Another EXCELLENT video. Lots of info. Must watch several times if you're new to the the sport. I agree with you 100% with regards to the the flaring and tucking. In 2006 I tore the belly of my left pec (fascia and a little of my bicep) and was weak for a very long time...I did not even attempt to bench for over 5 months and it took me several years to gain confidence to go heavy again. Fast forward to today, I'm still conscience of my tear and have tried many different ways of benching to alleviate part of that weakness due to the tear. That said, what I discovered not too long ago was exactly what you said, I widened my grip with shoulders tucked back and down but did NOT focus on tucking my elbows so much and went for a higher touch point (right below nipple level) with a slight cock back to my wrist and man the weight I used to struggle with, flew up! ( I watched a lot of Jen Thompson videos ..jajaja). Thanks again for all the great info.
This Video is gold Brendan! I have Long arms but somehow I always end up over tucking my elbows despite trying not to. Any advice or cues to help me fix that? Thanks!
on my max benchpress of 180 kg (long arms) I don't even feel my pecks but my deltoids are beyond their limit so I might try the wider grip which feels kinda akward though bc of the lateral force output..and also keep the elbows less tucked (45° before)
I’ve always went wide cause of my long as arms but I’ve never tried too line up my wrist to my elbows can’t wait to make this little tweak to my bench :)
Awesome video. Have been benching for a year now and recently hit a plateaux, have always felt my front delts were doing too much and now I know why, looking forward to testing out some new positions. Thanks man
Awesome video. I always found a wider grip more comfortable and easier but was warned against shoulder impingement. Maybe I'm more pec dominant. Thanks!
Le Bumbcrack I’m similar. I’ve definitely had more success with a slightly narrower grip. For me it helps my overly mobile and unstable shoulders and my triceps are strong so it works out for health and strength. I guess as long as this grip isn’t straining something and is strong for you then to for it. There might be more movement with a narrow grip for long arms but it helps me to focus on tucking my scapula.
Carlos M. Yup grew up in glen park! Sf native haha and moved to the east bay when I was like 15 so got shit from all the raider fans over here 😂 been a rough last year and probably a few more for us though. Might as well watch the raiders at this point LOL beast mode coming back too, low key excited to see that even though I tell my gf she can't wear raider stuff 😂
great video keep it up but I have a question if we look at the elbow and bar position from a side view should the elbow be directly under the bar or a little behind the bar is best for maximum strength, cause what ever I do my elbows tend to get behind the bar and never directly under it
Best instructional channel on YT!! deserves way more recognition! keep up the great work Brendan!
rabfit thank you!! It's growing slowly but has a great support system from the followers I do have! Appreciate all the love
Brendan Tietz do you train people in the east bay? Do you have a gym around here?
Im naturally more tri and shoulder dominant, do you advise that I use a wider grip?
Tri and shoulder= closer Chest=wider
The advanced part of the vid starts at 4:50
Another EXCELLENT video. Lots of info. Must watch several times if you're new to the the sport. I agree with you 100% with regards to the the flaring and tucking. In 2006 I tore the belly of my left pec (fascia and a little of my bicep) and was weak for a very long time...I did not even attempt to bench for over 5 months and it took me several years to gain confidence to go heavy again. Fast forward to today, I'm still conscience of my tear and have tried many different ways of benching to alleviate part of that weakness due to the tear. That said, what I discovered not too long ago was exactly what you said, I widened my grip with shoulders tucked back and down but did NOT focus on tucking my elbows so much and went for a higher touch point (right below nipple level) with a slight cock back to my wrist and man the weight I used to struggle with, flew up! ( I watched a lot of Jen Thompson videos ..jajaja). Thanks again for all the great info.
Great work B. I definitely have short stalky arms and I'm tri dominant so I have a medium/narrow grip.
Wow you know what you're talking about, super informative! Did you do your studies in physiotherapy, kinesiology or something?
You are one of the most informative channels out there. Just love your content
This Video is gold Brendan! I have Long arms but somehow I always end up over tucking my elbows despite trying not to. Any advice or cues to help me fix that? Thanks!
on my max benchpress of 180 kg (long arms) I don't even feel my pecks but my deltoids are beyond their limit so I might try the wider grip which feels kinda akward though bc of the lateral force output..and also keep the elbows less tucked (45° before)
I’ve always went wide cause of my long as arms but I’ve never tried too line up my wrist to my elbows can’t wait to make this little tweak to my bench :)
Awesome video. Have been benching for a year now and recently hit a plateaux, have always felt my front delts were doing too much and now I know why, looking forward to testing out some new positions. Thanks man
Great content! I'm a bench press scrub who recently hit a PR of 142.5x4 and I think tweaking some things may help me.
How do you have so much knowledge? What did you study
Darragh Doherty i asked him this, he said all self taught
Awesome video. I always found a wider grip more comfortable and easier but was warned against shoulder impingement. Maybe I'm more pec dominant. Thanks!
Thanks a lot for this information.
Great! Just what I was looking for. Good job, Brendan.
I have longer arms. But produce more strength with closer grip (thumb width from knurling) stick with that or try to work on wider grip
Le Bumbcrack I’m similar. I’ve definitely had more success with a slightly narrower grip. For me it helps my overly mobile and unstable shoulders and my triceps are strong so it works out for health and strength. I guess as long as this grip isn’t straining something and is strong for you then to for it. There might be more movement with a narrow grip for long arms but it helps me to focus on tucking my scapula.
man your content is so informative, love the videos! keep them coming
Great tips for me since I am lankier as well. Btw how big is your ribcage? That would probably play a substantial role for ROM
Great tips, keep up the great content! Time to get those Bench press gainzzzzz
Great stuff once again
So, long arms can put the touchpoint above the nipple line?
What does "bending the bar" help with? Anyone? Thank you!
@@DONQUIIIXOTE thank you
How would you know if your build is better suited to more flare or more tuck?
What if I'm limb dominant, but have a lagging chest? I want to grow my chest from benching but also be stronger
Getting a pain on my bicep near elbow last few bench sessions. I think I'm turning in elbow too much. any tips?
How can you tell if you’re chest or tricep dominant?
It's 4:13am here in the U.K., was just about to sleep but saw your ig post, fuck it who needs sleep anyway. Bench gains over sleep 😂
Jubair Ahmed hahahahahaha I like your style
Great video man!
gold
Great tips💪
Good video. Greetings from Poland.
excellent video
Thanks!!!!
Liked the video as soon as I saw the hoodie. You from the bay area??
Carlos M. Yup grew up in glen park! Sf native haha and moved to the east bay when I was like 15 so got shit from all the raider fans over here 😂 been a rough last year and probably a few more for us though. Might as well watch the raiders at this point LOL beast mode coming back too, low key excited to see that even though I tell my gf she can't wear raider stuff 😂
Great Video, thanks!
How can I actually know if I'm more pec dominant or tri/delt?
Is there any ratio between Bench Press, OHP and close grip bench?
great video keep it up but I have a question if we look at the elbow and bar position from a side view should the elbow be directly under the bar or a little behind the bar is best for maximum strength, cause what ever I do my elbows tend to get behind the bar and never directly under it
i feel wider grip much more on my delts than narrow grip
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9:37 wat is that on yur lip bro
2:15 ???????