That felt heavy - so you’re still stronger than 99.9% of the gym 355lb/161kg at 150lb/68.5kg bodywt

[@asharsinha]

Hey Long and community! I need some advice on bench pressing, when I bench the bar lands at my mid-low rib cage and that's how I can personally go heavy and feels comfortable for me but all of the staff at my gym complains that I'm going too low and I shouldn't do it. But that is what feels comfortable for me and I can put out my max output. My shoulder just hurts and it's uncomfortable if I try to hit my chest. Can I please have some advice? Would really appreciate it! (I go moderate grip and have long arms as I'm 6'2")

[@UFpwrLifter]

Hi, my bar touches my nipple line. Pinning for more responses. Good luck!

[@asharsinha]

Thank you so much! I really need help with this. Appreciate it!

[@joessj5]

Jesus heals you man. You should attempt the 225 lb rep record

[@ismellsalt]

absolutely nothing wrong with this, people go as low as upper abs on bench. I myself hit my chest a little lower aswell.

[@uliwehner]

as said by others there is nothing wrong with hitting lower. this just favors your triceps more. Maybe try to occasionally use a wider grip, this does flare your arms a little, engages your chest more, and the weight naturally lands a little higher. In my case gripping a little wider helps my shoulders. Everybody is different, don't do it if it hurts your joints. plain and simple

[@daugustine7211]

20 reps of 315 is still better then alot of peeps and body weight wise is just awesome brother, p4p best bencher on the tube. Have a gr8 one. ✌

[@mikle1404]

"Thanks, I try to compare myself to myself" , what an absolute CHAD. I hope you and your loved ones are doing well man. I still watch your videos when I need some inspiration.

[@Zerviam]

You're an absolute unit dawg. I've been working a lot of overtime so it's been hard for me to get in the gym, between exhaustion and loss of motivation, but every time I watch one of your videos man, you become a part of my motivation man. Good shit.

[@games728]

I finally hit 315lbs weighing 187lbs! Thanks for the motivational videos!

[@jle858]

Dude same, I hit it in Sept when my goal was to hit it by end of year. I also weight around 185-187

[@UFpwrLifter]

Awesome big milestone!

[@AI.viewer]

Glad to see you're getting your strength back!

[@deanw2847]

"I try to compare myself with myself". Excellent comment and great attitude! Keep up the good work!

[@hbflipsyde]

Hey Long! A couple months ago i hit 2 plates for the first time and decided to try 245 today and got it! Thanks for the uploads, i use them as a source of motivation :D

[@UFpwrLifter]

Great work brother 💪💪

[@carlshelton6024]

Nice to see another top fan

[@minimoose8330]

I love how calm and genuine you seem you always give good advice and I really enjoy your videos

[@UFpwrLifter]

Appreciate you watching and engaging with the community via comments 💪

[@kevinh573]

Wow, just wow. Total respect for you my friend, your amazingly strong!

[@andrewthai4758]

Hey man, just wanted to say thanks for helping me break my bench plateau!! I tried your program for a month and incorporated pause benching for the first time. It helped me increase my max from 245 lbs to 275lbs @ 160 lbs bw

[@UFpwrLifter]

Congrats Andrew, that is awesome! More to come, keep it up!

[@ScBoyyx]

Long, I haven’t been eating well lately - and feel like i’m just going through the motions at the gym too. So, what you said in the video is relatable and you’re not alone. Hearing that even you can get like this, gives me more motivation to keep grinding. Keep it up sir.

[@joelhall5124]

I have even more questions, but I don't want to take up your time. Love the content.

[@UFpwrLifter]

Ask me anything you’d like. No troubles at all!

[@flyingmeatball1833]

i came back to the gym in december and my max at bench was 100kg, this month i tried a pr session and got 145kg up...and weirdly enough i thought about Long after i got it up like, big daddy would be proud of me :D Ill keep going hoping for a 150kg max atleast at the end of the year! keep inspiring Long uve helped me alot and probably many others in the comment section! much love

[@UFpwrLifter]

Great job man! Big milestone!! Keep up the strong work. There’s more where that came from 💪

[@henryb1451]

You should do an incline bench press session

[@dlgainz]

You still got it bro 🔥🔥🔥

[@erwinfloresca2534]

Long, I'm about to max out next Sunday. Do you recommend that I bench just Monday heavy and Thursday light this week leading up? I know I generally feel best with 2 days between my last session and my max session. But I haven't really maxed out in a while. Great sets btw!!!

[@UFpwrLifter]

Hey Erwin, yes that sounds good and would give you adequate rest before the big day! Let us know how it goes!!

[@scottshapland7284]

Good to see you getting over Covid Long! Can anybody recommend any other routine like Long does for his chest because I have been following this routine and my chest and pull ups definitely getting stronger and would like something similar to follow for legs and maybe shoulder & back.

[@DukeMitchell.223]

Amazing, I have never seen this in 40 years of working out. What do you do for your triceps, shoulders and biceps to push this amount? What are you supplementing with?

[@UFpwrLifter]

Thank you. No supplements. I do standing overhead push downs and pull ups in addition to flat bench and core.

[@TheMcguire187]

Has Derek More Plates More Dates commented/reacted to any of your vids yet? 💪

[@markveen1373]

"I have not been eating well. Only 2 meals a day, skipping breakfast." Believe me. That's a good thing for health and longevity.

[@MfWetWet]

Hey were you at planet fitness like 3 weeks ago in natomas? I swear I saw you but I wasn’t sure lol

[@UFpwrLifter]

No sir

[@wk9195]

Mashalah...youre the gsp of weight lifting

[@kingtutukartuts9903]

Get yourself some wrist wraps it can help a lot. If you don't like them then just wear when needed. You can get them really cheap. Protect yourself before you wreck yourself 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

[@NSV.X]

Hey Long you said you have been getting wrist pain and stuff I know you probably already know this but you should try out wrist wraps to help out possibly just an idea love the vids keep up the great work

[@cheuklau6828]

I'm curious why you don't use wrist straps. Sorry if this was addressed in another video. Thanks.

[@UFpwrLifter]

Nothing against them, I’ve never tried them.

[@h8tingit]

In one of your fishing segments, keep casting and casting and casting and casting, then cut in with one of those 'a few years later' and slowly pan from the pond to a skeleton holding a rod & reel 😆 All in fun

[@UFpwrLifter]

Love it!

[@spliffme2x]

Your bench session will feel heavy until you get used to not eating breakfast. I used to not eat breakfast before anything strenuous and would burnout usually before the halfway point of the workout. Your body is asleep until you “break” the “fast”.

[@bencheveryday]

You mostly train at LA Fitness in Lakeland now?

[@jakefowler7397]

that’s the la fitness in winter garden

[@Aedonius]

Why is the Fitness portion only bench press?

[@Maxblac00]

Over 400lbs at 150, insane.

[@rj19863]

Any supporting exercises for back/tris/delts to help bring up my bench press? Heard big guys speak on building upper back for bigger bench. What do you suggest ??? Any feed back is greatly appreciated

[@smoothdini1206]

Nice vid. Your black subtitles are hard to read. Thanks Long.

[@UFpwrLifter]

Appreciate the feedback

[@Reppintimefitness]

🔥💯🔥

[@heinz55]

Have you thought about adding in dumbbell days for bench to do isolations sets for that imbalance on left side? I think after a few weeks you would notice a difference in your lifts

[@UFpwrLifter]

Thanks for the suggestion! I’ve considered it, but never took the leap and ever since I got Covid, it corrected itself 🤷‍♂️

[@kim4548]

Hey Long! Been watching your videos! I started going to the gym now and then again. I started at 95 lbs bench and now after a month and half, I can now bench 185 lbs @148 lbs body weight. I will hit the 225 mark before end of this year. My goal is to reach 315 bench or more like you.

[@UFpwrLifter]

Great job, keep it up!!

[@chronotrigger705]

Do you have videos training other muscles? Just saying cause being that strong I'd use that gift to work muscles way more important for health like legs and glutes

[@gutso5749]

He might be just have very good genetics on bench

[@ditz3nfitness]

Do you ever do anything else than benching? Squats etc? We never see vids of you doing anything else than chest and triceps

[@UFpwrLifter]

Nope that’s it

[@ditz3nfitness]

@@UFpwrLifter You wouldn't be populare among a lot of lifters! :D "NEVER SKIP LEGS!" xD

[@balthazarwalrustitty5108]

What kinda weight can you bench with no leg drive? Just curious cos I haven't worked out how to leg drive 😅

[@jaymoar3561]

The 🐐

[@lucaswinkelmann6596]

Sorry if you've answered this before, but what's the reasoning for half-reps as a warm up/how does that benefit you more than full reps? Asking as someone still trying to find a bench routine that feels right. Thanks!

[@UFpwrLifter]

No problem, just feel like it gets my blood flowing quicker and no joint fatigue.

[@weedseeds5211]

150 thats crazy

[@reelinwithj.c4349]

I give you my good luck to catch a monster bass next time you’re out in the back fishing you’re due for one

[@UFpwrLifter]

Haha thanks man!! Appreciate it.

[@davido9902]

Hey Long, quick question on Maxout day structure. How do you usually structure your maxout day when trying for a new PR? Purely singles? Gradually decreasing reps? Any advice would be appreciated

[@UFpwrLifter]

Hey David, it changes with the day honestly, but warm up sets remain same. Then instead of 315x5, I’ll do it for 3. Then move up in weight while hitting singles. I like my first max attempt to be heavy rep #7 or #8 or so. Still fresh enough and not too fatigued.

[@thetruthalwaysscary]

If the gym has 1,000 people and you are the strongest "stronger than 99.9%" ...Very unlikely. I accept the strongest bench press in your weight category. Ones you reach the 2.5 X body weight ratio...my respect is there! The guy did 410 at 154 bodyweight is 2.66 X is exceptional.

[@kaiserhs6275]

I do a similar work load with regards to one rep max percentage but typically less on volume recently. With that being said I always see your triples have nice solid pause even on the first two reps but everyone except for the last tends to be cut a bit short on full extension of the arms. If I don't have any shoulder issues is it still worth trying to pause the momentum of my beginning reps a bit more which I don't in exchange for less lockout which I always maximize for all reps? Thanks hopefully that was understandable lol

[@kaiserhs6275]

My grip width is pretty close to shoulder width so I guess it is easier for me to push each time to full extension then if i tried to super cut range of motion with an ultra wide grip. My only issue is that i workout alone so no lift off potential and the final phase off pushing the weight away from the rack towards my chest like a lat pull over tends to be harder to do than the actually rep when i approach 1 rep max so i need to find a way to make unracking easier

[@UFpwrLifter]

I personally don’t fully lock out the reps because I’ve noticed it sometimes causes me elbow tendinitis. I pause because I am trying to strengthen the hardest part of the lift for me; off of the chest. The pauses (it’s been years) have made a huge impact on speed off of chest for me. It’s all personally preference and depends on what you’re trying to do for yourself.

[@davidavila2082]

I hurt my rotator cuff almost a year ago I don’t have money to go to the doctor . You have any like stretches or anything you think that would Help me get back to lifting heavy weights with my right arm?

[@DavidSmith-pg1ob]

This video has some nice stretches for rotator cuff injuries, worth a try: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpmQnY2riKiHmas

[@davidavila2082]

@@DavidSmith-pg1ob thank David Fr Fr just added another stretch

[@yg78t76t7]

Rotator cuffs are gonna take years to heal on their own. I tore mine and never got surgery. After about 3 years, I’m back to normal. Stay away from doing pull-ups. Those will continue to put strain on your shoulders for the time being.

[@davidavila2082]

@@yg78t76t7 thank you man really . I really don’t wanna stop lifting for 3 years but fuck it . I gotta be patient . I have to stay away from pushing objects smh 😪

[@Scubasteve22]

Do you have a program a guy can get on? My bench is the worst. Please help

[@UFpwrLifter]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqS7XoaegtiDb9U

[@sushmitpanchal6745]

Can i use this bench progression model on squat ?

[@UFpwrLifter]

A couple have tried and had good results.

[@MinhNguyen-hq9bx]

I do the opposite of you, I hit leg 3 times a week lol.

[@appsinc.9600]

@6:16 if the weights were legit this would flip the barbell. Just sayin.

[@jakesimmonds5043]

Still do squats?

[@UFpwrLifter]

No sir

[@jakesimmonds5043]

@@UFpwrLifter why not

[@kevinh573]

6 people are damn jealous lol

[@RandyLe4zero8]

do you have your own personal fishtank? also is it true girls dont care how much you bench LMFAO

[@UFpwrLifter]

We used to have a tiny 3gal tank, but we gave it to our friends in TN when we moved to Fl.

[@abeljason5979]

335 is 152 kg not 355

[@UFpwrLifter]

Thank you. Corrected.

[@FollowTheTrend798]

Imagine getting punched by this guy

[@goutfromfriedokra7099]

RIDICULOUS HE"S GETTING PLAY. I LIFT 450, he ain't nothing

[@Sh0n0]

2

[@alexenache6942]

That's super heavy for any weight class and definitely heavy for the average person not for you tho, easy money bro.

[@AI.viewer]

Long, EAT PROPERLY for God's sake!😂

[@Myron1010]

1

[@kevinkidman912]

More like fake weights this dude is a joke he's fooling all of you where is his world record at that bodyweight oh yeah fake weights