Man I literally just saw this channel's subs go up by 1,500 during the duration of this video. And I can see why. Great content, good personality, no bro science, no fake natty claims. Awesome.
Holy CRAP! I did this chest workout yesterday, and my pecs are FRIED today... 'sore like never before' --- And I'm so happy about it, I can't even tell you --- I too am one of those guys who's worked out for years doing what you described in vid# 1, James -- knocking myself out on every standard method of weight training for a looong time (I've been steady-on in the gym, cycling weight routines and cardio 3-4 days a week since 2005) -- I've used what I understood as 'good' form and avoided injuries, so I got some good results, but have been inwardly sad for some time about my lagging body parts... a number of which you have addressed in these vids. It seemed that no matter how hard I worked them, they looked just the same, month after month. I had good reasons to be sad! But I didn't quit working out -- and that's good news, I realize. After yesterday's four (just four!) chest-destroying routines of 20-10-10-15 limited-rest reps (they were HARD -- I was breathing like a buffalo), I am a BELIEVER now, pal -- THANKS, James. I'm greatly looking forward to more of the same --- God bless, sir!
Agreed! So good to read comments like these because I have a similar journey. Began at 25 with not even being able to do a single pull up, but I knew that I could start with controlled negatives and worked my way up from there. I learnt how to deadlift properly at 26 and was all about the compound movements etc. I did my first successful cut at 27 and achieved a nice, lean physique with my first ever six pack. Then I got fat XD and went on seesaws, still learning a lot but never truly seeing the results I wanted. Two months ago I decided enough was enough and took a good look at my diet (normal, estimated macros, no drastic restrictions other than low sugars and hardly any alcohol). I ditched the protein shakes too just to see how I could cut with simply whole foods (besides, I'd been on ON Platinum and getting random hot flushes). I trained with dedication and intensity, and I made sure I got enough sleep. I saw some results... all good thus far. And then I came across this channel from a RUclips recommendation. I'd wanted width in my back and more development in my shoulders, so I gave his two routines a shot. It's been just over a month now and boy I absolutely love where I'm going. Yes, my musculature is more pronounced because of the cut but I can't deny that for the first time I see genuine improvements in their development too. Not so much for size I guess since I'm in a caloric deficit (I hope haha because I don't track too hard) but shaping them. I looked at photos from June compared to August and there are visible differences. So I'd say, after four years I finally feel aware enough to know what do to. But James Grage, man, so blessed that he shares because he's taking me to the levels I want to go. Thanks for sharing your story, this is mine. Let's keep it up!
For the longest time my chest workouts were mostly arm workouts. I tried those one arm crossovers today and had the best chest pump ever. Thank you so much.
I been working out for years and have tried a lot off different routines with minimal results . I've been doing your workouts for a month now and have seen amazing gains . Good stuff man thanks for posting 👍
Now when I do incline bench I use the Smith Machine. I feel it more in my chest and less in my triceps or delts. I also do dumbell press, low cable fly's, hybrid incline machine press, and kneeling barbell press.
Awesome video. No nonsense and straight to the point. I tried this method last night and my chest is finally hurting in the places that I was trying to target. Thank you so much.
I'm so glad I saw this. I can't do Flys on a flat bench. They just kill my shoulders. Floor Flys don't bother me. But this tip,raising the bench one notch,and doing the exercise that way is great! Thanks! I just liked snd subbed to your channel!
i saw in some videos people doing unilateral flys in that way,but didn't know why and however i seen very few times..now that i know better,i'm sure that i will try next monday ! thanks man!
More questions for yah brah... How do we fix uneven non-symmetrical muscles? (This question may lead to many videos for different muscles) How to help with focusing on form? How to further help with really getting that mind to muscle mantra to isolate the muscle you want? What are your flaws and sticky points? And what did you do to get through them? Any stretching videos? How much of a factor does genetics play in building a great aesthetic figure? How many years would be a ballpark considerably reasonable amount of time to really transform? As in, if you were to start lifting and never look at a mirror for said set length of time, how long would that be whereas you wouldn't recognize yourself? Can you really get into how building muscle can realistically force your body to lose adequate fat? Well, there you go. I hope this helps at least a little compared to how much your videos helped me.
Thanks for all these videos... . I have been following many fitness trainers /youtubers and their techniques but you are way way ahead of them and these tips are Gold.... I am getting that burn in the chest following these steps... Thanks James
Excellent video!! These techniques fall right in line with what I am already doing. I also use the fly machine for pecs/delts to get maximum contraction of the pec. I use one the machine with one arm at a time to allow my arms to cross over my body. It leads to crazy pumps!
I used your advice for my back and arms workout today and honestly this was the best back and arms workout I can remember doing. the weights I could lift were reduced which I expected but I could definitely feel much better contraction and the lighter weights were much tougher than the heavier ones that I used before on a regular basis. Thank you do much for doing this. Can't wait for my shoulder and chest workout tomorrow.
I used to watch your videos with BPI called 60 seconds muscle something. I loved those videos until they stopped posting them and just now I found this channel I'm happy. Thank you so much for sharing your information and knowledge really appreciate that god bless you.
Thanks so much. I tried a bunch of different exercises but none of them really worked. With this approach I can now see my upper pecs develop for the first time…
Very helpful ! After years of grinding I'm finally starting to get some good results on this area, I have never thought to cross my arms like that on a cable fly. Great stuff !
I think I've told everyone I know about how awesome James Grage is! Your videos are awesome and so are you man, taking time out of a busy life like yours to put out awesome videos, guys as genuine as yourself are hard to find. Thanks for the great information brother.
Very helpful, thank you! With no access to a cable machine, do you think the same movement with a band (the wide, flat type attached to a pull-up bar) can be just as effective?
I blew out my right shoulder going heavy on incl presses. I started the cable exercise and damn it works. This is the beat advice i heard Will subscribe
It works! I did this the other day, people were looking at me like I dont know what I am doing. Lol But, this upperchest workout fired up my chest while I am avoiding shoulder pain since I have mino shoulder impeanchment.
Great as always...Maybe one of the best "teachers" on youtube. Way to go James! Would love to get coached by you! Looking forward to the next episodes ;) You should have a complete program with all this information! Would buy it immediately...
Greet advise James !! I followed the advise yesterday, today I feel the burn on the upper chest,,, thx brother ! "When you get a chance can you do one on legs ,,
Thanks for the tips, I enjoy watching for tips. Cutting from 207 to 167 in 6 months while building muscle or trying too, I need the help. Especially now that's not much fat hiding my muscles. Thanks again
This is very informative and helpful. My triceps and anterior delts do tend to overpower the rest of my upper body, and my chest grows very slowly (actually, it doesn't seem to grow at all). My triceps overpower my biceps, and my anterior head overpowers my medial on shoulder movements. Now, I know why that's happening. I do all of my chest movements "the anterior delt and tricep way" for sure. Too great of an incline on the dumbbell press, and not using full ROM with cables or presses. So helpful. I have never found a solution to my issue before. Also, as a female, it's harder for me "connect" with my pectoral muscles (for obvious reasons- I can't even see most of them!). I have been stuck on repping 40 lb dbs for incline bench for as long as I can remember (35s for flat bench- my upper pecs are weirdly stronger than my mid and lower. Perhaps because I can actually see them, so they're easier to connect with?), while the rest of my muscles continue to get stronger. Thank you so much!!!
The upper chest is such an important part & it either makes or breaks the chest. If you have no upper chest, the rest will look bad. But it's so hard to build it.
Hey James ! What do you think about "reverse grip bench press" (on a flat bench) as compound movement ? It seems that it target chest more than the standard grip...
Heh David. You can work your upper chest with push-ups but you're not going to be able to isolate your chest with them. To get more of the upper chest you're going to want to elevate your feet slightly. This is going to mimic an incline press. Just don't go to steep or you'll get too much of your delts
Man I literally just saw this channel's subs go up by 1,500 during the duration of this video. And I can see why. Great content, good personality, no bro science, no fake natty claims. Awesome.
Holy CRAP! I did this chest workout yesterday, and my pecs are FRIED today... 'sore like never before' ---
And I'm so happy about it, I can't even tell you ---
I too am one of those guys who's worked out for years doing what you described in vid# 1, James -- knocking myself out on every standard method of weight training for a looong time (I've been steady-on in the gym, cycling weight routines and cardio 3-4 days a week since 2005) -- I've used what I understood as 'good' form and avoided injuries, so I got some good results, but have been inwardly sad for some time about my lagging body parts... a number of which you have addressed in these vids. It seemed that no matter how hard I worked them, they looked just the same, month after month. I had good reasons to be sad! But I didn't quit working out -- and that's good news, I realize.
After yesterday's four (just four!) chest-destroying routines of 20-10-10-15 limited-rest reps (they were HARD -- I was breathing like a buffalo), I am a BELIEVER now, pal --
THANKS, James. I'm greatly looking forward to more of the same --- God bless, sir!
Agreed! So good to read comments like these because I have a similar journey.
Began at 25 with not even being able to do a single pull up, but I knew that I could start with controlled negatives and worked my way up from there. I learnt how to deadlift properly at 26 and was all about the compound movements etc. I did my first successful cut at 27 and achieved a nice, lean physique with my first ever six pack. Then I got fat XD and went on seesaws, still learning a lot but never truly seeing the results I wanted.
Two months ago I decided enough was enough and took a good look at my diet (normal, estimated macros, no drastic restrictions other than low sugars and hardly any alcohol). I ditched the protein shakes too just to see how I could cut with simply whole foods (besides, I'd been on ON Platinum and getting random hot flushes). I trained with dedication and intensity, and I made sure I got enough sleep. I saw some results... all good thus far.
And then I came across this channel from a RUclips recommendation. I'd wanted width in my back and more development in my shoulders, so I gave his two routines a shot. It's been just over a month now and boy I absolutely love where I'm going. Yes, my musculature is more pronounced because of the cut but I can't deny that for the first time I see genuine improvements in their development too. Not so much for size I guess since I'm in a caloric deficit (I hope haha because I don't track too hard) but shaping them. I looked at photos from June compared to August and there are visible differences.
So I'd say, after four years I finally feel aware enough to know what do to. But James Grage, man, so blessed that he shares because he's taking me to the levels I want to go. Thanks for sharing your story, this is mine. Let's keep it up!
being sore is actually not that good tho ..
For the longest time my chest workouts were mostly arm workouts. I tried those one arm crossovers today and had the best chest pump ever. Thank you so much.
this actually works. and i have watched so many of other videos, hired so many trainers, with no good results. Thank you.
5 years later and I still swear by this workout.
I been working out for years and have tried a lot off different routines with minimal results . I've been doing your workouts for a month now and have seen amazing gains . Good stuff man thanks for posting 👍
James has some of the best advice. I like athleen x, but couldn't help notice he posted a flat out copy of the back video James did.
Now when I do incline bench I use the Smith Machine. I feel it more in my chest and less in my triceps or delts. I also do dumbell press, low cable fly's, hybrid incline machine press, and kneeling barbell press.
That one arm cable cross is the best upper pec isolation exercise I have ever done.
6:53 Call it The Grage Crossover ;)
LOL. I like it.
The Grageover
Awesome video. No nonsense and straight to the point. I tried this method last night and my chest is finally hurting in the places that I was trying to target. Thank you so much.
Nice explanation on the different types of angles to build the UC. Thx.
Visualizing the insertion points really helps me understand the difference in the exercises. Great job.
Cool. Glad you found it helpful.
Best physiodynamic explanation up to now. TKS !
I'm so glad I saw this. I can't do Flys on a flat bench. They just kill my shoulders. Floor Flys don't bother me. But this tip,raising the bench one notch,and doing the exercise that way is great! Thanks! I just liked snd subbed to your channel!
thanks a lot for your prefessional advice
mansouri nouredine
James is the man!! I trained couple years and never felt the burn in my chest until now thank you james keep up these amazing video's
i saw in some videos people doing unilateral flys in that way,but didn't know why and however i seen very few times..now that i know better,i'm sure that i will try next monday ! thanks man!
Very interresting and well done video. Thank you very much !
More questions for yah brah...
How do we fix uneven non-symmetrical muscles? (This question may lead to many videos for different muscles)
How to help with focusing on form?
How to further help with really getting that mind to muscle mantra to isolate the muscle you want?
What are your flaws and sticky points?
And what did you do to get through them?
Any stretching videos?
How much of a factor does genetics play in building a great aesthetic figure?
How many years would be a ballpark considerably reasonable amount of time to really transform?
As in, if you were to start lifting and never look at a mirror for said set length of time, how long would that be whereas you wouldn't recognize yourself?
Can you really get into how building muscle can realistically force your body to lose adequate fat?
Well, there you go. I hope this helps at least a little compared to how much your videos helped me.
Thanks for all these videos...
. I have been following many fitness trainers /youtubers and their techniques but you are way way ahead of them and these tips are Gold.... I am getting that burn in the chest following these steps... Thanks James
this video was awesome. I never seen one explain the like this. I definitely will add this to my work out
Very helpful!!!!.....Can't wait for your Shoulders and back workout videos
Excellent video!! These techniques fall right in line with what I am already doing. I also use the fly machine for pecs/delts to get maximum contraction of the pec. I use one the machine with one arm at a time to allow my arms to cross over my body. It leads to crazy pumps!
I used your advice for my back and arms workout today and honestly this was the best back and arms workout I can remember doing. the weights I could lift were reduced which I expected but I could definitely feel much better contraction and the lighter weights were much tougher than the heavier ones that I used before on a regular basis. Thank you do much for doing this. Can't wait for my shoulder and chest workout tomorrow.
Like simon cooper said this is the one ive been waiting for. would love one for rear deltoids or lower trap head
Hey brother. After chest we'll jump into delts
I second that !
Hey Grage thanks for the advise! Keep these videos coming. your the man brother!
I used to watch your videos with BPI called 60 seconds muscle something. I loved those videos until they stopped posting them and just now I found this channel I'm happy. Thank you so much for sharing your information and knowledge really appreciate that god bless you.
Great video - Great information from someone who clearly has genuine knowledge. Really helpful, many thanks!
You're very welcome brother
Awesome video! Now I understand better how to improve my game. Thanks a lot James!
You are brilliant James! :) This is the most detailed and revealing chest video on the RUclips! Awesomely done. Thumbs up!
I had been doing this movement for a while and couldn't remember where I saw it. Now I remember.
Thanks so much. I tried a bunch of different exercises but none of them really worked. With this approach I can now see my upper pecs develop for the first time…
Great technique with the high cable squeeze for upper cest!! It's about 6 hours since my workout and my chest is still burnin' lol Thanks man
Awesome! Glad you liked it my friend
Keep the videos coming thank you very educational!!!
All the way from Houston! Thanks a lot for the useful youtube upload Mr. James.
your advanced techniques are saved in my Playlist 💪👌👍🖒
thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us it's going to transform my training!
Thank you Jame.
you make it simple and helpful,can't wait to shoulders and Legs video.
Awesome video bro I've been fatiguing the anterior delts and hardly getting any pec contraction, gonna switch it up
tonight.
Very helpful ! After years of grinding I'm finally starting to get some good results on this area, I have never thought to cross my arms like that on a cable fly. Great stuff !
Glad you found it helpful my friend.
another great video James, thanks for the tips can't wait to implement them into my training.
Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you so, so much!!
Great video, I'll have to try those - Thanks!
I think I've told everyone I know about how awesome James Grage is! Your videos are awesome and so are you man, taking time out of a busy life like yours to put out awesome videos, guys as genuine as yourself are hard to find. Thanks for the great information brother.
Hey Cody. Thanks brother. I really appreciate the support. Encourages me to continue putting out new videos.
Great info sir will definitely try this in next session
Really working advices! Thanks a lot, James!
BEST CONTENT!!! and i watch a lot, GREAT WORK!
Great explanation/advise James, thanks...
I just started watching your vids a few days ago. I love em, good tips, very helpful information for those who are serious about gym life. Salute
Very helpful, thank you! With no access to a cable machine, do you think the same movement with a band (the wide, flat type attached to a pull-up bar) can be just as effective?
i went for it, it actually gave results.
thanks
glad others struggle with this. thanks for the video.
Loved the video... great content and picked a few tricks as well. Thanks man and rock on :)
Hey man! Just subscribed...Imma try these chest techniques out tonight. They seem very helpful. Thanks!
Best explanation as always thanks dude
Thanks so much for this. I've always had a problem isolating my upper chest. This is perfect!!
tried this exercise yesterday, awesome videos bro keep it up!!!
Loving your work Bra! Thanks for takin the time outta your day to share the info. Keep it coming look forward to next week 👍
Thanks brother!
Need to try that one armed cable thing. Looks promising!
Looking much better style wise!!!! good video
Thanks brother
I blew out my right shoulder going heavy on incl presses. I started the cable exercise and damn it works. This is the beat advice i heard Will subscribe
you are great man. really really helpful and understandable!
It works! I did this the other day, people were looking at me like I dont know what I am doing. Lol
But, this upperchest workout fired up my chest while I am avoiding shoulder pain since I have mino shoulder impeanchment.
Nice! That mind-muscle connection doesn't lie.
Thank you so much for these videos! Love them!
Sore Chest from Brazil, man! The best...
thanks from Texas great information will apply to my gains :)
Nice one buddy I'll incorporate this into my workout tonight! subbed
Doing lots of experimenting with single arm movements (cables) so you can feel the movement with the other arm. Works great.
Chest day is going to be 400% better!!! Great video James, super informative
fantastic vid....learnt heaps
this is brilliant. thank you!
very informative video! love it.. Great job!
Thanks Rafael. Appreciate the positive feedback.
awesome I needed this info....another good one is two dumbells squeezing them together as you're going up and down....thanks for the info tho!
Thanks man! Top pointers.
Great as always...Maybe one of the best "teachers" on youtube.
Way to go James!
Would love to get coached by you!
Looking forward to the next episodes ;)
You should have a complete program with all this information!
Would buy it immediately...
Thank you for the awesome compliment! Appreciate the support brother.
Give credit where credit is due.
You are just on point with your informations!
Simply works, no BS.
Been waiting for this come out
Great information again👍👍👍
really informative, I learnt from from this video. thanks man
You're very welcome my friend.
Most underrated RUclips channel.
This was a great video man! Always have trouble getting the delts out of the equation. I'm ready to smash it today
Greet advise James !! I followed the advise yesterday, today I feel the burn on the upper chest,,, thx brother ! "When you get a chance can you do one on legs ,,
Respects..Very knowledgeable man.
Thanks for the tips, I enjoy watching for tips. Cutting from 207 to 167 in 6 months while building muscle or trying too, I need the help. Especially now that's not much fat hiding my muscles. Thanks again
Awesome. Keep me posted on your progress brother
great video makes sense. most training gurus are not as informed or knowledgeable
great advice keep up the good work
Thanks brother!
Thank you James, This was a Kick Ass workout. I look forward to doing more with you.
Thanks Bro.
This is very informative and helpful. My triceps and anterior delts do tend to overpower the rest of my upper body, and my chest grows very slowly (actually, it doesn't seem to grow at all). My triceps overpower my biceps, and my anterior head overpowers my medial on shoulder movements. Now, I know why that's happening. I do all of my chest movements "the anterior delt and tricep way" for sure. Too great of an incline on the dumbbell press, and not using full ROM with cables or presses. So helpful. I have never found a solution to my issue before. Also, as a female, it's harder for me "connect" with my pectoral muscles (for obvious reasons- I can't even see most of them!). I have been stuck on repping 40 lb dbs for incline bench for as long as I can remember (35s for flat bench- my upper pecs are weirdly stronger than my mid and lower. Perhaps because I can actually see them, so they're easier to connect with?), while the rest of my muscles continue to get stronger. Thank you so much!!!
Outstanding content
The upper chest is such an important part & it either makes or breaks the chest. If you have no upper chest, the rest will look bad. But it's so hard to build it.
Going to try this ...
I'd love to dub that the James Grage special
best explanation I've seen ....can you show me/us a way to target that muscle at home without equipment?
Get resistance bands,same as cable,tie one end on something and feels just like cables
Great info thank you!
Great video James
Good videos buddy. keep up the good work.
Thanks Kenneth. Appreciate the feedback my friend
Hey James ! What do you think about "reverse grip bench press" (on a flat bench) as compound movement ? It seems that it target chest more than the standard grip...
Vert good video. Vert clear explanition. Then i have question. How can you isolate your upper chest with push ups
Heh David. You can work your upper chest with push-ups but you're not going to be able to isolate your chest with them. To get more of the upper chest you're going to want to elevate your feet slightly. This is going to mimic an incline press. Just don't go to steep or you'll get too much of your delts
Awesome knowledge. Have changed up my chest routine and seeing benefits... I miss your hat! :D
You deserve more subscribers than Jeff Cavilere
You shut your mouth, Lord Cavaliere can hear you say that and he WILL reap you of your gains.
@@heithheithinson2495 Lord Cavaliere will bust your rotator cuffs
Hahaha is this the same Jesse??