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post #46 of 54
10/1/09 at 12:37am
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Originally Posted by why View Post
Just do floor presses with the 35s and up.
I don't have any dumbells. I'll get some after I find a good used rowing machine.
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If you want to use them, you should be able to build them at a height where they won't restrict ROM but also won't allow the bar to hit your neck if you miss a lift. Will still hit your chest if you drop the bar of course.
That makes sense. I assume dropping the bar on my chest would break some ribs without messing up any vital organs? I'd be relatively fine with that...
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post #47 of 54
10/1/09 at 4:17pm
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Originally Posted by wmmk View Post
That makes sense. I assume dropping the bar on my chest would break some ribs without messing up any vital organs? I'd be relatively fine with that...
I suppose that depends on your chest and the amount of weight you're using. It's not something I'd make a habit of doing. I certainly wouldn't use it as an excuse to use a thumbless grip. I am assuming when you say "drop" you mean an accident similar to what was mentioned in the OP. I have a rack in my house and have the pins set this way, and from time to time I'll be unable to complete a rep, at which point I can lower the bar to my chest slowly and roll it down below my rib cage, where it rests on the pins. Easy enough at that point to slide out from underneath. Not really painful, but then again I suck at bench pressing so I'm not using much weight. Good call on the rowing machine....don't mess around with anything other than a Concept II.
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post #48 of 54
10/1/09 at 4:23pm
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I don't have any dumbells. I'll get some after I find a good used rowing machine.

I meant with a barbell.
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post #49 of 54
10/1/09 at 7:31pm
There's another name for the thubless or thumb-under grip: "suicide grip." You can imagine why.

If you have issues with your wrists buckling, build some stronger forearms or something--anything but the suicide grip.

"It targets my pecs more"? WTF?! Where are you getting this shit? Are you benching one wheel? There's going to come a point--maybe around 300 lbs--where it will no longer be practical to use the suicide grip and you'll be working at a disadvantage if you want to get stronger. For maximum bench gains and forearm strength, you need to be able to grip the shit out of the bar. The suicide grip does not allow for this. With weaker forearms, your max will be limited.

Suicide grip is insane. Should never be used.
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post #50 of 54
10/1/09 at 8:42pm
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Originally Posted by why View Post
I meant with a barbell.

I thought you meant dumbellss first, too, but I get it now... the 35 lb plates, which keep you from getting smashed.
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post #51 of 54
10/2/09 at 12:27am
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I meant with a barbell.

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I thought you meant dumbellss first, too, but I get it now... the 35 lb plates, which keep you from getting smashed.

Ah, my misunderstanding. I'll try this.
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post #52 of 54
10/2/09 at 8:36pm
I'll go thumbless up to 225, but anything heavier is wrapped thumbs only. It really is easier on the wrists.

I remember about 12 years ago, hitting the gym with a co-worker, and he got into trouble with only a 25 on each side. Not a small guy either; 6' and maybe 195, but weak as hell and evidently inexperienced. I was at the water fountain and turned around to see him with the bar stuck on his chest. Someone closer than me ran over and helped him. That must've been embarrassing, considering it was less than half his bodyweight.
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post #53 of 54
10/2/09 at 9:50pm
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Originally Posted by Stylin-1 View Post
I'll go thumbless up to 225, but anything heavier is wrapped thumbs only. It really is easier on the wrists.

For sure an okay move- it takes at least 250 to crush the trachea.
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post #54 of 54
10/2/09 at 10:41pm
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Originally Posted by Pennglock View Post
For sure an okay move- it takes at least 250 to crush the trachea.

You should never cross the street again either since you could get run over by a bus.

Freak accidents happen, but I'll take my chances and spare my wrists.
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