What Your Close Grip Bench Says About You

The video introduces the close grip bench press and its correlation to conventional bench press, stating that close grip bench typically ranges from 75% to 90% of your conventional bench.

Benching 135 lbs close grip suggests you are likely a young, intermediate lifter. This correlates to a conventional bench press of 150-185 lbs, indicating above-average strength for your age.

Achieving 185 lbs close grip is very impressive, especially for younger lifters. This level means your conventional bench press is in the 200s, placing you above most adult males statistically.

A 200 lbs close grip bench makes you a serious strength athlete, with a conventional bench press likely in the mid-to-high 200s. This is far beyond what most of the general population can achieve.

Close gripping 225 lbs is incredibly impressive, indicating an intermediate to advanced lifter who has been training for a significant period. Your conventional bench would be around 250-275 lbs, making you exceptionally strong, especially if you're under 200 lbs bodyweight.

Benching 275 lbs close grip is extremely advanced, putting your conventional bench in the low to mid-300s. This highlights exceptional tricep strength, particularly notable if you're under 200 lbs bodyweight.

Hitting 300 lbs close grip is insane, as most people never reach 300 lbs on a conventional bench press. Your conventional bench press numbers would be in the mid to high 300s, showcasing remarkable strength.

Achieving a 315 lbs close grip bench means you are officially a dedicated strength athlete or powerlifter. This level indicates a conventional bench press in the mid to high 300s, signifying a profound commitment to lifting.

A 365 lbs close grip bench is serious weight, placing your conventional bench press in the low to mid-400s. This level usually means you're a powerlifter or a "mass monster" with a strict diet and intense training regimen.

Close gripping 405 lbs signifies demonic levels of strength, comparable to what some achieve in conventional benching after many years of training. This is an extremely rare feat, showcasing incredible tricep development and dedication that transcends average training.

The video concludes by advocating for the close grip bench press as an excellent exercise for building both strength and muscle size. The host shares his personal experience of how it helped him improve his bench press and physique.