Showing Mark Bell How Benching Is Done Right | Super Training Chronicles| Part 2

After crushing our pecs, Mark asked us to run him though the ropes of how we teach others to bench!
:22 Determining Grip Width
2:55 Should You Arch? Is it safe?
4:46 Determining Foot Position
6:15 How To Use Leg Drive
7:50 Bar Path
10:20 How I Wrap My Wrists
11:28 How Hayden Wraps His Wrist
16:26 Upper Back Position
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[@Kevin-ll5vu]

Wow I love this. Straight to the point no bullshit intro no bullshit cuts.. continual flow of information. Thank you

[@TheRealGuywithoutaMustache]

Mark's a funny guy, he looks fun to be around with.

[@RedgraveStrength]

It's his main character trait for sure😅

[@jessemagnus997]

He also seems really kind, once you get past his silliness.

[@StefiCohen]

Whats up my babies! There are tons of gems in todays video! Here are time stamps for each part! 0:22 Determining Grip Width 2:55 Should You Arch? Is it safe? 4:46 Determining Foot Position 6:15 How To Use Leg Drive 7:50 Bar Path 10:20 How I Wrap My Wrists 11:28 How Hayden Wraps His Wrist 16:26 Upper Back Position

[@dinos0123]

I just finished chest training from your program. I've never done better chest day! I will definitely be incorporating tips from the video! Thank you!

[@Kevflar]

Tnx! Can you post a link to one of the studies that dispute the up and back barpath?

[@markhealey1849]

Hate to be that guy, but you put a timestamp link for upper back position that links to a time after the end of this video

[@spacemanhunter999]

Stefi you are awesome girl, keep it up, I learn a lot from your videos, thank you

[@codycrabtree4743]

we are not worthy Stef

[@atlassadsad7422]

11:00 jesus christ stefi's arms are massive.

[@traviss9059]

They have to be to carry that massive rock on her ring finger.

[@gaarcemail]

I have not seen her vids in a few months, my reactions where the same. She is so well toned, symmetric, but her legs are still my favorite.

[@thatoneguy8493]

Wow I always thought most people didn’t know how to wear wraps correctly. The way Hayden explained makes sense to what I’ve assumed is wrong before. Mmmm humble pie 🥧

[@haydenbowe4610]

Happy to help!

[@thatoneguy8493]

Hayden Bowe first sub!!! Lol

[@frqsterling9630]

The comment he made at 1:25 about how in hockey they did CG bench because "You dont push someone like this, you push like this" is the same thing our football coaches tell us when we bench: "you dont block like this, you block like this"

[@haydenbowe4610]

The logic is flawed, but it sounds like something that could be right, haha.

[@msven]

I am so glad I subscribed recently....now I'm going back through historic videos. SOOO much knowledge to pick up.

[@blackedmirror5073]

You are great at coaching! Wow, that grip thing was exactly what I needed to hear at this time.

[@saikalra2015]

Her knowledge is crazy 🔥

[@Joe.D.Sheppard]

So much information, I'm drooling.

[@bennygilligan]

Brilliant advice guys well done

I think 90 percent of people have a misconception on leg drive, most people think it's just to give you momentum to push/throw bar off the chest. It does do that but think of leg drive as something that stabilizes your upper body into the bench when you lift. When you dont you leg drive and stiffen against the bench when you bring the bar towards your chest your back rocks on the bench then you upper body gets loose. When you're lose, you can't push effectively but when you leg drive and have a reasonable weight in your hand your back is very stable.

[@BLOEDVLEK]

You're right. Its there as a transfer of force only. You don't bench with your legs, but you'll get nothing out of your upper body if they're not switched on. I also like to think of it as a means to reinforce the arch by driving your torso and ribcage up toward your shoulders.

[@ZenithAngel]

Collab with Bama Burr , would be epic

[@mr.d_88]

Holy fuck I learned something about wrist wrapping for sure! So helpful!!!

[@markod442]

For the size of Hayden he is one F-Ing strong dude was watching pulling some crazy weight on another video ,

[@duckslayer11000]

Eric spoto's forearms could have easily been mistaken for quads.

[@lavonprince3530]

Thanks for the information...

[@alexakos1223]

great video as always it's time to bench 365 all i need it's litle more time

[@haydenbowe4610]

Get it!

[@alexakos1223]

@@haydenbowe4610 I'll try my best thanks man

[@livingdeadfitness1528]

9:09 powerful AF.

[@thelawncaregivers6034]

Awesome advice 👍!!!

[@theweightlifterknownasbobw7707]

this reminds me of the time you made a bench tutorial with Dan Green and your bench 'expert' did EVERYTHING wrong

[@cobrinha.9]

anyone else hear a constant ringing

[@CCSABCD]

yes i got a headache from it

[@eljoshua8651]

Hi 👋 Stefi

[@Abu_al-rrub]

About the tip of Pushing the bar up- backward , I’ve learnt this couple months ago, but I can’t feel like I’m training my chest at all on the top of movement, and the opposite completely when I push up-forward, my chest begins to burn so bad, any comments about this?

[@gabem5340]

well 1 year later... the pushing the bar backwards is a powerlifting technique to make you be able to lift more weight, not to activate chest muscles. so it really just depends on what ur goals are, bigger chest, or lifting more weight

[@jamesdaley1852]

thats amazing i was just thinking the same thing , that stefi is extremely cute , but she is also extremely , smart and powerful . so , i just make sure i am listening to what she is saying , yes stefi is a georgeous girl thats obvious ,but also much respect is in order ,,

[@Tcrror]

...why, do, you use, so, many, commas?

[@willcresson8776]

What fed(s) allow you to have that much of your hand covered by your wrist-wrap? Definitely wouldn't be allowed to wrap like that in the USPA.

[@nathangodin6774]

Is stefi on gear ????? Or what

[@harryscrotum007]

What do you think Lol?

[@Z_Santan]

Who cares what she does

[@thechosenone8886]

Yes theres no question....

[@jpw5722]

What supplements do they use ?

[@jaroddralston4462]

Are they wearing the slingshot wrist wraps? I don’t think I’ve seen that style before?

[@haydenbowe4610]

Yep, they're new.

[@RedgraveStrength]

Proceeds to take all the weight off😂

[@leedowner2249]

Does mark bell really need a bench press lesson?

[@ottowelt4378]

Mark is awesome in pretending he doesnt know anything and in asking question a beginner would ask

[@jmber27]

😂

[@GrantonMcCormack]

Do you really think this video is for Mark.

[@leedowner2249]

@@GrantonMcCormack yes he's new to lifting so he needs some advice

[@MikeYt673]

Mark looks lean af lately

[@BV-jq2vg]

Please fix the really high pitch dog whistle noize

[@thechosenone8886]

Is the title of these serious Mark Bell can teach you way more than you could ever teach him on Bench LMFAOOO

[@fernandohenriquerocha240]

Kinda hilarious how this random dude is teaching Mark Bell how to bench but ok

[@malli69]

All these guys on here saying she's on PED'S, well why don't you take It and see if you can do what she does and then your feelings won't be hurt.

[@thechosenone8886]

She is dumbass it's not a question of if it's only a question of what shes on

[@Perhelgeworkoutshow]

@@thechosenone8886 and u are jealus because she can bench more then u? stop crying boy

[@melvingenao550]

@@Perhelgeworkoutshow no one is crying off of her weak ass bench lol. If I don't see Larry wheels type of weight on the bench it's not impressive.

[@thechosenone8886]

@@Perhelgeworkoutshow theres no way in fuck she can bench anywhere close to me that's my strongest lift just naturally without even training for bench I bench 400+ doubt she can come anywhere close

[@thechosenone8886]

@@Perhelgeworkoutshow you're but hurt not sure why unless your her or her friend which I'm sure you're not and facts are facts shes on peds period

[@theylivewesee1674]

Mark looking swollen

[@rickniu4153]

I find wrapping makes my bench weaker at near max weights but they feel great for higher rep ranges. Am I doing something wrong?

[@boydmccollum692]

It could be how your wrapping. It could also be where on your hand you are gripping the bar and your form/bar path.I’d recommend finding a powerlifting coach to go over it with you.

[@mattthompson9480]

Hi Stephanie just watched the recent video on bench press form proper. Good video thanks for the instruction. Have a question for you. I am stuck on my sumo deadlifts. I am not a competitor. Just work out for the self health at 57 years old. I am stuck right now and by this December 2019 I would like to move up 65 pounds on my sumo deadlifts. I know that does not sound like much to some but to me it means a lot. I have been doing strength training on a weekly basis. I I am not concerned about max effort. However I set goals for myself and Weekly I will add weight to push myself. I don’t like to stay complacent with the same weight. Frankly I focus more on Core and leg strength training So I am a stronger deadlifter. Any advice on Jeaneen that 65 pound game on deadliift please? Matt. Colorado

[@urgamecshk]

depends where the sticking point it dude

[@codydaves1068]

I’m just trying to figure out who the blonde girl was. ❤️

[@abisheks2418]

Bad camera work!

[@kevinlopes548]

nice video, but everyone STILL has their own ways and methods. So still no clear concise instruction

[@ChinChillR63s]

Who is that blonde? Looks like she just loves being in shots but does nothing to add to the content 🤷🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️

[@noteimporta2880]

Driving the force through your toes is stupid.. hello tendonitis in your knees and splints in your shins. Plant your fooking heels.

[@HYBRIDPerformanceMethod]

Never heard of someone having those issues with heels up. Some people do it because it helps them and is more comfortable for them. If what you’re saying was the only outcome from it, it wouldn’t be used!

[@SethAKPI]

Women trying to teach bench, dislike and leave.

[@paulinelopez2865]

Seth Deadlifts men too insecure with their masculinity can’t possibly learn something from a woman

[@Tcrror]

She can probably lift more than you. Go back to the 1960's.

[@FugglesRift]

ok brosef, go look up jennifer thompson, one of the best bench pressers in the world. im pretty sure you could learn something from both of these women.

[@SethAKPI]

Pauline Lopez 😂😂😂

[@SethAKPI]

Hay Knee I would if I could.

[@PancakesNWeights]

My right arm really struggles to keep up with my left (although I am right arm dominant) would you suggest working more with dumbbells to strengthen that weak side? My bench always gets lopsided the heavier I go because of the weakness from my right side.

[@boydmccollum692]

Pancakes N Weights Yes, definitely. The downside to only doing barbell work is that one side begins to dominate. This also happens in the squat. Don’t forget to do dumbbell work for your shoulders and triceps - once off the chest the bench press is more front shoulder and triceps. You could also check to see if you’re losing tightness in your upper back/torso as you lift the weight.

[@FugglesRift]

if you have a strength imbalance in your chest like i do theres a good chance that one side is weaker than the other, thats the symptom. the logic to use dumbells instead of a barbell makes sense right?? force both sides to do the same amount of work, but its not a solution. the cause is not that you have a weak side, its more likely that (like mine) you have a hard time getting your chest to fire on the right side during the bench. doing dumbell work will not fix this, its a different movement. believe me i could shoulder/tricep the weight up just fine and still not hit the pec. you need to learn to activate both sides equally, then over time once your right side is firing it will progress hopefully up to the left side. train to the technical failure of your weak side, yeah your left is going to have more reps in the tank but thats ok. the best way i have found to get your chest activated is to really pull your shoulders down and back before the lift (this is really hard with dumbells). after you unrack the weight row the weight down using your lats (like stefi says) use the cue "pulling your chest UP to the bar" this really helps open the chest up on the eccentric, then initiate the lift with your chest NOT your shoulders. dont try to get extra range of motion at the top by rolling your shoulders forward. if you need help feeling your chest activate think about squeezing the bar from the knurling in towards the center (like your trying to make the bar shorter as if it extends/retracts from the center). practice practice practice the movement using light weight. if it gets heavy youll just go back to your old form to get the weight up. its not about completing the lift, its about memorizing the proper body mechanics. dumbells do work great once you learn the movement, it can be a challenge to get set however so you have a solid platform to bench off of. i HIGHLY recommend doing dumbells off the floor instead of a bench at first. your range of motion goes down but you can learn how to set up with the weight. same thing, dig your shoulders back and down into the floor, use light weights, pull your chest apart on the way down like your trying to bring your elbows together behind you, or like your trying to lift yourself off the floor using your elbows. good luck!

[@PancakesNWeights]

@@FugglesRift thanks so much, ill give this a try!