Bench grip.....

[Imnotdutch]

I was wondering what the maximum distance between your hands is allowed to be.

I have pretty long arms.....I can scratch my ankles whilst standing bolt upright (ok I exaggerate). Up until now I have benched with my ring finger on the rings.....this was my best grip a year or so ago so I stuck with it. Going wider would shorten the lift considerably....so how wide could I go and still be within competition rules?

BTW, I tried the tri exercises Hannibal posted. Felt good and hit right where he said they would. Thx Hannibal!

 

[bigmag]

I'd suggest you put your pointer finger on the rings instead of your ring finger.

 

[strongone9]

by most rules index finger(pointer) has to be touching the ring.

 

[Exodus]

is there a minimum length for pressing...... not that they would want to..... but could your hands be touching if you wanted to and it still be legal?

 

[Exodus]

is there a minimum length for pressing...... not that they would want to..... but could your hands be touching if you wanted to and it still be legal?