The ULTIMATE Bench Press Tutorial (Feat. Julius Maddox)

[@elitedragon2732]

Such a great sessions and tips we really needed it to avoid injuries proud of you and thanks to Julius for being the strongest 🥊🐉

[@SquatUniversity]

Glad you liked this video!

[@dalgray]

@@SquatUniversity greetings 🖖first time commenter here but ive been following your channel for several months now. I responded here because my I've been doing videos applying an experimental set of exercises targeted at karate style punching strength. I'm studying the bench press right now and so these vidoes are super timely. I've been doing a bench press variant with a tricep bar because of the vertical hand orientation. It makes for a more exaggerated j-motion and the bar settling over the navel. Would you consider this exercise safe? You could check any of my recent videos for reference. It's exercise 5 out of 6 so near the end of the vid.

[@alperuzun7665]

This video is goldmine. Especially hand placement part. Giving a cue so simple like push up comfort is fantastic and destroys all the textbook believers.

[@Lee-ic2yn]

Not really, I'm sure there are plenty of other lifters who keep it textbook and see great

[@thui7889]

Having Julius Maddox teach you bench press is like having Johnny sins teach you how to pick up chicks

[@AthenaGate]

I can guarantee Julius Maddox can pick up way more chick's than Johnny sins.

[@AthenaGate]

@@beesmongeese2978 It was a pun, now read it again.

[@v47k1t44r]

It's like having chuck Norris teach you how to fight

[@Lee-ic2yn]

Mehhh

[@tatertots0046]

Leonado DiCaprio or Drake would be the Julius Maddux of pickup up chicks. Johnny sins could teach you how to bang chicks tho

[@fitnessliterate4807]

Great content Dr , i didn't know we have to use all the muscle to bench press . thankyou for knowledge from experts and from you too.

[@cainm8808]

Awesome stuff

[@macbhakta]

I know its camera depth but when Julius got under the bar, Aaron looked like a teenager

[@SquatUniversity]

I looked like a teenager the entire time...he's one big man

[@Ashers232]

Good stuff

[@GuruLifts]

6:50 bar is uneven af, does he have mobility issues on left shoulder ?

[@enragedlabs6332]

Whos letting this newbie talk. Only want to hear from Julius

[@alphaofalphas8121]

Been on KZbin for years, watched countless tutorials on bench press, this is by far the best on KZbin. Covered every detail, no gaps, excellent gentlemen!

[@isaacandrews5330]

Sebastian can give you one even better kzbin.info/www/bejne/bGS7i6aKgsmjirM

[@dillathekilla3110]

5:04 lol Still moving him like hes not stable, but then I realised he could effortlesly move anyone in that position 🤣

[@ReticentIndignation]

It's a much more complicated movement than many people make it out to be, at least to do it correctly and most efficiently. I've never really quite gotten the feel down.

[@mimoosa7390]

It's the most technical out of the 3 compound lifts

[@gregorymccoy6797]

Been lifting 7 years. I still make technical adjustments and learn new things.

[@Prsethsun]

@@mimoosa7390I dunno if Id say most technical, I think that award goes to the squat, but definitely in contention for being the 2nd hardest imo

[@halfofbeauty]

4 contact points, head back butt feet. feet behind knees. press down thru all points. eyes level with the bar, slight j curve pathway to touch sternum.

[@valhallaawaits4036]

Just saw this before my chest day! Keep up the good work man, this channel is a life saver.

[@fresommer49]

same

[@hkgamma]

Why didn't you spot Julius when he demonstrated the bar path? What if he couldn't lift it????

[@williamofhler5613]

I hate the smith machine for bench press. Just don't let me get a natural feel and let my shoulders move naturally. That little J arc is blocked in the smith machine

[@Vitamin_jp]

Now I’m confused. I just watched one of your shorts where you said that the bar path is not an exact mimic on the way back up, but rather the bar path should go towards your head more initially, and then proceed straight vertically. Now which is it…?

[@ShepherdschapelYTexplainsbible]

Theseasonorg explains the whole Bible God bless 1. KNOW that all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Romans 3:23 2. UNDERSTAND the wages of sin is death. Romans 6:23 3. CONFESS that Jesus Christ is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead. Romans 10:9 4. REPENT of your sins Luke 13:3 5. READ and STUDY God's Word to show yourself approved. 2 Timothy 2:15 6. PUT ON the whole armor of God. Ephesians 6:11 7. BEWARE of the son of perdition who is coming first disguised as Jesus to oppose and exalt himself above all that is called God, or worshipped. 2 Thessalonians 2:3,4 8. WATCH and PRAY until the true Christ returns. Luke 12:37 Remain as a chaste virgin waiting for her true husband (Christ). 2 Corinthians 11:2

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

Man is big as a house 🏘️ lol. Thank you for covering the basics 💪😉👍.

[@stephaniecoolman18]

fantastic! I was too high and my head was coming off. eyes were not at bar level. Tried correcting this and got 135 x 3 reps after struggling with 135 for 1. Bad ass. THANK YOU

[@DatBoyEski]

@Squat University, nice video. Thanks! Any advice on how to avoid shoulder pain on the bench? How to retract shoulders, keep it tight? Do you recommend to focus on trying to bend the bar? Keep up the great content!

[@SquatUniversity]

Thanks! And we actually have a lot of shoulder pain content for bench press coming soon!

[@ankurchauhan2445]

Same query.

[@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx439]

One thing I only learnt recently is that 'tensing/engaging your shoulders' does NOT mean squeezing your shoulder blades together. In fact when benching you should pull your shoulder blades down, and slightly apart to engage the right muscles and avoid injury. Correct me if Im wrong.

[@michaelxthunder]

@@SquatUniversity Anything on tennis/golfers elbow from bench press?

[@augustbrooke3507]

Great video. Thank you. Aaron, with all due respect, remain lying on the bench. Standing directly next to Julius is probably not your best look, lol.

[@SquatUniversity]

He's one big man

[@cbayoo9405]

Thank you so much. Now I know why my bicep tendon starting feeling wierd. that along with ur other videos of shoulder strengthening. u are the best when it comes PT and working out correctly. thak you for keeping me away from the hosptial😅

[@pixelguyworld]

if the champ says so, I listen

[@brightknight1965]

Wow this explains so many of the issues I’ve been having in bench. Looks like a PR is in my future

[@dexhorox7394]

Btw I recommend deloading if you are going to drastically change your form if you. Are doing 100 kg for 12 reps right now the. Deload to about 50 kg for 12 reps and then chenge technique if you change thechnique immediately you may get injured

[@MrCostellio]

Hi Aaron. What about about scapula movement during bench press, should it be pinched all the time, or move along during press? 💪

[@patrickslitzker7313]

Keep it retracted. Allowed it to move during the bench can compromise your shoulder stability.

[@dublessings]

Daniel zamani is the strongest

[@eddieogun]

Boy lifted that 782 mad easy! 🤯

[@pawelfalubaz]

Please explain proper shoulders position before press. And how to keep Your shoulders blades locked when You are moving bar form rack before press. Great video!

[@Cr33DForc3]

How come the bar path you advise differs from other advices like jeff nippard who argue that on the ascent of the bar the path should first go towards the rack and not up to most efficiently minimize the moment arm and generate more force?

[@Hank_Snyder]

I was wondering too. Studies of elite Bench Presser show the same path you described on the ascent, where the descent is as described in the Video. Novice Lifters often do it the other way around. Would be interesting to see what Julius exact Bench Press Path lokks in competition.

[@Pedrinho2.10]

Julius Maddox for the win! Great collab! I would like you guys to expand on leg drive in future videos. Thank you for the awesomeness!

[@dougdewar7896]

Wow - thanks -my teenager has just challenged me to a bench press competition. this helps1

[@Supbrozki]

Does Julius use the bend the bar que?

[@giveemhellmike6956]

Great tipps not even mentioning scapula retraction and depression and what to do with your upper body is a missed opportunity for the "ULTIMATE" Bench Press Tutorial, especially for injury prevention.

[@pdin09]

lots of much needed heads up in this video, thank god people are out here uploading content like this🙌🏻

[@christinenichols8637]

Back? Or upper back/shoulders?

[@prod.ghxstghxst]

insane to get detailed tips from the literal best in the world lol. wild times

[@Kickboxer7267]

The ULTIMATE Military Press Tutorial next

[@PiggyminingSquad]

Awesome having Maddox show up for this demonstration.

[@Tegushta]

I seem to have caused an external oblique strain due to excessive weight while working on the bench press. The pain is right below one of the pectorals. Is there a set of exercises that can help with recovery and possibly prevention? Are they mentioned in "Rebuilding Milo'? And what causes this injury? When can one return to the bench after this injury? An response to these questions will be much appreciated. Thanks in advance!

[@jamesvzfighter]

My bench changed overnight after watching this video. Its completely different when you put the tension on your legs.

[@weresmygun]

He sounds like he benches 700+ lbs holy shit

[@Shahrukhsa]

First?

[@Kivari811]

There’s no sound in tha vid. My bad.. Forgot BT mode on with my phone. 🤣

[@austinjoseph2881]

This is like having Usain Bolt teach you how to run

[@zosilol]

Great video alot of tips and tricks, what i alos like to know is there maybe a good breathing technique for the Benchpress?

[@deanc.7734]

Hey guys! I have a question! Aaron is pushing his arms completely through as he pushed the bar, Julius not. What is right and what is wrong, or is it even relevant? Excuse my english! Greetings from Europe!

[@rockyrocamontes8972]

Does the UCMJ have a fundamental belief of a presumption of innocence ? What about conducting a parallel investigation

[@ebenezersureshworkaccount8947]

2:46 - making sure that our foot position is behind our knees, as opposed to Davis Diley's recommended 20 degree angle - kzbin.info/www/bejne/n17KfYKfp9ODl7c

[@PSYCHOSAXE]

when julius said "see my hand through his back" im surprised he hadnt just punched a hole thru Aaron 🤣

[@wordhue]

I wondered why this sick video has such low views then i realised it was post 18mins ago lol

[@SquatUniversity]

Haha - thanks for checking it out!

[@tiziano7m958]

Amazing tutorial! Straight to the essential points, and with an expert! Thanks!

[@stevensonmack8662]

Some people bounce the barbell off of them. If they are aiming for the sternum, can this possibly cause damage to the sternum?

[@cransaftvalve734]

When I haven't trained for a while and I do bench press I have soreness in my shoulders and front head. I've tried everything and I always have a sore shoulder. Also on the chest, yes. It is normal?.

[@TheEdwardNigma]

But what about the "push to the head"-kind of bar path like Bill Kazmaier advocates?

[@nikolaj781]

When i do bench press with hight weight, after i often have hemoroids. I dont understand why. Myabe i breathe in a wrong way. 😮

[@xxAoPxx]

Was hoping for a little more substance on especially the setup. Head and butt on bench for competition benching is fine and dandy, but are there actual disadvantages for non powerlifters, i.e. compromised spine, energy leaks etc. How to properly set up the j-cups when you're not working on your usual bench/rack equipment combination. Good tutorial and Julius is a beast without a doubt but I'm still missing vital info in an "Ultimate" tutorial, sorry.

[@Cr4shOverride]

i say thx. this sternum thing was something no one i came across in videos ever mentioned before. learned something new today therefore.

[@sebastianallauca8494]

#AskSquatU why does my shoulders tend to internally rotate at the bottom of the movement?

[@wordhue]

weak scapula

[@SquatUniversity]

Usually a lack of shoulder external rotation stability. Work on engaging the lats and keeping the elbows tucked. We've got some bench tip videos coming as well in the future that will help!

[@alpd5329]

Julius Maddox sounds like The Chef from The South Park lol

[@andretheseal9837]

I didn't really get how the pushup helps us figure out hand position? Did I miss something?

[@deanj2554]

maybe next time for such tutorials remove the background music or give the speaker a mic?

[@Hammerhead1986]

Should have went for 800 when he lifted 782. Even if it was for shits and giggles

[@nachodance]

Does it matter if you're on your toes or do the feet have to be fully flat on the ground, I find when I put my feet behind my knees, I find it hard to keep my heels flat and end up on my toes

[@TheOne_isGOD]

this dudes voice is full on antigayness. pure chad

[@georgerr335]

around 7:50 maddox is doing some reps... one hand higher than the other when bar is resting on his chest, it would seem like one shoulder has more internal rotation than the other

[@helpslipfrank50]

Could you do these for like every lift?!?! Thanks for all you do!!!

[@DamianBrown]

Thumbnail win. Video too of course 😅

[@SquatUniversity]

Thanks!

[@DamianBrown]

@@SquatUniversity I don't subscribe to many at all, but you got the goods Doc!

[@AlbertoDiaz-ig3gh]

Any tip for low back pain making bench press??

[@leeleonard1209]

The ascent shouldn't mimic the descent at all flair on the way back up

[@cybersteel8]

Ahh you didn't talk about bracing the core in this!!

[@theomanification]

Casual tutorial like he's not benching 365

[@johnhargis2458]

Julius your left side is trealing down wards need to fing out why and get that fixed.

[@inthegymwithwestcoastjohnn3262]

Great tutorial, however he definitely isn’t the world’s greatest with 782lb. Tiny Meeker and Jimmy the iron bull Pellechia benched over 1,000 lbs years ago.

[@louisemmett1999]

Raw?

[@culu37]

You’re benching why aren’t you wearing shoes lol

[@confederatetearsaredelicious]

I wish I saw this earlier. I just finished my chest day

[@MangoSlade.]

Don't know if I can listen to a dude that's puny with no chest!

[@HalfHotHalfCold]

I'm about to bench 475 at my meet in a few weeks gg

[@merchantofbliss2169]

not a real doctor lol. keep playing pretend though!

[@LordGundar1]

So I shouldnt try and go wider to focus more on the chest if its not as comfortable as a more narrow grip? I only feel comfortable benching in almost close grip bench press the wider I go the more unstable the lift feels

[@MrToxiclaughter]

The closer the more u activate ur triceps and thats why its easier for you

[@Henry-yi4rg]

Excellent

[@markovasil1608]

Julius Maddox was impressive as a presenter

[@remy8587]

7:34 I guess you meant "plexus" not "sternum"

[@jansveen]

Thanks guys, very good.

[@gregorymccoy6797]

That guy looks like he could bench a bus!

[@wpowolfpackinternational8346]

Added to my training 💪

[@dilpreetsingh6847]

This isn't helping with the plateau I have hit 😢

[@ppietras97]

“The 4 points of contact” Me- ahh yes, both hands and both legs Julius- your head, back, butt, and legs Me- 👁👄👁

[@johnterpack3940]

I look like a fish on the deck of a boat when I bench.

[@ruvimsemenyuk8224]

Insane grandma Always got jokes

[@ShepherdschapelYTexplainsbible]

Stay natural and stay alive

[@YusufAlrazi-j7b]

👍✌️✊️🙏 Masha Allah! Julius is a beast

[@jalapenogaming9740]

just when we needed it 👌

[@SquatUniversity]

Glad you liked this one!

[@Mohalk91]

Isn't the sternum the nipple line though?

[@mikemillerfilms]

Awesome tutorial! I was looking for a video that gave me a detailed why behind everything. Really appreciate you two sharing your wisdom with us!

[@ArjunSingh-xv1ld]

Julius "I shouldnt be able to move him easily" Proceeds to shake him using 3 fingers 🤸‍♂️🤸‍♂️🤸‍♂️

[@lautarocomesn2165]

👏👏👏👏👏

[@w.h.m9163]

i still don't get how you should use your lats while benchpressing. Should you use them to pull your shoulders down? Or use them as if you are doing a lat pose (so upward rotation of the scapula i guess) ?

[@youarealldiseased6682]

God tier bencher. Form is very important I wonder if Maddox uses a slingshot or used one around the high 300 sticking points back in the day

[@Tradewithgabru]

Video on decline bench press why our eyes filled with water or red ??