This Exercise CAUSES Hernias (IT'S VERY POPULAR!)

The fastest way to get a hernia in the gym is to perform the one armed dumbbell row with your knee up on a bench. In this video, I’m going to explain to you why this is the case and more importantly, what you can do to fix that once and for all. I will discuss the anatomy of the groin and why men are much more likely to incur an inguinal hernia than women when working out in the gym.
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It starts with a bit of a discussion about the anatomy. When we are young, the testicles descend into the scrotum through the inguinal canal. In most cases, this canal closes off once this has occurred. In some cases however, the canal never closes off and you are left with a hole through the tissues in the lower abdominal region that compromises the integrity of the area moving forward.
Even if this closes properly, you still have the duct for the spermatic cord which passes through down into the testicles that creates a hole or compromise in the abdominal wall muscles that you cannot avoid. The stronger your adjacent muscles are in your abdomen, the more tension is applied to this area around the hole that is already present for the cord. This can lead to a high incidence of additional herniation and breakdown.
Many people think that the main cause of this is lifting heavy weights on exercises that typically would cause you to strain like the squat, bench press or deadlift. This is not the case. In fact, it is more so the positioning of the lower extremities during the lift that makes the one armed row a bigger culprit when it comes to causing hernia and inguinal hernias specifically.
Because of the way the exercise is normally performed (with one knee up on a bench and the other leg on the ground) you are asymmetrically loading the pelvis and creating a torque on it. The heavier the weight you attempt to lift from this position, the more torque is applied to the pelvis and the work must be done by the muscles of the core to stabilize and control the descent of the weight. As you pull from the lowest position of the lift, your pelvic muscles are in their weakest and most vulnerable state.
Add to the fact that you are likely placing an additional tensile stretch on this region by partially squatting down during the rep to gain a little bit more momentum and it makes this worse. The key is not to keep your knee up on the bench but rather keep both feet on the floor at all times. All that is needed is to straddle the bench rather than lean on it. With both feet on the ground you are not only more athletic instantly but you have applied ground reaction forces through the legs on both sides. This acts to stabilize the pelvis more and decrease the amount of torque applied to it tremendously.
Perform all reps of the one armed row on one side and then move onto the other side. Be sure of course to keep all other elements of proper row form in place like keeping a flat back, chest out and pulling your arm into extension on every rep rather than rotating to ensure maximal activation of the lats.
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[@bharpursingh]

What is your age ... BTW.

[@chrisbrady2683]

@@bharpursingh Jesus, how lazy can you be? Just Google his age...

[@muddasirmohammed7653]

i like to do it against the dumbell rack

[@michaelblacktree]

Now I feel smart, because I've been doing this exercise from a standing position all along. 😎

[@amansunder123]

Hey Jeff, I normally do the same exercise by standing on both feet on the outside of the end of the bench and place my hand on the bench, instead of crossing legs over the bench. I simply use the edge of the bench for support. I have noticed that this also allows me to incline the head of the bench to change my support to the hand, as I bend over to pull the dumbbell. It is working for me but I'd ask you for your expert opinion.

[@adamolds8397]

Me: I’m going to the gym Jeff: Going to the gym is actually killing your gains

[@wendifx]

hahahaha true

[@nitesharu1269]

Nailed it🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Rinoymj]

Hhaaaaaaha

[@peterhenry2240]

Me: breathes Jeff: you know..

[@AmitYadav-is1jo]

Lol

[@ronnierocha42]

I wished I'd seen this 9 years ago. I was in the gym everyday. I was doing this exercise twice a week. Got into great shape! Guess what? BAM!! Hernia. Got it fixed. Few months later, BAM! Another hernia on the other side!! After watching this I can almost guarantee this exercise caused it!! THANK YOU FOR MAKING THIS VIDEO!!

[@billy-santos]

would cables from one side to the other(left shoulder to right leg) cause this too?

[@MucaroBoricua]

How did you fix your hernias?

[@MucaroBoricua]

@@alex238, darn. Thanks.

[@adyp5176]

sack it off and do pendlay rows

[@tradingforliving281]

@@MucaroBoricua laparoscopically you can repair hernia, it doesn't leave scar on your tummy

[@abhinavloomba8695]

Hernia is killing ur gains Jeff: Best exercise to strengthen ur hernia

[@abhinavloomba8695]

@Jamshaid Ali u didnt get the joke...I know what a hernia is!

[@_ForestMan]

To prevent hernias you need to make your core stronger . Also try to avoid certain exercises that increase your risk of a hernia .

[@killervito]

😂

[@ClubDevon]

@Steven Criscione Where do you live at? what surgeon did you have

[@vincentcoreyfrommilford9061]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@camilofuentes7056]

Me: tries new excercise Jeff: this excercise is giving you actual cancer

[@Justmoore.]

😂

[@thatgymguy.9869]

Oh yeah yeah

[@rbarscz]

Only if you live in California, where everything gives you cancer

[@kluez8725]

didn't like cause you have 420 likes

[@christmasmusicplaylist4563]

This is class😂

[@pepper1234ization]

Jeff makes makes it seem like "onearmdumbellrow" is a single word.

[@toddreynolds1928]

Cheeze Pizza lmfao

[@TheEent]

Cheeze Pizza 1:05 lmao this killed me

[@Adrian-yi8fl]

Wait do you mean it's not?

[@thisspotrules3631]

Might be his son's name... Onearmdumbellrow Cavalier... OB for short!

[@filobonda]

I'm experiencing semantic satiation after reading that word a couple times.

[@ahmadhussain8645]

Jeff actually never runs out of ideas it's amazing

[@flexflex3676]

Ahmad Hussain actually he posted the same thing once

[@theempire00]

Flex Flex link?

[@ahmadhussain8645]

Flex Flex yes he's mentioned hernias in the past but chances are you and everyone including me don't remember info from a year+ ago. This video is at the least a perfect recap

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[@Addy0401]

I have never been to a gym ever in my life, but I assure you Jeff, starting tomorrow I am not gonna do this exercise.Thank you. After following your channel, I have cut many exercises from my future routine.

[@reman3000]

LOL

[@SouihliAhmed]

haahahahaahaahha

[@80beanz]

There's an optimist😅

[@calbraid3328]

Hilarious!

[@clutz7941]

Bruh

[@joshs279]

me: *moves* athlean-x: never do that again

[@FINDINGFITNESS101]

lol

[@joshs.6426]

@Josh S nice username

[@vaibhavjain3234]

Who else feels ghostly herniated when someone talks about hernias?

[@alexd8505]

lol I didnt know wtf hernia was and saw some videos here and I was thinking about that bullshit and I realised I got it and then I went to the doctor and found that I have two inguinal hernias

[@alexd8505]

but before I watch any of these videos about hernias I was good wtf

[@vaibhavjain3234]

Alex D hope you will get better.

[@lemen9358]

We just got Anxiety. I did had that.

[@citizenbobx]

I just got one watching this video.

[@netanelOnline]

wtf... never being so scared from a youtube video in my life

[@shutdahellup69420]

omfg same😂😂😂

[@reda_valle]

Ikr? Now im scared to workout dude

[@justjack2581]

My lord I’m so happy somebody else commented this. I’m scared for back day 😂 😂

[@orionblaze7812]

yo I just got that very painful zipper burn in my pelvis, he described, a day before watching this video now. I'm literally nauseous lol

[@crotchy7667]

Agreed. I need to stop doing everything until I find the corresponding videos by Jeff. lol. But kinda serious.

[@Subsonic-cd2en]

You can see the hesitation in Jeff when he demonstrates this for fear of having a 3rd hernia!

[@cesaravila5577]

Lol Idk if he shows fear. But I'm sure there's no other exercise he does with as much care and attention and focus to form/technique/control

[@ianwilliams8873]

Yeah, I’m surprised he didn’t make Jessie do it

[@mortenthomsen2279]

@@cesaravila5577 Did you see his 405 lift. He sure is concerned about good form. 🤣

[@cesaravila5577]

@@mortenthomsen2279 405 lift?

[@mortenthomsen2279]

@@cesaravila5577 He did a video where he deadlifts 405 with terrible form, it's called "do this to get strong" or something like that.

[@bootneckbonz]

Got a hernia last year doing this exact exercise. Thanks Jeff. You're a legend, mate.

[@AdolfRizzler41]

Sorry to hear mate

[@samideriv8214]

@@AdolfRizzler41 adolf what?

[@ghrocker99661]

This is the video that I needed and I didn't know that I needed until now

[@VikalHimanshu]

Yeah I like that kind of info. The info I didn't know that I needed to know.

[@mikes.6251]

Robert Daniel Curtis Better to have experience without the opportunity, than have the opportunity without having the experience. Obviously not an “opportunity” but ya know what I mean

[@vidkidsvault3438]

Exactly

[@timtalbot9985]

Consistently the best fitness channel on KZbin, keep it up Jeff👍🏻

[@12stepsbeyondtheeventhorizon]

I've always felt vulnerable and unstable during the bad form of this exercise. Thanks for giving me a better alternative.

[@yggdrasil3134]

Instructions were unclear, we need markers Jeff..

[@socaljusticewarrior558]

Haha. Yes. He needs to take a marker and show us in red where the weakness is

[@alejandro77131]

Show us in red where the hernia is.

[@samheinlen6283]

We need markers for 3:29 😂

[@shoaibzama8561]

😂😂😂😂

[@faisalalbeedh6544]

bro basically do the rows while standing on both feet I prefer placing my head on my arm by the dumbbell racks with my back at about 60 degrees

[@mymediclique296]

Jeff, as a Physician and with over 20 years of sports training and knowledge of metabolism, your information is awesome! Much respect!!!!

[@alialjaliel3810]

Jeff, i think youre the only youtuber that deserve the fame that you have. I learned so much from you and i enjoy watching every video. Thank you

[@hurdyb1]

OMG!!!! I've done one armed rows for years and have never suffered a hernia but I will definitely utilize this balanced form!

[@3arrows426]

I know right? It's like an epiphany!

[@RafaelBallio]

Jeff knows a lot, it was exactly with this exercise that I acquired my bilateral inguinal hernia

[@Adam.Rushing]

Jeff, THANK YOU for not getting out the Muscle Marker for this one!

[@mikelino7183]

LOL greatest comment ever. I hope Jeff reads that!

[@Adam.Rushing]

Me too!

[@shimon2476]

Mike Lino why?

[@moose1336]

Why not? you don't want to know if you are longer than him?

[@hamzazubair9610]

😁😁

[@EMMD844]

Just hearing the word hernia makes my abdomen hurt..

[@windmillman]

PivotArmageddon inguinal is worse. Just had mine repaired

[@ArkFreestyle]

Ikr...

[@WetPig]

@@windmillman When it's in the early stages, how does it feel. I feel it when after I have lifted my leg I put it down really fast.

[@SRBOMBONICA86]

@@windmillman no way hiatal messes with digestion and can cause ulcers

[@jplatter6629]

As I watch this video, I am scheduled for hernia surgery tomorrow. THANK YOU for teaching me and warning me how to avoid future problems. :)

[@eaglemantube]

I have had that hernia repair along with a full stomach repair due to prior surgeries. I feel so much stronger now but have the constant fear of repeating the injuries somewhere else not repaired. I am glad to hear this and keep on making sure that I do my workouts correctly. It is AMAZING how many times i look at someone at the gym and laugh inside watching someone else do it wrong! THANK YOU for all these tips! I take them to heart and to the gym constantly!

[@BboyRedSTL]

That's why I don't mess with dumbbell rows. Seen this happen to a relative and others at the gym a few years back. However, if I do see someone doing dumbbell rows incorrectly, I'll be sending them here. Thanks for the info Jeff!

[@crispzachary24]

Amrit Lall rows in general or just dumbbell rows?

[@BboyRedSTL]

My bad brother, I should've been more specific. Dumbbell rows. I'll edit my comment.

[@hiagooliveira6510]

The fix is really simple though, I don't think someone should be dismissing these rows altogether!

[@crispzachary24]

Amrit Lall all good dude I was just gonna say you’re missing out on some great gains without any type of rows

[@BboyRedSTL]

I do other workouts instead to compensate. More power to those that enjoy doing rows!!

[@pjbmo5930]

This channel you have created is hands down the most valuable contribution to personal fitness available. Thank you for shading your knowledge and expertise without any foolishness!

[@horizon210]

I wish I had found your video a long time ago. Having suffered two hernias, thanks to you I now have an understanding as to why. Thank you for saving me a lot of pain in the future. Your videos are a great help!

[@kyleolin3566]

Thanks Jeff! Today is back and biceps, and I've been doing rows the wrong way. Dodged a bullet on that one!

[@aquilmcnair6730]

Jeff, yet again you put out a great and logical video about the importance of training the body properly. The "One Arm Row" modification made perfect sense. You continue to keep up the amazing work, and stay true your fans. Thank you.

[@eddyjimenez392]

Jeff you,ve out done urself, absouletly best advice ive heard on ur channel, we dont know how fortunate we are having you informing us on how to do things properly, thank so much for ur time and advice.

[@zach1645]

Thanks Jeff! The timing of me seeing this video could not be more perfect. A buddy of mine at work literally just had a hernia in that area,. And as part of my dumbbell exercise routine I have been hitting that particular one arm row excersise hard so this is perfect timing, it will allow me to adjust my workout before the problem strikes. Again, thank you very much your videos are awesome!

[@sarmadghafoor1484]

how has it been so far? id think that id look stupid doing this exercise being very small in muscle size compared to everyone else.

[@mikaelk8850]

Googled hernias. Now scared shitless.

[@lemen9358]

Same. But I got rid of the anxiety. Before, I just keep on touching my crotch and pullung my underwear in its limit.

[@richyb4561]

😂same

[@CrazyLeyther]

Imagine how I feel, I’ve had 3!

[@adegiare]

Never lift over 70% of your power and you will never get a hernia

[@Acdeportivo2]

@@patrickbateman4541 yeah budyyyyyy

[@demiurgeobzen327]

Man I just wanna personally thank Jeff for all of this advice he's given. I implement a good 60 percent of what he's advised in my workouts and not have I received noticable gains, I also got rid of alot of nagging pains I was experiencing due to my form. Thanks again Jeff, best fitness coach on the net :)

[@ponkey8569]

What about the other 40%?

[@Amber57499]

Meshuggah?

[@KidDynamite22]

Juuuuuust got over recovery from an umbilical hernia surgery, first session back today, obviously tapping into my AX resources, thanks Jeff.

[@chrisgaringer1837]

This is one of the best videos I've seen. Correcting form in a minor way, but that will impact so much. I recently thought I had a hernia and after watching this, I can confirm that it's true. I'm working through it opposed to surgery, and this adjustment should help me so much.

[@shakir1998]

Jeff Cavaliere once again saving me from a one way trip to Snap City. Cheers Jeff!

[@JdmCreww]

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[@dinklebeeerg2699]

yeaaaaaaahhhh

[@funkandroid]

hernias are no joke!! thanks jeff

[@ericlee4653]

frank andrlik yes no joker

[@2skyland]

I'm so glad I found this video when I did...I was feeling the same burning doing these and started doing this the way Jeff showed and it's made a world of difference. Thanks man!

[@nathaniel3492]

Yep got an inguinal hernia doing this one. I was only 18. Was out for a while waiting for surgery and then after the operation. I’m 100% now and have been lifting a lot safer. My main problem was I wasn’t breathing at all while lifting. Thanks for covering everything Jeff!

[@douglasblair2167]

I totally expected this to be a video badmouthing deadlifts when I opened it up. Really glad it wasn't. Good information, thanks bro.

[@columkenn]

F***in' deadlifts

[@shorteranton]

This is great for taller people as well. At 190 cm I often feel that most benches are too low. If I kneel I get some really weird angles. Standing solves that cause I can just raise the backrest thingy. Thanks again for saving me from unnecessary injury, Atlean-X!

[@2bebothered]

Blowing my mind on different variations on workouts. One of if not the best fitness guy

[@formangrilling111]

It’s insane how all the experienced lifters can agree with Jeff due to experience. Thanks so much Jeff this was in tomorrow’s workout..

[@HeliosEffect]

I think im going to start to greet people by saying "whats up guys, Jeff Cavaliere, ATHLEAN-X.com"

[@dramafree2474]

i started doing this to my little siblings the other day :))

[@wernergurner]

I say it a lot to my mate who doesn't care for the gym.

[@EpictheEpicest]

V-shreds already tried that. It didn't go too well.

[@neverforgettodofacepulls782]

EpictheEpicest Lol

[@fennomanzoomer9547]

I almost choked on my food when I imagined that. You're almost a murderer.

[@dragonaries]

Great Video.. As an OR nurse I see at least 6 Inguinal Hernias a day. Most guys don't even know they have a hernia or they know and think it will heal itself. Out of the 6 at least 1 of them is a lifter. Will try the advice. Thanks Jeff.

[@DiscoFang]

Most guys will just gut through it. ... ahem.

[@Nuclearcx]

It will literally heal itself though as long as you can sort of push it back in and just continue to strengthen your core muscles. I have had (and have) both naval and inguinal hernias for about a decade now but manage to keep them both under control and mostly symptomless with the right kind of exercise routine. Only a fool would get an unnecessary surgery.

[@Ram-rm2gz]

Nuclearcx bullshit they don’t go away on their own

[@razzledazdazzle]

Nuclearcx I got a naval hernia in 2013, still have it. Gave up lifting and it never really got any worse, so decided to start lifting again and it seems to have gotten a bit better. I think it’s all about removing what caused it in the first place, and avoid making the mistake again. I don’t think they’ll heal completely, but be mindful of them and they shouldn’t get any worse

[@neongooroo]

Isn't just 1 in 6 males a lifter?

[@Kik_Hat_Sne]

"Damn, you 15s" -Joey Tribbiani

[@fz8692]

😂😂 I cant move

[@JeremyBarbell]

If i go to the hospital, its gonna be for this thing stickin out of my stomach!

[@JeremyBarbell]

@Alex Gemi Friends

[@JeremyBarbell]

@Alex Gemi joey gets a hernia from lifting 15 pound weights. When Chandler finds him he says, "Why did i have to start working out again? Damn you 15s!"

[@MrSangleela]

hahahahahahahahahahhaa I died laughing

[@simsstar1909]

Thanks Jeff saving me from hernia and all those other testicle related problems

[@anonymouse7095]

Two things Jeffy: 1. You had me at testicles 2. Women have a front hole. I’ve looked.

[@LucasAlmeida-us7bh]

Lucky, I have yet to see

[@averagedude4943]

I need to look at womens front hole.

[@MsBorkbork]

#2 LMAO 😂

[@vakh4750]

When did mouse started having testicles

[@bryanjames7528]

Smh lmao

[@Nonamed70]

Thanks for saving me from injury once again Jeff, ur an Angel!

[@10thMorales]

I will DEFINITELY remember this form. Thanks Jeff!!!

[@jimweights8908]

This is why I quit rows. I never listened to anyone with as much good advice - every single thing is spot on - nice one thanks

[@ashishsharma696]

I did not know this information. But whenever I was doing the wrong form something always felt wrong. I switched to the correct position by myself and I found it to be much better and non straining.. Now I know why..

[@Arestas25]

I wish I knew this before doing that exercise for more than 2 years. Now I have back pain everytime I train hard and I'm only 24 years old. I can't understand how personal trainers at the gyms continues to advice doing this exercise. Those people should have enough knowledge to distinguish a good from a dangerous exercise because they have a great responsibility for the other people safety. I would appreciate very much if you could make an entire video about exercises which can easily provide injuries and for that reason should be avoided 👍

[@PradeepYadav-ji6lh]

You have been helping thousands of us, thank u so much for sharing your knowledge

[@LandscapeInMotion]

This guy gets better with time! Would love to learn more about his injuries and he fixed them.

[@efosabakare350]

Best fitness channel. I was having problems feeling soreness in my upper back but i stayed positive and did you version of burbell roles and now my upper back is sore

[@neverforgettodofacepulls782]

amv, gmv fan e Don't you mean it isn't sore any more?

[@efosabakare350]

Tyler Williams No i couldnt feel the soreness with other workout except Ax versiom

[@neverforgettodofacepulls782]

amv, gmv fan e Ohhh. Gotcha.

[@hendrikmontini864]

This is a fact. WHAT HE SAY IS TRUE.I needed to repair 2 hernias ( left plus right side) in my groin because of this

[@mos4728]

So single bent over rows are the cause?

[@converseuser5078]

Thank you. Same thing happened to me 20 years ago. Inguinal hernia. Going to fix it in the next 2 years. Video very helpful

[@RodneyHenderson357]

Good stuff Jeff. Suffered a hernia a year plus ago. Always in the back of my head when working out especially heavy.

[@jcolterh]

That seemed like some pretty damn good info. Jeff. Makes sense. Thanks.

[@icejumperke]

SQUAAAAD! 🔥 Jeff dropping some knowledge again! 🔥

[@m.shamim4453]

JEFF is badass !! Thanks 🙏

[@gurdeepfitnesslover4485]

Thats why i respect you sir you are the one on youtube who gives a science based info ...

[@YourDriverSasan]

Thanks Jeff C., Wouldn't mind watching more content (on top of the awesome content you already produced) about avoiding hernias and other injuries in the gym... Thanks again!

[@bennycracchiolo8729]

Whole time I was watching this I was like what if he gets a hernia making this video

[@EnlightenedRogue24]

LOL! That crossed my mind while I was watching it.

[@dishsoap8428]

Hah same dude.

[@AmeerHamza-mr4xq]

same 😂

[@bodywhey8]

Who the heck is clicking “dislike”??? All his vids are the standard. Sheesh.

[@Savage_t_Saint]

All the other CPTs that are trying to sell this kind of info.

[@thedetective8150]

Thanks Jeff for this video and great information. I do dumbell rows wrong and luckily avoided getting a hernia even with 120 lbs dumbbells. I will now do it the right or safer way as you demonstrated in your video.

[@MrPeperoni79]

An observation about deadlifts: many disc herniations suffered while deadlifting do not reside from making a "round back" or doing the exercise otherwise wrong. It is from anterior pelvic tilt. If you have anterior pelvic tilt, from a certain degree on deadlifts are a no-go until you fixed that, no matter how correct you conduct the exercise. While "round back" rather leads to a L4/L5 disc herniation, anterior pelvic tilt rather leads to a L5/S1 disc herniation. The herniation Jeff describes in the video is L4/L5.

[@17jun1989]

Ive had Bi lateral inguinal hernias couple years ago too, im glad i got it repaired, fully recovered and back into the gym now. Watching Jeff's vids has helped me alot bro thanks.

[@sion7651]

i am just gonna buy one of his programms just to show my appreciation and support for what he is doing! as soon as i figured out how to pay with euros on an american website!

[@TacoMonster4eva]

Credit card or PayPal will do it

[@nickb5091]

Thank you very much Jeff for this fantastic advice and for all of your amazing videos! You are without a doubt the absolute best fitness channel on KZbin!

[@jasonstation]

I've had an inguinal hernia. I've always hated that particular exercise. Now I know why!!! Thank you for the info! Love your work.

[@gregoryashton]

Thanks Jeff, you probably saved me having a hernia.

[@jmow429]

You know you're doing well when other fitness youtubers say they watch your videos and/or suggest watching your videos

[@aleksandarkirik6978]

Thank you for this video Jeff. This can save so many guys for getting hernias. I'm just glad I've seen it until it is too late.

[@Andrew-ij6nf]

Thank you man,you have saved me a lot of times from an injury

[@dream.music.gaming7398]

So did Jeff's hernea also had biceps ?

[@kefkapalazzo1]

Lmao

[@darkiller2553]

He has muscles in places, most people dont even have places!!!

[@cl759]

N💀o💀o💀o💀ooooo, not this again

[@MiguelGonzalez-ok9jt]

For sure

[@benjaminzaoui9683]

Dude. English.

[@mikeybthailandhoops4649]

Extremely helpful Jeff, I did it the way to cause a hernia two days ago

[@gemcutter187]

I've done this exercise TONS of times, maybe more than any other and luckily I never had a problem. But I am going to take Jeff's advice regardless. Thanks

[@ivansilva7631]

Love your content and the knowledge you share Jeff! Really has helped me out with my training!

[@zachdemattos6677]

Jesse gets a nice shoulder workout just holding the camera at that angle for that amount of time

[@tulasikrishna5371]

Yes yes. Exactly this is the problem happening with me. I think I've found a solution. Thanks Jeff... 🙏

[@jldyment]

Thanks! I had surgery 5 weeks ago and it was from crazy ab workout that I did because it caused me pain, thinking pain=progress. Anyway, just thinking your rows should be done facing the bench, with a hand on it. That way, the bench doesn't get in the way and you are completely symmetrical. Love your videos.

[@paulmunro3175]

I have the same problem, but I am going to try it your way before I consider surgery. This was a great explanation with detail and it came at a timely moment. Thank you.

[@FineFlu]

Can you do a video on long term effects of sleeping positions with regards to back neck and particularly shoulders? Ty hope u see this jeff

[@akhilsingh7011]

Jeff actually made that video, explaining the effects of bad sleeping habits on your gains lol kzbin.info/www/bejne/gH6conqFqK6ZkMU Jeff's got your back

[@jasondinner]

+akhil singh - Pun intended? 😂

[@FastTacX]

He already has a video on that look it up.

[@lukemsilver]

I find I sleep better, wake up without as much neck pain, without a pillow. I messed something up when I flipped off my 4-wheeler last year and heard my neck crack about 6 times.

[@GTrax1992]

Everytime I sleep on one side with my body resting on one shoulder I frequently wake up with shoulder pain and it lasts few days. I try to sleep on my back and with no pillow. Its really hard to fall asleep if not super tired but I wake up fresh and rested. I suggest you try .

[@photo80sjeff84]

Yes, protecting my hole in the gym 24/7. Thanks

[@TheJMilea]

That’s hemorrhoids

[@JdmCreww]

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[@rahul030987]

This is Gold Level info you're getting here. Amazing!!!

[@Chaos3183]

omg why did I never think of this. Even from a switching arms its so much easier this way. You are awesome.

[@paragua79za]

This information is PRICELESS!!! THANK YOU !!!!

[@Aryan_editK]

Thank you so much, Jeff! Thanks for saving me. May God bless you.

[@jedespiritu3622]

AfreakingMAZING. Jeff, you never cease to amaze - you are a modern-day legend. Thank you so much for this video.

[@theVariedLife]

Thanks for the great tip. Going to change this on my next session. Appreciate all the videos = awesome stuff.

[@wkbeats]

Damn, this is ballsiest information i've ever gotten for lifting

[@Elricwulf]

Thanks, Jeff! This exercise has always felt awkward to me. The straddle thing makes more sense and feels better, especially when I'm using a slightly declined bench to get more lower lat activation.

[@buckshot4569]

I think you have explained a pain I have had on and off for years. I am now 56 and back in the 80s I use to weight train. Maybe once or twice a year I get that shooting pain right where you seem to be pointing. I didn’t train hardly at all for twenty years or more but have been training now for a few years with part weights and body weight. I can’t remember the last time I felt the pain but your explanation seems to ring a bell for me. A Hernia.

[@74shades]

Right on, I appreciate your advice and tips on working out safely. Your videos have been very helpful, I've seen the results as I follow through. Jeff and the other homie with you, gracias 👊

[@vincewarren1271]

Already knew what it was before watching. He's mentioned it before in previous videos. I had my sports hernia repaired back in Oct 2010 and it still bothers me to this day. Like he said, they're no fun.

[@EmreY25]

I think I have one myself, I don't want to get a surgery, it feels really uncomfortable, have it for 3 weeks or so, trying to take an entire week from lifting. Sports hernia isn't even that wel known. Still in pain yourself?

[@scottlivezey9479]

First, I feel really fortunate I never had an issue doing this exercise for decades with a dumbbell that got above 100lbs in my prime. But I’ll switch to this: never too late to learn a better technique.

[@billysunday7507]

Listening to this man has loosened alot of upper thigh and lower back tension i have been experiencing for years. Posture way better also.

[@douglas2437]

Thank you very much Jeff for looking out for us