False grip bench?

[dsldsl1980]

I switched about 4 years ago and I seem to be much stronger with the false grip nd have never gone back. Thoughts?

[The Toad]

It scares me personally, but I have heard stories where guys have switched and it has revived their bench, especially when they have had injuries to the pecs or shoulders. It obviously is working for you.

[terraj]

You should be stronger with a regular grip as it ingages more arm muscles, fast twitch fibers, forearms and triceps aren't being as activated...

I train by myself, false grip...no thanks.

Whatever works for you.

[BgMc31]

False grips is obviously more dangerous. But I think it's personal preference. I don't think either have a strength advantage though. I huge benchers I know (800+) say they switched from false grip strictly for safety reasons. But there are several 800+lb benchers who bench with a false grip. To each his own, IMO. I'm a close to 600lb bencher and I use a false grip. Its simply more comfortable. Having extremely large hands makes using a full grip uncomfortable as holding the bar with a full grip feels like holding a pencil.

If you train alone, bench in the squat rack. That's what I do.