Close grips vs. Wide Grip ratio

[Gaspari1255]

Close Grip: 275lbs x 6
Wide Grip: 315 x 6

Does that seem normal? I think I could push myself to go a little higher on the close grips but I am sort of scared because I can't see the wrist being able to take any more pressure than 275. What is everyone else comparison?

[Critical Mass]

Looks decent I think.

[Monster87]

Sounds right to me!

[BgMc31]

I actually bench more close grip than wide grip. I can bench 525 close grip, 475 wide grip. My normal grip is pinkies on the rings. That may seem wide to some but I have a 84" wingspan.


But your stats seem normal. Most regular gym rats and powerlifters (conventional) can bench more wide than narrow. Normally guys who don't bench often (strongmen like myself), have much stronger triceps so there narrow bench is better than than a wider bench. If I trained the bench like I should, I'm sure I could develop a pretty strong wide grip bench. Mainly because the bar has left distance to travel the wider you go.

[Gaspari1255]

I actually bench more close grip than wide grip. I can bench 525 close grip, 475 wide grip. My normal grip is pinkies on the rings. That may seem wide to some but I have a 84" wingspan.


But your stats seem normal. Most regular gym rats and powerlifters (conventional) can bench more wide than narrow. Normally guys who don't bench often (strongmen like myself), have much stronger triceps so there narrow bench is better than than a wider bench. If I trained the bench like I should, I'm sure I could develop a pretty strong wide grip bench. Mainly because the bar has left distance to travel the wider you go.

holy shit!