ACHIEVE A PERFECT BENCH PRESS Feat. Larry Wheels | JULIUS MADDOX

[@sleepingsmudge]

This is hands down the best bench press video I have ever seen. These is advice I have been seeking for years, thank you.

[@Abyyss33]

check out scott mendelson as well.

[@caffeineisking8132]

Goes in the gym immediately after and benches 40kg

[@joeyz5577]

So cool to see these 2 work together big fan of them both 👍

[@craigmorgan4676]

Yes but very sad to c that him and Eddie have beef now?👁👀👁😯🤔🙉

[@irregularstrength]

Thanks bro

[@nktrainingsystems]

@@craigmorgan4676 Eddie is just a cry baby

[@craigmorgan4676]

@@nktrainingsystems Agreed he wants sum attention too bro for the fight 🤔😯🌶🌶

[@seanmoore699]

Bruh its like watching aliens and big foot have a conversation

[@yorhamhilaire5607]

Wow Julius Maddox is incredibly intelligent, perfect combination of brains and brawns

[@irregularstrength]

Thank you brother!

[@stefanbatory8646]

To Press as much You need to be clever. Brutal strenght is not all

[@catedoge3206]

a lot of top powerlifters are smart as heck. they didn't get there just from pure brawns.

[@joshuaV22490]

Yes Julius Maddox is very intelligent Basically while I bench press, I come down in the same spot as him. He explained it perfectly I'm 5'9 180 benching 350. I'm still not even halfway to where he is on the bench press lol . My goal is around 400

[@MeekoRuiz]

@@irregularstrength hello mr. Julius Maddox, most of your fans and I think it may be a good idea to have a small tv show. You and your team would be able to create some funny content man👍

[@enejjazbec6958]

These two are absolutelly one of the strongest men to have ever lived.💪💪💪I am big fan of them. Can't wait for 800 lbs bench👊🤜

[@andrew98115wl]

"I like to have someone hand me off" Larry Williams, 2021

[@jzen1455]

I'm 5' 7.5" and used to bench with my middle finger on the rings because I thought wider is better. Over time, I've narrowed my grip and the sweet spot is pinkies 1-1.5" inside the rings. I know some argue using a wider grip is better because it reduces the range of motion, engages chest more, etc, but I just feel the most explosive, stable, and strongest with my narrower grip.

[@brianchristopher4666]

This man is daily dedicated to moving his bench press weight up! Makes it even more impressive that NFL legend Larry Alen, who didn't hardly weight train, could bench 705!

[@1kleinerdobbixd559]

He wasnt able to, theres no proof.

[@blakesworld466]

Very informative video! Helped me go from 405 to 415 on my bench max instantly. I was never making all three points of contact and breathing correctly. Appreciate you both.

[@danielclayton7524]

Every coach should watch this

[@courtneybrowning6733]

I could listen to this guy speak all day.

[@helmutkrusemann9194]

Awesome stuff, invaluable content! please more technique videos with Larry, squat, deadlift etc. or more programming stuff. Keep the content coming. Thank you very much for sharing so much great content

[@irregularstrength]

Gotcha bro

[@MillennialLos]

Take us to a Super Bowl!!! MADDOX WITH THE SACK!!!! LETS GO COWBOYS!!

[@phillip5185]

So many gems in this video

[@kozmo7]

Julius is such a cool fucking guy. Has the talent and is just a great dude. That’s what you want to inspire people, being down to earth but a badass at the same time. Great shit.

[@anthonyhead3330]

Larry wheels and Julius Maddox are 21 century New class of Legends

[@slinkglittergaming3170]

My man needs more subs, he has the strongest chest in history and more people need to watch and learn

[@kevinfromelizabethtowncoll4006]

Awesome video Julius and Larry! Thank you so much for it. It is always so nice to see that some of the top bench press people in the world decided to agree to work together to make a how to bench press better video for other people who are much weaker. I learned a lot of useful information, and I will definitely apply these tips to help improve my own bench press. I hope that you guys continue to work together and make more videos. How about make a deadlift video together?

[@irregularstrength]

Yessir. Next round

[@arjitkatoch4908]

once this 800 happens ... im exited to see lean Julius like 🔪🔪🔪🔪🔪

[@irregularstrength]

Game over

[@arjitkatoch4908]

@@irregularstrength indeed

[@brasil5389]

@@irregularstrength você pode mostrar um treino bem técnico para aumentarmos nossos pesos no supino?

[@Bludcharg4214]

@@brasil5389 simply benching more, pause reps, caloric surplus and technique

[@Skip01]

I started the gym about 1yr ago. Started out doing 90lb benches. Working up about 5mths got to 225x1 and was excited. Injured my shoulder trying 230 and couldn't bench for weeks. Finally over it today and I'm going for 250x1 tomorrow. I have videos of me failing 185x1, now I'm 185x10 3sets. Love the content and motivation it gives me

[@mikkel8230]

I mean thats the greatest intro to a youtube video ever. You gotta love that

[@ВладимирЛ7]

I wish I saw this video years ago. It was only few days ago when I learned about hip drives. I tried hip driving yesterday. It was completely different level of experience. Lost count of sets and reps and feeling overtrained. There was a brief bench pressing short with JM. Don't have much time to see this tutorial. Hence let me ask you how many leg drives you need in bench press. Look forward to live long enough to hit some decent numbers on the bench

[@eZaFJDUBB]

julius you're an inspiration man, 800 will happen soon i am no coach feel like you need to go for it on a day you are feeling it in a setting that you're comfortable in around people you're comfortable with. I cannot wait to see it will be the biggest powerlifting accomplishment of this generation! love your videos and seeing how dedicated and committed you are behind the scenes, great tips for bench form. was wondering, do you ever do a close grip bench as a tricep workout? what's your main movements for triceps, hopefully i didn't miss a video but you need to reveal your tricep secrets to the world lol

[@PRINYATIP]

I bench with ZERO leg drive and I'm used to it due to the fact I'm short at 5'4. My legs can't touch the floor unfortunately on most bench chairs. 315 for 1 rep with Zero leg drive at 152 pounds.....💪

[@pendragon1736]

Ever thought of putting plates underneath your feet?

[@PRINYATIP]

@@pendragon1736 hey that might work. My feet should be able to be planted with one plate on the floor! 👊Appreciate the tip! I'll have to adjust to this cause I'm so not used to using leg drive. My Bench might go up!!!! Maybe hit close to 4 plates !! Wooowhoo 👊👊👌 Thank you kindly!

[@LogosBKC]

@@PRINYATIP hopefully it works and they don't slide. Would love to hear how this goes. Strong af for no leg drive

[@jocaingles8464]

@@PRINYATIP use a heavy plate so it doesn't slide

[@PRINYATIP]

@@LogosBKC Thank you soo much ! It's only 315 for one but Thank you. So I tried using leg drive with 45 pound plates on the floor. It worked but felt awkward as Hell as I am used to benching with no leg drive. I went for 295 for 3 reps....HECK.. I almost killed myself 😂with no spotter!! My LEG SPAZZED OUT and locked out on my 3rd rep and some dude saved my ass!! Anyways.. going to practice my leg drive with lower weights to get used to this... Thanks Everyone with all the Tips!!

[@SlowRiderDucati]

Hey this just added 100lbs to my bench. Just kidding great advice. I'm 58 years old and bench 365 lbs close grip. My wide grip max was 550 lbs back in my early 50s. I blew out my rotator cuffs not pushing at 45 degrees. I wish I had this video 30 years ago. To the young guys this is the real deal, listen up.

[@irregularstrength]

Thanks bro.

[@MatteoFitness]

550 not at 45 degrees is crazy strength? Where u enhanced and if I may ask, to what degree?

[@SlowRiderDucati]

@@MatteoFitness Not juiced. I have benched for 30 years plus as my main focus. It was all 1 lbs at a time. There are no easy gains. As a natural you can gain approximately 30 lbs of lean muscle mass as that is what your natural T production can support. Mine is all in my chest and arms. I do not do legs or back except to help my bench. I started at a body weight of 185 lbs and I weigh 235 lbs now after 30 years of benching. So I have about 25 lbs of fat and 25 lbs of lean muscle gain. So about 1 lbs per year of muscle gain naturally. I think it's about 20mg per week of natural T. Juicers use 10X, 20X, 50X that. That's why they die young.

[@robertwilliams5618]

@@SlowRiderDucati Yea that's believable

[@petercsigo3314]

@@SlowRiderDucati Your age your body makes next to no testosterone which is the driving force behind any strength movement and you tell me that your natural you're a liar. People like you can't even admit you're on trt it's a sad business.

[@madisonhoth3435]

Information I’ve never gotten thank u so much

[@jescagvil]

I wish Larry would stay away from getting hurt and hit all time PRs I miss seeing him benching 675lbs with BTC!!!

[@arjitkatoch4908]

and the 700 attempt with btc was 🔥 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@JPqbss]

Never forget BTC

[@davids17091983]

it is so sad that BTC died. If he was alive larry would be doing Powerlifting and break those WR, now he is doing Armwrestling and it's broing af.

[@SunGodOfTheNorth]

@@davids17091983 armwrestling is way funner to watch than boring ass constant and ordinary powerlifting

[@thorwannabe6810]

@@SunGodOfTheNorth it's an opinion thing personally I find arm wrestling boring and powerlifting fun to watch

[@Cryptocurrency1O1]

So when anyone asks me who taught me to bench ... I'll say ... Julius Maddox ⭐💪🥳

[@ardeof]

Been following your videos, great advice as always. Recently broke 225 on the bench. Going for 315 now, should take a year or two.

[@irregularstrength]

Congrats! Keep it up

[@gilwaa]

@Ardeof been a year, you hit 315 yet?

[@ardeof]

@@gilwaa I've hit a plateau. Unfortunately i've stuck to my diet and training habit. Gotta break both of those before I see gains again.

[@gilwaa]

@@ardeof yeah switching up the routine can be good. Also taking a short break every now and then can help. Don’t get discouraged though, sometimes things just take time

[@SAINTLIFTER]

"Some of the best benchers on the planet".... My brother in Christ, that is you

[@johns783]

I feel so fucking good right now. Julius Maddox literally did the exact same thing I do when trying to coach a beginner on the bench press and they're flared too far (or more correctly I use a similar example). I don't use the football example, instead I just say if you're pushing something you wouldn't hold your elbows up there and give them a standing example 100% exactly as Jules did. I feel so pro, and so vindicated lol.

[@KevinMahomboy]

My two favorite strength athlete KZbinrs!

[@irregularstrength]

Thanks bro

[@thealmightyoragutan612]

YOOOO THANKS BRO! RACK HEIGHT IS WHY I FAILED MY MAX THE OTHER DAY. GONNA CHANGE IT TODAY!!!!

[@aricunono6272]

I have been benching with my wrist laid flat just recently learned that was incorrect and in the process of correcting it.

[@MROP-hl7sn]

This video is a Blessing

[@swappedoutZ71]

Julius sounds like he would be a good coach or trainer. Lots of knowledge and insight on benching, and very methodical. It's like he sees it as a subject to major in college...the workouts are just "studying" or "tests" lol.

[@dalaov5258]

Amazing learning! I use mark bell's sling shot to keep my elbows tucked and use it for my heavy sets. It has saved my shoulders from permanent damage. Currently I bench 365 raw and 415 with the slingshot at 47 years young.

[@assiedol4228]

When julius explanes the bench press, thats the correct form. He is the bench press master.

[@ManuRomer0]

Thanks for this gold knowledge,you both are legends of strength.💪🏽🙏

[@PoweredbyJESUS7]

All the elite lifters Larry has lifted with over the years he seemed the most “Humbled” by Maddox. His demeanor is very student like.

[@pizzabear123]

Really nice well spoken dude just like Larry

[@fdsa1981]

Jmax and Wheels! Great combo!

[@albertomaragliano]

What an impressive mountain of muscle is Julius Maddox!

[@irregularstrength]

Haha thanks bro

[@bobbyblue2486]

This is about to help me on my next chest day , great knowledgable video big dog 💪🏾💪🏾

[@pktlogic]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@BB-ni8vy]

“It’s not one size fits all, it’s universal” 😂😂😂

[@Imjustboredd-2]

Perfect duo ! Tried pinky on the ring bench today weight was flying .

[@randyfox7715]

Great advice guys!!

[@666ofdoom]

Best breaker down for bench I sub

[@Sr.Fuerte]

OMFG... 2 monsters of genetics toghether, I feel so blessed rn

[@troypolamalukingtroytrojan1538]

Genetics? Larry's body runs on oil

[@benjaminguess6555]

Just had a brother ask me about all this. Now I just sent him this!

[@victorgomez6330]

When I need bench advice, I go to Master Maddox Gotta reach out to the Gods

[@oskarrask9413]

Big respect!

[@irregularstrength]

Thanks bro

[@Bigboibeven]

I've never really been able to get a good leg drive for my bench, like I'm not really sure what to do in order to drive my legs while keeping my butt on the bench. I really like the tips though, especially the foot placement, the bar being at your eye, keeping your back tight, hand placement, and elbow angle. Bench is a hard lift for me because I'm really tall and have long arms, and I've been stuck at a max of 195 for a few months (I started lifting in january) but I know that I'm strong enough to get 205+ right now, i just can't get it because of poor setup. Ill work on adding these tips to my bench and see if I can't get a new max! Thank you!

[@enigmatic7665]

You guys are both amazing!

[@irregularstrength]

Thank you 👍🏽

[@Mike144k]

Great video julius who better to learn from then the best bencher (by far) in the world 🌎

[@jonathonbridges9625]

Suicide grip puts the bar directly in line with the Skelton structure of the arm. Takes wrist deflection out of the equation. I bench suicide grip and I have noticed elbow pain so Julius may be on to something concerning tightness in the forearm being better than not.

[@J.c410]

suicide grip doesn't align anything, it forces you to break your wrist so the bar doesn't fall off your hands. Normal grip you can have a straight wrist and push much better

[@4thecollectors]

It is real deal science to bench pressing

[@andykopjas5390]

Leg drive makes such a big difference for me amazing stuff good luck on hitting the big 800

[@roadto200kgdeadlift]

Let’s go !!!!! 💪🏽

[@budthecyborg4575]

Great video. Once in a while everyone needs to go back to check their fundamentals.

[@irregularstrength]

I’m doing it currently.. always remain teachable and be willing to adjust

[@kumarsuresh1647]

Strong af 💪

[@aldrichga]

I've been dealing with a weird elbow clicking when benching, and when Julius said something about wrist tightness and elbow tendonitis I realized I've been paying no attention to my hands lately. I will try to stack my wrists correctly and see what happens, thanks Julius!

[@Imjustboredd-2]

Dude if Julius would hit a cut omg he would show some amazing physique.

[@robertproctor977]

Julius isn't just incredibly strong, he is one smart guy. This is physics and engineering and anatomy all combined.

[@Que926]

Nice video bro.... hits on every technique I need to improve in... 🔥🔥

[@tubasio_o8644]

Dope Intro and information !!! You get a Sub

[@ericmcnellis1190]

Someone get this guy a contract to play with the NFL/cowboys team, asap 💪

[@irregularstrength]

Haha bring it on

[@Asiansxsymbol]

Can he run? 🤣

[@deciple33]

Whats up J, and Larry. Great advice. Home boy of mine been helping me James kee

[@irregularstrength]

James is awesome! Keep up the hard work

[@dexicution741]

Time to try this next chest day! Thanks!!

[@jamessturgeon2727]

Can relate a lot to that thumb unwrap when doing heavy reps thanks for the live saving information guys👌

[@subparpt]

I've noticed that I started raising my head off bench randomly, I've never done it a few years into lifting but started a few months ago for whatever reason. I've started paying more attention and it's not as common but super odd

[@oliverpouket5242]

I just started your workouts 💪

[@jaygonya8383]

Thanks Julius!

[@z13l11]

I hope you see this I'm 17 and I'm chasing a 500 lbs bench and I'd love for you to be able to help me get to it your one of my main inspiration in powerlifting

[@kenben6240]

Lol

[@irregularstrength]

Thanks bro! Keep up the hard work! Anything is possible. Believe it and achieve it

[@z13l11]

@@irregularstrength yessir can't wait for that 800 your looking stronger than ever

[@z13l11]

@@kenben6240 ?

[@thereal4114]

I just realized that Larry is a very good interviewer.

[@farhannaiem709]

Thanks for all the cues and techniques Maddox!🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@curtisjonesiii1600]

You ever thought about doing sprints? I think if you start doing sprints will help you get more stronger in my experience. It brings more oxygen to the blood

[@BitMatt1]

Awesome video! This will make a difference in my next setup.

[@brianrobbins3499]

Always great information from these 2 guys. Thank you

[@irregularstrength]

You are welcome

[@elviolento25]

Gentlemen thank you for this video, super excited to go bench with what I learn here 💪

[@daleleggette]

Two of the best in the game, this who I strive to be like 💪🏽

[@irregularstrength]

Thanks bro! Keep working

[@antoinelessard579]

Finnally after all these years.Larry an Julius.Lets fight!!!

[@mcali7806]

Hand placement for me has always been something I need to figure out properly , got long arms since I’m about 7 feet so any tips help ! Can’t wait to see you smoke 800 big dawg🔥🔥🔥

[@lamarr1982]

You guys are great I want to see you guys collaborate with John hack I think that would be killer all elite lifters.

[@irregularstrength]

Noted

[@jsutton9499]

WHEELS & MADDOX 😎🔥💪🖤!!!

[@irregularstrength]

💪🏽💪🏽

[@charlesclarke7912]

God Bless you Guys keep it up and I give it a Tumps UPS!!!.

[@marcussmith1819]

Good stuff should be able to hit my max ive been aiming for with these adjustments

[@skjrstad1845]

more content like this. And make more videos with Larry wheels Go get that 800 bro

[@josephchowhan5184]

Excellent content thank you so much you guys are amazing!!!!

[@seleukosnikator7347]

Triceps or chest dominant is not as we think. I have a 45° angle with my elbows so many people think that it's close grip but for me it's just normal. Now you must imagine that I am triceps dominant. Nope. I have balanced muscles and to be fair, if I struggle it's in the middle of the lift, never off the chest. In fact, when I do close grip (for me) I feel a lot the chest. The real difference between 45° and 90° angle with the elbows is that on the 90°, the triceps are less involved and on 45° the lats are involved in the movement on the first inches.

[@synthwavemantechno2603]

Thanks champ i really needed this very professional and easy 👍 Now i just need to find someone to do a handoff at my home gym which will be harder

[@jeremiahbloom1400]

Personally I think where you touch the bar relates to how close/wide your grip is

[@jzen1455]

At the bottom portion, you want your forearms perpendicular to the floor. If you go too low, the longer the moment arm gets.

[@76moxie]

Legends

[@powerzone7146]

eric spoto is the king in bench press

[@rosco92]

The mass thickness on him is wicked..

[@TreDogOfficial]

I wanna see Maddox compete at the World’s Strongest Man

[@dustynkhalilzadeh]

Julius do you ever squat or deadlift? I bet you would do some crazy numbers

[@irregularstrength]

Yes, have done 740 in both lifts. Maybe once 800 goes up I’ll do a full power

[@joshbooker7055]

LEGENDS

[@irregularstrength]

💪🏽💪🏽

[@Shawn-ho6de]

It is really cool seeing both of these guys become so successfully after experiencing hardships when they were younger. They seem like great role models for the kids. Good stuff.

[@jerryhecatoncheir]

dude you look like a strongman