This is hands down the best bench press video I have ever seen. These is advice I have been seeking for years, thank you.

So cool to see these 2 work together big fan of them both 👍

Wow Julius Maddox is incredibly intelligent, perfect combination of brains and brawns

"I like to have someone hand me off" Larry Williams, 2021

These two are absolutelly one of the strongest men to have ever lived.💪💪💪I am big fan of them. Can't wait for 800 lbs bench👊🤜

This man is daily dedicated to moving his bench press weight up! Makes it even more impressive that NFL legend Larry Alen, who didn't hardly weight train, could bench 705!

I'm 5' 7.5" and used to bench with my middle finger on the rings because I thought wider is better. Over time, I've narrowed my grip and the sweet spot is pinkies 1-1.5" inside the rings. I know some argue using a wider grip is better because it reduces the range of motion, engages chest more, etc, but I just feel the most explosive, stable, and strongest with my narrower grip.

once this 800 happens ... im exited to see lean Julius like 🔪🔪🔪🔪🔪

julius you're an inspiration man, 800 will happen soon i am no coach feel like you need to go for it on a day you are feeling it in a setting that you're comfortable in around people you're comfortable with. I cannot wait to see it will be the biggest powerlifting accomplishment of this generation! love your videos and seeing how dedicated and committed you are behind the scenes, great tips for bench form. was wondering, do you ever do a close grip bench as a tricep workout? what's your main movements for triceps, hopefully i didn't miss a video but you need to reveal your tricep secrets to the world lol

Hey this just added 100lbs to my bench. Just kidding great advice. I'm 58 years old and bench 365 lbs close grip. My wide grip max was 550 lbs back in my early 50s. I blew out my rotator cuffs not pushing at 45 degrees. I wish I had this video 30 years ago. To the young guys this is the real deal, listen up.

Awesome stuff, invaluable content! please more technique videos with Larry, squat, deadlift etc. or more programming stuff. Keep the content coming. Thank you very much for sharing so much great content

Very informative video! Helped me go from 405 to 415 on my bench max instantly. I was never making all three points of contact and breathing correctly. Appreciate you both.

Awesome video Julius and Larry! Thank you so much for it. It is always so nice to see that some of the top bench press people in the world decided to agree to work together to make a how to bench press better video for other people who are much weaker. I learned a lot of useful information, and I will definitely apply these tips to help improve my own bench press. I hope that you guys continue to work together and make more videos. How about make a deadlift video together?

My man needs more subs, he has the strongest chest in history and more people need to watch and learn

All the elite lifters Larry has lifted with over the years he seemed the most “Humbled” by Maddox. His demeanor is very student like.

I mean thats the greatest intro to a youtube video ever. You gotta love that

I wish Larry would stay away from getting hurt and hit all time PRs I miss seeing him benching 675lbs with BTC!!!

I started the gym about 1yr ago. Started out doing 90lb benches. Working up about 5mths got to 225x1 and was excited. Injured my shoulder trying 230 and couldn't bench for weeks. Finally over it today and I'm going for 250x1 tomorrow. I have videos of me failing 185x1, now I'm 185x10 3sets. Love the content and motivation it gives me

I bench with ZERO leg drive and I'm used to it due to the fact I'm short at 5'4. My legs can't touch the floor unfortunately on most bench chairs. 315 for 1 rep with Zero leg drive at 152 pounds.....💪

Take us to a Super Bowl!!! MADDOX WITH THE SACK!!!! LETS GO COWBOYS!!

Thanks for all the cues and techniques Maddox!🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

Amazing learning! I use mark bell's sling shot to keep my elbows tucked and use it for my heavy sets. It has saved my shoulders from permanent damage. Currently I bench 365 raw and 415 with the slingshot at 47 years young.

Thanks for this gold knowledge,you both are legends of strength.💪🏽🙏

I wish I saw this video years ago. It was only few days ago when I learned about hip drives. I tried hip driving yesterday. It was completely different level of experience. Lost count of sets and reps and feeling overtrained. There was a brief bench pressing short with JM. Don't have much time to see this tutorial. Hence let me ask you how many leg drives you need in bench press. Look forward to live long enough to hit some decent numbers on the bench

So when anyone asks me who taught me to bench ... I'll say ... Julius Maddox ⭐💪🥳

Nice video bro.... hits on every technique I need to improve in... 🔥🔥

Awesome video! This will make a difference in my next setup.

Leg drive makes such a big difference for me amazing stuff good luck on hitting the big 800

This video is a Blessing

Julius is such a cool fucking guy. Has the talent and is just a great dude. That’s what you want to inspire people, being down to earth but a badass at the same time. Great shit.

Dude if Julius would hit a cut omg he would show some amazing physique.

Can relate a lot to that thumb unwrap when doing heavy reps thanks for the live saving information guys👌

Excellent content thank you so much you guys are amazing!!!!

Time to try this next chest day! Thanks!!

Every coach should watch this

I could listen to this guy speak all day.

Always great information from these 2 guys. Thank you

Gentlemen thank you for this video, super excited to go bench with what I learn here 💪

Larry wheels and Julius Maddox are 21 century New class of Legends

YOOOO THANKS BRO! RACK HEIGHT IS WHY I FAILED MY MAX THE OTHER DAY. GONNA CHANGE IT TODAY!!!!

Hand placement for me has always been something I need to figure out properly , got long arms since I’m about 7 feet so any tips help ! Can’t wait to see you smoke 800 big dawg🔥🔥🔥

So many gems in this video

"Some of the best benchers on the planet".... My brother in Christ, that is you

Perfect duo ! Tried pinky on the ring bench today weight was flying .

Information I’ve never gotten thank u so much

I've been dealing with a weird elbow clicking when benching, and when Julius said something about wrist tightness and elbow tendonitis I realized I've been paying no attention to my hands lately. I will try to stack my wrists correctly and see what happens, thanks Julius!

Thanks champ i really needed this very professional and easy 👍 Now i just need to find someone to do a handoff at my home gym which will be harder

I've never really been able to get a good leg drive for my bench, like I'm not really sure what to do in order to drive my legs while keeping my butt on the bench. I really like the tips though, especially the foot placement, the bar being at your eye, keeping your back tight, hand placement, and elbow angle. Bench is a hard lift for me because I'm really tall and have long arms, and I've been stuck at a max of 195 for a few months (I started lifting in january) but I know that I'm strong enough to get 205+ right now, i just can't get it because of poor setup. Ill work on adding these tips to my bench and see if I can't get a new max! Thank you!

I have been benching with my wrist laid flat just recently learned that was incorrect and in the process of correcting it.

This is about to help me on my next chest day , great knowledgable video big dog 💪🏾💪🏾

You guys are both amazing!

Great video julius who better to learn from then the best bencher (by far) in the world 🌎

Been following your videos, great advice as always. Recently broke 225 on the bench. Going for 315 now, should take a year or two.

I feel so fucking good right now. Julius Maddox literally did the exact same thing I do when trying to coach a beginner on the bench press and they're flared too far (or more correctly I use a similar example). I don't use the football example, instead I just say if you're pushing something you wouldn't hold your elbows up there and give them a standing example 100% exactly as Jules did. I feel so pro, and so vindicated lol.

Really nice well spoken dude just like Larry

Good stuff should be able to hit my max ive been aiming for with these adjustments

Julius sounds like he would be a good coach or trainer. Lots of knowledge and insight on benching, and very methodical. It's like he sees it as a subject to major in college...the workouts are just "studying" or "tests" lol.

Dope Intro and information !!! You get a Sub

Two of the best in the game, this who I strive to be like 💪🏽

Let’s go !!!!! 💪🏽

Thank you 🙏🏻

What an impressive mountain of muscle is Julius Maddox!

Julius isn't just incredibly strong, he is one smart guy. This is physics and engineering and anatomy all combined.

Great advice guys!!

Just had a brother ask me about all this. Now I just sent him this!

Jmax and Wheels! Great combo!

Best breaker down for bench I sub

When julius explanes the bench press, thats the correct form. He is the bench press master.

I've noticed that I started raising my head off bench randomly, I've never done it a few years into lifting but started a few months ago for whatever reason. I've started paying more attention and it's not as common but super odd

Big respect!

Thanks Julius!

Thanks for the good content. I had a question about your straps. you hold them on when you talking. Are they not tightened to much ? Is your blood flowing good thought your hands? I can only use them for a short time then it must be unbind.

OMFG... 2 monsters of genetics toghether, I feel so blessed rn

When I need bench advice, I go to Master Maddox Gotta reach out to the Gods

Finnally after all these years.Larry an Julius.Lets fight!!!

Whats up J, and Larry. Great advice. Home boy of mine been helping me James kee

It is real deal science to bench pressing

I just started your workouts 💪

Great video. Once in a while everyone needs to go back to check their fundamentals.

God Bless you Guys keep it up and I give it a Tumps UPS!!!.

Strong af 💪

“It’s not one size fits all, it’s universal” 😂😂😂

more content like this. And make more videos with Larry wheels Go get that 800 bro

I just realized that Larry is a very good interviewer.

You guys are great I want to see you guys collaborate with John hack I think that would be killer all elite lifters.

Legends

The mass thickness on him is wicked..

Suicide grip puts the bar directly in line with the Skelton structure of the arm. Takes wrist deflection out of the equation. I bench suicide grip and I have noticed elbow pain so Julius may be on to something concerning tightness in the forearm being better than not.

Personally I think where you touch the bar relates to how close/wide your grip is

goated

YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

dude you look like a strongman

I wanna see Maddox compete at the World’s Strongest Man

eric spoto is the king in bench press

You ever thought about doing sprints? I think if you start doing sprints will help you get more stronger in my experience. It brings more oxygen to the blood

My two favorite strength athlete KZfaqrs!

I subscribed big boys running da world

WHEELS & MADDOX 😎🔥💪🖤!!!

Do you be on your traps or shoulder

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