I avoided doing bench for a long time, because I feel so wobbly. This is literally the perfect video. I have press day tomorrow, actually stoked to bench now. Really means a lot to beginners to have this level of professional coaching for free on youtube. Thank you!
Very informative and practical - I agree we forget the foundation and go too fast. Literally the cue of “drive your feet into the floor before picking the bar up” was great as I only pushed into the floor on concentric portion, relaxing at the top and in the eccentric
Great video Dave! I worked up to a 405 Raw Bench press yesterday and smoked it. I'm not big on a super arch like Mendelson but I do have a slight arch and stay very tight. I'm 5'7 246 pounds so it is hard for me to get super arched. My goal is to get 500 raw in a USPA meet at 242 pounds. I benched 440 raw in a USPA meet a few years ago. I'm still trying hard to reach that 500 raw bench press goal. I'm never going to give up. Thanks for your vids! They really keep me motivated.
Thank you Dave. This will really help me create ques to use for my friends ( who I'm training with my limited but always expanding experience) that want to get into weight training.
I started dragging the bar out of the j cups after watching a video of yours but never realized it would help engage the lats I just did it without thinking. Very helpful thanks!
Now we have to work out how to get this clip playing in every gym in every country around the world!! So many lifters in ordinary gyms missing out on these basic cues!
#elitefts this is possibly the best "bench press setup" video I've ever seen. With the abundance of information out there, this bare bones style guide is fantastic. I've always questioned and played with my bench setup trying to get it "right" yet this video has brought me back to the start and helped me tremendously. I hope Dave knows how good this is. Would love to see a very similar style video for the squat and deadlift, please!
you forgot "Like" lmao. Love your videos dude. I'd love to get out there for your next train your ass off session. Lord knows my bench needs special help. Gonna try your tips next bench day!
Dave, I competed in Powerlifting for 30 yrs. Then all my injuries caught up to me and I had many joint surgeries. I took about 7 yrs off and was diagnosed with Type II Diabetes. The Crunch gym I go to has all their Benches that seem too low, I actually get dizzy when I try to lay down on one of their benches. I didn't know Diabetes messes with your equilibrium but I feel it does. It is so low the avg female 5' 3 can keep her feet flat on the floor and I remember back in the day most women needed to put a 45lb plate to put their feet on. What is the height of a competition bench? Thanks.
Was just telling a guy at the gym yesterday I need to stop watching so many bench squat and deadlift tutorial videos!!! Now Dave drops the most simple one to try out. Perfect!! Wednesday is skill day for bench working up to 85% of a 1rm. Thanks Dave and the eliteFTS crew. Always right on time. Hey are you guys watching me......????🤔
by far the best video since months, even all your content is awesome. I would appreciate a video like this from Dave for the box squat, squat, deadlift and sumo deadlift. that would be absolutely awesome. Thank you Dave and thank you elitefts for sharing so much great content
@@eliteftsofficial Thank you very much for responding! Seriously, videos like this are invaluable. Short, simple and straight to the point from the og and master himself. Please make one for box squat, squat and both deadlift variations or more exercises. I appreciate all your work and effort
Great video. I watch young kids all the time in the gym while their benching. 1. Feet continue to bounce and move. 2. body is not tight 3. big bouncing of bar off the chest. 4. Stability? There is never any. 5. Body twist and turns to try to finish a rep. I try to give them some advice so they don't hurt themselves but like I was at 14-17 years old they think they know everything! So I see them fighting to get 175lbs up and this old man 55 years old is doing 350-360lbs with a competition pause. And even though they see the old man lifting a lot, they still think they know better.
Commenting to help the algorithm. This channel is a treasure. Giving knowledge is one of the most important contributions a person can make to society.
Old elitefts style of videos. Simple, short and to the point! Enjoying
Jesus Christ, I'm used to seeing Dave in hoodies or other long sleeved shirts and didn't realize how fuckin jacked his arms are still!! That's crazy!
Would love to see a video in this style for the squat and deadlift next!
Thanks for addressing the beginners, Dave. This even helps intermediate and even advance lifters to solidify things they already know.
I avoided doing bench for a long time, because I feel so wobbly. This is literally the perfect video. I have press day tomorrow, actually stoked to bench now. Really means a lot to beginners to have this level of professional coaching for free on youtube. Thank you!
Very informative and practical - I agree we forget the foundation and go too fast. Literally the cue of “drive your feet into the floor before picking the bar up” was great as I only pushed into the floor on concentric portion, relaxing at the top and in the eccentric
I absolutely love these videos. The whole Dave with an iPhone video style is great.
looks dated-because everyone uses proper cams to record
Great content again. Looking in good shape Dave
Great video Dave! I worked up to a 405 Raw Bench press yesterday and smoked it. I'm not big on a super arch like Mendelson but I do have a slight arch and stay very tight. I'm 5'7 246 pounds so it is hard for me to get super arched. My goal is to get 500 raw in a USPA meet at 242 pounds. I benched 440 raw in a USPA meet a few years ago. I'm still trying hard to reach that 500 raw bench press goal. I'm never going to give up. Thanks for your vids! They really keep me motivated.
Great to see you putting videos out Dave.
Basic or not, it's still great knowledge and thanks for putting it together!
Best tips on web..simple get it done info..thanks for sharing your time...bless n carry on
These videos are great man. Keep them coming.
The best bencing video on your tube so far for learners
Thanks for the info on bench press I appreciate the help very much Dave💯💪
I see Dave used the dismount from last video to get off the bench😆 good stuff here!
I'm buying nothing but Elitefts tshirts now, I got my first one on Friday but I bought it off amazon. Dave is my idol.
Thank You!
Really enjoy all the content Dave!
Thank you Dave. This will really help me create ques to use for my friends ( who I'm training with my limited but always expanding experience) that want to get into weight training.
Never realized he was this jacked at such age 👀🤯
Still crazy strong too
Seriously mans is large
He is probably 240+
KISS method. Simplicity is the best teacher. Keep those thoughts to a minimum and not to over complicate things.
Thanks Dave!
Good video. Thanks Dave
Glad you enjoyed it
I started dragging the bar out of the j cups after watching a video of yours but never realized it would help engage the lats I just did it without thinking. Very helpful thanks!
These are great
You got it dude!
Love these types of videos
I needed to watch this not to high on the neck thanks
Commenting because Dave asked me to!
Looking in great shape!
Loved this!💪
Now we have to work out how to get this clip playing in every gym in every country around the world!! So many lifters in ordinary gyms missing out on these basic cues!
Watched this before benching today and hit a PR. Thanks Dave
Stabilize, absorb, then produce force! 👍
Dave rate bigger than I expected
Love the videos. Simple easy. Keep it up.
#elitefts this is possibly the best "bench press setup" video I've ever seen. With the abundance of information out there, this bare bones style guide is fantastic. I've always questioned and played with my bench setup trying to get it "right" yet this video has brought me back to the start and helped me tremendously. I hope Dave knows how good this is. Would love to see a very similar style video for the squat and deadlift, please!
you forgot "Like" lmao. Love your videos dude. I'd love to get out there for your next train your ass off session. Lord knows my bench needs special help. Gonna try your tips next bench day!
Im gonna use this advice later on thanks boss 💪💪
He didn’t demonstrate the side mount :(
Please know I appreciate these videos as much as life itself @elitefts
Dave, I competed in Powerlifting for 30 yrs. Then all my injuries caught up to me and I had many joint surgeries. I took about 7 yrs off and was diagnosed with Type II Diabetes. The Crunch gym I go to has all their Benches that seem too low, I actually get dizzy when I try to lay down on one of their benches. I didn't know Diabetes messes with your equilibrium but I feel it does.
It is so low the avg female 5' 3 can keep her feet flat on the floor and I remember back in the day most women needed to put a 45lb plate to put their feet on. What is the height of a competition bench? Thanks.
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What about diamond shape thing of urs
Totally guilty of over complicating the benchpress. Probably a big reason why my progression has been shit & I dont like to perform it.
Dave tate
3:58 I know where it comes from 😎
Boss
Where's the squat beginner check list!?
Dave always looks bloated and somewhat out of shape with his hoody on and then busts out the T-Shirt and looks "Jacked and Tan". #SleeperSwole
Back to the basics would like this type of video on squat deadlift
Great advice. Watched your grip video and am loving everything else.
One of the most genuine trainers out there. Its funny how Dave struggles with youtube nuances.
DONT PISS DAVE OFF HE WAS ABOUT TO SNAP WHEN HE CLAPPED LOL
Will a tall lipped j cup ruin this since you have to push up more than pull down to unrack causing your lats to loosen?
Was just telling a guy at the gym yesterday I need to stop watching so many bench squat and deadlift tutorial videos!!! Now Dave drops the most simple one to try out. Perfect!! Wednesday is skill day for bench working up to 85% of a 1rm. Thanks Dave and the eliteFTS crew. Always right on time. Hey are you guys watching me......????🤔
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More videos like this please
Great job Dave looking good brother thank you for you have taught us and keep teaching us.
shit ive been benching for 10+ years and this video is still helpful.. fuck focusing on all the fancy cues im just gonna focus on these that matter
Helpful reminders on "wording" to teach my kids proper basic techniques.
by far the best video since months, even all your content is awesome. I would appreciate a video like this from Dave for the box squat, squat, deadlift and sumo deadlift. that would be absolutely awesome. Thank you Dave and thank you elitefts for sharing so much great content
Great suggestion!
@@eliteftsofficial Thank you very much for responding! Seriously, videos like this are invaluable. Short, simple and straight to the point from the og and master himself. Please make one for box squat, squat and both deadlift variations or more exercises. I appreciate all your work and effort
Did you run a mile or so before this video? Breathing quite heavy.
Thank you Dave. Happy thanksgiving big man
And comment for the algo!! :D Thank you!
Thank you Dave!! I need to get a pair of those pants
I wont like the video because dave didnt say to
Jk 🤣
Great vid, but use a mic pls, we want to hear that sexy voice
good video
Gracias from Texas 👍
Dave arms look jacked
Great video. I watch young kids all the time in the gym while their benching. 1. Feet continue to bounce and move. 2. body is not tight 3. big bouncing of bar off the chest. 4. Stability? There is never any. 5. Body twist and turns to try to finish a rep. I try to give them some advice so they don't hurt themselves but like I was at 14-17 years old they think they know everything! So I see them fighting to get 175lbs up and this old man 55 years old is doing 350-360lbs with a competition pause. And even though they see the old man lifting a lot, they still think they know better.
Commenting to help the algorithm. This channel is a treasure. Giving knowledge is one of the most important contributions a person can make to society.
These simple tips just got my shoulder feeling good and the weight moving smoothly. Good bless the old school🙏🏿
Should I be using a narrow grip or wider grip? I have a pretty narrow grip. So many video and articles say bench is more tris than chest.
Dave your the man. Thanks for starting the videos up again 🙏🏻
Huge fan cant get enough of the knowledge
Great tips Dave!!💪😎
I bet that breathing annoys the shit out of the ol lady when shes mad at you
💪😎👍