ME Bench - bench technique & ankle mobility

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[@dcs241]

That banded ankle mobility exercise allowed me, for the first time ever, to have a more upright torso in my high bar squat. I've tried every other mobility exercise out there I could find (between you, K Star, etc) and nothing has helped as much as this. THANK YOU!

[@BasementBrandon]

Nice insight

[@TunnelVisionAthletic]

awesome ankle mobility tip

[@Jimmyboi860]

always look forward to your vids popping up in my subscription brother. your vids def have helped me improve in my mobility and form/technique

[@gurmindersanghera9081]

Bryce you are a legend! Been waiting for a new training video from you, all the best with TSA!

[@EssenceofWombat]

thanks for finally posting a new video and definitely thanks for all the squat related mobility exercises you include. i use a squat style almost identical to yours and your mobility stuff is really usefull

[@PhilosophicalWeightlifting]

Awesome video Bryce. Can't wait to try that stretch tomorrow and see how it helps my squat.

[@jmoss97]

Great ankle mobility stretch. Saw you on Brandon Cambell's channel. Between that video and this one I subbed. Keep the good vids coming.

[@jackcameron2254]

Awsome vid man I wish you would post a bit more frequently your the best!

[@soundoftheclouds]

I'm new to strength training and your videos have been a great source of info and inspiration for me. Thank you, Bryce. I'm having a lot of trouble keeping my upper back in place during bench, its very frustrating. I cant keep them together during the latter movement. I understand why this is done, but in practice it feels counter intuitive to focus on keeping one part of your body back while pushing another forward. Unless I'm doing it incorrectly.

[@mittyfitness]

great mobility tip. I had an operation on my feet when i was 6months old that severely limits dorsiflexsion, even with olympic shoes. i hadnt ever performed a squat for about 2 years of training due to it. Who knew low bar, moderate-wide stance squats existed...?!

[@brycebyte]

I'm glad you found a squat stance that worked!

[@TylerH2055]

Bryce Lewis Bryce, any thoughts on smolov or sheiko?

[@BG-gn9jo]

+Bryce Lewis Nice vid! Question, any tips for getting your chest up that high to reduce the range of motion? I am a tall guy and I just haven't figured out how to get my chest up that much, which makes my arms range of motion quite big and my triceps go past parallel to the floor. Any feedback would be appreciated! Thanks!

[@brianrigney9462]

That stretch looks brutal/awesome. I'll have to give it a try

[@nickford7011]

Fucking love the explosiveness! I actually started using this bench at the gym I go to after I saw this video. All the others have a lip that doesn't allow me to pull the bar out.

[@RsSlay]

Finally another video, thank god. Or rather, thank Bryce.

[@crashii]

Thank you for the dorsiflexion stretch! beauty!

[@rachaelfitness]

thank you so much for making these videos!! your inspire so many of us :)

[@LazyBoyLifting]

Really interesting and helpful video. Thanks for sharing.

[@CaptJohnsBar]

That wide grip incline is rotator cuff suicide for me !

[@loklok354]

Capt. John's Bar yeah, feeling the pain watching this....

[@srs26714]

Great info/video as always, thanks!

[@cronindan10]

I've got squats tomorrow and ive got bad DOMS in my hamstrings from dead lifts on Wednesday, is there anything I can do now to make it better tomorrow to hit my numbers? Thanks

[@inverted_g]

Always great content Bryce. Little bits of info that really help. Your lifts always look so smooth and sweet. Thanks also for the like on my FB page (one arm handstand fun). Made my night ;o)

[@gerrenx7]

you are strong as fuck man

[@WarChortle]

You can blame LoA for making you late on your own videos :P I really like your holistic approach to strength, fitness, and life.

[@TiberiusStorm]

B, What weightlifting shoes do you like for squats??

[@xdraztiikx]

What band is that orange one in the video?

[@SteffenAJensen]

Have you tried holding just a TINY bit wider on the benchpress? I see you have a very 'close' grip?

[@MonsterMass3d]

What molecule is that on your arm??

[@Fit4Life921]

great videos as always! do you know how high that box is that you were using for that stretch?

[@brycebyte]

Looks to be about 20"

[@Fit4Life921]

awesome, i'm gonna try that out. ankle dorsiflexion is something i've been working on but haven't found a way to provide enough force to change the tissue significantly. hopefully this does the trick.

[@nicolosi83]

your bench form is indeed robotic as you call it perfect form bro! do you find that doing pause reps will benefit your touch and go reps?

[@billymead2011]

An upload !? :o

[@Drfinnest16]

So in order to make that U elbow shape you let your elbows touch your ribs sorta while benching?

[@brycebyte]

Not quite...you're basically looking to preserve vertical forearm segments in the bottom of the bench press with elbows slightly tucked.

[@Fugue602]

I have the same sticking point you do. Any advice? Also, where'd you get those shorts? been looking for some like that.

[@brycebyte]

Basically getting stronger. So, speed work and DB presses or DB floor presses are movements I love. Shorts were on sale from sport chalet or sports authority I believe, a year ago.

[@fidelfrasco2653]

Bryce, would you still apply the same techniques for flat dumb bell press?

[@brycebyte]

Absolutely Fidel!

[@ltreeh]

Thanks for the mobility tip! I'm 6'3 with long femurs and my ankle mobility sucks--my knee barely goes over my toes even with Oly shoes, so it's definitely something I need to work on. That's the Elite FTS Light band right? Also, your Bench is just sick, man.

[@brycebyte]

Yep the EFS light band. Rogue #3 is the same too.

[@Radiation4TheNation]

Bryce Lewis Bryce do you think squat toilets help with mobility, srs? I find people from countries that use those are more flexible. I am also fortunate to be able to to ATG squat without mobility issues, but it does surprise me to see even girls here in north america who can't squat without going on their tippy toes.

[@graashuepf]

What kinda Under Armour longsleeve is that? Can't find it!!!!!!

[@arandom1000]

how high is the heel in your squat shoes? I'm pretty sure IPF only allows max 5cm

[@ltreeh]

They're Nike Romaleos, 0.75inch heel. Guaranteed he can use them, they're one of the most popular weightlifting shoes along with the Adidas AdiPowers.

[@simonadebisi1869]

stronk musklez

[@NoWayJose096]

Opinions on barbell brigade?

[@eolmos23]

what does RPE stand for and what is it for? but great video!

[@PhilosophicalWeightlifting]

Rate of perceived exertion. It helps adjust your training to how your body is up to performing on that particular day.

[@Holtii14]

i keep losing upper back tightness thus my arch, my shoulders always slide away from me because the bench is slippery :/

[@GudMarty]

I always bench either after I deadlift or squat and the fact that my back is sweaty helps my back be more sticky to the bench lmao. Pretty gross but it definitely helps me keep my arch and increase my leg drive.

[@Holtii14]

GusMartin2 yeh bench is my 3rd movement on upper days, but I have been wearing a hoodie because I sweat a bit, might have to start removing it see how it helps ;)

[@12idk]

in!

[@LTejano85]

steve who's channel? im just interested in learning more.

[@brycebyte]

Steve Kleva, Slovation

[@LTejano85]

Thanks so much, I wasn't expecting a response.

[@fidelguajard]

Hey Bryce! Your getting really strong man. Do you ever plan on getting lean again or even compete in BB?

[@brycebyte]

no sir, gonna stay with powerlifting but will likely look a lot leaner at 204's

[@BBDOMS]

Bryce Lewis Heavy weights and binge eating for life!

[@fidelguajard]

Peter Pham dont get me started with the nutella and sushi. Lol

[@fidelguajard]

Bryce Lewis nice! whats your bw at the moment?

[@brycebyte]

fidelgm11 lol you guys. 218 and headed down to 205

[@elementbrds]

fucking great speed on your lifts man. looked like you easily had the power for that 1RM, just didn't quite hit it right.

[@brycebyte]

Thanks Chris, I'll get it :) Speed work in various forms has been making a tremendous difference over the years

[@churde]

In on this

[@DanKingZzz]

How long did it take for you to bench over 405?

[@brycebyte]

oh man, like 5-6 years of focusing on barbell bench press. I've been working out consistently for ~8 years, around 5 focused on strength training.

[@mister69999]

you've put on a ton of size. Whats your diet and supplementation like?

[@brycebyte]

Just eating a ton, really. I put on too much fat, but that's alright. Supplementation is just protein powder, Tier 1, and a multi. It was really food that brought me up to 220

[@blackgoku7221]

4:41 omar surfclam...is that you?!?!

[@ryanfromli]

This guy reps my 1RM like it's fucking candy i hate my chest

[@NicSpillane]

look at the person benching in mirror at 4:00. dat form doe

[@S34Ninc]

I don't get it. It says "ME Squat" in the title but all I saw was a max effort bench???

[@filosoraptor9000]

TSA!

[@Radiation4TheNation]

Brah, please turn down the intro volume, there is huge volume discrepancy between that and the actual footage.

[@brycebyte]

apologies.

[@Radiation4TheNation]

Np man, just thought I would mention it, since I love watching your vids :) But living in apartments have its issues lol.

[@Hersheyquest]

6:20 dat outfit

[@EssenceofWombat]

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