Never really knew how important actually feeling the weight in your hands meant until watching Mike's content.. press, pull, and curl, I always try to be aware how the weight feels in my hand during my set, cause slightest change can effect the contraction at the end of the rep.
Mike you've completely changed the way that I use ANY equipment and for the better. The moment I started training in the way that you show and explain things is the moment I started to see real results. Love your attitude straight forward and no bullshit. Thanks for putting this content out! Much love from minnesota 💪
Love this content. This man DEFINITELY knows what hes talking about. I find myself giggling and nodding my head in agreement to just about every video Ive watched. Keep up the GREAT videos.
It's a small world when you watch someone for a long time and start watching another person and see the first one walk by the camera!!! Great tips and advice keep up the great content!!!!
This video is great… I had been pyramiding the smith machine and pushing my weight and noticed my chest was not Sore even after 8 sets of flat bench. Switched to a hammer machine bench- lower weight- deeper contraction and would hold the weight for 5 seconds and tense up thee chest as I held …next day chest was very sore and felt the burn. No one at the gym will fool with the bench press machines..but I got great results. Thank you!!!
Nobody can argue against Big Mike ranting on power building when it's the truth. This guy knows his sh*t. Hearing Mike speak & seeing his style of training got me using lighter weights in the gym & connecting alot better with the muscle. Thanks brother for all your help!
Very well explained, I’ve been benching like this for years and everyone always asks why I bend my wrist backwards. This is the most natural and comfortable position. No pressure on your wrist if you are doing it correctly. Good content
Over the last 9-10 months, Mike has been a breath of fresh air on UA-cam and Instagram. People needed to hear the things he's said in his videos and many listened and Mike brought them back down to earth. Many have changed the way they think about training and the way that they approach exercises. Some are too scared to admit that Mike is right and hate on him. The truth hurts. I'm sure I've watched every video on this channel now.
Mike, THAT'S EXACTLY WHAT I SAY! You read my mind! I'd rather look like I can bench 4 plates than actually doing it. The grip changed everything for me. In Jr High the Power lifting Coach showed us the "suicide grip" along with dropping the elbows for bench. That immediately had all of us pushing more weight successfully. Been using it ever since. Keep up the great content!
@@MikeVanWyck yeah Mike. He was as big as you. Coach Hendershot. He played Canadian pro football before becoming our lifting and lineman coach. Dude was super intense!
I benched with wrong technique for years and would flare my elbows with a straight wrist. Now after 20+ years of training my right arm doesn’t fully extend due to injuries. Years ago I had to learn how to bench properly as demonstrated here. Yes, my max weight in bench has decreased but my chest development has been phenomenal
Fuck this guy is brutally honest and I love it. Mike has always said he shows techniques that works for him. Exercises that work for him. What I don't get is how some ppl are going to critique Mike on his own personal style which obviously works and has worked for him. We need more like Big Mike in this world, dudes and chick's who aren't afraid to hurt feelings by telling facts and truths.
@@MikeVanWyck Everything that I've implemented watching your content has 100% worked for me as well. I really hate that I am an observer when I am resting bc it kills me to see ppl risking injury, using to much weight, using bad form, using way to much momentum or 'body English' to get a lift up and then brag about it on their socials. Anyways always look forward to seeing a Wycked training video or an epic Big Mike Rant.
Thanks Mike I have been working out for 10 plus years and now I have to restart after watching your videos haha good content man really you’re helping people in a whole new way!
I started training 2 years ago.. mostly to loose weight. Was 250, I'm down to a pretty lean and muscular 180 now. I've had 2 different trainers and while they did help.. The stuff Mike is saying in these videos has made me make more gains in the last two months than I had in the last two years. It's ABSURD that this is the only person I've heard any advice like this from when all I've done for two years now is obsess over body building and fitness.
Unbelievable how awesome this guys information is. I have learned over the years the hard way how to do all this. Kids and beginners should listen hard to this man’s advise and information while he is giving it graciously to us all. Thank you Mike
I have a titanium left shoulder and a right shoulder on its way out, this information is invaluable for working out safely without causing further damage. Thank you sir!
Man where was the info like this before. Stumbled across this channel about a week ago..... And learning so much..... Good to see people around that help us to be better and get the physique we want. Thank you.
Mike you have been such a mentor and inspiration to me man, started off at 318lbs in the worse shape of my life. Went on a diet and started losing weight, got 50lbs gone now feeling better then I ever have and I’ve been using your techniques to train and I get the best burns I’ve ever had! Keep up the good work and keep pumping out content man! Thanks for all you do!
this guy brings so much new solid knowledge in this - it´s amazing. i thought that already nearby all had been said about the fitness topic - and then this guy shows up. realy great work !
This is exactly how I been teaching for yrs, put the bar on the meaty sturdy part of your palm & it’s going nowhere 💯 This vid makes me happy coz it validates the teaching I been gettin lots of push back on so thank you for this👌🏽
Tried this today and what an instant improvement to my bench press, great how you explain and literally show every position and movement in each demonstration, great advice thankyou Mike. Looking forward to seeing what other improvements such as this one that I can make.
Started lifting at 47 and been doing it for 2 years. Follow your advice I feel more then I ever have. Thanks for the good info and keep up the great content
I’m glad I hear you saying this Mike. I never understood constantly trying to hit numbers or adding weight percentages. Eventually that would stop or else we’d all be hitting 1000 lbs on everything soon. After a while you’ll feel less tension and need to add some weight naturally to progress. Makes so much sense!
Boom!! definitely agree ... i am not quite as strong as some of the guys at gym ... but they are the ones asking me what I am doing to have muscle size ... form and function ... not strength contest
man you did your time and know your deal. no need to check these people who do not know what is up. you have been to places none of us will even see , we are coming to you for what to do . one more time , we are coming to you for what to do. real note, my gain full body have been at best from your videos and that is all from you man 100 % any of these up and coming need to rise up at your level , if they want to talk bs . they will be humbled. Ii did not do my bicep curl right for like 5 year and then I saw you video on how to do it right . I was that guy . I did it wrong. not any more from you content and for that I thank you.
Hey great channel, your pointers and advice has helped me tremendously. What you are giving is beyond form and techniques. You are teaching how to properly engage muscle for growth and development. Not only that you are king at teaching to keep the ego mind set at bay. Appreciations homie, thanks for sharing. OG
I am new to this channel and have only seen a few episodes, but the tips you have given me have opened my eyes for the better. thank you for the knowledge.
6:15 that's totally true for me, outer pecs and massive shoulders. I've always been advised my trainers and other gym goers to avoid this form of gripping calling it a "suicide grip". I've experienced in the past that this monkey grip helps to connect with the chest better, but was scared to actually use it on a regular basis. Gonna take notes from this video and practice this grip and form with lower weights till I get I right, thanks Mike. 🤘
FACTS. Once again solid content Mike. That part where you mentioned looking like you have a well built chest using lighter VS using heavy weight while showing off no chest at all hit home for me. That’s me on the regular!
Your analogies/coaching cues are the best! I heard you in a video the other day explaining why you’ll never create a plan, but if you write anything, it’ll be coaching cues comments.. if you don’t hurry up and do that.. I’m stealing your stuff and writing my own 😂😂😂😂💪💪💪💪. Thank you for everything sir!
MIKE VAN WYCK!! God bless your knowledge braddah! I’m always talking to my gym buddies about your videos and how knowledgeable and straight to the point you are! Just wanted to say Mahalo for all your insights!
I really do like your videos I like your attitude and I love how much you explain things so that even if you can’t see you’re able to understand what you’re talking about have a fantastic day thank you very much
Actually we really appreciate what you are doing for us big Mike, now these bench technique with the grip I am sure it will definitely work better. Thank you all I can say.
Mike thank you for your great videos. You have no idea how much your previous videos about benching and training back helped me. I felt those muscles like never before and got sore af next day lol and I don't usually get that sore
The only time I ever go ‘heavy’ is when I randomly feel strong and want to have some fun and I realize it’ll probably hinder my overall workout for that day. To think people do this everyday thinking they need to ‘progressive overload’ to get bigger is so ass-backwards when it comes to true bodybuilding. Glad Mike is here to shed some light towards it
One more great tip to save your rotator cuff.Thank you so much.The effort part really hits you hard cause I am sure many of us would have felt that.Also was that Jeff nippard at the back?
I just found your channel a couple weeks ago and have been implementing your style to my workout. I have been sore ever since and can really feel the difference in my movements. I’m an old guy just trying to stay fit and healthy. Keep doing what your doing brother.
Bro your videos are the shit. I've been doing a lot of movements wrong for so long... finally changed some things from your videos and have seen major improvement
This video brought me to tears! Thank you for explaining the stack!!! I know I'm a hear late but is wrist positions going to be the same for machines? I imagine so but want to make sure
This video is the single most influential one I have seen of yours. I have been struggling with a rotator cuff tear and my bench sucks. Will try your grip and suggestions!
Hey mike been watching your videos for awhile and what a big difference I’m seeing in my journey thank you can you please post how you structure a chest workout thanks
lol at 8:55 a casual Jeff Nippard is walking by, can we expect a collab coming? haha
One of the most intelligent trainers out there. His words have much iron.
Never really knew how important actually feeling the weight in your hands meant until watching Mike's content.. press, pull, and curl, I always try to be aware how the weight feels in my hand during my set, cause slightest change can effect the contraction at the end of the rep.
Bingo
Ditto. Just came back to this vid, hit my bench and got a nasty nasty pump🤣
8:55 Jeff Nippard strolls nonchalantly by as your taping a rant video. Priceless LMAO
gotta appreciate this man for being so brutally honest with his advice
Mike you've completely changed the way that I use ANY equipment and for the better. The moment I started training in the way that you show and explain things is the moment I started to see real results. Love your attitude straight forward and no bullshit. Thanks for putting this content out! Much love from minnesota 💪
Love this content. This man DEFINITELY knows what hes talking about. I find myself giggling and nodding my head in agreement to just about every video Ive watched. Keep up the GREAT videos.
Thank you for sharing your wisdom! I’ve been training for 40 years and a student of the sport. I always learn something new in each of your videos!!
It's a small world when you watch someone for a long time and start watching another person and see the first one walk by the camera!!! Great tips and advice keep up the great content!!!!
This video is great… I had been pyramiding the smith machine and pushing my weight and noticed my chest was not Sore even after 8 sets of flat bench. Switched to a hammer machine bench- lower weight- deeper contraction and would hold the weight for 5 seconds and tense up thee chest as I held …next day chest was very sore and felt the burn. No one at the gym will fool with the bench press machines..but I got great results. Thank you!!!
Your tips are always on point, i have since changed the way i workout based on your info. THANK-YOU. BTW was that Jeff Nippard @ 8:54?
Haha Jeff spotted
It sure was Jeff 😂
Haha came here for the Jeff comment. 🤘
You explained the triceps bench the best and clearest I've heard.
Nobody can argue against Big Mike ranting on power building when it's the truth. This guy knows his sh*t. Hearing Mike speak & seeing his style of training got me using lighter weights in the gym & connecting alot better with the muscle. Thanks brother for all your help!
Happy to help Todd
Very well explained, I’ve been benching like this for years and everyone always asks why I bend my wrist backwards. This is the most natural and comfortable position. No pressure on your wrist if you are doing it correctly. Good content
I agree
I like that loading the wrist tip on the bench. Good stuff Coach.
Every person who goes to the gym should listen to that. That's opened my eyes wide can't wait to go down the gym and try this technique 💪💪
"your chest probably looks like dog shit"..Big Mike Kills me 🤣👍🏾
Keep spreading the KNOWLEDGE!!
Really excited I found this channel. Too many influencers, not enough educators. Thank you!
Educate and empower. Influencer bs needs to go
Over the last 9-10 months, Mike has been a breath of fresh air on UA-cam and Instagram. People needed to hear the things he's said in his videos and many listened and Mike brought them back down to earth. Many have changed the way they think about training and the way that they approach exercises.
Some are too scared to admit that Mike is right and hate on him. The truth hurts. I'm sure I've watched every video on this channel now.
Mike, THAT'S EXACTLY WHAT I SAY! You read my mind! I'd rather look like I can bench 4 plates than actually doing it.
The grip changed everything for me. In Jr High the Power lifting Coach showed us the "suicide grip" along with dropping the elbows for bench. That immediately had all of us pushing more weight successfully. Been using it ever since. Keep up the great content!
Smart lifting coach!!!
@@MikeVanWyck yeah Mike. He was as big as you. Coach Hendershot. He played Canadian pro football before becoming our lifting and lineman coach. Dude was super intense!
Thanks Mike, this changed they way I bench for the better. Just changing my grip on bench changed they way my shoulders feel during the press.Nate….
Awesome.
I benched with wrong technique for years and would flare my elbows with a straight wrist. Now after 20+ years of training my right arm doesn’t fully extend due to injuries. Years ago I had to learn how to bench properly as demonstrated here. Yes, my max weight in bench has decreased but my chest development has been phenomenal
Like he says, it’s about Bodybuilding and developing the muscle. 95% of people in the gym are just moving weight and getting nowhere.
Fuck this guy is brutally honest and I love it. Mike has always said he shows techniques that works for him. Exercises that work for him. What I don't get is how some ppl are going to critique Mike on his own personal style which obviously works and has worked for him. We need more like Big Mike in this world, dudes and chick's who aren't afraid to hurt feelings by telling facts and truths.
Exactly Dave. Just saying what works for me. Not what works for everyone
@@MikeVanWyck Everything that I've implemented watching your content has 100% worked for me as well. I really hate that I am an observer when I am resting bc it kills me to see ppl risking injury, using to much weight, using bad form, using way to much momentum or 'body English' to get a lift up and then brag about it on their socials. Anyways always look forward to seeing a Wycked training video or an epic Big Mike Rant.
Bruh just keep doing you 💯 people have Emotional connection issues in today’s society. Really just appreciate your knowledge you bring to the table!
You are the truth Mike, never have I thought about lifting the way you explain, good shit!
Thanks man
Thanks Mike I have been working out for 10 plus years and now I have to restart after watching your videos haha good content man really you’re helping people in a whole new way!
Man what you said makes so much sense to me. You have just made a new follower.
I started training 2 years ago.. mostly to loose weight. Was 250, I'm down to a pretty lean and muscular 180 now. I've had 2 different trainers and while they did help.. The stuff Mike is saying in these videos has made me make more gains in the last two months than I had in the last two years. It's ABSURD that this is the only person I've heard any advice like this from when all I've done for two years now is obsess over body building and fitness.
Unbelievable how awesome this guys information is. I have learned over the years the hard way how to do all this. Kids and beginners should listen hard to this man’s advise and information while he is giving it graciously to us all.
Thank you Mike
This is a true maestro who is way ahead of his game. Thank you so much
No doubt your little gems of how to execute exercises make a huge difference... much appreciated big guy.
Happy to help Angelo
It amazes me you have to tell the younger generation this kind of thing. Quality video.
I have a titanium left shoulder and a right shoulder on its way out, this information is invaluable for working out safely without causing further damage. Thank you sir!
The way you describing the correct way is the way I was taught . When I bring it down to my chest it is at the nipple line.
I like how time and constancy, over and over I speak the same speech. Watching your movements is awesome thank you. Keep doing what you do
Man where was the info like this before. Stumbled across this channel about a week ago..... And learning so much..... Good to see people around that help us to be better and get the physique we want. Thank you.
Trying to empower ppl on this channel and give ppl the tools to really progress
Mike you have been such a mentor and inspiration to me man, started off at 318lbs in the worse shape of my life. Went on a diet and started losing weight, got 50lbs gone now feeling better then I ever have and I’ve been using your techniques to train and I get the best burns I’ve ever had! Keep up the good work and keep pumping out content man! Thanks for all you do!
Anyone notice Jeff nippard just casually walking by. Must be a great gym to train at. Good videos brother. Lots of secret gems ur giving out.
They shouldn’t be secrets. Time to pull back the curtain and get everyone moving better
this guy brings so much new solid knowledge in this - it´s amazing. i thought that already nearby all had been said about the fitness topic - and then this guy shows up. realy great work !
Yes !!!! Ready for the merch 🤘
Love you Mike,you’re a mentor and a Legend💪🏻💯
Thanks 🙏🏻
This is exactly how I been teaching for yrs, put the bar on the meaty sturdy part of your palm & it’s going nowhere 💯
This vid makes me happy coz it validates the teaching I been gettin lots of push back on so thank you for this👌🏽
And btw, I’m 53 & haven’t pushed more than 90kg for 5yrs or more & im in great shape😏🤷🏼♂️😁
Tried this today and what an instant improvement to my bench press, great how you explain and literally show every position and movement in each demonstration, great advice thankyou Mike. Looking forward to seeing what other improvements such as this one that I can make.
The most responsible and smart way to weightlift. Thank you Mike
💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
Started lifting at 47 and been doing it for 2 years. Follow your advice I feel more then I ever have. Thanks for the good info and keep up the great content
Awesome to hear Shawn
I’m glad I hear you saying this Mike. I never understood constantly trying to hit numbers or adding weight percentages. Eventually that would stop or else we’d all be hitting 1000 lbs on everything soon. After a while you’ll feel less tension and need to add some weight naturally to progress. Makes so much sense!
Boom!! definitely agree ... i am not quite as strong as some of the guys at gym ... but they are the ones asking me what I am doing to have muscle size ... form and function ... not strength contest
man you did your time and know your deal. no need to check these people who do not know what is up. you have been to places none of us will even see , we are coming to you for what to do . one more time , we are coming to you for what to do. real note, my gain full body have been at best from your videos and that is all from you man 100 %
any of these up and coming need to rise up at your level , if they want to talk bs .
they will be humbled. Ii did not do my bicep curl right for like 5 year and then I saw you video on how to do it right . I was that guy . I did it wrong. not any more from you content
and for that I thank you.
Wow, game changer I will implement ASAP
Thanks Mike
Hope it helps TK
I can’t tell you how much this video helped change my mentality! I’m body building, not moving furniture around lol … simple and so smart
Awesome advice mate and love the hoodie 💪💪💪💪
Big Mike with the real bodybuilding talk 💯💯💯💯
Hey great channel, your pointers and advice has helped me tremendously. What you are giving is beyond form and techniques. You are teaching how to properly engage muscle for growth and development. Not only that you are king at teaching to keep the ego mind set at bay. Appreciations homie, thanks for sharing. OG
Diamond nuggets man. Great video. Powerlifting and bodybuilding are totally different. Thank you and keep them coming.
No, they don't know me....yet!
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really cool to gain this knowledge of proper mechanics and muscle recruitment a God send for those of us seriously strikes to be great! ty!
Mi new favorite yourube chanel
Apreciate all the correct information
I will start implementing all ur advice💪🤟👍💯💯💯💯
I am new to this channel and have only seen a few episodes, but the tips you have given me have opened my eyes for the better. thank you for the knowledge.
Mike best thing in UA-cam
Markus here big fan from Colombia
Brother
Thanks Marcos
@@MikeVanWyck thank you 4 the help and inspiration
Mike, you are absolutely correct! I personally appreciate your explanation and demonstrations. It makes me think of my movements.
Thanks for the support Brian
6:15 that's totally true for me, outer pecs and massive shoulders.
I've always been advised my trainers and other gym goers to avoid this form of gripping calling it a "suicide grip". I've experienced in the past that this monkey grip helps to connect with the chest better, but was scared to actually use it on a regular basis.
Gonna take notes from this video and practice this grip and form with lower weights till I get I right, thanks Mike. 🤘
I’m 59 and I have heard a lot of explaining of how to bench, you’re is the best. Kudos!! By the way my wrist can’t bend that far, “ injury”
Appreciate that Ramon.
sick hoodie yoooo & smart tips indeed
Hoodie is dope AF! Gonna cop that merch. Thx for the 💎!
Merch is dropping soon
Man this guy is a gem.
🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 a very sobering and intelligent talk.
Lol hahahaha "ITS LIKE YOU ARE MOVING FURNITURE " our Mike Van wyck ...watching from South Africa
Thanks Mike!! This is soooo helpful!!
Great information. Thank you for cleaning a lot of stuff up.
The Professor Big Mike got the receipts and you know this 💯💪🏽
For years, I’ve received so much shit from people at the gym for having that grip on the bar when pressing.
Bravo, good sir
FACTS. Once again solid content Mike. That part where you mentioned looking like you have a well built chest using lighter VS using heavy weight while showing off no chest at all hit home for me. That’s me on the regular!
Your analogies/coaching cues are the best! I heard you in a video the other day explaining why you’ll never create a plan, but if you write anything, it’ll be coaching cues comments.. if you don’t hurry up and do that.. I’m stealing your stuff and writing my own 😂😂😂😂💪💪💪💪. Thank you for everything sir!
You taught me two things about the bench I did not know I will try next time at the gym
You have helped me out tremendously your techniques have helped me feel the muscle more and I have seen major improvement’s on my body
That’s awesome Roy. Very happy to hear that
Waiting for my pre workout to kick in, prior to chest day. Of course this is the video to watch!
MIKE VAN WYCK!! God bless your knowledge braddah! I’m always talking to my gym buddies about your videos and how knowledgeable and straight to the point you are! Just wanted to say Mahalo for all your insights!
Really great messages about quality and quantity. Keep being awesome
Thanks Eric 💪🏻💪🏻. Appreciate it
I really do like your videos I like your attitude and I love how much you explain things so that even if you can’t see you’re able to understand what you’re talking about have a fantastic day thank you very much
Your knowledge base is brilliant and the amount of time and effort youve put into every single exercise is clear. Love the videos dude 👍
Appreciate the support Grieg
Can't wait for the merch 👍
Thank you Mike for the best body building advice in my opinion. Hope you have a great Christmas 🎅
Appreciate that Paul but I’m not the best, no one is. We all just have our perspective
Actually we really appreciate what you are doing for us big Mike, now these bench technique with the grip I am sure it will definitely work better. Thank you all I can say.
Wasim my guy 💪🏻
Mike thank you for your great videos. You have no idea how much your previous videos about benching and training back helped me. I felt those muscles like never before and got sore af next day lol and I don't usually get that sore
Happy to hear that masina
Mike Great job. I have lifyed for 50 years. Learn neat things from you, the grip you mention in this video.
The only time I ever go ‘heavy’ is when I randomly feel strong and want to have some fun and I realize it’ll probably hinder my overall workout for that day. To think people do this everyday thinking they need to ‘progressive overload’ to get bigger is so ass-backwards when it comes to true bodybuilding. Glad Mike is here to shed some light towards it
Just Big Mike giving these "strong guys" the straight BIZ #InBigMikeWeTrust
Thank you so much Mike, thank you for your golden pieces.... love to watch you.
One more great tip to save your rotator cuff.Thank you so much.The effort part really hits you hard cause I am sure many of us would have felt that.Also was that Jeff nippard at the back?
Jeff is at pure as well.
I really, really enjoy these vids Big Mike! Your awesome! Thank you!
I just found your channel a couple weeks ago and have been implementing your style to my workout. I have been sore ever since and can really feel the difference in my movements. I’m an old guy just trying to stay fit and healthy. Keep doing what your doing brother.
Bro your videos are the shit. I've been doing a lot of movements wrong for so long... finally changed some things from your videos and have seen major improvement
Happy to hear that Jerrett
Very true technique.... I tried it ... more connection... I felt it
This video brought me to tears! Thank you for explaining the stack!!! I know I'm a hear late but is wrist positions going to be the same for machines? I imagine so but want to make sure
Smashing it out park once again, your like a jacked Einstein of body building 💪💯
I respect guys with exceptional form more than those who preach about how heavy they lift.
Big mike, love the rants man keep the info coming and I've been implementing it all in the gym.
Appreciate what you do Mike. I built my gym around your training style.
Awesome to hear Michael. But take my style and make your own style. Progress the sport
@@MikeVanWyck absolutely Mike
This video is the single most influential one I have seen of yours. I have been struggling with a rotator cuff tear and my bench sucks. Will try your grip and suggestions!
Hey mike been watching your videos for awhile and what a big difference I’m seeing in my journey thank you can you please post how you structure a chest workout thanks
Just wanted to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas 🎄 🎁 and a healthy and happy new year! 🎊🎆