So You Think You Can Bench Press? Supplemental Exercise for Bench Gains

To continue the “So you still think you can bench?” series, Elitefts Coach & Columnist Swede Burns goes over Mechanically Similar Movements (MSM). Swede coaches Tragen Moore on the Floor press to build the bench press.
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Time Stamps
Intro - 0:00
Mechanically Similar Movements (MSM) - 0:27
New elitefts bench - 0:40
Reasoning for MSM - 2:45
Rep schemes - 4:19
Where people usually fail on the bench press -7:09
Head coming up while benching - 8:39
Next episode teaser - 11:49
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[@dic4]

Dude, I wish I could go back in time to when I was Tragens age. The knowledge he’s getting right now is invaluable. Great video.

[@gravitytraining6516]

When you were his age, was it the age of bro splits and chicken/broccoli/rice?

[@METAL__MECHANIC]

@@gravitytraining6516 for sure! If I could go back to my late teens when i started working out to lose weight I would of focused more on gaining strength then loosing weight.

[@eyeofthetiger666satan]

@@METAL__MECHANIC same here man. I would've also started a lot sooner than 21 years old..

[@richardmartinez739]

Swede is the Bob Ross of powerlifting.

[@Emresinho]

Agree

[@tomwilliams3581]

Happy accidents....

[@bergmanhoffstein801]

JM ???

[@Emresinho]

@@pryme2013 lol so is albert einstein 😅

[@AbesamisM]

How

[@jackiecarpenter7747]

Are we gonna get a squat video from swede!? Hope so!

[@HarishVaithy]

Swede Burns gives off such a chill vibe, great coach

[@ncdozer3103]

I implemented the setup from the last two video and added 20lbs on my bench the first session. Thanks so much

[@user-ud2pu8ij6b]

Same here won what will be last raw bench contest an put on about 15 on my bench

[@Uncle_Tijikun]

That martial arts like precision in the details of the movement...I love that

[@pazjake8753]

Props to this guy for sleeping in his car then training.

[@austinschiefelbein1099]

Dude I've been stuck not being able to go above 225 for awhile on my bench I watched your video put more effort into focusing on my set up and I was able to press 265×3 which in August I had maxed out at 260

[@daniel1RM]

i think getting stuck at 225 is more about your programming than technique, technique perfection helps a lot in (relatively) heavy weights,

[@austinschiefelbein1099]

@@daniel1RM Its also been a ton of injuries unfortunately. My shoulder and elbow doesn't like me.

[@daniel1RM]

@@austinschiefelbein1099 ohh yeah you cant keep benching if you are injured, i suggest you do more arm shoulder and chest exercises to build a good structure first, of course keep benching but try not to go for maxes, and treat your injuries, do a good warm up and always stretch at the end

[@richardmikhael325]

Looks like I have something to add to my training to reach that 405 bench!

[@gravitytraining6516]

Let's get it

[@user-zb3lr3ke4f]

I implemented some of the stuff from the setup video and hit a PR, but my mid back is so sore lol. I haven't had doms like this in so long, feels good

[@angrygamer9218]

Amazing series, keep them coming, they've helped me so much with my bench

[@danick1477]

I really like his explanation, helps a lot for someone who’s never been shown properly how to bench.

[@ultrafloss492]

I train more in the realm of bodybuilding and these videos are incredibly helpful in order to maximise my effort and stay conscious of the oppositional force. Thanks very much!

[@markf3494]

That was a great video and great explanation... wish I had the benefit of his experience when I was younger!

[@flippino35]

walk the scaps and reach has been very helpful. thank you

[@Frank-kw3tq]

I like that more than a floor press it takes my big ass 5 minutes to get up from the ground after a set 😂

[@21RedRabbit]

Just enough time to lay back down again then

[@bergmanhoffstein801]

Who says you have to get back up May as well just stay on the floor

[@masonnowak5660]

Why do you think Dave created it lol!

[@corymcmillan5002]

Makes me really want to buy the book

[@nilo7727]

Dude nice man more good shit from Swede!!👍👌👏💪😎

[@buttadick]

Swede looks like a more badass version of Hugh Jackman.

[@jamok3]

That kid looks like a young Akuma! 👊

[@anujpatel5573]

Liked the video 0:07 in. This is amazing content

[@Emresinho]

Cues noted! Thanks benchpress god 😎

[@donutfitness6324]

These videos are great. More with Tim trying to deadlift please. I like watching my boy Tim look like a squirrel trying to f*ck a football 😁😂 I kid I kid.

[@user-ud2pu8ij6b]

I wish I had a gym like this Tate!!

[@BrimhallBarbellClub]

When are you going to sell Elite FTS bumpers like that?

[@manicmandownup]

Subtitle these sessions, “Swede Breathes”

[@jakesimmonds5043]

Does benching with your shoulders back and down increase strength in the long run? I'm doing it and I'm much weaker but I'm getting stronger with it. Will I eventually be stronger with this technique?

[@Aguynearu]

Yes because it’s more efficient to move more weight

[@dmjohnson065]

what does he mean when he says reach ??

[@BigChrisFromTheSix]

First 🥳🥳🥳 *%10 STRENGTH ADDED TO BENCH PR*

[@rodrigodelgado4766]

So what's the difference between this lift and an actual bench? Is it like a Spoto press with an isometric hold in arching the back?

[@Harry-pf5lc]

Can anyone tell me what the “reach” cue is please ?

[@Aguynearu]

I think it’s like bring your chest toward the bar and not bringing the bar to your chest

[@187_RT]

What exactly does reach mean?

[@jpc123ful]

Im with USO 187: Please explain Reach.

[@mcfero1]

In one video he explained that when he is saying reach he is wanting the kid to stick his chest out, tighten up his scapulas... reach the chest to the bar. The kid doesn’t do it very well but that’s how I am understanding it.

[@Greg-wz6fp]

Big fan of Swede but isn’t this just a Spoto press?

[@garrettgraves998]

This is a floor press. The elbows hit the pads and limit the ROM. A spoto press is a paused bench just above the chest (not touching) and then you fire out of the hole.

[@Izitnu]

Floor press is normally done...on the floor...but this bench allows your elbows to hit the pads to limit your ROM like a floor press would but you can set up like you would on a normal bench which has a lot of benefits.

[@Greg-wz6fp]

@@garrettgraves998 gotcha thnx was confused I need to read the 5th set book

[@Greg-wz6fp]

@@Izitnu thnx

[@juliawilliams1355]

I know I can bench press. Do I think I can bench press well? Not really.

[@RobertWadlow292]

I think this bench press technique minutiae gets overblown sometimes. I just try to get really tight, retract my scapula and use a bit of leg drive and leave it at that. I find if I think too much about everything while I'm lifting it screws up my technique

[@masondixon1718]

Do as you wish... I'll continue listening to, and learning from, world class bench pressers.

[@bergmanhoffstein801]

I mean a guy with arms your length is going to be a shit bencher anyways

[@Xplora213]

@@bergmanhoffstein801 😂

[@garrettgraves998]

I mean the proofs in the pudding guy. What's that bench at?

[@RobertWadlow292]

@@bergmanhoffstein801 You're right, I'm not a great bencher

[@jamieknight2139]

Why is he wearing a belt while giving this talk

[@jpc123ful]

Because his balls are so heavy he has to protect his back.

[@BartyCrease]

@@jpc123ful this comment didn’t get the attention it deserves 😂😂

[@cookie12581]

Just press the bloody thing

[@gravitytraining6516]

Thanks coach

[@jakesimmonds5043]

Thanks bloach

[@richardmann4006]

Very knowledgable but I’m worried about his heavy breathing just from talking.

[@pauldawson5395]

Bro do alittle cardio ! Your running out of breath talking ?

[@wewilltravelsoon2237]

Guys lift on kg not lbs.. 20 lbs is the difference between a good meal or shit ...

[@wewilltravelsoon2237]

What a joke .. Jujimu as youtuber killin these fakes numbers. What a waste.. mezza cycles hhhhaaaaaaa