This format is definitely insightful, because we get to see the exercise breakdown in relation to the whole workout structure. Do make more please. Really appreciate it.
Nice breakdown, thanks for sharing, Ben! One question: Where do you get this information from that the pectoralis major is a shoulder blade protractor? Is there a specific source you can recommend to check out? I've not seen this function mentioned in this context in any book I've read about anatomy yet. Just curious as a fellow coach. Hypertrophic greetings 🤙🏼 Stavros
thanks for the comment! it just comes from an understanding of how the physics apply to contraction. for example, the lats are retractors from a protracted position, but textbooks wont mention that.
@@The_Modern_Meathead Okay, so you mean like "When the arms are pulled forward together by the pecs, the shoulder girdle is being pulled in the same direction naturally, because it's connected to the arms of course (scapula as a shoulder girdle component at the same time being the shoulder joint socket). And vice versa with the lats. So it's a case where it's better to zoom out, instead of this "isolated", reductionistic look, conventional anatomical literature has, I guess, right?
Love your content! I was wondering if you dont have too many sets for your chest, as there's ~3 for incline press, ~3 for decline press, ~3 for fly etc. Wouldn't it be better to drop the volume (and up the intensity)?
Something I've been thinking about is that if you wanna load the pecs in the fully lengthened position you'd have to take a cable running behind you paralell to your torso and press from there. Is that correct? Since in a DB press for example it's heaviest when the arm is 90° to the ground and I personally can get much deeper than that.
for an intermediate level strength lifter with 6 years of lifting experience who lifts 3 days a week on non-consecutive days, what split would you recommend?
This format is definitely insightful, because we get to see the exercise breakdown in relation to the whole workout structure. Do make more please. Really appreciate it.
This one has been added to the BY playlist! Ill add the pull episode too when its up. Thanks Ben
thanks my friend!
Nice breakdown, thanks for sharing, Ben!
One question: Where do you get this information from that the pectoralis major is a shoulder blade protractor?
Is there a specific source you can recommend to check out? I've not seen this function mentioned in this context in any book I've read about anatomy yet. Just curious as a fellow coach.
Hypertrophic greetings 🤙🏼
Stavros
thanks for the comment! it just comes from an understanding of how the physics apply to contraction. for example, the lats are retractors from a protracted position, but textbooks wont mention that.
@@The_Modern_Meathead Okay, so you mean like "When the arms are pulled forward together by the pecs, the shoulder girdle is being pulled in the same direction naturally, because it's connected to the arms of course (scapula as a shoulder girdle component at the same time being the shoulder joint socket). And vice versa with the lats.
So it's a case where it's better to zoom out, instead of this "isolated", reductionistic look, conventional anatomical literature has, I guess, right?
I'm always a fan of this longer format content. Thank you.
glad to hear it. thanks for commenting. :)
definitely more videos like this...much appreciated!
thanks for letting me know! will do!
Like the tricep pushdown information 👌
appreciate it :)
Love this format. ❤
appreciate it a lot. thanks for watching :)
Great video and format!
thank you!
I love your content! Thanks Ben, really helping a lot
amazing to hear. thanks for letting me know and happy to help!
Love this format! Thanks!
great to hear. thank you!
could you create a video with a deeper explanation why protraction on the flies is safe for the shoulders, while on bench press is not?
Love your content! I was wondering if you dont have too many sets for your chest, as there's ~3 for incline press, ~3 for decline press, ~3 for fly etc. Wouldn't it be better to drop the volume (and up the intensity)?
I'm never giving up the "dog taking a shit" cue
Why is a muscle the strongest when lenthened/stretched?
What machine you would say is most optimal for most people for loading the pecs perfectly?
Something I've been thinking about is that if you wanna load the pecs in the fully lengthened position you'd have to take a cable running behind you paralell to your torso and press from there. Is that correct? Since in a DB press for example it's heaviest when the arm is 90° to the ground and I personally can get much deeper than that.
How do you programing your week
maybe it’s completely untrue but i don’t like flys variation cause i feel a lot my biceps working instead (or togheter) with the pecs…
Is the weekly volume enough for you doing only one tricep and one middle belt exercise?
i have a separate arm and shoulder day, but for some, it could be!
For the algorithm
for an intermediate level strength lifter with 6 years of lifting experience who lifts 3 days a week on non-consecutive days, what split would you recommend?
some kind of "full-body" split, most likely.
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