@@snorlaxcom he use to train the one girl whos quite jacked in some of his videos at the gym I work at. I spoke to hime a couple times and a guy he knows who does youtube for a living asked me if I would be interested and obviously I said yes
Check out the channel JM7thlevel. JMs channel pretty much fits the description of what you’re asking for. I didn’t know he had a channel for a while since it’s pretty small.
I'm Korean(south) and my english is bad. but I really want to appreciate your teaching. I had a trouble in bench press. when I do bench, always hurt my elbow or wrist or felt shoulder impingements. Now, My problem has gone perfectly by your teaching. Especially your way to grip is perfectly no hurt!!!! Thank you!! God bless you!!!
Why is this man the only one teaching people to not let the bar sit over nothing - how to keep the bar over the arm and to minimize need for wrist wraps. Awesome!!! Thank you!!!!!
Wanted to give a quick thank you, had really bad pain in my right wrist after a working set and immediately went to work to correct it. Landed on your video after tirelessly trying to correct my wrist position but still having that sharp pain. Not only did I end up fixing the wrist pain, but I immediately noticed how much more of my chest I was using as soon as I made the correction, it’s insane. Again, thanks so much!
JM, I just came across this video. I don't know if you are still creating these videos but I will say thank you. I am still learning about developing strength and I know some of that has to do with grip, utilizing the angles that pertain to achieving the goal from the shortest distance and of course support. This was very important to listen and watch. Time to work on both my arch and grip.
Hell yeah about time big boys train for a decent arch. Looking forward to the next video. Would like to see 74-83kg lifters on this channel and coaching for smaller body types.
I was taught very quickly how important it is to make sure your grip is holding the bar right above the bones of your forearm. While in my case it takes the form of the pinch "bulldog" grip, it starts with the similar diamond hand formation. Whenever I've shown someone this kind of grip adjustment, they couldn't believe how much better it felt!
I remember being 13-14 when I first started lifting. Used to get every issue of powerlifting USA and look forward to reading JM’s column. Kept every issue. Wish that magazine was still around. Its content put all the other weight lifting magazines to shame. Thank you JM for what I learned 25 years ago!
Wow- what a great video- thank you for putting this together. This really changed my perspective on grip for bench. Something else I tried that helped me after watching this is walking up to the unloaded bar, behind it, close to a spotter/lift-off position. Then with one hand/arm, grip the bar and press the bar down into the rack/hooks with all your force, straight down. Then look at where the knurl marks are on your palm. That's the location where you can drive the most force and power into the bar. It's not on your upper palm finger pads. It's way down on the meat of your lower palm and really lines up with your ring finger. Thanks!
I had the bar position aligned properly, but the weight was resting too heavily on my thumb-side of my palm, causing that side to go numb! You mentioning that you had a callus on the opposite side(pinky side of the wrist) prompted me to more weight onto that side of my hand and that fixed my issue!! Thank you so much!!!!!
Absolutely incredible! Tremendous knowledge in such short instructional video. This is how it's supposed to be done. Old school way. It's amazing that even many seasoned lifters do it the incorrect way. Thank you for this video. Absolutely amazing! Keep it coming.
I have 6.2 inch wrists and I'd be screwed without this grip haha! I naturally figured this out by necessity really but good to see that I am on the right path!
2:40 Everyone gets the idea of less range of motion being beneficial. What I think some people don't understand is leverage matters way more. The best bencher in the world goes pinky on the rings for info
Golden ,you may have just unlocked the door to my issue with the bench press Thank you very much ,I have chest in an hour and a half so I’ll be give n this a shot
The diamond grip is the best. It feels like the closer to the chest that the bar gets, the tighter the form is. Lets you blast right out of the hole past the sticking point a lot easier.
I’m not sure the extra wide grip works as well for raw benchers as for shirted benchers. Although the bar may travel a shorter distance, the wider grip means your triceps are not as directly engaged off the chest. So, although the distance is shorter, the biomechanics change. In a shirt, the shirt helps you off the chest. You don’t get the same assistance if you bench raw.
Raw benchers benefit MORE. The rub is...YOU GOTTA BUILD SHOULDER STRENGTH! if a wide grip "feels" worse to you, get busy on shoulder strength. As for triceps drive from the chest...?. Hold a light bar or dumbell at your chest and flex your triceps. The triceps move the elbow joint only. They extend it. They lock out the lift, not begin it. There is no way to flex them to "help" get the bar off the chest. They would only move your forearm out to the side ,not up. Don't believe me? Try it. Yes, they stay " tight" but that's it. THIS IS WHY A CURSORY EDUCATION IN ANATOMY IS PRICELESS. Get on line and learn the muscles, what they do, and how they work. You will never regret a minute if it.
These are the type of ppl,who know there shit and every little thing to help you be better,you'd be suprised at how the smallest changes can make some of the biggest differences
This helped me Ivr known there was grip you have to do for full potential and energy to put behind the bar and my form has improved just by doing this still some working for my left side but I'm getting there slowly
Wow this video helped alot. Im a beginer when it comes to benching this morning im not sure how i had my wrist placed that when i lifted the weight, my wrist twisted and i dropped the weight on my right side. I will be using these tips next time i go back.
JM is a phenomenal teacher. I love when he's on.
A real bench guru
Especially his voice could listen to him for hours
I got lucky enough to get to be trained by him in the near future
@@qpghostqp9551 how?
@@snorlaxcom he use to train the one girl whos quite jacked in some of his videos at the gym I work at. I spoke to hime a couple times and a guy he knows who does youtube for a living asked me if I would be interested and obviously I said yes
You guys should do a daily “10 minutes with JM” where he can just talk about life lessons lol.
Check out the channel JM7thlevel. JMs channel pretty much fits the description of what you’re asking for. I didn’t know he had a channel for a while since it’s pretty small.
@@Kyle111 no way!!!! I will check it out thank you!
JM teaches so humbly and wisely, I feel like I'm being taught by the dad I never had
I'm Korean(south) and my english is bad.
but I really want to appreciate your teaching.
I had a trouble in bench press.
when I do bench, always hurt my elbow or wrist or felt shoulder impingements.
Now, My problem has gone perfectly by your teaching.
Especially your way to grip is perfectly no hurt!!!! Thank you!!
God bless you!!!
Im a fellow South Korean, Im glad you are using English.
Oh man this came just in time
This tip is so good..I was able to add 35 lbs instantly by incorporating this technique
Love how he teaches like he’s telling a child’s story. So good 👍
Why is this man the only one teaching people to not let the bar sit over nothing - how to keep the bar over the arm and to minimize need for wrist wraps. Awesome!!! Thank you!!!!!
This is a game changer. JM is like the Yoda of benching.
Never thought bench press could be so technical.
Wanted to give a quick thank you, had really bad pain in my right wrist after a working set and immediately went to work to correct it. Landed on your video after tirelessly trying to correct my wrist position but still having that sharp pain. Not only did I end up fixing the wrist pain, but I immediately noticed how much more of my chest I was using as soon as I made the correction, it’s insane. Again, thanks so much!
JM, I just came across this video. I don't know if you are still creating these videos but I will say thank you. I am still learning about developing strength and I know some of that has to do with grip, utilizing the angles that pertain to achieving the goal from the shortest distance and of course support. This was very important to listen and watch. Time to work on both my arch and grip.
Hell yeah about time big boys train for a decent arch. Looking forward to the next video. Would like to see 74-83kg lifters on this channel and coaching for smaller body types.
Wish I could arch with my old stiff back 😀
@@stevesedgwick5789 Hopefully JM can drop some tips for you, bro. Arch can also save your shoulders.
@@snorlaxcom - thanks pal, I hope to compete next year when I’m 60. So I guess I’m just old and stiff
I’m 5’9, started In the 74kg and now in 83kg, I always have to modify things when bigger lifters get coached
@@stevesedgwick5789 I've found wearing a 13mm lifting belt helps me brace enough to arch without cramping in my lower back..
Best grip explanation I've ever heard.
Please continue with these videos, really like them !
We have more videos from this series coming soon!
This dude is SO good at teaching, the analogy he’s uses makes everything make so much sense. Great video!!
I was taught very quickly how important it is to make sure your grip is holding the bar right above the bones of your forearm. While in my case it takes the form of the pinch "bulldog" grip, it starts with the similar diamond hand formation. Whenever I've shown someone this kind of grip adjustment, they couldn't believe how much better it felt!
This guy is immense, great energy about him.
Props JM
I saved this video as I am rebuilding my bench after having wrist pain. The visual que is a game changer for me.
Would like to hear JM narrate Audio books or a documentary. His voice is perfect for such.
I just wanted to watch a min of the vid on the grip but stayed for the voice. I don’t know who this man is but he’s got a soothing voice.
Just what I needed😇
I remember being 13-14 when I first started lifting. Used to get every issue of powerlifting USA and look forward to reading JM’s column. Kept every issue. Wish that magazine was still around. Its content put all the other weight lifting magazines to shame. Thank you JM for what I learned 25 years ago!
Love how calm JM is :)
He's got a low key asmr voice, relaxing.
It's wild how much of a difference this made. I haven't benched since watching this but i have strict pressed and it really does wonders.
The first 30 seconds fixed me but I liked and watched for the algorithm
Wow- what a great video- thank you for putting this together. This really changed my perspective on grip for bench. Something else I tried that helped me after watching this is walking up to the unloaded bar, behind it, close to a spotter/lift-off position. Then with one hand/arm, grip the bar and press the bar down into the rack/hooks with all your force, straight down. Then look at where the knurl marks are on your palm. That's the location where you can drive the most force and power into the bar. It's not on your upper palm finger pads. It's way down on the meat of your lower palm and really lines up with your ring finger. Thanks!
MORE JM CONTENT, MORE VINTAGE film from when he was competing please.
I just wanted to point out for anyone that, like me, flairs their elbows when trying this grip, he addresses this at around 8:05
JM is awesome and is so soft spoken for the legend he is.
I had the bar position aligned properly, but the weight was resting too heavily on my thumb-side of my palm, causing that side to go numb!
You mentioning that you had a callus on the opposite side(pinky side of the wrist) prompted me to more weight onto that side of my hand and that fixed my issue!!
Thank you so much!!!!!
JM, one of the best benchers of all time
Absolutely incredible! Tremendous knowledge in such short instructional video. This is how it's supposed to be done. Old school way. It's amazing that even many seasoned lifters do it the incorrect way. Thank you for this video. Absolutely amazing! Keep it coming.
The explanation was awesome. I know this is going to help.
this is by far the most informative video I saw on bench pressing, I had thumb and wrist pain and it helped me a lot thank you
I’m 30 years old and should’ve learned this in high school. GREAT VIDEO!
Amazing tips from one of the best !!!
You can edit this, but they don’t. Lol dude you’re awesome, I’m training my son and I can’t wait to start teaching him this method!
Good father
Chest day tomorrow definitely gonna try these tips
Coaching like this is invaluable!
It really is!
Love the vids with JM. He explains things so clearly its so easy to understand. I always learn something new.
Having flash backs of WCW and Rick Steiner 😂 great video! Definitely plan on using these tips thanks JM!
what a great coach and teacher
These videos are invaluable.
you're a such a good teacher.
Such a calming voice.
Wow. This is the great bench press video I see in the net. It has every technic I have learned and even more technic to help me.
Thanks JM , fantastic teacher
Wow I just got so much information! Love it. Thanks
I have 6.2 inch wrists and I'd be screwed without this grip haha! I naturally figured this out by necessity really but good to see that I am on the right path!
Thank you so much JM you saved me from a lot of thumb and wrist pain
thank you JM and elitefts... I really needed these pointers.
dude compare this dudes attitude to mark rippetoe,,,, crazy,, this dude is so genuine, smart and nice. amazing teacher.
JM Blakley “A Bad Dude” 🏋️💪🏽👌
Rumour has it JM is a wizard
I throughly enjoyed this video and cannot wait to incorporate this in training
This was awesome!! So well spoken and thorough with this information
Thanks guys!
2:40 Everyone gets the idea of less range of motion being beneficial. What I think some people don't understand is leverage matters way more. The best bencher in the world goes pinky on the rings for info
Yeah and every ones leverages are going to be different so theres no real universal way to bench press.
and the professor of the year award goes to JM Blakely🎉🎉🎈🎗🥇
JM is the Bob Ross in powerlifting
Wow... Never seen something so true...
i'd love to see you talk about the deadlift grip too.
Cameraman so shook he almost dropped the camera. Phenomenonal video as usual love these grip tips it's something that's always frustrated my bench
Golden ,you may have just unlocked the door to my issue with the bench press
Thank you very much ,I have chest in an hour and a half so I’ll be give n this a shot
@Tony Vendetta definitely an eye opener,I mean I’m no power lifter but it can help with building the body either way
Wise man spot on!
The diamond grip is the best. It feels like the closer to the chest that the bar gets, the tighter the form is. Lets you blast right out of the hole past the sticking point a lot easier.
This video was just the best. Thanks JM and elite fts 🤘🤘
This dude a legend🐐
Dang... this guy explains it like nobody else. My kid could understand this.
I’m going to apply this same principle to my strict overhead press grip but obviously without the wide grip. Will report back soon
Epic these bench videos lately, its an art form i constantly need to practice in order to perfect.
Gonna try this in training tomorrow 💪
Gold! Thanks, cheers from Italy
Very underrated channel
more bench press from jm!!!!
What an amazing resource. Love this video!
JM seems like such a nice humble guy
Dave Tate cameo 2:20
would love to hear him teach the squat and deadlift too. v smart man.
Thank you JM
This is an awesome video ty so much
JM is the Man!
That was awesome, so we'll spoken and to the point.
Wow the grip made a big difference
Thank you so very much for this great advice, I will immediately use this on my bench, and will report my successes 💪💪💪
I needed this today ❗️
This guy's fucking genius!
You're a good coach. Wow💯🔥💯🔥👍
Amazing Video!! great tutorial
I'm maxing out on bench press tomorrow and this is perfect timing
Well, how did it go?
@@Cwillz303 got 315 which is 30 pounds more than my last max a few months ago, very happy💪💪
Well done!
@@Cwillz303 haha thanks man always nice to run in to a friendly personality on the internet
This video really helped me out. Thank you.
I’m not sure the extra wide grip works as well for raw benchers as for shirted benchers. Although the bar may travel a shorter distance, the wider grip means your triceps are not as directly engaged off the chest. So, although the distance is shorter, the biomechanics change. In a shirt, the shirt helps you off the chest. You don’t get the same assistance if you bench raw.
Raw benchers benefit MORE. The rub is...YOU GOTTA BUILD SHOULDER STRENGTH! if a wide grip "feels" worse to you, get busy on shoulder strength. As for triceps drive from the chest...?. Hold a light bar or dumbell at your chest and flex your triceps. The triceps move the elbow joint only. They extend it. They lock out the lift, not begin it. There is no way to flex them to "help" get the bar off the chest. They would only move your forearm out to the side ,not up. Don't believe me? Try it. Yes, they stay " tight" but that's it. THIS IS WHY A CURSORY EDUCATION IN ANATOMY IS PRICELESS. Get on line and learn the muscles, what they do, and how they work. You will never regret a minute if it.
These are the type of ppl,who know there shit and every little thing to help you be better,you'd be suprised at how the smallest changes can make some of the biggest differences
Awesome content . Thank you sir
JM is a beast
This helped me Ivr known there was grip you have to do for full potential and energy to put behind the bar and my form has improved just by doing this still some working for my left side but I'm getting there slowly
JM fixed my bench press...but he also aligned my Chakra. 😇
I really like this video because I feel like it is going to help
Wow this video helped alot. Im a beginer when it comes to benching this morning im not sure how i had my wrist placed that when i lifted the weight, my wrist twisted and i dropped the weight on my right side. I will be using these tips next time i go back.
Great to hear!
Just saw this video, i think he just solved the biggest problem i had with benching... thank you so much!! :)