Learned so much about the JM press from these two videos. Will likely incorporate reverse band version in next cycle. Looking forward to that third segment Alex
Doing the JM on a slight incline is also a really great way of getting the long head involved, also doing it overheard (halfway between OHP/OHE) is really good too
Don't forget that you can replicate this with a pushup starting with your hands directly below your chin. On a flat surface you can get interesting upper chest activity out of this too. On rings or blocks you can get a deeper ROM
@MenWithClassOfficial What I was describing is similar but from what I see of sphinx push ups, the shoulders are basically directly above the elbow when the elbow touches the ground. What I was talking about is more like a diamond push up I guess. Idk what I was doing was a pushup with my anterior delts making contact with the back of my hand and my elbows on the ground at the bottom of the rep.
Watched one of his yt shorts on the jm press, was the one that got my form just right. Hit them Sun, 4x10, slow tempo. It's now Wed and my arms are still literally burning. No movement has ever given me does to this degree.
For Q&A: I’m a 17 year old lifter. 180lbs | 5’11 | ~15% Body Fat. Been training 2.5 years. Numbers are 385lb squat, 232lb bench, 463lb deadlift. (All maxes were done while cutting) Am I eligible for a substantial body Recomp as I’m not too lean nor advanced. My goal is to become elite and so should I Recomp till I’m ~10-12% and then focus on doing a proper bulk or right now do a cut then bulk (or vice versa)
hey alex, when doing pullups and chinups(weighted and bodyweight) I tend to fatigue my forearms more. literally my forearms will be pumped twice as much as back or biceps... and it's not a grip strength issue, I think it has to do with my form. any tips?
Sure that bar isn't too thick? Tried using chalk? What about flexing the wrist too much or having the wrong body alignment? Try posterior pelvic tilt form and the extended style (to see which feels bette), also widen out that grip a little bit.
That's probably a byproduct of having to focus on balancing the bar with your thumbs. The triceps don't attach to the forearm bones (unlike the biceps). There should be no change in which head is stressed when you change the hand orientation. Putting your hands over just lets you put more bw over the bar, making it easier to put force behind
Question, if I set up a jm Press accommodating resistance with bands but make it where the bottom has no band tension, does it solve the problem you mention at the last part?
Hey Alex ! I tried lot of bodywheight exercises, but I found 4 of them that don’t put stress on my joins, and that I am comfortable with, the neutral grip ring bodyrow, the deep ring push-up, the elevated feet pike push up, and the bodywheight squat jump, do you think that they are enough to build muscle ? Thank you 🙏
Damn i was doing this completely wrong lol,always had trouble with skullcrushers feeling like they never did anything. I switched to jm press but wasnt do it right looking at this video gonna give it another go when i hit triceps tomorrow
Alex i need some advice for my training so i have a question for you. Do you think taking baths in between sets of box squats is good for strength work?
Hi Alex what do u think about bulking while doing prisoner style high volume chalistenics, is it nonsense or reasonable? u could also answer this in a Q&A. Love from Italy brother
Alex or anyone, can you do a JM Press on a cable machine? In my experience, it works for me and I have seen EliteFTS execute it (correct me if I am wrong)? Or is it ideal to use free weights as suggested?
The way I've seen JM demonstrate it, it's with flexed wrists. But I've also seen some other guys keep them completely neutral. I find arm size and length affects this quite a bit so experiment and see what feels best. I've usually kept flexed wrists but am starting to realize it may just be better not doing that (for me).
Hey Alex, I've been getting nice gains ever since I added weighted ring pushups and bamboo press variations but my Triceps have been twitching involuntarily. Any idea why?
So I had never done this exercise in my life before yesterday and and for some reason I was just drawn to the ez bar. Now I come watch your video and boom I don't feel like a puss bitch
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Learned so much about the JM press from these two videos. Will likely incorporate reverse band version in next cycle. Looking forward to that third segment Alex
Awesome Liam!
@@AlexLeonidas how do we do a bodyweight versions of this
Let’s go! Another upload from Alex 💪
Doing the JM on a slight incline is also a really great way of getting the long head involved, also doing it overheard (halfway between OHP/OHE) is really good too
Wrong
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Thank you, I tried it with EZ bar and I can perform it without elbow pain, and it feels good. Im dealing for years with tennis elbow
Fantastic!!
Physique is looking good brother
Thanks Jake!
Yet another banger from Alex, truly the patron saint of Natty Lifters.
Can't believe I've been following you since that can't sleep part 1 video
Agree with other comments. Really learned more about this movement and will give it a try with my e-z bar thx brother 💪
Don't forget that you can replicate this with a pushup starting with your hands directly below your chin. On a flat surface you can get interesting upper chest activity out of this too. On rings or blocks you can get a deeper ROM
I know it's been 2 yrs. But Are you referring to standard sphnix pushups starting from extended plank position ?
@MenWithClassOfficial What I was describing is similar but from what I see of sphinx push ups, the shoulders are basically directly above the elbow when the elbow touches the ground. What I was talking about is more like a diamond push up I guess. Idk what I was doing was a pushup with my anterior delts making contact with the back of my hand and my elbows on the ground at the bottom of the rep.
You’re almost at 250k!
Hell yeah!
Watched one of his yt shorts on the jm press, was the one that got my form just right. Hit them Sun, 4x10, slow tempo. It's now Wed and my arms are still literally burning. No movement has ever given me does to this degree.
Close placement explosive push ups with 3 second hold at bottom and weight vest on gives me the most insane tricep pump (personally)
Been doing these on the Smith Machine at the end of my last 2 push sessions and they felt AMAZING!
I did the ez bar version a few weeks ago and the pump was awesome
Hey Alex, can you please make a video on how to get bigger forearms?
Great video btw.
Wow. This is well explained, like always. I appreciate your existence my friend :)
Hey Alex can you do a video comparing weighted push ups and dips
For Q&A: I’m a 17 year old lifter. 180lbs | 5’11 | ~15% Body Fat. Been training 2.5 years. Numbers are 385lb squat, 232lb bench, 463lb deadlift. (All maxes were done while cutting) Am I eligible for a substantial body Recomp as I’m not too lean nor advanced. My goal is to become elite and so should I Recomp till I’m ~10-12% and then focus on doing a proper bulk or right now do a cut then bulk (or vice versa)
Nice numbers bro
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What about JM press with dumbbells?
hey alex, when doing pullups and chinups(weighted and bodyweight) I tend to fatigue my forearms more. literally my forearms will be pumped twice as much as back or biceps... and it's not a grip strength issue, I think it has to do with my form. any tips?
Sure that bar isn't too thick? Tried using chalk?
What about flexing the wrist too much or having the wrong body alignment? Try posterior pelvic tilt form and the extended style (to see which feels bette), also widen out that grip a little bit.
Also try thumbless grip
@@AlexLeonidas I tried the posterior pelvic tilt form and that has def helped. feeling my teres and lats way more now, thank u sir.
@@irishscience580 try bringing your arms to the side of your hips to engage your back more
Maybe use straps to stop the forearms working
I did jm press today and ran into a wall with tendon pain at the bottom. I'm definitely going to try the reverse band version next time around.
What do you think of using the swiss bar?
It’s awesome, them west side guys would do those I love that variation
Athlean x said reverse grip pushdowns emphasise the medial head of the tricep btw
That's probably a byproduct of having to focus on balancing the bar with your thumbs. The triceps don't attach to the forearm bones (unlike the biceps). There should be no change in which head is stressed when you change the hand orientation. Putting your hands over just lets you put more bw over the bar, making it easier to put force behind
Thx bro jm press always felt awkward for me, gonna try the chains one
I had terrible tendon pain at 40kg, but now I’m over 80kg for 5, I’ll try the easy bar this week.
I have elbow pain with almost all tricep exercises. JM press in Smith machine gives me zero pain and can go heavy.
Any tips on how to fix imbalanced arms? My left arm is way bigger (unilateral didn't work for me)
That's an entire video homie, will likely cover it again soon.
Another variation I like is one I got from Athlean X. It's a dumbbell JM Press. Check it out.
Question, if I set up a jm Press accommodating resistance with bands but make it where the bottom has no band tension, does it solve the problem you mention at the last part?
Alex could you do a vid on elbow pain and clicking. Mine clicks when i do push-ups bench press overhead press etc.
need that
I can't speak about the clicking part but do check out my elbow pain solution video
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@@AlexLeonidas thanks
The clicking could be your bursa. I have clicking too when doing any overhead extension.
Hey Alex, what are your thoughts on speed work?
just got a neutral grip curl/tricep bar. hoping this w a band will help w elbow pain
Awesome content mate!
That’s a nice red polo
Hey Alex !
I tried lot of bodywheight exercises, but I found 4 of them that don’t put stress on my joins, and that I am comfortable with, the neutral grip ring bodyrow, the deep ring push-up, the elevated feet pike push up, and the bodywheight squat jump, do you think that they are enough to build muscle ?
Thank you 🙏
Do a video on sleeping tip please
Damn i was doing this completely wrong lol,always had trouble with skullcrushers feeling like they never did anything. I switched to jm press but wasnt do it right looking at this video gonna give it another go when i hit triceps tomorrow
Alex i need some advice for my training so i have a question for you. Do you think taking baths in between sets of box squats is good for strength work?
Cmon bro
@@AlexLeonidas it's non negotiable
Make a video about century sets 1x100 for mass
Hi Alex what do u think about bulking while doing prisoner style high volume chalistenics, is it nonsense or reasonable? u
could also answer this in a Q&A. Love from Italy brother
What about incline
Actually GOATED for locking in the form
Hi Alex, Is using a Swissbar/dumbells to do neutral grip JM presses/ Tricep extensions viable too?
Alex or anyone, can you do a JM Press on a cable machine? In my experience, it works for me and I have seen EliteFTS execute it (correct me if I am wrong)? Or is it ideal to use free weights as suggested?
Never tried it on cables but if EliteFTS is recommending it that says a lot!
But should you keep wists in extension or flexion?
Thanks for helping us make gains
The way I've seen JM demonstrate it, it's with flexed wrists. But I've also seen some other guys keep them completely neutral. I find arm size and length affects this quite a bit so experiment and see what feels best. I've usually kept flexed wrists but am starting to realize it may just be better not doing that (for me).
Hey Alex, check out Juji's video about the same topic
Hi Alex been doing weighted dips worked to 3 and half plates but now getting shoulder pains. Is it worth stopping?
Are you neglecting your stretching? It’s really helped me. I try and stretch every night before going to bed.
Hey Alex, I've been getting nice gains ever since I added weighted ring pushups and bamboo press variations but my Triceps have been twitching involuntarily. Any idea why?
Probably a recovery problem
Do you think weighted dips carries over to close grip bench? Did 100lbs x 12 the other day at 190 bw
100% yes
I stopped benching for like 2 months but kept doing weighted dips and my bench never went down in weight so I would say definitely yes.
So I had never done this exercise in my life before yesterday and and for some reason I was just drawn to the ez bar. Now I come watch your video and boom I don't feel like a puss bitch
Nice!!💪👏👌🤟😁
Luv U Alex ♥️
Yooo alexx.. Love from india
just use dumbells
Part 3
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The best variation is not doing them at all 😂
Try the SSB, it's a game changer
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You've watched all of them?
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