Very nice! The only other nitpick I have is, like a few others have already said below, start considering adding other exercises (just one or two, take it very slow) and build yourself a little routine if you're liking the weightlifting journey! Other than that, keep up the good work!
@@InfamousSmile that's awesome! I'll give you a follow! Do you have a channel or are you doing it intelligently without embarrassing yourself on the Internet like myself? Either way, I respect you!
The only other exercise I do is table tennis and some walking. @BenSucksAtPingPong is what I do when I'm not pumping iron like a gorilla. But that's my cardio. I admit, I might need to start another routine, as I am such a beginner, I don't know where to start. Thanks for the commentary on the form! I was really curious about it!
Got mad respect for putting yourself out there. Takes guts. Still got a bit of wrist break. Wrists are angled out. Try to align so your wrists are straight up and down, not flared out. I'm invested in this journey.
Thank you for this! I need more help on this tip, I think. do I need to grip it even more closer to my body? If so, how do I get it off the bench? It seems I'm right at the edge of the bar holder-uppers-doohickies.
@@NowAcceptingChallenges position of you elbows determines the geometry of the lift. That in combination with distance of hand grip. Just lay on bench and grip bar, move your elbow around and change your grip and watch how it changes your wrist position. No weight needed. Get familiar with how changes in position create changes in your lift angles. Most important, listen to your body above all else.
So theoretically, and incline press and a decline press would also affect the geometry of this. They would affect the lift angle, no and muscle group I would think.
Do you retract your scapula and pull it down? Also, try to get a (small) arch in your back. Only your upper back and glutes should be on the bench. Puts your shoulders into a safer position to press and adds stability. Last point, research bulldog grip. Also very advantageous for shoulder health and optimal force output.
AH MAN! That is what I forgot to focus on in this video - I thought FOR SURE I was forgetting something. That is what I'll do in the next few days - I'll try to arch my back, but I do have 2 rods from a back fusion that might not make it look obvious. (T2-L2 fusion.) But I'll focus on my scapulas tonight when I do my 6 reps today. Thank you!
Can't see from this angle but it kinda looks like your arms are flaring out, to prevent injuries and create more range of motion try to use a grip that gets your arm in about 45° from your body
You gotta get rid of the clips. with that kind of weight, you need to be sure you can tip the bar to get the weight off the bar if you get pinned. I would hate for your family to come home and find you stuck under that thing.
@@NowAcceptingChallengeshe was being sarcastic i think. But in all honesty it is good to show you the bar tipping to one side or the other to find imbalances by platesliding
@@calamityoblivion301 Why would it be sarcastic? The guy is pushing himself, and when you get close to failure, there is always the chance of not being able to rack. I've been pinned before and if I would have had the clips on, I would have been in trouble.
Wrong. Common myth. When weight gets higher, when weight rocks off one end, the other end rapidly changes direction and can tear your peck. The correct method if you don't have safety bars or straps is to slowly lower weight and roll onto belly. Keep core tight, sit up pick up bar and put on floor. Rapid deloading of bar is super dangerous due to imminent momentum that YOU WILL struggle to control in the moment.
@@jahmanborneo1343 You gotta be careful when deloading like this, but it can save you. Do not grab the bar while deloading, but rather let it tip. You are not trying to control it at all. Once the weight is off one side, the bar will flip up like mad and you just need to stay clear of it. Yeah, it is better to have a safety bar and it is better yet to have a spotter. But in a pinch, being able to slide the weight off is a life saver.
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Very nice! The only other nitpick I have is, like a few others have already said below, start considering adding other exercises (just one or two, take it very slow) and build yourself a little routine if you're liking the weightlifting journey! Other than that, keep up the good work!
@@mlwtapout2358 great suggestions! Thank you so much!
Im rooting for you buddy currently on a benching journey myself
@@InfamousSmile that's awesome! I'll give you a follow! Do you have a channel or are you doing it intelligently without embarrassing yourself on the Internet like myself? Either way, I respect you!
@@NowAcceptingChallenges no need to follow me I don't have a channel or posting anywhere.
@@InfamousSmile I'm rooting for your nonetheless. Good luck, buddy!
keep up the great work
Appreciate your support!
Keep making strength gains! Keep your wrists nice and straight so you don’t get any wrist pain
@@bloozism great advice! Thank you!
Good form sir, I dont know if are just doing this on the side but i recommend making a workout split and working out an hour or 30mins a day
The only other exercise I do is table tennis and some walking. @BenSucksAtPingPong is what I do when I'm not pumping iron like a gorilla. But that's my cardio. I admit, I might need to start another routine, as I am such a beginner, I don't know where to start. Thanks for the commentary on the form! I was really curious about it!
Got mad respect for putting yourself out there. Takes guts.
Still got a bit of wrist break. Wrists are angled out. Try to align so your wrists are straight up and down, not flared out.
I'm invested in this journey.
Thank you for this! I need more help on this tip, I think. do I need to grip it even more closer to my body? If so, how do I get it off the bench? It seems I'm right at the edge of the bar holder-uppers-doohickies.
@@NowAcceptingChallenges position of you elbows determines the geometry of the lift. That in combination with distance of hand grip. Just lay on bench and grip bar, move your elbow around and change your grip and watch how it changes your wrist position. No weight needed. Get familiar with how changes in position create changes in your lift angles. Most important, listen to your body above all else.
So theoretically, and incline press and a decline press would also affect the geometry of this. They would affect the lift angle, no and muscle group I would think.
@@NowAcceptingChallenges incline typically targets upper chest and decline lower.
I'd recommend pausing at the bottom and incorporating other exercises, particularly a pulling movement.
@@FakeBlu any recommendations?
You can do a bent over row with a barbell.
Just looked those up! Thank you!
Do you retract your scapula and pull it down?
Also, try to get a (small) arch in your back. Only your upper back and glutes should be on the bench. Puts your shoulders into a safer position to press and adds stability.
Last point, research bulldog grip. Also very advantageous for shoulder health and optimal force output.
AH MAN! That is what I forgot to focus on in this video - I thought FOR SURE I was forgetting something. That is what I'll do in the next few days - I'll try to arch my back, but I do have 2 rods from a back fusion that might not make it look obvious. (T2-L2 fusion.) But I'll focus on my scapulas tonight when I do my 6 reps today. Thank you!
Can't see from this angle but it kinda looks like your arms are flaring out, to prevent injuries and create more range of motion try to use a grip that gets your arm in about 45° from your body
Thank you for this. Do you have a video or reference I can take a look at where I can get a reference for proper angles? Thank you!
@@NowAcceptingChallenges th-cam.com/users/shortshWbUlkb5Ms4?si=j7DJMbuIYIwLA-d4 This video here also talks about the arm angle
You gotta get rid of the clips. with that kind of weight, you need to be sure you can tip the bar to get the weight off the bar if you get pinned. I would hate for your family to come home and find you stuck under that thing.
@@Someone-tn8ur ah yeah, totally true. Better safe than pancake batter.
@@NowAcceptingChallengeshe was being sarcastic i think. But in all honesty it is good to show you the bar tipping to one side or the other to find imbalances by platesliding
@@calamityoblivion301 Why would it be sarcastic? The guy is pushing himself, and when you get close to failure, there is always the chance of not being able to rack. I've been pinned before and if I would have had the clips on, I would have been in trouble.
Wrong. Common myth. When weight gets higher, when weight rocks off one end, the other end rapidly changes direction and can tear your peck. The correct method if you don't have safety bars or straps is to slowly lower weight and roll onto belly. Keep core tight, sit up pick up bar and put on floor. Rapid deloading of bar is super dangerous due to imminent momentum that YOU WILL struggle to control in the moment.
@@jahmanborneo1343 You gotta be careful when deloading like this, but it can save you. Do not grab the bar while deloading, but rather let it tip. You are not trying to control it at all. Once the weight is off one side, the bar will flip up like mad and you just need to stay clear of it. Yeah, it is better to have a safety bar and it is better yet to have a spotter. But in a pinch, being able to slide the weight off is a life saver.