lol starting strength rip doesn do tat in one of his video before physical contact with one of his students and it comes off as creepy as hell. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-txY9Vorr42A.html
This was the single most helpful explanation for set up and shoulder position, I can tell I'm actually putting my shoulders in the right position now. Thanks!
Added 25# to my bench in a week just from JM's explanations, been benching for 28 years and thought my form and press weight was pretty good..now i've broken a long plateau
I understand asking questions to a point. When you do it in a manner like assuming the expert has a reason to lie to you - I can understand why the frustration might build.
Its because every powerlifter thinks leg drive means your legs are helping. That why he tried to show her how the legs play a role and providing tightness, not power.
Holy crap this guy just single handedly fixed so many issues I didnt even know I was doing wrong I would love to just sit in front of him and shut up and let him just empty knowledge onto me.
after watching this basic and "boring" bench press video, I benched 225 for 3 reps first life time after a month training this way. I usually bench 175 ~ 185 for 3 reps with shoulder pain.
Bench bar path is optimal going backwards, not straight up, Greg Nuckols did research on this. And it actually makes more sense with JMs example of force going backwards into the bench, you want to move the bar where the force is going. The brachcistichrone curve also proves that a straight line isn't always most optimal when talking about moving forces getting between two points.
I don't think you fully grasped the concept - the more pronounced your arch is (creating a quasi-decline bench position), it is more ideal to shoot it up straight. It makes sense for most people that can't reach such an arch to then push it towards the face in a j-curve
Its funny whenever i watch a great old powerlifter teaching a new person, the new person never wanta to change and they make it so difficult to teach them.
Imo shes saying yes and agreeing when she still has no clue ....this is a big problem i see with almost every area in like . People respond to quickly and they answer to give a reply insted of answer to confirm knowledge
@@TurnTheStoveOnBlaze 100 man as a coach (nowhere near jm or daves level) but i soak up everything i can from them and id rather explain for 3 hrs with a empty bar than i would for a 30 min session even if they hit a pr with bad technique
Everyone else be talking about finishing over the shoulder or faces with a diagonal bar path and leg drive, but it's hard to argue with Blakley's results.
Unexpected comedy when you hear Dave give Lily shit about not getting her knees below the bench pad "Yes David I see everyone can do that execpt me" hahahahha that was great!
It seems when he hears leg drive is similar to what I hear when a training partner say hips hips hips coming up in a squat. That is not the same as firing the glutes. It cannot be understated to know what muscles are contributing and when in a compound lift especially for a beginner. Practicing the feel of that muscle activating, firing through its full range in isolation, and then synchronizing in compound lifts; that is what I wish I had learned from the begining.
@@shadow3799 JM Blakeley: "Can I touch you?" Girl: "Yeah..." JM Blakeley: "Can you also sign these non disclosure agreements, waivers of release, and power of attorney forms?"
@@nullvektor9922 if you keep back arch normal and don't go to extremes and use narrower grip it would be ideal for pectoralis activation + retraction and depression of scapula, some bodybuilders don't know how to basic bench press
That story about Ted Arcidi is legendary if true. LMAO! I remember Ted from WWF/WWE in the early 1980s, after his powerlifting days. He was a relatively short guy in the wrestling world, but an absolute BEAR. I don't think I've ever seen so much thick muscle packed on a 5'11 frame. Of course, he sucked at wrestling. He would gas out after just a few minutes, but he could lift big guys clean over his head, which was pretty impressive for the era.
When I first saw the duration of the video, I thought it would be a bit long to watch but I started it. When I paused it to make a cappa tea, it was already on minute 43... Went so fast! So much professional info! Pretty girls too ;) Also, at the beginning, when JM asked the girl to put her hands on his shoulder blades and he pushed forward, he moved her backwards and he just stood in his place - power! Impressive! Thank you, JM, for your teachings!
Hi! Does this apply to raw bench as well or is this more for geared lifters? I'm guessing it applies to both but I just wanted to be sure since there was a lot of discussion about bench shirts in here.
The setup instruction is applicable to everyone. Grip width is gonna be more individual for raw lifters since pretty much every geared lifter will take a maximum width grip
Dave Waterman , had a wide grip 185lbs 612 at Arnold years ago, use to see him back in Highs chool days, never believed him , till seen a couple RU-vid videos, really wide grip good technic
Laughing at everyone's comments to his asking if he can touch. On a serious note, that is or should be standard practice for any coach with any client, every PT certification I've taken teaches that.
Not now adays and not being careful, just being considerate, put the client/learner at ease and just being a gentleman. People see this as he’s scared of something, he is obviously just a considerate human being in this situation, as he explains while talking about his method of coaching. Great example. Learn kids, stop bitching around, you’re the only snowflakes
@@saulwest8254 I'm sure he's heard of it. He's saying that trainers shouldn't only be respectful because of the risks, but because that's a part of being a professional, and that there's always been a professional and respectful way to work with clients, even long before any of these allegations in the news.
Listen to this dude👊 Bench press is like Arm wrestling you have to learn how use leverage not just your arm 💪in arm wrestling but all your body and bench press use as less as possible your pectoral muscles and use triceps. Watch John hack he does it perfect, 578 pound bench Pause at 200 pound body weight
Very good patience. She is not listening completely at all. Generally the worst people to train with have the old Dunning Krueger effect going. Which prevents them from fully listening, because they feel like they have to keep themselves.
Lmao I could imagine the snake oil salesmen lifting coaches be mad at these videos . It’s letting all the secrets out for free Lol that’s the way it should be instead of lying to people or making them buy the truth that’s really nothing more then common knowledge basics etc lol
This is hilarious. The dude is one of the best bench pressers in history and on every David Goggins, 531, Strongman, even Bench groups on Facebook there is always one idiot that argues for three and a half days why you should not arch. Like awe gee whizz dude I didn't realize every bench press record holder is wrong and idiot I've never heard of has the real answers.
@Roger Vieira I agree but unlike every flat backer, archers aren't on every site calling flat backers a bunch of pu$$y's and pretending they know better than world record holders.
I tried this tips, I felted weaker and back couldn’t bend that much but I got into the position but I felt weaker and not able to push the same amount of weights and I didn’t feel as secure for the base and platform to push off of
They are both incredible lifters that have performed well with different approaches. I don't think one way is better than the other. They found what works best for them and they stuck to it.
Great video, very informative and will have to start bringing this info into my routine. Who is the one wearing the bench shirt? does she lift for elitefts?
(Leg Drive/Tooth Fairy) =LEG STABILISATION : Legs are used to push you up onto your traps, rear delts/shoulders. The real Force/Drive comes from the floor, bench, delts and traps through to the bar. All while keeping the shortest distance of range of motion. LEG STABILITY.
@@psychohippie2003 my 1 Rep max varies depending on how I set up, the set up in the video (feet back, small back arch, retracted,scapula), definitely helps me generate the most power.
@@SquatBenDeadlift that was my first thought. I thought he mentioned in a previous video that he likes chains. And 75- 85 percent may be in those rep ranges. Would love to hear him talk about it with Dave about this
