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rippedtrojan
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would put a lot less stress on your wrists when doing close grip bench. it just sucks, 'cause your wrists get all tired, but cg bench is so good for your tris! 
too bad they don't make big ez curl bars for benching...
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rippedtrojan said:would put a lot less stress on your wrists when doing close grip bench. it just sucks, 'cause your wrists get all tired, but cg bench is so good for your tris!
ummm...I use the E-z for close grips......I think most do
frorider6
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Re: Re: too bad they don't make big ez curl bars for benching...
How do you use an ez-curl bar when you're close grip pressing 225ish?
I can't imagine a rack that would hold the bar with that much weight and let me get under it with a bench. And no one in my gym is going to deadlift 225 every time I want to do a set, much less that even can deadlift that.
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How do you use an ez-curl bar when you're close grip pressing 225ish?
I can't imagine a rack that would hold the bar with that much weight and let me get under it with a bench. And no one in my gym is going to deadlift 225 every time I want to do a set, much less that even can deadlift that.
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Re: Re: Re: too bad they don't make big ez curl bars for benching...
LOL - I have a strong w/o partner who hands me the bar
2 45's and a 25 on each side
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LOL - I have a strong w/o partner who hands me the bar
2 45's and a 25 on each side
frorider6
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Re: Re: Re: Re: too bad they don't make big ez curl bars for benching...
So that's 255 (assuming we call the ez-curl bar an even 25). How many reps are you pushing out with that? Is it easier to press with the ez? Does it isolate the tri any better? Or is it just better for the wrist?
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So that's 255 (assuming we call the ez-curl bar an even 25). How many reps are you pushing out with that? Is it easier to press with the ez? Does it isolate the tri any better? Or is it just better for the wrist?
If you are having wrist problems you need to find ways to strengthen your wrists. You can also bring your grip outwards just a bit. I put my pointer finger on the smooth part of the bar. I used to go extremely close (could touch my thumbs together) but found that doing so gave me more pain than growth/strength.
I've done 315 for quite a few on close grip and still suggest the straight bar.
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I've done 315 for quite a few on close grip and still suggest the straight bar.
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b fold the truth said:
LOL big man I hear ya.
A lot of times though it has to do with tendonitis as I have.
At 255 I will grind out 3-5 depending.
I can use a little more on the ez curls as my wrist does not ache
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Fro - does it isolate the tris better - probably not as it is a mdrange movement. It is MUCH better for me personally as I have flare-ups with tendonitis.
I haven't used an EZ curl bar in a while so I don't exactly remember how far apart the hands are...any idea? I just wonder how the bend in the EZ curl bar would feel if I did them.
I have had wrist problems from doing close grips before...I just usually ended up either pre-exhausting before close grips or doing something else completely different.
Ever think about trying board presses for tris?
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I have had wrist problems from doing close grips before...I just usually ended up either pre-exhausting before close grips or doing something else completely different.
Ever think about trying board presses for tris?
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rippedtrojan
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the cambered grip on an ez curl bar is prob something like 4-6 inches apart. how would you do board presses?
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You can look at my workout last week and get a decent idea...
http://boards.elitefitness.com/forum/showthread.php?threadid=136308
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b fold the truth said:
No but that is a great idea considering the boards thickness and given the tris lock-out potential.
hmmmm - doing arms tomorrow...
rippedtrojan
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so the board press allows for you to focus completely on lockout strength for tris? would doing partial reps work pretty much the same, or does the rest on the board play a significant role?
partials aren't the same. With the boards, you pause for a sec and let it rest/sink into the boards then explode up. You still have to balance it though...and start from almost bottom position. I will try to take a few mpegs tomorrow when I do them. Mine are not perfect...but you might can get an idea...
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rippedtrojan
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cool...would be hard to do those at my gym though, bringing in a length of a couple 2x4's glued together...hehe
i don't even have those. i'm just a po college student
i don't even have those. i'm just a po college student
2x4's are SUPER cheap my friend. Just go to lowes. You need 2x6's actually...but 2x4's will work. I use duck tape to stick them together as I add boards...you can just have 5 seperate ones. It might cost you $20...might...and it is well worth it!!!!
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I am too lazy to make a board so last week me and my brother set a bench in the squat rack(which keeps the bar several inches over the chest )and did presses for a similar effect. Me and brother could really feel our triceps and chest after doing those presses and we are definately going to add it to our routine
Not the same benefit as a board press man...but still a good exercise. Invest in some boards...well worth your time.
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rippedtrojan
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most ez curl bars are 20 lbs. they have larger ones that can be 25 or 30 lbs though, and usually have a larger diameter grip
I think most people make the mistake of using too narrow of a grip on close grip benches. You only have to position your hands about 10-12" apart. Anything less is going to put extra stress on the wrists. The key to getting anything out of the close grip bench is not so much the hand position but the elbow position when bringing the bar down. The elbows should be tucked very close to your body with elbows pointing towards your feet. If your grip was any closer than 10-12" apart, you would have a hard time coming all the way down with your elbows by your side, then you would be taking away from the triceps. Most people do not keep their elbows tucked by their side and thus do not ever get anything out of close grips. Proper form is everything on this excercise.
I went from doing 155lbs for 12 reps last year to 265lbs for 10 reps this year on this excercise. I made the same mistake as everyone else in the beginning, I did not keep my elbows close enough and my grip was too narrow causing pain in my wrists with my work sets. Form was the culprit, now that it has been corrected I am close gripping like a madman.
I went from doing 155lbs for 12 reps last year to 265lbs for 10 reps this year on this excercise. I made the same mistake as everyone else in the beginning, I did not keep my elbows close enough and my grip was too narrow causing pain in my wrists with my work sets. Form was the culprit, now that it has been corrected I am close gripping like a madman.
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Night Fly said:
The one at my gym is actually 30 pounds....big old honker thick ends on it...slightly thicker handle as well
