You guys should do a daily “10 minutes with JM” where he can just talk about life lessons lol.
@Kyle1113 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.
@donutfitness63243 жыл бұрын
@@Kyle111 no way!!!! I will check it out thank you!
@WilliamsWrestlin3 жыл бұрын
JM is a phenomenal teacher. I love when he's on.
@snorlaxcom3 жыл бұрын
A real bench guru
@Emresinho3 жыл бұрын
Especially his voice could listen to him for hours
@qpghostqp95513 жыл бұрын
I got lucky enough to get to be trained by him in the near future
@snorlaxcom3 жыл бұрын
@@qpghostqp9551 how?
@qpghostqp95513 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
@giobautista9752 жыл бұрын
JM teaches so humbly and wisely, I feel like I'm being taught by the dad I never had
@woowaakim20703 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!!!
@jayyoo1229Ай бұрын
Im a fellow South Korean, Im glad you are using English.
@robertrosin51453 жыл бұрын
Oh man this came just in time
@prasahnttrehan3 жыл бұрын
This tip is so good..I was able to add 35 lbs instantly by incorporating this technique
@snorlaxcom3 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.
@stevesedgwick57893 жыл бұрын
Wish I could arch with my old stiff back 😀
@snorlaxcom3 жыл бұрын
@@stevesedgwick5789 Hopefully JM can drop some tips for you, bro. Arch can also save your shoulders.
@stevesedgwick57893 жыл бұрын
@@snorlaxcom - thanks pal, I hope to compete next year when I’m 60. So I guess I’m just old and stiff
@UpstateGardening3 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
@narcissus792 жыл бұрын
@@stevesedgwick5789 I've found wearing a 13mm lifting belt helps me brace enough to arch without cramping in my lower back..
@bigmarkyc2 жыл бұрын
Love how he teaches like he’s telling a child’s story. So good 👍
@user-qw2nd4oy3j3 ай бұрын
Best grip explanation I've ever heard.
@APRBaller2 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!
@Emresinho3 жыл бұрын
Please continue with these videos, really like them !
@eliteftsofficial3 жыл бұрын
We have more videos from this series coming soon!
@antonioallen17637 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.
@ronalddonnan992 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!!!!!
@darryltai73693 жыл бұрын
Would like to hear JM narrate Audio books or a documentary. His voice is perfect for such.
@toad47823 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!!
@JackgarPrime3 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!
@Teamques3 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.
@ayaanlifts2 жыл бұрын
Never thought bench press could be so technical.
@maciejszczudrawa73093 жыл бұрын
Love how calm JM is :)
@145scotty Жыл бұрын
This is a game changer. JM is like the Yoda of benching.
@gannypoo663 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!
@guardian25983 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!
@htchamber27763 жыл бұрын
Good father
@ggbrother80153 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-ml9fh3 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!
@joeymunoz90463 жыл бұрын
He's got a low key asmr voice, relaxing.
@sunnysavinderjitsingh60663 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.
@sebastianmarko42733 жыл бұрын
Coaching like this is invaluable!
@eliteftsofficial3 жыл бұрын
It really is!
@delta07k3 жыл бұрын
Amazing tips from one of the best !!!
@teh_blazerer3 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!!!!!
@johnwoyurka53733 жыл бұрын
JM is awesome and is so soft spoken for the legend he is.
@mikeprata297626 күн бұрын
The first 30 seconds fixed me but I liked and watched for the algorithm
@ppearson35N3 жыл бұрын
Chest day tomorrow definitely gonna try these tips
@SteezySteez20112 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
@pineapplemaster21142 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-ly5zz9zo8x2 ай бұрын
Thanks JM , fantastic teacher
@user-ud2pu8ij6b3 жыл бұрын
JM, one of the best benchers of all time
@dic43 жыл бұрын
The explanation was awesome. I know this is going to help.
@saintnick08153 жыл бұрын
MORE JM CONTENT, MORE VINTAGE film from when he was competing please.
@Jeep_ty2 жыл бұрын
Such a calming voice.
@weavingthevaluess2 жыл бұрын
dude compare this dudes attitude to mark rippetoe,,,, crazy,, this dude is so genuine, smart and nice. amazing teacher.
@rakugothdajjal5273 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
@CrazyLocoInsane13 жыл бұрын
Yeah and every ones leverages are going to be different so theres no real universal way to bench press.
@simay49772 жыл бұрын
Love the vids with JM. He explains things so clearly its so easy to understand. I always learn something new.
@keithbouchard-kj7tpАй бұрын
Wise man spot on!
@OG_Luciano3 жыл бұрын
Having flash backs of WCW and Rick Steiner 😂 great video! Definitely plan on using these tips thanks JM!
@mitterben3 жыл бұрын
These videos are invaluable.
@haywoodjablome43753 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.
@zeehont61593 жыл бұрын
JM is the Bob Ross in powerlifting
@pizzawuff17733 жыл бұрын
Wow... Never seen something so true...
@tlengam3 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.
@hamishbindrinkin2 жыл бұрын
what a great coach and teacher
@MrRanch-fc2pe2 жыл бұрын
I’m 30 years old and should’ve learned this in high school. GREAT VIDEO!
@austecon68182 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!
@mikebutkus3 жыл бұрын
thank you JM and elitefts... I really needed these pointers.
@deenel87002 жыл бұрын
Wow I just got so much information! Love it. Thanks
@ask4144 Жыл бұрын
you're a such a good teacher.
@kalfaxplays789915 күн бұрын
i'd love to see you talk about the deadlift grip too.
@RecallingHappines3 жыл бұрын
I throughly enjoyed this video and cannot wait to incorporate this in training
@M0lina23002 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much JM you saved me from a lot of thumb and wrist pain
@ornulusoundeffects64232 жыл бұрын
Very underrated channel
@lukasjusko28083 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!
@vernonedwards30643 жыл бұрын
JM Blakley “A Bad Dude” 🏋️💪🏽👌
@MrVancedalando2 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
@marchawco48883 жыл бұрын
Rumour has it JM is a wizard
@Lickmabumbum10 ай бұрын
Gonna try this in training tomorrow 💪
@theswede54023 жыл бұрын
Epic these bench videos lately, its an art form i constantly need to practice in order to perfect.
@jamesball73223 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
@jamesball73223 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
@micheledauria98053 жыл бұрын
Gold! Thanks, cheers from Italy
@johnhelms82263 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.blakley41263 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.
@KOLETRAIN363 жыл бұрын
Thank you JM
@lorenzorivas29763 жыл бұрын
I needed this today ❗️
@ANT-xo6wn3 жыл бұрын
This dude a legend🐐
@Nailey132 жыл бұрын
What an amazing resource. Love this video!
@talleshorta72773 жыл бұрын
Awesome content . Thank you sir
@robbypersaud852210 ай бұрын
Amazing Video!! great tutorial
@jmr070192 жыл бұрын
This is an awesome video ty so much
@andrewgilbert96373 жыл бұрын
I'm maxing out on bench press tomorrow and this is perfect timing
@Cwillz3033 жыл бұрын
Well, how did it go?
@andrewgilbert96373 жыл бұрын
@@Cwillz303 got 315 which is 30 pounds more than my last max a few months ago, very happy💪💪
@Cwillz3033 жыл бұрын
Well done!
@andrewgilbert96373 жыл бұрын
@@Cwillz303 haha thanks man always nice to run in to a friendly personality on the internet
@bigdude66743 жыл бұрын
You're a good coach. Wow💯🔥💯🔥👍
@thebard203 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
@snbforever3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so very much for this great advice, I will immediately use this on my bench, and will report my successes 💪💪💪
@teepressifer3 жыл бұрын
JM is the Man!
@shaf1ke2 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
@mysticthi3f9242 жыл бұрын
This video really helped me out. Thank you.
@harmindersidhu76153 жыл бұрын
and the professor of the year award goes to JM Blakely🎉🎉🎈🎗🥇
@ADRHYN3 жыл бұрын
That was awesome, so we'll spoken and to the point.
@totalnoobfishing17533 жыл бұрын
Dang... this guy explains it like nobody else. My kid could understand this.
@tjenare123halla82 жыл бұрын
BEST VIDEO EVER!
@user-gi8fs6xl5o2 жыл бұрын
I just discovered your channel... your new subscriber here 😊
@eliteftsofficial2 жыл бұрын
Welcome!!
@22stefaniesun Жыл бұрын
Damn this is gold
@adamspeckert72963 жыл бұрын
This is incredible. Awesome video.
@saskilla19452 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
@eliseabouraad16893 жыл бұрын
more bench press from jm!!!!
@DrStevenHorwitz3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic. Thank you!
@singleplystink34262 жыл бұрын
would love to hear him teach the squat and deadlift too. v smart man.
@geevee95823 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.
@eliteftsofficial3 жыл бұрын
Great to hear!
@rodrigoclassicstyle2 жыл бұрын
Just saw this video, i think he just solved the biggest problem i had with benching... thank you so much!! :)