4 Steps To Increase Your Bench with Dan "BOSS" Green

[@kyriakosmichael8557]

Dan Green looks like he is thinking about an inappropriate joke all of the time and he is about to burst laughing

[@robertpatton6531]

Animal was smart to sponsor a real athlete. I'm not a major power lifter myself but Dan Green is absolutely one of my favorites to watch on social media. Great video.

[@mikehammer2408]

Animal athletes are very real no bs individuals. It's rare to find such humble individuals in the sport anymore. Great video

[@arshadsoamber5810]

Phil heath is really humble 😏

[@sever427]

Yup

[@sever427]

Kinda like you

[@ReneUlloa74kg]

the anabolic vibes passed from dan green to myself already increased my bench 20 kilos

[@TraumaER]

Best bench press video for advanced lifters ever on KZbin. I like how he teaches about leg drive creating accelerating to the chest. Other videos just say to use legs but don't highlight why like on here.

[@derekmclean4574]

Dan Green has the best legs in powerlifting. Everyone knows that Dan Green dominates in the squat, he pulls insane weights with sumo, which is more leg dominant than conventional deadlift, and his leg drive on the bench (its legal in powerlifting) is clearly working great. Great work Dan and great work Animal

[@JoeCastroIV20]

I have to admit, that all my lifts (bench, squat, DL) had gone up just by watching some of these technique/tutorial videos. I have a each one of them added on my favorites that I watch frequently from time to time. So thanks for making these videos, and to all the Animal Athletes that took the time to share some advice! -Aloha

[@patmckman]

These are really great tips. I always tuck my elbows in too much and no wonder I wasn't pressing much weight. I used Dan's tip on putting your elbows around the 8 and 4 o'clock and I feel so much more power. Thanks Animal!

[@PanikYugioh]

I've been benching for years,and i thought i knew my stuff; but i learn a ton from Mr.Green, i felt like a noob, but in a good way.

[@MAGAMAN]

One of the biggest tips for me was bringing your elbows in while you bring the bar down. It was explained better in a video I saw earlier today, but this really helped with the shoulder issues I've been having. I worked with a little higher weight than I usually do for lower reaps and I did not have any shoulder issues at all while benching. I also feel the it more in my lats than I usually do.

[@breitemasse]

check the rap artist "Mr.green"

[@MichaeljRice]

thnx 4 the tips bro.Did anyone ever tell you, you have a good voice for radio or brodcasting.Think about it!

[@newhorizon1355]

Thank you no rest on chest, just pure push through, down and up like been done for years.

[@tankstation8212]

It takes motivation driven soul and rage to increase ypur bench press

[@mbm4481]

Awesome Stuff! One big Tip for me was the 4 and 8 o'clock Elbow Placement. Thanks Animal and Dan! I love this "pure" Type of Videos. Please more!

[@IHACKER316]

Great video - I literally went to the gym straight after watching this and broke a PR - I love the shoulder placement and elbow angle but I couldn't get the leg drive like you talked about - could you elaborate on this?

[@bobbystanley8580]

Animal leg drive is one of the hardest things for me to truly understand.

[@toanvo427]

Watch Alan thrall's video on peg drive. It easily adds 10-20 lbs to my bench and makes all reps easier. Alan explains it the best, you just have to practice it 2 sessions or so and tu ou will have it

[@doom1098]

Bobby Stanley watch this video, kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWW7g6CaaMZrlZI shell explain the leg drive and you'll understand

[@hickmanlax70]

Great series of videos. Congrats on the win at RUM 8, Dan.

[@eddiejansen3771]

Great video. I always appreciate hearing Dan's thoughts. Very valuable stuff.

[@michaelsuhadolnik3772]

Best explanation I have seen digging in the shoulders I ve heard but have to incorporate but the leg momentum and letting the bar rest on the chest and getting momentum there along with the legs... Great tips

[@taenyftw]

I could listen to this man all day

[@christiancastro5437]

Lol "225 load up a little weight on the bar"

[@ericmata9192]

When the BOSS talks, We listen!! Thanks, Boss!

[@JMBBproject]

What an awesome video animal! I love you for putting out such amazing content! Greetings from germany!

[@jefferylord3068]

so like a chain, touch chest, drive legs into upper body push with that momentum.....brilliant!!!!!!!

[@semharing3303]

this technique increased my 225 from 4 to 7 reps, have yet to try this for a PR

[@RegansRealm]

Dans a pretty humble dude, I need to perfect my pause chest sink form on my bench, looks really effective.

[@tonytrapp9808]

Went to dans seminar at poundstone performance a while back. Probably the most humble guy you can come across who if you let him would talk about form and function for days.

[@mrviallator]

Great teaching,honest technique and good advice

[@epann2921]

Best advice video ever.

[@cpw2k217]

Awesome video, well done and to the point.

[@SlowRiderDucati]

Best BENCH video ever!

[@MrKoolaidjam]

yay! I actually went back to the trailer video yesterday looking for a release date!

[@SpeedrunTnRC]

Excellent video I'm up there with the numbers but having someone explain it the way he does the leg drive was good to hear it laid out like that

[@peteroconnell5819]

A video of Dan discussing effective accessories for the Squat, Bench and Deadlift would be awesome.

[@Hay-tn6hz]

Thanks Animal, fantastic video. I'm still trying to perfect that leg drive.

[@matthew-tq7fj]

I had a dream last night that I met Dan but he was like 4'9" and he had the IQ of 70 lol. Awesome video though. Dan is always one of my favorites/

[@Illmatic69]

hahahahaha

[@Gfunk839]

SnowbroHQ hahahaha wtf

[@matthew-tq7fj]

I honestly don't remember making this comment lmao

[@Gfunk839]

SnowbroHQ well i loled so hard it was worth it .. do you get high XD

[@DaltonHallett]

masterp@1ne 115 is average 😂

[@MrWarmachine3]

My favorite present day powerlifter.

[@SwompMonsta]

awesome, this is why i love Animal

[@serhiynikolayev2377]

Really good and to the point. Best fitness video I've seen in a while. ,)

[@whoshotya117]

5:43 to 5:50 No one I have watched has ever said that, so I never knew that. That's a great thing to know. Been subbed for a while, why do I not watch any vids? Time to binge on some Animal.

[@alexandermel9987]

thanks heap Animal. Awesome tips from the BOSS!

[@DJhayesify]

Will you be doing a series on more advanced tips for the lifts? Like accessory lift selection or cues for various issues.

[@666ofdoom]

This is the best tutorial video for bench Press on KZbin :) I sub

[@BioselfHealingMethod]

good instructional video dan!!! very useful tips

[@thelion4828]

Amazing video, really useful thank you so much ! :)

[@thebuddhaofknowledgemichae2486]

Hey at least he explains it well than others

[@ralphM1114]

Those presses are raw as freshly cut sashimi. Sick.

[@bobbystanley8580]

Motivates me to always work hard and never give up.

[@wittepinda]

More of this... Awesome!

[@xixinpingerzz6537]

thank you Hercules.

[@jimbo69secret]

keep elbows under the bar,great to hear good advice from a natural lifter FINALLY

[@sikspak7777]

great tips thank you

[@danmoriarty3645]

Dan Green is as beast mode as it gets

[@Salamaleikum80]

Dan the MAN

[@Angeliquestrength_fit]

Very helpful information!👌🏾

[@bmx4ever20]

Great info💪🏻💪🏻 thanks

[@jageroda902]

Animal putting out great content as always

[@mercadoa99]

Great video👍👍👍

[@sonnyueligitone8218]

Thanks alot!

[@666ofdoom]

thanks very helpful

[@mr.jokermne8992]

Great video

[@TheTokue]

thanks Dan this was very helpful, now i looking forward to chest day, chest use to be boring not so anymore, thanks man

[@Wetsauna72]

Good video. Liked the commentary.

[@perretlaurent6665]

Nice video so usefull ! When somebody comes in a gym he just thinks "Oh that's the bench press. I put the weight down then up" and he doesn't understand that this exercice is more than that. It's a long learning journey. Guys, what do you think of dips to increase the strenght for bench press ?

[@PermanentHigh]

I heard they're very effective, especially the Vince Gironda style dips for the chest. Personally my bench has gone up from doing incline dumbbell chest flies and overhead pressing.

Very nice video. More info videos we want...

[@freddyXDyeah]

Ass cramps up when i use good leg drive :(

[@TiberiusStorm]

hamstrings too!

[@chadashton7029]

freddyXDyeah That means you're doing it right.

[@TiberiusStorm]

Chad Ashton It could be dangerous if you get a charley horse while benching though.

[@andrewpotter9987]

freddyXDyeah yeah I get those to like right before I start my lift I cramp up!

[@JordanVezinaactual]

+freddyXDyeah Sometimes it's a tight quad or TFL. You're putting your hips into extension and if the TFL is overly tight it will cramp you up. Try some mobility work on that (foam roller/ lacrosse ball etc.) and then re-assess the bench press.

[@BrambleXstar]

Thanks for helping my bench c:

[@travalismith4943]

Awesome video, but I noticed that one side of Dan's bench seemed weaker than the other? I get the same thing on max attempts and was wondering what there really is to correct this?

[@racerx2580]

Also it's crazy how much bench is like a full body lift. Not hating on Dan's style or work but he seems to heave the bar off his upper gut or sternum. Even though he does, you can tell he's still getting tension and obviously a stimulus to his CNS.

[@ralphruhl3806]

Great video. How many reps can you do with a 100 kg power twister?

[@twinrivers6200]

Think he would have made a pretty good character in WWE or WCW back in the day

[@162iceguy]

dudes forearms are bigger than my head...

[@silverwarrior461]

#4 is the bane of my existence.

[@khaledabdexx7402]

please do a video on the forearm developement please that wil be awesome

[@23DBryan]

Song starting at 0:50 is "Garage - Silent Partner" if you wonder.

[@Daquan0394]

Thanks a lot man... Really wanted it

[@23DBryan]

+RealUnited2468 no problem man, I myself was looking for it for a long time. Buy eventually found it.

[@KltASaidi]

Thanks man !

[@BigTwill0218]

im 16 ,190, and 5'10 and i maxed out 315 on bench. when i started focusing on squat and deadlift for it seems like my bench went down alot 10-15lbs. i feel weird on the bench now like i can't seem to get comfortable anymore and that has always been my best lift

[@BigTwill0218]

well I've maintained 191 and now i have hit 320. at 205 I hit 315 and a 500lb deadlift just today

[@jeremywhitfield4556]

190 at 16 5'9"? Nice man

[@Sean-if7rp]

Even though relatively small (which helps benching) that is still mighty good

[@RaulRosasChin]

Will you guys be carrying the animal.whey at Vitamin shoppes?

[@TheBrownman17]

i love skullcrushers but my elbows cant handle them

[@BT-tq2cq]

Try them with cables ;)

[@MrDougfunny7]

Proper skull crushers go behind the head rather than to the forehead. Make sure you’re doing them properly. Or do with dumbbells.

[@CyberdarkHellKaiser]

Try doing them with dumbbells so they can go "through" your skull, and this is going to sound weird but don't be afraid to grab some of the girly dumbbells and spend most of your time doing skullcrushers as a "long warmup". I have the same problem, but doing a few dozen sets of a few dozen reps with small 15lb dumbbells has lubricated my elbow joints and cured the pain I felt while heavy benching

[@CyberdarkHellKaiser]

Used to have to always wear elbow sleeves, they're retired now. If you feel your joints burn then you're doing it right

[@jameshouck440]

His butt slightly raises off the bench during the concentric part of the lift which helps making the load easier to lift. I always keep my butt firmly planted on the bench should I try lifting my butt off the bench during heavier loads? Or would that be considered a 3 red light lift?

[@jadesperring357]

Hi Dan, just seeking your advice on dead, bench and squat in relation their muscle building capacity? Do they grow much actual muscle size and volume or is that more 8-12 reps stuff?

[@Philo-ul2uq]

Jade Sperring 1. I'm not Dan. 2. They all build muscle as long as you lift heavy, rest and eat right. 3. Stick to 3x5 for squat and bench, 3x a week and deadlift 1x5 one time a week.

[@703amthegreatest]

This guy can be in a movie of sumin! Lookin like a Viking with that hair and beard!!

[@Elk0990]

Why is it in black and white? You're not filming a French romance film.

[@kelvinzen]

LOL...

[@festdir]

ThickBeet ~Fin~

[@VirtuosoX1]

ThickBeet Powerlifting is a french romance film.

[@hermanmelville3871]

ThickBeet It's Art Nouveau

[@thenylon1003]

Its cool and life is great that way. Have a nice day.

[@kelvinzen]

What rock music was playing when Dan benches. Thanks.

[@szymonhaponik8705]

Do you guys now songs name that was used in the intro?

[@c3r3br0b0t]

This is totally a french romance film lol!!!

[@bodybuildingmusic5724]

great video ma, keep up the good work ;-)

[@Keffosmitty1985]

What is a good work out to do every week

[@championchuck777]

Great tip. Allowing the bar to settle on your chest will add more total body force. You definitely need to leave the ego at the door for this.

[@darryltaztaylor7434]

Hey,I am an older lifter trying to get back in the game. I currently train day 1 legs..day 2 chest and biceps..day 3 back and traps and day 4 shoulders and triceps...im wanting to get back in powerlifting 55 to 59 yr old masters...should I be training shoulder and triceps on the same day as bench?

[@coachromigill]

Would be better to keep shoulders on Day 4. Military Press as the main lift and then other accessories. When you do Shoulders and Tris after bench, you may not be able to lift as much weight as on it's own day. Test it out over two weeks and see which one feels better.

[@ABRATPITI]

Soundtracks pleeaase!!!!

[@Psycroptopsy]

Just wondering if Dan did skullcrushers the traditional way or Mark Rippetoe style? Mark even goes as far as calling it the 4th powerlift. I highly recommend everyone watch that video. It really rapes the long head of the tricep.

[@yurimagpayo6096]

Hey animal, is there anywhere i can get the dan green or brandon lilly version of your animal logo shirt?

[@renoromito6547]

Hernia prevention video, thank you

[@3kingspowerlifting119]

Loved the informative video, but I'd also like to see a raw uncut workout

[@johnmichaelyakulevich3993]

Is this a new animal shirt? anywhere I can pick one up? Thanks!

[@cyriszx]

Whats that , catchy yet soo badass music ? 0:50

[@elleliten]

My lower back cramps upp when i go hevy any tips?

[@dollyjeanstevens]

elleliten belt...

[@caleblefevre9054]

any tips on how to increase bench. What percent of rm each week to increase rm?

[@andyb7213]

nice analogy, elbows at 8 and 4 oclock.

[@elifts6404]

Dan Green! I envy your strength hehhe

[@btmfb69]

Good Shit👍👍👍👍

[@65fries]

Can I be a member of animal?