Animal was smart to sponsor a real athlete. I'm not a major power lifter myself but Dan Green is absolutely one of my favorites to watch on social media. Great video.
Best bench press video for advanced lifters ever on TH-cam. I like how he teaches about leg drive creating accelerating to the chest. Other videos just say to use legs but don't highlight why like on here.
I have to admit, that all my lifts (bench, squat, DL) had gone up just by watching some of these technique/tutorial videos. I have a each one of them added on my favorites that I watch frequently from time to time. So thanks for making these videos, and to all the Animal Athletes that took the time to share some advice! -Aloha
These are really great tips. I always tuck my elbows in too much and no wonder I wasn't pressing much weight. I used Dan's tip on putting your elbows around the 8 and 4 o'clock and I feel so much more power. Thanks Animal!
Dan Green has the best legs in powerlifting. Everyone knows that Dan Green dominates in the squat, he pulls insane weights with sumo, which is more leg dominant than conventional deadlift, and his leg drive on the bench (its legal in powerlifting) is clearly working great. Great work Dan and great work Animal
One of the biggest tips for me was bringing your elbows in while you bring the bar down. It was explained better in a video I saw earlier today, but this really helped with the shoulder issues I've been having. I worked with a little higher weight than I usually do for lower reaps and I did not have any shoulder issues at all while benching. I also feel the it more in my lats than I usually do.
Great video - I literally went to the gym straight after watching this and broke a PR - I love the shoulder placement and elbow angle but I couldn't get the leg drive like you talked about - could you elaborate on this?
Watch Alan thrall's video on peg drive. It easily adds 10-20 lbs to my bench and makes all reps easier. Alan explains it the best, you just have to practice it 2 sessions or so and tu ou will have it
Best explanation I have seen digging in the shoulders I ve heard but have to incorporate but the leg momentum and letting the bar rest on the chest and getting momentum there along with the legs... Great tips
Went to dans seminar at poundstone performance a while back. Probably the most humble guy you can come across who if you let him would talk about form and function for days.
5:43 to 5:50 No one I have watched has ever said that, so I never knew that. That's a great thing to know. Been subbed for a while, why do I not watch any vids? Time to binge on some Animal.
Awesome video, but I noticed that one side of Dan's bench seemed weaker than the other? I get the same thing on max attempts and was wondering what there really is to correct this?
+freddyXDyeah Sometimes it's a tight quad or TFL. You're putting your hips into extension and if the TFL is overly tight it will cramp you up. Try some mobility work on that (foam roller/ lacrosse ball etc.) and then re-assess the bench press.
Nice video so usefull ! When somebody comes in a gym he just thinks "Oh that's the bench press. I put the weight down then up" and he doesn't understand that this exercice is more than that. It's a long learning journey. Guys, what do you think of dips to increase the strenght for bench press ?
I heard they're very effective, especially the Vince Gironda style dips for the chest. Personally my bench has gone up from doing incline dumbbell chest flies and overhead pressing.
His butt slightly raises off the bench during the concentric part of the lift which helps making the load easier to lift. I always keep my butt firmly planted on the bench should I try lifting my butt off the bench during heavier loads? Or would that be considered a 3 red light lift?
Also it's crazy how much bench is like a full body lift. Not hating on Dan's style or work but he seems to heave the bar off his upper gut or sternum. Even though he does, you can tell he's still getting tension and obviously a stimulus to his CNS.
Hi Dan, just seeking your advice on dead, bench and squat in relation their muscle building capacity? Do they grow much actual muscle size and volume or is that more 8-12 reps stuff?
Jade Sperring 1. I'm not Dan. 2. They all build muscle as long as you lift heavy, rest and eat right. 3. Stick to 3x5 for squat and bench, 3x a week and deadlift 1x5 one time a week.
Try doing them with dumbbells so they can go "through" your skull, and this is going to sound weird but don't be afraid to grab some of the girly dumbbells and spend most of your time doing skullcrushers as a "long warmup". I have the same problem, but doing a few dozen sets of a few dozen reps with small 15lb dumbbells has lubricated my elbow joints and cured the pain I felt while heavy benching
Hey,I am an older lifter trying to get back in the game. I currently train day 1 legs..day 2 chest and biceps..day 3 back and traps and day 4 shoulders and triceps...im wanting to get back in powerlifting 55 to 59 yr old masters...should I be training shoulder and triceps on the same day as bench?
Would be better to keep shoulders on Day 4. Military Press as the main lift and then other accessories. When you do Shoulders and Tris after bench, you may not be able to lift as much weight as on it's own day. Test it out over two weeks and see which one feels better.
im 16 ,190, and 5'10 and i maxed out 315 on bench. when i started focusing on squat and deadlift for it seems like my bench went down alot 10-15lbs. i feel weird on the bench now like i can't seem to get comfortable anymore and that has always been my best lift
Just wondering if Dan did skullcrushers the traditional way or Mark Rippetoe style? Mark even goes as far as calling it the 4th powerlift. I highly recommend everyone watch that video. It really rapes the long head of the tricep.
Animal was smart to sponsor a real athlete. I'm not a major power lifter myself but Dan Green is absolutely one of my favorites to watch on social media. Great video.
Dan Green looks like he is thinking about an inappropriate joke all of the time and he is about to burst laughing
Animal athletes are very real no bs individuals.
It's rare to find such humble individuals in the sport anymore.
Great video
Phil heath is really humble 😏
Yup
Kinda like you
the anabolic vibes passed from dan green to myself already increased my bench 20 kilos
Best bench press video for advanced lifters ever on TH-cam. I like how he teaches about leg drive creating accelerating to the chest. Other videos just say to use legs but don't highlight why like on here.
I have to admit, that all my lifts (bench, squat, DL) had gone up just by watching some of these technique/tutorial videos. I have a each one of them added on my favorites that I watch frequently from time to time.
So thanks for making these videos, and to all the Animal Athletes that took the time to share some advice!
-Aloha
These are really great tips. I always tuck my elbows in too much and no wonder I wasn't pressing much weight. I used Dan's tip on putting your elbows around the 8 and 4 o'clock and I feel so much more power. Thanks Animal!
Dan Green has the best legs in powerlifting. Everyone knows that Dan Green dominates in the squat, he pulls insane weights with sumo, which is more leg dominant than conventional deadlift, and his leg drive on the bench (its legal in powerlifting) is clearly working great. Great work Dan and great work Animal
I've been benching for years,and i thought i knew my stuff; but i learn a ton from Mr.Green, i felt like a noob, but in a good way.
One of the biggest tips for me was bringing your elbows in while you bring the bar down. It was explained better in a video I saw earlier today, but this really helped with the shoulder issues I've been having. I worked with a little higher weight than I usually do for lower reaps and I did not have any shoulder issues at all while benching. I also feel the it more in my lats than I usually do.
check the rap artist "Mr.green"
thnx 4 the tips bro.Did anyone ever tell you, you have a good voice for radio or brodcasting.Think about it!
Thank you no rest on chest, just pure push through, down and up like been done for years.
Awesome Stuff! One big Tip for me was the 4 and 8 o'clock Elbow Placement. Thanks Animal and Dan! I love this "pure" Type of Videos. Please more!
It takes motivation driven soul and rage to increase ypur bench press
Great series of videos. Congrats on the win at RUM 8, Dan.
Great video - I literally went to the gym straight after watching this and broke a PR - I love the shoulder placement and elbow angle but I couldn't get the leg drive like you talked about - could you elaborate on this?
Animal leg drive is one of the hardest things for me to truly understand.
Watch Alan thrall's video on peg drive. It easily adds 10-20 lbs to my bench and makes all reps easier. Alan explains it the best, you just have to practice it 2 sessions or so and tu ou will have it
Bobby Stanley watch this video, th-cam.com/video/34XRmd3a8_0/w-d-xo.html shell explain the leg drive and you'll understand
this technique increased my 225 from 4 to 7 reps, have yet to try this for a PR
Great video. I always appreciate hearing Dan's thoughts. Very valuable stuff.
Best explanation I have seen digging in the shoulders I ve heard but have to incorporate but the leg momentum and letting the bar rest on the chest and getting momentum there along with the legs... Great tips
What an awesome video animal! I love you for putting out such amazing content!
Greetings from germany!
Lol "225 load up a little weight on the bar"
I could listen to this man all day
yay! I actually went back to the trailer video yesterday looking for a release date!
Awesome video, well done and to the point.
Excellent video I'm up there with the numbers but having someone explain it the way he does the leg drive was good to hear it laid out like that
Great teaching,honest technique and good advice
Went to dans seminar at poundstone performance a while back. Probably the most humble guy you can come across who if you let him would talk about form and function for days.
Really good and to the point. Best fitness video I've seen in a while. ,)
This is the best tutorial video for bench Press on TH-cam :) I sub
so like a chain, touch chest, drive legs into upper body push with that momentum.....brilliant!!!!!!!
Dans a pretty humble dude, I need to perfect my pause chest sink form on my bench, looks really effective.
Thanks Animal, fantastic video. I'm still trying to perfect that leg drive.
When the BOSS talks, We listen!! Thanks, Boss!
5:43 to 5:50 No one I have watched has ever said that, so I never knew that. That's a great thing to know.
Been subbed for a while, why do I not watch any vids? Time to binge on some Animal.
A video of Dan discussing effective accessories for the Squat, Bench and Deadlift would be awesome.
good instructional video dan!!! very useful tips
Do you guys now songs name that was used in the intro?
thanks heap Animal. Awesome tips from the BOSS!
Amazing video, really useful thank you so much ! :)
Will you be doing a series on more advanced tips for the lifts? Like accessory lift selection or cues for various issues.
I had a dream last night that I met Dan but he was like 4'9" and he had the IQ of 70 lol.
Awesome video though. Dan is always one of my favorites/
hahahahaha
SnowbroHQ hahahaha wtf
I honestly don't remember making this comment lmao
SnowbroHQ well i loled so hard it was worth it .. do you get high XD
masterp@1ne 115 is average 😂
awesome, this is why i love Animal
My favorite present day powerlifter.
Those presses are raw as freshly cut sashimi. Sick.
keep elbows under the bar,great to hear good advice from a natural lifter FINALLY
Best BENCH video ever!
Think he would have made a pretty good character in WWE or WCW back in the day
Best advice video ever.
Awesome video, but I noticed that one side of Dan's bench seemed weaker than the other? I get the same thing on max attempts and was wondering what there really is to correct this?
Great video. How many reps can you do with a 100 kg power twister?
Good video. Liked the commentary.
Dan Green is as beast mode as it gets
Motivates me to always work hard and never give up.
Very nice video. More info videos we want...
More of this... Awesome!
Animal putting out great content as always
Hey at least he explains it well than others
thanks Dan this was very helpful, now i looking forward to chest day, chest use to be boring not so anymore, thanks man
Song starting at 0:50 is "Garage - Silent Partner" if you wonder.
Thanks a lot man... Really wanted it
+RealUnited2468 no problem man, I myself was looking for it for a long time. Buy eventually found it.
Thanks man !
Dan the MAN
Ass cramps up when i use good leg drive :(
hamstrings too!
freddyXDyeah That means you're doing it right.
Chad Ashton
It could be dangerous if you get a charley horse while benching though.
freddyXDyeah yeah I get those to like right before I start my lift I cramp up!
+freddyXDyeah Sometimes it's a tight quad or TFL. You're putting your hips into extension and if the TFL is overly tight it will cramp you up. Try some mobility work on that (foam roller/ lacrosse ball etc.) and then re-assess the bench press.
Nice video so usefull ! When somebody comes in a gym he just thinks "Oh that's the bench press. I put the weight down then up" and he doesn't understand that this exercice is more than that. It's a long learning journey.
Guys, what do you think of dips to increase the strenght for bench press ?
I heard they're very effective, especially the Vince Gironda style dips for the chest. Personally my bench has gone up from doing incline dumbbell chest flies and overhead pressing.
thank you Hercules.
Will you guys be carrying the animal.whey at Vitamin shoppes?
Very helpful information!👌🏾
His butt slightly raises off the bench during the concentric part of the lift which helps making the load easier to lift. I always keep my butt firmly planted on the bench should I try lifting my butt off the bench during heavier loads? Or would that be considered a 3 red light lift?
Also it's crazy how much bench is like a full body lift. Not hating on Dan's style or work but he seems to heave the bar off his upper gut or sternum. Even though he does, you can tell he's still getting tension and obviously a stimulus to his CNS.
Great video👍👍👍
dudes forearms are bigger than my head...
please do a video on the forearm developement please that wil be awesome
Hey animal, is there anywhere i can get the dan green or brandon lilly version of your animal logo shirt?
#4 is the bane of my existence.
Great video
What is a good work out to do every week
Thanks for helping my bench c:
What rock music was playing when Dan benches. Thanks.
Hi Dan, just seeking your advice on dead, bench and squat in relation their muscle building capacity? Do they grow much actual muscle size and volume or is that more 8-12 reps stuff?
Jade Sperring 1. I'm not Dan. 2. They all build muscle as long as you lift heavy, rest and eat right. 3. Stick to 3x5 for squat and bench, 3x a week and deadlift 1x5 one time a week.
i love skullcrushers but my elbows cant handle them
Try them with cables ;)
Proper skull crushers go behind the head rather than to the forehead. Make sure you’re doing them properly. Or do with dumbbells.
Try doing them with dumbbells so they can go "through" your skull, and this is going to sound weird but don't be afraid to grab some of the girly dumbbells and spend most of your time doing skullcrushers as a "long warmup". I have the same problem, but doing a few dozen sets of a few dozen reps with small 15lb dumbbells has lubricated my elbow joints and cured the pain I felt while heavy benching
Used to have to always wear elbow sleeves, they're retired now. If you feel your joints burn then you're doing it right
This is totally a french romance film lol!!!
Great info💪🏻💪🏻 thanks
Soundtracks pleeaase!!!!
great tips
thank you
This guy can be in a movie of sumin! Lookin like a Viking with that hair and beard!!
any tips on how to increase bench. What percent of rm each week to increase rm?
Hey,I am an older lifter trying to get back in the game. I currently train day 1 legs..day 2 chest and biceps..day 3 back and traps and day 4 shoulders and triceps...im wanting to get back in powerlifting 55 to 59 yr old masters...should I be training shoulder and triceps on the same day as bench?
Would be better to keep shoulders on Day 4. Military Press as the main lift and then other accessories. When you do Shoulders and Tris after bench, you may not be able to lift as much weight as on it's own day.
Test it out over two weeks and see which one feels better.
im 16 ,190, and 5'10 and i maxed out 315 on bench. when i started focusing on squat and deadlift for it seems like my bench went down alot 10-15lbs. i feel weird on the bench now like i can't seem to get comfortable anymore and that has always been my best lift
well I've maintained 191 and now i have hit 320. at 205 I hit 315 and a 500lb deadlift just today
190 at 16 5'9"? Nice man
Even though relatively small (which helps benching) that is still mighty good
My lower back cramps upp when i go hevy any tips?
elleliten belt...
great video ma, keep up the good work ;-)
Whats that , catchy yet soo badass music ? 0:50
Is this a new animal shirt? anywhere I can pick one up? Thanks!
Great tip. Allowing the bar to settle on your chest will add more total body force. You definitely need to leave the ego at the door for this.
what song plays in the video?
where to get shirts ?
Loved the informative video, but I'd also like to see a raw uncut workout
How tall is Dan?
thanks very helpful
Can I be a member of animal?
Thanks alot!
Just wondering if Dan did skullcrushers the traditional way or Mark Rippetoe style? Mark even goes as far as calling it the 4th powerlift. I highly recommend everyone watch that video. It really rapes the long head of the tricep.
Dan Green! I envy your strength hehhe
Why is it in black and white? You're not filming a French romance film.
LOL...
ThickBeet ~Fin~
ThickBeet Powerlifting is a french romance film.
ThickBeet It's Art Nouveau
Its cool and life is great that way. Have a nice day.