How to Bench Press With Mark Rippetoe | Art of Manliness

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  • @IanTheEarlobe
    @IanTheEarlobe 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3252

    I could listen to this man explain how to correctly chew my food and it would still be awesome

  • @Daugbone
    @Daugbone 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1852

    I like how the Art of Manliness guy just STFUs and lets the man talk.

    • @fsxaviator
      @fsxaviator 5 ปีที่แล้ว +90

      Nah it's missing "HEY GUISE BRETT HERE FROM ART OF MANLINESS TODAY IM WITH MARK RIP A TOE BUT FIRST LIKE AND SUB!" Literally unwatchable

    • @JM-fo1te
      @JM-fo1te 5 ปีที่แล้ว +76

      He knows the video is not about him. I noticed that too.

    • @meridianherschel1618
      @meridianherschel1618 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      He really shouldn't because the guy's talking out of his ass

    • @Chukijay
      @Chukijay 5 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      Meridian Herschel he’s super not lol he’s internationally recognized as one of the best strength coaches alive.

    • @dibdap2373
      @dibdap2373 5 ปีที่แล้ว +45

      @@meridianherschel1618 looks we got a keyboard expert here.

  • @wvjon75
    @wvjon75 9 ปีที่แล้ว +763

    I like Rippetoe's delivery. He is slow, clear and concise. He's an only have to say it once kind of guy and he has great instructional cues.

    • @KimSjopi
      @KimSjopi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      It clearly shows that he is a real coach. He just oozes that aura of a man who knows what he's talking about

    • @jasondarby2491
      @jasondarby2491 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I also appreciate that he goes into details about why certain things are done.

    • @mkphotofilm
      @mkphotofilm 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Concise? HE's good, but he is not concise. He is overly-wordy, to be honest. The video, in all honesty, is about 13 minutes longer than it should be. He is entertaining to watch, but I have watched so many of his videos that I'm over them.

    • @kromavortex5602
      @kromavortex5602 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@mkphotofilm Don't underestimate, that things which go faster in your brain, will leave your brain also faster.

    • @jzen1455
      @jzen1455 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      He's unintentionally hilarious with his seriousness and directness that takes people off guard.

  • @jims512
    @jims512 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    Met him randomly about 3 years ago at a gas station outside Wichita Falls. We were on our way back from a camping trip in Colorado. I had to return the rented travel trailer in Dallas. He noticed and was concerned about a low trailer tire I had. I had already planned to air it up and couldn’t believe who I was talking to. He shrugged off my fan boy excitement as you would expect and returned the focus to my tire. My wife and six kids were in the towing vehicle. I appreciate his no nonsense concern.

  • @vinitchhabria1738
    @vinitchhabria1738 3 ปีที่แล้ว +191

    4:34 - grip
    6:38 - balance
    7:08- the sight
    7:37 - point on chest
    8:00-"pinching my hands in between your shoulder blades"- 8:12 vital cues
    8:48 - safety
    9:05- why the point on the chest- 12:00
    11:27 -shove your chest up
    12:32- warm up period - work chest into that big arch
    13:01- legs - heels -shove into the ground and perform a knee extension- body tight - butt towards head
    14:44- too much movement
    14:56- the set up and what to think abiout when lifting- dig the shoulders back into the bench
    15:42- set up work - big chest and push back with your heels
    too much bounce of sternum and also lock elbows out and then barbell re rack - face in a vunerable position
    respect the bench
    useit but respect it

  • @Snulrich
    @Snulrich 8 ปีที่แล้ว +361

    Mark Rippertoe is a fucking gangster. All of my lifts have significantly improved from watching these videos. Legend.

    • @cadee1976
      @cadee1976 7 ปีที่แล้ว +51

      My bench was 160 before the video and now it's 405

    • @ApeSlayer
      @ApeSlayer 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Cade E Lol. If only 😞

    • @Thefunkeemonkee
      @Thefunkeemonkee 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Me too.

    • @6subswith0vids80
      @6subswith0vids80 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mine haven't :(

    • @therealj891
      @therealj891 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@cadee1976 Lets see it.

  • @xxcrysad3000xx
    @xxcrysad3000xx 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1103

    Awww, I was hoping this video would show me how to bench press with Mark Rippetoe. Instead it's just a video on how to bench press, with Mark Rippetoe.

    • @SayHeIsOne
      @SayHeIsOne 8 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      😂😂😂

    • @MisterInsomaniac
      @MisterInsomaniac 6 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Go find him in his gym, sign up and ask him to spot you lol

    • @Sergio2006A
      @Sergio2006A 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Clickbait title.

    • @palabrajot505
      @palabrajot505 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      That would be a somewhat lopsided and awkward lift, where would I latch onto, anyway? Neck and ankle? That's not a good grip at all, no way am I grabbing any crotch unless I'm bench pressing Gal Gadot.

    • @PearLock
      @PearLock 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I giggled. Wholesome and funny comment.

  • @ckvlzlvxch
    @ckvlzlvxch 5 ปีที่แล้ว +194

    The iron in the gym is so beautifully old fashioned

    • @gerwinnus
      @gerwinnus 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I would like to live there someday

    • @dylannolan7454
      @dylannolan7454 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Come to my gym/shed, this stuff seems space age by comparison.

  • @CooperCarr
    @CooperCarr 8 ปีที่แล้ว +560

    This is too clooossse. THIS is too wiiiiiide.
    I love the way Mark speaks.

    • @AcornFox
      @AcornFox 8 ปีที่แล้ว +134

      +Cooper Carr "bayinch prayess"

    • @blancobbyy
      @blancobbyy 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +AcornFox haha

    • @francecruz5157
      @francecruz5157 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      gotta confuse dat dere accent

    • @paulfroelich1024
      @paulfroelich1024 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cooper Carr bro it's waaaaahd

    • @teamgitusome
      @teamgitusome 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      reminds me of an old friend of mine who helped me get a gigantic medical cannabis grow off the ground. the information is speaking damnit!!

  • @Pravalav
    @Pravalav 9 ปีที่แล้ว +576

    >Mark Rippetoe will never read you a bedtime story as you gently drift into sleep
    Why even live

    • @celery8315
      @celery8315 9 ปีที่แล้ว +102

      /fit/ pls go

    • @ZBII1Y
      @ZBII1Y 8 ปีที่แล้ว +45

      +Pravalav Mark Rippetoe will never whisper motivational phrases to your ear with his warm, milky breath while you lift :'(

    • @sleepyjo9340
      @sleepyjo9340 8 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      he'd make a great western

    • @mixvikings8789
      @mixvikings8789 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      asmr

    • @sleepingtube
      @sleepingtube 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Oh my god, imagine Rippetoe reading "Go the Fuck to Sleep"!

  • @farmerwayne1404
    @farmerwayne1404 4 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    I was always told "don't arch your back". But as the pounds increased, so did the pain. As to avoid pain, I started to arch and I found a lower drop area eased my pain. I found out the hard way. This man is exactly correct. Wish I had seen this decades ago!!!

    • @maxxxmodelz4061
      @maxxxmodelz4061 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Whoever said not to arch on the bench is crazy. Never lift your ass off the bench, but always maintain an arch. Doesn't have to be a large arch, but there are so many ways to get injured on this exercise, proper form is the most important aspect to a good bench.

    • @joeridestrijcker445
      @joeridestrijcker445 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@maxxxmodelz4061 well, the keyboard warriors on YT en FB see some footage from powerlifting meets (some athletes with really excessive arch) and start throwing a tantrum... it's bad, it's cheating, it's blahblahblah; most have never benched more than an empty barbell of course... ; I think Rippetoe explained clearly the benefits of an arch here, yep

  • @clydefloyd8751
    @clydefloyd8751 5 ปีที่แล้ว +163

    3:58 I thought that weird static sound was him spitting on him 😂

    • @ThomasBrubach
      @ThomasBrubach 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I'm glad I'm not the only one.

    • @mTOXiicg
      @mTOXiicg 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      looked like he was aiming for the guys mouth too LOL

  • @MrRobVision
    @MrRobVision 8 ปีที่แล้ว +168

    Wow, impressed with Brett reppin that 225. Kudos.

    • @palabrajot505
      @palabrajot505 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      He mentioned on the AOM podcast that he's closing in on 315.

    • @SurvivalGames1
      @SurvivalGames1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@palabrajot505 today yes but not in this video..he struggled with the 5. rep

    • @G1stGBless
      @G1stGBless 4 ปีที่แล้ว +63

      Ze TheGame being tall does not help you bench. He actually does not have the build that any world class bencher would want.
      He did a fine job on those plates. Stop minimizing and guessing at numbers to come up with an estimate to make yourself feel smart.

    • @areallytallguy
      @areallytallguy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      Ze TheGame you're a moron. it's pretty good to be able to rep out 5 reps of 225 if you're like 6 foot 3 and only weight 200 pounds. long arms make benching way harder when you're not really heavy. it's different when you're a little manlet who's 5 foot 6 at 200lbs.

    • @TAKEYOURCREATINE
      @TAKEYOURCREATINE 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@areallytallguy ''waaah I'm tall'' stop complaining about height and go bench

  • @philipdebacker
    @philipdebacker 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    This is one of the first times I’ve heard somebody explain the full mechanics of a bench press. The actual reason on why you arch your chest and push your shoulders into the bench..

  • @sanguiVSdobbi
    @sanguiVSdobbi 9 ปีที่แล้ว +196

    I just love this guy!! You can see that he truly knows what the hell he's talking about. He reminds me much of my old gym instructor.. Somehow, when I watch these videos I feel at home and in good hands, almost like if I were there with you.. Keep dem vids coming! :)

    • @artofmanliness
      @artofmanliness  9 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      Giulio Baia Glad you're finding them useful.

    • @bmanley500
      @bmanley500 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Giulio Baia you shroud grab the book "stating strength"

  • @Stupidindeed
    @Stupidindeed 8 ปีที่แล้ว +601

    I wish Mark was my grandfather.

    • @TENNSUMITSUMA
      @TENNSUMITSUMA 7 ปีที่แล้ว +57

      damn, he must have been slayin them back in the 60's and 70's

    • @gogomaximoff4554
      @gogomaximoff4554 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      He is A Godfather :P

    • @heat4yoass
      @heat4yoass 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      He's daddy af

    • @Bozkurt-si9cz
      @Bozkurt-si9cz 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Stupidindeed Legend says that Mark rippetoe is an incarnation of Jesus. This time dying to teach us the barbell profession.

    • @stjepanpalinic7084
      @stjepanpalinic7084 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I wish mark was my grandmother

  • @obeasthead
    @obeasthead 7 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    15:45 Mark reveals what is truly important

    • @boggster15
      @boggster15 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      loooooooool

    • @RoadToDocByRoidAlex
      @RoadToDocByRoidAlex 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      obeasthead hahahahahahhahahaha watched it 4 times only your comment made me hear it 😂😂😂

    • @obeasthead
      @obeasthead 7 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      push the binch, push the binch with your back.

    • @westonlittle1149
      @westonlittle1149 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Great big giant breast I love it.

  • @paroblynn
    @paroblynn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I really like how he points out during the bench you need to lock out and then rack- especially if tired. Excellent work. Love this dude.

  • @rekcufeht
    @rekcufeht 6 ปีที่แล้ว +87

    "What the hell do you want to bench press for? Oh that's right, I included it in my program."
    XD Hilarious

  • @AndromedaSir
    @AndromedaSir 9 ปีที่แล้ว +533

    I would like to listen him explain how to unhook a bra step by step for the next video.

    • @artofmanliness
      @artofmanliness  9 ปีที่แล้ว +216

      John Silver The key is to take a big gulp of breath before you initiate and hold it throughout the motion.

    • @VeganBeans
      @VeganBeans 6 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      "Take a deep breath, reach around the back of the female friend. Place 2 fingers directly between her scapular...." LOL

    • @JM-fo1te
      @JM-fo1te 5 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      "Respect the bra, but don't use...the bra"

    • @mikec8679
      @mikec8679 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Luke Brown hahaha good luck with that buddy

    • @TheCourtJester1956
      @TheCourtJester1956 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Pinch the hooks between your thumb and middle finger and make a clicking motion, like you would when snapping your fingers.

  • @nicp51
    @nicp51 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I've enjoyed this series on lifting. I've had shoulders issues come and go. I thought it was just weight and repetitive motion not thinking I was not using body mechanics to my advantage. Standing press has been a long time favorite of mine and now I feel better during the lift and have seen better returns. It's good to see someone that understands the body like Mark. Thanks!

  • @danburks2656
    @danburks2656 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Great video! No matter how long you’ve been doing an exercise it’s always good to get a reminder of proper form and function on occasion.

  • @jbalti
    @jbalti 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Old school and words of wisdoms! This video will be watched for generations to come.

  • @TheToneBender
    @TheToneBender 5 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I really appreciate the safety talk. All video's I've seen on TH-cam focus on good form for better results, never on not dying.

    • @Fortress333
      @Fortress333 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Not dying is #1, although we all do die eventually. Smart people do not die from a cracked chest benching or having their throat pinned down by the barbell, however.
      Whenever I see people bench in the gym, it usually looks like they're about to die. In fact, the seizures and spasms I see as they progress in their sets consisting of RPE-12 efforts are not unlike the death throes of soldiers who fell in battle. Okay, that was hyperbolic. In fact, I think I disrespected those brave soldiers. I take it back. Still, what I see in gyms deserves some sort of mention. It's like certain scenes from The Exorcist, you know, when that demon-possessed girl walked off the stairs backward on her/its hands and feet, that's what I see in gyms when people bench. Scary stuff. I'm too scared to even spot those people. The demon might jump hosts.

  • @jkblpnck
    @jkblpnck 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I really appreciate all the safety guidelines Mark provides in this video. Thank you!

  • @MrInternet69
    @MrInternet69 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    One of the best, most well explained bench press videos on TH-cam!

  • @DaveFallows
    @DaveFallows 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've commented here before but I have to do so again. These videos are some of the most valuable on TH-cam.
    Big thanks to AoM and Mark for these.

  • @SG-OO7
    @SG-OO7 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mark is amazing. I've been doing the bench press for years now, but still he made a lot of things clear. Even things that I made correctly, now I know why that felt the best way to do.

  • @joshuagordon8590
    @joshuagordon8590 9 ปีที่แล้ว +95

    This is so helpful. He is the yoda of barbells.
    Could you do a couple on choosing your first car, and power cleans?

    • @artofmanliness
      @artofmanliness  9 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Joshua Gordon Power cleans is coming. First car... I'll have to think about that one.

  • @SodaiGoku
    @SodaiGoku 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I’ve done bodybuilding for almost 10 years, and used the bench press for around 20, and I’ve never seen a more accurate explanation of perfect form and etiquette.
    Very nice 👍

  • @GauravMinaray
    @GauravMinaray 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best explaination video for the beginners on Bench press I had ever seen or came across.. Sir Mark's words are truly like a great mentor of old school.. Thanks a lot !! Keep bringing him on ur postings for more learning or us.

  • @FacePullTiToX
    @FacePullTiToX 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    0:32-0:51 These 15 seconds alone already tell you why Rippetoe truly understands human physical strength. Great video

  • @artesian12
    @artesian12 8 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I really liked and appreciated this video. I'll watch it again for its great points. One item he didn't mention though, is wrist angle. I've done this and seen others too, where the wrist isn't kept straight and thus allowed to bend back when doing heavier weights. It's a rookie mistake and a huge set up for wrist injuries. Very avoidable injuries too. So remember to keep those wrists in proper form as well.

  • @Motohead934
    @Motohead934 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Excellent video series. I've read Starting Strength cover to cover multiple times and these videos should have been included with it. It is great to see Rip using all of the cues from the book. Thanks!

  • @EliJolleyBridge
    @EliJolleyBridge ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This man is full of authority. Amazing lesson in precison and humility. Let's go.

  • @kellycrawford1346
    @kellycrawford1346 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I went to the gym last night after watch Mark's video on squats. I used his technique for the very first time and squatted 20 lbs more than my personal record.... that I set 5 years ago.

    • @conormayweather5474
      @conormayweather5474 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bullshit

    • @dr.toanvo1770
      @dr.toanvo1770 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@conormayweather5474 could easily be the truth man, it's a personal record not a world record

  • @farhanhussain_
    @farhanhussain_ ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I appreciate how Rip praised the Press in comparison to Bench.
    Press is really a true test of upper body pressing strength, and transfers very well in athletic scenarios.

  • @bretmoore6828
    @bretmoore6828 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I started going to the gym over 40 years ago, and this is the best info on bench I have seen.

  • @MattSeakin
    @MattSeakin 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome video! I've never seen anyone to go into such depth about bench press (or maybe I have not been looking from the right places) and I learned a lot now!

  • @andrewBwinter
    @andrewBwinter 6 ปีที่แล้ว +144

    A little embarrassed to say that after 15 years of benching on and off, I always had pain, impingment. Now that I have followed this with the scapula pinned underneath and less than 90 degrees for the upper arm angle, I have a comfortable bench press for the first time.

    • @kraftur_9236
      @kraftur_9236 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      andrewBwinter it’s never too late to correct some things :)

    • @leonardo9259
      @leonardo9259 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @Andre McGoo ow the edge

    • @NeuronActivation
      @NeuronActivation 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Andre McGoo No but you are.

    • @ranveer5854
      @ranveer5854 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I am extremely sorry to say but Shame on you

    • @juansamudio1171
      @juansamudio1171 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wait so you don’t retract and depress your blades?

  • @jolcese81
    @jolcese81 9 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Great videos with Rippetoe, hopefully we'll see some bench presses improved tomorrow!

  • @PowerTacos007
    @PowerTacos007 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    These types of videos actually taught me a lot I didn't know about certain exercises.

  • @roberta6360
    @roberta6360 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for posting this video Brett. I wish these videos and his books were around 30 years ago!

  • @THEAKman47
    @THEAKman47 9 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    i think this advice was better than even the workout guys on youtube!

  • @VendettaMax
    @VendettaMax 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    16:49 "bad things have occasionally been known to happen" Hahahahahah I love listening to him. The accent and the word choices are just brilliant.

  • @robknight164
    @robknight164 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is definitely the best and most complete explanation of bench press I've seen

  • @xGrrtt
    @xGrrtt 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just incorporated some of these tips into my push day today and bench felt the best it has in a while.

  • @Mayankbhattacharya
    @Mayankbhattacharya 9 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    Art of Manliness ***** and Starting Strength, Thank You for this amazing series! Words can't express the usefulness and practicality of these lifts. Hearing Rippetoe is so effing inspiring. Pure basics. NO BS. This is "THE ART OF WEIGHT-LIFTING!" :D

  • @metal0n0v
    @metal0n0v 9 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I was getting pinches from my back because my spine was on the bench. When set my shoulders back, the shoulder blades raise my spine and prevented that. Thanks for the heads up.

  • @philipppodbeltsev574
    @philipppodbeltsev574 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is the best way somebody ever explained how to bench press correctly. Thanks a lot!

  • @Jafmanz
    @Jafmanz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mark is a veritable Jedi! I just learned more in 15 minutes than I have in years!
    thank you!

  • @artofmanliness
    @artofmanliness  9 ปีที่แล้ว +215

    How to Bench Press With Mark Rippetoe [VIDEO]

    • @raylech1986droid2
      @raylech1986droid2 9 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Please, please, PLEASE ask Rip to do one on the Power Clean for you next. Thanks

    • @kazkisano
      @kazkisano 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Art of Manliness Where in Texas is this GYM?

    • @DarkWhisper07
      @DarkWhisper07 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Justin Payne Wichita

    • @shadywayside
      @shadywayside 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Art of Manliness Was that chest up cue new to you?

    • @opinionator3884
      @opinionator3884 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +DarkWhisper07 Wichita Falls.

  • @packerjansen12
    @packerjansen12 9 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    Love these videos, Brett! Keep them coming! I really am thinking about buying Starting Strength now.

    • @LatsBro
      @LatsBro 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Robert Jansen I bought Practical Programming. worth every penny. im sure SS is just as good

    • @packerjansen12
      @packerjansen12 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sam LoDestro i see that's by Mark Rippetoe too! Is it just a different program?

    • @earljaycaoile5071
      @earljaycaoile5071 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Robert Jansen Practical Programming discusses the concepts taught in Starting Strength, but it includes programming for intermediate and advanced lifters. Starting Strength is geared towards novices which is why it explains in detail how to do the lifts.

    • @packerjansen12
      @packerjansen12 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Earl Jay Caoile Ah ok. Well I am no novice, I do not need a lot of basics. I wouldnt call myself an expert as I didnt go to college for exercise science, but I know a lot of lifting from my days in college football. Maybe I should just buy the whole series!

    • @artofmanliness
      @artofmanliness  9 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Robert Jansen Even if you don't consider yourself a novice, I highly recommend picking up Starting Strength as well. I've been lifting since high school, but I've learned a lot from Starting Strength. Always good to keep learning and refining.

  • @j.a.6866
    @j.a.6866 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just returned from the gym. Turned this on and now I can wait to get back to it.

  • @bmanley500
    @bmanley500 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    bret these videos are fantastic I'm a personal trainer and base most of my programming from starting strength lifts but these videos are so helpful and really help with both teaching and improving on technique

  • @TheRageist
    @TheRageist 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Pure wisdom

  • @patrickbritt6318
    @patrickbritt6318 9 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    Thank you based rippetoe. Love /fit/

  • @ballislife3412
    @ballislife3412 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    rippetoe is great i have learnt a lot reading his artices and watching his videos

  • @Tiabri86
    @Tiabri86 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is gold! Thank you Brett and Mark!

  • @delven121
    @delven121 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you for this video, now i think i know how i tore my left shoulder several years ago while doing 315lbs. I believe due too improper form on my part. I had surgery for the torn rotator cuff and have been slowly recovering in gym. I will definietly keep this video in mind.

  • @zyzor
    @zyzor 7 ปีที่แล้ว +180

    I'd be afraid to train with rippetoe because if I said I needed a rest he'd say I was out of bounds and then whip me with his belt buckle until I hit a pr

  • @bobbobjj9793
    @bobbobjj9793 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Its been hard to find a good video on bench press form. Thanks to you and mr rippetoe for the great video!

  • @turul9392
    @turul9392 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Rip is an amazing coach and teacher. I love is voice and cadence. I wish I would have had all of my scholastic instruction delivered by Mark Rippetoe.

  • @babakukunbe2654
    @babakukunbe2654 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is knowledge gained from years and years of experience! Glad I discovered this channel.

  • @battybm
    @battybm 9 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Wish this could be like a weekly series. I would love to have ripptoe answer like a Q&A every week

    • @yuvalomrad7090
      @yuvalomrad7090 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Now he does if you are still waiting

  • @harlemdeni
    @harlemdeni 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I've been following 'Art of Manliness' as a whole (web page, yt, fb, insta,) for the last 8 months and it was a revelation, inspiration and motivation in its truest form for me. Thank you for that, Brett. And thank you for these videos.
    Although it makes me wonder: Which program do YOU use? SS, Wendler or something else entirely?

    • @artofmanliness
      @artofmanliness  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      harlemdeni Depends on what my training goals are at a particular moment. If I want to get big and strong, Starting Strength. Whenever I have an obstacle race or some other aerobic endurance event coming up, I'll switch to the programming from the guys at Atomic Athlete.

  • @laowai2000
    @laowai2000 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This content is pure gold. Glad to stumble across. Subscribed.

  • @chrishomer
    @chrishomer 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Came here after hearing you talk about proper form on a podcast, this explains it really well. Thanks!

  • @LethalZHTown
    @LethalZHTown 9 ปีที่แล้ว +163

    has Brett been working out for a while? I'm new to the channel and I was pretty shocked to see someone who I thought was benching for the first time in his life, bench 225 with such ease. Most guys in my gym (note this is a commercial gym similar to planetfitness) can't even lift that.

    • @artofmanliness
      @artofmanliness  9 ปีที่แล้ว +200

      LethalZHTown Since high school, so 17 years. Man, that makes me feel old...

    • @christophermccook8591
      @christophermccook8591 8 ปีที่แล้ว +56

      @lethalzhtown Brett may be lean but he looks pretty dang strong. You don't get like that without doing a lot of lifting. Great video!

    • @UnknownXV
      @UnknownXV 8 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      +Art of Manliness You look good, but you don't look like you can rep out 225 for 5 reps so easily. Very impressive. Hell, you can probably do a rep at 300 lbs? How much do you weigh?

    • @milenpenev1362
      @milenpenev1362 7 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Brett is relatively tall, he has big arms and shoulders. And he lifts from a lot of time, so repping 5 times 100 kg should not be aproblem for him.

    • @osirisfernandez2264
      @osirisfernandez2264 7 ปีที่แล้ว +79

      benching 225 is a must if you are hosting the art of MANLINESS

  • @DannoCrutch
    @DannoCrutch 9 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Great Video. He was spot on. I'm one of those guys that was benching pretty heavy 40 yrs ago. (about 2.5X my bodyweight) I had to really dig to learn some of this. And, I've seen the bar on the face or neck thing. Not good and, he did a great service talking about it in this video.

    • @justaguy7240
      @justaguy7240 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So you benched 360LBS or more because I weight 140LBS.

    • @DannoCrutch
      @DannoCrutch 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ian Joyce Hi. I weighed 150 benching 380. Are you benching 360 at 140? If so, I would think that is excellent, even by today's standards.

    • @chsarmyguy09
      @chsarmyguy09 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      DannoCrutch I benched 405 at 130

    • @DannoCrutch
      @DannoCrutch 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      chsarmyguy09 That's impressive. How old are you? wondering if you are a more modern lifter. Curious about that because the Science these days is great. 40 years ago, not so much. I've seen some incredible stats these days.

    • @scwotz
      @scwotz 9 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      chsarmyguy09 Congratulations, you're a world record holder.

  • @jayjayevans7003
    @jayjayevans7003 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best informative videos for beginners and anyone for that matter on the tube. Thanks for sharing.

  • @simplesmeerkat1665
    @simplesmeerkat1665 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you. I shall endeavour to channel my inner manliness. Best explanation of bench press I have seen so far!

  • @noahcolby2368
    @noahcolby2368 6 ปีที่แล้ว +282

    To be fair, you have to have a very high IQ to understand Starting Strength. The progressive overload is extremely subtle, and without a solid grasp of overhead press form, most of the barbells will go over a typical lifters head. There's also Rippetoes nihilistic outlook, which is deftly woven into his number of sets - his personal philosophy draws heavily from Bill Starr's routine, for instance. The lifters understand this stuff; they have the glute development to truly appreciate the depths of these squats, to realize that they're not just below parallel- they say something deep about LIFE. As a consequence people who dislike starting strength truly ARE DYELs- of course they wouldn't appreciate, for instance, the rep range in Rippetoes day B of squats, which itself is a cryptic reference to Zyzz's initial workout method. I'm smirking right now just imagining one of those addlepated simpletons scratching their heads in confusion as Rippetoes genius unfolds itself on their lowerbody. What fools... how I pity them. And yes by the way, I DO have a lower back injury. And no, you cannot see it. It's for the ladies' eyes only- And even they have to demonstrate that they're within 5kg of my own squat (preferably lower) beforehand.

  • @billsteinberg6842
    @billsteinberg6842 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Early 50's and I'm staying injury free because of this mans knowledge.

  • @greekmethemuscle5768
    @greekmethemuscle5768 ปีที่แล้ว

    listening to mark talk calms me down and gives me confidence

  • @hyperlingg7608
    @hyperlingg7608 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It is a good feeling too understand an exercise before doing it. Thanks for these videos! Still valuable.

  • @AllTheCoolNamesAreTaken84
    @AllTheCoolNamesAreTaken84 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Damn, I was waiting for him to say LEG DRAAVE!!!

  • @LifeAtlas
    @LifeAtlas 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    More Rippetoe!

  • @clamum
    @clamum 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video, Mark is awesome. You too Brett. Prob the best bench how to video I've seen and I've watched a bunch.
    I have issues just using/feeling my chest for the bench press movement. Chest flys are much easier for me to feel that my chest is doing the work rather than shoulders and arms. Pushups too. The problem when you've gone 37 years without chest muscles. 😢

  • @reftu1489
    @reftu1489 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That leg extension cue really helped me out.
    And except Brett elbows being not persistent and moving outwards too much on concentric, a great tutorial by Mark.

  • @chrisr6950
    @chrisr6950 8 ปีที่แล้ว +156

    3:43 Don't bench outside lol

    • @jetjames420
      @jetjames420 8 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      +Chris R that part was funny, "i don't recommend that you bench outside, it's just too... it's..... silly."

    • @chrisr6950
      @chrisr6950 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hip Albatross
      lmao ikr really made me laugh

    • @chrisr6950
      @chrisr6950 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      *****
      hahaha

    • @robertsajewski1250
      @robertsajewski1250 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      hhahhahaah

    • @steven6630
      @steven6630 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      What's so bad about benching outdoors? Besides getting the sun in your eyes. People do it at Venice beach all the time

  • @MarkFace6
    @MarkFace6 9 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Your hair and moustache are manly and flawless #inspirational

  • @TheStaniG
    @TheStaniG 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Now this is GOLD, and I love that the guy just shuts the fuck up and lets the wisdom be dispensed.
    Subbed.

  • @anthonyscott16
    @anthonyscott16 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow. Best explanation I've heard by far. Thank you!

  • @Matthew-pf9mj
    @Matthew-pf9mj 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    God bless you Mark, you’re doing the Lord’s work

  • @fitnessdreams5569
    @fitnessdreams5569 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Man I wish these videos were on TH-cam back when I was starting to lifting in 2010. Half the idiots giving "Bench Press" advice were begging for a muscle tear.

  • @remistach
    @remistach 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The true power is the knowledge! Love this video and others from this series :)

  • @cameronharrison4599
    @cameronharrison4599 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I watch a lot of Trainers and I feel like I’ve been missing out on so much information thank you for the in depth info on bench pressing

  • @ardschuna88
    @ardschuna88 8 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    I like was Mark has to say about overhead press compared to overrated bench press...

  • @AlexanderEmmanual
    @AlexanderEmmanual 9 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I tried the cue of pushing my chest forward and out and my back arches, is it suppose to arch? When I was training in a professional basketball 'environment' they emphasised keeping points of contact on the bench including a flat back.

    • @teo1120
      @teo1120 9 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      Alex Sandalis Yes, proper bench press form, as pertaining to the individual, typically has some sort of arch.

    • @AlexanderEmmanual
      @AlexanderEmmanual 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Source for any articles/studies?

    • @FISHGOMOO4321
      @FISHGOMOO4321 9 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Alex Sandalis Everyone has different philosophies on this. Some say yes, some say no, it really is just down to you and how comfortable you are doing it.
      Some say that having all points of contact is a lot safer and will result in less injury, which makes a lot of sense as your stable. However, having a slight arch allows you to lift slightly heavier due to your shoulder blades being locked.

    • @AlexanderEmmanual
      @AlexanderEmmanual 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Jackmerius Tacktheritrix Thanks great response. So safety and injury prevention the pro for back flat and power output the pro for arched back.

    • @FISHGOMOO4321
      @FISHGOMOO4321 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Alex Sandalis Pretty much, just feel both ways out when you're warming up, if you're feeling weaker on the day then go for the safer option, if not, go HAM baby.

  • @mark-931
    @mark-931 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best teacher EVER!!!!!!!!!!
    Thank YOU 🙏🏻 🙇🏻‍♂️

  • @haideralinaqvi1606
    @haideralinaqvi1606 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    from all the video on bench press on youtube, this one is the best.

  • @bigmember5908
    @bigmember5908 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Interesting I typically lower the bar to below my chest like the very bottom of my sternum.
    225x5 is pretty good for a skinny fellow tho good job guy in video

    • @clamum
      @clamum 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You have an odd sense of body if you think Brett is "skinny."

  • @crankymcgee
    @crankymcgee 7 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Anyone see Rippetoe in the thumbnail and know exactly what his voice is gonna sound like?

  • @jhc827
    @jhc827 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very good. I learned some nuances of the bench press that I hadn't know before. I think I've been doing these instinctively, though I've haven't thought of them as I've done the movement. Good stuff.

  • @TheRebuilt1
    @TheRebuilt1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I agree whole heartedly on why the bench is popular vs standing press. This guy is awesome.

  • @Catcrumbs
    @Catcrumbs 8 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    These videos have so much useful information, but the cameraman is dropping the ball with his poorly chosen shots. First he missed the hip movement in the OHP video, then in this one the shot was out of plane when Rip was demonstrating the correct position on the bench.

  • @5dollarshake263
    @5dollarshake263 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I love the way Coach Rippetoe pronounces "why" like "Hwhyyyyyy" , gosh it makes me wanna bust

  • @jeffcarsello1725
    @jeffcarsello1725 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    He is as entertaining to watch as to read his books. Great video. Thank you.

  • @stevem8128
    @stevem8128 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great advice straight to the point, no annoying music.. Subscribed for the help👍