ArticleSports (Basel, Switzerland)2017
An Investigation of the Mechanics and Sticking Region of a One-Repetition Maximum Close-Grip Bench Press versus the Traditional Bench Press.
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- Bench Press Range-of-Motion and Velocity-based Repetition Control: Effects on Ballistic Push-up Performance in Males.International journal of exercise science · 2024Article
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- Analysis of Grip Amplitude on Velocity in Paralympic Powerlifting.Journal of functional morphology and kinesiology · 2021Article
- The effect of breathing technique on sticking region during maximal bench press.Biology of sport · 2021Article
- Key Performance Indicators Related to Strength, Endurance, Flexibility, Anthropometrics, and Swimming Performance for Competitive Aquatic Lifesaving.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
- The Bench Press Grip Width Does Not Affect the Number of Repetitions Performed at Different Velocity Loss Thresholds.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
- Relationships between Playing Time and Selected NBA Combine Test Performance in Division I Mid-Major Basketball Players.International journal of exercise science · 2020Article
- The Influence of Grip Width on Training Volume During the Bench Press with Different Movement Tempos.Journal of human kinetics · 2019Article
- Loading Range for the Development of Peak Power in the Close-Grip Bench Press versus the Traditional Bench Press.Sports (Basel, Switzerland) · 2018Article
- Relationships between Mechanical Variables in the Traditional and Close-Grip Bench Press.Journal of human kinetics · 2017Article
- Between-Leg Mechanical Differences as Measured by the Bulgarian Split-Squat: Exploring Asymmetries and Relationships with Sprint Acceleration.Sports (Basel, Switzerland) · 2017Article
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12 authors at 3 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
The close-grip bench press (CGBP) is a variation of the traditional bench press (TBP) that uses a narrower grip (~95% of biacromial distance (BAD)) and has potential application for athletes performing explosive arm actions from positions where the hands are held close to the torso. Limited research has investigated CGBP mechanics compared to the TBP. Twenty-seven resistance-trained individuals completed a one-repetition maximum TBP and CGBP. The TBP was performed with the preferred grip; the CGBP with a grip width of 95% BAD. A linear position transducer measured lift distance and duration; peak and mean power, velocity, and force; distance and time when peak power occurred; and work. Pre-sticking region (PrSR), sticking region, and post-sticking region distance and duration for each lift was measured. A repeated measures ANOVA was used to derive differences between TBP and CGBP mechanics (
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