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Originally Posted by Eric3237
^^^dude, that is a wrist problem waiting to happen. Close grip means a little closer not ridicuously close. And to add insult to injury you place your thumbs behind so that your wrists are even more rotated and vulnerable.
Close grip bench is basically shoulder width. The narrower you 'best' bench grip is the less the difference will tend to be. Some people go just a bit narrower than shoulder width for close grip but anymore and it ain't worth it.
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Eric hit the nail on the head. Close grip has its place (I use it a lot), but going to close and bad placement can lead to serious injury. I have seen people load the bar and then lose their grip because of a false grip (thumb behind the bar).
By all means use the movement, but do it smart. Good luck.
