03/09/2017
📚Grip Width can affect a number of things during a bench press, such as muscle activity, load and sticking point of the movement.
If you aren't concerned about maximal bench press strength then you should select a grip width that provides the most comfort on both your shoulders, elbows and wrists!
Wider grip:
🔘Less Triceps
🔘May increase load lifted (is likely a 'sweet spot' for most people)
🔘Causes greater abduction at the shoulder
🔘Sticking point is likely to be lower in the movement
🔘A possible increase in pectoral activity
🔘Shorter ROM
🔘More shoulder stress
Narrower Grip:
🔘More Triceps
🔘Lower load than regular Bench Press
🔘Causes a more acute angle of abduction at the shoulder
🔘Sticking point likely to be higher in the movement
🔘 Longer ROM
🔘More elbow stress