arm feel pumped..when cgbp only hit a certain area...and yea you are getting help from your chest and other muscles when doing cgbp,thats why i to cgbp last on my tri workout when my tris are easily exhausted and will burn out first before chest or any other muscles..Its a real nice finisher.

07-02-2008, 06:56 PM	#36
oval61251 Gym Rat Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 276 Rep Power: 815	Re: Dips or Close Grip Bench Press? how do you all position your hands on the CGBP? I have seen people with their palms facing them rather then away. I tried it and i feel it more in my triceps.

07-04-2008, 08:05 AM	#40
Critical Mass Board Rep Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sunny California! Age: 33 Posts: 929 Rep Power: 6189	Re: Dips or Close Grip Bench Press? Does it pucker up so tight that you couldn't drive a needle through it with a 10 lb. sledge hammer? I work out by myself a lot so I could never do such a thing. __________________ http://www.fullcirclemuscleandfitness.com The Best Exercises for Weight Gain! http://www.fullcirclemuscleandfitnes...nexercises.htm

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