The Perfect 3 Exercise Chest Workout For "Upper Pecs"

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  • So you are looking to build an amazing upper chest. You have come to the right place. In this video we will go over the perfect three exercise workout for amazing upper pecs. This might not look like much but trust me it will burn like fire. Give this a try and let me know how it was.
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    John Meadows is an American professional bodybuilder and entrepreneur with an intriguing story. While John now boasts a successful career as an IFBB Pro bodybuilder and fitness company owner, his journey towards the top was extremely difficult.
    Growing up, John never met his father, and his mother died at an extremely young age. This meant John only had his grandmother to take care of him. When his grandmother tragically passed away in 1999, John was left alone without his family to support him.
    As the years went by, John continued to face new adversities in his life. During his early days in bodybuilding, John suffered from a rare colon disease. After fighting the disease for several months, his colon burst - almost resulting in his death. Luckily, John was quickly rushed to an emergency room where his life was saved. After several months of recovery, John was finally back on his feet.
    Coming back into bodybuilding, John used the very obstacles that almost cost him his life as ‘fuel’ to grow stronger. Ever since he recovered from the colon surgery, John has gone on to become a successful bodybuilder, entrepreneur, and inspiration for many people all over the world.
    IFBB North American Bodybuilding Championships, Men’s Heavyweight, 4th place
    2005
    USA Bodybuilding & Figure Championships, Men’s Heavyweight, 13th place
    Los Angeles Bodybuilding, Fitness & Figure Championships, Men’s Heavyweight, 4th place
    2007
    IFBB North American Championships, Men Heavyweight, 16th place
    2010
    IFBB North American Championships, Men’s Heavyweight, 12th place
    2011
    North American Championships, IFBB Men’s Bodybuilding: Heavyweight, 9th place
    2012
    North American Championships, IFBB Bodybuilding: Over 40 - Heavyweight, 2nd place
    North American Championships, IFBB Bodybuilding: Heavyweight, 7th place
    NPC Teen, Collegiate & Masters National Championships, Bodybuilding: Over 40 - Heavyweight, 2nd place
    2013
    Masters National Championships, Bodybuilding: Masters Over 40 Super Heavyweight, 2nd place
    Masters National Championships, Bodybuilding: Masters Over 35 Super Heavyweight, 3rd place
    2014
    NPC National Championships, Bodybuilding Heavyweight, 6th place
    Masters National Championships, Bodybuilding Masters Over 35 - Super Heavyweight, 2nd place
    Team Universe, Bodybuilding Over 40 Super Heavyweight, 4th place
    2015
    NPC Universe, Bodybuilding Over 40 Overall, 1st place - Earned the Pro Card
    Wings of Strength Texas, Bodybuilding IFBB Pro 212, 5th place
    Tampa Pro, IFBB Pro 212, 3rd place
    Vancouver Pro, Bodybuilding IFBB Pro 212, 5th place
    2016
    Wings of Strength Chicago Pro, IFBB Pro Men 212, 10th place
    Toronto Pro, IFBB Pro Men 212, 10th place
    Arnold Classic, IFBB Pro 212, 9th place
    2017
    #ChestWorkout #UpperChest #JohnMeadows

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  • @ColFighter018
    @ColFighter018 3 ปีที่แล้ว +212

    It hurts to know where Mr. Meadows is now but even though you're not with us physically just know you will always be remembered in our hearts the great man you are! More importantly, condolences to everyone close to him 🙏❤

    • @gabrielgomes7162
      @gabrielgomes7162 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      😢 he is in a better place!

    • @andrewh3264
      @andrewh3264 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      He is in Heaven's Golds Gym!

  • @lukascicha5027
    @lukascicha5027 5 ปีที่แล้ว +378

    That dumbbell loader is just amazing

    • @ypmm53
      @ypmm53 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      cj77 me too.
      Every gym should have them. Most of us know that as we get it gotten stronger, lifting a dumbbell into an incline press or shoulder press position can be very difficult and many times is a circus act.

    • @scottend5239
      @scottend5239 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I literally said "Wow!" haha

    • @copernicus99
      @copernicus99 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@ypmm53 I once injured my shoulder getting the heavy DBs into position when I was cutting. Wish I had them loaders!

    • @ypmm53
      @ypmm53 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Y Fish I have some tendinitis of the right forearm and bicep area and it’s a bitch trying to get them up sometimes. It’s not unusual to tweet something when doing this. Sounds like we both don’t have training partners. That is the only ways to do it.

    • @krismcleod272
      @krismcleod272 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      My father in law has been looking for one for years. He just uses anyone nearby for now

  • @chrisneale6781
    @chrisneale6781 5 ปีที่แล้ว +167

    In memory of Franco, one of (if not the?) best upper chests of all time. RIP :(

  • @steefv
    @steefv 3 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    RIP John. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. This video shows me how dedicated you are to all of us trying to build muscle.

  • @robinfielding9506
    @robinfielding9506 5 ปีที่แล้ว +112

    That dumbbell machine is freaking cool.
    Trying to get the dumbbells up with my messed up shoulder is scary.

    • @Gunny_101st
      @Gunny_101st 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Yeah those should be required in every gym.

    • @robinfielding9506
      @robinfielding9506 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I loved this video so much I went to the gym and did it with out the loader but I love to have that in our gym

    • @jaxfinlay5647
      @jaxfinlay5647 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah, I've never seen that one of those before.

    • @jaxfinlay5647
      @jaxfinlay5647 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@robinfielding9506 where is that gym?

  • @paulcarter9546
    @paulcarter9546 5 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    Hey guys. To clear up the confusion here. As we went over in the video you DO NOT want to pull your shoulders back when you press and hold the scapula in retraction during the concentric portion on incline OR flat presses. You want tension around the scapula during the eccentric and then you want to allow the scapula to rotate around the rib cage as you perform the concentric. This is the only way you will get the pecs to maximally shorten. Which is why you can literally see John’s pecs not get a contraction until he allows his shoulders to roll around. Being held in contraction is going to create dysfunction and instability in the shoulder joint and will create crappy motor patterns that will end up biting you in the ass eventually. It is NOT safer for the shoulders for them to be held in retraction. It’s worse. As the scapula is being held back like this you’re creating MORE impingement in the shoulder. I know a lot of you have heard from so many to pull the shoulders back and hold them there but it’s flat out wrong bio-mechanically. The proof is in the pudding in this video.

    • @JnixMarshel
      @JnixMarshel 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Great pointers man, awesome job.

    • @christosniarros7677
      @christosniarros7677 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Great advice as always.

    • @troydefond2307
      @troydefond2307 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Idk, I've seen to many "put ur shoulder blades in ur pocket" had injured my shoulder pressing and once I started retracting the scapula, been injury free in my shoulders since. Jeff cavalier explains the science well behind this. I might believe to not do this if you could prove the science behind ur statement. The then the proof will surely be in the puddin, thanx.

    • @paulcarter9546
      @paulcarter9546 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@troydefond2307 the scapula is designed to move WITH the arms. When you look at all of the musculature that is connected back to front, and front to back in the pushing and pressing muscles you'll see that. On the front side of the body, the pec major attaches to the humerus. On the back side it's your traps and rhomboids that originate on the spine and then insert over onto the scapula. The part of the scapula directly over the head of the humerus is the acromion. The little muscle that runs between that area is the supraspinatus. When you pull the scapula back and down and hold it there while lifting your arm, it closes off that space in the supraspinatus resides in. That's shoulder impingement. Now you have two opposing forces happening everytime you press while in that position, and it will cause significant abrasion to that rotator cuff muscle. Fact. You want the scapula to move into retraction during the eccentric portion of the press, because the humerus is moving back towards the body via tranverse shoulder extension. But when you reverse that and go into the actual pressing portion, why on Earth would you hold the shoulders back/down when (as noted) the humerus and scapula are designed to work together? You wouldn't. You would allow the scapula to rotate around the rib cage as the shoulders go into transverse shoulder flexion, to allow the pecs to fully shorten. If the pecs are trying to pull the arms forwards, and the muscles of the back are trying to keep the shoulders pinned back....what do you think happens to that space in the acromion? It narrows and then grinds on that muscle in there. The proof was already in the pudding in this video. If the pecs are trying to shorten why on Earth are you putting the shoulders in a position that won't allow that to happen? At a very basic level does that make any freakin' sense?

    • @troydefond2307
      @troydefond2307 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@paulcarter9546 okay, however how do u explain the 1000's of ppl who suffered woth shoulder pain that went away and injury free in the shoulders once they started retracting the scapula? And if u pin them in the eccentric portion, plz make a video showing this technique so everyone can get it down without injury.

  • @andrewjones5459
    @andrewjones5459 5 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Thank you both for the shoulder rotation tip, for years I’ve seen every video on TH-cam saying to lock the shoulders back. I could never feel my chest contracting. I thought I was defective because I wasn’t feeling it but this video helped me get a contraction in the chest! Thank you for all the advice you give John!

    • @bh2155
      @bh2155 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I agree most every video say to rotate your shoulders back when you bench. I have been doing it wrong for years.

    • @2mice
      @2mice 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Idk man when I rotate my delts foward with the press I feel like my front delts take over and my upper pecs don’t get isolated as much. I can feel my upper pecs fully contract even with my scapula together.

    • @rtg8795
      @rtg8795 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That was a very interesting point I agree. I've heard so many respected trainers/fitness pros say to retract the scapula and keep it locked in place throughout. I'm going to try this the next time I bench -- but my upper pecs do contract more just sitting here when I allow the shoulder to come forward.

    • @ironbran12
      @ironbran12 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bh2155 I feel it's antidotal. If u have bigger anterior delts.....May scapula retraction is better and opposite for those not ad shoulder dominate

    • @pipjersey8303
      @pipjersey8303 ปีที่แล้ว

      i would take that advice with a grain of salt, if you have really long arms like myself, doing that on every chest exercise will kill your rotator cuffs, i get the point he's making that you can get more flex out of the pec, but doing that on really heavy flat bench press would kill my shoulders

  • @ypmm53
    @ypmm53 5 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    I wish all gyms had those dumbbell holders for the incline bench.

    • @DrewLSsix
      @DrewLSsix 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      They are training in my gym in this video lol, seeing John's tour of Bob's Fitness is what finally convinced me to join after fretting over the cost for a few weeks. Turns out it's not much more than something like Golds or Genesis where I used to go but significantly better equipped.

  • @jriv75
    @jriv75 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Thirty years of training, a decade of competing, and you guys just revolutionized my pec training in under eleven minutes. Great stuff! Thanks!!

  • @cmcgann78
    @cmcgann78 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I did this workout today and had one of the best upper chest pumps, I've ever had. I threw in a flat machine press and pushups in between these exercises also. I have not been able to get my upper chest to respond for awhile now. I was a little skeptical about letting the shoulders move during incline dumbbell presses but after the 1st set of light weight on my warm up, I could feel a slight pump in the upper chest already. I did 4 sets of 10 with 80 pound dumbbells with a slight squeeze at the top. My upper chest was very pumped and felt it less in my anterior delt. I would definitely suggest people give this a try before saying it doesn't work or it's the wrong way to do it. Awesome video!

    • @paulcarter9546
      @paulcarter9546 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      BOOM! And there it is!

    • @cmcgann78
      @cmcgann78 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I went and took a pic because I have never felt my chest that pumped. I could actually see veins in my upper chest.

  • @RedgraveStrength
    @RedgraveStrength 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Awesome parts that I noticed in this video are as follows.
    2:00 Not pinning the shoulder blades together to feel the chest working correctly.
    4:38 Working hard on 1-2 top sets to stimulate the muscle and not annihilate it.
    5:10 To get maximal tension in the upper pec, we want to orient the arm in a way that the upper chest is maximally stimulated. Very similar to driving the elbow back to work the lats.
    I always learn so much from John and Paul. This is an awesome video and something everybody should learn when it comes to training. Keep it up!

  • @matthewhillmer7370
    @matthewhillmer7370 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    John meadows a legend to live on forever as a teacher in these videos. Countless generations will be impacted by John’s teachings.

  • @lyndonbritt3728
    @lyndonbritt3728 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I watched this video with the sound down while watching television. Even with the minimal sound the way it was described makes more sense than the other videos I've seen! I noticed the way the gentleman looked up while doing the cable weights indicated how he was focused to bring the weights up high enough to focus on the upper pecs. I just have resistance bands but I think I can make it work, thanks!!!

  • @utubebrowseupload
    @utubebrowseupload 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    This was one of the best instructional vidoes ive ever seen, Paul carter really does a great job at explaining things and you both bring up great points that are relevant to the subject. Keep up the great work John and Paul, you guys are great. Please have Paul on as a regular.

    • @paulcarter9546
      @paulcarter9546 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thank you my man!

    • @JG-ke7gj
      @JG-ke7gj 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I was going to write the same thing excellent hands on explanations. Very instructive.

  • @JeeYaoKuneDo
    @JeeYaoKuneDo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    YES! Finally!
    John, please make more of these "movement myth debunk" videos.
    The points made in this vid is what my shoulder impingement has been trying to tell me for years!
    Now, before someone goes into a full-fledged "biomechanics" frenzy about how the ideas presented in this video are wrong (because there's always this one guy who knows it all)...
    My take on why the "scaps depressed and retracted ALL THE TIME, AT ALL COSTS" cue is perpetuated:
    1) The "scaps back and down" cue is what personal trainers and fitness celebs have been preaching - and told themselves. Regurgitate whatever nonsense you heard yourself. It doesn't mean they're unintelligent or have malign intentions. On the contrary, they're trying to help...
    2)... and it DOES make intuitive sense that depressing and retracting your shoulder blades in order to create a stable base to press (or pull) from is always preferable...
    3)... however, the cue is likely to have seeped from powerlifting into general fitness coaching and is now applied to EVERY DAMN EXERCISE IN THE WHOLE WORLD, without any regard to the underlying idea and reason(ing) behind this very sports specific cue.
    Same goes for VERTICAL PULLING. The "shoulder blades down in your back pocket" cue throughout the whole motion is like trying to give the body's "natural intelligence" (okay, that sounded hippie-like) mixed signals.
    Thanks for the video, John and Paul. More training sessions with the two of you.

    • @mountaindog1
      @mountaindog1  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      100%!!!!

    • @paulcarter9546
      @paulcarter9546 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      DUDE YOU NAILED IT! GREAT JOB!

    • @spc717
      @spc717 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

      John passed away

  • @GleaMDMK
    @GleaMDMK 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Wouldn't internally rotating the shoulder for that max contraction result in a more compromised position for your shoulder and, therefore, increase the risk of injury? And moreso with dumbells that require extra stabilization?

    • @LYFJV
      @LYFJV 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Control the weight and don't hurt yourself, simple

    • @0dayExploit
      @0dayExploit 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I don't think it's too much of an issue, as long as you're not trying this as a beginner. For one, dumbbells are typically pretty light (compared to barbell), but also the movement of the shoulder occurs late in the movement. You wouldn't want your shoulder at that position when you're at the bottom of the rep, but it's fine at the top. It's similar to doing a pushup - you start your push with your scapula retracted, and at the end your shoulders are forward.

    • @cksy8482
      @cksy8482 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Youre right. Internal rotation with elevation will fuck your shoulders up

    • @robpa666
      @robpa666 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think it's the opposite. External rotation fucks up way more the shoulders.

    • @paulcarter9546
      @paulcarter9546 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lolll please expound in why internal rotation with elevation will “Fuck your shoulders up”. I want to hear this. One of the functions of the clavicular and sternal pecs is to bring the humerus across the body. So you’re saying a normal and natural component of the pecs is going to “fuck your shoulders up”. Please explain.

  • @Lilcrunkgy
    @Lilcrunkgy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Does mountain dog has elbow injury????? I injured my elbow while doing bicep pose.... Been over 7 months and still my elbow is week while try to extending or shortening. So recently I decided to give it a full rest, I massage my elbow with oil and mint essential oil every day 5 times a day hopefully it will recover one day.

    • @callum7473
      @callum7473 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      You probably have tight biceps and forearms, maybe triceps aswell

  • @aesthetic__vik7890
    @aesthetic__vik7890 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The tips u get is like hitting the jackpot, noone can explain things better than John and any guest on his channel, straight to the point and easy, 💯

  • @sirlennon24
    @sirlennon24 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    If I could choose a trainer to help me go all the way with competing, John would be my main guy. No exceptions.

  • @Gunny_101st
    @Gunny_101st 5 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    So DON'T pull shoulders down and squeeze scapula together? This goes against everything I've seen on pressing form. Jeff Cav, Scott Herman, Jeff Nippard and others always say to roll shoulders back and squeeze them together for the most chest contraction. And that the movement at the top has virtually no contraction opposed to gravity so allowing the shoulders to roll doesn't create any extra contraction. Please clarify for me.

    • @anthrax70
      @anthrax70 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I'm sure that you need to roll back and lock your shoulders for heavy movements and weights. John always had good control on these and wasn't grinding significantly.
      Also, cables have tendon at the top. The dumbbells, yeah not really though

    • @OctoBox
      @OctoBox 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Of all those guys...who's body would like to look like most....whatever the answer, listen to that dude.

    • @Gunny_101st
      @Gunny_101st 5 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      @@OctoBox I don't care what they look like. My genetics will never let me achieve any of their physiques. I just want to know the correct way to do the exercises to maximize the most gains and avoid injury.

    • @paulcarter9546
      @paulcarter9546 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@anthrax70 no. You still don't want to do that. All of these cues and mechanics still apply regardless of movement (bench, decline, etc) or loading.

    • @paulcarter9546
      @paulcarter9546 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@Gunny_101st everything I said here still applies to flat bench, decline, etc whatever. You don't want to lock the scapula in retraction during presses or flyes. Nippard, Herman, and Jeff Cav are all incorrect here about this.

  • @JnixMarshel
    @JnixMarshel 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I've always loved the feeling of feet elevated pushups , I like to use a weight vest and add weight through the sets.

  • @karlojune
    @karlojune 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    All this time ive been placing my shoulders behind. Maybe thats the reason my upper pecs never/hard to grow. Daaamn im gonna give it a try next time. Thanks!

  • @aniruddhsakpal6931
    @aniruddhsakpal6931 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That dumbbell loader is just mind-blowing

  • @assassincreed6858
    @assassincreed6858 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Top content bro, a lot of people say keep shoulders back and retract but if you just copy&past it actually blocks the pecs. You have explained this perfectly! Cheers!

  • @joshuasnow9138
    @joshuasnow9138 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The not pinning your shoulders back is an interesting point - I have heard so many times to pin them back and keep the shoulders retracted for the chest.

    • @rubenperez785
      @rubenperez785 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      For flat bench yes pin back, upper let them loose

    • @BrownPatriot316
      @BrownPatriot316 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ruben Perez R.I.P. Ruben’s rotator cuffs🙏🏼 Dude said “let em loose”. The cringe is real😰🤭

    • @rubenperez785
      @rubenperez785 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@BrownPatriot316 I think ur confused.. I just wonder what my chest development looks like compared to yours, Mr ripkee, I just wonder

    • @rubenperez785
      @rubenperez785 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@BrownPatriot316 ok I shouldn't, but lets go to class shall we..
      when ur flat bench pressing when the weight drops down and you push out from this position are you able to depress both your scapulas flat onto the pad? For a long time I couldn't and never consciously though about it. As I got older I realized to when this is accomplished you give yourself a good solid base to push out of---AND you activate the proper muscles i.e the pecs..
      However, when ur pressing for your upper shelf (top fibers of pecs) if you keep your scaps depressed you don't fully contract the upper fibers. You can practice this without weights and feel the difference as a matter of fact, it's demonstrated in this video. Hence my comment "flat yes, upper let them loose---only under controlled form though to accomplish full contraction. Agh, your probably some computer scab, but nevertheless there might be somebody else out there that actually lifts weights that might benefit.

    • @BrownPatriot316
      @BrownPatriot316 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ruben Perez I’m not going to waste my time replying to that big ass essay you wrote. But I can probably bet my left nut that I have far better chest development than you😅 I’m sure your just another typical chubby ego lifter that thinks he’s swole😒

  • @michaelrodriguez6984
    @michaelrodriguez6984 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I always try to stay nice and tight with the scapula retracted but today I’m going go cut it out this workout and report back later on how it went

  • @jimk.905
    @jimk.905 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I would like to see Paul more active with his channel like John. Workout routines, tips, Q&A videos...

  • @RickfromFresno1
    @RickfromFresno1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man, that's a great tip about not pinning the shoulders back. I had a trainer tell me to do that and it did nothing but aggravate my shoulder joints. Keep the chest up, yes but never pin the shoulders back.

  • @jaycole676
    @jaycole676 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I luckily got the chance to know about John , shoutout l from Egypt 🇪🇬

  • @maciekozi69
    @maciekozi69 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    WOW! These two legends in one clip?! Awsome

    • @mountaindog1
      @mountaindog1  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      more coming!

    • @paulcarter9546
      @paulcarter9546 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you man. I'm no legend but I appreciate the words brother.

    • @Msreesaranyan
      @Msreesaranyan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@paulcarter9546 you need to start a TH-cam channel my man.

  • @cambruno5066
    @cambruno5066 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very cool video,
    I’ve always felt like I had such a bad mind to muscle connection with my chest if I retracted as everyone instructs and always felt more with a slight retraction but more natural pressing motion. Glad to know I’m not totally wrong!

  • @theodoremoran1529
    @theodoremoran1529 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great information on some chest by Paul Carter and John Meadows RIP 🙏🏼💪🏼🙏🏼

  • @TranceXZero
    @TranceXZero 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I love how this guy just manipulates John like a sock puppet all video :D xD

  • @gregnixon1296
    @gregnixon1296 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The gyms in John’s videos have every machine possible. Man, where do they come from?

  • @IanHeydecke
    @IanHeydecke 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I like the Dumbbell loader. Would superset the Incline DB Press & those cable flies? Those push-ups is great finisher

  • @ANtr431
    @ANtr431 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Cool, that´s Paul Carter. He´s a T-nation contributor, writing articles on various subjects.

  • @adamelliott2492
    @adamelliott2492 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've been wanting to emphasize my upper chest a little more. I like these options but I will have to be very cautious with my shoulder on these movements. I may not be able to do some of them.

  • @originalrenigade
    @originalrenigade 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    John is my favorite fitness youtuber 💪 changed my physique in a massive way because of your videos! Appreciate it mate!

  • @christosniarros7677
    @christosniarros7677 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    God bless you and Paul Carter. Great tutorial!

  • @MrRtsbus96
    @MrRtsbus96 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow !! What a wicked pump , tried them this morning.

  • @uno3863
    @uno3863 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I was literally watching your low volume chest workout for tomorrow and this popped up 👍👍 gonna incorporate this into my workout tomorrow, great tips as always Sir!

  • @paulmaloney2383
    @paulmaloney2383 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man that dumbbell press holder is awesome, because of my shoulder injury I can do the workout but getting the dumbbells up is from the rack is difficult that machine would be just perfect,

  • @geraldfriend256
    @geraldfriend256 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love it.Vince said to emphasize upper pecs for the classic physique..

  • @focusone07
    @focusone07 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Now see, initially I was already pressing DB's at a 45 degree! Seen Branch Warren doing it in a Flex mag or MD mag bout 10yrs ago! Just only incorporated that style bout a year ago to save stress on my shoulders! Ima relax ny shoulders and see how it feel without pinning them back! A little iffy, but ima give it a go!

  • @XenosFiles
    @XenosFiles 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow that dumbbell loader is awesome

  • @ypmm53
    @ypmm53 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I always enjoy anything from John! However, I have to admit that although, it makes sense on how Paul explained doing the presses, for years most of us were told to keep our shoulder blades back on presses.

    • @joshuasnow9138
      @joshuasnow9138 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Same here - I’m still confused on this.

    • @ypmm53
      @ypmm53 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I hope John does a video to elaborate on this.

    • @joshuasnow9138
      @joshuasnow9138 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yves Patrick Mardice Let’s hope he does... it needs some clarification.

    • @paulcarter9546
      @paulcarter9546 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      check my replies my man. But John and I will be in Vegas together next week and if he wants to address it further we sure can!

    • @ypmm53
      @ypmm53 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Paul Carter ok. Thank you.

  • @paulloughlin3732
    @paulloughlin3732 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great video guys, gonna mix up my chest workout with this routine! Thanks John!

    • @burtbrown2040
      @burtbrown2040 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Man just always good to see real workouts tips as always a1

  • @rawtooth4704
    @rawtooth4704 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    It was on my mind today thinking How Do I get the Upper Chest and there it was the Mountaindog showing the discipline . Love that Man.

  • @beauhunter4769
    @beauhunter4769 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    LOOK at that dumbbell rack!!!

  • @Bullitt1768
    @Bullitt1768 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Cool to see you collab with that dude, I always read his articles and i knew he looked familiar lol.

  • @zwizzy89
    @zwizzy89 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for this video guys :) my cable sets will be 100times more effective now :D looking forward for my next chest day!

  • @Kaven_Benoit
    @Kaven_Benoit 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    As everybody else: I got to find a dumbbell loader like this, I am getting tired of my powerhooks!
    John, truly, your video featuring Paul Carter just made my day. Paul's approach to upper pec development is geared around the principle of "follow the fibers". I would be very thankful to find out in one of your upcoming videos if Ben Pakulski's approach to upper pec development is the same. Why not inviting B-PAK for a session?

  • @eddinep4688
    @eddinep4688 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Can you share info on that dumbbell loader?

    • @usamaahmad7779
      @usamaahmad7779 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Atlantis Gym Equipment company

    • @eddinep6535
      @eddinep6535 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@usamaahmad7779 Thanks!

  • @eddinep4688
    @eddinep4688 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Now I find out I’ve been doing my incline dumbbell presses wrong. I’ve always retracted the scapular. Thanks for the correct form.

    • @tgatt5759
      @tgatt5759 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You're not the only one lol

    • @joshuasnow9138
      @joshuasnow9138 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I’ve never heard that until now - everything I’ve heard has said to retract it to get the pecs stretched better. I’m still confused on it, but maybe I need to watch the video again...

    • @davidpratt4161
      @davidpratt4161 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I power lifted back in 82-85 and was always told to pin my shoulder blades into the bench.
      Power lifting and body building, are they that different?

    • @eddinep6535
      @eddinep6535 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@joshuasnow9138 His explanation makes sense. I'm going to give it a try on my next workout and see if it's too hard on the delts.

    • @eddinep4688
      @eddinep4688 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      David Pratt I’ve always been told the same but I’m wondering if incline pressing dumbbells calls for a different form?

  • @craigweston164
    @craigweston164 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I tried something like the last exercise a few months back, but I didn't do it using the loaded stretch method demonstrated here. Instead I used the Hang & Swing method like on rear and lateral delts and tried to clap the cables together with explosiveness, knocking out 30 reps per set. I call them Cymbal Bangers and they fill your chest when doing them as a warmup exercise!

  • @ultrafloss492
    @ultrafloss492 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks MD& Paul!!
    This is so awesome. I saw one of your videos a while ago, with I think Eugene and you talked about angles. I decided to apply the same principles to all the muscle groups and as a conclusion I came up with the same ideas as Paul and to have this verified is really cool.

  • @copernicus99
    @copernicus99 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The advice to avoid pinning the shoulder blades back during pressing goes against everything I've heard for the past 10 years and my own experience. I'm willing to give it a try. But what about barbell bench press? Should I allow my scapula to move around the rib cage? I was always taught to keep the scapula retracted to create a stable base of support. So, now I'm very confused...

    • @urgamecshk
      @urgamecshk 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Let it roll for dumbell incline. It's a different movement

    • @paulcarter9546
      @paulcarter9546 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@urgamecshk it's the same on flat bench and all chest pressing. Not just incline

  • @fredt1809
    @fredt1809 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Atlantis strength makes the bench with the loader

  • @jamesplantier9297
    @jamesplantier9297 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As always learning something new. Thanx John

  • @coco46st
    @coco46st 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video sir..blessings 💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪

  • @paulp5656
    @paulp5656 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Interesting, one of the chest routines I do (before seeing this video) is incline dumb bell press, the pushups with my feet on the weight rack, and a pec dec with the seat lowered so my arms extend very similarly to the cable exercise. I do a descending set on the dumb bell presses, near failure sets on the push ups and another descending set on the pec dec. BTW, Cool dumb bell loader, I've never seen that.

  • @whatsyourstyle
    @whatsyourstyle 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I really like how the dumbbells are racked at shoulder height.I have a bad shoulder and it stops me from raising the dumbbells to the shoulder

  • @MajesG
    @MajesG 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you

  • @tomwilliams3581
    @tomwilliams3581 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video as always lots of excellent tips from two professionals thank you

  • @HarryPNess-us2vs
    @HarryPNess-us2vs 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is not retracting your shoulders only for upper chest? So we should still retract for flat presses?

  • @tonyaross4134
    @tonyaross4134 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    John… we miss you🙏🏼! Peace and love to your family and friends.

  • @LasalRathnasooriya
    @LasalRathnasooriya 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Would like to know why the barbell incline press didn't make the list, I see you doing it almost all ur chest workouts but not here?
    Anyway a great video as always informative. Thank u sir.

    • @DennisReeeee
      @DennisReeeee 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Because this was Paul's workout and not John's

  • @rod22peru88
    @rod22peru88 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow those cable flies really look like they are demolishing the upper pecs!! will incorporate these tips into my chest routine. Thanks!!

  • @BSinNH
    @BSinNH ปีที่แล้ว

    I love those spotter stands. Maybe someone can call Planet Fitness and tell them to supply them to their gyms. 🤣🤣

  • @lofficer11
    @lofficer11 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like the dumbbell "spotter" device you have at the beginning of the video. Most, if not all of my shoulder injuries (minor) are from getting the weight into position, and not from the actual exercise movements.

  • @PureTruth
    @PureTruth 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Where do we buy these dumbbell scoops?

  • @CJHan
    @CJHan 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    If keeping your shoulders/scapulae back "turns off" the pec, then why are we told to do so on the flat bench press?

    • @edwardfortae2350
      @edwardfortae2350 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It's the angle. It also depends on if your a bodybuilder or powerlifting. I dont push my scapula back that much and also bring the bar back rather than on my lower pec. I feel it in my chest much better. My way 275 for 15 is hard. If I do powerlifting technique I can do 315 for 10 and dont feel shit in my chest.

    • @johnh6928
      @johnh6928 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Decrease range of motion

    • @DennisReeeee
      @DennisReeeee 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's a powerlifting cue for more stability when you are pressing. The cues Paul are talking about are for bodybuilding

  • @jamesbailey1264
    @jamesbailey1264 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is different I've learned to keep the scapula down and back to keep the shoulders out of the movement he says let them round the changes can be confusing at times

    • @ypmm53
      @ypmm53 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      James Bailey exactly!!

    • @jamesbailey1264
      @jamesbailey1264 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@ypmm53 I've done it this way all my life and my shoulders are huge and my chest wasn't growing just recently I've learned to keep the scapula down and back and I've gotten major results fast and also less shoulder pain when bench pressing

  • @7rICk
    @7rICk 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Holy shit Luke Skywalker started injecting the force straight into his jugular or what

  • @scottmmontoya
    @scottmmontoya 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That's a fucking cool dumbbell rack!!!

  • @roberthayes6788
    @roberthayes6788 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome video! Love em!

  • @carlpirkle1134
    @carlpirkle1134 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Does John usually work up to one heavy work set in most of his exercises and workouts?

  • @robandbig54
    @robandbig54 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Rip my brother. Thank you for this video and all you did!

  • @1Rickwolverine
    @1Rickwolverine 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Great video! Can you do one about lower pecs?

    • @Superzaldor
      @Superzaldor 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I know he's a fan of slight decline dumbell pressing.

    • @BrownPatriot316
      @BrownPatriot316 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ricardo Garcia dips, dips, weighted dips, and more dips

    • @AH-mk8hc
      @AH-mk8hc 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Furn333 that was easy

  • @MrRtsbus96
    @MrRtsbus96 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video cant wait to try it

  • @wearerockstarz85
    @wearerockstarz85 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I MISS YOU JOHN … WE LOVE BROTHER

  • @NegotiableHemingway
    @NegotiableHemingway 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I heard decline press can benefit upper chest. Is that right? Thanks big dog

    • @edwardfortae2350
      @edwardfortae2350 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      So can reverse bench presses. They hit upper pec quite a bit.

  • @Balonishell
    @Balonishell 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

  • @truthseeker630
    @truthseeker630 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Golden tips and advise!

  • @teepressifer
    @teepressifer 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    oh ya can’t wait to try those variations!

  • @Old.Man.Of.The.Mountain
    @Old.Man.Of.The.Mountain 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    0:35 to 0:40 Talk about a shelf!

  • @davidfindley1588
    @davidfindley1588 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good stuff dog.
    Realy like this on proper form and what that does for my muscle activation.
    Keep em coming

  • @balazshajdu3018
    @balazshajdu3018 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    How about incline REVERSE GRIP bench press?

  • @richeytbfit
    @richeytbfit 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great informational video! Definitely will implement this next chest workout. Upper chest gains.

  • @bpa3520
    @bpa3520 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    cool workout tip.....and good to see legendary paul carter...

  • @frankegileira878
    @frankegileira878 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love how in the thumbnail he stacks plates under the bench and ontop of it and he probably thought he was being super smart 😅

  • @krismcleod272
    @krismcleod272 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great advice as always 👍

  • @christiansanchezplasencia5882
    @christiansanchezplasencia5882 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Interesante. 🤔
    Lo pondré a prueba hoy mismo

  • @randybeltran9576
    @randybeltran9576 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    those mountains!

  • @hustlesmith
    @hustlesmith 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    AWESOME. THANK YOU SIR.

  • @EpicListening7
    @EpicListening7 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. Thank you.

  • @brentonfantozzi4129
    @brentonfantozzi4129 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    When are you competing buddy?
    Show these youngsters of today how it's done.
    An inspiration to us all

    • @brentonfantozzi4129
      @brentonfantozzi4129 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @buffbeezer it's not about proving anything. It's about inspiring other to compete and do the same thing. I'm 35 and just started out in the gym. And he makes me want to compete. Not to prove a point, but to inspire and lift other to become healthy, happy and better every day.

  • @pamwechete1478
    @pamwechete1478 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wait I was always told to keep your scapula back when pressing. I’m confused. Is he only talking about dumbbell presses and flys or does it also apply to barbell presses? So much conflicting information. John has even said keep you scapula back if I’m not mistaken.

  • @nathannewman799
    @nathannewman799 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    cable id think you need to go fairly light or bicep and body lean will come into play

  • @user-rx8ig7go4c
    @user-rx8ig7go4c 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    And again a fantastic workout and video.❤❤❤🎉
    Btw you can see on 0:36 someone with a huuge upper chest on the ledt 😂