MASTER THE BASICS OF PRESSING (ACTIVATING YOUR WHOLE PEC) | MIKE VAN WYCK

[@halo2time]

Im glad to see real men speak up. no bs. Straight talk. I’ve been tired of everyone is a winner crap for while. Good luck with your channel. 👍🏽

[@Iam_Glados]

I like reading thru the comments and seeing everyone who is trying this style. I’m new and just found big Mike. Been doing his style for 2 weeks. Hands down best connection ever

[@boz837]

The best part of Mikes videos is that you watch them once and then go back and watch them again and again you find the nuances that you may have missed before. He keeps it so simple. Kinda blows up that mythical creature of “muscle confusion “. I use two pressing machines. Have made so much progress in the last year. He’s the best on KZbin.

[@jeremyyates9379]

I love how you talk sh¡t about people doing stupid stuff. It’s very entertaining💯

[@danielecortesi2869]

You are the anti-hero of the fitness industry and I fucking love it

[@GonD324]

Love these Mike rants. He has a rage that is untethered all while doing the best demonstrations.

[@x1nqq928]

Teacher of bodybuilding . Thank u big man!

[@deano6874]

Not rushing to finish a set and thinking about keeping the tension on the muscle. Just two of the many lessons I have learned coutesey of Mike. I've trained for years, but not like this. The pumps and the soreness after sessions feels like I'm starting from the beginning again. Which perhaps in some ways I am. Thank you Big Fella! I am very grateful to you for helping me to transform my physique.

[@MikeVanWyck]

Happy I can help deano

[@johnmanz626]

Man, I rather you tell me I’m fucked up so I can learn and grow, then someone else tell me good job and do it wrong and not grow!! Thanks for the lessons and content! Plus it’s entertaining

[@MikeVanWyck]

💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@gporr7004]

The problem with society today is too many people are out their that are in denial and need to hear false things about themselves and others who have no problem telling them so. No one can take constructive criticism anymore yet they wonder why they never improve. PLANET FITNESS is an example of society gone made. No judgment zone. Lmao. So come in here looking like shit and we will be proud of you for it while shoving a slice of pizza in your mouth.

[@cszabo8899]

"center yourself and sage your f'n environment." GOLD

[@brennon9755]

"Bro you're 160lbs.... your whole chest needs work" 🤣🤣

[@justinperry1150]

You’re brain and chest are talking and saying “ what about the plate thing “ lmao funniest moment ever dude

[@NightKnight25]

Honestly, this channel has been THE BEST channel I've found on youtube for technical nuances of getting movement patterns correct. I've had a problem connecting with the chest for a while (especially freeweight). I saw one of your previous chest videos, followed it, and IMMEDIATELY felt the difference.

[@rogerh2694]

This guy's actually giving out free IFBB personal training advice. Way more value than day in the life of fitness influencer videos.

[@alexdel8753]

I’m about almost a week deep in watching your videos. Hit back, chest, and arms, (today is legs) and I have been more pumped after a workout and more sore the days following than I have been probably ever. You explain things very well and I find the verbal cues something that plays in my head during my lifts and has made all the difference. Thank you for putting these videos out there 🙏

[@OrganicHispanic209]

"🙏 hey guys welcome to my thing." 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@jimmymccants770]

I was looking for this comment lol

[@pauldouglas9518]

You have literally changed the way i train now, I've been training for 25 years.... Thank you...!!

[@TheIssacbyers]

I absolutely love the way Mike talks, it warms my soul

[@peteragov4795]

Love most of M V W rants, keeping the tension on the muscle and mind ,easy to listen

[@DreamPhysique]

Haha love Big Mike’s videos. Honest and truthful. Period

[@theColonel01]

confession time - i am one of the dick wads that was doing the sideway seated press and now I feel more educated so thank you Mike

[@shamusgallagher798]

Been trying your training style and even after 5 years of training i had the best connection with lower weight gonna see the results come in soon hopefully

[@johnrederick1742]

Been following you for 3 weeks My chest training much improved Thanks

[@chadcuomo8380]

Hey Mike, just wanted to stop by and say how thankful I am to have come across your youtube videos. I've been lifting for almost a decade and have always had trouble connecting with certain muscle groups, and yet I just took your advice and had the best chest workout I've had in my life. I've never felt a contraction in my entire chest in that way before. The way you talk about using your own biomechanics to push the weight through the muscle instead of focusing on just getting the weight from point A to point B made a lightbulb go off in my head like "duh" of course. I can't believe I spent so many years locking up and tensing to try to "isolate" my muscles or doing lifts that I've never connected with because some science study said it was the most "optimal" way to grow. Instead what I've been doing is severely limiting my range of motion and my growth. Keep putting out the great videos. I hope more people find you and take your advice. Cheers.

[@rubencerrillo7512]

Mike said “ I don’t have a fake positivity button” 🤣🤣🤣🤣 always keep it real brother! That why we follow ur lead 💪🏽💯 #wyckedarmy

[@FabledGentleman]

Jay Cutler, to those of you who happens to be unfamiliar with who he is, is one of the best bodybuilders of all time, and had one of the all time greatest overall physiques. He also talked about this, regarding targeting specific chest areas, like upper, lower and mid. Not to mention center and wide. What Jay Cutler said, is that he doesn't believe in it, he believes exactly what Mike is saying here, that if you get a good connection, and you work your chest, the entire chest has to grow, it has no choice. And that comes from a guy who had one hell of an serious physique. Search for "Jay Cutler Mr Olympia 2009" or "Jay Cutler Quad Stomp 2009". Anyways, Mike is also a former professional bodybuilder, so he also knows what he's talking about.

[@MikeVanWyck]

Appreciate the big up

[@FabledGentleman]

@@MikeVanWyck 👍

[@motap001]

Thxs Mike for saying by adjusting the seat will work different parts of the chest. This was one of your better videos..thxs

[@mattb3235]

Man puts everything into perspective so well. Makes me feel like a dip shit for not recognizing it first. Good shit thanks man, keep dumbing it down for us

[@MichaelBronte]

I have to say, I enjoy the commentary almost as much as the smartest training.

[@environmenthaterpollutionl8879]

Mike totally changed the way I train my chest for good, the way he articulates training styles and postures is mind-bogglingly amazing. Keep them vds coming baby 💗

[@seanredman5311]

The articulate Viking is teaching while becoming more condescending and sarcastic……. I like it

[@mohammadsaid9781]

one of the most inteligent trainer learning a lot

[@steveneumann8897]

Your explanations are just fantastic. I think for most of us following you it's really a basic lesson, also for those who have been training for several years. Me included. What's really a shame is that unfortunately you weren't known much earlier, why anyway. You're the kind of coach this sport needs

[@klb1718]

Nooooooo Big Mike!!! You just exposed the "chest hack". I love you see fools do that exercise...I gives me a good laugh 🤣. Nuff respect Big Mike

[@robc826]

Love the way you put things into perspective.

[@madaboutexerciseby-omswaru3487]

You are creating a new era of bodybuilding.. Few old school bodybuilder apply this type of technique.. But you established fully in. Perfection 🙌✌️💪

[@SPIROS0321]

Just plain raw and to the point. Those that can't handle the truth can watch Richard Simmons.

[@prateektalwar6134]

I think all bodybuilders should watch this is top tier advice

[@orinthorax]

Can tell you're gonna blow up in popularity over the summer

[@JohnSmith-ol5fs]

Lmao😂😂😂" we need to do the plate thing". Oh fuck im dying 🤣

[@stevenjohnson24]

Yo he’s so fucking unintentionally funny.

[@sandyarbuckle6174]

Man you bring it right!, ain't no babies doing this, supposed to be men!❤️👍🏾💪🏾💯

[@marcusvalera5406]

What else can I say......Pure Gold.

[@armandomartinez5492]

Been following you since day one here in KZbin love the content brotha!

[@MikeVanWyck]

Appreciate the support Armando

[@aceshibyoch9603]

LMAO Busted.... I did that sideways single-arm thing.... wasn't too bad, but didn't get the "connection" as from others. Mike is the Gordon Ramsey of Bodybuilding. Love the vids. DO NOT CHANGE PLEASE! Be true to thine self and keep the videos coming.

[@MikeVanWyck]

Just getting started my friend

[@elizabethdawkins5797]

Mike I love the way you talk specially when you make the funny voice 😅

[@BENCHIPED]

Mike you're f uc lking great. Don't ever change. Love these vids...

[@sgauna83]

Man that ending though 😂😂. Thanks for all the helpful advice, I’ve definitely made some improvements.

[@styleyK]

My head was in a crap place this morning, I felt tired and unmotivated. I watch a couple of your videos and I just got back in from a gym session. You gave me the verbal kick I needed today, thank you. Oh and alot of the dumb stuff you mentioned that people do I saw alot of that today, I just giggled to myself and kept training😄🙏🏿👍🏿

[@mikehammer2408]

Brother I love the insults- Fn GOLD 🏆

[@donmarek4460]

Thanks for being real.

[@beastlife9453]

everything is smooth af

[@michaeldelloiacono6808]

My favorite KZbin videos to watch!!! keep them coming #thewickedfew

[@MikeVanWyck]

💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@maze7207]

It's like making yourself part of the machine your working with. good stuff I'm not new but u showed me some new ways keep dropping videos I'm always in to learning new stuff

[@stevecutz13]

“They’re dupping you guys” 🤣💀 dude I love your contact! Learned so much from watching you and avoiding fucking injury with unnecessary workouts lol keep on the content 🤙🏼 #Herebeforethe1MillionSubscribers #wyckedgang

[@wasimfiroz2137]

Big Mike!! Nice to hear you, started working out after 2months as my father is recovering, looking forward.

[@MattFlyFisher]

Mike's rant on this one had me fuckin dying laughing😭☠️

[@jamesroberts2634]

I like the way you think so I will keep following, Awesome!

[@truthhitshard]

I am so thankful for your content. That is some serious stuff. I just followed your advice and it works phenomenal. I never had my chest pumpt so hard and the pain is glorious.

[@georgienchev2176]

the best youtube channel eva !!!!! Thank you Mike! real words! The end of the video was more than good :))))))))))))) Respect !

[@marcusfarrell7478]

That fly machine ….. I’m super jealous. Pec dec is great but I think I could isolate lower chest way easier with that. Thanks for the videos.

[@brucele2776]

I'm sorry but you can not isolate the lower pec fibers of the chest. Even push downward

[@jeremybranham1562]

Keep on talking the way you do love it about damn time someone tells it like it is

[@jakefromstatefarm5204]

Weird how all the "harshest" fitness people on KZbin are Canadian. Isn't the stereotype that you guys are super polite? LoL! 😂👍

[@rogerh2694]

"He's so mad!" lol Above it all, learning a lot from these vids especially what Mike is mad about

[@danielmoses3751]

Great advice! 💯

[@jasonrichardson8324]

Tag your friends! Try this in your next workout! 🤣🤣🤣 Really appreciate you being real Mike. Thanks for the content.

[@MikeVanWyck]

You’re welcome. Happy to help

[@eddyfields3318]

"hey guys, welcome to my thing" HAHAHA ☠

[@ThePensmith78]

Made the whole video at 10:00 …. I couldn’t agree more. Well said Mike! 😂

[@BJTF3D]

Big Mike don’t joke about the Moz sticks👀👀 we ready for em 😂

[@donyellmcgee8236]

A GREAT & HILARIOUS video! Fast forward to 9:21 "Hi guys welcome to my thing!" Man I was literally in tears laughing! Mike sounded like Richard Simmons! Lol!!!!!!!!

[@delmarmeadows3305]

Thanks coach

[@paulhallett1936]

Awesome Big Mike watching for a while now, been training 5 started bit later in life in my mid 40s find your style of training and videos super helpful and insightful thanks so much for sharing

[@noscorbet]

Just found your channel! Love it! Thank you!

[@emirmcelrath9333]

I definitely appreciate your concept of proper technique of weightlifting. It absolutely helps me , with having injuries of either too heavy or improperly. Continue on with your knowledge Oh yeah I would like to purchase some merchandise from you

[@MikeVanWyck]

Happy to help. New merch is coming very soon

[@johnnytapia8416]

I appreciate your wisdom and knowledge ur helping me as a beginner learning how to workout the right way thanks you

[@markwilliams5792]

Would love to have access to a fly machine like you have in the video. I’ve never been one of those assholes in the gym to take up two cables and hog the entire station so I can do crossovers.

[@user-xs4rm1ti8f]

True Leader thanks Mike these tips are amazing and the impressions have me dying laughing 🤣

[@jessefigueroa5737]

Big Mike, PLEASE STOP! your killing me here! I'm watching you as I'm doing chest and laughing my ass off with what your saying in those comical voices😅😂🤣next merch. Drop wycked Mike's mozzarella sticks!! I have to turn you off now so I can get thru this workout🤣🤣 but I can't wait to watch the rest of it!! Your the man!

[@nat_cross]

That ending was awesome... Where's the kids KZbin channel, we all should subscribe just because of that... 😅

[@SXMSXTXN999]

“lets support everybody in their journey” 😂😂😂😂😂

[@OGgrinder]

Big Mike ✅

[@wraith9112]

I've seen someone doing that exercise , at 5:15 ,at the gym and thanks to you my first thought was, "that idiot saw that on tik tok". I saw a guy doing an exercise that looked so idiotic i almost started laughing as your voice popped into my head calling him a f'ing moron.

[@leonardwilliams2796]

i love these videos i talk dis way too

[@mmcnamara35able]

I'm with you on the covered patio with a fan 🤣🤣🤣

[@anthonyholden5018]

Straight talking is honest and there is nothing wrong with that. I may not like it at the time but when I go home I think, 'That guy is right you know.' As opposed to the opposite, 'I'm with you on your journey,.'

[@narule2695]

8:05 was the best thing I have ever heard 🤣

[@jasonrollins961]

Real talk!! FOCM…..

[@sunnypatel1045]

Love your videos mate. Would you mind doing a video on biceps movements please

[@shaun587]

Great content. 24:45 that piece of information there 👌 👏

[@Joe-rp7hi]

Forget Charles glass, this is the godfather of body building!! Basics, enough said then everthing will fall into place.

[@jdyas55]

Mike is the master of blowing up the Fixed Idea. Example of a fixed idea is the Red Coats saying the way you fight a war is wear RED coats and march in straight line. Mike saying you you can just move the seat up and down the chest doesn’t know it’s the same machine is the equivalent of picking the Redcoats off from behind a stone wall

[@jamesgoodman7853]

Another gem. I was attacking the machines with a fist grip knuckles forward prior to your videos. I've tried switching my hand placement and man... It's a whole new experience 👏🏽💯

[@lifegreat3874]

Mike love your style of training helped me in a lot of ways my back has going so much better and I actually learned to connect. I do your style n my own .. but love watching ppl do the plate press bullshit 😂.. but I wanna improve so I pay attention to what your saying..

[@elizabethdawkins5797]

Thank you Mike you always make crack

[@nikimorrison6278]

Absolutely love this Fk that fake positivity bs Can relate to Mike more than eny one else in this industry , real talk no bs, strait to the point and humble about it Big love, huge respect for Big Mike Fcn legend love from Australia 🇦🇺

[@gymvision1905]

Great videooooooo🥶

[@dougjohnson8610]

4:43 I literally saw someone doing that today at metroflex

[@TheeYoke]

Love the content! One of my odd goals as you can say, is to be able to do an “actual” Jay quad stomp. One day 😂

[@donaldstiles397]

People can't handle the truth,I find Mr.Wyck refreshing,most of these coaches,trainers are like shady used car salesmen. I started watching Mike several weeks ago,and I've been lifting since 1989,and I've not been lifting correctly for years,which explains my injuries probably. In short,learn from Mr.Wyck and if the way he is hurts your feelings,take your candyass somewhere else,Mike is helping people lift correctly for maximum benefit.

[@roknows5267]

don't ever change

[@samfogleman271]

The weirdest feeling is a pectoral pump WHILE your pressing! It’s cool once you understand it but it’s weird at first! Lol Big Mike is extremely knowledgeable on lifting!

[@Yoshi.337]

@MikeVanWyck First off im familiar with cues/mind muscle connection, at least i def get the idea.. im trying to really improve on this, thats why im watching your stuff. But listening to your cues at first was almost annoying like, man wtf is this guy talking about. But man youve helped me so damn much in achieving a pump in target area. Chest - falling away from the weight and not pushing it out. Lat row, extend arm w chest up and chin back. Rear delt on fly machine- just extending my arms forward and focusing on my hands (not pinching traps back) had me SMACKING my rear delts. Thanks for your content man i think youre helping a lot of people. Mind muscle is a complete alien idea for new lifters and can even be for those who have been lifting for 15 years