The ULTIMATE Bench Press Tutorial (Feat. Julius Maddox)

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Komentáře • 267

  • @alphaofalphas8121
    @alphaofalphas8121 Před rokem +94

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

    • @isaacandrews5330
      @isaacandrews5330 Před 5 měsíci

      Sebastian can give you one even better czcams.com/video/63XZsTMdpTQ/video.html

  • @elitedragon2732
    @elitedragon2732 Před 2 lety +260

    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
      @SquatUniversity  Před 2 lety +21

      Glad you liked this video!

    • @dalgray
      @dalgray Před 2 lety

      @@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.

  • @halfofbeauty
    @halfofbeauty Před rokem +12

    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.

  • @ReticentIndignation
    @ReticentIndignation Před rokem +119

    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
      @mimoosa7390 Před rokem +15

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

    • @gregorymccoy6797
      @gregorymccoy6797 Před rokem +18

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

    • @Prsethsun
      @Prsethsun Před 5 měsíci

      @@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

  • @valhallaawaits4036
    @valhallaawaits4036 Před 2 lety +70

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

  • @pdin09
    @pdin09 Před 2 lety +4

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

  • @alperuzun7665
    @alperuzun7665 Před rokem +11

    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
      @Lee-ic2yn Před rokem +1

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

  • @Pedrinho2.10
    @Pedrinho2.10 Před 2 lety +16

    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!

  • @dillathekilla3110
    @dillathekilla3110 Před 5 měsíci +7

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

  • @cbayoo9405
    @cbayoo9405 Před rokem +8

    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😅

  • @PiggyminingSquad
    @PiggyminingSquad Před rokem +2

    Awesome having Maddox show up for this demonstration.

  • @fitnessliterate4807
    @fitnessliterate4807 Před 2 lety +5

    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.

  • @thui7889
    @thui7889 Před rokem +579

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

    • @AthenaGate
      @AthenaGate Před rokem +86

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

    • @AthenaGate
      @AthenaGate Před rokem +15

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

    • @v47k1t44r
      @v47k1t44r Před rokem +20

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

    • @Lee-ic2yn
      @Lee-ic2yn Před rokem +2

      Mehhh

    • @tatertots0046
      @tatertots0046 Před rokem

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

  • @stephaniecoolman18
    @stephaniecoolman18 Před rokem +4

    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

  • @Cheeseberry69
    @Cheeseberry69 Před 5 měsíci

    Great video, clear and to the point. Thanks for uploading. Will absolutely be tweaking my positioning and bar path slightly next time I'm on the bench, I can already tell this is going to help

  • @mikemillerfilms
    @mikemillerfilms Před 2 měsíci

    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!

  • @A-Loh
    @A-Loh Před rokem

    Wow! Julius!! Awesome vid 💪🏼💪🏼

  • @kylecontreras8741
    @kylecontreras8741 Před 2 lety

    Great video & content, only high quality stuff here!

  • @enelsonwilliam6377
    @enelsonwilliam6377 Před rokem

    I'm blessed by your videos DR ! All my respect!

  • @andrekershaw6244
    @andrekershaw6244 Před měsícem

    Clear and concise. Great job gents!

  • @danieltilahun9400
    @danieltilahun9400 Před rokem

    thank you that felps a lot bless you more , not too much talking but straight to the point , the way i like it

  • @andrasbajusz9290
    @andrasbajusz9290 Před rokem

    Thank you, it was helpful as always.

  • @AlexAlex-bu3ct
    @AlexAlex-bu3ct Před 2 lety

    Another great tutorial!

  • @Thelemorf
    @Thelemorf Před rokem

    Awesome video!

  • @sueyang7079
    @sueyang7079 Před 8 měsíci

    Thank you, will try it out today 🎉

  • @giveemhellmike6956
    @giveemhellmike6956 Před 3 měsíci +1

    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.

  • @springpistonriflefeverlone9611

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

  • @pawelfalubaz
    @pawelfalubaz Před 2 lety +3

    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!

  • @Rjm8891
    @Rjm8891 Před rokem

    Really appreciate these videos thanks man

  • @Nostalgiator
    @Nostalgiator Před rokem

    thank you guys

  • @brightknight1965
    @brightknight1965 Před 2 lety +20

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

    • @dexhorox7394
      @dexhorox7394 Před rokem +3

      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

  • @weirdchamp4601
    @weirdchamp4601 Před 11 měsíci

    this has to be the best bench tutorial online

  • @tlz8884
    @tlz8884 Před rokem +2

    A true wealth of knowledge for my bench press attempt. Thank you!

  • @radek3329
    @radek3329 Před 2 lety +1

    Great movie, thanks guys!

  • @wpowolfpackinternational8346
    @wpowolfpackinternational8346 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Added to my training 💪

  • @dougdewar7896
    @dougdewar7896 Před 10 měsíci +1

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

  • @preetigupta7377
    @preetigupta7377 Před 2 lety +2

    Super tutorial very helpful

  • @cainm8808
    @cainm8808 Před 6 měsíci

    Awesome stuff

  • @Slayer-mm4ym
    @Slayer-mm4ym Před 2 lety

    The ultimate maddox teaching us 💪🔥

  • @zosilol
    @zosilol Před 2 lety +2

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

  • @yourptjourneywithandyphill8077

    Love this tutorial

  • @robm6789
    @robm6789 Před 3 měsíci

    Great tutorial

  • @yadvendrasingh7810
    @yadvendrasingh7810 Před 2 lety

    This is the best channel...

  • @helpslipfrank50
    @helpslipfrank50 Před 2 lety +2

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

  • @Henry-yi4rg
    @Henry-yi4rg Před 11 měsíci +1

    Excellent

  • @danielmilewski7659
    @danielmilewski7659 Před rokem

    awesome, thanks!

  • @prod.ghxstghxst
    @prod.ghxstghxst Před rokem +1

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

  • @jamesvzfighter
    @jamesvzfighter Před rokem +1

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

  • @amitdas8883
    @amitdas8883 Před 10 měsíci

    I'll try this tomorrow

  • @Tegushta
    @Tegushta Před rokem +3

    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!

  • @jalapenogaming9740
    @jalapenogaming9740 Před 2 lety +7

    just when we needed it 👌

  • @GuruLifts
    @GuruLifts Před rokem

    good tips. i will try adjust my feet and eye position to see if champ is right

  • @eddieogun
    @eddieogun Před rokem +3

    Boy lifted that 782 mad easy! 🤯

  • @Ashers232
    @Ashers232 Před 6 měsíci

    Good stuff

  • @BrandonWilliams-wf6hg
    @BrandonWilliams-wf6hg Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks guys

  • @Kickboxer7267
    @Kickboxer7267 Před 2 lety +2

    The ULTIMATE Military Press Tutorial next

  • @Bevzthejcs
    @Bevzthejcs Před 8 měsíci

    Thank you :)

  • @DatBoyEski
    @DatBoyEski Před 2 lety +34

    @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
      @SquatUniversity  Před 2 lety +21

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

    • @ankurchauhan2445
      @ankurchauhan2445 Před 2 lety

      Same query.

    • @xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx439
      @xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx439 Před 2 lety +2

      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
      @michaelxthunder Před 2 lety +2

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

  • @mattdrayton2668
    @mattdrayton2668 Před 2 lety +1

    Thankyou!

  • @jmichel70
    @jmichel70 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you

  • @youarealldiseased6682
    @youarealldiseased6682 Před 9 měsíci

    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

  • @rosscausing7039
    @rosscausing7039 Před 2 lety

    Can you do a video on grip for wrist stability?

  • @gordlawson11
    @gordlawson11 Před rokem

    Watch out Julius, I'ma come for your record now!

  • @mal7353
    @mal7353 Před rokem

    This man who demonstrate bench or me we look😎 like day and night close the beast Maddox

  • @PSYCHOSAXE
    @PSYCHOSAXE Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @somepolishdude9853
    @somepolishdude9853 Před 10 měsíci

    Can't believe this is free

  • @MrCostellio
    @MrCostellio Před 2 lety +6

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

    • @patrickslitzker7313
      @patrickslitzker7313 Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @cybersteel8
    @cybersteel8 Před 5 měsíci

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

  • @xxAoPxx
    @xxAoPxx Před 2 lety +1

    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.

  • @marioguevara5966
    @marioguevara5966 Před rokem

    These are some great points. I always used the bar to guide my hand position

  • @subhankarbanerjee8651

    Should you hit your sternum each rep or should you stop about two finger high from your sternum? My trainer have told me to do it like that but I've been hitting them in the initial sets. A big confusion on my part, would be grateful if you could clear it up.

  • @markovasil1608
    @markovasil1608 Před rokem +1

    Julius Maddox was impressive as a presenter

  • @marizino7836
    @marizino7836 Před 5 měsíci

    “This is what i want where i can’t move him easily” proceeds to move his whole body with his finger tips

  • @Cr33DForc3
    @Cr33DForc3 Před 2 lety +4

    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
      @Hank_Snyder Před 2 lety +3

      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.

  • @austinjoseph2881
    @austinjoseph2881 Před rokem +1

    This is like having Usain Bolt teach you how to run

  • @confederatetearsaredelicious

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

  • @MajorGloryMan
    @MajorGloryMan Před 2 lety

    Mmmhhmm, this is missing the best tip I ever got (from a Larry Wheels video), tucking your shoulderblades under before the lift. made a huge difference to my performance...

  • @ibrahimmo5785
    @ibrahimmo5785 Před rokem

    @squatuniversity, can you talk about the grip and wrist position as I used to bend my wrist and that caused a lot of pain

  • @TheALLisONE.TheONEisALL

    this dudes voice is full on antigayness. pure chad

  • @GeraltzCrafta
    @GeraltzCrafta Před rokem

    I like the advice of shifting the body further down on the bench so that the eyes are in line with the barbell. However, in that position, I cannot on my own lift the barbell loaded with significant weight. What am I doing wrong?

  • @pixelguyworld
    @pixelguyworld Před rokem +1

    if the champ says so, I listen

  • @Vitamin_jp
    @Vitamin_jp Před 5 měsíci +1

    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…?

  • @ArjunSingh-xv1ld
    @ArjunSingh-xv1ld Před rokem

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

  • @abhistraj4284
    @abhistraj4284 Před 10 měsíci

    🔥

  • @w.h.m9163
    @w.h.m9163 Před 9 měsíci

    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) ?

  • @alpd5329
    @alpd5329 Před měsícem

    Julius Maddox sounds like The Chef from The South Park lol

  • @jarnokerswill
    @jarnokerswill Před rokem

    Giving the J path of the bar, am I better off using a free weight bar, rather than a Smith machine set up?

  • @macbhakta
    @macbhakta Před 2 lety +2

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

    • @SquatUniversity
      @SquatUniversity  Před 2 lety +3

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

  • @dernordkoreaner3753
    @dernordkoreaner3753 Před rokem

    I was thinking that the bar path, is slightly different on the way up. A bit more to your shoulders first, because than you are in a stronger position. But i don’t want to argue against the world record holder.

  • @timetaxx2012
    @timetaxx2012 Před 2 lety +1

    I have a question! How do you engage your quads? I’m driving through my toes behind the knee and my butt is staying on the bench but I feel pressure on my low back and I don’t have any back problems. I don’t know if it’s possible that I’m to arched but something doesn’t feel right when I try to engage my lower body in bench…

    • @unoffic1al__469
      @unoffic1al__469 Před rokem

      Bro I have the same problem did u find a solution

    • @congminhhuynh3341
      @congminhhuynh3341 Před rokem

      Same problem. Somebody told that we should try to arch the upper back instead of the lower back so that it could fix. Will try it today.

    • @overlord3481
      @overlord3481 Před rokem +1

      Leg drive is not important if your main concern is building muscle. Powerlifters want to lift the most weight possible and they'll recruit their abs and legs more. For bodybuilding, you'd just want to maintain a hollow arc, flex your glutes, and keep your shoulder at

    • @moses9647
      @moses9647 Před rokem

      Part of it may be that you're driving your legs upwards to the ceiling instead of towards the top of the bench (parallel to the ground). Where the bench touches your chest/sternum can also effect power back engagement. Which can then get into grip width and elbow flare. It's a very technical move that takes some time to find the right groove for your anatomy

  • @AlbertoDiaz-ig3gh
    @AlbertoDiaz-ig3gh Před 2 měsíci

    Any tip for low back pain making bench press??

  • @DrKeith895
    @DrKeith895 Před 2 lety

    I just don’t understand why SU subscribers are under 1 milion. It’s best of the best.

  • @ruvimsemenyuk8224
    @ruvimsemenyuk8224 Před rokem

    Insane grandma Always got jokes

  • @lucapintimalli4752
    @lucapintimalli4752 Před 2 lety

    @squat University Do you think is possible to snatch / squat snatch with dislocated shoulders? #squat university

  • @erickcuellar681
    @erickcuellar681 Před 2 lety

    I remember that you have ig video with a powerlifting girl where both recomend that the hand placement should be the double of our clavicular lenght, so still on that?

  • @wordhue
    @wordhue Před 2 lety +2

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

  • @MillionaireMindsetReality

    @squat university , i have bicep pain during benching . My short head of my left bicep feel weird during flat bench press. I feel like my bicep do not participate during my flat bench press.

  • @stevensonmack8662
    @stevensonmack8662 Před měsícem

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

  • @cransaftvalve734
    @cransaftvalve734 Před 9 měsíci

    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?.

  • @LordGundar1
    @LordGundar1 Před 2 lety +1

    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
      @MrToxiclaughter Před rokem

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