Last Update On November 23, 2011
The Thumbless Grip Bench Press Is Dangerous
by Rusi
Unfortunately there are a lot of stupid shit you can do in the gym and the thumbless grip bench press is one.
You should always wrap your thumbs around the bar when benching in order to avoid serious injury or dead accident.
Arnold doing stupid shit back in the day
"Ok...I get it. The bar can slip and break my skull and or mouth. But then why there are so many professional bodybuilders using the thumbless grip? U MAD ?"
As far as I know many people think that there is somewhat more chest activation when the bench is done with a thumbless grip. Also there is less wrist stress since the joint is in perfect alignment. This is true but I have higher priorities such as my face and jaw integrity. Get it?
Also the fact that pro-builders are doing something does not mean it's the right thing for you to do as well. They are using a lot of drugs too - does this mean that you should do it ? Hell, no. Just use your brain and squeeze the bar unless you enjoy videos such as the one below.
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