I feel like Brian's channel is the best kept secret. He has the absolute best tips and tutorials for all the major exercises, and it has helped me out a lot.
@marcusmcevoy17974 жыл бұрын
Its no secret my friend
@adrian38654 жыл бұрын
I feel like front loaded movements are the secret to engaging the glutes. like front squats with heavy kettlebells or sandbags, zercher squats, even the split squat deadlift with heavy kettlebells or sandbags, even the kneeling hip thrust to lunge up, shoulder loaded w/sandbags.
@lablunt61904 жыл бұрын
@@marcusmcevoy1797 BS I just found this channel today. I came from untamed strength.
@marcus116194 жыл бұрын
Jaegerjaquez ?
@VinnyMickeyRickeyDickeyEddy4 жыл бұрын
It's an awesome channel for learning exercise variations... whenever I'm switching things up I go to his vids to get ideas
@bobbym4914 жыл бұрын
Flexing your butt is so key in pressing, literally gives you the stability to explode with the weight. Also squeezing the shit out of the bar allows you more power. Great video!
@bobbym4914 жыл бұрын
@Alex I would consider myself an advanced to elite presser... in my opinion I would definitely not do slow negatives and isometric holds with a barbell military. Military and push pressing is a power move. Once you start loosening up you are more prone to injury and pains just like the bench. If you bench and military explosively with solid form and tightness, you're at less risk for injury and tweaks. Use the machines and dumbells for light isometric stuff. Good luck.
@lejohnbrames3 жыл бұрын
would you flex your glutes the entire time ? do you let go at the top position ?
@3lfaromeo Жыл бұрын
this, squeezing the shit out and exploding is my #1 cue
@bobbym491 Жыл бұрын
@@lejohnbrames flex your glutes the entire time start to finish
@VladKhomutov4 жыл бұрын
Who else finds the clanking of metal plates on the bar satisfying?
@mach5jeep4 жыл бұрын
It's almost ASMR for me. I could sleep in a gym if other people were lifting. Kind of like Joe Pesci in My Cousin Vinnie sleeping in the jail. LOL
@SJRogers07864 жыл бұрын
“Nothin’ sounds sweeter than a couple of 45s slappin’ together.” - CT Fletcher
@Biggmofo4 жыл бұрын
Vlad Khomutov Always man.
@paddychamp60694 жыл бұрын
I have bumper plates, they do sound nice when you load them onto the bar though.
@ChicagoScorpion4 жыл бұрын
I do...very soothing.
@thecaptain50264 жыл бұрын
I need 10% of Brian's energy.
@tttyyy9494 жыл бұрын
i'm not sure if your heart would withstand that. Start with 2% and follow linear progression 0.25% per workout.
@Jhev10004 жыл бұрын
@@tttyyy949 Definitely. Gotta apply that progressive overload. Haha
@GabrielMartinsFitness4 жыл бұрын
Very nice to see Brian with you guys, instant like
@Templas1004 жыл бұрын
Gluteos
@RBU984 жыл бұрын
That tip on breathing on lockout is massive, always struggled to get out the 5th rep on my sets cos I tried to do it in one breath
@bassemb4 жыл бұрын
Right? Biggest takeaway for me from the video!
@pronewbofficial4 жыл бұрын
For future reference, he talks about it at 9:40
@hehehohoism4 жыл бұрын
1:00min into the video and Smelly hits you with the "how muchya"
@patale16404 жыл бұрын
Push press into a strict negative really helped my strict press... Just getting used to stabilizing that heavier weight on the way down was huge.
@firmans124 жыл бұрын
Yeah. Push press seems help my strict press for the lockout. Using heavy weight by getting help from the leg drive in the bottom part and about half way to lock out is all ur strength
@picklehaus8644 жыл бұрын
Excellent explanation. Strength is never a weakness when you remember to flex your butt! Thanks Mark and Brian
@RedgraveStrength4 жыл бұрын
I've been waiting for this video. Brian is a beast at overhead pressing so I'm looking forward to this!
@Stonesorrow4 жыл бұрын
The Z-press is great. It's really humbling the first time, when you realise how many other muscles you use even in the strict press.
@Euphytos3 жыл бұрын
It's called the Lieutnant Dan's Press
@wanderer41254 жыл бұрын
Brian is my spirit animal.
@NsimaInyang4 жыл бұрын
Me and my baby wrists approve of this Video!
@alena.alsruhe4 жыл бұрын
Hooray!!! Awesome video!
@brockstar13114 жыл бұрын
You and Brian should roll next time he comes out!
@brockstar13114 жыл бұрын
@ryan rogers idk Nsima looks pretty athletic himself but it really comes down to experience.. it would be more fun to see either of the two strangle Mark Bell lol
@brockstar13114 жыл бұрын
To be clear zero hate for Mark Bell... though it did take like 3 weeks to get my Elbow Sleeves... for Petes sake it was a fathers day gift
@abdu19894 жыл бұрын
The "natty professor" Looks soo natty.. yet more jacked than mark 😂
@larrydickman10944 жыл бұрын
Great tips! I am a novice to intermediate lifter, started real strength training at 50 (no lie!), and need all the pro tips I can get. Thanks!
@hellcat2274 жыл бұрын
I am so, SO happy you guys are working together. Love Brian, his content, and his total honesty. Please keep collaborating on videos!
@ParvParashar9 ай бұрын
This is one of my favourite complete guide on overhead press. Brian isn’t only a great lifter but also an amazing teacher. Really appreciate him quite a lot. Thank you! 🙏
@privateperson74884 жыл бұрын
The Z press? we always called them "Lieutenant Dan's"
@brianfox3404 жыл бұрын
I will never refer to them as anything else again. That is SO much better!
@privateperson74884 жыл бұрын
@@brianfox340 😂
@alena.alsruhe4 жыл бұрын
Awesome video!!!!! Love Z-presses .... at 115lb I can max 90lb and then max 145lb on Overhead press!! Such a great teaching video, his cues are incredibly helpful:) Especially the breathing/bracing/butt tight and opening the window cues. This type of training has helped me place top 5 nationally in strongman as a Light Weight Women. Thanks Brian!
@OlMoldy4 жыл бұрын
Oh hey! It's Alena. You n Brian seem like great people 😁
@Stonesorrow4 жыл бұрын
Man, 145Ib at 115 is no joke. Impressive!
@critterdude3113 жыл бұрын
That’s incredible pound for pound strength!
@bassemb4 жыл бұрын
"Rebreathe on lockout" is such a good tip. Thank you Brian and Mark. I'm new to overhead press and shit's not easy.
@NeuronActivation4 жыл бұрын
Is that recommended only when wearing a belt?
@bassemb4 жыл бұрын
@@NeuronActivation no, without belt as well. I'll be doing it every rep rather than every 3 reps; that's too long for me
@NeuronActivation4 жыл бұрын
@@bassemb Maybe because you're lifting too heavy.
@are32874 жыл бұрын
The longer you can go with one breath is better. If you have to breath every rep you're either focused too much on breathing or you're pressing your 3 rep max.
@lastofadyingbreed23042 жыл бұрын
It's not an easy movement, but it's definitely a beastly movement.
@gabejo73664 жыл бұрын
I love that in these videos you guys do the atmosphere is so relaxed. It doesn't seem scripted or anything, just people learning from each other and sharing it with the world. Also gotta love all the info you guys and brian put out for free.
@thomasgreen15574 жыл бұрын
Brian looks even more jacked with the camera there using. I dont even know now how that's possible. Also who would want to see brian alsruhe on jre. Even mark bell and brian. Hell even brian shaw or larry wheels while I'm at it. Joe has a way of opening people up and it would such a informative podcast with a variety of topics to lifting down to where these guys get there inspiration and so on. Think it would be awesome.
@chrisbyte4 жыл бұрын
This is awesome! Probably the best Overhead Press instructional video I've seen. I have always had problems with the standing press (over 10 years of lifting) and switched to seated dumbbells which has been great (and less injury-prone), but I have been dying to get back into standing. Thank you!
@tmaeer54464 жыл бұрын
so useful, many thanks brian
@danieljonsson23844 жыл бұрын
Very good job Brian!
@FlyingUnosaur3 жыл бұрын
Key takeaways: 1- stack wrist 2- squeeze bar 3- squeeze gluteus 4- keep bar on mid foot and push slightly backwards instead of forwards 5- breath on top of the rep
@omanduhuislife33674 жыл бұрын
Brian thanks for your generosity, this vid is GOLD 😘
@giant-killerbeast4 жыл бұрын
Brian is the man. Awesome video.
@breitemasse4 жыл бұрын
Brian is an awesome guy
@mactimo3334 жыл бұрын
failed my last set of 5 at 170lbs because I ran out of air and took a breath at the bottom. Never thought to breath at lockout. THANK YOU!!!!!!!
@j.a.68663 жыл бұрын
Three things we’re in this video 1- good info 2- mutual respect 4- lots of humility
@Health.and.Frischness4 жыл бұрын
Breathing at lockout... Such a good tip!! This video is so much better than others I've found online. Keep doing whatcha do!!
@trainerjoe4 жыл бұрын
Brian is the man. Great content. Z presses are fantastic. I hit 205 for a triple and I don't think I ever got 225 x 1 but it helped me tremendously with 2 strongman comps that I had at the time. Ended up winning one overhead event in one and I tied for first in the other one. Great video guys.
@CHSTRTRN4 жыл бұрын
Great job having Brian on, glad to see him out there!
@timhook20864 жыл бұрын
The second he said flex his butt I was all ears. I just learned to do that the other week. It makes a world of difference.
@korcidiamond36234 жыл бұрын
Most people arent used to this. And the focus is obv on the butt, but with the Overhead press, you should FLEX EVERYTHING. Called hyperidiation. You are the strongest when everything you flex everything
@michaelmoreno95224 жыл бұрын
I subbed solely for having Brian as a guest in this video 👍🏻
@laowai2000 Жыл бұрын
Awesome content. At 50 years of age, just back in the gym after being inconsistent for literally decades. Followed this advice today, OHP 132 pounds for sets and reps after following this.
@diagonals7924 жыл бұрын
Brian is my hero
@kaibahseto4 жыл бұрын
Brian is looking huge. Keep up the good work.
@jetjames4204 жыл бұрын
So happy to see brian!
@chaitanyagad4 жыл бұрын
Very well explained👍
@Bit2brain4 жыл бұрын
Brian is a great instructor. Been watching his videos a lot the last year.
@reieli872 жыл бұрын
Wish i can a add a like to this video everytime i rewatch it. These tips that Brian gives have been really helpful 💪🤙
@justinf13432 жыл бұрын
Keeps it nice and simple. Far too many videos just over analyse the overhead press. Thanks for sharing.
@JimmieMusgrow-oi9vj4 ай бұрын
Thanks for this guidance it's good for my workout,
@josholand4 жыл бұрын
Dang Mark.... ever since I found your channel not too long ago I am HOOKED! I love your good vibes and positive energy / words you share. Also I noticed the song playing around 1 minute in the background i recognized from Daily Driven Exotics. Anyway thanks for the great content, first time commenter and new subscriber here.... big fan of you and your brothers.
@kelevra47744 жыл бұрын
Man you’re a little late Check 2-3 years ago When he was a little fatter and silent mile was there That was the golden age
@jwubwub4 жыл бұрын
@@kelevra4774 Brian is bringing the golden age back But the Ed Coan, Quiet Michael era had some sagely advice
@josholand4 жыл бұрын
@@kelevra4774 Gives me PLENTY of good videos to keep watching then!!! Not a little late, just in time because now I get to watch all of those videos you are talking about for the first time... jeaalous? :b jk
@shakeeljessa96194 жыл бұрын
Nsima and Brian are some of my favorite lifters! Awesome video. Though we all know that Mark and Nsima know how to OHP!
@HighlandLeos4 жыл бұрын
Got to be the best video I have seen on pressing, so detailed and great advice...many thanks!
@jessicasfarmfitness1396 Жыл бұрын
Doing my first strict press this was great! Thank you.
@ll-hw4xn Жыл бұрын
This is my specialty and I stillgot good tips.
@indy7894 жыл бұрын
Hey Brian , be carefull with your tips, I am a dentist…, and the kids need new shoes!
@clenjones57484 жыл бұрын
indy789 are you white?
@JeewanthaBandara3 жыл бұрын
@@clenjones5748 His teeth definitely are
@clenjones57483 жыл бұрын
Jeewantha Bandara hopefully he is too!
@Trevother4 жыл бұрын
I took the breathing and bracing techniques to the gym today and it upped my 5RM by 20 lb. F****** amazing. Where has Brian been all my life?
@ralphsbraccia20504 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Video! Great information especially the breathing which I personally needed information on and I just got it! Thanks!
@TheTektronik4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this it will help me with my overhead press a lot.
@ronin_94 жыл бұрын
Brian is the man..!!
@LarsRyeJeppesen4 жыл бұрын
Also note .Do the z-presses with higher rep ranges, compared to the heavier strict/push presses.
@Johnjay824 жыл бұрын
While doing OHP the tip of my nose was in the way. No blood, no broken bones, but lot of swearing. :D
@TheElisabette Жыл бұрын
Soo many great tips!
@lastofadyingbreed23042 жыл бұрын
Currently stuck on 190lbs 1RM and stuck on 160 for six. I'm confident this will push me past the plateau.
@thefox1703 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this outstanding tutorial!
@y.cortez6574 жыл бұрын
AWESOME VIDEO... THANKS FOR THE TIPS...
@GEmorten Жыл бұрын
Awesome advice!!! So packed with information 👍
@joostinkong4 жыл бұрын
The video I needed! I'm sure I've been doing this wrong the whole time.
@PiggyminingSquad Жыл бұрын
So helpful!!!
@jeremiahcherry52832 жыл бұрын
Very helpful tips! Ill implement these new approaches to my OHP next week!
@modzel15784 жыл бұрын
Didnt know John Cenas real name was Brian Alshrue
@wawatts4 жыл бұрын
A helpful video with tips that I need. My goal is to increase my overhead press strength. I have a short basement gym and usually engage in seated press. The principles should still apply.
@danaaxelson62004 жыл бұрын
I like the part about breathing. Pulling air into your belly. So many lifters breathe into chest because ego won’t let them push their belly out. This breathing into belly is so crucial to core development which allows lifter to be more successful at exercise. This guy knows what he saying.
@markskinner8671 Жыл бұрын
Great video 👌
@_JaySho4 жыл бұрын
My favorite lift, hands down. I’ll often finish the last set with Push Presses to crank a few extra reps, past failure Edit: definitely about to add that Z-press...
@zakkhan60544 жыл бұрын
loool just did a workout yesterday and was doing push presses to grind the last few reps...do you think it helps in progressing up the weight?
@lastofadyingbreed23042 жыл бұрын
Definitely my favorite lift, I haven't been training it for very long.
@Brian-bq9up4 жыл бұрын
These tips were awesome and worked for me. I have been struggling with this lift. Yesterday I followed these tips and was able to add 5 lbs to the bar easily and plan to add 5 more next time. Thank you!
@JerichoLindsey4 жыл бұрын
I like to use the rack pins in the rack or spotter arms when overhead pressing. I set it up just under my rack position so I dont need to take any steps. I simply walk up to the bar, lift an inch or two into my rack position and press from there. No Steps and less time wasted.
@lordhoboofsavior364 жыл бұрын
This is top tier content.
@hrishikeshparab12364 жыл бұрын
Bridal alsruhe is the man!!
@lavonprince35304 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the information...
@brockstar13114 жыл бұрын
Brian likes to get air then get a rep or 2... if i do this with above 185 my lights go out. So my method is get air unrack clich the Glutes(prison shower defense)one more breath in... if feel dizzy I re-rack... if i feel good I get a rep and then breathe at the top the rest of the time
@donaldbedore43043 жыл бұрын
Great info.
@KidScipio3 жыл бұрын
thank you
@jaysonscaccia31884 жыл бұрын
Good collaboration love Brian
@leonestello85194 жыл бұрын
4:51 That was a nice lockout! 💪 That's such a beautiful thing to see for us overhead pressers! Clean and solid. Now just add more weight and repeat 9:25 🤘 21:59 🤕
@showrobber3 жыл бұрын
So mike bisping is teaching the OHP. Awesome!
@HonkeyKongLive3 жыл бұрын
Last week 165x3 was a struggle and I ended up needing legs. Took these cues and got a solid 165x4 with a full stop at the bottom and zero legs. Damn.
@Geryboy6664 жыл бұрын
great, thx!
@matthewwong76744 жыл бұрын
I personally think the OHP correlates, to strengthening the triceps, like a vertical close grip bench. So the tri,s get hit maximally without the chest...The delts obviously get used, but push press to take them out...So in theory tri s get overloaded and eventually stronger and that,s how I use it as a accessory to beef up my tri s for the bench.
@AeriaOris4 жыл бұрын
I agree If someone has underdeveloped delts (the main reason you'd ohp) and triceps and has a bench plateau then it's a great lift to build
@madtrade4 жыл бұрын
triceps are the key to almost any big push movement, everyone can benefit with a bit more of triceps strength !
@DavidMorante132 жыл бұрын
I can't believe we could watch this for free.
@ckennedy19734 жыл бұрын
Brian brings the OHP knowledge.
@glumberty12 жыл бұрын
I agree with the breathing at the top, but I take short breaths with every rep. That allows for heavy sets of 12 before running out of air.
@navidmehdi62 жыл бұрын
Use the squat rack support on squat it slightly. That way you don't need to worry about unracking and reracking
@smilsmff4 жыл бұрын
actually saw a guy do 3 sets of 5 reps with 225# ass on floor , he was Physcho but strong
@GreenKC Жыл бұрын
Wow watching this vid I realize I have been doing this exercise wrong... I arch my back a lot but keep the bar in front of me when my arms are extended up, also there is a lot of wobbling while raising the bar so I think one of my arms is stronger than the other.
@dlucasgalt4 жыл бұрын
lmao...these guys are awesome! That lady ran out of the video. Oh no, not the camera!...lol
@atinder20064 жыл бұрын
UPDATE : Holy shizz, it really works. 5th rep gets tough but now I can do it. 6ft 122lbs, having hard time doing 50lbs 😹
@LJordan944 жыл бұрын
eat bro!! haha
@bigdonniebrasco4 жыл бұрын
I want one of those POWER shirts !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@harvestblades4 жыл бұрын
Great video. I am a fan of clean & press over bench. I am building a home gym, and need recommendations for a budget barbell?
@ctvwrest4 жыл бұрын
Good overall everyday, every exercise starter bar that won't let you down is the rogue bar 2.0. Medium knurling, not much whip under at all under 350lbs, good finish and affordable.
@dennisnordlund9024 жыл бұрын
Yeah same here, the clean and press is more or less my main excercise.
@wilsonlee634 жыл бұрын
The barbell overhead press I do them almost daily as the first exercise of any with weights, but I never get it the way I wanted to even after learning from this video. I usually cheat by not touching the chest by always lockout at the top, I also use dumbbells to press to help with better form.
@Asdfghjkl-w3j4 жыл бұрын
I won't have seen such a long video if it was not for Brian.
@glumberty12 жыл бұрын
I take a narrower grip right where the knurling starts.
@rjwasser83123 жыл бұрын
Hmmm ... I might need to try some of these methods, even to simply spell my normal movement. I'm plateauing right now at a 225 push-press (185 strict), and I need to find ways to break that. That Z press is going to come in handy.
@gun123456zak4 жыл бұрын
Says there's not many times I'm gonna be lifting things overhead with two hands. Spends entire life lifting things overhead with two hands.
@ehjones4 жыл бұрын
This is good. But watch Rippetoe on the overhead press too.
@themusicman74374 жыл бұрын
Ed Jones that’s how I learned to press by rippetoe. The way to grip the bar instantly got the rod of my wrist pain 😉
@TiberiusStorm4 жыл бұрын
I'm going to try going a bit wider with my grip again. I learned OHP from Rip and he suggests doing really narrow grip. I also tried his press 2.0 but could never really get the feel for it.
@andrewharris34174 жыл бұрын
Shaine MacDonald same here my grip is always the edge of the knurl. Yet when you see big over head pressers they always go near the rings. I’m scared to adjust it incase I’m weaker 😩😩
@joshjohnston73884 жыл бұрын
Same. I simply cannot lock out the same weight with that perfectly vertical grip. I've been experimenting with grip width on this for a long time, and just outside vertical works best for me.