Get Bench Press Hand Placement Background. One things most people don't consider is their placement of their hands, which can totally change the bench press motion entirely. The proper bottom position on the bench press:
A good rule of thumb is to go shoulder width or narrower and base hand placement on what's most comfortable.
This is the grip most people use when they do the exercise and is the one that feels natural and comfortable. How to bench press set your feet. Typical bench grip when you're staring off benching the best grip is generally just slightly outside your shoulders. Typically, this is about a thumbs width away from most …
