Can't Feel Your Chest When Lifting | How 2 Solve That Problem

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6 жыл бұрын

So you can't feel your chest when you are lifting. I have a great tip that will guarantee that you feel your chest like never before. If you follow this video you will get a mega pump like never before.
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@MrHarryc727 6 жыл бұрын

My chest hurts finally... Thanks for the pain

@mountaindog1 6 жыл бұрын

good!

@thareshmp5773 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah buddy.. Hah ha ha

@iworst2005 4 жыл бұрын

Ain't everybody wanna be a bodybuilder but nobody want to lift that heavy ass weight

@tamagato1132 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Maybe you can create the same by adding a DB for warmups

@MJ-vx5tw 2 жыл бұрын

World shall know pain

@WILD__THINGS 6 жыл бұрын

I remember when I first figured this out. I was about 19 and had been weight training for about 5 years already but had never felt my chest because I was mostly just pressing weight straight up and down. Then I read in Flex magazine about how the true function of the pecs are to bring the arms together. So the next workout I concentrated on going wide at the bottom of dumbbell presses and then trying to squeeze my biceps together at the top. After maybe 3 reps my chest cramped up incredibly painfully because they had never experienced that before. From there my chest progress just took off.

@gregbgregb8487 6 жыл бұрын

WILD THINGS I wish I could read it so I can see how to do it

@jp-nl5xc 5 жыл бұрын

WOW THANK YOU!

@imranahmed1542 5 жыл бұрын

Thats the best way to do it. Think about squeezing both biceps together at the top most definitely activates the chest muscles to work best. I'm going to do it tonight lol

@imranahmed1542 5 жыл бұрын

@stephen stewart thats even a better way of connecting mind and muscle while benching. I just tried it without any weight and instantly you can feel a better pump, thanks!

@DEEPANKARBORAH 5 жыл бұрын

@Nexxo Exxon same here, I am also facing this issue and I keep stressed out everyday.....

@samueldare9355 4 жыл бұрын

I feel I wasted nearly a whole year of training until I figured this out for the first time. Such a great feeling.

@russellmcgurn4217 4 жыл бұрын

I love how John and friends fricken finally simplify and explain muscle building to where I can ACTUALLY understand what the whole point of any exercise ACTUALLY is. Awesome.

@KidChardonnay 4 жыл бұрын

I can't express my gratitude for this video. My chest gains have plateaued because I couldn't get that MMC, no matter how hard i tried. Now I can finally feel my chest swell with blood. Thanks a lot mate!

@adenmartinez434 4 жыл бұрын

See, everytime I watch workout videos, nobody ever explains the science behind it or HOW to truly get an efficient workout. THIS is the most important in weight lifting and sets people up to succeed. In my honest opinion, if we break down HOW to workout properly and WHY these motions are important, everything else will follow naturally and people will see much greater results without injuring themselves. EXCELLENT work guys.

@kakskak6220 4 жыл бұрын

You didn't watch Jeff nippard ?

@craigm8461 4 жыл бұрын

@@kakskak6220 Aww snap! I was going to recommend Jeff before I read your comment. His technique Tuesday series is great. I found this channel through him. :)

@GRecon1 5 жыл бұрын

Great video Mountain Dog, its cool how you always have other pro’s sharing advised. You dont act like this is my channel I know it all, humble guy👍👍

@Am_Brew 6 жыл бұрын

I wish i knew about this when I first started, this is something i had to figure out on my own over few years. Mind muscle connection is key and damn it feels good when you do it right.

@vishalkrsingh6184 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I've been having problem using my chest for bench press, now that problem is solved thank you.

@mountaindog1 6 жыл бұрын

awesome!!

@DuboisDel Жыл бұрын

Absolutely revolutionary! Eugene is shamingly articulate (as always) with no splicing, cutaways or editing of any kind

@servantofthemosthigh9250 5 жыл бұрын

This are propably the best chest tips I have ever heard. I could always squeeze and make them burn, but not feel it very well doing any pressing or even cables. I always felt like my front delt and bicep wants to take over, even with tucked back shoulders. Will definitely try thank you very much 💪

@haxer7130 2 жыл бұрын

hey mate just saw your massage now im having the exact same problem right now did those workout worked ?

@servantofthemosthigh9250 2 жыл бұрын

Oh wow this was over 2 years ago. Yes these tips here worked well. It turned out that my front delts where just proportionally overdeveloped and overcompensating in most chest exercises. What helped me the most though, was to use light weights and do every chest exercise with proper technique and in slow motion (!) for a couple months to really feel ghe chest burn and activate that mind-muscle connection. This was by far my biggest chest problem and chances are that its the same for you. Once that connection was established I went back into my strength-focused training and became continually stronger than ever since I could now properly incorporate my chest. Hope this helps 👍

@haxer7130 2 жыл бұрын

@@servantofthemosthigh9250 thank you for your time and tips man i appreciate it

@justanerdwholiftweights4061 2 жыл бұрын

@@servantofthemosthigh9250 thanks for this comment

@uvenga 2 жыл бұрын

@@servantofthemosthigh9250 I have that same problema and injured myself the rotator cuff and bicp tendon I will try your commnet to star with light weight for a couple of month. Hope have a big chest

@benharris2474 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely great advice. After years of lifting something as simple as shoulder positioning had slipped away. This reminded instantly functionality of my chest. Much appreciated.

@truzup330 2 жыл бұрын

Rip John you will never be forgotten 💪

@cheetahpsg4988 Жыл бұрын

Definitely gonna incorporate this video and the one on chest stretch (w/ kettlebell offset on bench) into my chest routine. RIP to the legend John Meadows. These videos are top notch and hold up years later. Thanks to whoever is maintaining these videos and keeping them on KZfaq for all to learn from.

@cognacbraun1 5 жыл бұрын

Man, Eugene's good. Never thought about chest activation this way. Love the drills, they work wonders!

@joelvaldez1987 4 жыл бұрын

I cannot tell you how much your videos have improved my workouts and form. Lifting this morning I did this activation and I’ve never felt my chest more during a workout. Thank you for the videos keep them coming!!

@pashagymlife977 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing knowledge, this has added a whole new dimension too my training.

@leomathlein3658 3 жыл бұрын

This was super helpful! For a long while my delts always took over when i tried to do chest exrecises

@honkytonk2010 5 жыл бұрын

I have been training for yrs and I have been doing it wrong! Thank you for showing me the right way.So grateful to watch the number one training channel on KZfaq Thank you for sharing your awesome video Mountain ⛰ dog 🐕

@MrDevinferreira 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Eugene and John. Thank you for the video. I did the chest activation exercises and it made a big difference. It really helped with my incline bench press. You are right it does help relieve some tightness in my shoulder. Also those chest stretch exercises you recommend doing at the end of my chest workout helped my chest feel open and removed all that uncomfortable tension I get from training chest. Really good open chest feeling.

@mountaindog1 6 жыл бұрын

awesome!!!

@JackTse 6 жыл бұрын

this video is actually truly helpful whether you have issues with feeling your chest or not. i do isometric squeezes as part of chest but this actually puts into words what is happening. this is not a super sexy topic so i bet it might get bypassed but it was truly helpful

@stackindatpapa 6 жыл бұрын

I did know Mark Hamil was so jacked under that robe lol.

@mountaindog1 6 жыл бұрын

yesss!!!!

@tomasnokechtesledger1786 5 жыл бұрын

@@mountaindog1 Luck, may the Force be with you!

@trynforpar 4 жыл бұрын

Great idea for warming up prior to chest work. Something so easy to do and I will begin to incorporate this into my workout. Thanks for sharing.

@vedantrana1478 4 жыл бұрын

Finally, a proper video on how to activate your chest, after viewing hundreds of videos I finally found a legit one, thanks man

@robc826 4 жыл бұрын

I want to say thank you for this video. I used your technique along with some band work before my chest routine and it helped a lot. Best pump I've had in a while

@berth8539 Жыл бұрын

This is exactly what I've been noticing in playing around with the feel/contraction. Your instructions make so much sense and help enforce that I'm on the right track. Thank you

@robertnappi5551 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks guys! Great stuff. Im doing chest this am, and with Ulcerative Colitis and serious infusion meds that cause joint pain, my shoulders have been bothering me badly last few months so this info is very helpful. Ill give it a solid shot today prior to blasting the pecs. Thanks for your time and advice guys. Much appreciated.

@sanjunumo 5 жыл бұрын

I love pre exhaustion stuffs. Just never do it to failure. After that that very muscle will cooperate in all the compound liftings to follow. I’ve done one arm pec deck before chest, straight arm pull down before lats, extensions before legs and side laterals before delts. All extra lightweight and mid-part partials. I love it. Helps a lot with that mind muscle connection. Additionally I also do a little isometrics or posing right after the workouts to keep the blood boiled. Hope this helps too. Wish all the best to everyone.

@MMAFan20 4 жыл бұрын

Glad I found your channel. I'm disappointed I missed you at the olympia. You teach very well.

@anthonya-beastbutler8200 6 жыл бұрын

This is actually super helpful as I have partial tears in both of my biceps and I always have a very difficult time activating my chest during chest training. John Meadows always providing amazing information

@mountaindog1 6 жыл бұрын

Eugene is the man!

@sanjayragavendra8584 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Now, I know why your shoulders are supposed to be pinched back during bench press. And also now I can feel my chest. Thank you so much.

@chrisneale6781 6 жыл бұрын

Been waiting for these vids to come out since your visit John. Mountain Dog and the Muscle Mechanic collab, awesome stuff!

@invincible7074 5 жыл бұрын

Very helpful and useful video. Addresses a very crucial issue related to chest development. Thanks for all the inputs.

@joshuahew 5 жыл бұрын

Honestly can’t believe I haven’t tried this before. Great advice, thank you guys!

@Joefroggatt1 5 жыл бұрын

I’ve done this before but never the other way I’ll get it a go see if it gives me abit more stability great vids keep it up

@michaelmedeiros7759 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely fantastic video! Always a problem for me , huge help ! Thanks

@GoGoGadgetGareth 3 жыл бұрын

So happy I found this all the time I spent working on my chest with little results now a slight repositioning of the shoulders now I feel the burn Thank you.

@CarnivoreNutrition Жыл бұрын

Great short video! Really like Eugene’s way of coaching and explaining this. We miss you John!

@SweetPappyJones 2 жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh how have I not seen this video before!? Two legends of the game 👏👏👏 RIP John Meadows 🙏🙏🙏 Edit: Chest day yesterday- WOW. I always had decent wide chest engagement, had been working more on interior and lower pec. These helped tremendously! Feeling amazing today. *And* As Eugene suggested, my right shoulder had on occasion been getting a little janky if I was lifting max, and ending on incline presses. I will probably adjust, but did a decline/flat/incline sequence yesterday, and at the end, I had way less/no shoulder impingement. These activations are next level!

@bustersgotavmax 3 жыл бұрын

My two favorite trainers together. I really enjoy both your channels.

@djjohnnied1992 6 жыл бұрын

You're freaking awesome man. One of my biggest inspirations in bodybuilding and in life. I've had the pleasure of chatting with you a few times through email but it's a dream to meet you and maybe even train with you one day. Keep it up man. You inspire so many people. You've changed my life dramatically with your knowledge.

@mountaindog1 6 жыл бұрын

thank you!

@KletoReese 6 жыл бұрын

This is TERRFIC!! I needed this!! THANK YOU!!

@jarrodjackson5775 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome tutorial. Thank you. I have shoulder issues and that 10 rack hold going from I side to outside is awesome. Feels good

@emZee1994 6 жыл бұрын

Absolutely quality video as always. I'm going to the gym to bench in about an hour. So will be using this

@TOSHTON 4 жыл бұрын

This is Gold Advice!...Will Def incorporate in my training!

@janmichaelenriquez4769 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! Thanks for the info, been struggling to improve my mind muscle connection in pecs area, and building quality chest muscles. Will incorporate this to my routine 🙏🏽

@Doppe1ganger 5 жыл бұрын

I figured this out on my own. It's very helpful. I do think it grows your muscles though, if you concentrate and flex hard enough you can really feel it.

@timmyturner2436 2 жыл бұрын

This is legendary info! Clicked instantly after a chest workout with little activation! Thank you

@jamiemcateer1086 4 жыл бұрын

This has saved my life. I still need alot of practice before i can perfect the movement, but gains are on the way 💪

@nytewindz 6 жыл бұрын

Great teacher. Awesome information. Going to do chest right now!!

@Tsinotang 4 жыл бұрын

Tried your rack method with a pillar in my house - CHEST FIBRES WOKE RIGHT UP. Thanks for all the great advice!

@Dannyburgess2023 2 жыл бұрын

This has to be the greatest video on chest ever. This literally cured the MMC problem for me and my chest has not stopped growing since

@daryldelp1066 6 жыл бұрын

Fantastic information, thank you John for these series of videos

@Austzilla 5 жыл бұрын

I definitely struggle with feeling my right pec and it shows with the development... can’t wait to test this out!

@steveh4564 5 жыл бұрын

Super educational. Thanks so much. Can’t wait to put this into practice.

@Bretta37 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. I had a general idea but learning the mechanics of the situation brings it to life

@vincentdenich5034 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for doing the video. Going to give it a try. You have great instructional videos.

@BigHallzy 6 жыл бұрын

Valuable tips here that I feel are imperative to training all muscle groups. Good info yet again John..Thank you !

@mountaindog1 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@usmceric1 4 жыл бұрын

Good information as I will start to do this. Chest is my weakest point. Especially BB Bench Press. DB I am much stronger on, although not to where my squat and deadlift is. Thank you for the videos Eugene and John. Very down to earth no bullshit stuff.

@sam-ee1gm 5 жыл бұрын

Just got done with chest and back. Thanks for the video!!

@craigpage1261 4 жыл бұрын

This vid and your other one like was a huge help, man. I was getting frustrated with myself. Feeling great now. New sub!

@usualsuspects135 5 жыл бұрын

This is amazing! I felt my chest again. Golden advice 👍

@davidwarden3285 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot. I’ve been having problems trying to get the mind muscle connection on my chest. Now I understand where I’ve been going wrong.

@abhaychauhan7397 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing such great knowledge

@jefftam4044 2 жыл бұрын

Man two legends in one video. Miss ya John

@MrKakemann1 4 ай бұрын

Ingenious! I feel the different fiberpaths with this tip.

@LukeBong 3 жыл бұрын

This is brilliant. I feel the muscle fibres clearly. Thanks for this brilliant tip

@tristanjacobs8095 6 жыл бұрын

Great video ! Great tips for maximize that mind muscle connection.

@MrWhite2277 5 жыл бұрын

Just got added to my YT chest folder. Great tips. Really like the stabilisation tip.😁

@V8ToYy 3 жыл бұрын

This is the best video i have come across for this information! you have actually changed everything for me. No more stupid gym bro lifting as much as possible, go back make sure its right and start lifting with the right muscles! This saved my shoulders!

@alicecullotto7530 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, great explanation!

@NabilBreda 5 жыл бұрын

Very interesting. Gonna try it out for sure. Thanks!!

@joaoamstalden6321 8 ай бұрын

Amazing content. Thanks so much John and Eugene!

@jasone42683 6 жыл бұрын

Videos the every man needs. At any level

@danielcolak 4 жыл бұрын

Oh boy... The way that peck pop's up when John squeezes it.... Thanks for such a good explanation As always great content 😊

@James-nc1dz 2 жыл бұрын

Eugene way better here than his latest videos , I like the way he’s more direct in his explanations

@britanniabadger908 Жыл бұрын

This video was super helpful guys. Thanks a ton

@johnpaulgarcia6906 4 жыл бұрын

This is a good visual aid because he has big developed muscles to actually see what's being discussed

@piyushdwivedi7195 4 жыл бұрын

First time actually feeling my chest,instantly subbed!

@EdwinRodriguez-ih9cu 5 жыл бұрын

That was very interesting, something very important and at the same time simple. Thank you John for always bringing good information.

@seal2721 4 жыл бұрын

6:25 John feeling his chest muscles for the first time

@solmyr2 3 жыл бұрын

lmao

@ThibaultOwnz 3 жыл бұрын

bro this made me laugh oso hard hhhh have a great day

@petie6464 6 жыл бұрын

Been having this issue on my left side, will definitely give it a try. Thanks!

@frankcalderon4710 3 жыл бұрын

Im doing that mind/muscle prep today b4 my chest work John. Ty.

@cemsezen9703 4 жыл бұрын

John, your channel has so much value and I hope people see how important the things you put out are. Wish you all the best my man!

@mountaindog1 4 жыл бұрын

thank you!!!!

@Milpower 5 жыл бұрын

In just a very short period of time, 8 minutes to be precise, these two men explained to the entire world how to [much] more effectively work chest. And yet, less than 3k thumbs up. :/ Brutal. But, THANK YOU for the knowledge. Will be employing this knowledge post haste.

@daveassender1099 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Any help for these old shoulders is much appreciated 👍

@waleedkhot 6 жыл бұрын

Content level absolute Gold John!

@mountaindog1 6 жыл бұрын

thank you!

@100based9 6 жыл бұрын

Great advice, wish I would've watched this when it was released. Makes since why I have no growth in mid upper inner chest. My shoulder is doing too much of the press

@CrispinoRamos 6 жыл бұрын

I felt it. I didn't know it was there. Now, I can expect that whe I'm doing chest. Thanks.

@latelatecheung 4 жыл бұрын

Omg. Why don't I find this knowledge before,.. Thx so much

@DanielLock-xy1ek Ай бұрын

Nice definitely will do this from now on before hitting chest , makes more sense with mind muscle connection as well

@AdrianButler86 6 жыл бұрын

Very intellectual way to train. Just like how B paks style.

@VicStAmand 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, this was SO helpful. Thank you!

@yomamaballsinmyw 2 жыл бұрын

God bless you man, i feel it fr

@yomamaballsinmyw 2 жыл бұрын

Update, probably the best chest day ive ever had

@franckthetank4977 4 жыл бұрын

Another great video ...loving it.

@jonoglastonbury 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you John & Eugene! This has helped fire my pecs & help my shoulder health!!

@MadstoneAdventures Жыл бұрын

Wow! This was fantastic!

@PrinceRocky561 5 ай бұрын

I reeeeeally needed this. Always wondered why I felt the bench Press more on my shoulders than my actual chest. Thanks so much.

@christiannader2854 5 жыл бұрын

thanks for spreading the knowledge

@rsc68er 3 жыл бұрын

FINALLY SOMEONE EXPLAINED THIS TO ME SO NOW I FINALLY GET IT, THANKS MATE