Brad's great isn't he-so much excellent advice, and once laughed (or at least pretended to) when I said he needed some new camouflage because we can still see him sitting in his car whilst wearing his Army uniform in a video.
Got to bench tonight to try to hone these tips in. I know them academically but the army simple way you laid them out will help me cue them better I think. I've only been lifting for a year and a half, got small, long arms. Hoping to hit 315 on bench eventually. I think these tips will help!
I'm Definitely going to try hold my breath, use more leg drive and squeeze the bar now. I enjoy bench a lot but I have suffered a couple of shoulder injuries from not focusing 100% so I'm always looking for ways to improve. Great Vidya!
Chris, thanks for watching. Sorry to hear of your previous injuries. Most of my training stays under 80% of my 1RM. Going too heavy can be a real risk for increased chance of injury. Testing your strength isn't building strength. Best of luck
You want your head to feel like it’s gonna explode 🤯. Leg drive should feel like you aren’t being held up by the bench but more by your glutes. Also shoulder injuries suck man. I have a shoulder injury from wrestling. It’s okay to go heavy but make sure you change your bench to prevent injury in the shoulder.
It takes time to build up the tolerance for it. Start with 3-5 reps at first. When you breathe, do it at the top, and attempt to reset as best you can before continuing
Do you think That One should bench with their shoulder blade not depressed and retracted and without arch in back for hypertrophy goals , there are some recently on youtube(Eugene tao made a video on this) and controversies about this topic , what do you think?
Alapan, you are right. How you train should really be a reflection of your personal goals. How you perform your lifts and conduct your training will entirely dependent on desired results.
@@DeepPoeticSociety you want all of your weight on your upper body to be as high as you can get it. A good way to see if you're on your traps is to try to look down (towards your chest) if you cant get your neck to move that way very well you know your up on your traps
One of the things I like is wearing Olys while benching. I feel more leg drive/tightness with them on vs flats or on toes (toes feels too unstable for me)
Depending on leg length, some people (usually shorter lifters) will use blocks, or plates on the floor so they can reach better and get more drive. I also know friends who prefer to bench with lifters on. Thanks for checking it out
i have the hardest time bringing my shoulders down. i retract so much my traps fire then when i try to bring them down i burn in my lats. i can’t tell if i’m doing it right. i have a strong bench but i never feel like my pecs are firing
Honestly Mason, your pecs aren't the major driver of your bench. They are really important on the initial push but shortly off the chest the triceps take over. It doesn't surprise me you don't feel much in the chest when you bench. I don't either.
@@BradArbic it looked like a fun gym. I could do both my powerlifting and CrossFit there. Bench press is also one of my favorite things. It’s good to have a refresher every once n awhile to make sure my technique isn’t lacking.
I think as power lifting has become more popular and knowledge like this comes around, the idea of having a suicide grip on bench is almost nonexistent now.
Thanks for watching Ashley. I think grip is an individual preference. I still do my best benching with a suicide grip. Only recently have I attempted to revert back to a full grip, but even then I lack the same drive and comfort I have with suicide. My point isn't to make one grip better than another. That can only be determined by the lifter. My point is that everyone is different, and there may be legitimate reasons a lifter elects one form or position over another. Who am I to cast a one size fits all rule for everyone?
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Brendan, it's true. It may be hard if you've never done it before. And much like free divers, you need to work up on your tolerance for holding your breath. I would recommend started with holding your breath for 3-5 reps, pause at the top and breathe, reset your position as best you can, and continue with the set. After a while you will get more and more comfortable with holding your breath.
Hopefully this helps you guys out with your Bench Press! Any questions Drop them below and SUB to Brad ruclips.net/user/pokerbeerwork
my favourite part is when Szat Strength pretends to not be strongest sweetheart on our screens
Don’t be deceived... sometimes I save kids from burning buildings on weekends.
Brad's great isn't he-so much excellent advice, and once laughed (or at least pretended to) when I said he needed some new camouflage because we can still see him sitting in his car whilst wearing his Army uniform in a video.
lol, thanks Jonathan. I'm still working on the improved camo.
Grateful for the tips man - between yourself, Juji, and John Meadows, I have been LIVING with all of this content. Great day to have a day!
Don't mind me... just helping a homie out for the algorithm
You rock
Very kind, thanks D
Szat strength bro ,you are so big and humble at same time its not very often you see this 👍.
I just got done benching, came home and see that you uploaded this. Sometimes the stars just dont align :/
Thanks for checking it out RT
It only happens after the bench sesh😂
Got to bench tonight to try to hone these tips in. I know them academically but the army simple way you laid them out will help me cue them better I think. I've only been lifting for a year and a half, got small, long arms. Hoping to hit 315 on bench eventually. I think these tips will help!
Thanks Kraden! I appreciate you checking this out, and leaving the positive feedback 🙏
Brad has a solid and great loud voice which I like!! Awesome tutorial!!
Would like to see a squat video tutorial from Brad as well if possible!! 💪🏼
Thanks Anthony, very kind. I supposed I'll have to ask Joe if he'll have me back!
@@BradArbic
Lets pray!!! Hahaha
I noticed the assassin's creed tat, then the gears and after that I had hoped for a halo tat lol then I saw it lol. Dream come true lol
Great vid great tips!!👌😎
Thanks 🙏
Thank you
Good tips from Brad.
Joey, do you have any tips on improving the front rack position?
Thanks Jus
What's the issue you are trying to fix
@@bmstylee It seems I lack the mobility to get my elbows all the way up. I don’t practice often enough, either
Stretch the lats and wrists a bit when warming up. Use a PVP pipe if you have one available. That’s the best I can offer ya!
Really helpful video, awesome!
Glad you enjoyed
Thanks for checking it out BF
Dope video
The real star in this video are Brad's traps. HOLY MAYONNAISE BATMAN!
Lol, thanks EV!
This is great stuff @szatstrength & @bradarbic! really appreciate this and I know this can help me move forward
Thanks for the feedback, and for watching Dan!
@@BradArbic absolutely!! This is great insight and stuff that everyone who wants gains can leverage to be better. Keep it coming!
I'm Definitely going to try hold my breath, use more leg drive and squeeze the bar now.
I enjoy bench a lot but I have suffered a couple of shoulder injuries from not focusing 100% so I'm always looking for ways to improve. Great Vidya!
Give it a shot and see if ya like it. Try different variations to see if they help with pain or injuries:
Chris, thanks for watching. Sorry to hear of your previous injuries. Most of my training stays under 80% of my 1RM. Going too heavy can be a real risk for increased chance of injury. Testing your strength isn't building strength. Best of luck
You want your head to feel like it’s gonna explode 🤯. Leg drive should feel like you aren’t being held up by the bench but more by your glutes.
Also shoulder injuries suck man. I have a shoulder injury from wrestling. It’s okay to go heavy but make sure you change your bench to prevent injury in the shoulder.
very helpful!
Thanks Flip! Glad it was helpful
I cant hold my breath and brace for 10 reps, I'd go sleepy time!
It takes time to build up the tolerance for it. Start with 3-5 reps at first. When you breathe, do it at the top, and attempt to reset as best you can before continuing
@@BradArbic Good advice. I tried this every 3 reps and while not ideal, it really helped. On heavy days, I'll rack it and do sets of 3 only.
@@mrkang2431 very kind, glad it was helpful. Thanks for checking it out!
I liked that-third point of performance. Fourth is prepare to land :)
Airborne
All the way and then some!
@@evanderboynton3057 my man
You a cool dude bro! Been learning all kinds of stuff,thank you!
Trying to keep the content flowing!
Yeahhh... his videos are really easy to understand.
Love these collabs keep them coming! When are you doing another video with juji and Tom?
In the future for sure
Do you think That One should bench with their shoulder blade not depressed and retracted and without arch in back for hypertrophy goals , there are some recently on youtube(Eugene tao made a video on this) and controversies about this topic , what do you think?
Alapan, you are right. How you train should really be a reflection of your personal goals. How you perform your lifts and conduct your training will entirely dependent on desired results.
Brad is Rad!
Too kind Eric. Thank you!
Man something I did to increase bench was get my shoulder blades down and back and also sit on my upper traps!
Glad a tip helped you out!
Better positioning and mechanics when you do! Thanks Parker.
What do you mean by sitting on your traps?
@@DeepPoeticSociety you want all of your weight on your upper body to be as high as you can get it. A good way to see if you're on your traps is to try to look down (towards your chest) if you cant get your neck to move that way very well you know your up on your traps
@@bigb67676 Very detailed answer! Thank you 🙏
Yeah this vid rocks 👏
Noooo you rock!
Thank you for watching George
That man's rear delts have rear delts
Thanks for the laugh Jason, appreciate you checking it out.
One of the things I like is wearing Olys while benching. I feel more leg drive/tightness with them on vs flats or on toes (toes feels too unstable for me)
Depending on leg length, some people (usually shorter lifters) will use blocks, or plates on the floor so they can reach better and get more drive. I also know friends who prefer to bench with lifters on. Thanks for checking it out
i have the hardest time bringing my shoulders down. i retract so much my traps fire then when i try to bring them down i burn in my lats. i can’t tell if i’m doing it right. i have a strong bench but i never feel like my pecs are firing
Honestly Mason, your pecs aren't the major driver of your bench. They are really important on the initial push but shortly off the chest the triceps take over. It doesn't surprise me you don't feel much in the chest when you bench. I don't either.
@@BradArbic thanks for the reply. makes me feel better about my bench lol. just gave your page a follow, gunna check out the content 👍🏼
@@masoneymard4684 very kind, glad to have you along
Dang... that gym is in Ohio? I might need to drive down. Good video and really easy to understand.
Thanks for watching BB. The gym was amazing. I can't believe how many awesome gyms there are in the Columbus area.
@@BradArbic it looked like a fun gym. I could do both my powerlifting and CrossFit there. Bench press is also one of my favorite things. It’s good to have a refresher every once n awhile to make sure my technique isn’t lacking.
I think as power lifting has become more popular and knowledge like this comes around, the idea of having a suicide grip on bench is almost nonexistent now.
Thanks for watching Ashley. I think grip is an individual preference. I still do my best benching with a suicide grip. Only recently have I attempted to revert back to a full grip, but even then I lack the same drive and comfort I have with suicide. My point isn't to make one grip better than another. That can only be determined by the lifter. My point is that everyone is different, and there may be legitimate reasons a lifter elects one form or position over another. Who am I to cast a one size fits all rule for everyone?
Great video but I was hoping Joey would bench like 4 plates
Maybe soon! Not sure where my bench is :)
Don’t be fooled. He can bench 4 plates with one arm.
@@SzatStrength if you got 315 for 12, you got 405 easy
When i squeeze the bar, just like squatting, cleaning or deadlifting, I'm trying to bend the bar
Whatever cue helps best!
It’s a good que man.
But what about hip draaavvvvhhhhheeee?
Just pushing the alhorithm :)
Thanks xP! every bit helps
Dear Coach Joe,
When are you going to restock your merch? I don't think I can fit into a 2XL even on a bulk
From: People who want to give you their money
10 reps or less 1 breath? That can't be right.. surely..
Brendan, it's true. It may be hard if you've never done it before. And much like free divers, you need to work up on your tolerance for holding your breath. I would recommend started with holding your breath for 3-5 reps, pause at the top and breathe, reset your position as best you can, and continue with the set. After a while you will get more and more comfortable with holding your breath.
Thumbnail looks kinda gross, reply if you wanna get your thumbnails done👍🏽
3 ads in a 10 minute video. Shits getting ridiculous.
I dont no bench advice from his half reppin ass. To be fair he is stronger than me but still
Only reps that matter to me are on the platform. All the same, thanks for watching.