there is no better powerlifting channel out on yt than Bryce's

I've tried pretty much every PL program out there and have watched all the guides from strong lifters. Whether it's how to deadlift by Deadlift Panda (Yangsu) or how to squat by Ed Coan, many of the tips I've followed led me to feel really awkward or get injured. Taking Bryce's tips to heart made me go down the mostly pain-free and actually-getting-stronger-consistenly route. He covers things that most lifters don't, like how to think about your rib cage and even how the tension should generally feel on your traps benching. The tip that resonated with me the most, which got me to skyrocket my lifting total, was where he taught us not to focus too much on recordings of ourselves or how our bodies look when compared to other strong lifters - but to figure out our own path and focus on the "feel" of tension on the lifts. I stopped copying other deadlifters and found my balancing point after watching Bryce's deadlift hip height video and even 500lbs went flying upwards. Got a 1520 total as 200lbs recently in my first local meet where no one else was near me in rank. Very inspired to keep going and try it out on the state level. I don't say this to brag, just to give the credit to people like Bryce who put this life-changing information out there for free.

what's up guys it's Bryce Candito from Calgary Barbell HQ

The audio quality on this is insane. Absolutely no noise floor. Literally might be the best audio quality of any speaking video on KZfaq lol.

I would love to see strategies for addressing weak points in the bench press added to this series :)

This is by far the best bench press video, with visual aids on every aspect, that I've ever seen ❤

I am so, so close to 500 bench and will be applying what I learned in this video to my next bench day. I am always looking to learn and improve my bench so this video is just what I needed.

I swear.. I've added 10kg to my bench this month after watching all these videos. Thank you for teaching and inspiring me!

YES! I hold the same breath for the first 3 reps. It helps keep position. I feel seen!

I've been following Calgary Barbell for a while, but I've fallen away watching lifting videos. I'm SO glad I cleaned out my watch history because it let see these vids, which I needed because I'm starting a bench focused program.

That’s a trilogy worth watching!

Thanks for the great content, Bryce! Bench continues to be a struggle, but I’m ready to work on it again!

I recently discovered your channel and I can't express enough how glad I am that I did. I've learned so much in such a short period of time and thoroughly enjoyed every single one of your videos I've watched so far. Can't wait to start putting all that knowledge into the practice. Keep up the good work and thank you! :)

All time favorite powerlifting youtube channel, happy that there‘s also a definitive guide on bench press now

Absolutely loved this series. Hope similar ones are coming for deadlift and squat!

GREAT video series - thank you.

Great content as always. I've watched each part multiple times and get more information with each view. Thank you Bryce!

I was really needing this definitive guide. My bench has always been lack luster at best. I'll be applying what I learned from all 3 videos for sure!

Great finish to the series!

Thorough information alongside great production. Very good series💪

Great series! Thanks

Loving this series. Can’t wait for squats and deadlifts!

I really enjoyed the sceens where footage Bryce was talking and it matched the voiceover. Great Video as always!

Awesome tips! Cant wait to try this out next leg day!

Great video . Learnt a bunch

Great content as always. Thanks for being a contributor.

The precision is key. Love this vid series. Love chest day now.

Great as always!

Merci pour votre contribution bro . Thanks from France

Nice series ! Very helpful

LOVE YOUR VIDEOS, QUALITY.

Still the single best lifting you tube channel out there. Bryce and Dillon you guys have to be proud of what you have achieved thus far.

one of our best tutorials

4:41 my lawyers will be in touch.

This is some great stuff Bryce - keep up the great work :) Hoping to bench 140kg in the coming months!

Great video thanks!🤘🏼

Great videos. Thanks for explaining elbow depth rules. Now know I 'should' be fine for that in comp.

Hey bryce, great content like always, can you do a video talking about the competition it self? Details about the rules, referees, why do people get a red light, how to choose your weights, etc.. i think this would be awesome from someone as experienced as you .. thanks again for the effort you guys put in these amazing vids

Damn Bryce, you're a great powerlifting teacher!

This guy Bryce kinda reminds me of the Incredible Hulk. I think I’d be afraid of him turning green and throwing me out of a window 🪟 for pissing him off. Haha 😂.

Your video is fire! 🔥

I think there may be some interesting reality toward the "press with your lats" cue. The lats do infact flex and adduct the shoulder when the humorous is behind the body, as will be almost guaranteed from arching and hitting "depth." As such there may be some degree inwhich the lats contract to help getting the movement going on the concentric.

Last cue I would've add about the rack command, the spotters will rack your bar for tou (squat and bench) so just wait for them to do it :)

You should do an in depth video on Self-unrack. This series was great though!

i just discovered you today. I like your videos. You seem cool and most importantly you look natural.

I always elevate the wt unracking to be sure I can handle the weight. All days are not the same.

Maybe a video down the road about the incline and decline as well? I know that’s not a huge part of your training and obviously not part of the competition movements but has subtle differences

I think its important to recognise that the rules do not required a pause. The official rules state the bar must be motionless. There will be a pause, due to the time between referee seeing the bar is motionless and saying press, but there is no requirement for it. The more you (as a lifter) can do to ensure the time duration between you touching, the referee seeing the bar as motionless and saying press, will reduce the length of time spent mucking around on the chest. Excessive sinking can make that period longer, just as dithering around the touch (like in equipped lifting where they are struggling to get it down) can also increase that. Any referee who actually requires a pause should get in the sea.

Looking yuge man

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I like to breathe and reset every rep (with the exception of hypertrophy) so as to practice the position engagement, I used to try the breathe brace and hold but being asthmatic makes it hard to hold for multiple reps.

Thanks! Great tips! High volume or H.I.T.? Or both with periodization?

great series. your voice sounds like van from reba

How much does the goatee add to your bench?

Quick question, I saw you benching in the romaelos. Is it worth benching in squat shoes? I have a pair of romaleos coming in so wanted to know. I'm assuming it helps a ton w leg drive?

Does anyone know if Form Check Friday is over, or when it will come back?

So , shouldn't the elbow be just in front of the bar just slightly to be able to press up & back instead of just up ? or should the elbows be directly under the bar ?

Hi one question, for people whit shoulder injury what recommend u? Close or wide grip? Ty

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Great new depth rule btw :) this now will disqualify all those extremely heavy arch and just pressing maybe 2-3 inches lifters :)

Are these techniques to lift the max at a meet or the techniques for maximum gains or for injury prevention?