Shrugging is lifting your shoulders up towards your ears. You're doing it right if you see your upper traps (on either side of your neck) pop up during the movement. Pulling your shoulder blades together is just like what you saw in the video - take a band (or similar object), hold it in front of you, and stretch it apart, keeping your elbows slightly bent - you don't want triceps doing the work. You'll feel the middle of your back tensing and squeezing together if you're doing it right.
I need this! I've been lifting 9 months (I'm 165 lbs); my squat is approaching 300, my deadlift is 355, but my bench is still a paltry 205. I've been making progress with everything else, so I'm afraid to change what I'm doing, but I've been stuck at my bench for a while. I can't wait to try this stuff out tomorrow!
Thanks for these videos coach, I'm just starting out and was getting some shoulder pain and I feel this will help. Any tips on adjusting your bench to fit your anatomy? Short person v Tall etc.
Gordon Lim Shrugging would elevate the shoulder, ultimately not fixing the issue. Whereas retracting the shoulder packs the shoulders back and giver a stable platform to press from
I really hate studying form. Why does shit have to be so complicated? Been lifting for years but my best lifts have been very very low for the timeframe. Looking this over because maybe I'm fucking things up. Fixed my deadlift but I can't squat in a straight line. I also currently have a low bench where everyone else does it in no time at all. Bench: 220 Squat: 300 Deadlift: 380
I've found that technique videos can only take you so far, at a certain point you have to learn the mechanics of your own body and adjust/combine the 2.
You ask, "What are you trying to achieve, strength or body building?" Does you advice or instruction change if you are more interested in aesthetics? If so, how?
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Outstanding benching system. Can't believe I only stumbled on this from a random reddit thread. I would gladly pay for a workshop like this.
Shrugging is lifting your shoulders up towards your ears. You're doing it right if you see your upper traps (on either side of your neck) pop up during the movement. Pulling your shoulder blades together is just like what you saw in the video - take a band (or similar object), hold it in front of you, and stretch it apart, keeping your elbows slightly bent - you don't want triceps doing the work. You'll feel the middle of your back tensing and squeezing together if you're doing it right.
Why the hell did it take me so long to find these "So you think you can..." videos? This is great stuff. Thanks.
Oh no! I can't wait for the next one. I'm not going to be able to sleep. Very good so far. Thank you.
same, pretty much every week.
Never hurts to brush up
For some reason this guy reminds me of Sam Allardyce. Thank you for videos, content is golden.
dave is nothing like sam allerdyce lmao
@@tropicalpalmtree Dave looks more like Liev Schreiber's older brother if he had one. Almost has the same cadence and tone in his voice too.
I need this! I've been lifting 9 months (I'm 165 lbs); my squat is approaching 300, my deadlift is 355, but my bench is still a paltry 205. I've been making progress with everything else, so I'm afraid to change what I'm doing, but I've been stuck at my bench for a while. I can't wait to try this stuff out tomorrow!
Where you at now progress wise?
@@rubixcubesolve my body has completely fallen apart and I’m a decrepit, fat, weak piece of shit
@Indrajeet Patil i'm guessing life happened (aka, marriage).
(or meth).
@@motoz30 if it was meth he would be skinny hahah
@@mbglosser why did you do this
Thanks for these videos coach, I'm just starting out and was getting some shoulder pain and I feel this will help. Any tips on adjusting your bench to fit your anatomy? Short person v Tall etc.
Thank you for this series
Bench Day today so.... Watching this for the second time to get my form better
Can you explain the difference between shrugging and pulling the shoulder blades together? and how you make sure you are doing it right?
Do you think using a machine is detrimental to form and shoulders?
No I do not. I am horriable. But with watching your videos have made me a better bencher. Mabey one day I will get stronger. Lol. Thanks Dave.
What is the difference between shrugging and pulling the shoulder blades together? And why is it wrong to shrug?
Gordon Lim Shrugging would elevate the shoulder, ultimately not fixing the issue.
Whereas retracting the shoulder packs the shoulders back and giver a stable platform to press from
Cameron Jackson i see. thank you!
good stuff
I really hate studying form. Why does shit have to be so complicated? Been lifting for years but my best lifts have been very very low for the timeframe. Looking this over because maybe I'm fucking things up. Fixed my deadlift but I can't squat in a straight line. I also currently have a low bench where everyone else does it in no time at all.
Bench: 220
Squat: 300
Deadlift: 380
I've found that technique videos can only take you so far, at a certain point you have to learn the mechanics of your own body and adjust/combine the 2.
how would this series differ for someone interested in bodybuilding?
more chicken breast bro.
Great series! Dave Tate is awesome! :)
4:50 That's why my back feels sore as well after chest day.. lol
Is what it is
go buckeyes
The guy should of had his shirt off for the pulling shoulder together demo. Can't see the difference.
dave told me to check this and improve my shitty bench
tell your friends with equally shitty benches and share it out
@@eliteftsofficial i will :D
so you think you lift old man?
I like using free weights when possible so I can work the stabilizer muscles during a given exercise. Just my humble, non-professional opinion.
You ask, "What are you trying to achieve, strength or body building?" Does you advice or instruction change if you are more interested in aesthetics? If so, how?
Jesus. How much fucking weight was that?
Yeah Ohio State!
and fake?
Fuck yea Ohio State
gay
You talk too much.