Bench Press Grip

Hello bloggers! It's summertime and everyone is eager to get that beach body that they've been working for. But it is important to know the basic fundamentals for lifting techniques to stay safe. Safety should be your first priority when lifting weights. This blog post will focus on the safest grip when doing bench press.


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When gripping the bar while benching, the lifter should have his hands firmly gripped on the bar with straight firm wrists. The wrists should not be lose while benching. In the picture above, 3 bench grips are shown. In the first picture (left to right), the lifter's thumb is behind the bar. Some lifters use this technique but it is not the safest technique and should not be used by beginners. In the second picture, the lifter has the correct grip, but his wrists are loose and not straight. It is important to have a straight wrist to get the best possible results. The third picture is the correct way to grip the bar. The lifter has a nice firm grip on the bar with his thumbs wrapped over, and his wrists are straight. Picture 3 is the safest way to grip the bar when attempting bench press.

Hope this post helps you!