Build a Huge Chest | IFBB Pro Bodybuilder Ben Pakulski Shows How to Stress Pecs for Maximum Growth

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  • IFBB Pro Bodybuilder Ben Pakulski visits Mark Bell at Super Training Gym in West Sacramento, CA. During his time there, Ben shows Mark how to manipulate the Dumbbell Press and Dumbbell Fly for maximum chest growth.
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Комментарии • 343

  • @ConsanguinitySlam
    @ConsanguinitySlam 4 года назад +48

    Ben is so calculated and educated about training, he gets more benefit out of 60lbs dumbbells than most bodybuilders get from double that weight.

    • @bigdaddytrips6197
      @bigdaddytrips6197 3 года назад +1

      He's a moron. His dumbbell advice is terrible.

    • @johntrains1317
      @johntrains1317 2 года назад

      Yup 👍

    • @majungasaurusaaaa
      @majungasaurusaaaa 2 года назад

      @@bigdaddytrips6197 45 degree tuck is much safer. And many people would actually feel too much front delts guillotine pressing. And you get a much deeper stretch rotating the dumbells with a tuck.

    • @willthomas7666
      @willthomas7666 Год назад

      I’m not a huge fan of bens, but doubting his info is pretty funny, the guy knows his sht, and not only competed at the highest level in n bbing, but like I said he knows his stuff lol

    • @willthomas7666
      @willthomas7666 Год назад

      Once u learn how to keep calm in situations like that it becomes easy doing it in others

  • @TayLybb
    @TayLybb 6 лет назад +18

    Love how receptive to coaching Mark is.

  • @phenombebe
    @phenombebe 6 лет назад +25

    Ben maybe one of the most underrated trainers there is his techniques do work if you follow the technique

    • @eduardovaldes4074
      @eduardovaldes4074 3 года назад +2

      90% of his work and success is because most of his bodybuilding career was focused on actual sports science, biomechanics and cell chemistry. His workouts, his diet, his "juice", and even his rest was totally science-based. This man and Jim stoppani are those that took muscular development out of the broscience world

    • @eduardovaldes4074
      @eduardovaldes4074 3 года назад

      @@AlanCarson726 yeah, stoppani maybe focus a lot of his merchandising to his supps, but his workout routines are effective as fuck

    • @PaulyV93
      @PaulyV93 3 года назад

      I’ve followed B Pak tips and advice for years! I’ve learned how to optimally contract muscle and help reduce inflammation from lifts

  • @clap5
    @clap5 6 лет назад +20

    I like bodybuilding for accessory stuff. Lighter weights, working on specific muscles, and getting a nice pump. It's good stuff.

  • @KAS470
    @KAS470 6 лет назад +6

    Ben is so chill and seems like such a calm person it trips me out I wish I could be as centered and grounded as he seems. He's just down to earth and it's interesting to hear him speak and watch him move and how his posture is. Lmao

    • @JeffO-
      @JeffO- 6 лет назад +2

      They always say, "He seemed like such a normal, quiet person."

    • @willthomas7666
      @willthomas7666 Год назад

      If you aren’t relaxed or chill, you can def work on/ practice it, and you’ll be able to get in that state, believe it or not your most productive, aware, and generally at your best/ able to do your best when u are calm, it’s like fighting for ex, it’s way more beneficial to be calm in a fight vs your adrenaline pumping

  • @dunleavy0994
    @dunleavy0994 6 лет назад +7

    The information from Ben is great. I always tweak my training from what I learn from him.

  • @erikec67
    @erikec67 6 лет назад +51

    This was a reminder, are you at the gym to lift the biggest weights you can, or are you there to build the muscles the most effiecient way? Not that one is right or wrong, but figure out what's most important for you.

    • @ramsaybolton7464
      @ramsaybolton7464 4 года назад +1

      That’s so true brother. I was 270 6’1 and very muscular but only lifted light to moderate weight. It was all about the pump man. I was on test too lol and many others.

  • @qweqwe1324
    @qweqwe1324 5 лет назад +19

    8:40 "It feels completely different" exactly, you're doing it properly, when I started Ben's MI40 program, the 1 second Up and 4 seconds negative stimulated the most hypertrophy (Muscle growth) with less then half the weight I used to use. Ben is the best.

  • @danbradleydesign
    @danbradleydesign 6 лет назад +3

    Glad I found this, been struggling with chest press lately. Ben is a genius

  • @RyDeezy
    @RyDeezy 6 лет назад +6

    That flat bench technique is amazing. I'm not huge and 35 lbs feels like torture at the last few reps. Amazing if you keep control and focus on your hand/wrist position with "light hands"

  • @celestialyidum
    @celestialyidum 6 лет назад +2

    Holy shit! I just tried this and my chest is pumped like nothing else. No wonder my outer chest is so much more developed than my inner chest. I've been keeping elbows in, pinching the outside of my pec against my armpit instead of straightening the muscle fibers out.
    This really works

  • @CammyLow999
    @CammyLow999 5 лет назад +14

    Ben Pakulski is actually one punch man

  • @Kaven_Benoit
    @Kaven_Benoit 5 лет назад +1

    @Pak-man aka Ben Pakulski; I only stumbled on your video two weeks ago. I'm really amazed at how simple the explanation about the pec major insertion was so that its contraction be optimal. Because of past shoulder issues, I primarily use heavy dumbbells, so I was skeptical at first since everybody would say: to save your shoulders bring your elbows lower. But in fact, for as long as one uses a slight decline (plate under bench) and arches one's back properly, you can set your elbows close to being in line with one's shoulders without consequences on the condition that one does NOT break form. Turning your hands 45° towards the exterior helps as well. Great reminder where knowing anatomy can lead to improvements...

  • @RorroFort
    @RorroFort 6 лет назад +7

    nice video, bodybuilding style is so different to powerlifting at times! Very chill guy I like his attitude !

  • @RKO1988
    @RKO1988 6 лет назад +8

    I actually like the MI40 workout program and philosophy if you haven't looked into it's a great system for working out

  • @OffDuty
    @OffDuty 6 лет назад +122

    This is probably a great exercise. The key is not going too heavy, maintaining proper form, and drop your ego.

    • @blackphoenix8932
      @blackphoenix8932 6 лет назад +11

      Agreed, best not to force the issue with the ROM at the bottom too.
      People with shoulder issues would do well to do these lying on the floor.

    • @oldironking6375
      @oldironking6375 6 лет назад +1

      BlackPhoenix 72 yeah good point

    • @williamchen1040
      @williamchen1040 6 лет назад +1

      Did you get that from Jeff Cavalier?

    • @blackphoenix8932
      @blackphoenix8932 6 лет назад

      william chen Who?

    • @AbesamisM
      @AbesamisM 6 лет назад +1

      william chen I love Jeff ha

  • @stuna101a
    @stuna101a 6 лет назад +1

    Dumbbell flys and decline bench press along with dips will get you the chest you want. That simple, figuring out weight and reps is the trickiest part.

  • @DeusExMachina50
    @DeusExMachina50 6 лет назад

    Ben really does a great job covering the art and science of bodybuilding.

  • @easyeasely
    @easyeasely 6 лет назад +19

    9:15 when you make eye contact with someone you know at the store.

  • @Sb631flex
    @Sb631flex Год назад

    Respect respect respect the understanding of biomechanics, physiology, intensity and failure Justin. Very good. Yes concentric failure, eccentric failure, intensifiers. These are all end roads into the depths and effects of recoverability. Great job understanding and explaining that part too. Also on the form and cadence. Excellent. You are a pro’s pro my man. People - watch and learn here. Training like this will keep you functional into your later years of life injury free. Know your limits especially in a deficit. Remind me of Ben Pakulski.

  • @jazzzman999
    @jazzzman999 6 лет назад

    Wow, this channel is awesome! So many knowledgeable people on here with kinesiology degrees commenting on not to press like this. God bless the internet!

  • @maximad818
    @maximad818 5 лет назад

    thats what i teach my clients .. keep the weights close to shoulders twisted alil bit .. keep ur chest stressed up and down feel the muscle from out side into inside .. this video was really great and clear .. thanks ben .. you amazing 💪👌

  • @sreeragraghunathan5573
    @sreeragraghunathan5573 5 лет назад +9

    Ben doesn't move his elbow below parallel but all other guys are going way beyond. That's the secret to protect shoulders I guess.

    • @Franky-zc3xx
      @Franky-zc3xx 3 года назад +1

      Couldn't agree more. Lower than parallel using this form is gonna cause problems.

    • @cowboyz2k3
      @cowboyz2k3 4 месяца назад

      @@Franky-zc3xx Definitely

  • @awreckingball
    @awreckingball 6 лет назад +4

    So much for the Slingshot!

  • @jeffwilliams8464
    @jeffwilliams8464 5 лет назад +1

    Ben is a smart dude. I really like his view on kinesiology

  • @jeffersong9923
    @jeffersong9923 5 лет назад +2

    Tons of value - thank you!!

  • @ajsal1902
    @ajsal1902 6 лет назад +1

    Always learning on this channel! Thank you!!!

  • @Jeffrey957
    @Jeffrey957 2 года назад

    I watched this whole video and took from it so great full for the internet and free advice from a pro.

  • @_ErIc1976
    @_ErIc1976 5 лет назад +1

    I just learned something about insertion of the peck. I’ve been doing it wrong thank you Ben for these videos I watch your videos all the time

  • @_ErIc1976
    @_ErIc1976 5 лет назад

    This Ben guy is really smart I’ve learned a lot from his videos

  • @CriticalThinking88
    @CriticalThinking88 6 лет назад

    Love B Pak, his approach and MI40 has made a big difference for me.

  • @andreasgiulio4922
    @andreasgiulio4922 6 лет назад

    Superb. PakMan is among the most intelligent of weightlifters. Also commendable is the modeling of effective use of moderate weight.

  • @lohangoulart9275
    @lohangoulart9275 6 лет назад +1

    Dude is so blunt, would love to train with him. Could learn so much so quickly

  • @thouveninvijayan3073
    @thouveninvijayan3073 6 лет назад

    nice bodybuilding approach ! It's nice to see Ben, here

  • @TheOdiesel
    @TheOdiesel 2 года назад +1

    Ben P!!!!! He's a freakin genius!!!

  • @kovacsistvan1554
    @kovacsistvan1554 6 лет назад +21

    "Building a Huge Chest" -ASMR

  • @apracity7672
    @apracity7672 6 лет назад +4

    The thing with tucked in db press is that its much better on the shoulders

  • @jakegrace108
    @jakegrace108 6 лет назад +1

    Stoked to see BPAK and get this tutorial thx guys!

  • @justicewarrior9187
    @justicewarrior9187 6 лет назад +1

    WHAT???
    FUCKING BEN PAKULSKI???
    THIS IS GONNA BE EPIC!!!!

  • @Romanuno
    @Romanuno 5 лет назад +1

    Ben is an encyclopedia!!!

  • @chantalsanford7740
    @chantalsanford7740 3 года назад +1

    I mean styles vary, but, a man who is a successful bodybuilder and cultivated his carrier around competing and learning the science/ mechanics behind it .... most likely knows a thing two about a thing or two. Just a humble opinion 🙏.

  • @mizeryhed
    @mizeryhed 6 лет назад +12

    Mark: insert “powerlifting reasoning and Logical statement”
    Ben: Error this does not compute! Error this does not compute!
    😂😂

  • @robertelee4135
    @robertelee4135 2 года назад +1

    How can you save your shoulders when pressing with your elbows directly to the side of your body?

  • @tomdrake3787
    @tomdrake3787 6 лет назад +21

    Ben has a great personality lol

  • @dennielittle3297
    @dennielittle3297 5 лет назад

    Uuhhh...Mark this video is going to take somebody's gains away with an injury (place disclaimer here) I just did a speed bench workout with not a lot of pain....until I saw this! Love and respect Mark

  • @alexreal2499
    @alexreal2499 6 лет назад

    Great video.. Apparently from the comments people forget Bodybuilding vs Powerlifting. Bodybuilding is using full range of motion of the muscle for maximum hypertrophy. Powerlifting is maximum efficiency in minimalist range of motion to execute a maximum lift. So in both lifting syles, perfect form is required or injury will result with time when under max weights. So practice your technique first.

  • @Iallisios
    @Iallisios 6 лет назад

    Great advice. Thank you for sharing guys.

  • @codywhitaker8830
    @codywhitaker8830 6 лет назад +25

    This is actually a smart way to press for maximum shoulder impengment......

    • @mrla6240
      @mrla6240 6 лет назад

      haha! best comment

    • @eliteviktor3
      @eliteviktor3 6 лет назад

      Not when u align the elbows like that

    • @joelm2692
      @joelm2692 5 лет назад

      I was thinking same thing
      No bueno

  • @vinny6_9
    @vinny6_9 6 лет назад +1

    Did heavy DB sets last night with elbows tucked in. Chesticles are sore today. What gives?

  • @velse9869
    @velse9869 6 лет назад

    LMFAO @9:16, that's the look your Dad gives you when you won't stfu in front of guests

  • @ryanjohnston4249
    @ryanjohnston4249 2 года назад

    This is very interesting because Pakulski's hand placement is like Vince Gironda's for bench press. Very wide, lower weight and much more concerned about the right kind of stress on the pectoral muscles.

  • @robyjason
    @robyjason 6 лет назад

    Great collab big fan of both of you. Would be amazing to see one of these for quads/back squats

  • @MrMaxenen11
    @MrMaxenen11 6 лет назад

    This was really interesting. Well done!

  • @ryandunlop8305
    @ryandunlop8305 6 лет назад

    Wow what great insight in this video. I will always think of muscles now, working in one direction ..aka straight line to maximize hypertrophy.

  • @Bunghole35
    @Bunghole35 6 лет назад

    BPak is one of the most intelligent Bodybuilders!!! All of the haters on this channel aren't understanding his training techniques!!! It's not about ego lifting or progressive overload. It's about TUT and controlling the weight and connecting the muscle with the mind!!! Squeezing out every rep not just pushing the weight and going through the motions!!!

  • @johntrains1317
    @johntrains1317 2 года назад +1

    Ben is amazing.

  • @ryanhillerson2002
    @ryanhillerson2002 Год назад

    Really good video, thanks

  • @alvinbrooks80
    @alvinbrooks80 6 лет назад

    This was very cool and insightful info

  • @CaptainAbmerica
    @CaptainAbmerica 6 лет назад

    That land before time music halfway through the video threw me off haha. Took me way way back.

  • @tshn1971
    @tshn1971 6 лет назад

    Great video, learned a lot from it !

  • @ericf1721
    @ericf1721 6 лет назад

    Recently I've been dropping my elbows to to keep the pressure off of my shoulders and save my shoulder joints it's been working for me do you guys really think you should keep the elbows flared out

  • @NicAddictedROK
    @NicAddictedROK 6 лет назад

    is this a stretch b4 I press dumbbells correctly?
    or is this a video on how not to press dumbbells?

  • @SeizedaJay
    @SeizedaJay 6 лет назад +3

    How is this different than a dumbbell fly? or cable fly?

    • @LumisKnight
      @LumisKnight 6 лет назад +1

      Yowel Flies you don't involve your triceps at all. You use Db press as a compound movement to overload

  • @jasonperry51281
    @jasonperry51281 Год назад +1

    I thought you are supposed to keep elbows tucked in to prevent shoulder injury ..???

  • @Mattydunde
    @Mattydunde 4 года назад

    Bpak! Son listen and learn this guy is intelligent and has learned how every muscle works. I wish I could meet him.

  • @browncmp
    @browncmp 3 года назад

    But, I dislocated my shoulder, I cant have my elbows out for bench. Am I screwed?

  • @jediknight1209
    @jediknight1209 3 года назад

    Not sure why some videos there's no taking the dumbell up so your arms are squeezing your chest to activate insertion points etc

  • @aleslip666
    @aleslip666 6 лет назад

    Mark Bell at 16:20 funny as always!!!! lov u guys!! ahahahah

  • @patricktrossbach668
    @patricktrossbach668 6 лет назад

    I wish you would have introduced Ben and made light of who he is and the amazing things he has done in body building

  • @David-DB1993
    @David-DB1993 3 года назад

    Gives me the feeling of a press with a minor touch of fly stretch.

  • @danielkirkland3366
    @danielkirkland3366 4 года назад

    First tip - higher elbows on pressing = good bye shoulder joints

  • @carsonturcotte9657
    @carsonturcotte9657 6 лет назад

    Chest fly is one of the best pec developers. Looks like a less dangerous chest fly. Take the same approach with lower weights imo

  • @Mongoosemcqueen
    @Mongoosemcqueen 6 лет назад +4

    MARK HAVE YOU WEIGHED ALL YOUR DUMBBELLS YET????

  • @nathanl5091
    @nathanl5091 6 лет назад +35

    I did it this way for ever
    Shoulder hurts. Started benching elbows in thanks to videos. Never have shoulder pain anymore. SOOO no thx

    • @mrla6240
      @mrla6240 6 лет назад

      same here!

    • @spodergibbs5088
      @spodergibbs5088 6 лет назад +15

      That doesn’t mean it’s wrong. I could almost immediately conclude you were lifting too heavy and failed to understand the point of this video.

    • @joelxala6620
      @joelxala6620 6 лет назад +1

      That or flexing shoulder forward creating tension at shoulder. Ben advocates bodybuilding, which is kinda the apposite of strength and power lifting. Look at his position on bench and spine placement.

    • @conbjjicon
      @conbjjicon 5 лет назад +1

      Also could be posture related or an underlying bicep issue....

  • @aaronguerrero8559
    @aaronguerrero8559 4 года назад

    The problem I have is when I try to do chest with my elbows perpendicular to my chest in the chest presses is I feel more strain on shoulder.

  • @ItsTheMunz
    @ItsTheMunz 4 года назад

    “Pressing like that will fuck up your shoulders.”
    Yeah if you’re thinking about strength instead of recruiting your pecs. If you’re going for a 1 rep max and your concern is your shoulders you should do a shoulder width close grip bench press. That will minimize internal rotation. Ben is discussing how to recruit a muscle function.

  • @bowling4clarity817
    @bowling4clarity817 6 лет назад +9

    This video should be called Hunting For A Pec Tear .

  • @HarishVaithy
    @HarishVaithy 6 лет назад +9

    Had a feeling Ben was Canadian for some reason

  • @GetKinetic1one
    @GetKinetic1one 5 лет назад

    What shoes you wearing Ben?

  • @nem68
    @nem68 6 лет назад

    Hey when I do that style I feel
    Like my shoulder is getting ripped.. I feel the wider I go my shoulders kik in ?? Any help plz would help

  • @dreaMje13
    @dreaMje13 6 лет назад +6

    Ill keep that heavy weight no brain shitt till i diee

  • @beamzy7586
    @beamzy7586 6 лет назад +1

    For everyone concerned with injury, use light weight and focus on the stretch. This wide press is similar to a slow-eccentric fly. Keep the sucker under control rather than banging them off as quickly as you can.

  • @danstafford5977
    @danstafford5977 3 года назад

    The barbell bench press the bar travels in a vertical line... the dumbbell bench press the dumbbells can travel in an arc!

  • @danstafford5977
    @danstafford5977 3 года назад

    A flat bench press is a mid-range exercise... there's no stretch at the bottom or contraction at the top... it's a pumping action.... hence the term pumping iron!

  • @tandoflex8074
    @tandoflex8074 6 лет назад

    Try the guillotine press using light weight and you'll feel a crazy difference.
    I'm sure this movement is a bit better but you can get just as much activation and less shoulder strain by flaring your elbows a bit less.

  • @KUfraskins
    @KUfraskins 4 года назад +1

    Ben is like the complete opposite if Ronnie Coleman lol

  • @douglasachaiba7885
    @douglasachaiba7885 2 года назад

    That wide dumbbell press is going to screw up your shoulder. You can still get chest activation with tucked elbows. Once it's not too close to the lats. If you follow his advice you need to use light weights.

  • @SbassLaser
    @SbassLaser 6 лет назад

    i cant believe how easy he makes it look pressing 120's with his elbows straight out like that. If dude took a couple months to train for powerlifting he would be stronk as fuckk

  • @GirthGod
    @GirthGod 6 лет назад

    That’s how I use the pec dec fly. Get a great contraction in a more controlled manner. But I’d rather press the way every world class strength athlete has taught me, on this channel. But I get what they’re doing.

  • @sudhirjoshi8888
    @sudhirjoshi8888 6 лет назад +2

    Thanx Mark..!!!!

  • @wardstanford3406
    @wardstanford3406 6 лет назад +2

    what brand of polo is mark wearing? I struggle to find a good looking polo for bigger guys

  • @joelm2692
    @joelm2692 5 лет назад

    Bell working out in street clothes lol
    He’s the man!!

  • @karinaguerra9726
    @karinaguerra9726 6 лет назад

    Can u do a video on trying to even out body part as a bodybuilder

  • @vrominatorx2668
    @vrominatorx2668 6 лет назад +9

    Pakulski's gains were not loyal.

    • @mattbudesa3038
      @mattbudesa3038 6 лет назад +1

      Vrominator X Right. Kind of forgot about him. Was like damb this fools small now.

    • @vrominatorx2668
      @vrominatorx2668 6 лет назад

      Yeah he must have been around 300 lbs 10 years ago. Was freaking huge.

    • @MAWietrzykowski
      @MAWietrzykowski 6 лет назад

      He said in his podcast he went off roids cold turkey just to see what would happen and had double digit test for a year (below 350 legally qualifies your for HRT). He's playing around now, with gains being the exact opposite what he wants.

    • @KingRockets
      @KingRockets 6 лет назад

      Damn, so is he now on TRT for life?

    • @MAWietrzykowski
      @MAWietrzykowski 6 лет назад +2

      It was Episode 35 of his Muscle Expert podcast, the one with Paul Carter, when they joke about how it's almost impossible to loose gains once you've been huge for a long time and you have to actually try to get small. The whole thing is worth listening to, so you should to it.
      It's on benpakulski.com/podcasts/paul/

  • @omarmahfouz5599
    @omarmahfouz5599 6 лет назад

    am unable to spot the difference, dont we all dumbell press this way?

  • @cosmogamer9914
    @cosmogamer9914 6 лет назад

    ben seems like he'd be a great coach...i'd probably hire him if was a pro

  • @danstafford5977
    @danstafford5977 3 года назад

    A barbell bench press the arms becomes the stabilizers.... the dumbbell bench press the pecs become the stabilizers!

  • @ToraJutsu01
    @ToraJutsu01 6 лет назад

    All these comments about tearing pecs & hurting shoulders are misplaced. In BPaks style of hyp training you aren’t likely to hurt anything as everything is geared towards focusing and taxing one muscle, not moving more net weight. When you fatigue it’s in the pec not the stabilising structure or assisting muscles so they can still help out if needed. You push enough weight to fatigue the pec under concentrated isolation, not enough to fatigue the “press” movement. It’s like learning to do a DB Row where you only get Lat fatigue & no biceps fatigue because if the forearm stays vertical there’s no force applied to the Bi’s.
    Also how common are injuries in powerlifting? Does that stop you?

  • @johanhansson4574
    @johanhansson4574 2 года назад +1

    The body doesn't really work like that hitting just the fibers that are in a straight line from origin to insertion. It uses fibers from different direction to pull on your limb.

  • @greveeen
    @greveeen 5 лет назад +1

    I wanna know what AthleanX has to say about this form