Many of you are probably leaving A LOT of gains behind when it comes to the INCLINE BARBELL BENCH PRESS because of a few simple form mishaps. So if your upper chest is lagging this video will ensure that you' maximize muscle engagement for growth! Also, remember that LESS IS MORE when it comes to building muscle. So, instead of jumping around from exercise to exercise, stick with 8 - 10 sets of 8 reps with the Incline Barbell Bench Press before moving onto your next exercise so you can focus on progressing with the movements lifting HEAVIER WEIGHT & building MORE MUSCLE in no time! *FULL WORKOUT PROGRAMS* - muscularstrength.com/Full-Workout-Programs
ScottHermanFitness I'm new to your channel and I love it!! I'm pretty skinny (I weigh 143Ibs or 65kg) and have little to no experience working out and I want to change that for many reasons. I don't trust a lot of the stuff I read online, you seem to be the only reliable source of info. I feel somewhat overwhelmed and unsure of where to begin. Do you have a list for a good diet? That's would be the best place to start. Did everything seem complicated when you first started working out? I really want to make a change in my life and any advice is great help and much appreciated. Keep up the great content. :D
+Scott Turner hey man. Check out this list for an idea of what to include in your diet - muscularstrength.com/article/healthy-shopping-list-for-life It can be a little overwhelming at first, but you soon figure things out and learn more. Come and join my community on www.MuscularStrength.com and post in my forums with any questions you have - we will help you!
+I'm Mohammed if your upper chest is lagging, I would target it more with an exercise like this. If you are seeing sufficient growth with a flat press, that's OK!
Every once in a while I tend to come back and watch some form videos from your channel. It’s been a little over 5 years on my fitness journey and your channel is one of my go to’s. Glad to see you still doing your thing, and getting the recognition your deserve!
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I cannot actually describe how helpful these tips are and have been. I have implemented them and my body has gotten a lot stronger and my mind muscle connection has improved drastically as well. I can’t thank you enough Scott! Can wait for more videos on this series👍💪
@@ScottHermanFitness Is it okay to go all the way down with this movement? As I see many people stop around 3/4 of the way and some say it may prevent shoulder injury
Update6 months and I'm still loving this bench. ruclips.net/user/postUgkxo_64lVTGMk7y4aXTPxPOcQ3YTLyQ6kYV I use it almost daily. I've gotten used to the small wobble and it's no problem at all. Love the storage, it folds right next to my weight set in the garage and hardly takes any space. I wish the covering material was a little bit tougher. I have a feeling that in a couple years it'll tear, but the bench is very well priced that I would just buy a new one.3 month usage review. Awesome bench for someone looking for compactness and storage. I did have to drill a couple holes to adjust my preferred seating position and leg bar position but that's only due to my personal preference. It's very sturdy for normal workouts, but for anyone going above 100# dumbbell press it wobbles ever so slightly. I would probably go with a fixed bench if that's the case. That being said i can accomplish 99% of my normal gym workout with this setup. Very happy with the purchase.
Dear friend Scott! How are you? Hope you are doing great!! Yesterday I worked out my chest but these tips are pure gold especially if you have an injured shoulder. Thank you very much! My shoulder is getting better little by little thanks to your videos and your help. I really want to thank you man! Hopefully our paths will cross one day. Please give our best to your family. Blessings all around. You bring so much good to many people. Warm hugs from Mexico.
I am good thanks Raul! Hope you are too! It's my pleasure man, I am here to help and glad you don't have such a bad shoulder injury any more :-) Have a great week my friend!
I like how the core is able to get involved with nearly any other muscle group workout. I find myself engaging my core while doing all sorts of activities, which just sort of happens automatically out of habit.
Yeah man, your core is like your foundation for everything to stay tight and stable - that's why it's so important to work on it aside from just doing heavy compound movements!
I seriously didn’t realize how much this would help, but I gave it go and now I’m benching weights I used to struggle so hard with easily. Thanks a lot for this
Every time I see a personal trainer at my gym “chatting” with clients instead of checking form, I’m like oh lord all this money waisted. Moreover I have never seen a trainer teaching bench press, squats or any compound movement 😖; so I’m wondering why the f&@%# they charge so much??? For the talk and “friendship”? 🤔. I rather watch lots of videos on RUclips from good channels like yours than put my money in the trash 🤷🏻♀️. Btw I love this bahhhhhbell video 😍😅
Some personal trainers aren't the best, no question. There are still good ones around that reach proper form and focus on the compound movements.. but it seems like they are harder and harder to find :-/ Thanks for watching though!
great tips. the incline bench is the main exercise I wasn't sure if i was engaging properly or not. had regular flat bench down but you helped me here, thanks scott!
Amazing video Scott, I started a workout group with my friends and coworkers and constantly show them your videos on form and stress it's importance. You are one of the biggest reasons I decided to get healthy as well I really appreciate you man. Quit smoking cigs and started Keto this year lost 40 lbs! :) - Love from NJ
That is great man, so proud of you for starting to live a healthier lifestyle! And congrats on the weight loss! You must be feeling really good! Post some progress photos on my site too, would love to keep up with your journey :-) www.MuscularStrength.com
I find that a narrow grip puts more of the tension on my shoulder. I've got long lanky arms. Wide grip hits the upper chest perfectly for me. Grip should be based on your unique anatomy.
just wanna say thanks scott because of your videos i have finally gained muscles which i never thought would be possible for me since i was skinny only thing thats lacking is my upper chest so thanks for the video
Hell yeah! And a pendelay row too maybe? 👌 Oh and I’ve been thinking and there are TONS OF GUYS who need a tutorial on how to perform a cable lat pulldown 😒 #LeanBack >.< Thanks bro! 🙌
2:43 I lifted for years and didn't correct this. It ended up making shoulders stressed out. I did correct this a couple years ago and no more shoulder pain. This is definitely a crucial part of FORM. Thanks Ben.
Hi Scott, what an informative vid. Can you do a tutorial about the safety procedure in case u fail the incline bench press? I once injured my shoulder from failing it. Btw, great content !!!
My incline barbell bench sucks. My flat bench is going up, my OHP is going up, but my incline is going nowhere (except possibly down!). I'll definitely keep these three things in mind tomorrow in the gym.
777 comments, excellent. My shoulder was hurting while doing incline. So I went to YT and found this site. SO FREAKING GLAD I DID. I went up 40 lbs and my shoulder was fine THANKYOU
Hands down the best exercise for chest development. I know everyone talks about regular bench press, but getting that wide look between the chin and lower chest is done by incline barbell benching
@@bluewhitebluewhite7429 lol, Well if you have not been doing it prior it may not be recommended but I have followed the same routines for several years now. I just have had to reduce the weight I lift and of course you have to change some postions so not to cut off blood flow. If you or they have certain health issues that contradict it of course you should abstain otherwise it is actually pretty healthy to continue!
Scott, I’d love to see a video on the incline reverse-grip bench press with dumbbells. I’d even very much like to see a video of the incline neutral-grip dumbbell bench press. The reason is that both variations have a person externally rotate their shoulders, allowing for more room in the shoulders for everything. Either shoulders (rotator cuff?) or the lower back are the most common gym injury. I think if more people knew about these two variations, more injured people could get back to the gym and press, pain-free. Also, a reverse-grip incline press, arguably, hits the upper chest a little bit better than a standard grip one. Thanks!
Hey Scott, awesome videos mate. I’ve got a quick question about the reasoning behind the modified (10 - 20% incline) dumbbell bench press vs standard dumbbell bench press. Which is better please and why? Cheers mate.
Today I was doing the same and my elbow was not under my wrist. I felt as if my nerve is getting twisted. Luckily one of the trainers saw the same and corrected my form. Even such minor things makes a major difference. Technique is undoubtedly quintessential.
Really helpful. I had a nasty shoulder injury years ago due to bad form on incline bench - shoulder blades not retracted, flared elbows, grip too wide - and haven't done it since. However, it's a really useful exercise and I'll give it a go again having watched this. Btw I like the Boston accent and am looking forward to getting stahded with a proper grip on the bahbell. Or rather starrrted and barrrbell as I'm Scottish.
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Chase Grengs You should/must people tell what to do better. I would love it when people tell me how to do an excercise in a better way. Spread knowledge.....I don want my shoulders (or whatever) injured, especially when the injury could have been prevented by makeing adjustments to my training.
Yes!!!!!! These Golden Rules videos are the best, you sum everything up and break them all down into 1. This might be off topic to this particular video, but do you happen to have a Golden Rules video on abs yet?
This helped fi several mistakes I was making. I watched the video and used the tips given here to get better lifts. It really helped avoid hurting my shoulder. I also lifted more. thanks!
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I like this one because you can use safety bars on the bench while getting full ROM on each rep, full ROM and you can go to failure, sounds good to me!
Dude! ALWAYS an extra little tip Im not doing. THANK YOU SO MUCH. Love all the vids and growing and maxing with full range of motion on all my exercises. 38yrs old and in 10months Im kicking my 24yr old past self in the butt!
Thanks Scott for the video. I believe me not focusing on putting my elbows below my wrists has caused me to have some discomfort in my anterior deltoid especially when I add more weight. Perhaps this adjustment will do the trick.
Smashed the like button and subscribed a few months ago but I'm still struggling with the barbell bench press I can't seem to lift much weight I'm only up to 37kg and struggle with that, I'm sure my technique will get there soon. Great video as always Scott cheers
Thanks Pete! You will get stronger in time bro, you just have to keep at it. Practice makes perfect! If you need extra help just post in my forums :-) www.MuscularStrength.com/forum
ScottHermanFitness thanks a lot for replying Scott love the videos. I'm 52 , lost 2 and a half stone and trying that panacea of losing fat and gaining muscle, just started weight training doing the basic compound lifts 3 sets 10 reps , usual stuff incline bench press , bench press, deadlifts, squats, bicep curls, skull crushers, I guess it will take time, 1900 calories a day high protein diet
Holy crap, packing the shoulders made a WORLD of difference. Went from barely being able to squeeze out one rep to knocking out twelve reps like they were nothing.
Could you do one of the neck workouts like neck curl or bridging? I know these are less common workouts and there is the long video with small advice for each. But individual short videos for them would be nice for reference
well said and i like your steps my only thing is finding my pathway once i go up but the form and retraction is good and will always need new adjustments, Thanks keep fighting the good fight SALUTE BROTHER
After years of physical labor at my job, and thinking that was good enough, I have finally joined a gym. I think incline is super important, so I'm trying to learn it correctly.
Hey scott, do you find full scapula retraction more difficult to achieve with the DB presses opposed to bench? Being that you're starting in an upright postion with the bells
very helpful @ScottHermanFitness you have always been a fitness hero of mine and have stayed committed to helping us with solid / consistent information Happy New Year
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Like the Demo... Wish I found it sooner.. I know I do this right ... I have been bracing like I do in my flat bench and pushing my feet into the floor as I press and my upper back is stacked..
Aws Dot Bah Bell ! Very good instructions to follow. I just started going to the gym. I don't want big muscles or anything like that but I kind of want to gain just the enough cuz my genetics aren't too good lol but yeah ❤
Good advice Scott. I noticed that your bench was at a rather low position and I know that various parts of the pectoral muscles are affected based on the angle of the bench on this lift. Can you please do a video with that explains various bench angles on the incline, and decline bench press sometime? Thanks.
My friend. Why is so hard to fill in the high pectoral? Do you recommend to try with more volume, more intensity, or high repetition?. By the way. Nice video. Greetings from colombia.
It can be tricky to get the mind-muscle connection right for some, or it might just be a stubborn area. I would hit it with more volume, and start your workouts with something like an incline press to focus on it more. Are you doing Cheat & Recover to overload it as well? muscularstrength.com/cheat-and-recover
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Many of you are probably leaving A LOT of gains behind when it comes to the INCLINE BARBELL BENCH PRESS because of a few simple form mishaps. So if your upper chest is lagging this video will ensure that you' maximize muscle engagement for growth! Also, remember that LESS IS MORE when it comes to building muscle. So, instead of jumping around from exercise to exercise, stick with 8 - 10 sets of 8 reps with the Incline Barbell Bench Press before moving onto your next exercise so you can focus on progressing with the movements lifting HEAVIER WEIGHT & building MORE MUSCLE in no time! *FULL WORKOUT PROGRAMS* - muscularstrength.com/Full-Workout-Programs
ScottHermanFitness The most helpful advice ever!👍
ScottHermanFitness I'm new to your channel and I love it!!
I'm pretty skinny (I weigh 143Ibs or 65kg) and have little to no experience working out and I want to change that for many reasons. I don't trust a lot of the stuff I read online, you seem to be the only reliable source of info.
I feel somewhat overwhelmed and unsure of where to begin. Do you have a list for a good diet? That's would be the best place to start.
Did everything seem complicated when you first started working out?
I really want to make a change in my life and any advice is great help and much appreciated. Keep up the great content. :D
ScottHermanFitness is there any point off doing inclines Wen the sternel fibre's make up 80% off the pectoral muscle
+Scott Turner hey man. Check out this list for an idea of what to include in your diet - muscularstrength.com/article/healthy-shopping-list-for-life It can be a little overwhelming at first, but you soon figure things out and learn more. Come and join my community on www.MuscularStrength.com and post in my forums with any questions you have - we will help you!
+I'm Mohammed if your upper chest is lagging, I would target it more with an exercise like this. If you are seeing sufficient growth with a flat press, that's OK!
1. Keep a Shoulder-width Grip 0:24
2. Keep shoulders Retracted & Depressed 1:47
3. Engage Your Lower Body & Core 3:12
Charlie Duong 1. Keep a Shoulder width grip AND don’t flare your elbows
thank you
I need time stamps for what really matters, the moments he says "bah bell".
preciate it
I'm confused - he says golden rule #2 is NOT having your shoulders retracted and depressed. Can anyone clarify?
I came here just to hear “bah bell”
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....Ah you oh ah you naht a nock?
Screw you, I can't watch all his video without laughing.
@@jaidenarias5912 there is no god.
😂🤣😂⚰⚰
Comments:
5% - "Wow, that was very useful"
95% - "_Barhbell_"
Lol
I was going to say exactly this but I was beaten to it
Every once in a while I tend to come back and watch some form videos from your channel. It’s been a little over 5 years on my fitness journey and your channel is one of my go to’s. Glad to see you still doing your thing, and getting the recognition your deserve!
This channel and athlean-x are my go to channels for fitness. Keep up the great work Scott
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I cannot actually describe how helpful these tips are and have been. I have implemented them and my body has gotten a lot stronger and my mind muscle connection has improved drastically as well. I can’t thank you enough Scott! Can wait for more videos on this series👍💪
Glad I could help Neutralino! You are making all kindz of gains my bro!
@@ScottHermanFitness Is it okay to go all the way down with this movement? As I see many people stop around 3/4 of the way and some say it may prevent shoulder injury
Update6 months and I'm still loving this bench. ruclips.net/user/postUgkxo_64lVTGMk7y4aXTPxPOcQ3YTLyQ6kYV I use it almost daily. I've gotten used to the small wobble and it's no problem at all. Love the storage, it folds right next to my weight set in the garage and hardly takes any space. I wish the covering material was a little bit tougher. I have a feeling that in a couple years it'll tear, but the bench is very well priced that I would just buy a new one.3 month usage review. Awesome bench for someone looking for compactness and storage. I did have to drill a couple holes to adjust my preferred seating position and leg bar position but that's only due to my personal preference. It's very sturdy for normal workouts, but for anyone going above 100# dumbbell press it wobbles ever so slightly. I would probably go with a fixed bench if that's the case. That being said i can accomplish 99% of my normal gym workout with this setup. Very happy with the purchase.
I AHHHHrched my back and tightened my core, my dokkan drop rates have never been better thanks scott
Dear friend Scott! How are you? Hope you are doing great!! Yesterday I worked out my chest but these tips are pure gold especially if you have an injured shoulder. Thank you very much! My shoulder is getting better little by little thanks to your videos and your help. I really want to thank you man! Hopefully our paths will cross one day. Please give our best to your family. Blessings all around. You bring so much good to many people. Warm hugs from Mexico.
I am good thanks Raul! Hope you are too! It's my pleasure man, I am here to help and glad you don't have such a bad shoulder injury any more :-) Have a great week my friend!
I’m ready to get staaaahded
Glad to hear it! Now go crush it! 💪🏻💪🏻
Boston accent basically
I thought it was Italian !!!!! 😂😂😂
@@mariastewart9820 old af but I had to. Sounds Australien
I want this on a t shirt: "Let's get staaahded 💪"
Dang my chest just grew 12 kilometers
Dang you must have some MASSIVE chesticles then :-D
Oliver Shtern natty?
Oh yeah. My secret is pretty simple - I eat 1 kilogram of protein per gram of body-weight.
@@adammiller1718 hello fatal protein farts 😂😂😂
@@doehetvoorgentstudent2113 I just like to eat the entire bucket of powder
I love the incline more than the flat!!! Thanks Scott!!!
You're welcome bro! Make that upper chest HUGE!! You using Cheat & Recover workouts too? muscularstrength.com/cheat-and-recover
I like how the core is able to get involved with nearly any other muscle group workout. I find myself engaging my core while doing all sorts of activities, which just sort of happens automatically out of habit.
Yeah man, your core is like your foundation for everything to stay tight and stable - that's why it's so important to work on it aside from just doing heavy compound movements!
This video drastically improved my technique just by watching it in-between the sets! 💪
I seriously didn’t realize how much this would help, but I gave it go and now I’m benching weights I used to struggle so hard with easily. Thanks a lot for this
I 'smashed' the like button...
... we don't talk anymore.
Thanks bro! Well I haven't seen you commenting lately :-P
Haha. It was a terrible joke. Appreciate your content, brother!
My incline has always been a lot weaker than my decline. But I keep grinding! Appreciate the reset points Scott💯💯
Every time I see a personal trainer at my gym “chatting” with clients instead of checking form, I’m like oh lord all this money waisted. Moreover I have never seen a trainer teaching bench press, squats or any compound movement 😖; so I’m wondering why the f&@%# they charge so much??? For the talk and “friendship”? 🤔. I rather watch lots of videos on RUclips from good channels like yours than put my money in the trash 🤷🏻♀️. Btw I love this bahhhhhbell video 😍😅
Some personal trainers aren't the best, no question. There are still good ones around that reach proper form and focus on the compound movements.. but it seems like they are harder and harder to find :-/ Thanks for watching though!
great tips. the incline bench is the main exercise I wasn't sure if i was engaging properly or not. had regular flat bench down but you helped me here, thanks scott!
Amazing video Scott, I started a workout group with my friends and coworkers and constantly show them your videos on form and stress it's importance. You are one of the biggest reasons I decided to get healthy as well I really appreciate you man. Quit smoking cigs and started Keto this year lost 40 lbs! :) - Love from NJ
That is great man, so proud of you for starting to live a healthier lifestyle! And congrats on the weight loss! You must be feeling really good! Post some progress photos on my site too, would love to keep up with your journey :-) www.MuscularStrength.com
Im down! Lets do this! haha :)
I made it Scott, username newdavex18 , please give me feedback! :)
I was always a little sore in my right elbow with like 50 KG. The advice not to push the elbows out helped a lot! Gotta relearn the muscle memory
I find that a narrow grip puts more of the tension on my shoulder. I've got long lanky arms. Wide grip hits the upper chest perfectly for me. Grip should be based on your unique anatomy.
just wanna say thanks scott because of your videos i have finally gained muscles which i never thought would be possible for me since i was skinny only thing thats lacking is my upper chest so thanks for the video
SQUAAAAAAAAAAAAAA 🔥💪
Love these golden rules series 👌
Please do it on a row :)
Might do a T-Bar row or a Barbell Bent-Over row.. or both!
Hell yeah! And a pendelay row too maybe? 👌
Oh and I’ve been thinking and there are TONS OF GUYS who need a tutorial on how to perform a cable lat pulldown 😒 #LeanBack >.<
Thanks bro! 🙌
2:43 I lifted for years and didn't correct this. It ended up making shoulders stressed out. I did correct this a couple years ago and no more shoulder pain. This is definitely a crucial part of FORM. Thanks Ben.
I liked just because of the way he said "Barbell"
Baaaahbell!!
Keep Shoulders Retracted & Depressed
3:50 Tighten Lower Body & Core
1:21 Elbows under wrist
Hi Scott, what an informative vid. Can you do a tutorial about the safety procedure in case u fail the incline bench press? I once injured my shoulder from failing it. Btw, great content !!!
My incline barbell bench sucks. My flat bench is going up, my OHP is going up, but my incline is going nowhere (except possibly down!). I'll definitely keep these three things in mind tomorrow in the gym.
This should help you improve your incline bench hopefully! If it's something you want to bring up, do it at the start of your workout too.
I love you! With this form I'm getting such a nice soreness without joint pain!!❤️❤️❤️
777 comments, excellent. My shoulder was hurting while doing incline. So I went to YT and found this site. SO FREAKING GLAD I DID. I went up 40 lbs and my shoulder was fine THANKYOU
Hey Scott, big thanks for this. The line about elbows under wrists was the exact technique mod I was looking for. Keep crushing my friend. 🔥⬆️
Hands down the best exercise for chest development. I know everyone talks about regular bench press, but getting that wide look between the chin and lower chest is done by incline barbell benching
Your tip about packing the shoulder blades was a good one. Thanks for the video!
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ScottHermanFitness What’s your opinion on the Arnold press for building bigger shoulders?
Another great instructional video!
Thank you Scott
Amazing video, watched in the gym and already feel a massive difference. Thank you!
I like the bonus tip. Normal people have to wear shirts and place towels on the benches. Will try the band next time!
Thank you this just improved my bench incline I can feel it working more for me.
Great video man. It would be cool to see 3 golden rules on how to dumbbell decline bench press
Thanks Thomas! I might be able to make that happen!
ScottHermanFitness thanks for taking it into consideration
Been following you for about a year now. Thanks for the great and educational videos Scott!
Your videos have definitely won me over! I only come here for my workout tips, now!
Excellence advice always from Scott ! 🏆
Thanks for this, I have been doing a standard barbell lift for a few years but never an incline.. I am pregnant
so incline is the way to go!
And here I thought lifting weights while pregnant wasn’t a good idea
@@bluewhitebluewhite7429 lol, Well if you have not been doing it prior it may not be recommended but I have followed the same routines for several years now. I just have had to reduce the weight I lift and of course you have to change some postions so not to cut off blood flow. If you or they have certain health issues that contradict it of course you should abstain otherwise it is actually pretty healthy to continue!
Scott, I’d love to see a video on the incline reverse-grip bench press with dumbbells.
I’d even very much like to see a video of the incline neutral-grip dumbbell bench press.
The reason is that both variations have a person externally rotate their shoulders, allowing for more room in the shoulders for everything.
Either shoulders (rotator cuff?) or the lower back are the most common gym injury.
I think if more people knew about these two variations, more injured people could get back to the gym and press, pain-free.
Also, a reverse-grip incline press, arguably, hits the upper chest a little bit better than a standard grip one.
Thanks!
Hey Scott, awesome videos mate. I’ve got a quick question about the reasoning behind the modified (10 - 20% incline) dumbbell bench press vs standard dumbbell bench press. Which is better please and why? Cheers mate.
Today I was doing the same and my elbow was not under my wrist. I felt as if my nerve is getting twisted. Luckily one of the trainers saw the same and corrected my form. Even such minor things makes a major difference. Technique is undoubtedly quintessential.
I knew something was off with my form, thanks man good video
Really helpful. I had a nasty shoulder injury years ago due to bad form on incline bench - shoulder blades not retracted, flared elbows, grip too wide - and haven't done it since. However, it's a really useful exercise and I'll give it a go again having watched this. Btw I like the Boston accent and am looking forward to getting stahded with a proper grip on the bahbell. Or rather starrrted and barrrbell as I'm Scottish.
The best chest building exercise. Period
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Great vid Scott! Also it was great seeing you hangout with Alex (AlphaDestiny) @ the Toronto show. You guys are 2 of my favourite youtubers.
Thanks Darrell! Had so much fun hanging out with Alex! Will definitely be filming more content with him!
ok that thing about packed shoulders was actually helpful thanks
Could you do a video on 3 golden rules for incline dumbbell presses, enjoying on the golden rules video 👍🏼
When you realize millions of people are benching without even knowing about scapular retraction and depression😪
sad... but very true... and we are here to help them all!!!!!
ScottHermanFitness For sure, man!!
I see it too often. Zero arch. No depression and hella protraction. But I don’t wanna be that guy in the gym telling ppl what to do
Chase Grengs Yeah that’s not a good look. But you’re right it’s so sad! There’s still ‘bros’ preaching a flat back to get a ‘Full ROM’😣
Chase Grengs You should/must people tell what to do better. I would love it when people tell me how to do an excercise in a better way. Spread knowledge.....I don want my shoulders (or whatever) injured, especially when the injury could have been prevented by makeing adjustments to my training.
Yes!!!!!! These Golden Rules videos are the best, you sum everything up and break them all down into 1. This might be off topic to this particular video, but do you happen to have a Golden Rules video on abs yet?
Glad you are liking the series man! I don’t have any for abs yet but I can make some for sure! Any exercise in-particular?
Hey scottyy, please talk about the cable crunches for abs and obliques, i can never feel my abs contracting
ScottHermanFitness I was gonna recommend what the other guy just asked. Can you also do one on the Lying leg raises and/or the hanging leg raises?
This helped fi several mistakes I was making. I watched the video and used the tips given here to get better lifts. It really helped avoid hurting my shoulder. I also lifted more. thanks!
I have been trying forever to find a video like this for so long. Thank you!!
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ScottHermanFitness don’t tempt me with a good time.
Too late I already did :-P hahaha.
I like this one because you can use safety bars on the bench while getting full ROM on each rep, full ROM and you can go to failure, sounds good to me!
Great! Have seen a lot of people in the gym making these mistakes you corrected, infact I used to do one myself 🙈
We all make mistakes Shan.. as long as you learn from them, you are growing in some way :-)
Before we get staated on this bahbell exercise.....
Hahaha :-)
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Dude! ALWAYS an extra little tip Im not doing. THANK YOU SO MUCH. Love all the vids and growing and maxing with full range of motion on all my exercises. 38yrs old and in 10months Im kicking my 24yr old past self in the butt!
Thanks Scott for the video. I believe me not focusing on putting my elbows below my wrists has caused me to have some discomfort in my anterior deltoid especially when I add more weight. Perhaps this adjustment will do the trick.
Smashed the like button and subscribed a few months ago but I'm still struggling with the barbell bench press I can't seem to lift much weight I'm only up to 37kg and struggle with that, I'm sure my technique will get there soon. Great video as always Scott cheers
Thanks Pete! You will get stronger in time bro, you just have to keep at it. Practice makes perfect! If you need extra help just post in my forums :-) www.MuscularStrength.com/forum
ScottHermanFitness thanks a lot for replying Scott love the videos. I'm 52 , lost 2 and a half stone and trying that panacea of losing fat and gaining muscle, just started weight training doing the basic compound lifts 3 sets 10 reps , usual stuff incline bench press , bench press, deadlifts, squats, bicep curls, skull crushers, I guess it will take time, 1900 calories a day high protein diet
Awesome video man, Was looking for some tips on incline and this is exactly what I needed.
Holy crap, packing the shoulders made a WORLD of difference. Went from barely being able to squeeze out one rep to knocking out twelve reps like they were nothing.
Came here to check my form, turns out, I was doing it the right way all along! Thank you Sir!
Could you do one of the neck workouts like neck curl or bridging?
I know these are less common workouts and there is the long video with small advice for each. But individual short videos for them would be nice for reference
well said and i like your steps my only thing is finding my pathway once i go up but the form and retraction is good and will always need new adjustments, Thanks keep fighting the good fight SALUTE BROTHER
After years of physical labor at my job, and thinking that was good enough, I have finally joined a gym. I think incline is super important, so I'm trying to learn it correctly.
Hey scott, do you find full scapula retraction more difficult to achieve with the DB presses opposed to bench? Being that you're starting in an upright postion with the bells
very helpful @ScottHermanFitness
you have always been a fitness hero of mine and have stayed committed to helping us with solid / consistent information
Happy New Year
I always enjoy your How To videos....always professional and helpful..thanks man!
You are welcome Mavros! Always happy to help! The MUSCULARSTRENGTH APP IS COMING!! Get on the exclusive list to be the first to try it out! newapp.muscularstrength.com/
Best bench tutorial ever!!❤
The first tip was what helped me
Hey Scott, can you do a video on how to shape your lower chest including exercises you personally don
I have a video bro! ruclips.net/video/oXJZ395sBfI/видео.html
Thank You very much. A great explanation.
That was wicked helpful
Fantastic video and exactly what I needed. Was trying to feel my upper pec working and couldn't. To wide and flared before.
Like the Demo... Wish I found it sooner.. I know I do this right ... I have been bracing like I do in my flat bench and pushing my feet into the floor as I press and my upper back is stacked..
Aws Dot Bah Bell !
Very good instructions to follow. I just started going to the gym. I don't want big muscles or anything like that but I kind of want to gain just the enough cuz my genetics aren't too good lol but yeah ❤
Good advice Scott. I noticed that your bench was at a rather low position and I know that various parts of the pectoral muscles are affected based on the angle of the bench on this lift. Can you please do a video with that explains various bench angles on the incline, and decline bench press sometime? Thanks.
Best explanation ever. Love it thanks bro.
Please resume the Hardgainer series. Its as helpful as this. 😍
Basically a perfect video! (subscribed)
Love this golden rules videos. I expect the deadlift coming soon right
The bonus tip is amazing and very useful :)
His chest was already getting some pump just from this video. I believe this. SUBSCRIBED.
Learned something new every video! Thanks 👊🏻
You're so right, Scott...no cheating on the bench press. Cheating can overwork your shoulders and elbows, causing unnecessary injuries!
Cool video. I have a question for you. Does the bar need to touch the chest on the descent?
Solid advice, appreciate your content. Quick question, which type of bench press do you prefer; flat, incline, or decline? Just curious.
Flat for sure. Flat is going to hit the entire chest! But if your upper is lagging.. some incline is good!
now i know how to bahbel thank you
Am i the only one here who downloads Scotts Videos so i can watch pre workout? :D Keep doing what you doing Mah Man !
Haha little pre-workout motivation! I love it :-D Thanks bro!
My friend. Why is so hard to fill in the high pectoral? Do you recommend to try with more volume, more intensity, or high repetition?. By the way. Nice video. Greetings from colombia.
It can be tricky to get the mind-muscle connection right for some, or it might just be a stubborn area. I would hit it with more volume, and start your workouts with something like an incline press to focus on it more. Are you doing Cheat & Recover to overload it as well? muscularstrength.com/cheat-and-recover
One of my favorite movements. Gotta build that PEC DECK
HPosto no pecs no sex
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I love that he uses a mic. It’s the worst when there is echo and stuff from gym instruction videos
Nice vid scott.
My question is why do some people say that "the more u bring u'r elbows in the more u activate the triceps" ?
Love the video, what can I do if the bench is too large for me I feel too short and do the thing with my shoulder??🤔 If I use dumbells still good??
This was Gold.
Thanks.
I’m convinced he’s part G.O.A.T bahhhhh bell