PERFECT GRIP WIDTH FOR BENCH PRESS 🔥

[@mattc4266]

Dr . Wenning , as a Dr in exercise science you are therefore a man of science . The science should always be questioned for we can all get closer to the truth . With that being said I think you need to do a live debate with bromley !

[@derrekjojola9283]

I second this

[@donjuanmckenzie4897]

On what topic

[@mattc4266]

@@donjuanmckenzie4897 the advice in this video

[@guillotinedeath]

Fake doctor!? Been following for the last few years what’s going on?

[@TheMercilessJude]

💯 Found the close grip on accident around ~ 25 years ago after the wide grip had wrecked my shoulders for years. Built my way up to 500 over 20 years ago and hit it again recently. Wouldn't have lasted this long without the close(then closer grip). Spent 20 years straight just benching with finger on the smooth(moved my hands out a little in recent years). The additional weight I can do with a wider grip just ain't worth it.

[@WenningStrength]

💯💯💯💯

[@marius316]

Is this the video that triggered Alexander Bromley? I have always found this channel to be a goldmine of information and Wenning warm-ups was a game changer for me. Much respect. Keep up the good work.

[@WenningStrength]

He got triggered saying this technique was dumb - so I blocked him. So now I suppose I’m a fraud 😂😂😂. Some ppl need to look up professional doctorate

[@MateyMateev-eq9wf]

​@WenningStrength If we need to get into semantics for a basic term that we have an issue. I have nothing against you personally especially since I have used some stuff u have on YT. However like many others ur whining for lack of growth on YT and Patreon pushed not only me but HUNDREDS of ppl away

[@WenningStrength]

@@MateyMateev-eq9wf so be it. This is my profession and not my hobby. Good luck

[@WenningStrength]

@@ludwig1. I don’t do negative shit on my social media especially to an asshat like that - my time and energy is valuable

[@erikbohm6]

Appreciate your content Matt. Always some wisdom to be found. I was wondering why some comments get deleted? Last time I checked someone was confronting you about your educational background I think. How he wrote it was to get some kind of reaction of you. But I don't think it was particularly hateful. In my opinion. As long as someone don't discrimante and write hurtful things it shouldn't be deleted. At least than we all can have a normal discussion and maybe get a different perspective.

[@WenningStrength]

To be honest I put this channel up and give out free information constantly. I feel if someone wants to discredit me and show little respect they don’t deserve my information

[@daltonmason62]

I saw a reel the other day, i forget if it was yours or squat university, but it was exactly what you covered in this video. It was amazing how much narrower is ideal, but it makes perfect sense (especially thinking about longevity and mileage)

[@WenningStrength]

Yea - so many would benefit but few will listen 😂😂😂

[@daltonmason62]

@WenningStrength have you locked in when you're doing the bench seminar during the Arnold's? Last I checked the website still said "info coming soon" and I want to make sure I sign up this year

[@WenningStrength]

@@daltonmason62it will be up soon!!

[@daltonmason62]

@@WenningStrength sweet! I was pissed I missed it last year. That's probably 75% of the reason I'm going this year, and 25% the strongman show lol.

[@MASSstrengthnconditioning]

Sounds similar to how Brandon Lilly found his deadlift with by using a vertical jump approach. Did y'all ever train together at West side?

[@WenningStrength]

No he was a few years after me

[@AaronPritchard-tg4zz]

ahuh so this is the research behind your previous advise from a year ago around setting your grip to be your thumbs length away from the start of the knurling from the middle of the bar.

[@H8RMAKR_]

Bro, I have followed you since I first tried out lifting in 2013 and I really hope you didnt actually buy a fake degree from a degree mill in thailand just for the clout. That would be silly. You have years and years of experience and accolades you can point to that mean more than that degree would to most lifters. Is this some misunderstanding?

[@WenningStrength]

Video coming soon

[@jcam4050]

Bromley went for jugular. Are you afraid Matt?

[@WenningStrength]

Afraid?? Nope. Fucker messed w the wrong dude - video soon

[@jacks.voyage]

@@WenningStrength except you block people that ask about it....

[@TheWhoisbigman]

If you want to make this next level, get right to to black out drunk first. Measure where your face hits the ground

[@WenningStrength]

😂😂😂

[@pauliesbagels]

I had switched to a wider grip because I achieved a deeper stretch in my pecs, and thus greater hypertrophy (I thought)... Am I just bro-sciencing? I am the strongest bencher in my (admittedly crossfit) gym, and often help people with their setup to achieve a more "optimal" bench. Many great results, but now I'm questioning myself. As always your videos are extremely helpful and eye-opening. I would love more insight about your optimizations for the bench press. Or let us know if you have already covered this in more detail!

[@WenningStrength]

There can be advantages to wider grips - but often the mileage is too severe long term

[@Carlis040]

I have AC tear and I can't bench wide too often

[@korvstopparen]

Do you know of any other bencher that use Hoornstras technique of twisting hes elbows in at the bottom of the bench to activate more triceps at the bottom part of the bench?

[@Peep24]

People see a “wider” hand placement on a 300lb lifter and don’t realize how wide they actually are

[@2ndavenuesw481]

Excessive chinups and pullups (especially with added weight) or doing those AFTER deadlifts, are worse than bench press for your shoulders.

[@WenningStrength]

Hmmm not sure I’d agree w that

[@2ndavenuesw481]

@@WenningStrength just my personal experience. I've never aggravated my shoulder benching, only trying to do too many chinups. Injured my trap doing chinups after a deadlift, still causes headaches when I do rows after some time away from the gym.

[@rl00668]

​@2ndavenuesw481 why specifically after deadlifting?

[@2ndavenuesw481]

​@@rl00668 I think it's a function of the load on the joints and tendons, you pull on the shoulders and traps very hard in one direction, then immediately in the other direction. Whenever you put a lot of stress on something, it's going to be more vulnerable in the immediate aftermath.

[@stevesedgwick5789]

Not sure if this technique works, as I can lift heavier for sure with a wider bar grip. For you this looked like a fairly narrow grip. I will test it with some friends at the gym. I have found in the past with people, it is a case of trial and error, to find the best width and varies for each person.

[@WenningStrength]

Or 20 years of benching 500 and learning the hard way - good luck

[@JOSH-81-7]

Steve you missed the point

[@derrekjojola9283]

You don’t understand. If your bench lacks at that grip then more than likely you have underdeveloped triceps.

[@stevesedgwick5789]

Now tested with friends at the gym and it doesn’t improve the bench press.

[@derrekjojola9283]

@@stevesedgwick5789 it’s for strength longevity keep using it and see your numbers go up over time and the shoulder pain become non existent if performed correctly. 🤦‍♂️ people think it’s some magic position. You will probably be weaker because your triceps suck.

[@dessertstorm7476]

video too big, please make smaller

[@donjuanmckenzie4897]

I think its quite telling that instead of making an argument Bromley accused you of academic fraud

[@WenningStrength]

I did. The energy isn’t worth it.

[@donjuanmckenzie4897]

I mean HE didn't make an argument against your video. He just attacked your credibility. Which is weak. ​@WenningStrength

[@hobbob9938]

Matt I support you