The following article was adapted from Men’s Health Magazine.
There are many different hand grips when bench pressing but which is the best? Recently Canadian researchers studied the effects each position had on the body. Each position has is positives and negative, use the proper technique to obtain your goals.
| The GripWide, overhand: hands twice shoulder-width apart, palms facing forward.
The Benefit Stresses the lower portion of the chest more than the other grips. |
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| The GripMedium, overhand: hands just beyond shoulder-width, palms facing forward.
The Benefit Places more emphasis on the triceps than a wide grip |
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| The GripNarrow, overhand: hands shoulder-width apart, palms facing forward.
The Benefit Recruits the triceps more than other grips. |
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| The GripMedium, underhand: hands just beyond shoulder width, palms towards you.
The Benefit Involves the biceps the most. |
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| The GripWide, underhand: hands twice shoulder-width apart, palms towards you.
The Benefit Works the upper portion of the chest best. |
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