Spoto Press Your Way To A MASSIVE Bench Press!

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  • Опубліковано 22 гру 2024

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  • @kolecarterbenches
    @kolecarterbenches 5 років тому +63

    90% of my pressing is Spoto Presses, even when overloading. If you watch any of my videos you will see that most of my pressing is made up of Spoto presses. It actually builds in a natural slingshot. I have never had a problem with pausing or touching my chest in competitions. Constant tension is the key!

    • @mojo6112
      @mojo6112 5 років тому +1

      Should i use this method instead of a regular bench press? And did you get any pain from applying this method and were you forced to drop the amount of weight you use?

  • @wilfordbrimley6938
    @wilfordbrimley6938 5 років тому +80

    Mark really just stood for 3 minutes giving a detailed intro with a hip circle on the whole time 😂😂😂

  • @richwashington4738
    @richwashington4738 5 років тому +43

    I feel like I stepped into a time machine watching this video. At last the Smelly One has come back to Supertraining06 - rock voice, with an old school tutorial video. I legit miss you Mark. Please bring back more of this great content that changed my life in the gym. Thanks 🙏🏼

  • @grizzlymanverneteil4443
    @grizzlymanverneteil4443 5 років тому +26

    Commentary vids and strength focused instructional videos? It's the glory days!

  • @sethmuse4156
    @sethmuse4156 5 років тому +71

    Where is eric spoto #whereisericspoto

    • @wilsonli9522
      @wilsonli9522 5 років тому +1

      Seth Muse he stopped benching due to some serious shoulder injury.

    • @MoReNo_PIT0N
      @MoReNo_PIT0N 5 років тому

      R.i.p

  • @KillianDefaoite
    @KillianDefaoite 3 роки тому +6

    Coming back to this video because spoto press is on my training program. Thanks mark.

  • @dubyacallahan5690
    @dubyacallahan5690 5 років тому +2

    Happy to see the new/old school videos!

  • @stumble_leiner
    @stumble_leiner 5 років тому +23

    "keep in mind that Eric spoto did not use this like a tool"
    But Mark would probably say a lot of us use this like we're tools 😭

  • @iloqin
    @iloqin 4 роки тому +7

    Confused. It looks like doing half reps without a pause so makes them easier than normal reps. I thought to increase tension over time and off the chest you pause near chest and don’t lockout and control the weight down, you have to use less weight. These reps looks like I can heavy up the weight and do half reps: no lockout and no chest touch.

    • @fswarrior9510
      @fswarrior9510 3 роки тому +3

      Same man, he sad that you need to pause for a second and he smashed milion fast reps, i don't get it

    • @isaacpajas5322
      @isaacpajas5322 2 роки тому +1

      @@fswarrior9510 yeah I was confused on that as well

  • @bushmaster6894
    @bushmaster6894 4 роки тому +11

    *Let me just show you the lighter weight so you really get the picture. Let's just get two plates on there real quick*
    Me: Yeah okay.

  • @Protein33
    @Protein33 5 років тому +45

    Please don't give these new lifters dumb ideas they need a hip circle to bench press 🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @zmx6239
    @zmx6239 5 років тому +7

    Try paused spoto if you wanna really feel if your tight enough !

  • @AllenHarrison
    @AllenHarrison 5 років тому +3

    I'm about to go to the gym for chest day after watching this, I think i'll give this a shot, hip circle and all!

  • @carchecha
    @carchecha 5 років тому +8

    Should the negatives be done as fast as mark was doing? Seemed a little momentumy. Lmk

    • @m1ckyg21
      @m1ckyg21 5 років тому

      thats the point, rather than keeping the momentum low and letting your chest stop a bit. Probably keep this to lower than your 1 rep max

    • @carchecha
      @carchecha 5 років тому +5

      m1ckyg21 ok bye

    • @SuperDecible
      @SuperDecible 2 роки тому +1

      @@carchecha 💀

  • @dude157
    @dude157 5 років тому +4

    How is Eric, has anyone seen him? I know he's had some shoulder problems. Is he still lifting/ armwrestling over in Vegas? Stan may know?

  • @soulhunter3631
    @soulhunter3631 5 років тому +1

    Very interesting history about this movement. Thank you.

  • @StreetHitzEnt
    @StreetHitzEnt 4 роки тому +3

    Mark, what percent of your 1RM should you use the spotto press with? And what rep range?

  • @warrentredaway1666
    @warrentredaway1666 4 роки тому +1

    Genuine question i thought the weight was supposed to be paused for 1-2 seconds which it wasn't in the demo and again the weight wasn't paused or locked out with the lighter weight demo is that correct ?......asking for a friend :-)

  • @madysarr8845
    @madysarr8845 5 років тому +7

    At 5:18, let me show you with light weights. And that's 2 plates

    • @dajarkman3682
      @dajarkman3682 3 роки тому

      Over 100 lbs lighter though makes sense

  • @johnsiedlitzki8381
    @johnsiedlitzki8381 3 роки тому

    Spotto press compared to half reps are a huge difference! Half reps are for people who think they can press ALL that weight, but in reality if the bar goes to the chest… NO reps will be completed! Thx for the video Mr. Bell

  • @TypicallyUniqueOfficial
    @TypicallyUniqueOfficial 4 роки тому +1

    I've done the spoto press before even knowing what it was, that's just how I've always benched lol.
    I feel it in my pecs much more than a regular bench.

  • @bandicootpro2965
    @bandicootpro2965 2 роки тому +1

    ive been spoto pressing my whole life by accident

  • @damnnitsdantee737
    @damnnitsdantee737 5 років тому +1

    Anybody know how to help with a cramp in hip when pushing knees outward during bench

  • @Adam-kt8nl
    @Adam-kt8nl 5 років тому +1

    Always swore against not touching my chest with the bar, even without a pause still give a quick tap to the chest without a bounce. But maybe I'll switch to try the Spoto press when I hit my next plateau.

    • @narcissus79
      @narcissus79 5 років тому

      I've found it is definitely more beneficial for guys with long arms to stop short of full depth. If you're built like an orangutan, going to the chest is not helpful all the time! Especially on hypertrophy days

  • @dom9269
    @dom9269 5 років тому +4

    I bench that way, good to know there's an official name for it lol

  • @LoveLikeaHurricane
    @LoveLikeaHurricane Рік тому

    didn't know there was a name for this. I thought I was just doing how a benchpress is suppose to be. When the weight is light enough, the bar stop short of touching the chest....(due to my anatomy length of arms etc.) because my scapula is full squeezed and all the muscles are at its maximal stretch position. But when the weight is heavier, it will bite pass that maximal stretch point and the bar will touch the chest.

  • @eliadavidson9124
    @eliadavidson9124 2 роки тому +1

    Do you always execute the reps as fast as possible? Or can you do different tempos?

  • @chadmichaelmobile4743
    @chadmichaelmobile4743 5 років тому +1

    So a spoto press is stopping an inch from your chest and pushing to three quarters?

    • @kolecarterbenches
      @kolecarterbenches 5 років тому +2

      I do mine stop 1 inch from chest full extension.

  • @ezekieljarek7705
    @ezekieljarek7705 5 років тому +1

    what's the max you ever benched raw?

  • @Humonic
    @Humonic 5 років тому +5

    2:36 Pretty sure she's pissing in the water. You guys have really upped your shenaniganry. God bless

  • @Ultradude604
    @Ultradude604 4 роки тому +1

    You invented the Spoto press, but Eric Spoto invented it. I see.

  • @mikep3322
    @mikep3322 5 років тому

    I will have to try this tonite

  • @alexandregiroux6979
    @alexandregiroux6979 4 роки тому +1

    So the spoto is not all the way ? Either way, looking good man!

  • @stealthassasin1day291
    @stealthassasin1day291 5 років тому

    Some one clarify this movement. Stop before touching your chest, no lock out and many reps = spoto press?

    • @onestepup9950
      @onestepup9950 5 років тому

      Yes according to his explanation.
      But basically spoto is stop before chest. Now it depends on you to Lock out or not.

    • @kolecarterbenches
      @kolecarterbenches 5 років тому

      I do 90% spoto presses to keep the constant tension. I do complete lockout or 95% range of motion. It has worked great for this old man in my competitions.

  • @llucaristondoalzina2061
    @llucaristondoalzina2061 5 років тому +1

    Jeje love that beef against the las video of Scot Mendelson😂😂

  • @mscaliforniagirl135
    @mscaliforniagirl135 5 років тому +2

    Can someone give me tips to do a self-liftoff for someone who's 5'2? Unracking on my own is tough when I get to 135lbs

    • @johnnykame
      @johnnykame 5 років тому +2

      ua-cam.com/video/c-yPx9PgeHo/v-deo.html
      I suggest checking that vid out. Around 6:13 - 6:15 mark, Brian gives a tip on how to unrack without a liftoff.

    • @rickricky349
      @rickricky349 5 років тому +1

      Get a lift off or do lighter weight if by yourself

    • @kolecarterbenches
      @kolecarterbenches 5 років тому +1

      Adjust where you are lying. When I unrack myself I lay farther up on the bench. When someone else is unracking it I slide down slightly.

    • @jimmyschmidt14
      @jimmyschmidt14 5 років тому

      Use a weight you can get 12 reps from so it's not as hard to unrack.

    • @nehcrow
      @nehcrow 5 років тому +3

      do the self unrack where you lift your butt off the bench first and plant it once you have the bar in your hands. don't listen to guy above who says stick with a weight where you can do 12 reps+, you'll never get stronger that way

  • @FreedomGrind
    @FreedomGrind 5 років тому

    I have unintentionally done that a bunch of times

  • @brandonmcc9454
    @brandonmcc9454 5 років тому +6

    Mark the type of guy to make a video just to repeat how he coined the "spoto press". 🤣

  • @KenshinU323
    @KenshinU323 5 років тому

    Should you lock out the weight or no?

    • @grizzlymanverneteil4443
      @grizzlymanverneteil4443 5 років тому

      Not on a spoto press

    • @KenshinU323
      @KenshinU323 5 років тому

      @@grizzlymanverneteil4443 ok so you just say within the middle of the range of motion

    • @grizzlymanverneteil4443
      @grizzlymanverneteil4443 5 років тому

      @@KenshinU323 that's the way it appears to be performed. I've never done them myself.

  • @DefHobbz
    @DefHobbz 5 років тому +4

    There's the Grand Sarmagician behind Mark

    • @DefHobbz
      @DefHobbz 5 років тому

      @@billding6685 Everyday I'm sarming, sarming

  • @Natureboypkr2
    @Natureboypkr2 Рік тому

    I tried these for the first time and they are significantly harder than the regular bench press, at least for me.

  • @bc1953
    @bc1953 5 років тому

    Wheres this gym located?

    • @jtpower3898
      @jtpower3898 5 років тому +1

      I think Sacramento, CA

  • @bigkurt77
    @bigkurt77 5 років тому

    When I do a Spoto I hold it for a 5 count to add tension. Is that counter productive?

    • @derekkeiser2372
      @derekkeiser2372 5 років тому

      Christopher Goins not smart

    • @nehcrow
      @nehcrow 5 років тому +4

      3 second count is plenty imo

  • @Smithster80
    @Smithster80 5 років тому

    Transitioning into this more and more after watching kirill sarychev move his 300kg and utilising control through the negative and building actual strength

  • @jtpower3898
    @jtpower3898 5 років тому +3

    Rip Eric Spoto...

  • @countycourselegend
    @countycourselegend 5 років тому +1

    What happen to spoto

    • @jordanjones5474
      @jordanjones5474 5 років тому +7

      Nick Starkey The moment I met Eric I was instantly attracted to his energy and outlook on life. We grew to be pretty good friends. He led me through many aspects in life as I saw him as a father figure. But in memory of his name he passed away about 6 months ago.....He was hammering you moms cheeks when he converted to the afterlife.........

  • @eddietruszkowski7232
    @eddietruszkowski7232 2 роки тому

    Casually presses 225 for 28. Thank you mark!!

  • @cyborgar15
    @cyborgar15 5 років тому +3

    I thought the Spoto press was to lower the bar about 1" above your chest and hold for 3-5 seconds then press..

  • @Bricklinsv1970
    @Bricklinsv1970 5 років тому

    Beast!

  • @kevinjohnsonfitness
    @kevinjohnsonfitness 4 роки тому

    I learned about this from Nick Wright. Had to come and find out what in the world a Spoto Press was....lol

  • @slicktrips
    @slicktrips Рік тому

    Bring it one step further spoto larsen press 😂

  • @LoneGRoEnt
    @LoneGRoEnt 4 роки тому

    Please give SCOT MENDELSON, his credit. Thats a MENDELSON bench press.. CHAIN DRIVE!!!

  • @powerzone7146
    @powerzone7146 3 роки тому

    i think he have around 24inch+ arms.. i have 23inch and im 22years old

  • @meauxgeaux
    @meauxgeaux 5 років тому +2

    I see “Jabba” is back in the background!!!

  • @loganstreetman5981
    @loganstreetman5981 5 років тому +1

    “hOly CrAp-O-laAaaa!!!” - Mark

  • @jefferylord3068
    @jefferylord3068 5 років тому +1

    or to a fkd up shoulders. i hate extreme stress at the bottom position, its a bad risk

    • @nakefatty9167
      @nakefatty9167 5 років тому +1

      i press like that to avoid the shoulder strain at the bottom; the idea is to keep tension on the pecs

    • @kolecarterbenches
      @kolecarterbenches 5 років тому

      @Deangelo Brooks no, if you keep your elbows in it takes the pressure out of your shoulders and puts it on the lats and triceps. I do weekly workouts with a heavy day and a volume day. Have been doing it for years. I am in my mid 50s no shoulder problems.

    • @kolecarterbenches
      @kolecarterbenches 5 років тому

      The risk is smaller if you keep your elbows in the correct position and use a narrow grip. I am in my mid 50's and do 90% spoto presses even when I am overloading in the mid 600s. I am an old man even and my shoulders are fine.

    • @kolecarterbenches
      @kolecarterbenches 5 років тому

      thanks. The upper 600s are with a slingshot though. 585 is my top in raw. ua-cam.com/video/hlhKzEaVS8Y/v-deo.html

  • @corason4444
    @corason4444 5 років тому

    Oh fck I do the same thing and now I knw how to call it

  • @8jakeP8
    @8jakeP8 5 років тому

    What do you think of Dr. Joel Seedman’s position on 90degree angles being optimal? I think that’s about what the Spoto Press is, though he would argue for pausing it off the chest. It’s something I plan to start trying next Bench workout and it’s encouraging that this is exclusively how Eric was benching which I hadn’t known. Great video as always!

    • @GrassFedKao
      @GrassFedKao Рік тому +1

      The benefits for Spoto are far different than any of the reasoning that Seedman uses, who is a straight up con artist. Train your body in a full range when you can. Spoto is for teaching your body how to stay tight on the descent and create power

  • @firmans12
    @firmans12 5 років тому +1

    Damn mark dad body is real. I mean his still muscular and lean. But those skin wont lie 😁

  • @pryme2013
    @pryme2013 5 років тому +1

    Why does Mark do that stupid snorting thing at the beginning of his videos?

  • @thomasjeffords6258
    @thomasjeffords6258 3 роки тому

    Almost 5 minutes into a six and half video before he shows the press.

  • @jacobmcconkey5674
    @jacobmcconkey5674 5 років тому

    Marc Feldman

  • @tokkiev.3234
    @tokkiev.3234 5 років тому +1

    the only thing I do differently is that I try to pause it above my chest

    • @cyborgar15
      @cyborgar15 5 років тому +3

      Ya same here..could of sworn that's what i saw on one of these videos..

  • @jcs003
    @jcs003 5 років тому +3

    "Spoto Press," I was doing this in the 90s

  • @pryme2013
    @pryme2013 5 років тому

    Omg Mark should get his BP checked asap. After that burn out set with 225 he was purple. That's not normal. Yikes.

    • @meangene1980
      @meangene1980 5 років тому

      It's normal if he has low blood pressure? Or high?

    • @pryme2013
      @pryme2013 5 років тому

      @@meangene1980 his blood pressure must be sky high. Having your face turn purple is never normal. He's had problems with really high BP in the past.

    • @Михаил-д6х1з
      @Михаил-д6х1з Рік тому

      That's what happens when you forget to breathe

  • @realmaniac
    @realmaniac 5 років тому +4

    talks about how ppl mess up spoto press, proceeds to barely pause the weight #fail

  • @MaZ2718
    @MaZ2718 5 років тому

    Spoto Press? 😳

  • @willgrannis2652
    @willgrannis2652 2 роки тому

    Go Irish!

  • @CVORTEXBEAT
    @CVORTEXBEAT Рік тому

    Frodo but jacked

  • @guerillagrow1006
    @guerillagrow1006 5 років тому

    So what was so special about that?

  • @Михаил-д6х1з
    @Михаил-д6х1з Рік тому

    You forgot to breathe

  • @iHoRiZonTaLz
    @iHoRiZonTaLz 5 років тому +7

    This channel is getting ridiculous with all the useless equipment they are marketing... benching with a hip circle now...

    • @kolecarterbenches
      @kolecarterbenches 5 років тому

      I agree. The slingshot does not work near as well as some of the others out there. I can't get my damn arms in the slingshot I have and it is an XXL

    • @iHoRiZonTaLz
      @iHoRiZonTaLz 5 років тому +1

      @@kolecarterbenches holy shit dude good job on your 500x7. Those were clean reps!

    • @kolecarterbenches
      @kolecarterbenches 5 років тому

      @@iHoRiZonTaLz Thank you, they were Spoto presses. LOL!! It was a good day to lift that day. I felt strong.

    • @Protein33
      @Protein33 5 років тому

      @@kolecarterbenches dude you're like 400 pounds you need a 6XL slingshot 🤷‍♂️

    • @kolecarterbenches
      @kolecarterbenches 5 років тому +1

      @@Protein33 I am 350. I benched against a guy at Nationals that was 460 though. BIG guy!

  • @closegripbenchpress489
    @closegripbenchpress489 5 років тому

    so half reps

  • @CHAOTICREATIONS
    @CHAOTICREATIONS 5 років тому

    Wow- Terrible.....