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THE BULLDOG GRIP
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THE BULLDOG GRIP⭕️
The bulldog grip is one of the things you should learn when trying to maximize your performance and force out put during the bench press, or at least something to have in your knowledge arsenal (if it’s not allowed in your PL fed).
Keep in mind many of you will naturally use this grip because it just feels comfortable, while others will take some time to get accustomed to it.
Regardless, I definitely suggest experimenting with it though, because it’s a versatile grip that can be transferred to most (if not all) “Push exercises”.
Nonetheless this is why it’s always taught it when the goal is maximizing strength and the numbers lifted in a bench press.
The Bulldog grip is called like this because of the slight internal rotation if the hands, which resamble the paws of a bulldog. 🐶
The reason behind this is to allow the barbell to sit directly over the wrist joint, therefore eliminating/reducing the moment arm from wrist-to-barbell which can be seen on a “normal grip”.
This allows a much more stable and efficient force transfer from the elbows up, which can result in a stronger bench press, eventually.
It might feel awkward at first, but as you continue training it, it gets better with practice.
HOW do you grip your bench? Give the Bulldog grip a go if you’re looking to maximize force output out of your BP!