For continuity, studies mentioned in this article involved participants that were competitive national to international level powerlifters or trained individuals with a minimum bench press training experience of 2 years [1,2]. The three grip widths are defined as, narrow, the

Strength training loads during a periodised programme are widely determined based off a specific percentage of an individual’s one rep max (1RM, the heaviest weight you can lift for 1 rep) [1]. Certain percentages generally translate to certain adaptations e.g.