Imagine being able to arch so hard your chest touches the resting bar -- infinit benchpress PR unlocked!
@JonChoux5 жыл бұрын
doesn't that happen in most powerlifting meets?
@robgp695 жыл бұрын
@Shawn T Williams if you Arched, you'd be benching over 1k...
@JoshH534645 жыл бұрын
Bench pressers hate him,find out how he added 300kg to his bench with this one simple trick
@boahnation99325 жыл бұрын
@@robgp69 why would you want to though? If you're getting crushed suddenly by something falling on you... Gonna make sure to arch your back are you 😂 it's not functional in the slightest... Its just stupid and if you happen to tense one of your back muscles while straining a bit too hard your vertebrae is about to shoot straight out 😂
@TheSickGman095 жыл бұрын
@@boahnation9932 I dont think you understand the benefits and mechanics of an arch. I'd recommend doing research into it before commenting on it
@ElevatedWalnut5 жыл бұрын
Does this work in reverse? I prefer benching with my feet on the bar and using my arms for arm drive.
@SteelerNation30005 жыл бұрын
Cody yeah just don’t touch and go or you might get plantar fasciitis
@loganlehman24945 жыл бұрын
Cody yes just be sure to hit rotator cuffs before so you don’t throw you’re shoulder out while arm driving
@DCfreerunner5 жыл бұрын
I literally hate the people who gave you advice on this
@stevenflores74055 жыл бұрын
@@DCfreerunner Why? They are not wrong.
@DCfreerunner5 жыл бұрын
@@stevenflores7405 do you know what sarcasm is sir? Lol
@LibertyMapper5 жыл бұрын
So now in order to skip leg day I also have to skip bench day? Ugh, life sucks.
@amateur_ninja_aidan4 жыл бұрын
Leg day everyday
@tykjpelk5 жыл бұрын
I heard if you put chalk in your coffee it increases your deadlift by 125%
@coachdanbolduc16865 жыл бұрын
Better yet, if you put coffee in your chalk, it increases your Jefferson deads by 200%
@NeilHaskins4 жыл бұрын
In most grocery stores it's called "coffee whitener".
@calebmelton59894 жыл бұрын
correct
@markperry35174 жыл бұрын
Only if you move the bar
@daddydoc11153 жыл бұрын
Cap?
@aaronrm26725 жыл бұрын
This video was really helpful, i’ve been unsure about my leg drive lately
@jameskerr18094 жыл бұрын
This is the clearest, most detailed description I've found.
@xanderjakkobsen93695 жыл бұрын
I once pulled my hamstring during my bench set up. Leg drive for days.
@conchubhar94925 жыл бұрын
How did you even go into knee flexion when leg drive is just knee extension?
@xanderjakkobsen93695 жыл бұрын
Conor Bryce I’m coming off a fairly gnarly back injury that aggravated my sciatic nerve, so sometimes my right hamstring just tweaks out on me when it shouldn’t
@fcurcic5 жыл бұрын
i pulled my mid back a couple of times when benching
@dominickd165 жыл бұрын
Filip Ćurčić I’ve felt that a few times. My biggest problem is probably my foot slipping out from leg drive.
@renem81305 жыл бұрын
@@xanderjakkobsen9369 if you still have that sciatica issue stretch often (if you don't already). It tried creeping up on me for the second time in my life and I've stopped it from progressing by just stretching my calves daily.
@everyday66645 жыл бұрын
I have watched so many fitness youtube channels. I have to say Alan is probably one of the most down to earth guys out there. He is not one of those youtubers that benches 405 for reps just to show off. Alan is here for people that need advice. Especially for natural lifters. Alan Thrall is the man💪🏻
@Rico243375 жыл бұрын
Yup. Alan and Athlean X are the only channels I follow for advice anymore.
@MrJbedo5 жыл бұрын
Mainly I'll follow allan thrall, and omarisuf
@TravelsWithATwist5 жыл бұрын
Don't forget Scooby1961
@ivan07995 жыл бұрын
@@Rico24337 if you follow allan then you should follow barbell medicine and by that now that athlean x has shit advice
@bestgirl25005 жыл бұрын
@@heavenishere7465 I don't think so lol
@tyler_100kg5 жыл бұрын
I have heard the term “leg drive” so many times and never understood what it meant. This was such a helpful video!
@PlanetRugbyRCT5 жыл бұрын
tried this today and i was able to lift 165 for 6 reps, up from 3 reps last week.
@PlanetRugbyRCT5 жыл бұрын
Oz ma the leg drive naturally improved my arch
@PlanetRugbyRCT5 жыл бұрын
Oz ma no it wasn’t by any means huge. my and leg drive before doing this were pretty much non existent so it gave me a massive leap
@PlanetRugbyRCT5 жыл бұрын
Oz ma i may have gotten an extra one rep, as the previous week I would’ve been close and i’m only an intermediate lifter. but the leg drive and the arch definitely helped me get an extra few reps
@keonihunter16355 жыл бұрын
Kamikaze Gorilla why you gotta be a bitch? Everyone starts somewhere... you’re probably one of those fatasses that might be able to bench half your bodyweight and think you’re the shit.
@MrCaptainTea5 жыл бұрын
@Kamikaze Gorilla guarantee you don't even lift lmao
@vaanes5 жыл бұрын
Anyone that says “jabroni” gets a thumbs up
@jackburgoyne81695 жыл бұрын
Jabroni 😎
@jeremyshaver94325 жыл бұрын
You should see the texts from Jake. It's always Jabroni or Jabroski or Fasho-tie. Been a bro since 1993. He didn't choose the Jabroni life, the Jabroni life chose him.
@hoompaloompaa5 жыл бұрын
Player of lakers Jabroni James
@corynorell36865 жыл бұрын
RICE-ARONI JABRONI
@Menaceblue35 жыл бұрын
@@corynorell3686 Kraft easy cheesy mac jabroni
@cranki63165 жыл бұрын
Punch Nugget's reaction to the "black" coffee was NOT untamed!
@chrisb24045 жыл бұрын
That’s a coincidence, just come from the gym and while bench pressing realised I didn’t understand leg drive, so thanks 👍
@jacobduyon2645 жыл бұрын
This is one of the most important videos on bench pressing that exist on youtube. Thanks Alan.
@adameves59704 жыл бұрын
Yeah on how to get less of a workout out of your bench press. You don't actually think that your muscles are getting a better work out do you? You're assisting your bench press by using other muscles. Keep doing this and your chest will actually get weaker. Instead, isolate the muscle that you are working. It's common fucking sense.
@joshuafeeheley70724 жыл бұрын
Adam Eves I only use leg drive when I’m maxing my 1 rep max! Everything else I don’t use leg drive as I’m focusing more on my muscle groups in my chest
@tmc33013 жыл бұрын
Adam Eves what you just said is true if you want to have a more defined chest, but do get the most power out of the press, you have to use other muscles to help. Get it?
@grimtrigg3r3 жыл бұрын
@@adameves5970 this is a strength channel, not a bodybuilding channel. Common sense.
@unknownplayer76673 жыл бұрын
@@adameves5970 think Adam Think. This is the best way to get power not muscle
@jarodt50004 жыл бұрын
A Starbucks employee that doesn’t correct you when you say “large”? Must be staged
@8thlvlMage3 жыл бұрын
Poor guy forgot the word large after working there and didn't realize what Alan meant so he made him say it again. That's about as annoying as correcting him.
@fglend733 жыл бұрын
Haha. I say large all the time. I refuse to say their stupid size names.
@fko15 жыл бұрын
For me leg drive in the bench press has always been one of the universe's greatest mysteries. After watching this video I am now a lot closer to solving that mystery. Thanks Alan
@jima6545 Жыл бұрын
Right?
@blemming99145 жыл бұрын
TIL I've been bullied by the bar my whole life
@nllc97795 жыл бұрын
That's a sexy looking forehead.
@di34865 жыл бұрын
Love this highly detailed technique videos. Correcting a few things today. Wonderful job as usual Alan!💪😉
@visionaryfirearmsllc99995 жыл бұрын
If Alan started teaching a yogo class, 10/10 would go.
@Semiotichazey5 жыл бұрын
This video is the best explanation of the purpose of leg drive that I've ever seen, and it gives the best advice for how to accomplish it.
@lizhoward-groce85765 жыл бұрын
This is so important and everyone needs to see it.
@sabysexy Жыл бұрын
Keep in mind, the Five stars are based on my needs for this item kzbin.infoUgkxUHHotQRjIQnfuxEeVotlkHVYWH0DXZoS When I first bought the bike I was going to return it immediately. After trying it out for several days/weeks I came to realize it is actually perfect for WHY I bought it.This is not a workout, the resistance is, eh, it makes a bit of noise, not loud, and it isn’t very stable even with the mat. The mat certainly keeps the bike from sliding but nothing keeps the mat from sliding (if that makes any sense, lol). Mine is place on my hard wood floor. Maybe it would be better with a rug underneath??I sit for long hours for work and wanted something to keep my legs moving. This bike does exactly that! For the price it is amazing, it is compact, easy to use, light weight, keeps track of time, calories etc (not sure how accurate it is) but good little product. I am happy with it.
@milkgang86895 жыл бұрын
Jacob “I’ve only bench pressed, like, once” Sandy
@musclesandmotorcycles17065 жыл бұрын
Great job explaining leg drive in the bench. I've seen other videos attempt to explain it - but your video does the best job explaining the how and the why. Thank you!
@TheZackzable5 жыл бұрын
i think this video finally fixed my benchpress. i always tucked my shoulder blades, but when I start lifting I can't really hold them. I always had my feet flat but didn't use them whatsoever. now with using my feet to push my body upwards I finally see an improvement in my benchpress. I always contemplated why I gradually increase my weight everywhere but my bench press.
@PauIdenino5 жыл бұрын
You forgot the most important rule: *DO NOT MOVE THE BARBELL*
@nimbledeer27475 жыл бұрын
Cx
@Knx3k5 жыл бұрын
I love that
@sadramalekian69114 жыл бұрын
Johnny is that tou?
@matthewvincent48184 жыл бұрын
Winner.
@SCESG4005 жыл бұрын
I follow Alan Thrall because he has the same music taste and passion to get big. Someday I’ll make the trip from NY to California to visit the gym. Definitely on my bucket list.
@155nickle5 жыл бұрын
I'd also love to take that trip but from the UK it's a bit further! Haha
@k1ngadam19885 жыл бұрын
Your video topics always line up with what I need to work on. Shout out to you. Appreciate the vids.
@structurefitness4 жыл бұрын
this has been the best explanation and demonstration. i have been trying to figure out a way to explain it to clients now i have it cheers
@igorveloso1005 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU! Just tested my bench and got instant PR because of this video. You're awesome ❤️
@tommyddurand4 жыл бұрын
Rewatching this a year later what a great video. Fun fact: I have a jacked up lower back and reinforcing my arch with leg drive actually makes my back feel better than not arching and using no leg drive =) So arch for reduced back pain!
@hankg69555 жыл бұрын
I've been lifting for 2 decades and this was useful info. Cheers
@That_Guy_Nick4 жыл бұрын
This was the most helpful guide for legdriving thank you no one explains it like you
@azerol33power5 жыл бұрын
SANDY CHEEKS! I WORKED WITH HIM AS A LIFEGUARD!
@waderussell9374 жыл бұрын
If you're having getting grip on your bench pad, i have been using flat, long, latex, rectangle resistance bands by laying them on the bench. It works very well provided you can find such bands
@GSCfr5 жыл бұрын
Perfect timing, I've been questioning my arch and leg drive lately and today is chest day.
@lilclubbie40795 жыл бұрын
Maximum Effort sameeeee lol
@Knx3k5 жыл бұрын
Same
@brzo.4 жыл бұрын
I used to lift my butt up and push down. It helped, but I'll try this. Hope it helps more
@dariusandrosio5 жыл бұрын
You explained leg drive better than anyone. Thanks bro.
@corysybrant17515 жыл бұрын
My GF used to work at Starbucks and that's how they're taught to make iced black coffee apparently. Love the way you explain things! Thorough and easy to understand
@tiryaclearsong4212 жыл бұрын
Yup. I worked at Starbucks and you have to request no sugar.
@alyoshazeifman46575 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Instantly improved my bench. I've always had a pretty good idea what I'm doing, but was pushing my ass up in the air with the leg drive.
@DesignCourse3 жыл бұрын
Someone get JM Blakley in here.
@TexasTankTop3 жыл бұрын
Lol I immediately thought of JM Blakely when I saw this
@_beel3 жыл бұрын
Yo your channel is awesome mate
@ethanw.94785 жыл бұрын
Holy shit that transition at 1:00 was so smooth... I did not expect that, awesome
@JSheetzArtwork5 жыл бұрын
What advice would you have for someone who has had ACL reconstriction surgeries with use of hamstring (all same leg). When i try to do this i feel pain in my knee and pressure on the acl. Also, if i try to get exactly 90 degrees or move my legs back, my right hamstring cramps. (been strengthening right hamstring and stretching a lot since 2013) My right leg can only hamstring curl 20 lbs for 1 rep. And doing more than 10 lbs makes my hamstring cramp. Even just standing and curling my leg back cramps from just the weight of my leg.
@CaptnHowdy.5 жыл бұрын
This is one of your best vids.
@covovker5 жыл бұрын
I love the music at your gym. Can't recall the last time I heard Korn anywhere besides my headphones.
@mariomoreno35655 жыл бұрын
Straight facts my friend. Everytime I blast metal in my headphones everyone my age at my university looks at me like I committed a horrible crime against humanity.
@JS-tm1gq4 жыл бұрын
@@mariomoreno3565 they arent warriors destined for valhalla
@MohammedAli-14 жыл бұрын
Are you supposed to arch on the incline bench? Thanks.
@Mauricekaip5 жыл бұрын
As some own who used to work at Starbucks, he should have asked if you wanted sweetener in it. But iced coffee does come standard with sweetener.
@waitasecond35 жыл бұрын
Great video! Leg drive is the #1 issue with my bench and I know it. Will definitely be implementing these drills to help **drive** the technique into my brain and body. Thanks again Alan 🤙
@MikePrime115 жыл бұрын
I am a barista myself and the iced coffee incident was a miscommunication with the Starbucks staff. Starbucks sells their iced coffee already sweetened, and it’s the barista’s job to make sure to punch in the order with no sweetener if the customer so desires. The issue was solved in a later video lol
@Beepintheblip3 жыл бұрын
Very informative and helpful! Will have to try this for the next bench session
@mattpage47265 жыл бұрын
1:10 ich will Some good ol' rammstein. Digging it man!
@juliusfiles17153 жыл бұрын
Yessiiirrr
@devynwiesner62113 жыл бұрын
Holy shit 6 minute mark literally this video saved my bench hahaha best bench fixing vid I have ever watched
@noahtbethel24725 жыл бұрын
Awesome vid. Got a meet today going for 270. Trying to get 275 at 180 pounds before I turn 16 next month. A lot of my progress on all my lifts really have been because of your vids and your great advice.
@Rico243375 жыл бұрын
Good job dude. That's as much as I bench at 230 lbs haha
@noahtbethel24725 жыл бұрын
Gavin Whiteley thanks man!💪
@DroningaboutIreland4 жыл бұрын
That is the best bench advice I've ever heard, thanks man 👍
@Maouwizz5 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I finally understand leg drive! Tried this today at the gym, and my previous PR suddenly felt light, and my shoulders a lot more stable and secure. Awesome!
@pavlemilenkovic16833 жыл бұрын
This seems cool never had a good bench arch. I will try it
@hugedoofus5 жыл бұрын
Wow that was really helpful. I never understood leg drive until now
@ShayanGivehchian5 жыл бұрын
Excellent explanation. Thank you very much
@superman0605 жыл бұрын
That "Oh" Punch Nugget gave when he got his coffee said it all. So much disappointment. Lol
@izzythizzzy5 жыл бұрын
Wow. I've been doing it all wrong. Thanks Alan!
@Bswairbrush5 жыл бұрын
This is good. I tried this today and helped my lift massively. I feel I could lift a lot more now then before when my legs were sort of just "chilling out" Subbed 🤙
@mattschwensen95625 жыл бұрын
Best bench tutorial I’ve ever seen. Well done mate 👍😃
@jonnies5 жыл бұрын
This is freakin awesome. Finally leg drive explained simply and properly! Alan Thrall you are the best.
@ZainxIqbal5 жыл бұрын
Hey, Alan. I’ve been watching your videos for years and have found your advice always helpful. This time around, though, I’ve got an odd request. I myself am growing a beard without cutting it (similar to your’s). The growth of my beard hairs is also similar in style to the way in which your beard hair grows. I know it might not be what others wanna see, but I would love to see you make a video of a beard-care tutorial. Your beard, while uncut, still has a fantastic shape and draping effect (if that makes any sense). Would love to see how you make it look so good. I’m tired of looking like I have pubes on my face, but don’t want to trim it. Thanks!
@Azkardt5 жыл бұрын
This is the first time i fully understood what legdrive is about and how to set it up. Thank u Sir!
@owlman46453 жыл бұрын
Bench with legs off the ground, isolation and balance will deliver a better stimulation to the muscles, also keep back flat.
@kristac81235 жыл бұрын
I just wear a tank top and trust in my sweaty flesh to stick to the bench ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
@cornman-re5th5 жыл бұрын
Now its more of a slip and slide
@AntoLeNice5 жыл бұрын
I opened the video yesterday but started watching today, after benching. Now I wish I watched it yesterday, because apparently my leg drive is bad.
@yermanoh5 жыл бұрын
did i hear a teeny tiny bit of rammstein in there somewhere
@iankreuzburg77315 жыл бұрын
Du hast... :D
@ciscokidcspf5 жыл бұрын
Harbor freight has drawer liners for 4.99 for a piece that happens to fit perfectly on most commercial benches and even worn out and slick comp benches
@elmartogrun85645 жыл бұрын
Honestly this was the best explanation of legdrive i have seen so far. Good job mate. Helped me a lot
@mishaabasov5 жыл бұрын
Incredibly insightful!
@NineteenEighty-Four5 жыл бұрын
Wearing a tank top helps me stick to the bench
@johnkrstyen73515 жыл бұрын
I always find that makes me slide on the bench.
@NineteenEighty-Four5 жыл бұрын
@@johnkrstyen7351 I'd probably go shirtless if the gym let me
@Knx3k5 жыл бұрын
@@NineteenEighty-Four I wish everyone did so they'd stop bulking and start cutting lmao
@Foxxsu3 жыл бұрын
Didn’t know Thor had a KZbin channel
@FTSJohnny5 жыл бұрын
Really good video. Feel like I could really benefit from this and imma try it today. Thanks, Alan.
@zannyke4 жыл бұрын
Wow I use to do flat footed and close like you shown, but I’m new to the gym so I saw a lot of people being on their toes so I thought that was the better thing to do. My bench went a bit down but I thought I was just more tired
@coreywitt61745 жыл бұрын
Very informative video. Thanks for sharing
@Wowbattlestats4 жыл бұрын
Gold.
@ryanschemmann45325 жыл бұрын
Can’t believe no one said it yet, so: “Leg dhraave.”
@ryanmackinnon42154 жыл бұрын
amazing video. very in depth
@2ossy5 жыл бұрын
Star bucks is wayyyyyy more expensive than a pre-workout shake...
@willemdafoe98113 жыл бұрын
Exactly what I was thinking
@mastertrey46832 жыл бұрын
I think the most important thing leg drive does is it makes it so you arent sitting your ass on the bench. Yes its touching but you arent putting your weight on it. Instead, youre putting yourself into a tripod sort of setup. The three legs is your upper back pushing inti the bench, and both of your feet pushing into the floor. Due to being a tripod this makes your bench more stable by far
@stevewildeagle9655 жыл бұрын
When i leg drive i get a bastard cramp in my left hamstring, puts me right off.🤬
@mrscopesman4 жыл бұрын
yess i can relate as well. also on lat pull down
@NinjaPLUR5 жыл бұрын
I was too busy listening to breaking benjamin in the background... replay!!!
@LYFJV5 жыл бұрын
Good video. Giving money to starbucks is shit tier behavior though...
@ChadKirk5 жыл бұрын
No one cares
@240SX2pAc5 жыл бұрын
Love it
@IRLguy7775 жыл бұрын
This video was really helpful, I now know to never go to Starcucks
@giacomopeggion53455 жыл бұрын
Music for my ears
@McMeatBag5 жыл бұрын
Iced black coffee? Did the Corps destroy your taste buds?
@dontparknexttome25915 жыл бұрын
Iced black coffee is great. The only problem is, the more heat it loses, the more you realize that it's a weaker blend.
@alecideas5 жыл бұрын
Iced black is beautiful and delicious :)
@Ruthun925 жыл бұрын
Try a cold brew! theyre much smoother and easier to drink than a regular black, cooled down
@MorningMindfulness5 жыл бұрын
Salty Saxon more caffeine too
@gonzalogarcia24585 жыл бұрын
Good video alan, keep it up! Cheers from Argentina
@kaynawests2625 жыл бұрын
This is honestly quite literally the best bench advice I have had gotten, thank you for this vid
@sukamyrooster58045 жыл бұрын
fyi arching your back is terrible for your spine sooooooooo i wouldnt say its the best
@FrazzaJ20005 жыл бұрын
@@sukamyrooster5804 Do some research before throwing out misinformation. You are wrong.
@sukamyrooster58045 жыл бұрын
Actually I did u should research it
@FrazzaJ20005 жыл бұрын
@@sukamyrooster5804 Googled it. All results said that it's healthy and more safe to arch to ensure your shoulders remain tucked. Sorry, you're still wrong. There's also a reason why every body builder and powerlifter are taught by professions to maintain an arch. Take the hint.
@matthewvincent48184 жыл бұрын
I would say super-arching is an abysmal idea, not to mention ridiculous, but that's not what's being suggested here.
@5150Arcticwolf5 жыл бұрын
Coffee is a great pre-work out, but cold brew tastes way less bitter, you have to try it out.
@Griffboi1175 жыл бұрын
Been looking for bench cues to help me with my training. This is perfect timing, awesome stuff man!
@willyo70045 жыл бұрын
Thnx for the tip,in my gym the benches are very slippery
@JohnDoe-zq2ut5 жыл бұрын
Dude Instagram is about to explode 😂 so many dudes over emphasizing the arch with absolutely no ROM
@vintner_5 жыл бұрын
also, super wide grip to get even less ROM. Powelifting rules should be reviewed, I swear...
@jakeybball5 жыл бұрын
Vinicius Nascimento I think the best possible change would be to hit a 90 degree angle in your elbows. Kinda like hitting depth on a squat! Even as someone who arched pretty big in competition I would absolutely love to see that implemented in some federation to see how it goes.
@Venomxjjb5 жыл бұрын
I saw the "super arch" show up about 2 years ago in my gym. Everyone thought they were power lifters benching 225 and couldn't figure out why their backs hurt all the time.
@TimIsABat5 жыл бұрын
@@vintner_ Alan says to go as wide as you can for efficiency. If you can do it I don't see a problem with it. Mobility is also a strength. Its also surprising that people with big arches and wide grip tend to still have built pecs.
@PauIdenino5 жыл бұрын
I don't agree with the width argument. Having a wide grip doesn't always allow you to lift more weight. Yes, it decreases the distance the bar has to move, but it also increases the leverage from your shoulder to your hands. It's kind of like going from DB bench press to DB flies. Look at Kirill for example (world record holder for raw bench). His grip is not super wide. You can try for yourself to grip the bar as wide as you can, it's probably not gonna feel lighter.
@kungpaobuckaroobuffet73833 жыл бұрын
Happens all the time at any coffee place. Plain doesn’t mean plain and black coffee doesn’t mean just coffee in a cup.
@corynorell36865 жыл бұрын
How much leg drive is required to lift that massive beard?
@ChurchofGodBoys4 жыл бұрын
0:10 - legend has it Alan is still waiting for them to respond.
@NickVetter5 жыл бұрын
I couldnt wash my hair after my bench and upper body work out today
@xelhaku5 жыл бұрын
America explain this comment
@jizzypuff5 жыл бұрын
@@xelhaku we can't explain this.
@NickVetter5 жыл бұрын
?
@Rdc119457515 жыл бұрын
probably meant that he was too sore to do it?
@155nickle5 жыл бұрын
Ha ha ha, trying to get your top off and wash your hair after one of "those" workouts. Good time. Ha ha
@normpeterson51375 жыл бұрын
4 years ago, your leg drive instruction involved having your heels off the ground and closer towards the middle underside of the bench. This contradicts the flat foot technique. Is one of those 'whatever's clever' things? Thanks man.
@lickakaka5 жыл бұрын
I thought this guy was the same person as Jujimufu all this time 😂😂😂😂