Bench Press Plateau / Common Mistake

[@TylerShaban]

Hearing Alan say "You're weak." is actually a great relief; I can make steps toward actually overcoming that, but imagine if the answer was "Well, your genetics just wont let you surpass 135."

[@hr53686]

If your dick is shorter than 12 inches you wont surpass 135, thats a fact.

[@jjlambo7940]

Huseyin Rizaoglu Thats is actually true

[@researcher_21c72]

How much you benching now?

[@profailure5173]

Ajgleskorv it would be much harder to surpass 135 if you're tall= more range of motion

[@FIFAxGUNNER]

Ajgleskorv im 5’11 i have brown eyes i bench 220lbs

[@OmarIsuf]

Killing the game my man!

[@Erez84]

+Al Simmons (Spawn) Amen

[@AlanThrall]

Hardly... there are really good pressers at Untamed who bench with a j-bar path like you talked about. This is just how I think of the movement! More than one way to get stronger!

[@xyf293]

Freeling some bromance here...

[@narutonumber500]

i just want to say thank you omar , alan and your content literaly the best on youtube.

[@richardduplishchev4492]

u srs? alan is hardly aware of anything

[@papadivertida]

Dear future self when you check back on this video, Intro: 1. Point A is lock-out position, point B is where you touch your chest. 3. Point A should be over your shoulder joint. (4:34) 2. Point A is in front of point B, the bar path is straigh but diagonal. (7:15) These shouldn't vary. This video is about point B. About point B: 4. Forearms: in the coronal plane, forearms should be perpendicular to the bar, with hands and wrists stacked on forearms -adjust grip width and/or elbow angle in the sagital plane to achieve this. (5:26) This distributes the load between triceps and pecs evenly. 5. Elbows: should be slightly in front of the bar, so that in the sagital plane the forearms and wrists are in line with the bar path. That is, position your elbows so that you can press the bar to point A in a staight line, without changing the angle of your forearms -adjust height of point B to achieve this. (10:06) 6. To reduce range of motion distance to point A Point B should be as close to point A as possible. (13:16) Recap: 13:41

[@bababoey1433]

Ayup

[@Javier-kg2ev]

Took notes in this video better than a lecture at school

[@HazeLmao]

just pick the weight up and push it.

[@Anton77796]

I wanted to make notes of this video to my technique book but there is a text already done. Thanks a lot!

[@andrewtellez1287]

Are you stronger now?

[@CrniWuk]

What workout do you recommend for the beard?

[@Isaac86557]

Eat 3500 calories if shaving cream.

[@ButtmanAtHeart]

Mega Knight 😂😂😂

[@andyb7213]

@@megaknight5858 that's mean but funny as fck.

[@qojte]

1x1 paused living, hold for 10 years

[@EarthPoweredHippie]

Just soak it in vagina juice no less than 2 times a week.

[@spinb]

Those are damn good stick figure drawings.

[@JSheetzArtwork]

All kind of art gains

[@epixdevo3180]

@@JSheetzArtwork art and intellectual gains can be more important than muscle gains

[@JSheetzArtwork]

@@epixdevo3180 I should just workout my forearms so i can draw with a pen attached to 100 lb dumbells haha

[@dlw3m]

Stick figure porn

[@stripo9650]

@@JSheetzArtwork To really target those stabiliser muscles so your regular art will be even more accurate.

[@marccccce]

To have this kind of information in this high level for free is amazing!!!! I'm Brazilian and working out since 2010, but never learned so much as now with the KZbin possibilitie! Thank you so much!!!!

[@blackhorizon40k81]

Best description that I've ever herard, of how to fix my problem (strength plateauing, and shoulder pain getting worse). Great analysis, man, you saved my shoulders!

[@larrymasterspowerbuildingc4477]

Just did AWPC worlds in Lisle Illinois. I watched this video one week before my competition. I was able to get 308.5 lb bench. New PR. I failed 308.5 in the meet 3 months before. And I had shoulder impingement in the right shoulder before watching this. Now it;s gone. Thanks Alan. 315 is right around the corner and beyond!

[@benm5913]

I really enjoy these types of videos. Please do more. Your deadlift white board video helped me greatly.

[@AlanThrall]

Glad to hear!

[@frodothehobo9938]

i like all of your styles currently, imo just do what you think would be the best way to explain stuff

[@enricogarro5884]

Ben M Couldnt agree more!!

[@abrahamweiss7073]

I do not understand how any of your videos receive negative feedback. You are literally providing 100% FREE QUALITY content that people pay Strength Coaches hundreds of Dollars for!!! I have learned an incredible amount in such a short amount of time from the content you Share. Much Gratitude Allen!

[@mrkincade816]

I really appreciate your videos teaching correct form. I never ever thought I would like doing squats or barbell rows because it was so uncomfortable...but with your help they've turned into a couple of my favorites. People at all levels can benefit from your instruction. Thanks so much!

[@clay4751]

This is the most complete bench how to I have ever seen. Not to mention the most entertaining. Thank you Allen.

[@ozzythehoddy]

Reason 1. YOU'RE WEAK. Laying down the law right there

[@김동준-t9p]

Cameron Scott yo scott

[@shohikenmv6708]

power lifting freak I’m 6ft 3 with a wing span of 6ft 4. So yeah bench is not my forte. I have to increase my arch and widen my grip

[@leftphilange69]

4th son that’s a PR for run on sentence

[@ellie_deli]

I've been looking for some nice, in-depth videos about bench for a while. I finally found your video, and after a couple weeks my max went up after being stuck for a year. I appreciate that you seem to genuinely want to teach your viewers, not just use us as an audience for your strength. Much appreciated!

[@Ayayron_e3]

great video thanks for the white board. use this more!! would've been great to see you do 1 example of you bench pressing the correct form along with the examples in this video. as always, you rock

[@AlanThrall]

Check out the video I linked in this vid

[@wils8886]

Diagrams are awesome dude !!! Great idea ! Love the way you explain step by step .

[@koolaidac]

+Alan Thrall (Untamed Strength) Pretty good drawing skills bro

[@BrunoNeureiter]

There's no linked vid

[@kant12]

This is the best video I've ever seen on this topic by far.

[@alejandrosolano7421]

I'm still a novice. Three months into 5×5. In love with the squat and the deadlift, as those are the lifts I have improved the most and haven't failed yet. Nevertheless, I'm already stuck in a plateau with mi ohp, bench press, and barbell row. Can't get past 55kg (the ohp is stuck at 35kg). I know failure is a great teacher and that there's no way around it: my upper body is weak. Gotta power through, check my form, my nutrition, and my sleep. It's just frustrating. It's a challenge to your self esteem. But again, I've only been consistent for three months. Thank you, Alan. I feel like you are my coach. Greetings from Colombia.

[@grahamt19781]

Eat more, do higher reps for a few weeks and then try 5x5 again.

[@s1a2r3a4h5]

I love the white board videos! You always explain in several different ways to get your point across, which I appreciate. I like seeing the drawings and then you do it too. The drawings are always on point too!

[@KimTownsel]

VERY helpful. Love the drawings. As a visual learner, those are key for me. Also, the drawings are well done!

[@SweatyReady46]

i can't up-vote your videos enough, very informative, and just what i needed to get over my plateau. Instant sub

[@partykrew666]

that hodge twins reference tho

[@triplemexican6195]

Hodge twins are scrubs

[@blackopssavage]

@@triplemexican6195 Non-negotiable. ⚡💪🏽🎆

[@warriorwarehouse206]

I'm a CPT out of Youngstown, OH. I don't get to watch many video tutorials, Alan, but I came across you conducting this video and I gotta say dude, I loved every minute of it. Wasn't stale or boring and very informative for the viewer. White board delivery, beautiful! Stay with that. It's perfect for a "lifting for dummies" publication. Best way to teach, especially basics, is teach like you're teaching a 2 year old, cause in the case of some people, that may only be their capacity, unfortunately. I learn much better from those keeping it simple. And as for you...knowledgeable, articulate, AND funny! Kudos brotha. I'm now a subscriber. Thanks!

[@SarcastSempervirens]

love this! right on my bench day. a combination of the whiteboard and real workout videos is ideal! keep it up

[@JawharAbdulJabbar]

This is pure Gold! After having seen so many videos on the topic, none has nailed it like this one.

[@smokymcmenziez]

2:07 Is that a hodge twins reference?

[@iancampion6979]

Ye

[@sansol75]

Great way to teach the correct way to do bench press. I am a novice lifter and as expected, I did it all wrong. Your videos helped me to attain the correct posture. Thanks man!!!

[@alexrossouw7702]

Exercise is a science , if you not willing to learn technique you should'nt expect results.

[@bithon5242]

lern 2 spel lol

[@kefkapalazzo1]

You can get results you’ll just hurt yourself lmao

[@andyb7213]

Once the world was flat and now my bench is better.

[@Raemnant]

I have looked up so many videos and articles about what I wanted to know about benchpressing, and this video contains exactly what I was looking for. Well done

[@rustyblade9366]

You are the most helpfull informative guy on youtube. Thank you once again Alan.

[@JohnmillerPowerlifting]

great video Alan, The part about your elbows being just ahead of the bar is a main part for me. I have not looked at this in my pressing before. I will be looking at this on my next pressing day

[@wils8886]

Love The Diagrams !!! Keep making more please !!! The diagrams take out the complexity .

[@sierraalpha65]

By far the best exercise videos by Alan on youtube......simple and easy to understand👍👍👍

[@kylecarney2149]

I moved my grip in tighter and after being stuck at the same bench for a long time my reps and max are increasing nearly every session.

[@markdavids8055]

Kyle Carney probably stronger in the triceps then chest then 👍🏻well done bud

[@umkhulood6242]

I encourage strongly the way you are doing it on the board , it explains more and clarify the rules and instruction greatly. Thank you

[@nitinmurugan1520]

Hey Alan ! Could you do a similar technical break down like this for the olympic lifts ?

[@supermankc8]

I've gotten stronger through proper technique and saved my shoulders due to your videos. Thank you sir.

[@FangsofYima]

Trying to learn all the barbell stuff for the first time I wish I had a floating third eye cause I really cant tell how far off I am on a lot of this

[@myname849]

Record yourself. You might feel like a tool, but if it helps you tighten things up...who cares? You're, ideally, not lifting to impress or seek anyone's approval. You're lifting to build a better you. So do what it takes.

[@colinmoriarty]

Get a partner

[@haidershaharyar]

Thanks for the video! The Elbow being in front of the bar plane and the shortest route thing were really great. had been doing it wrong all along and wondered why my performance is going down. Great job man. Cheers!

[@DunmerBoy]

This is great! I've been having a lot of problems with my bench lately at higher weights, ie i can do 10 reps at 135 and cant even push 155. Now that I watched this, I am pretty sure my "point B" is too low and is the problem.

[@juanjuan5698]

I kno this is 6 yeras late, but how's that possible? 10 reps at 135 u shd ok never mind lmao this comment is too old lol.

[@JG__12]

Simply the best bench press technique video I've ever watched. Just brilliant

[@ShaderockLouis]

I can almost see the massive strength in you during the instructional.Though I am far removed from the pronation/supination of my wrist(I currently predominantly prefer palms fwrd),I like the power you exude.Please continue,the mission.

[@johnjhope]

I just found Alan's vids recently. Love his approach, advice and presentation style.

[@strattus99]

been benching for 3 years and wondering why i suck at it...gonna keep this in mind! thanks dude...

[@TheFlipsta97]

Check out Scot Mendelson advice helped me greatly. If building strength is your objective stick to powerlifting methods like heavy doubles/triples.

[@strattus99]

Maximillion Thermidor ehhh...how about no!

[@metbear3]

not sure what to do about nutrition. 100 g of protein is all I can cram in my face every day. I get the impression I'd need much more that that to make gains.

[@mariaduszak9064]

@@metbear3 buy some whey protein?

[@PiotrTomaszewskiSzmexy]

How to bench press for bigger chest ? I mean - all powerlifters tucked their elbows, and almost all the physique competitors flare out their elbows and have wider grip. What's better for chest development, and which one is more healthy for delts. Also - how one can strenghten their delts, to not fuck them up ? Rotator cuffs exercises? Thanks Alan for awesome video :)

[@clouddy123]

How can you have the forearms perpendicular to the barbell when it also has to be in front of the bar? At 5:40, it looks like you have your forearms vertical to the floor as opposed to having it slightly in front of the bar for leverage.

[@patrickhodson8715]

My major was math education for a while, so I’ll try to explain this in as many ways as I can. I hope this helps. They’re perpendicular to the bar, but not vertical. They are not toward the body or away from the body (side to side direction) but they are closer to the feet than head (up and down direction). The distance between your elbows is the same as the distance between your hands. Think of drawing a four-sided shape where the sides are your left forearm, the barbell, your right forearm, and the line connecting your elbows. This shape should be a rectangle and not a trapezoid (except at lockout it’s a trapezoid). Your forearms should be parallel to each other even though they’re not vertical! This might be the easiest way to visualize this, actually.

[@shyn8003]

this is the first time ive seen anything from you and other than being informative and all that, youre just so effortlessly funny and positive. great video 😂💪

[@alltagskraft5322]

Very good advise bro. Gotta focus on benchpress now, cause I broke my leg. Life sucks without squatting, sprinting and deadlifting :D

[@JSheetzArtwork]

Has taken me 6 years to get back to squatting after leg injury. It takes time but keep at it!

[@adamkrause7350]

I like the white board style you're using. It helps make it easier to follow in my opinion. Keep up the quality content!

[@beneely2283]

I just wanna bench after watching this video but I’m resting :(

[@1724joshua]

this is an eye opener for me. I never lower the bar enough to touch my chest as I am afraid of pec tear but this video gave me the idea on how to do it correctly and safely

[@Johnywang1]

hey allan great video but I tried to purchase some hydro 20 but could not find it. when will it b available for purchase

[@AlanThrall]

I live in California. We're running very low

[@richardduplishchev4492]

+Alan Thrall (Untamed Strength) do u even lift? u look small as a virgin

[@Quadfather97]

+Al Simmons (Spawn) the guy is 1000x smarter and probably 10x stronger than you dude

[@C4MD3M0N1UM]

+Al Simmons (Spawn) Because he's not a bodybuilder. Not everyone trains for aesthetics.

[@richardduplishchev4492]

C4MD3M0N1UM is he even benchin 135 and squat 225 at least 1 rep? nah I don't think so, nope not even parallel not even pause on chest nigga. he aint shit but a bucket beard

[@BenMeyers]

Gotta say man I love your channel! You seem very transparent and honest and I've learned a lot from watching your videos! I also love that you credit all of your work. I get this sense that you genuinely just want to help people lift more weight safely and I really appreciate that!

[@yogenleo]

so basically benching on a smith machine is not wrth it..since the path is fixd in a strait line... nywz great info...

[@GLHFoods]

I've seen quite a few where the smith machine is slanted. That kinda follows his A-B path he drew.

[@YoloMonstaaa]

Megajustinmon Yeah but Smith machines are for pussies.

[@LundMr1]

True.. Smit machines are useless in general. There are a few uses but for bench press it is not recommended :)

[@ThaCodFathers]

+Christian Hansen the only uses for a smith machine is put it at the top and do chinups or to hang your jacket on

[@ohiomedicalcannabisreviews3641]

lol smith machines you can put the same weight 320 is 320 which most u calling people pussies can't even bench What i can on smith machine your the pussies

[@ttb1513]

@13:15 on moment arms, Rippetoe mentions that arching the back shortens the moment arm, bringing the shoulder joint closer to underneath point B. I visualize arching the back as turning into/towards a decline bench press, where the shoulder joint gets closer to being under the bar path. And press back from the feet and hips towards the shoulders.

[@oeloel2653]

Do a video of "full day of eating" and nutrition videos .. these are my favorite

[@andyb7213]

First, not even done watching the full video yet AND this is the funniest video of the year so far. With the magic of editing I now have finished the video and have worked on fixing my bench. I note, I am not weak or have a lack of muscle but I recently the last decade have had Fubr technique on bench. I did everything wrong including foot placement and leg drive. So point three, bad technique was my lunacy (touched too high on my chest, too wide of a grip and too straight of a path). It caused a decade of tremendous shoulder pain. Now, 2 months later, I am lifting my previous Max weight now 10 times easy and most of my shoulder pain has disappeared. I am glad I was able to finally fix the worlds worst bench and add just under 100 pounds to my max. 3 plates are no longer my enemy. I love the stick figures because they are so easy to understand the specifics and I was able to discover how fckd my bench was. PS I am now subscribed Alan because this is a very good video and you are funny as fck. If anyone reading this wonders how I improved my max by 100 hundred pounds. Well I just had that weird isolation crazy form, with my knees up in the air. I did everything wrong. So I was pretty strong in general, just had a horrible bench. This seems to be one of the best explanations on bench press technique I have seen. Its spot on. Thanks big A.

[@cfel6879]

More food vids! ALAN! I need more food vids with that funky music

[@cfel6879]

Also, great hodgetwins reference. gud shit mayne

[@TheDavidist]

Keep up the good work Alan! Just completed a personal goal thanks to your instructions on technique and how to fix should pain. Did a complete 6 weeks bench press program with no shoulder pain!

[@Crazywaffle5150]

Shit. I'm just weak LOL.

[@1411rammstein]

Crazywaffle5150 its been 9 months hopefully youre stronger

[@ivanh.9465]

Crazywaffle5150 its been 10 months hopefully you are stronger now

[@demr04]

its been 10 months and 2+ days hopefully you're stronger

[@martismartiis813]

SAME i weigh 72 kg and bench 40kg 3x10

[@reezis1619]

+martis martiis I had the same problem as you, in order to get stronger you HAVE to gain weight, that is what worked for me. Every kg I went up my benchpress increased with like 5kg. I increased my bench with 20kg in two months when I dirty bulked, I ate pizza, hamburgers everything..

[@anantjoshi8750]

The whiteboard is great to show optimal technique in my opinion. It gives us a visual on how exercises should look EXACTLY instead of having some unsureness when just watching someone preform the exercise

[@TheBlooRayChannel]

Awesome video Alan. I don't do the flat bench at all as I feel my shoulders burn more. So I stick to dumbells on the flat and incline with barbells. Would you say the bar path is the same on an incline bench press?

[@johnjohntv1195]

But the reason you feel your shoulders more is because your form is off. Try to correct it and you will barely feel it in the shoulders, only chest and tri's.

[@TheBlooRayChannel]

+Johnjohntv 69 form is correct. I've had multiple people check me while I'm at it. I just can't feel my chest after a few reps AT ALL. Just can't develop that mind-muscle connection.

[@mrjohanson7423]

+TheBlooRayChannel I feel the same way with respect to my chest not hurting with any bench move. however I bang out a 4x10 and feel it two days later. maybe give it a shot for a while?

[@drparks1061]

So why is it that you think the dumbbell bench doesn't cause the same problem that barbell bench does? If barbell bench isn't feeling right for you your form is off. Even if you have some significant structural defect, it doesn't hold logic that dumbbell works fine but barbell can't. Lower the weight, fix your form, and you will get it to work.

[@linlin86717455]

Trust me you need squeeze your shoulder blades together through out the movement that means from the start to lock out. I use to have shoulder pain when I'm starting out but after I fixed my form I can feel a lot more in my chest.

[@andypiao9326]

One of the best presentations of bench press mechanics, hands down. Great diagrams with explanations. Thanks a lot Alan

[@senanhiggins930]

how much progress should you make in your first year of benching?

[@fabiansanchez4377]

Over 9,000!!!

[@MaestroOfficial]

in for answer.

[@isaacreaper6446]

I went from 135, to 225 at the end of my program. I was only on it for a month. But before that I worked up to it.

[@frankberce5301]

That depends on weight, recovery, and easiness to execute the movement

[@MaestroOfficial]

Isaac Reaper whats ur bodyweight?

[@Cuppendall]

Finally find perfect bench explanation video.they should show this in schools/army/buses/everywhere.

[@sethsepulveda12]

you're a Marine!?! Oorah!! hey man, once i saw your transformation pic..damn...i have the exact same body type. i just started lifting, hopefully i can get a kickin beard, and mad gains like you..btw..what was your last unit..?

[@terrylewis3790]

As a new lifter, doing it at home without a personal trainer, this is absolutely amazing info! I knew I wasn't doing it 100% correct, no matter how many 30 sec videos I watch. Now I know exactly how to correct my form. Thanks a lot mate

[@eaoadeloye82]

seriously your nearly on 200k subs damn you doing well

[@karolslowikowski1922]

Alan, I've been watching your videos a lot lately and frankly I love them. You remind me of a friend of mine whose very straightforward and passionate about a different sport. This video is very informative and has a great tone. Thank you for sharing the ramp analogy, it helped me picture the motion from a different perspective. Your drawings are very well produced, too. I think you overexplained the bar paths and arm angles. More profile shots of you on the bench with the correct and incorrect angles superimposed on you could've done more explaining with less language. That said, you're obviously knowledgeable and well read on the subject and have a great passion for sharing your love for fitness. Thank you for sharing and reminding me to train untaaaaaaaaameuhh

[@703amthegreatest]

Lol when the board fell and you yelled!! That's was funny

[@jperri0506]

Your anterior pelvic tilt video helped me tremendously! I like these kinds of videos

[@johnnyzuccini]

theyre all #1

[@chinchilla0505]

Probably the best damn bench video I've ever seen. These are all the basic points I try to hit when I'm training people to bench.

[@JibbsCompilations]

This guys last name is Thrall. How lucky can you get?

[@kikson7773]

Jers Compilations Zug fuking Zug

[@JibbsCompilations]

My life for the Horde.

[@patrickhodson8715]

Jers Compilations is.... is that a word or something?

[@martijoha]

Thrall was a faction leader for a good while in the MMORPG game World of Warcraft. If you're interested googling 'Thrall' in images shows you thousands of images of Thrall in some way or form :)

[@patrickhodson8715]

martijoha oh, ok. I never played wow but that makes sense.

[@joeleliaskivi9029]

Im a strong visual learner. These drawn images made sense a lot. Thanks. You just earned my sub.

[@bijayjeswani8456]

Summary: 1. You are weak. Keep training. 2. Enough food, sleep, stress, adequate time for recovery 3. Switch program 4. Proper technique 5. Don't be skinny. Build muscle.

[@bobclover4634]

I liked the way you shown us the fastest way from point a to b. I would of never understood without that demonstration.

[@retrofan4life]

I'm confused. you said keep arms at 90 with bar yet when bringing it down keep arms in?

[@angryjohn0017]

This video is much better than other videos on KZbin because pertains to any person of any body type, great work 👍👌

[@kanjilion9946]

I liked the hodge twins reference i loled at that haha

[@casparfriedrich5272]

Thanks man.!! I think that part about elbows beeing in front of the bar at point B might do the trick for me. Just wanna run to the gym right now and test it. Well well, I'll get there tomorrow.

[@davidthomas4394]

I keep on thinking that he’s telling us to “train on time”

[@nathanrhea8369]

Great video! I've been "trial and erroring" where to bring the bar down and I never thought of hand position in relation to where the bar comes down onto the chest. Thanks!

[@Coachwojo69]

I actually disagree with this. In theory, yes, a straight line may be the most efficient way to move a weight most of the time. But by putting your elbows in front of the bar rather than directly under it (even if it is only a little bit) will put a lot of sheer stress on the joint, especially due to the eccentric. The bench press should be an arching motion rather than a straight line

[@Vecnoran]

Greg Nuckols also disagrees to some extent. He doesn't say it should be an arching path, but he doesn't say it should be one straight line either. strengtheory.com/bench-press-bar-path/ There's a link. I'd be interested to know what Alan thinks of it too if he sees this.

[@SiegePerilousEsauMaltomite]

+Vecnoran Omar isuf did a video recently and in it he showed the bar path for a few elite lifters. They were all curvy arches on the way up.

[@Vecnoran]

Siege Perilous In the article I linked, Greg uses a study that shows something pretty similar. I think he simplifies the slight curves they have, which are inconsistent, into two lines, which you see in about all of them. I'm assuming the idea is that the two straight lines are easier to imagine when you're actually performing the lift. I think Alan's one straight diagonal line might get the same results.

[@crypto-currencyengineer4249]

Learn something new everyday. Thanks for pointing elbow placement out. I haven't talked about moments since my statics class. Thank you for taking the time to educate others. You are very knowledgeable. I wish the best of luck to all your endeavors. I am now a subscriber and a fan.

[@Druid51]

this reminds me of old school Elliott Hulse/Strength Camp. please don't become what he is now

[@rafaelnacha1788]

what is that

[@nickjohnson8537]

A fucking nutter

[@stephenpeter8350]

Ha ha so true . He used to be the man. Now he plays hopscotch in his backyard. That’s what yoga will do to you . Be warned

[@brianloban3407]

@@stephenpeter8350 Had a gym full of powerlifter and pro-am fighters with the same mindset. Until I offered free classes three times a week. Started with six guys giving it a go, and wound up with 23 swearing by it. Done right it's an incredibly easy way to kill fat, increase mobility, and up your strength / co-ordination. Also a lifesaver if you've been at it for years and you're torn up.

[@researcher_21c72]

@@stephenpeter8350 I've been doing yoga for a year now and I am fine. Ik you're joking but there's people who'll take this seriously. Idk what happened to Elliot tho. Don't dislike what he is now but not very interested either.

[@darksavior1187]

Really like and find very helpful the white board diagrams. Its like being in a weight training classroom. It helps me....LEARN UNTAMED!

[@justinwoods535]

Lol, dude, I fucking love your brutal honesty XD

[@pipebz3125]

Finally the video I was waiting for. Nobody told me that I was screwing up my bench press with the motion path. Thanks!

[@stevey1077]

Lol at the Hodge twins reference @ 2:08

[@oliwernyberg]

One of the best videos I've seen about benching

[@EquusLigneus]

2:08 reminded me of hodgettwins lol!

[@lancecalonge7421]

Awesome explanation of bar path. Elbow slightly passed the barbell is something I’m trying tomorrow

[@DaltonHallett]

Hodge twins impressions Hahahaha

[@peterlikesthis]

I had no idea I was making things harder for myself by having an inefficient bar path, cheers Alan! Greetings from London.

[@fightnight14]

How much can your beard bench press?

[@burning_buddha]

More than your mom

[@OmegaMan999]

Man, Thrall I gotta say that the fix I needed was right here in this video right off the bat. Exactly what I needed. Thank you SO much.

[@Darthdeedee91]

i laughed ym ass off at 8:34

[@ronaldhicks1743]

Very detailed, I love it. The Devils in the details, a lot of video tutorials don't understand this. you clearly do. I've learned a lot and already feel my bench press will improve. keep it up :)

[@TheBanderson22]

I gotta teach you what moment arm means my dude. Lol.

[@kevinwong2488]

Very informative video Allan keep it up. Had a question ... why is it bad to bench straight up from say point B to C instead of B to A ?