BENCH PRESS MECHANICS (LETS TALK ABOUT GRIP) | MIKE VAN WYCK

[@luks386]

lol at 8:55 a casual Jeff Nippard is walking by, can we expect a collab coming? haha

[@Luminate-mn7cf]

there u go buddy!

[@Rickster2001]

This didn’t age well at all 😂

[@freddisch4042]

One of the most intelligent trainers out there. His words have much iron.

[@daniekogivens5042]

Never really knew how important actually feeling the weight in your hands meant until watching Mike's content.. press, pull, and curl, I always try to be aware how the weight feels in my hand during my set, cause slightest change can effect the contraction at the end of the rep.

[@Noughtnowknoteva]

Bingo

[@theelement6255]

Ditto. Just came back to this vid, hit my bench and got a nasty nasty pump🤣

[@roadracer900rr3]

8:55 Jeff Nippard strolls nonchalantly by as your taping a rant video. Priceless LMAO

[@gsadleriii]

Thank you for sharing your wisdom! I’ve been training for 40 years and a student of the sport. I always learn something new in each of your videos!!

[@carlcolvin8320]

The way you describing the correct way is the way I was taught . When I bring it down to my chest it is at the nipple line.

[@bryant865]

Boom!! definitely agree ... i am not quite as strong as some of the guys at gym ... but they are the ones asking me what I am doing to have muscle size ... form and function ... not strength contest

[@charleswood7066]

This video is great… I had been pyramiding the smith machine and pushing my weight and noticed my chest was not Sore even after 8 sets of flat bench. Switched to a hammer machine bench- lower weight- deeper contraction and would hold the weight for 5 seconds and tense up thee chest as I held …next day chest was very sore and felt the burn. No one at the gym will fool with the bench press machines..but I got great results. Thank you!!!

[@champagnehlati]

gotta appreciate this man for being so brutally honest with his advice

[@Pharoe29]

I benched with wrong technique for years and would flare my elbows with a straight wrist. Now after 20+ years of training my right arm doesn’t fully extend due to injuries. Years ago I had to learn how to bench properly as demonstrated here. Yes, my max weight in bench has decreased but my chest development has been phenomenal

[@Pharoe29]

Like he says, it’s about Bodybuilding and developing the muscle. 95% of people in the gym are just moving weight and getting nowhere.

[@chrisniskanen549]

Love this content. This man DEFINITELY knows what hes talking about. I find myself giggling and nodding my head in agreement to just about every video Ive watched. Keep up the GREAT videos.

[@saltineband]

man you did your time and know your deal. no need to check these people who do not know what is up. you have been to places none of us will even see , we are coming to you for what to do . one more time , we are coming to you for what to do. real note, my gain full body have been at best from your videos and that is all from you man 100 % any of these up and coming need to rise up at your level , if they want to talk bs . they will be humbled. Ii did not do my bicep curl right for like 5 year and then I saw you video on how to do it right . I was that guy . I did it wrong. not any more from you content and for that I thank you.

[@anthonyw3828]

You explained the triceps bench the best and clearest I've heard.

[@JD-fq6zl]

Unbelievable how awesome this guys information is. I have learned over the years the hard way how to do all this. Kids and beginners should listen hard to this man’s advise and information while he is giving it graciously to us all. Thank you Mike

[@aaronlehman4234]

It's a small world when you watch someone for a long time and start watching another person and see the first one walk by the camera!!! Great tips and advice keep up the great content!!!!

[@gporr7004]

I’m glad I hear you saying this Mike. I never understood constantly trying to hit numbers or adding weight percentages. Eventually that would stop or else we’d all be hitting 1000 lbs on everything soon. After a while you’ll feel less tension and need to add some weight naturally to progress. Makes so much sense!

[@toddlisle7054]

Nobody can argue against Big Mike ranting on power building when it's the truth. This guy knows his sh*t. Hearing Mike speak & seeing his style of training got me using lighter weights in the gym & connecting alot better with the muscle. Thanks brother for all your help!

[@Noughtnowknoteva]

Happy to help Todd

[@gaganpreetsandhu640]

Very well explained, I’ve been benching like this for years and everyone always asks why I bend my wrist backwards. This is the most natural and comfortable position. No pressure on your wrist if you are doing it correctly. Good content

[@Noughtnowknoteva]

I agree

[@ismfofbiggestfan]

I started training 2 years ago.. mostly to loose weight. Was 250, I'm down to a pretty lean and muscular 180 now. I've had 2 different trainers and while they did help.. The stuff Mike is saying in these videos has made me make more gains in the last two months than I had in the last two years. It's ABSURD that this is the only person I've heard any advice like this from when all I've done for two years now is obsess over body building and fitness.

[@nathanchamberlain8401]

Thanks Mike, this changed they way I bench for the better. Just changing my grip on bench changed they way my shoulders feel during the press.Nate….

[@Noughtnowknoteva]

Awesome.

[@natepaa7902]

Mike you've completely changed the way that I use ANY equipment and for the better. The moment I started training in the way that you show and explain things is the moment I started to see real results. Love your attitude straight forward and no bullshit. Thanks for putting this content out! Much love from minnesota 💪

[@intensity.density2208]

Over the last 9-10 months, Mike has been a breath of fresh air on KZbin and Instagram. People needed to hear the things he's said in his videos and many listened and Mike brought them back down to earth. Many have changed the way they think about training and the way that they approach exercises. Some are too scared to admit that Mike is right and hate on him. The truth hurts. I'm sure I've watched every video on this channel now.

[@year85theproducer19]

You are the truth Mike, never have I thought about lifting the way you explain, good shit!

[@Noughtnowknoteva]

Thanks man

[@Tradingstix]

Thanks Mike I have been working out for 10 plus years and now I have to restart after watching your videos haha good content man really you’re helping people in a whole new way!

[@pierremiranda2877]

For years, I’ve received so much shit from people at the gym for having that grip on the bar when pressing. Bravo, good sir

[@gavblack1081]

It amazes me you have to tell the younger generation this kind of thing. Quality video.

[@christiancummings5842]

I like how time and constancy, over and over I speak the same speech. Watching your movements is awesome thank you. Keep doing what you do

[@OGFITCLUB]

Hey great channel, your pointers and advice has helped me tremendously. What you are giving is beyond form and techniques. You are teaching how to properly engage muscle for growth and development. Not only that you are king at teaching to keep the ego mind set at bay. Appreciations homie, thanks for sharing. OG

[@davespare1674]

Fuck this guy is brutally honest and I love it. Mike has always said he shows techniques that works for him. Exercises that work for him. What I don't get is how some ppl are going to critique Mike on his own personal style which obviously works and has worked for him. We need more like Big Mike in this world, dudes and chick's who aren't afraid to hurt feelings by telling facts and truths.

[@Noughtnowknoteva]

Exactly Dave. Just saying what works for me. Not what works for everyone

[@davespare1674]

@@Noughtnowknoteva Everything that I've implemented watching your content has 100% worked for me as well. I really hate that I am an observer when I am resting bc it kills me to see ppl risking injury, using to much weight, using bad form, using way to much momentum or 'body English' to get a lift up and then brag about it on their socials. Anyways always look forward to seeing a Wycked training video or an epic Big Mike Rant.

[@McDanMan84]

The only time I ever go ‘heavy’ is when I randomly feel strong and want to have some fun and I realize it’ll probably hinder my overall workout for that day. To think people do this everyday thinking they need to ‘progressive overload’ to get bigger is so ass-backwards when it comes to true bodybuilding. Glad Mike is here to shed some light towards it

[@sarcasticbrownie8698]

Really excited I found this channel. Too many influencers, not enough educators. Thank you!

[@Noughtnowknoteva]

Educate and empower. Influencer bs needs to go

[@user-ei8ri6hx1q]

I have a titanium left shoulder and a right shoulder on its way out, this information is invaluable for working out safely without causing further damage. Thank you sir!

[@gonzalezfit2925]

Anyone notice Jeff nippard just casually walking by. Must be a great gym to train at. Good videos brother. Lots of secret gems ur giving out.

[@Noughtnowknoteva]

They shouldn’t be secrets. Time to pull back the curtain and get everyone moving better

[@stevedalby8705]

Every person who goes to the gym should listen to that. That's opened my eyes wide can't wait to go down the gym and try this technique 💪💪

[@dylanhall3014]

I am new to this channel and have only seen a few episodes, but the tips you have given me have opened my eyes for the better. thank you for the knowledge.

[@dawsonschannel9434]

I can’t tell you how much this video helped change my mentality! I’m body building, not moving furniture around lol … simple and so smart

[@BuffSanta55]

Mike, you are absolutely correct! I personally appreciate your explanation and demonstrations. It makes me think of my movements.

[@Noughtnowknoteva]

Thanks for the support Brian

[@Shreadington]

Mike, THAT'S EXACTLY WHAT I SAY! You read my mind! I'd rather look like I can bench 4 plates than actually doing it. The grip changed everything for me. In Jr High the Power lifting Coach showed us the "suicide grip" along with dropping the elbows for bench. That immediately had all of us pushing more weight successfully. Been using it ever since. Keep up the great content!

[@Noughtnowknoteva]

Smart lifting coach!!!

[@Shreadington]

@@Noughtnowknoteva yeah Mike. He was as big as you. Coach Hendershot. He played Canadian pro football before becoming our lifting and lineman coach. Dude was super intense!

[@marcoshaydar2749]

Mike best thing in KZbin Markus here big fan from Colombia Brother

[@Noughtnowknoteva]

Thanks Marcos

[@marcoshaydar2749]

@@Noughtnowknoteva thank you 4 the help and inspiration

[@cerebralofthoughts3145]

Bruh just keep doing you 💯 people have Emotional connection issues in today’s society. Really just appreciate your knowledge you bring to the table!

[@markjagmundy]

Tried this today and what an instant improvement to my bench press, great how you explain and literally show every position and movement in each demonstration, great advice thankyou Mike. Looking forward to seeing what other improvements such as this one that I can make.

[@stophi2581]

this guy brings so much new solid knowledge in this - it´s amazing. i thought that already nearby all had been said about the fitness topic - and then this guy shows up. realy great work !

[@LamourTrainingSystem]

I like that loading the wrist tip on the bench. Good stuff Coach.

[@gideon256]

This is a true maestro who is way ahead of his game. Thank you so much

[@fauzisunny]

I respect guys with exceptional form more than those who preach about how heavy they lift.

[@Santiago-je5ki]

Your tips are always on point, i have since changed the way i workout based on your info. THANK-YOU. BTW was that Jeff Nippard @ 8:54?

[@WYCKEDTRAINING]

Haha Jeff spotted

[@jorgepulido8972]

It sure was Jeff 😂

[@natepaa7902]

Haha came here for the Jeff comment. 🤘

[@Nickfreake]

Mike you have been such a mentor and inspiration to me man, started off at 318lbs in the worse shape of my life. Went on a diet and started losing weight, got 50lbs gone now feeling better then I ever have and I’ve been using your techniques to train and I get the best burns I’ve ever had! Keep up the good work and keep pumping out content man! Thanks for all you do!

[@jayzeept6059]

This is exactly how I been teaching for yrs, put the bar on the meaty sturdy part of your palm & it’s going nowhere 💯 This vid makes me happy coz it validates the teaching I been gettin lots of push back on so thank you for this👌🏽

[@jayzeept6059]

And btw, I’m 53 & haven’t pushed more than 90kg for 5yrs or more & im in great shape😏🤷🏼‍♂️😁

[@douglasachaiba7885]

Man where was the info like this before. Stumbled across this channel about a week ago..... And learning so much..... Good to see people around that help us to be better and get the physique we want. Thank you.

[@Noughtnowknoteva]

Trying to empower ppl on this channel and give ppl the tools to really progress

[@shawnsprowl757]

Started lifting at 47 and been doing it for 2 years. Follow your advice I feel more then I ever have. Thanks for the good info and keep up the great content

[@Noughtnowknoteva]

Awesome to hear Shawn

[@DBSYT]

Thanks

[@ramonrios931]

I’m 59 and I have heard a lot of explaining of how to bench, you’re is the best. Kudos!! By the way my wrist can’t bend that far, “ injury”

[@Noughtnowknoteva]

Appreciate that Ramon.

[@vagrantsneaker6514]

I always use my palms to lift weight and also move my thumbs away from a grip. You’d be surprised how much more strength is in your hands when you use your thumb. So, I only use them when I’m lifting heavy.

[@Thomas-ps4yi]

Just wanted to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas 🎄 🎁 and a healthy and happy new year! 🎊🎆

[@grandmarnier3746]

I work at a highschool and get to use the gym there for free and often. It's amusing watching the highschool students workout. Exactly how this gentlemen describes those kinds of people. Personal PR's, goal's only to lift more weight next time. I should throw this video their way before they injure themselves.

[@LucasGage]

No doubt your little gems of how to execute exercises make a huge difference... much appreciated big guy.

[@Noughtnowknoteva]

Happy to help Angelo

[@jeremyrevera2551]

FACTS. Once again solid content Mike. That part where you mentioned looking like you have a well built chest using lighter VS using heavy weight while showing off no chest at all hit home for me. That’s me on the regular!

[@justinhoneycutt2432]

Your analogies/coaching cues are the best! I heard you in a video the other day explaining why you’ll never create a plan, but if you write anything, it’ll be coaching cues comments.. if you don’t hurry up and do that.. I’m stealing your stuff and writing my own 😂😂😂😂💪💪💪💪. Thank you for everything sir!

[@thomascody9842]

Mike Great job. I have lifyed for 50 years. Learn neat things from you, the grip you mention in this video.

[@thetattooedone4ever742]

Man what you said makes so much sense to me. You have just made a new follower.

[@ilijahramos8444]

MIKE VAN WYCK!! God bless your knowledge braddah! I’m always talking to my gym buddies about your videos and how knowledgeable and straight to the point you are! Just wanted to say Mahalo for all your insights!

[@ajazshah3425]

Thank you so much Mike, thank you for your golden pieces.... love to watch you.

[@andresgiraldo625]

The most responsible and smart way to weightlift. Thank you Mike

[@Noughtnowknoteva]

💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@klb1718]

"your chest probably looks like dog shit"..Big Mike Kills me 🤣👍🏾

[@klb1718]

Keep spreading the KNOWLEDGE!!

[@rjzlwop3153]

I really do like your videos I like your attitude and I love how much you explain things so that even if you can’t see you’re able to understand what you’re talking about have a fantastic day thank you very much

[@neneboiiz]

Very true technique.... I tried it ... more connection... I felt it

[@umut_akalan]

Really appreciate you Mike, this explanation has saved me further shoulder pain. I now understand locking into my lats and hand position and the push. Thanks heaps

[@aceshibyoch9603]

Diamond nuggets man. Great video. Powerlifting and bodybuilding are totally different. Thank you and keep them coming. No, they don't know me....yet!

[@Noughtnowknoteva]

💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@todddurham6280]

I just found your channel a couple weeks ago and have been implementing your style to my workout. I have been sore ever since and can really feel the difference in my movements. I’m an old guy just trying to stay fit and healthy. Keep doing what your doing brother.

[@comic1980799]

You taught me two things about the bench I did not know I will try next time at the gym

[@bigtonebb]

really cool to gain this knowledge of proper mechanics and muscle recruitment a God send for those of us seriously strikes to be great! ty!

[@J_Did_IT]

Hoodie is dope AF! Gonna cop that merch. Thx for the 💎!

[@Noughtnowknoteva]

Merch is dropping soon

[@paulhiggins8634]

Thank you Mike for the best body building advice in my opinion. Hope you have a great Christmas 🎅

[@Noughtnowknoteva]

Appreciate that Paul but I’m not the best, no one is. We all just have our perspective

[@apoorvaumap9243]

6:15 that's totally true for me, outer pecs and massive shoulders. I've always been advised my trainers and other gym goers to avoid this form of gripping calling it a "suicide grip". I've experienced in the past that this monkey grip helps to connect with the chest better, but was scared to actually use it on a regular basis. Gonna take notes from this video and practice this grip and form with lower weights till I get I right, thanks Mike. 🤘

[@samfogleman271]

I really, really enjoy these vids Big Mike! Your awesome! Thank you!

[@royflores3363]

You have helped me out tremendously your techniques have helped me feel the muscle more and I have seen major improvement’s on my body

[@Noughtnowknoteva]

That’s awesome Roy. Very happy to hear that

[@charleswood7066]

Oh and I changed my grip as you adviced it’s a better form and better movement

[@craigsimmons6619]

Yes !!!! Ready for the merch 🤘

[@truthsearcherforever3211]

And if I made add. It’s better with a thicker bar I have notice a huge difference in pec activation versus standard press bar u see in LAfitness n others. They had that thick bar in colosseum gym in Fullerton CA. Until they closed it n it was the end of it.

[@southboundin2001]

Great information. Thank you for cleaning a lot of stuff up.

[@crossbiz9931]

Love you Mike,you’re a mentor and a Legend💪🏻💯

[@Noughtnowknoteva]

Thanks 🙏🏻

[@cfink2031]

This video is the single most influential one I have seen of yours. I have been struggling with a rotator cuff tear and my bench sucks. Will try your grip and suggestions!

[@mig_hulk7909]

Mi new favorite yourube chanel Apreciate all the correct information I will start implementing all ur advice💪🤟👍💯💯💯💯

[@jayboss9978]

Big Mike with the real bodybuilding talk 💯💯💯💯

[@OVO198]

Just Big Mike giving these "strong guys" the straight BIZ #InBigMikeWeTrust

[@jeremybranham1562]

Hey mike been watching your videos for awhile and what a big difference I’m seeing in my journey thank you can you please post how you structure a chest workout thanks

[@phillipdasilva1154]

Following your tips for bench has slowly but dramatically changed the way I bench and got me interested in benching again. 👌

[@051Jerrett]

Bro your videos are the shit. I've been doing a lot of movements wrong for so long... finally changed some things from your videos and have seen major improvement

[@Noughtnowknoteva]

Happy to hear that Jerrett

[@ultrariz3000]

This video brought me to tears! Thank you for explaining the stack!!! I know I'm a hear late but is wrist positions going to be the same for machines? I imagine so but want to make sure

[@loficowboys]

Wow, game changer I will implement ASAP Thanks Mike

[@Noughtnowknoteva]

Hope it helps TK

[@ironmantwilliam]

The Professor Big Mike got the receipts and you know this 💯💪🏽

[@chrisfox2083]

Thanks for doin your videos Mike. They help me out alot. Just got back into the gym after a long time out. Have a different mind set goin in. Wasn't really sure on what it was until I started watching your videos. Thanks man keep it up.

[@thomascody9842]

Mike Tried this last night. On incline on Smyth Machine, my pecs are sore today. Did ten sets of 10 reps stress from top to bottom.

[@VikingGod-j6l]

10 sets!!! You want to cut that back to 3-4 working sets pal

[@davidcarrera5677]

Can’t believe the views on this video, this is all facts and logic for anybody trying to build the body 🔥

[@moneyneversleeps8941]

Waiting for my pre workout to kick in, prior to chest day. Of course this is the video to watch!

[@greeneyes633]

I agree totally with u dude u r right and there r so many people out there that go to the gym that all they try and talk about is how much the lifted today it's stupid the only people that need to worry about that r power lifters 🏋️‍♀️ and to tell u the truth a lot of bodybuilders are stronger then those dudes cause when u train the muscle the way u r saying u automatically r getting stronger cause the muscle is getting stronger.

[@wasimfiroz2137]

Actually we really appreciate what you are doing for us big Mike, now these bench technique with the grip I am sure it will definitely work better. Thank you all I can say.

[@Noughtnowknoteva]

Wasim my guy 💪🏻

[@masina7960]

Mike thank you for your great videos. You have no idea how much your previous videos about benching and training back helped me. I felt those muscles like never before and got sore af next day lol and I don't usually get that sore

[@Noughtnowknoteva]

Happy to hear that masina

[@thevoid5117]

Man this guy is a gem.

[@Biltambassador8615]

Big mike, love the rants man keep the info coming and I've been implementing it all in the gym.