My brother from another mother, my best bud, my favorite training partner was just coaching me on the lift off for bench on Saturday. Nice to see the same cues being used. Bench has always been super difficult for me. Just now starting to feel good about it again. Always got hurt when benching bc I never had great form. For the past 3 or so years, been really working on it. Thanks for the tips and helping ingrain cues I hear in the vids and from by lifting buddy. Glad to have both sources for my fitness journey.
Great information as usual. I have a question about packing the shoulders. I noticed that the guys over at Kabuki Strength and N1 training teach lifters to let the scaps move naturally. What are your thoughts on this? Thanks.
If your goal is for natural scapular/humeral rhythm then competitive powerlifting is not going to be the best place for that. This is only really for competitive pressing in meets. I am a huge fan of full scapular motion and training throughout your programming.
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Great vid. I really liked the explanation on what to focus on in floor press (chest to bar). I've heard floor press is good for bench but never tried it as didn't quite get what the purpose was other than restricting rom and leg drive perhaps. I'll have to try it now.
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Great info! After the grip width video I was in the weeds on what to do. (Kinda in a good way) . I had and will probably continue to be index on the ring, but i dont have great arch. I feel like the floor press tech will help. 200kg by end of year!
I'm personally trying to do inverted row set after most of bench press sets. Not to train "pull into chest", but simply because it engages opposite muscles - helping to relax muscles used in press.
The hooks on my gym bench are made of this rubber like polymer … honestly if I could scrap the bar off I would… but I tend to pack my lats in as much as possible and after un-racking depress my delta more to pack the lats like you say not to
every video a knowledge bomb! is there a difference in technique when benching for powerlifting, benching for bodybuilding and beching for looking good naked, or is the bench press a bench press? Thank you guys
My shoulders are always in a state of pain or soon to be pain. I’m 6’3 but have long arms and I’ve been playing with grip width and it’s interesting that shorter lifters and a lot of women go wider than guys with similar arm length and height to me. Narrow feels best on my shoulders (still hurts) but my touch point when having my forearms vertical seems super low, 3” or so below my xiphoid.
@@KudaFamily Definitely not. I’ve even tried tucking my elbows in just a bit to use my lats for supports and that helps a bit on the shoulder pain but also makes it a semi-close grip bench.
Muscle stabilization. When it starts shaking you really need to work on keeping it stable which brings in the little muscles into play. Think about the way the Rogue Elephant Bar (or a slinky deadlift bar) at the Arnold Classic moves when it starts oscillating. It takes a lot of effort to keep it stable and once it starts shaking good luck stopping it.
@@bmstylee - thank you, very interesting. I already looked at prices. While Tsunami barbell is quite expensive, Tsunami Lat bar is more or less affordable.
Couldn't disagree more. You don't have a spotter, your first test is that you can handle the weight by lifting it up against the rack poles. Then you have that under control, you move the weight out to start descending. Dragging it out is for power lifters with spotters because if you drag it out, cannot control it, and the weights drop to collapse on you, your spotter can catch it. If you don't have a spotter, you just get hurt.
I miss the elbow angle, u can bring them to your hips or keep them 90 degree on your shoulders. Or in between as he did. What does it do, what does a power lifter should fancy etc. I also liked the fact, as the professional he is. Telling us about scraping the bar, alltough on the next bar grab he doesn't do that anymore. So far your good example on form. You also talk about dents in the metal, scraping doesn't make anyhing dent. It kinda sounds dumb to involve your lats, as that will pull the bar into you instead or ur triceps, chest and delts to keep the bar up. Made me cringe, why donf you tell us it gives a better stabilisation on the arms if you keep them flexxed? Keep front and back of your torso on tension for best stabilisation. I missed this explaination, and proper example from him. I never benchpress myself, I dont like it. To stay motivated you should do what you want to do, not force yourself doing something cuz the entire is gymternet is going it. Thats gym and internet in 1 word lol.
Simple tips and often easy to overlook. We coach each other to make sure to cover these points - works very well. Thanks to Sam for the refresher!
JM Blakely has a great video here on your YT channel on gripping the bar for the bench press. I HIGHLY recommend it!
My brother from another mother, my best bud, my favorite training partner was just coaching me on the lift off for bench on Saturday. Nice to see the same cues being used. Bench has always been super difficult for me. Just now starting to feel good about it again. Always got hurt when benching bc I never had great form. For the past 3 or so years, been really working on it. Thanks for the tips and helping ingrain cues I hear in the vids and from by lifting buddy. Glad to have both sources for my fitness journey.
Outstanding information! Thank you. I'm excited to practice the floor-chest press!
I just imagine Dave yelling "GET TIGHT" in the background.
Great information as usual. I have a question about packing the shoulders. I noticed that the guys over at Kabuki Strength and N1 training teach lifters to let the scaps move naturally. What are your thoughts on this? Thanks.
If your goal is for natural scapular/humeral rhythm then competitive powerlifting is not going to be the best place for that. This is only really for competitive pressing in meets. I am a huge fan of full scapular motion and training throughout your programming.
@@eliteftsofficial makes sense. Thanks for the reply.
I had no 💡 I needed this until it popped up as a recommended on my briefing. JUST TAKE A LOOK AT THIS VIDEO AND THE PRECISE EXPLANATION WOTHOUT LOSING YOU! Enjoy!
Glad it was helpful!
Great vid. I really liked the explanation on what to focus on in floor press (chest to bar). I've heard floor press is good for bench but never tried it as didn't quite get what the purpose was other than restricting rom and leg drive perhaps. I'll have to try it now.
Same! It’s a great explanation!
Very good tips thank you 😊
Awesome input 👍
When can I fly out and just train with you guys? Is there an application/waiver i can fill out? Been elitifts customer for 10 years granted not commercial but my dream is to S.B.D under your roof
I don’t understand the “twisting” the bar after squeezing it. Wish you would have shown what you mean using that bendy bar
Awesome expert advice as usual. Thank you!! 👍👌👊
Wow. This is amazing. Thanks!
Next time can you show some benching from the side so I can see the whole motion thanks
I failed 265lb yesterday at the bottom. Lost tightness after I hit parallel. It made me mad
You can always lower a weight down. Handling the weight is pushing up. I would go back to 225. Where you are (were) you aren't actually lifting.
This is great tips. I have never seen that before. Keep it up!
Great info
Great info! After the grip width video I was in the weeds on what to do. (Kinda in a good way) . I had and will probably continue to be index on the ring, but i dont have great arch. I feel like the floor press tech will help. 200kg by end of year!
Can you do inverted rows to practice bringing your chest to the bar
I'm personally trying to do inverted row set after most of bench press sets. Not to train "pull into chest", but simply because it engages opposite muscles - helping to relax muscles used in press.
You can set reverse bands up on the bar then unrack it and pull it into you for a more specific way to practice that
The hooks on my gym bench are made of this rubber like polymer … honestly if I could scrap the bar off I would… but I tend to pack my lats in as much as possible and after un-racking depress my delta more to pack the lats like you say not to
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Great information thank you
Great tips!
Great video!
When i scrape out of the rack, isnt it dangerous that i might scrape too hard and drop the barbell?
every video a knowledge bomb! is there a difference in technique when benching for powerlifting, benching for bodybuilding and beching for looking good naked, or is the bench press a bench press? Thank you guys
Really good video
I need more practice being tight/solid. Great vid as ever Sam
My shoulders are always in a state of pain or soon to be pain. I’m 6’3 but have long arms and I’ve been playing with grip width and it’s interesting that shorter lifters and a lot of women go wider than guys with similar arm length and height to me. Narrow feels best on my shoulders (still hurts) but my touch point when having my forearms vertical seems super low, 3” or so below my xiphoid.
I'm a tall lifter too. Big key for us is developing as big of a back as possible and FOREARMS.
@@TheLazyPinecone My back is probably my strongest part but my forearms and biceps for that matter are pretty neglected.
@@louderthangod A competition powerlifting bench is mainly a tricep exercise tbh. And we will always be at a disadvantage because of our longer ROM
Make sure you have your arms at a 45 degree angle and you aren’t flaring out your elbows. That will destroy your shoulders.
@@KudaFamily Definitely not. I’ve even tried tucking my elbows in just a bit to use my lats for supports and that helps a bit on the shoulder pain but also makes it a semi-close grip bench.
Great 👌 video thank you
Glad you liked it!
Was it Fred Hatfield that said a weak foundation is like shooting a cannon out of a canoe?
I never saw before that Tsunami bar. What advantage does it bring in, exactly?
Muscle stabilization. When it starts shaking you really need to work on keeping it stable which brings in the little muscles into play. Think about the way the Rogue Elephant Bar (or a slinky deadlift bar) at the Arnold Classic moves when it starts oscillating. It takes a lot of effort to keep it stable and once it starts shaking good luck stopping it.
@@bmstylee - thank you, very interesting.
I already looked at prices. While Tsunami barbell is quite expensive, Tsunami Lat bar is more or less affordable.
“Just had a stroke” 🤣
That technique only works on shorter guys. If you above 5'9 good luck that technique don't work very well.
You failed to explain correct positioning on the bench before you unrack.
Your eyes must be directly below the bar. That is an important tip.
Thanks Travis
This seems like good information, but I can’t take you seriously, because you didn’t mention your max
Couldn't disagree more. You don't have a spotter, your first test is that you can handle the weight by lifting it up against the rack poles. Then you have that under control, you move the weight out to start descending. Dragging it out is for power lifters with spotters because if you drag it out, cannot control it, and the weights drop to collapse on you, your spotter can catch it. If you don't have a spotter, you just get hurt.
Bring chest up to reduce range of motion is not lifting, and not exercise, it is a competition gimmick to reduce range of motion.
Without proper form, we are just wasting our time.
I miss the elbow angle, u can bring them to your hips or keep them 90 degree on your shoulders. Or in between as he did. What does it do, what does a power lifter should fancy etc.
I also liked the fact, as the professional he is. Telling us about scraping the bar, alltough on the next bar grab he doesn't do that anymore. So far your good example on form. You also talk about dents in the metal, scraping doesn't make anyhing dent.
It kinda sounds dumb to involve your lats, as that will pull the bar into you instead or ur triceps, chest and delts to keep the bar up. Made me cringe, why donf you tell us it gives a better stabilisation on the arms if you keep them flexxed? Keep front and back of your torso on tension for best stabilisation. I missed this explaination, and proper example from him.
I never benchpress myself, I dont like it. To stay motivated you should do what you want to do, not force yourself doing something cuz the entire is gymternet is going it. Thats gym and internet in 1 word lol.
I appreciate the feedback….but you NEVER bench? Why is that?
@@eliteftsofficial I dont like it. its in the text. u even read bro ? lol
Great info