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  1. 07-16-2008, 11:38 AM #1
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    Default Reverse grip BB bench press

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    I have seen several guys at my gym perform under hand or rev grip bench press. I was just curious as to, if any, benefits there are to this. It seems relatively un-safe to me. Thanks in advance.
  2. 07-16-2008, 05:28 PM #2
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    The reverse grip bench press was made popular by Anthony Clark, who did way over 600 with it. It is quite shirt-dependent, leaving out a lot of chest muscle, and I really don't know why it would be used by anybody not going to a PL meet. I have no personal experience with it, so any more comments would be just pulled out of my ass, which I am loath to do.
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