Understand- for a person with "bad" shoulders. It is critical to warm your shoulders up with arm rotations- take your time- really take your time in warming up your shoulders and start with light weight slow and build the weight up gradually- but do what you can,. Peace Vic
Hey Vic, by doing exactly as you say, what kind of results should one expect and how quick? I've been watching your videos for a while, i have tried other methods and no results.Thanks
There are a lot of things that re up to me - but this isn't one of them friend. I can tell you that finding the right training method is a challenge -try my mine and see how it works for you- visit my site and check me out on vicsnatural and Facebook Victor Costa Trainer
...I know that you Victor say to start with small weights and then, once you have a perfect tecnique, gradually increase the weight. But to get muscles like yours you need to lift heavy weights one day right? Dou you think it can be a real issue for the heart?
The key is to do these exercises with this form with heavier and heavier weights. It would make sense as you get stronger that you will be able to be more facile with heavier and heavier tools. When you're young you swing a hammer, only after you can handle that rather easily can you pick up a sledge hammer. Peace, Vic
Now that I finally found a good trainer like you Victor (I have your dvd, book and everything..) the doctor told me that to lift heavy weights is not good for your heart! especially if you have high blood pressure. I did already the "under stress test" and the result was really good, no heart problems ect. but still even for a completely healthy person this doctor (that is a renowned cardiologist but probably never played sports in his life) advises to not overdo heavy weights ...(continue...
@davidetre This is a guy I'd like to know because I agree. We often worry about the outside of our bodies but the real deal is the inside. I concur with the good doctor. Everyone should get checked out and then workout accordingly. Good health. Vic
this guy really know what he is talking about - both the science and the philosophy of training. this is how the ancient greeks conceptualized exercise - making connections with your body, and accepting but limiting vanity.
Awesome videos Vic. I would love to see a video of you performing an exercise during a heavy set, because I'm sure you lift a lot of weight and we haven't seen you lifting at maximum intensity!
Guys and gals- someone asked me to do a quick- how to- with some good points- just a small tutorial- I am getting a lot of questions about the grip- really intelligent questions- all I ask is that you try it. Allow the weight to sink into your chest at the bottom of the exercise by relaxing your hands. My technique and nothing more- I love you all- good comments and bad- I have to teach- Peace and Have and Awesome Day. Vic
dont grip the bar hard? ive been taught by most if not all powerlifters and guys benching in 600s to grip and squeeze the bar hard in order to recruit more muscle fibers and thus allowing you to lift heavier. Are you saying to ease off the grip to allow more stress on your muscle fibres and thus making it a more effective chest building exercise....but when trying to lift for maximal weight then you would be squeezing hard?
Your point is well taken and you hit it on the head. Yes, relaxing the grip will allow the sensation to sink in to the chest. When you feel this, especially at the bottom of the exercise, the expansion, start pushing. Just looking for inventive ways to help my folks get the most out of their workouts. However, don't do it on your max day. Your point is well taken. We all Thank you, peace, Vic
I got really bad shoulders so i cant go all the way down for bench press usually 1 inch away from ALl the way down
pavy415 6 months ago
@pavy415
Understand- for a person with "bad" shoulders. It is critical to warm your shoulders up with arm rotations- take your time- really take your time in warming up your shoulders and start with light weight slow and build the weight up gradually- but do what you can,. Peace Vic
vicsnatural 6 months ago
Hey Vic, by doing exactly as you say, what kind of results should one expect and how quick? I've been watching your videos for a while, i have tried other methods and no results.Thanks
schoolboy405 7 months ago
@schoolboy405
There are a lot of things that re up to me - but this isn't one of them friend. I can tell you that finding the right training method is a challenge -try my mine and see how it works for you- visit my site and check me out on vicsnatural and Facebook Victor Costa Trainer
vicsnatural 6 months ago
...I know that you Victor say to start with small weights and then, once you have a perfect tecnique, gradually increase the weight. But to get muscles like yours you need to lift heavy weights one day right? Dou you think it can be a real issue for the heart?
Waiting for your advice, thank you.
davidetre 8 months ago
@davidetre
The key is to do these exercises with this form with heavier and heavier weights. It would make sense as you get stronger that you will be able to be more facile with heavier and heavier tools. When you're young you swing a hammer, only after you can handle that rather easily can you pick up a sledge hammer. Peace, Vic
vicsnatural 8 months ago
Now that I finally found a good trainer like you Victor (I have your dvd, book and everything..) the doctor told me that to lift heavy weights is not good for your heart! especially if you have high blood pressure. I did already the "under stress test" and the result was really good, no heart problems ect. but still even for a completely healthy person this doctor (that is a renowned cardiologist but probably never played sports in his life) advises to not overdo heavy weights ...(continue...
davidetre 8 months ago
@davidetre This is a guy I'd like to know because I agree. We often worry about the outside of our bodies but the real deal is the inside. I concur with the good doctor. Everyone should get checked out and then workout accordingly. Good health. Vic
vicsnatural 8 months ago
Great videos!!!!
LeathalM 8 months ago
You helped transform me. Thanks Vic!!!!
skinny3715 8 months ago
this guy really know what he is talking about - both the science and the philosophy of training. this is how the ancient greeks conceptualized exercise - making connections with your body, and accepting but limiting vanity.
much respect from palestine.
redux0 8 months ago
Awesome videos Vic. I would love to see a video of you performing an exercise during a heavy set, because I'm sure you lift a lot of weight and we haven't seen you lifting at maximum intensity!
xxc2220xx 8 months ago
@xxc2220xx
I'll do that shortly - good idea
will do that
Vic
vicsnatural 8 months ago
I love your videos Vic, I've been a subscriber for 3 years. Keep the videos coming! Thanks.
NightRyder66 8 months ago
Great video, and great tips! I think you should add some music to this though.
xNodhead62x 9 months ago
Guys and gals- someone asked me to do a quick- how to- with some good points- just a small tutorial- I am getting a lot of questions about the grip- really intelligent questions- all I ask is that you try it. Allow the weight to sink into your chest at the bottom of the exercise by relaxing your hands. My technique and nothing more- I love you all- good comments and bad- I have to teach- Peace and Have and Awesome Day. Vic
vicsnatural 9 months ago 2
dont grip the bar hard? ive been taught by most if not all powerlifters and guys benching in 600s to grip and squeeze the bar hard in order to recruit more muscle fibers and thus allowing you to lift heavier. Are you saying to ease off the grip to allow more stress on your muscle fibres and thus making it a more effective chest building exercise....but when trying to lift for maximal weight then you would be squeezing hard?
KingRockets 9 months ago
@KingRockets
Your point is well taken and you hit it on the head. Yes, relaxing the grip will allow the sensation to sink in to the chest. When you feel this, especially at the bottom of the exercise, the expansion, start pushing. Just looking for inventive ways to help my folks get the most out of their workouts. However, don't do it on your max day. Your point is well taken. We all Thank you, peace, Vic
vicsnatural 9 months ago
I've been waiting to see more videos from you..
stfaulk89 9 months ago
@darrenshanm
will do- I love making them- just want to make sure people love seeing them- so thanks for the vote of confidence
vicsnatural 9 months ago 29
You would have over 100,000 subscribers if you would just post videos more often! lol..
Take care
-Ben
Ninety9Soulz 9 months ago 51