Stop Making These Bench Mistakes

[@everestvirtue309]

Hello Mike and Mona and young one. Mike i was born in 65' I have known you and Robby thru the various media since i was 9. I want to thank you so very heartfelt for continuing. Your Man of Great Virtue I am so Happy you have the Life you have. I dont need any help to ask you for. I just follow your words TO a "T". I was one of Your Warriors From long long ago, and to this Day. My friend. I am the last one left of family. And the pandemic took away a girl i loved since we were in the 8th grade. It has weakened me . But seeing you on you tube helps me to remember all we did, and the strength we had. I did everything smart like you Mike I have no worn out parts. I have a perfect driving license but i have given up a vehicle. These days i use a non motorized bicycle. For all trips to work and the food store. In 3weeks ill be 57. I use the bicycle approximately 2500 miles per year. I still train. I train and eat and sleep like you. I work fulltime midnights security. Alone with cameras. Thank you for all your tremendous effort and Virtue. I will always look for you. I wish you and your family All the Most Happiness. You Are an IRREPLACEABLE abd UNFORGETTABLE Man. Thank you for giving me some Strength. All Happiness to you Always Always Your friend from a distance Always. Steve

[@josevazquez8201]

Thank you Mike o’Hearn you a artist of bodybuilding and health for the long run ! I am a Diesel mechanic for Dsny in nyc and I love drag racing,everything we do is extremely heavy , I’m 50 years old always trained,with your knowledge of proper movement has helped me tremendously. Your bench press video’s got me in love with pressing again with no pain!! Thanks to my 18-year-old son who loves bodybuilding he’s the one who got me looking at your videos thank you again.

[@philipriggi7567]

Mike. The way you take an interest in people is inspiring. Your knowledge is even more impressive. Thank you for giving your time and knowledge. I’ve taken so much info from your videos.

[@cgfitnessandarboriculture]

Love it! One of the few “influencers” that emphasizes work ethic and also not setting limitations on yourself. I agree with you that the whole natty or not videos are doing more harm than good

[@dilbopillobobip7528]

sub 100 IQ gang represent!!!

[@InbredPancake]

yes lets not set limits on what we can achieve when it comes to bodybuilding. i wanna look exactly like mike o'hearn and I'll DEFINITELY get there one day!!!

[@cgfitnessandarboriculture]

@@InbredPancake Didn’t say anything about trying to look exactly like someone else. But you think people should be putting a cap on what they think they can achieve when you have no actual idea what you could or couldn’t achieve? Set attainable goals yes of course, but don’t limit yourself in the process

[@thetruthsodealwithit2803]

I love Mike jealous people who are probably obese borderline alcoholics and can’t get in shape hate and throw “ steriods” in desperate need to feel better. This guy should be celebrating an award for Teaching people to train safe and no waste there time! Don’t lift it feel it is what I learned from him. I get far more doing weight I can control and engage my muscles than ego lifting! I threw 30kg dumbells up on curls but had 14” arms and didn’t get why until I realised that it’s about time under tension form and about giving more over a short period then getting a rest. I got it wrong by ego training and trying to max out each workout! Even if I give the most I can sometimes and occasionally maxing out it works. All people tend to try to get more and more weight each workout when slow and steady wins the race! Humbled to realise my ego made me train wrong for almost over 20 years. Swinging and bouncing weights does not do anything but set you up to fail . Mike quite often leaves saying he could have done more that is wise!!!

[@InbredPancake]

@@cgfitnessandarboriculture lol you are essentially agreeing with me; that is the entire point I was making. be realistic with your expectations when working out - you will literally NEVER look like this guy. it's just strange for mike o'hearn fans to adopt that philosophy when he's literal proof of needing a shit-ton of drugs to exceed natural expectations. it's just ironic to me. also, the natty or not videos aren't bad at all, they are actually doing their part in setting realistic goals for naive newbie bodybuilders to aspire to, unlike mike o'tren - although I'm not surprised you would disagree with that.

[@tradeforcharity]

Nice work. 👍🏼 Mike breaking down the difference between the bad form and good form is incredible.

[@tortillasarenotbiceps7622]

45 years training and this is why I am a student first. Been doing incline wrong for ages. I see now the proper way to do the movement thanks to Mike. Ironically I did incline this morning at 2 a.m. and my shoulders were killing. Once again, thank you, Mike, for showing me proper form.

[@jonathansonnier3078]

Exactly and the fact that he is having to drop down the weight actually proves mikes point. Now I see why Mike has insane chest development, and we thought it was genetics 😂

[@tortillasarenotbiceps7622]

@@jonathansonnier3078 Well, genetics is a big helper. Most people train a lifetime and can't get close to this freakazoid good form or not. Now queue the fat boys crooning TREN! TREN!!TREN!!! The same putzes who don't know what the inside of a gym looks like.🤣🤣🤣

[@JohnBeattie_]

Mike, story to go along with the confidence thing. When I first started lifting with my buddies dad and his friends, I was learning bench press and I remember I couldn’t do 225. Lol. They said we will take some weights off and they did but they put exactly 225 back on with different plates. The two plates, I wasn’t confident but when it was the same weight, different plates, I was able to get it. Mind barrier I learned to over come lol

[@travismckinnon2494]

Thank you Mike for all the free knowledge and positive mind set. Keep inspiring people and doing great things God bless you and your family brother.

[@BigstickNick]

I use to flair my elbows out. started tucking them in more a year ago. its made a huge difference. it feels like the movement stays focus on the chest longer.

[@osiris1828]

That’s because tucking your elbows aligns the pressing motion with your pec fibers.

[@JackVogel2024]

Thanks for posting man. It's so easy to sidestep and get hooked on a not optimal form or motion, especially over time. Videos like these brings you back to the center so to speak. Much appreciated

[@323johnnybravo]

I was taught the incline wrong in high school. Been doing it wrong for 10 plus years. Thanks for the instruction!!!

[@robprefontane850]

Ive been watching you for years at this point. Regardless of what you take or don't take (it legitimately doesn't matter to me), the lessons are impressive. Three primary lessons stick out the most. Nutrition. Followed by Technique coming first in the workout and the fact you can't keep what isn't yours. If your Technique is trash then your gains or lack there of will suffer. If you were indeed on gas since age 17 weighing 270, how does one go about sustaining that for 40 years? The icing to the cake is as I apply the lessons from these videos, over the past few years; I have been able to become the biggest I've ever been feeling healthier and lighter then I've ever felt. All accomplished at the age of 36 when apparently my testosterone began to decline about 6 years ago. Go figure. Waiting for the knowledge of the next video.

[@JohnTaylor-bd1uy]

Congratulations on 400k subs Mike 👏

[@00001kbee]

Gotta say this was pure coaching!! Ben lifting almost as long as Mike but I learn every time.

[@metalgear74]

I thought Ben has only been lifting for 3yrs? Mike has been lifting much longer than Ben.

[@metalgear74]

@J P Thank you for NOT getting the joke! There is always at least one who doesn't. Since you specifically called me "White Man", I am guessing you are purple-pink?

[@yamakensugmuhnutz3471]

Damn Mike. I know you get a lot of grief but that observation with the incline bench rep just solved the biggest issue I have in the gym rn besides daily commitment. I am in grad school rn and my time management as been terrible, barely getting in the gym 4 times a week now. My incline max is inferior to my flat bench at 240 and I just thought it was the lift itself, but no. I’ve been doing exactly what you said not to do: Dropping the elbows out and shrugging my shoulders never realizing the limitations its been giving me. Thank you so much man. Only up from here on out.

[@paullafay4730]

This man is they greatest to learn from because he wants you to have success more then you do. He also doesn't b.s. an knows everything there is about the body

[@rikubarrowclough3605]

Great video Mike. Would you please do a video specifically on flat bench, showing your technique. Thanks.

[@chromeo4695]

Keep trenning hard Mike!

[@maximustitan8171]

Mike is way underrated. People just can't see the awesomeness through this guy.

[@rorobobo8401]

People only look at him as a fake natural. Obviously he’s not natural, but he works hard

[@RS-mw7mp]

He's natty bro ...nattys are underrated 😂

[@jtdilauro]

@@RS-mw7mp stop trolling lol

[@cesarrivera6405]

Come on Mike, this right here it’s what’s missing. Real old skool tactical training with a purpose. Too many nuggets brother!!🔥💯 Titan the best!! ‘ it’s not that you do it, it’s how you do it! Preach brother 🙏🏼

[@giorgiovincenti]

I really struggle with my technique on incline also. I have a tendency to bring my elbows out. My lifting is much lighter than flat bench because of this. I also dont have a partner so have a mental barrier lifting alone. When i can do 6 reps incline with 150 pound dumbells and feel strong, i then feel weak on the barbell, which makes no sense So this video for me is gold. Thanks Mike for all the knowledge!

[@bobbyhelsel1160]

Whatever your opinion of his is, you can’t NOT Respect him! He’s a Disciplined MACHINE! He could’ve easily done 15 more reps at 325! At 53 it’s absolutely insane! 😂

[@Leon-fp3ci]

Yeah obvs everyone is gonna have respect but not 100% respect the guy still claims natty ffs 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@texasowl5356]

On juice lol

[@georgie8132]

Why is it insane its steroids..

[@Johnny55671]

I love the guy. I think he’s awesome and funny

[@Luca-lv7ym]

@@georgie8132 you know anyone else (on steroids) at his age who is doing this stuff for as long as hes been doing it?

[@JM-tw3rr]

Good segment. Wish I had the benefit of this type of teaching back in the 70's. Would've been a lot further along and less injured. Shoulders are wrecked because of chronic over training and less than perfect form used in younger days. Mike is so right on point. Be patient. Focus on proper technique. Train for the long haul.

[@mariegater6377]

Congrats on 1m subs 🙌 hope you & your family are well. Love from the UK 🇬🇧

[@lukeo2982]

The internet told me to hate Mike, but honestly he just seems so likeable and genuine

[@MrOrganicx]

Such a Deep thinker Mike … not many guys here can follow his tough processing 💯

[@FreeUrMindz]

F'n maniac....love it! But seriously some big message info here.

[@torn314]

Good advice Kai Greene is along the same lines you got to use the proper muscle in the proper technique regardless of weight to get that good development otherwise you just putting your joints through torture and you'll end up injured over time.

[@__-wm9lu]

I dont care if he’s a fake natty he’s videos are informative af.

[@thetruthsodealwithit2803]

I don’t see why people are so bothered if they are happy natty or not the free knowledge is so priceless it’s insane l!! People who can’t get in shape how they want use steriods to make excuses for there own insecurities. “ so what if I can’t get in shape some men take steriods “ it’s like moaning bored house wives not men !!!

[@__-wm9lu]

@@thetruthsodealwithit2803 lmao yeah i dont care about it.

[@christopherpatterson8833]

The Man Mike one day brother I'll meet you respect

[@tenjinglama2441]

I follow almost all your workout videos Mike sir ( bro ). Keep doing it sir.

[@Swip3rr]

Golden video Mike

[@jadboucharmou6796]

This man IT'S a legend I swear a gad

[@tenplus1025]

Mike is a godda$& Haus! Watching him bench 4 plates is like watching a fish swim through the water….natural talent

[@chrissaunders6710]

Hi Mike, I tried this straight away and it helped tremendously. Thank you. I’ve been lifting for years and I love still learning all the tweaks

[@supadjmq]

No trainer on ig would talk about incline bar path they all avoided me when I asked this question

[@djrichardcrest2001]

So helpful!

[@Mike-gh7vk]

100% accurate. I took a step back a month ago, tossed my ego aside... worried about form, and slow movement, to build strength. Gamechanger. In one months time now I can do slow incline negatives with almost 100 more lbs. Definite visual difference in my upper chest also. Thanks Mike!!

[@Calibos2015]

Thanks for the Lesson , Mike It helps us to make survive our Bodyjoints and gains

[@souled4542]

When do we get the 5 mistakes to avoid on Tren, I think it would be helpful to many newbies.

[@jayjames761]

Mike ohearn is an artist 👨‍🎨

[@samgolden3993]

Thank you for always dropping knowledge

[@capicornboss]

Damn these are some strong dudes!! 😳💪🏿

[@gerRule]

Any tips on improving your bench when not at the gym? Something other than push ups

[@mattybricks8003]

Improving bench when not at the gym? Yea rest and go hit chest after 7 days

[@James_Edward59]

Practice your mind muscle

[@SM-pb2od]

That was really helpful..Mike..Thanks!

[@dashlor4980]

Thanks for that Mike! Your tips are the best!!!

[@dundundata7603]

Great advice right here.

[@jackyboi8743]

Respect from Ireland Mike ye beast

[@DOGG78ful]

The knowledge...the dedication...inspiration.!! Mike is one that keeps me positive about my life

[@2Clairvoyance]

O'Naturol

[@vostrospeed6327]

I am amazed by the one guy...doesn't look like he could lift 225 for reps on incline...and he does 365lb.

[@chronotrigger705]

This was actually a good vid, props!!

[@vinces5761]

Awesome tips. Thanks again Mike

[@zacharygreene1979]

Hell yea, Mike is the goat

[@НиколаГеоргиев-е1э]

Great Mike!

[@Azazel518]

Mike is a true god amongst insects 💪

[@jimt6739]

thanks Big MIke

[@noonelol5355]

Mike ur character is amazing 😵‍💫👨🏼‍🎨true artist

[@haroldwilson7657]

Awesome advice MOH aka Beast 💪🏾🦾🦵🏾🦿

[@schwibz]

Mike da GOAT!

[@bartolomeocosenza546]

Well, the main reason to keep your elbows aligned at 45-60 degrees is to preserve your shoulders health

[@jonathansonnier3078]

The fact that most have to drop down in weight actually proves his point bc that movement is activating a weak point or area

[@cainm8808]

Awesome stuff Mike I’m always learning for you

[@blueskiescleanwaterfreshair]

Pure GOLD!

[@robinly]

Mike is the best

[@jamescarter894]

Mike picked up the improper technique on that kid's benching I didn't even see it until he pointed it out ain't nobody better than Mike

[@jamescarter894]

I don't have telegram sorry just hit me on messenger im not that good with smart phones

[@iverson721]

Not sure how Mike is not at a million subs

[@kyle.garrett]

Great video. Thanks Mike & all. Would love a similar analysis of barbell squats on your channel.

[@winstondao3785]

just checking on mike o tren for a bit

[@obvious_trading]

Mike how you keep that short beard so brown without any white hair. Don't understand that magic ahah, great video

[@BMO_Creative]

Great info as usual Mike! Thanks!

[@b.a.bloodlines3034]

LIKE HIW YOU TRAINED LANCE OMG IM NEEDING THIS LOVE IN MY LIFE

[@donthomas4793]

Brother I don’t know if you read these comments but I haven’t looked back all over your videos 49 years old year and a half free from cancer really working out good again cannot develop that lower chest what do you recommend

[@VishalPopat]

I appreciate you pal 👍🏽

[@alkhemiefitnezzllc6287]

Beautiful teaching!

[@johnouellet4099]

Great video

[@mrinaldi90]

Amazing advice as always Mike 💪🏻🤜🏻

[@ixplain]

the Titan

[@Doggomorph]

Mike I had a question for you you prefer retract or depress

[@Earclops]

Curious what the warmup is for these guys. Single reps starting at what weight?

[@mahadihassan1838]

I have pain in my inner elbow joints not going away. What should I do?

[@jamesboyle8229]

Wish I would have known this way back when.

[@michaelkibler.5636]

Jesus all you people first thing say he’s on something. Well I’d put my life savings on it that you can take what he takes and you won’t touch this man . He’s a very special genetic specimen . Incomparable . Not to mention he looks like he’s in his 30s

[@ferkxd451]

Mass moves mass

[@browncmp]

That opening explanation of incline... 100% right. People just dont want to hear it though.

[@rayzrealm]

6:57 *I’ve been going dolo for years.*

[@anand2310]

Hey Mike what if we dont have a incline bench at gym then can we do incline chest with smith machine or with dumbells?

[@VoiceOfThe]

I can lift more on an incline than a flat. Is this normal?

[@mariosalinas9947]

my favorite natural

[@jayamansinghani3118]

So helpful speech !Money is everything.every body want's only money.super video.👏👏👏

[@dilbopillobobip7528]

preaching joint health: check one repping incline bench: check people who don't like me are snowflakes: check disclosing desire to double money immediately followed by bs suplement ad: check. bow down to the natty king

[@msbeautyforu]

Boom bam boom!!💪

[@LifestriderX]

Good video

[@ImranKhan-dk8bo]

What’s that tune in the back ground

[@colonalklink14]

Your elbows must be under the bar, 90°. Flaring out or in is a no no.

[@davidharcot220]

We never get perfect with this sort of things the more i know the more i feel i don't. for me knowledge is to let me know i don't know ;i don't know if it making sense i just put it as it is.

[@mrmeeseeks2634]

Mike looks like that one guy in American Pie. The one who was super wimpy with his girlfriend

[@PaperOverPusy]

thank you mike fuck the haters, love you dawg

[@BigJEnterprises]

This man gives wisdom of biomechanics while jealous crusty ninnies whine up a storm criticizing and contributing nothing, unworthy to wash his jockstrap.

[@GHASHTIKILLA]

Whatever you think about him being natty or not you can't say his advice is bad. If you are unbiased atleast