Wide or Closer Grip on Bench Press

[mg121078]

Ok-I have noticed I have a very wide-grip on my bench press. I use this grip because I am 6'4." My bench press max is 350 lbs. I find my chest to be wide, but without the girth I want. Should I try a closer-grip or will I lose strength and put more stress on more shoulders? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

 

[gettinlarger]

Actually, I believe a closer grip puts less stress on the shoulders. I could be wrong though.

To answer your question, there's nothing you can do but make it grow the way it's growing. It's all genetics man.

 

[spatts]

Close grip is a longer ROM, more shoulder rotation, and works the triceps a tad harder.

What exactly is your chest problem, mg? I'm not understanding what you mean by "width" vs "girth."

 

[erickthegreat11]

I'm the same height. I'd say it definitely puts more stress on shoulders and changes where you feel it in the chest. I can't say it works the chest more, however, bc I can't wide bench what I can narrow.