Tips To Fix Your Bench In 5 Minutes

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5 жыл бұрын

Whether brand new to lifting or lifting for years, many people are unclear on how to approach simple bench press technique. Here we fix our friend Josh, pulled from behind the camera, to show how anyone can get a perfect bench in minutes. The importance of proper technique is all about longevity. Proper form means healthy shoulders and low risk for injury.
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@ordinarypablo 9 ай бұрын

You explaining the width issue explains 100% of my shoulder problems, the knuckle position explains 100% of my wrist pain issue, thanks Matt.

@WenningStrength 9 ай бұрын

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@chasetaylor777 5 жыл бұрын

Extra 10 points in strength from sandals

@Cloppa2000 Жыл бұрын

Spotter bars should be a legal requirement on all bench stations. Glad to see you mention them here.

@WenningStrength Жыл бұрын

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@poogooguyzz 2 жыл бұрын

Best lifting content period. Wish I had this type of information 35 years ago when I started lifting. I especially appreciate Matt's focus on staying injury free and maintaining joint health.

@WenningStrength 2 жыл бұрын

Fuck I know right !!!

@UmarAlFarooq 4 жыл бұрын

I can guarantee no one I know has had the "bench" conversation in the last 20 years. This is an excellent video. I hurt my shoulders because I was doing it the wrong way.

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@FiddiTwo 4 жыл бұрын

"using the wrong muscles to bench", is my life story, delts are screwed; will have to try these once i can bench again, thx Matt!

@WenningStrength 2 жыл бұрын

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@375billy 4 жыл бұрын

Had to move my hands in to just wider than shoulder width, feels so much better. Years of wide benching and my shoulders could not do it anymore. 51 and still benching and enjoying it.

@dansan9858 5 жыл бұрын

Well, what do you know. I was trying to find something on the bench yesterday and found no proper vid about it from Matt. And now I have what I sought. Thank you mah duuuude!

@WenningStrength 5 жыл бұрын

Boom!!

@johnjenkins3832 2 ай бұрын

First time hearing about knuckle position. I usually hold the bar with my hands all the way rolled back. Good info. Keep it up brother.

@davidm.7149 5 жыл бұрын

Hey man, I follow your advice and this morning, for the first time in many years I actually felt my pectoral muscles working. Thank you so much.

@roidwizard2679 5 жыл бұрын

*LET ME ROLL EM BACK.*

@anjalivats287 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for giving us these knowledge ❤

@conradoagueros856 3 жыл бұрын

That’s exactly right I start doing the form just like the video and I feel with a less pain on shoulders

@WenningStrength 3 жыл бұрын

I know brother

@jeffdillard8789 5 жыл бұрын

Nailed it with these videos short and sweet to the point

@WenningStrength 2 жыл бұрын

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@mikeanthony5206 Жыл бұрын

You hit the nail on the head Matt! Well said. It’s Very important to *lower the weight* when learning to bench properly. I was a mid-300 bencher but I knew it wasn’t correct. I spent a weekend with JM Blakley and he completely changed how I bench. Back home, it took me roughly 9 months to get over 185 utilizing what JM taught me. It was beyond frustrating. I hated bench day. It felt as though I wasn’t progressing at all. Honestly, in one day it felt like everything just fell into place. When I finally got back to over 315 it felt like butter! It didn’t feel like the 315 from a year ago. Very important tip Matt! Cannot be overstated. 🇺🇸💪🏼

@WenningStrength Жыл бұрын

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@brandimuetze Жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Love the manuals. CAN NOT wait too learn in person and add your equipment to our gym 💪

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@ThePayneFactor 5 жыл бұрын

Your videos are so easy to understand and delivered in a no nonsense fashion. Subbed.

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@zeroman155 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. I will definitely keep these tips in mind for future bench press workouts.

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@Ram-vt3rm 4 жыл бұрын

I flare my elbows out a bit when I bench and do push-ups. I am 6’10” and it is challenging for me because I feel like a need a wider base. Well guess what? I have developed shoulder pain. I am going to drop some weight off the bar and apply these principles. Great channel. Thank you.

@riverdavis6340 5 жыл бұрын

Hey that’s my coach 🤘🏼 good shit Matt!

@abikhan 5 жыл бұрын

Great tips Matt!

@stevewaters6679 4 жыл бұрын

Great video...thanks for the information and especially reinforcing the safety tip on the benching at home...

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@darinrichardson3598 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome video..keep the bench videos coming Matt

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@sudhirjoshi8888 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for these videos Matt

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@ricosands5887 11 ай бұрын

Absolutely incredible information! I’ve been doing my bench wrong I’m definitely going to implement this into my work out thank you for sharing God bless you.🙏🏿

@WenningStrength 11 ай бұрын

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@kolecarterbenches 5 жыл бұрын

Great video. You sound like me when I train people on bench! I am 56 and am still increasing on my raw bench. Good form lift long! LOL!!!

@JoseRodriguez-pq5sz 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@unknownsamoan01 Жыл бұрын

Love the content bro..Just turned 50 and ready to get into some fitness/strength stuff. This is perfect to get me started. Great Video!

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@The-warm-up 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent coaching!💪🏼

@WenningStrength 2 жыл бұрын

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@112972gh 11 ай бұрын

Kennelly taught me to use a pvc pipe under my lower back to maintain a decent arch which helps push my chest out more.

@blacksailsbarbell5247 3 жыл бұрын

Great vids as always!

@WenningStrength 3 жыл бұрын

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@yoshisdaddy 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome video Matt thank you

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@donaldsavage3699 5 жыл бұрын

excellent advice ... good job!

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@calebbrowning6236 5 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video! For a future video(s), could you do a walkthrough of your warmups of squat, bench, and deadlift each?

@WenningStrength 5 жыл бұрын

Wenning warmups videos are coming in the next couple weeks

@hdess7157 4 жыл бұрын

Great points bro. Thanks.

@WenningStrength 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your support

@bangermccrusher 5 жыл бұрын

I wish you upload every day!!!

@WenningStrength 5 жыл бұрын

+JoshMetal316 thx!!!

@johnouellet4099 Жыл бұрын

Great video and great bench!

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@DiskoKDiskoL 4 жыл бұрын

Bar goes straight up and down? Now I'm confused, since everyone says the bar path should be diagonally away from chest... And what about leg drive?

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@elijahjones9732 5 жыл бұрын

Simple great video

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@jackiecarpenter7747 5 жыл бұрын

Straight to the point, good video

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@KSShabazzFitnessNutrition 5 жыл бұрын

Good vid Matt. Branded flip flops though? You da man!

@WenningStrength 5 жыл бұрын

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@oxygenuptakekineticsPhD 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I realize that I have to bring my grip in closer now!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@cden19 5 жыл бұрын

Great tips. Easy to understand and should help and gym rat.

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@lordodin1973 4 жыл бұрын

Great, informative video

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@cb62benson30 5 жыл бұрын

Great advice saving money for belt squat machine

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@mattwenning2164 5 жыл бұрын

You guys repost these and share around!!!

@chernpedd2182 5 ай бұрын

Why did I only find out about this info now? 😰 thanks bro.. subscribed!

@WenningStrength 5 ай бұрын

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@capicornboss 4 жыл бұрын

6:31 I didn't know how much I needed that!! Lol!

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@danb8379 5 жыл бұрын

New sub. Very good content

@WenningStrength 5 жыл бұрын

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@bitrage. 2 жыл бұрын

Im pretty broad in shoulders and i use very close grip... you get used to it and strengthen your triceps, no more shoulder pain sooo worth it

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@bitrage. 2 жыл бұрын

@@WenningStrength Weight 230lbs 6'0 max bench i have tried 360ish, grip index fingers 1" from inner curnling end on texas bar..

@joshmurdock8038 Жыл бұрын

If anyone has done jiu jitsu, it sounds like "your shoulders and elbows should be ready for gi check in".

@Darcozell 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent oratory

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@steveb6718 Жыл бұрын

can we talk about different gear cycles, how long to come on and stay on and come off, and if off, when did you start TRT?

@paulshortall6734 5 жыл бұрын

Great 👍

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@RounakSIngh17 5 жыл бұрын

Hi @matt, thanks for the videos here and at NSCA. They are really helpful. I have seen you using legs in benching. You have not mentioned anything about them here. It would be nice if you will explain about the importance of legs. Also should the hips lift up while bench.

@eztvlight1202 5 жыл бұрын

Use legs but dont lift the butt off bench

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@vitkucera1116 5 жыл бұрын

Can you make video about low bar squat and shoulders mobility or T-spine mobility on low bar squat? Or problems with shoulders / elbows on low bar squats :D Btw. I hope you will be active on youtube as you are now...nice videos! :D

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@stevennicholson2445 Жыл бұрын

Love the video.. I have sore shoulder/rotar cuffs. I'm assuming my form is way off particularly in my wrist position and lack of back and lat activation.. Currently benching 140kgs with a close grip to avoid more shoulder damage

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@VincentATurba 4 жыл бұрын

great teacher. nothing complicated and makes sense for even a beginner.

@PercivalFromWales 4 ай бұрын

So the bar path is straight up?😊 I'm asking, because advice on that seems to vary. The grip width and tightening my lower arms is definitely helpful.

@ralphruhl3806 5 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks. You are a very strong guy so i would like to know how many reps can you do with a ihuniu 100 kg power twister bar . The youtube record is now 20 reps. Thanks.

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@mattnorman3585 5 жыл бұрын

Great video i just wish you would have gone over the legs in his bench too. Teach how to create tension and more leg drive

@WenningStrength 5 жыл бұрын

There’s a lot to cover over time - we’ll keep diving into more details and techniques as the channel rolls out

@SKRiMM210 4 жыл бұрын

I don't know why "He's in deep S&*@" made me laugh so hard. Thanks for the content Matt. I've been watching your stuff for years and it's really helped.

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@leonflowers2073 5 жыл бұрын

Great video. Im trying to get my bench up to 315. Currnetly im around 295 for a real grinder touch and go. When i put 3 plates on the bar it jus crushes me. Whats your thoughts on why 315 is crushing me, besides the obvious of it being a little heavier as a pose to 295 which is only a 20lbs difference. What would u suggest i do to hit my goal weight of 315?

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@InvisibleHotdog 5 жыл бұрын

Can I bench with the Wenning belt squat?

@michaelhamilton1996 2 жыл бұрын

Matt, what about using the Smith Machine for bench? It was recommended as a safer alternative when lifting heavier weights alone.

@WenningStrength 2 жыл бұрын

Come ask on patreon brother. Got a few things to think about 💯💯💯

@Zuman1988 5 жыл бұрын

What brand of power rack is that???

@joseduran4442 Жыл бұрын

Slightly pass shoulder width, thumb bed on knerling, thos that lift the longest get the strongest, squeeze hand and "punch", keep shoulder blades pinched, don't use weights you cannot technically Master.

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@Eugguy190722 5 жыл бұрын

2:18 I like rhymes.

@undrachevr 5 жыл бұрын

I lift and max by myself without spotter arms. I like the fear of death, I think it makes me stronger.

@hgtpmrinbetween3484 5 жыл бұрын

Same here, love the fear of dead.

@hgtpmrinbetween3484 5 жыл бұрын

*Death

@ultimaoculis6389 4 жыл бұрын

crazy to see matt next to a normal sized human :o

@christopherscott8217 2 жыл бұрын

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@Ian.lifts. 5 жыл бұрын

When’s the next seminar

@mattwenning2164 5 жыл бұрын

Ian Driscoll bench seminar March 2

@paulgoldbeck2213 4 жыл бұрын

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@WenningStrength 4 жыл бұрын

Please repost

@mabskha7917 5 жыл бұрын

subed

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@witheredserenity 5 жыл бұрын

I recently bought a Thompson fat pad because I’ve got broad shoulders but now my feet barely touch the floor and I’m getting no leg drive while benching. Any way to remedy this or did I waste $180 on the pad?

@jackjevne1327 5 жыл бұрын

WitheredSerenity put plates on the floor so your feet can get that leg drive. Like Ed coans bench

@dkk9052 5 жыл бұрын

WitheredSerenity I have same bench, the feet at bottom are annoying but I find if move either higher or lower on bench you move your feet around the base of the bench

@WenningStrength 2 жыл бұрын

That’s why I made my bench 💪💪💪

@deividsanz3569 5 жыл бұрын

I do all of those things but my shoulder still hurts, it hurts more when i do benchpress than when I do military press or something like that...

@guillotinedeath 5 жыл бұрын

Lower the weight

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@yuriboyka8475 4 жыл бұрын

Niceeeeeeeeeee🤗

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@tiberiuskirk739 3 жыл бұрын

I use a suicide grip. I feel it keeps me in better alignment. Am I losing gains because of this?? My forearms feel tight but could I be losing something ?

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@jesseroest2786 5 жыл бұрын

Why teach “bar straight down and straight up”? Isn’t the bench bar path supposed be more of a ramp?

@a.schnitzer9325 5 жыл бұрын

That confuses me as well.

@QUESTFORSTRENGTH 5 жыл бұрын

Depends on what you're trying to achieve

@blackjew2772 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah bro most powelifters bench kinda resembles a J

@ryanturner8577 5 жыл бұрын

You can bench either way. A lot do straight up and down. Flatter back typically is straight bar path. Higher arch typically an arched bar path and heavy backward leg drive are common. Something to play around with. It's based biomechanics.

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@thecastle09 4 жыл бұрын

My tendinitis is killing me.,, pain!

@matthewuy2559 22 күн бұрын

Should you arch your back? If yes, how much arch?

@WenningStrength 22 күн бұрын

Specific questions we do on patreon - glad to help

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@pepepolo6680 3 жыл бұрын

This tips helped me get to 120kg. Thanks

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@James-go6sf 4 жыл бұрын

He sounds like Chris Pratt

@basysdnb8037 5 жыл бұрын

What about suicide grip Matt? Good or not?

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@johndonovan5521 5 жыл бұрын

One of the biggest problems I see is your buddy is wearing skinny jeans!!!!!!

@SteFan-rd7hi 5 жыл бұрын

Aiming for wearing normal jeans that look like skinny jeans, it's my American Dream

@jameszbierski391 4 жыл бұрын

John Donovan 😂

@Lado93 4 жыл бұрын

im wear skinny jeans too so what ?

@slappy1031 4 жыл бұрын

yer a fruit, that's what

@tiberiuskirk739 3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂

@prosp9483 5 жыл бұрын

0-100 at 2:48

@smilsmff 5 жыл бұрын

just do Narrow gripped Bench press and say good bye to ego lifting

@EstParum 5 жыл бұрын

I can benchpress 52.5 kg for 6 reps. Sorry for bad English

@christopherscott8217 2 жыл бұрын

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@deanlavy7506 5 жыл бұрын

It was very warming to see israel flag at the background in this hard days! We love you guys!

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@Pibodabo 5 жыл бұрын

I just hope there will be no more grenaded shoulders from now on...

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@jakepattinson9188 5 жыл бұрын

First thing he is doing wrong is wearing SKINNY jeans #noskinnychampions

@pedohammad 11 ай бұрын

Lovely Israeli flag in there 🇮🇱

@fuckjewtube69 11 ай бұрын

Wow I benched with a wider grip and exactly like you said got shoulder pain. When I did it close grip I could bench more and no pain but people told me to go wider. I cant even low bar squat because of shoulder pain have to high bar.

@WenningStrength 11 ай бұрын

Yup seen it many times - too bad no one listens. Oh well