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

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[@luks386]

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

[@freddisch4042]

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

[@roadracer900rr3]

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

[@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.

[@MikeVanWyck]

Bingo

[@theelement6255]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@champagnehlati]

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

[@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.

[@MikeVanWyck]

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

[@davespare1674]

@@MikeVanWyck 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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@MikeVanWyck]

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

[@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

[@MikeVanWyck]

I agree

[@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….

[@MikeVanWyck]

Awesome.

[@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!

[@MikeVanWyck]

Smart lifting coach!!!

[@Shreadington]

@@MikeVanWyck 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!

[@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!!!

[@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. 🤘

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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!

[@MikeVanWyck]

Happy to help Todd

[@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 💪

[@year85theproducer19]

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

[@MikeVanWyck]

Thanks man

[@sarcasticbrownie8698]

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

[@MikeVanWyck]

Educate and empower. Influencer bs needs to go

[@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

[@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!

[@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 💪💪

[@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”

[@MikeVanWyck]

Appreciate that Ramon.

[@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. 🤘

[@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!

[@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!

[@MikeVanWyck]

💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@klb1718]

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

[@klb1718]

Keep spreading the KNOWLEDGE!!

[@southboundin2001]

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

[@gavblack1081]

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

[@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!

[@LucasGage]

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

[@MikeVanWyck]

Happy to help Angelo

[@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!

[@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

[@MikeVanWyck]

Awesome to hear Shawn

[@loficowboys]

Wow, game changer I will implement ASAP Thanks Mike

[@MikeVanWyck]

Hope it helps TK

[@brianallred244]

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

[@MikeVanWyck]

Thanks for the support Brian

[@andresgiraldo625]

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

[@MikeVanWyck]

💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@crossbiz9931]

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

[@MikeVanWyck]

Thanks 🙏🏻

[@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.

[@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.

[@MikeVanWyck]

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

[@LamourTrainingSystem]

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

[@craigsimmons6619]

Yes !!!! Ready for the merch 🤘

[@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

[@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!

[@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.

[@mig_hulk7909]

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

[@Thomas-ps4yi]

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

[@livebetterordiebadly7036]

Thanks Mike!! This is soooo helpful!!

[@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!

[@fauzisunny]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@neneboiiz]

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

[@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.

[@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😏🤷🏼‍♂️😁

[@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 !

[@anthonyw3828]

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

[@jayboss9978]

Big Mike with the real bodybuilding talk 💯💯💯💯

[@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

[@MikeVanWyck]

That’s awesome Roy. Very happy to hear that

[@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!!!!

[@acefeuerfaust3743]

Insane mind changing video, thanks a lot !

[@MikeVanWyck]

Thanks ace

[@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

[@paulhiggins8634]

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

[@MikeVanWyck]

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

[@marcoshaydar2749]

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

[@MikeVanWyck]

Thanks Marcos

[@marcoshaydar2749]

@@MikeVanWyck thank you 4 the help and inspiration

[@samfogleman271]

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

[@thetattooedone4ever742]

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

[@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!

[@ironmantwilliam]

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

[@odwaxashe3538]

Lol hahahaha "ITS LIKE YOU ARE MOVING FURNITURE " our Mike Van wyck ...watching from South Africa

[@mickcowie1864]

Awesome advice mate and love the hoodie 💪💪💪💪

[@christopherbobin4268]

Move blood, not plates. It's about the stimulus and using the negative. Spot on bro.

[@MikeVanWyck]

Love that

[@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

[@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.

[@MikeVanWyck]

Wasim my guy 💪🏻

[@comic1980799]

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

[@ericseifert6107]

Really great messages about quality and quantity. Keep being awesome

[@MikeVanWyck]

Thanks Eric 💪🏻💪🏻. Appreciate it

[@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

[@MikeVanWyck]

Happy to hear that masina

[@moneyneversleeps8941]

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

[@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

[@greigcockburn5760]

Your knowledge base is brilliant and the amount of time and effort youve put into every single exercise is clear. Love the videos dude 👍

[@MikeVanWyck]

Appreciate the support Grieg

[@666ofdoom]

You are so right I learn how to stack my joints and made a big difference

[@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!

[@rkmalhotra100]

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 a very sobering and intelligent talk.

[@gideon256]

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

[@saucedobrian14]

Jeff nippard doing his tHing in the background !

[@Basse7]

The most difficult thing ever Is to let go the ego and foccus on using weight to squeeze the muscle instead of moving heavy ass weight Thanks for your Q's man

[@MikeVanWyck]

Takes a special person to enact this thought

[@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.

[@notsonaturallyjacked3860]

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

[@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

[@finiqulitso3878]

One of the Jedi's approaches this sport with wisdom 🙌 👏 🙏 much appreciated thsnk you for sharing and confirming

[@MikeVanWyck]

Yoda style

[@finiqulitso3878]

@@MikeVanWyck yes sir

[@SXMSXTXN999]

sick hoodie yoooo & smart tips indeed

[@stephenberry6110]

Absolutely love and appreciate these video's. As someone new to weightlifting as a whole, these are A1

[@MikeVanWyck]

Thanks Stephen

[@WattsMr3000]

I am still in my beginning stage thank for showing me Proper forms in your videos

[@J_Did_IT]

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

[@MikeVanWyck]

Merch is dropping soon

[@jasonwalker3014]

That totally makes since to me. But I'm pissed now been doing wrong all these years. Lol thanks 👍👍

[@MikeVanWyck]

Not wrong just different

[@chrismorris8805]

Can't wait for the merch 👍

[@thomascody9842]

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