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  • @heathnguyen
    @heathnguyen 7 років тому +582

    there's no evidence that Ben isn't Wolverine

    • @kislovdim
      @kislovdim 6 років тому

      ахахаххахаха

    • @stamatisvragas7720
      @stamatisvragas7720 6 років тому +7

      He looks more like sabertooth to me (his brother)

    • @apuuvah
      @apuuvah 6 років тому +3

      Yeah. Might be him or might be Klokov...

    • @darylprescott8130
      @darylprescott8130 6 років тому +1

      Greatest comment eva lmao

    • @YouMirin
      @YouMirin 5 років тому +1

      Theres 2 negatives, that's a double negative nigga

  • @Lalande93
    @Lalande93 7 років тому +384

    Seeing Chad and Ben side by side after the intro made me choke on my coffee... Ben is big, but Chad is HUGE.

    • @UrbanLegend2k11
      @UrbanLegend2k11 7 років тому +45

      Lalande93 Chad is as big as a bear. Lol

    • @jackdo1551
      @jackdo1551 7 років тому +11

      I thought the exact same thing....god chad is huge.

    • @JMBBproject
      @JMBBproject 7 років тому +3

      Fucking shit, yes man thought the same :D:D

    • @Lalande93
      @Lalande93 7 років тому +4

      I'm 160lbs, 5'10... fml.

    • @dragoarrow8
      @dragoarrow8 7 років тому +5

      Lalande93 EEEEAAATTTTTT

  • @Eugguy190722
    @Eugguy190722 7 років тому +106

    This is actually one of the most helpful talks about the deadlift for anyone to watch. Some of the more popular UA-cam personalities seem to be jumping on the bandwagon and relaying the same generic information. Ben Pollack is also has a great tone to his delivery. He is just talking about what works for him. It is almost wrong that he is giving out some of the information that has made him a record holder. I am really glad he incorporates both the sumo and conventional, and also explains his reasoning for using both. Great video.

    • @SubnetMaskedMan
      @SubnetMaskedMan 6 років тому

      Fukk sumo

    • @EmoPeter2000
      @EmoPeter2000 5 років тому +1

      @@SubnetMaskedMan Fukk u

    • @SubnetMaskedMan
      @SubnetMaskedMan 5 років тому

      @@EmoPeter2000 no fukk u.
      You got two first names, that means you are an idiot bewacuff

  • @Ko-Di_DiGirolamo13
    @Ko-Di_DiGirolamo13 4 роки тому +7

    I actually tried this lat activation today and it was a major help. I felt zero tension in my lower back on my traditional deadlift. Great information.

  • @VDubVince
    @VDubVince 7 років тому +54

    Hook grip advice at 12:40

  • @vanilla7207
    @vanilla7207 6 років тому +33

    You have a bodybuilder physique with a powerlifter strength! Amazing...

  • @altuber99_athlete
    @altuber99_athlete 7 років тому +36

    0:15 Damn, Ben must be big.
    0:16 Shit, Chad.

  • @X3RUBIM
    @X3RUBIM 4 роки тому +2

    Ben Pollack is such a pleasure to listen to

  • @OmegaSoypreme
    @OmegaSoypreme 2 роки тому +1

    I've just started try to use hook grip. There's a surprising amount of detail to get right with it apparently. This explanation is pretty terrific.

  • @neerajsehrawat7065
    @neerajsehrawat7065 7 років тому +19

    One of the best videos on Deadlifts. Simply amazing and very helpful. Thanks a lot.

    • @raymondjamesrivera
      @raymondjamesrivera 7 років тому +1

      Agreed! And the Max Aita video on squats is equally as good. His questions of leaning forward TOTALLY works and I've never seen or heard to do that on any other video I've seen.

  • @kevinblack3576
    @kevinblack3576 7 років тому +24

    Loved his comments about patience off the floor. I've always had that mentality about deadlifting, but everyone, EVERYWHERE, says "speed off the floor, speed off the floor, most important, blah blah".

  • @Lucas13549
    @Lucas13549 3 роки тому +1

    Watch arm wrestlers such as Devon Larat if you want to improve grip strength. Not sure if it’s very specific, but I would assume those forearm workouts would help with grip in the deadlift.

  • @jerrynova93
    @jerrynova93 7 років тому +3

    The term you were looking for when discussing hook grip is Ulnar deviation at the wrist.

  • @dennisjordan5917
    @dennisjordan5917 6 років тому +2

    Trap bar deadlifts are really good for training the grip because you can overload it a little bit more and just hold at the top like you were talking about. Heavy rack pulls would work for the same reason
    Also farmers carry works great, I like to start short and heavy and then do a lighter longer carry

  • @mikeulator
    @mikeulator 7 років тому

    That thumb cue was perfect. I don't use a hook grip but I thought it about while pulling this morning and that slight wrist adjustment to put my thumb more under the bar made a big difference for a smoother and more comfortable pull. Thanks guys.

  • @kumasuke1
    @kumasuke1 6 років тому +3

    Awesome tips. Looking forward to ripping more iron off the floor tomorrow

  • @yellowjacket7023
    @yellowjacket7023 6 років тому

    Seriously, this guy is the most polite sounding Wolverine I've ever seen. Dead Lifts were one of Huge Jackman's favorite lifts while he trained for wolverine the whole 14 years he played the character. Well said bub. I subscribed because of this video.

  • @donm1979
    @donm1979 7 років тому +230

    Tips from Ben:
    1. Have long arms
    2. Be short
    3. Compete untested

  • @woozzification
    @woozzification 7 років тому +121

    Praying JTS hits up Clarence for a visit while Harry Squatter himself is state-side. I'd be all about that collab.

    • @DavidTPerkins22
      @DavidTPerkins22 7 років тому +3

      Matt Fraser's beard He's back in Ireland now

    • @DavidTPerkins22
      @DavidTPerkins22 7 років тому

      Pepe The Frog The frog is right

    • @JumpDiffusion
      @JumpDiffusion 7 років тому

      Who's Clarence?

    • @hamishmorris8376
      @hamishmorris8376 7 років тому +14

      Clarence Kennedy search him on youtube. unreal weightlifter with the biggest cult following on internet haha

    • @alexeikvaschuk7717
      @alexeikvaschuk7717 7 років тому

      ok. did he win any competitions (weightlifting or powerlifting)? if not, why is he not competing?

  • @WhatsaWiFiIsThename
    @WhatsaWiFiIsThename 4 роки тому

    One tip for hook grip, hang from a thicker pull-up bar/ pull-up bar with a hook grip.

  • @mustafawahab1914
    @mustafawahab1914 5 років тому +1

    This is a very detailed and informative video. Thanks guys

  • @VDubVince
    @VDubVince 7 років тому +4

    A1 vid with A1 lifters! Great job JTS and thanks for the awesome content as usual.

  • @Venezuelangel
    @Venezuelangel 5 років тому +9

    8:30 is where the geniusly insane stuff begins, marking for my own future reference.

  • @eleanorclub
    @eleanorclub 7 років тому +1

    Thank you! Very helpful. That hand strength issue is a biggie. For me, working forearms and fingers is vital, too. Weaknesses in all three areas can hold me back.

  • @tigahstyle
    @tigahstyle 6 років тому +3

    First off, this video is amazing. Thank you!
    2nd:
    Hard to think that as an total amateur I could offer any advice, but if you need grip; axle bars or inverse movements with heavy kettlebells a la Pavel's hard style lock system (Strongfirst). Those have helped me immensely with my grip. Just my humble .02!

  • @pg-jq3jc
    @pg-jq3jc 6 років тому +1

    this guy is the real deal. would like to train with him. would learn a ton

  • @spencermariano8454
    @spencermariano8454 7 років тому +87

    Creating fake profile so I can like again

  • @traininvincible974
    @traininvincible974 7 років тому +8

    You can just tell how immensely knowledgable Ben is about his deadlift, super refreshing watch. Some really novel stuff mentioned here cue wise.

  • @bw66210
    @bw66210 6 років тому

    Ulnar deviation is the term you were looking for your thumb when setting your hook grip

  • @atlasstoned
    @atlasstoned 7 років тому +22

    Holy shit the lighting in this video is cinemagraphic

  • @evan5854
    @evan5854 4 роки тому

    This guy is so well spoken

  • @MrJosh6889
    @MrJosh6889 7 років тому +72

    Ben Pollack looks like Johnny Candito's big brother.

  • @Frank79811
    @Frank79811 6 років тому

    Such a great video on deadlift coaching.

  • @hb51015
    @hb51015 7 років тому +3

    Chad, great video as always. Thanks for that. I'm in the process of incorporating sumo into my repertoire as well. In the video, Ben seems to start with his feet farther away from the bar than what I've seen by others teaching the sumo. Is this the effect of camera angle? If not, can you shed some insight on how far one should start from the bar when performing a sumo dl?

  • @Dyldayas24
    @Dyldayas24 7 років тому

    I just try to use my bodyweight to lever the bar off the ground when pulling myself into position, once I feel the sweet spot where the bar is about to break the floor I then use that built up tension to start the pull

  • @DubbleD97
    @DubbleD97 7 років тому

    Great video. That information on hook grip waa great too. Never thought about how if my wrist bends I'll lose the bar like he talked about (which I've always wondered why it happens)

  • @anandmayekar1513
    @anandmayekar1513 2 роки тому +1

    Well explained 🙏❤️🙏

  • @jamesmerrill8853
    @jamesmerrill8853 2 роки тому

    Excellent stuff!

  • @lachimsalim
    @lachimsalim 7 років тому +1

    Great video, by the way have you thought about climbing grip training exercise like dead hangs etc or open grip finger holds.

  • @eak404
    @eak404 7 років тому

    One of the best tips I've heard so far.

  • @Cosmic_Code
    @Cosmic_Code 4 роки тому

    This learned me tons- Very focused superb video.

  • @TrumpetPerformanceTips
    @TrumpetPerformanceTips 4 роки тому

    Extremely educational ... great job !!! Thankyou !!

  • @YourMuvva
    @YourMuvva Рік тому

    Dudes an absolute unit for a PL💥

  • @JMBBproject
    @JMBBproject 7 років тому

    Thanks for such awesome content guys!

  • @adeptpather
    @adeptpather 3 роки тому

    Great video highly recommended

  • @McMeatBag
    @McMeatBag 7 років тому +54

    I can't take my eyes off of Ben's thighs

    • @dtosmanm4743
      @dtosmanm4743 6 років тому +2

      no homo

    • @LambeauLeeeper
      @LambeauLeeeper 6 років тому +2

      Lol his Arms ar sweet too.

    • @0vermars520
      @0vermars520 4 роки тому +1

      You're just to good to be true. Cant take my eyes off ur thighs....

  • @Arntaageb
    @Arntaageb 6 років тому

    Deadlift records:
    1. Strongman: 18 inch strongman deadlift-(w straps) Eddie Hall 536 kg/1181 lbs. (2017)
    2. Strongman: Hummer Tire deadlift(w belt/w straps/w Hummer tires)-Zydrunas Savickus- 522kg/1155lbs(2014 )
    3. Strongman: Competition barbell and calibrated plates deadlift( w straps/w suit/w belt)-Eddie Hall-500kg/1102lbs(2016)
    4. Strongman: Elephant bar deadlift(w straps/no suit/w belt/w elephant longer bar and wider plates. Hafthor Bjiorrnson 472kg/1041lbs(2018)
    5. Powerlifting: Raw world record-(w belt ,no straps)-Bennedict Magnusson-460,4 kg/1015 lbs(2011)
    6. Powerlifting: Geared -(w belt,w suit,no straps)-Andy Bolton -457,2 kg/ 1008lbs (2009)
    7. Powerlifting: 100% Raw Sumo ( no belt,not suit,no straps) - Yury Belkin 440 kg/970 lbs. (2017)
    8. Powerlifting: 100% Raw (no belt,not suit,no straps,no unconventional bars/implements)-Konstantinovs Konstantine 426 kg/939 lbs. (after 2010)

    • @undefinido
      @undefinido 5 років тому

      rip Konstantinovs Konstantine

  • @mariorosales5572
    @mariorosales5572 7 років тому +1

    Fuck the DLs. How do I get them arms??

  • @fierce01music27
    @fierce01music27 2 роки тому

    when doing hook grip my thumb joints detatch from eachother and feel as if im going to rip my thumb off the joint

  • @zennar1537
    @zennar1537 5 років тому

    Can someone please explain to me why straps are not allowed in a powerlift meet?

  • @JeffreyWallk
    @JeffreyWallk 4 роки тому

    Great Grip Exercise: BB holds (30 seconds) with one hand

  • @joeri666
    @joeri666 7 років тому +1

    Great video

  • @nigelthomas8315
    @nigelthomas8315 7 років тому

    Re Grip exercises I saw Ed Coan holding one handed the center of a Olympic bar with 135lbs on it and holding it for 30 seconds

  • @RR35782
    @RR35782 2 роки тому

    How about mixed grips? Mixed grips can lift heavy for me

  • @christiannavas684
    @christiannavas684 5 років тому

    Awesome video definitely I will be trying the techniques nest time I squad!💪

  • @mikemilligan9028
    @mikemilligan9028 7 років тому

    Great info. Thx bigtimes

  • @LuisPompa56
    @LuisPompa56 7 років тому

    Saw this guy in Austin at Onnit. He is impressive.

  • @davidmoreno5332
    @davidmoreno5332 5 років тому +24

    Ben probably has the best physique in power lifting.

    • @ryano3966
      @ryano3966 5 років тому

      David Moreno what about dan green , he’s pretty jacked too

    • @eane1275
      @eane1275 4 роки тому +5

      you meant to say chad.

    • @letsprogress4124
      @letsprogress4124 4 роки тому +1

      how bout larry

    • @eane1275
      @eane1275 4 роки тому +3

      @@letsprogress4124 Chad.

    • @willlancer7831
      @willlancer7831 4 роки тому

      Him and Russell orhii yeah most def

  • @Benny41251
    @Benny41251 6 років тому

    Love these tips man.

  • @threethrushes
    @threethrushes 7 років тому +8

    I am just starting DL training so this video was the equivalent of a mine in which precious metals are extracted.

  • @g.michaelwhite4161
    @g.michaelwhite4161 3 роки тому

    Great video 👍🏻 👍🏻

  • @RoflkoHighlights
    @RoflkoHighlights 2 роки тому

    Great video :) thanks man

  • @gavih2803
    @gavih2803 6 років тому

    Great video...needed this info👍💪💯

  • @denisaunga524
    @denisaunga524 5 років тому

    Must I use the waist belt while doing heavy deadlift?

  • @roadscholartruckerhealth
    @roadscholartruckerhealth Рік тому

    Great information and instructions. Not trying to be rude or picky but Ben might think about recording hisself a few times before getting on camera. He says uhm so much that it starts distracting from the lesson. But other than that, freaking awesome

  • @inyourdream309
    @inyourdream309 7 років тому +1

    What if I pull sumo and hit my inner knees when lowering the bar?
    It would be happen when the weight is up to 75%RM .

  • @DrAdnan
    @DrAdnan 6 років тому +2

    I can never get in position properly on sumo :(

  • @mikecunning2226
    @mikecunning2226 7 років тому +2

    This is very good content where he just informally talks and walks us through his processes.

  • @jflanny
    @jflanny 7 років тому +4

    didn't you guys just say the ooposite, re: sumo in training?

  • @thepowerliftingprofessor
    @thepowerliftingprofessor 7 років тому +1

    Yeh my conventional is ass but I def value it and constantly use it as an accessory for sumo

  • @JimBronke
    @JimBronke 4 роки тому

    Can you sumo more than regular? Does sumo have an advantage?

  • @David-lu4th
    @David-lu4th 7 років тому +38

    Snort some creatine every time Ben says "um" haha. Good information Ben thank you

  • @damonmlinaric9254
    @damonmlinaric9254 6 років тому

    Guys a champ for a reason,has mad knowledge

  • @MALKton
    @MALKton 4 роки тому

    even if his proportions due to muscular development may distort how I estimate the length of his limbs i think he has beastly long arms compared to his leg length; my back angle is nowhere near his back angle when gripping the bar for a deadlift

  • @romeoradin12
    @romeoradin12 7 років тому

    This made me wanna do my next vid about the sumo deadlift

  • @evancawley3236
    @evancawley3236 5 років тому

    How to know if u should pull sumo or conventional

  • @mikeschiavi5320
    @mikeschiavi5320 6 років тому

    My left hand keeps giving out. Even when I do the different grip. Not sure how to improve it. I've been doing farmers walks etc. As soon as I get about 375. I usually do 3-8 reps. And my hand just won't make it. Any advice?

  • @ChildrenOfFable
    @ChildrenOfFable 5 років тому

    I got small hands...so hook grip for me is almost impossible to do...what type of grip do you recommend for me then?

    • @bmstylee
      @bmstylee 5 років тому +2

      Well. The double overhand is where you start. Eventually your grip will not be strong enough to hold the weight. At that point you end up with a mixed grip. One hand prone and the other in a supinated position. Be careful with the supine hand. It's a natural habit to try to curl the bar with that hand. It's a good way to get a bicep injury.

  • @nataliapardalis9598
    @nataliapardalis9598 7 років тому

    How do you avoid the feeling of being cramped when doing sumo

  • @DM-jt4rh
    @DM-jt4rh 5 років тому +1

    Yeah but what's his ped stack atm?

  • @teampride2355
    @teampride2355 7 років тому

    Chad, do you and Ben recommend using straps during training blocks if my hands continuously get ripped open? I haven't had any issues with grip strength but my hands continue to rip open during training and are always tore up meet time.

  • @10ktube
    @10ktube 5 років тому +1

    Warm up reps + 400-500 pounds in the same sentence. Love it.
    Great video, great information, I'm happy I found a unique and informative source of information that's not like everyone else's. Great info on grips too, something you don't think about really, but it is all part of the motion.

  • @MrAdamSEB
    @MrAdamSEB 6 років тому

    This video is gold!!

  • @Heroqualle9
    @Heroqualle9 7 років тому

    Great Video!

  • @tomcola6758
    @tomcola6758 7 років тому +5

    CHAD y did u make him keep his shirt on dude?

  • @jimjones6901
    @jimjones6901 6 років тому

    Opening song name?

  • @PrimeMatt
    @PrimeMatt 7 років тому +15

    Damn Chad, have you eaten Max!!!

  • @1512dep
    @1512dep 5 років тому

    Conventional deadlifts give me knee pain but sumo gives me hip pain... pls help

  • @mconcepcion752
    @mconcepcion752 7 років тому +5

    Ben is jacked

  • @Anonymous2cents
    @Anonymous2cents 5 років тому

    Straight to the point and very informative, great video

  • @JD-ph1dz
    @JD-ph1dz 4 роки тому

    Okay I have some advice for the lifter here.. buy a 23 kg stiff bar with more thickness than what you're currently using. Don't use straps or hook grip when training, it will definitely improve your grip strength..

  • @jamescalvert7
    @jamescalvert7 7 років тому +12

    Quads for days

  • @StrongButAwkward
    @StrongButAwkward 7 років тому +2

    Does Pollack find hook grip gives him a greater increase in grip strength than mixed? Or does he just not like mixed? I've found hook and mixed both increase grip, but mixed has always been a greater increase.

    • @batmanwayne8593
      @batmanwayne8593 7 років тому +7

      Nate he had a torn bicep a while back so he does hook grip now

    • @Wildkoala1
      @Wildkoala1 7 років тому +3

      Nate hook grip will strengthen your grip though it's a awesome to change things up but also it's very hard to get use to at first

  • @davecollins73
    @davecollins73 6 років тому

    Good vid!

  • @DunkTheHunk
    @DunkTheHunk 2 роки тому

    Ben is a beast

  • @Thefunkeemonkee
    @Thefunkeemonkee 5 років тому

    How come you weight 181 and look massive?

  • @Julian-xr5db
    @Julian-xr5db 7 років тому +5

    Wat iz bezt shupllemant? Tren or wheyz?

  • @MrShady2099
    @MrShady2099 4 роки тому

    Take a shot everytime he says "humm". You'll be drunk by the end of his first sentence.

  • @tribue321
    @tribue321 7 років тому

    Try Brazilian Jiu Jitsu grip training

  • @Gumnball
    @Gumnball 7 років тому

    Chris Duffin said the same on being patient on the bar before lifting.
    I recommande the last video of Jeff Cavaliere from Athleanx on forearm workout.