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dogsplat When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. Joined Jun 2003 Posts 18462 EE 100% (52) PA, USA	Posted: 10/4/2023 6:06:13 PM EDT How much difference does it really make? Does one really need much variation in the width of hand placement? Should one just stick with the placement that is the strongest? Weakest?
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jb1001

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Posted: 10/8/2023 11:23:56 AM EDT

[Last Edit: jb1001] [#1]

I don't do pushups so no idea there but on my pull ups and pushdowns I just enjoy changing up grips/grip width from time to time. No idea if it matters, I just like changing it up.

ETA- I will say on my pullups specifically: I could only do them with palms facing each other for a long time, after I could get to 10-12 reps did I have the strength to change up my grip on those.

sitdwnandhngon 1 On The Ape Index Joined Feb 2012 Posts 75483 EE 100% (3) NY, USA	Posted: 10/8/2023 12:28:14 PM EDT [#2] Whatever grip doesn't hurt is the right one for you.
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Kitulu Member Joined Feb 2008 Posts 11834 EE 0% (0) USA	Posted: 10/8/2023 12:59:13 PM EDT [#3] Changing the width and angle of your hands while doing pushups enables you to engage different muscles and eke out a few more reps if you are going to failure or taking a PT test.
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