?Chad Grip for the Win?: Elite Powerlifter?s Signature Bench Technique Leaves Bodybuilding World in Heated Debate Over Weight Grip

Exercising correctly is essential for a proper bodybuilding experience. Elite powerlifter, Johnny Kaufman is also a believer in proper weightlifting techniques and often shows videos on Instagram about the same. Johnny has participated in several powerlifting competitions and uploads YouTube videos about his training process.

Johnny’s recent Instagram video comparing the close grip bench press and wide grip bench press attracted significant attention from fans. The video sparked a lively debate in the comments section as fans shared their opinions on which technique they believed to be superior. Now, let’s find out what Johnny’s perspective is on the matter.

Johnny Kaufman selects the best way to do a bench press

He uploaded a video that shows the difference between wide-grip benchers and close-grip benchers. Kaufman wrote, ??405lbs/183.7kg 1 Year Apart? Close Grip is the way.?

It is clear from the caption that Kaufman prefers the close-grip bench press technique. Previously Charles Glass, the Godfather of bodybuilding, also recommended dips with a narrow grip. According to him, this would allow for a greater focus?on the chest muscle while minimizing the pain in the joints and back.

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However, he also recommended a decline branch press that requires a wider grip, which will put more pressure on the joints while also engaging the lower pecs. This two-step strategy was offered by Glass to maintain an effective approach to chest development.

In this latest video uploaded by Kaufman, fans have different opinions according to their personal experiences with the bench press exercise.

Insights and experiences with a close grip and wide grip bench press

Every comment was about different experiences with a close grip and wide grip bench press.

One bodybuilding enthusiast wrote, ?My bench grip wasn’t even that wide, but moved in closer and all shoulder pain is gone and my bench has gone up 70+lbs.?

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Another fitness enthusiast preferred a close grip bench press and said, ?Closer grip has more triceps activation.? One fan referred to the famous CHAD grip and wrote, ?CHAD grip for the win baby?,? while another person had a question, ?Is there a reason why some people are stronger “close grip” vs wide grip??

The reply to the question was given by a bodybuilding enthusiast who said, ?I?d say all grip widths have their place, and training them all is important, but the close grip is the way.?

So what do you prefer, the wide grip or the closed grip bench press? Share your thoughts in the comments below!