The Perfect Bench Press Grip for Strength AND Stability with JM Blakley

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The Perfect Bench Press Grip for Strength AND Stability with JM Blakley

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Күн бұрын

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@donutfitness6324 3 жыл бұрын

You guys should do a daily “10 minutes with JM” where he can just talk about life lessons lol.

@Kyle111 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@donutfitness6324 3 жыл бұрын

@@Kyle111 no way!!!! I will check it out thank you!

@WilliamsWrestlin 3 жыл бұрын

JM is a phenomenal teacher. I love when he's on.

@snorlaxcom 3 жыл бұрын

A real bench guru

@Emresinho 3 жыл бұрын

Especially his voice could listen to him for hours

@qpghostqp9551 3 жыл бұрын

I got lucky enough to get to be trained by him in the near future

@snorlaxcom 3 жыл бұрын

@@qpghostqp9551 how?

@qpghostqp9551 3 жыл бұрын

@@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

@giobautista975 2 жыл бұрын

JM teaches so humbly and wisely, I feel like I'm being taught by the dad I never had

@woowaakim2070 3 жыл бұрын

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!!!

@jayyoo1229 Ай бұрын

Im a fellow South Korean, Im glad you are using English.

@robertrosin5145 3 жыл бұрын

Oh man this came just in time

@prasahnttrehan 3 жыл бұрын

This tip is so good..I was able to add 35 lbs instantly by incorporating this technique

@snorlaxcom 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@stevesedgwick5789 3 жыл бұрын

Wish I could arch with my old stiff back 😀

@snorlaxcom 3 жыл бұрын

@@stevesedgwick5789 Hopefully JM can drop some tips for you, bro. Arch can also save your shoulders.

@stevesedgwick5789 3 жыл бұрын

@@snorlaxcom - thanks pal, I hope to compete next year when I’m 60. So I guess I’m just old and stiff

@UpstateGardening 3 жыл бұрын

I’m 5’9, started In the 74kg and now in 83kg, I always have to modify things when bigger lifters get coached

@narcissus79 2 жыл бұрын

@@stevesedgwick5789 I've found wearing a 13mm lifting belt helps me brace enough to arch without cramping in my lower back..

@bigmarkyc 2 жыл бұрын

Love how he teaches like he’s telling a child’s story. So good 👍

@user-qw2nd4oy3j 3 ай бұрын

Best grip explanation I've ever heard.

@APRBaller 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@Emresinho 3 жыл бұрын

Please continue with these videos, really like them !

@eliteftsofficial 3 жыл бұрын

We have more videos from this series coming soon!

@antonioallen1763 7 ай бұрын

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.

@ronalddonnan99 2 жыл бұрын

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!!!!!

@darryltai7369 3 жыл бұрын

Would like to hear JM narrate Audio books or a documentary. His voice is perfect for such.

@toad4782 3 жыл бұрын

This guy is immense, great energy about him. Props JM

@Alexander808. 2 жыл бұрын

This dude is SO good at teaching, the analogy he’s uses makes everything make so much sense. Great video!!

@JackgarPrime 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@Teamques 3 жыл бұрын

I saved this video as I am rebuilding my bench after having wrist pain. The visual que is a game changer for me.

@ayaanlifts 2 жыл бұрын

Never thought bench press could be so technical.

@maciejszczudrawa7309 3 жыл бұрын

Love how calm JM is :)

@145scotty Жыл бұрын

This is a game changer. JM is like the Yoda of benching.

@gannypoo66 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@stick4793 Жыл бұрын

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!

@guardian2598 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@htchamber2776 3 жыл бұрын

Good father

@ggbrother8015 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@Polack-ml9fh 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@joeymunoz9046 3 жыл бұрын

He's got a low key asmr voice, relaxing.

@sunnysavinderjitsingh6066 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@sebastianmarko4273 3 жыл бұрын

Coaching like this is invaluable!

@eliteftsofficial 3 жыл бұрын

It really is!

@delta07k 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing tips from one of the best !!!

@teh_blazerer 3 жыл бұрын

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!!!!!

@johnwoyurka5373 3 жыл бұрын

JM is awesome and is so soft spoken for the legend he is.

@mikeprata2976 26 күн бұрын

The first 30 seconds fixed me but I liked and watched for the algorithm

@ppearson35N 3 жыл бұрын

Chest day tomorrow definitely gonna try these tips

@SteezySteez2011 2 жыл бұрын

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

@pineapplemaster2114 2 жыл бұрын

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

@user-ly5zz9zo8x 2 ай бұрын

Thanks JM , fantastic teacher

@user-ud2pu8ij6b 3 жыл бұрын

JM, one of the best benchers of all time

@dic4 3 жыл бұрын

The explanation was awesome. I know this is going to help.

@saintnick0815 3 жыл бұрын

MORE JM CONTENT, MORE VINTAGE film from when he was competing please.

@Jeep_ty 2 жыл бұрын

Such a calming voice.

@weavingthevaluess 2 жыл бұрын

dude compare this dudes attitude to mark rippetoe,,,, crazy,, this dude is so genuine, smart and nice. amazing teacher.

@rakugothdajjal527 3 жыл бұрын

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

@CrazyLocoInsane1 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah and every ones leverages are going to be different so theres no real universal way to bench press.

@simay4977 2 жыл бұрын

Love the vids with JM. He explains things so clearly its so easy to understand. I always learn something new.

@keithbouchard-kj7tp Ай бұрын

Wise man spot on!

@OG_Luciano 3 жыл бұрын

Having flash backs of WCW and Rick Steiner 😂 great video! Definitely plan on using these tips thanks JM!

@mitterben 3 жыл бұрын

These videos are invaluable.

@haywoodjablome4375 3 жыл бұрын

Dave Tate cameo 2:20

@OldManArmStrength Жыл бұрын

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.

@zeehont6159 3 жыл бұрын

JM is the Bob Ross in powerlifting

@pizzawuff1773 3 жыл бұрын

Wow... Never seen something so true...

@tlengam 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@hamishbindrinkin 2 жыл бұрын

what a great coach and teacher

@MrRanch-fc2pe 2 жыл бұрын

I’m 30 years old and should’ve learned this in high school. GREAT VIDEO!

@austecon6818 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@mikebutkus 3 жыл бұрын

thank you JM and elitefts... I really needed these pointers.

@deenel8700 2 жыл бұрын

Wow I just got so much information! Love it. Thanks

@ask4144 Жыл бұрын

you're a such a good teacher.

@kalfaxplays7899 15 күн бұрын

i'd love to see you talk about the deadlift grip too.

@RecallingHappines 3 жыл бұрын

I throughly enjoyed this video and cannot wait to incorporate this in training

@M0lina2300 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much JM you saved me from a lot of thumb and wrist pain

@ornulusoundeffects6423 2 жыл бұрын

Very underrated channel

@lukasjusko2808 3 жыл бұрын

This video was just the best. Thanks JM and elite fts 🤘🤘

@Nishinga. Жыл бұрын

This was awesome!! So well spoken and thorough with this information Thanks guys!

@vernonedwards3064 3 жыл бұрын

JM Blakley “A Bad Dude” 🏋️💪🏽👌

@MrVancedalando 2 жыл бұрын

This guy's fucking genius!

@willthomas7666 Жыл бұрын

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

@marchawco4888 3 жыл бұрын

Rumour has it JM is a wizard

@Lickmabumbum 10 ай бұрын

Gonna try this in training tomorrow 💪

@theswede5402 3 жыл бұрын

Epic these bench videos lately, its an art form i constantly need to practice in order to perfect.

@jamesball7322 3 жыл бұрын

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

@jamesball7322 3 жыл бұрын

@Tony Vendetta definitely an eye opener,I mean I’m no power lifter but it can help with building the body either way

@micheledauria9805 3 жыл бұрын

Gold! Thanks, cheers from Italy

@johnhelms8226 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@j.m.blakley4126 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@KOLETRAIN36 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you JM

@lorenzorivas2976 3 жыл бұрын

I needed this today ❗️

@ANT-xo6wn 3 жыл бұрын

This dude a legend🐐

@Nailey13 2 жыл бұрын

What an amazing resource. Love this video!

@talleshorta7277 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome content . Thank you sir

@robbypersaud8522 10 ай бұрын

Amazing Video!! great tutorial

@jmr07019 2 жыл бұрын

This is an awesome video ty so much

@andrewgilbert9637 3 жыл бұрын

I'm maxing out on bench press tomorrow and this is perfect timing

@Cwillz303 3 жыл бұрын

Well, how did it go?

@andrewgilbert9637 3 жыл бұрын

@@Cwillz303 got 315 which is 30 pounds more than my last max a few months ago, very happy💪💪

@Cwillz303 3 жыл бұрын

Well done!

@andrewgilbert9637 3 жыл бұрын

@@Cwillz303 haha thanks man always nice to run in to a friendly personality on the internet

@bigdude6674 3 жыл бұрын

You're a good coach. Wow💯🔥💯🔥👍

@thebard20 3 жыл бұрын

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

@snbforever 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so very much for this great advice, I will immediately use this on my bench, and will report my successes 💪💪💪

@teepressifer 3 жыл бұрын

JM is the Man!

@shaf1ke 2 жыл бұрын

I’m going to apply this same principle to my strict overhead press grip but obviously without the wide grip. Will report back soon

@mysticthi3f924 2 жыл бұрын

This video really helped me out. Thank you.

@harmindersidhu7615 3 жыл бұрын

and the professor of the year award goes to JM Blakely🎉🎉🎈🎗🥇

@ADRHYN 3 жыл бұрын

That was awesome, so we'll spoken and to the point.

@totalnoobfishing1753 3 жыл бұрын

Dang... this guy explains it like nobody else. My kid could understand this.

@tjenare123halla8 2 жыл бұрын

BEST VIDEO EVER!

@user-gi8fs6xl5o 2 жыл бұрын

I just discovered your channel... your new subscriber here 😊

@eliteftsofficial 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome!!

@22stefaniesun Жыл бұрын

Damn this is gold

@adamspeckert7296 3 жыл бұрын

This is incredible. Awesome video.

@saskilla1945 2 жыл бұрын

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

@eliseabouraad1689 3 жыл бұрын

more bench press from jm!!!!

@DrStevenHorwitz 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic. Thank you!

@singleplystink3426 2 жыл бұрын

would love to hear him teach the squat and deadlift too. v smart man.

@geevee9582 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@eliteftsofficial 3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear!