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In this video, the bench presser has his thumbs in front of the bar -- normal, full grip, NOT a monkey-grip or thumbless grip.

I don't have an agenda here, I just wanted to point out that this accident doesn't demo the thumbless grip. Perhaps you want to imply that this kind of accident can happen even more easily with a thumbless grip?

I think you're referring to the "suicide grip" link. It's hard to tell because he adjust his thumbs a few times before pressing, but he actually is using a suicide grip and the description confirms it. If you can find a clearer depiction though, i'd be happy to change it out. Thanks for your comment! Tim Donahey 15:24, 18 June 2008 (UTC)