Possibly do a video dedicated to sedentary carb requirements post workout? As in, are carbs necessary post-workout if you are sat at a desk (is there typically any bias to storage in glycogen vs fat. Assume high level of intensity for the training session. PS keep us posted on your Arnold prep. srs
At about 1:45 Ben says that you should keep shoulders back when finishing the rep. But a few secs later, he says when the first part of the down movement should be to get your shoulders back. So, when you are at the top of the rep, your shoulders do not have to be retracted? Can anyone help?
they should be retracted at all times during the movement. usually when people do the bench press their scapula ends up forward or protracted at the top of the movement. (same position as Ben shows @ 2:26) So a good cue that Ben uses is to retract your shoulders (retract scapula) on the way down.
So, if I understand correctly: The shoulders-blades should be retracted all the time, but the shoulders have to be retracted at the top of the movement (if the protracte, which seems to be the case for all or for many people)?
Hey Ben I just started MI-40 and I was wondering, should I start the eating program during the Primer Phase? For instance using phase 1 of the eating program for the Primer, then continuing phase 1 when starting the core weight lifting program? Thanks.
Ben, I know that U reccomend to avoid any back arching when doing this, but what I fell it's that this automatically tends to happen (to me) when I retract the scapulas and squeeze the back muscles... how could I try to overcome this?? Thanks!
It must be retracted all the time. After you press just think when you come down just feel you're shoulder blades retracted and down so it will not make you bother anymore ;)
I had the a similar problem,So I doubled the amount I hit shoulders and arms a week, and kept chest just once a week, now its all pretty even after about 4-6 months, and aesthetic. shoulder routine, normally, consisted of,at least 2 pressing excersizes, and 2 isolation movements for each of the 3 deltoid heads.
Agape Love 8 exercises? how many sets? that seems like alot of volume especially for shoulders. thanks for the advise though ill implement something like this
Trravis Wandeven 4 working sets for the first pressing movement, try to go heaviest on this, because your still fresh. then 3 working sets for your next pressing exercise. then for the isolation movements, I tend to superset/ triple - set, these. for example i would do 8-10 rep, front raise, lateral raise and rear delt raise back to back, and that would be one set, then I would repeat those 3 times. To finish off I would normally try another triple-set focusing on isolation movements once again using the cables this time. this workout session take around 45 mins It is important to listen to your body , if an exercise hurts your shoulders too much easy of it.
Wow Ben, the teaching points are seriously awesome. Great content.
Best weightlifting guru on TH-cam bar none! Greetings from the UK, keep the vids comming, much appreciated
a million thanks.... Bpak ur the best
THANKS BEN！REALLY LEARNED A LOT!
good info,i do hope there is a shoulder tutorial in order soon..focusing esp. on side lateral raises
Really great info, this is back to basics that help prevent injury n external rotation limitations on the shoulders
wow. why has no one said any of this before. mind blowing!
Awesome!! All the way down, that's what's going to make the difference
Possibly do a video dedicated to sedentary carb requirements post workout? As in, are carbs necessary post-workout if you are sat at a desk (is there typically any bias to storage in glycogen vs fat. Assume high level of intensity for the training session. PS keep us posted on your Arnold prep. srs
Awesome tip bro! Give us these pro tips on all the main exercises! Thanks alot
Please include this on my post show training bud! I wanna relearn everything and at the top of my game
Great video, Ben.
Very informative.
Thanks so much, I have zero chest and big shoulders, so I've between looking for a way to hit my chest properly. Thanks for the tips
At about 1:45
Ben says that you should keep shoulders back when finishing the rep. But a few secs later, he says when the first part of the down movement should be to get your shoulders back. So, when you are at the top of the rep, your shoulders do not have to be retracted?
Can anyone help?
they should be retracted at all times during the movement. usually when people do the bench press their scapula ends up forward or protracted at the top of the movement. (same position as Ben shows @ 2:26) So a good cue that Ben uses is to retract your shoulders (retract scapula) on the way down.
So, if I understand correctly: The shoulders-blades should be retracted all the time, but the shoulders have to be retracted at the top of the movement (if the protracte, which seems to be the case for all or for many people)?
ideally yes, you'll notice a shorter range of motion as well
Hello Ben, thank you for your amazing tips. Greetings from Brazil =)
I have this same problem of protracting my shoulders. Its the only body part that I have a problem with the mind to muscle connection.
im going to try this
These videos help so much. Indescribable
Anybody know what is the purpose of that bench on the right? Never seen that before.
Dumbbell pullover?
Hey Ben I just started MI-40 and I was wondering, should I start the eating program during the Primer Phase? For instance using phase 1 of the eating program for the Primer, then continuing phase 1 when starting the core weight lifting program? Thanks.
cant you ust retract the scaptula?
awesome vid ! :D
Ben, I know that U reccomend to avoid any back arching when doing this, but what I fell it's that this automatically tends to happen (to me) when I retract the scapulas and squeeze the back muscles... how could I try to overcome this?? Thanks!
Back arching is fine, your main focus should be retracting the scapula and contrasting the pecs
Awesome!
great video!!! in the top the shoulder blades are retracted as the bottom? or the shoulder blades are retracted only in the bottom?
thank you!!
It must be retracted all the time. After you press just think when you come down just feel you're shoulder blades retracted and down so it will not make you bother anymore ;)
love this cinde of video! :D :)
Ben maybe one day you'll be as big as me.. Keep it up
my chest is huge. Iam trying to do the opposite and focus less on chest. Because of this I appear to lack shoulders and arms. any tips?
Lucky guy!
Same problem bro, it sucks.
I had the a similar problem,So I doubled the amount I hit shoulders and arms a week, and kept chest just once a week, now its all pretty even after about 4-6 months, and aesthetic. shoulder routine, normally, consisted of,at least 2 pressing excersizes, and 2 isolation movements for each of the 3 deltoid heads.
Agape Love
8 exercises? how many sets? that seems like alot of volume especially for shoulders. thanks for the advise though ill implement something like this
Trravis Wandeven 4 working sets for the first pressing movement, try to go heaviest on this, because your still fresh. then 3 working sets for your next pressing exercise. then for the isolation movements, I tend to superset/ triple - set, these. for example i would do 8-10 rep, front raise, lateral raise and rear delt raise back to back, and that would be one set, then I would repeat those 3 times. To finish off I would normally try another triple-set focusing on isolation movements once again using the cables this time. this workout session take around 45 mins
It is important to listen to your body , if an exercise hurts your shoulders too much easy of it.
its hard for me retract my scapula
U da man!
Brandon looks so excited..
He adopted so leave him alone
how do i engaged my pecs???
did you watch the video? ;)
Benjamin Pakulski his muscles might not be developed enough so that he can't contract them on demand ^^
true yeah but i have problem retraction scapula
do u even lift ?
Flex them
Does Brandon even lift
I find it very hard to keep my abs engaged while doing pecs work out :( any help?
Whats with that word "Primer"? :)
I hate this module he uses, he has no chest.
Lifting weights is not that serious. Just lift.