Never knew who John was until he passed RIP. Watching his videos and really like them and I can see why so he has so many fans. One of the good guys.
@easetres86643 жыл бұрын
you were for sure missing out
@clockworkorange70643 жыл бұрын
1. Do hamstrings first 2. Try and use full range of motion on some type of squating movement 3. JUST. TRAIN. THEM. HARD!
@MiloOwantin3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the summary.
@mayankshuklla22513 жыл бұрын
Thanx mate
@johankiwii3 жыл бұрын
How hard?
@kConray3 жыл бұрын
@@johankiwii HARD
@clockworkorange70643 жыл бұрын
@@johankiwii Tom Platz kinda hard
@James_Edward592 жыл бұрын
RIP John Meadows, we will always come back to your videos and continue to learn from your advice and knowledge. Prayers to the family still, hope you all are holding up. 🙏🏽
@saulmarinoni43422 жыл бұрын
Amen.
@markmih2 жыл бұрын
Wait what?
@James_Edward592 жыл бұрын
@@markmih You didn’t know he passed away?
@markmih2 жыл бұрын
@@James_Edward59 no sir, really bummed out after looking it up, he was a straight shooting stand-up man. RIP
@James_Edward592 жыл бұрын
@@markmih Yea he definitely was, the entire community loved him.
@RoyalTutorial3 жыл бұрын
1. Begin with Leg Curls Warmup(either for Hamstring/Quad) 2. After having a pump, go to a squat or leg press machine. Start with Low weight and gradually increase when 7th rep becomes too easy. 3. Apply the above into a circuit exercise. 4. Repeat.
@gregorioperoni93112 жыл бұрын
if i start with leg curls should i do my other hamstring exercises after training quads?
@RoyalTutorial2 жыл бұрын
@@gregorioperoni9311 I normally do. If you notice your hamstring pump fading, light RDLs focusing on contraction usually does the trick. But always remember to be slow and controlled. Play with the stretch and with time you can go deeper.
@chEs9i2 жыл бұрын
Is safe train legs 3 times per week?
@RoyalTutorial2 жыл бұрын
@@chEs9i my routine is one day lower body and the next day upper body. With one rest day. If your a total beginner then it might take a few weeks to adjust. But remember to always start light and focus on contacting the muscle. For me what worked is one leg weightless lunge where the other leg is on a bench. Followed leg extensions.
@ScytherOnSpree Жыл бұрын
Can RDL be replaced with heavy goodmornings? I can't go heavy on RDL because I still try to fix my pelvic tilt that causes my lowerback to work more than my hammies in any DL. Currently I start with heavy 6-8 squats into 8-12 range goodmornings.
@VetleTV3 жыл бұрын
Arrrrright hi jon meadows, everybody here.
@riteshmasqured3 жыл бұрын
My brain just malfunctioned after reading this lol
@mountaindog13 жыл бұрын
LOL
@dontreadmyname43963 жыл бұрын
@@riteshmasqured you just nailed putting words into how it felt lmao
@love2lift5493 жыл бұрын
Next level comment
@Kilo_of_Milk3 жыл бұрын
That's great
@neilhotchkiss19403 жыл бұрын
As an older bloke still training, I like direct , no-nonsense videos from people who have been around the block a bit and know their stuff. JM ticks all the boxes for me. No frills, no BS, just experience and hard graft. What’s not to like? Kind regards from the UK.
@lovethyenemy4353 жыл бұрын
Yes sir indeed he is a great man of God.
@anthvevo8463 жыл бұрын
Knew you were from U.K. reading this can tell ahah
@Eplo12 жыл бұрын
🇬🇧
@westyorkshirepajero2 жыл бұрын
RIP KING 🇬🇧 🇬🇧
@ChemicalViruS0043 жыл бұрын
Rest in peace legend :( I'm still in shock to know he's gone
@alexandrudumitru24353 жыл бұрын
This channel is his legacy. I will go back and watch all of the vids he made over the years just to show my appreciation for decades of free knowledge he shared with us all
@BJTF3D3 жыл бұрын
It’s been very weird. I was on a different channel and I kid you not, the next 6 videos were from John. We all will miss him. This one hit hard. A great mentor to us all.
@alexlockett6383 жыл бұрын
Definitely sucks. I was late to discover him but it broke me down when he passed… one love
@Andy-eb1hq2 жыл бұрын
????
@ChemicalViruS0042 жыл бұрын
@@Andy-eb1hq what?
@carolshang3 жыл бұрын
I devoured his videos for the past few days. Miss him so much... What a nice, humble and handsome gentleman he was...
@claytoncaldwell47043 жыл бұрын
Who else is watching old John meadows videos now that we’ll never get a new one....
@eddmoody33163 жыл бұрын
😞
@francescorizzi86963 жыл бұрын
Me
@deaska74343 жыл бұрын
Yes. Rip Mr Meadows
@snipet49_993 жыл бұрын
Me. I looked forward to them....
@Kenlac923 жыл бұрын
So much knowledge in these videos. They are all golden.
@Chivaz73teka2 жыл бұрын
I always started with squats to be "fresh". Man I did some leg curls before anything else today and the squats really felt so good. John is still making a difference from wherever he is.
@jmextreme713 Жыл бұрын
I miss this guy so much, he was such a nice friendly informational person. RIP John Meadows
@monstermind428611 ай бұрын
2 years later still here for advice. Thank you John! Rest In Peace. Heaven must be nice ✝️🙏🏻
@kardiyoga29703 жыл бұрын
i totally agree on doing hamstring before doing squat. game changer for me
@Jay-we2ek3 жыл бұрын
It just feels good doesn't it.
@Luke-mm4fy3 жыл бұрын
@@Jay-we2ek out of everything I’ve tried, leg curls make my knees feel the best when I squat
@brandonnykyforak3 жыл бұрын
Just recently started doing leg curls before squats and has help tremendously
@pgbb35973 ай бұрын
I'm so thanful John embraced the potential for social media, KZbin specifically, and produced a TON of videos for us. Not mindless drivel either, but a vast library of invaluable knowledge & information. Thank you John, you will always live on my friend!
@teuxrs99553 жыл бұрын
Taken too soon but will never be forgotten :( rip Mountain Dog
@Tbanks94123 жыл бұрын
I came here for 3 reasons: 1. Wisdom 2."Hi everybody!" 3. The legendary beard, that he better not shave off!!!
@mountaindog13 жыл бұрын
uh oh :(
@dreday31133 жыл бұрын
LOVE IT 😊 AS WELL
@johnwetmore95593 жыл бұрын
I come for one reason - to marvel at that right bicep vein.
@aurelioaranda71463 жыл бұрын
@@mountaindog1 What workouts do you recommend for leg strength with full knee replacement?
@bobjamer89563 жыл бұрын
@@johnwetmore9559 You're so vein!
@petralanca66013 жыл бұрын
I was so sad when I heard that he died.. I watch so many videos of him that I have felling that I knew him.. Rest in peace legend.. You were one amazing human, no words more needed. Thank you for shering your knowlege
@LostTheBattalion3 жыл бұрын
amen brother
@davidmyers81952 жыл бұрын
RIP John you are missed but never forgotten!! I will watch your videos for the rest of my life! Who ever is in charge of John's Chanel please make sure the Chanel stays alive. These videos hasve made a huge impact on my physique and I just love listening to the mountain dog!
@know1squarter3073 жыл бұрын
“After decades of doing this” That’s better proof of knowledge than most studies anyway. Great tips as always.
@roninhubbard90593 жыл бұрын
Not really lol
@claudiamarianidamato94993 жыл бұрын
@@roninhubbard9059 yeah actually I’ll listen to legends with decadeS (plural) of experience before I listen to some 30 year old on KZbin who post “science based” videos like Jeff nippard
@roninhubbard90593 жыл бұрын
@@claudiamarianidamato9499 okay have fun lol
@anthonyprosser84403 жыл бұрын
@@claudiamarianidamato9499 I'm a published researcher and will always tell people that you're better off listening to the people who actually succeed in an endeavour. Proper studies always look at one factor in one population, which is wildly unrepresentative of the real world.
@anthonyprosser84403 жыл бұрын
@@roninhubbard9059 Hey quick question, does science say eggs are good or bad for you?
@trevorbbeairsto Жыл бұрын
This man is such a gentleman. A throwback to the no nonsense days of intelligently grinding it out. I could listen to him all day.
@Kjertinge3 жыл бұрын
The best part about John is not only is he extremely knowledgeable and one of my favourite you tubers. The best part of his videos is he gets straight to the point. No of this self promotion BS. His videos are an intro of himself, and straight to point #1. Love ya John; I’ve been training for about 10 years, developed a solid physique and your tips add the cherry on top to pushing myself and trying things I haven’t done before. Much love from Canada.
@mountaindog13 жыл бұрын
thank you!
@harpreetsingh143111 ай бұрын
How he passed away with the good health❤😢
@77confusedzombie773 жыл бұрын
6:20 Still remember the first leg workout couple year ago where I couldn't sit on the toilet without pain. And then a year later I've got massive freaking legs. Thanks John
@bigpapa47903 жыл бұрын
I'd recommend everyone to try doing hamstrings before squats. It was a total game changer for me.
@Raao13 жыл бұрын
And what if one is training the squat for strength? Are you sure the leg curls are not affecting the strength of the the legs and therefore leading to less max weight on the squat afterwards?
@benjamincoupe5583 жыл бұрын
@@Raao1 id like to know too
@RobertOrthodox Жыл бұрын
John Meadows commented and liked on a appreciation post I did of him on instagram a few years ago. I never thought he would ever do that, let alone see it. I was only 19 at the time and it really inspired me, I needed in my life at the time. Being 23 now, going through so much shit and years of battling depression now, I’m finally getting back into the gym and needed to get some refreshing on things. My account has been deleted for a long time and I wish I never did. Knowing this man has passed on it breaks my heart a true good human that’s inspired many has left us. God bless Johns family. I will always remember the Mountain Dog.
@dustencross3573 жыл бұрын
When JM says this is how to grow...... Then that is how you grow!
@jameelali12663 жыл бұрын
My point is…. One helluva genius and gentleman. So humble,so passionate; coach them in heaven brother
@WTFBazda3 жыл бұрын
15 years ago when I first got Arnold's encyclopedia I read "Leg training simply must be brutal, to be effective." and I've never forgotten it. You can always tell if someone is the real deal or not by how hard they go on leg day.
@WeightsNGunz3 жыл бұрын
John, I gotta tell ya, there isn't a channel out there that comes close to the knowledge and experience that you demonstrate in your videos. At 52 years old and training for 35 years, your style of training is right on the money with how I train and really hits home. Excellent stuff brother! Next time you're out in the Chicagoland area I wanna meet you.
@nelsonian70773 жыл бұрын
My God he speaks the truth, OLD SCHOOL ALL YHE WAY!!, you’re greatly missed.
@Wendigo9223 жыл бұрын
I totally agree with the squat part, I would go "atg" with heavy weights and my lower back would let know immediately something was wrong. RIP John, lots of people will miss your wisdom.
@ivano83913 жыл бұрын
Funny, my trainer always has me warm up with leg curls before we jump on squats, and I've noticed a huge difference on my lifts and overall leg training. My man mountaindog is the truth !!!!!
@Slickshadyy Жыл бұрын
RIP the mountain sad to see a great man gone, never forgotten saved my legs a few years ago and continues too when I’m out of wack always something New he teaches me, I’ve been teaching what I’ve learned ever since
@lw74203 жыл бұрын
Been doing leg curls before squats for a while now and the quality you get on them is amazing. The best part is it doesn’t interfere with the quad work after. When I used to do it the other way around the curls at the end was just trash because I was so toasted from all the quad work.
@williamsdou6 ай бұрын
So happy I can see his videos. Miss him.
@josephohrablo48663 жыл бұрын
Love this video . I’ve been living by tip 3 for over 30 years . My legs will never look like yours lol but they have gotten better and better over the years because i come close to seeing god every time i do them lol
@mountaindog13 жыл бұрын
yes sir!
@MarcAplin3 жыл бұрын
It is so sad that a guy this passionate and knowledgeable has gone. We will all miss out on what he had to give. RIP.
@tylersaupe16123 жыл бұрын
My calves are my weakest point! I am going to implement your 21 tips and take before and after pics. Can't wait to start with hamstrings too, about to go to the gym now on my lunch break! Thanks again John! You're the man!
@baibhavmahanta51003 жыл бұрын
Keep giving us updates👍🏻
@Jack278mx2 жыл бұрын
Did they grow?
@tylersaupe16122 жыл бұрын
@@Jack278mx Haha I forgot about this comment! RIP John. Yes they actually have grown about an inch and a half or so! I have also increased my squat considerably (A little over 100 lbs) so it may have been a synergistic effect!
@wombat52522 жыл бұрын
@@tylersaupe1612 I hate how calves are so different from person to person. Look at some one like Eddie Hall - His calves look like massive tree trunks. Yeah he's strong, but it's the way his body is. Then you have pro bodybuilders like Phil Heath. Strong big calves but NOTHING compared to the size of Eddie Hall's. No matter how much weight or training, your calves are pre determined to a point. Obviously you can grow them but bone structure makes a difference. I do reps of 460lb on my standing calf machine and 3 45 plates for reps on the seated calf. I do others to...but my legs are genetically small :( Ripped strong looking calves but I hate how small my bone structure is lol
@btaxel3 жыл бұрын
I agree with the training really hard on legs. I never understood how someone would do a Legs and Delts or Arms day. I typically have just enough energy to get the hell out of the gym after my last leg set, let alone work another body part
@MT-sq3jo3 жыл бұрын
Agree. I split my workouts into upper/lower/arms days, and legs days are those I drag the most. I train all lower body muscles in the same day so I’m always totally exhausted afterwards. Some people maybe able to get away with training legs with other body parts, if they train legs at least twice a week, or if they split quad/calves and glutes/hams in two different sessions.
@dustencross3573 жыл бұрын
Talk to Diana.... She will show you the way! 😎
@Rakkhun3693 жыл бұрын
Like Tom Platz says, you’ve always got 5 more reps somewhere in the gym lol.
@TheTehrancarroll3 жыл бұрын
not everyone is training to bodybuild...or for hypertrophy....if you are training for function instead of aesthetics....I trained for rugby and now rowing....don't need a lot more mass for aerobic activities...you need strength...harder to drag around extra mass in endurance/aerobic activities......you tire out way quicker....and thus less effective.....hence you train the full body....still good to get tips from experts though....You are never just using one muscle playing sports...so why would you train that way....aesthetics mean zilch in sports....outside of bodybuilding......Don't want to look like Tarzan and play like Jane.....
@Rakkhun3693 жыл бұрын
@@TheTehrancarroll As someone who taught snowsports for 11 years, I would somewhat disagree. If you take the concept of hypertrophy out of the gym, it’s good for joint and muscle health. I snowboarded at a very lean and light build for most of my career, and even though I felt strong I would still be pretty torn up the first few weeks of the season. Later I got into powerlifting and put on about 20kg, I thought this would negatively effect my snowboarding. It did just the opposite. The forces applied when snowboarding were never enough to actually challenge my body anymore. After that I never felt sore or fatigued from snowboarding anymore. While carrying 20kg more mass. Another good example is when I was playing football and we’d do neck strengthening drills before every practice. So essentially neck hypertrophy lol. Extra muscle is sometimes an extra measure to protect your vital parts. Like MMA fighters. Some guys can get out of an arm bar attempt because they are strong and flexible. Taking “supplements” just to get huge, for the sake of hugeness is another thing, but for some, like John (who is also very brutally strong) that was the name of his game. Plus, as a natural athlete, getting big without lifting heavy/for strength isn’t going to work. I’m not talking about skinny ripped. Putting on real quality muscle mass is something you do deliberately, it’s not going to happen because you do sets of 12 instead of 5. When I started strength training is when I started seeing real mass gains.
@MatrixQqq3 жыл бұрын
Your camera is INSANEEEEE🔥🤟🏾super clear & doesn’t blur at all
@dhos832 жыл бұрын
Miss him and his great videos.
@MuayThaiTherapy3 жыл бұрын
Mountain Dog is the reason I do hamstrings first. Also the calve workout that’s both directions. This knowledge is gold.
@mikehinson59353 жыл бұрын
Great advice as usual!! My 8 years old son loves “alright everybody John Meadows here”!!!!!! We both love the vids!! He even trains with me with his little dumbbells. 👍🏽
@leebrock47833 жыл бұрын
I don't usually have more pain or soreness from leg training, but let's face it, leg day is waaaay harder than any other day (imho). 🏋♂️
@francik42253 жыл бұрын
Me neither, because I train them everyday. I'm oly lifter.
@BigBadJerryRogers3 жыл бұрын
It's not the muscles it's the damn knees that are the dilema.
@mistermister13663 жыл бұрын
It's also the cardiovascular system.
@clarencejanjimenez83973 жыл бұрын
@@BigBadJerryRogers preach
@SchuyFit3 жыл бұрын
@@BigBadJerryRogers 💯
@kirisua3 жыл бұрын
I really miss this guy, such a genuine good natured person . I’m Watching old videos of him all the time for tips and lessons. May his his legacy live on. Rest In Peace.
@alexanderreyes10813 жыл бұрын
You're the man Mr. John Meadows!Thank you for the shared knowledge. Rest in peace Mountain Dog.
@b_raddad3 жыл бұрын
Best content on KZbin by far. Straight to the point, easy to follow.
@tomnorthardt12842 жыл бұрын
Thank you for everything you gave us, John. I'll never forget your life-changing contributions.
@serafimcortizo3 жыл бұрын
Mr Meadows, your knowledge and wisdom beat all possible science. Best wishes from Lisbon, Portugal
@Cultured_Barbarian3 жыл бұрын
Hey Serafim. We will be in your beautiful city this fall. What's the best gym to visit there?
@serafimcortizo3 жыл бұрын
OMG, Hi Mr Meadows, how are you? I'm very happy for having chosen to come to Portugal and visit Lisbon, my dream city, you won't regret it, the weather is excellent as well as the food. The best gym I can recommend is Mr. Big Evolution located in Cascais, it's a very large gym, with everything you need to workout. I workout at Ginásio Fábrica do Fisico, which is an old-school gym, which is right in the city of Lisbon. Hope I was helpful. A friendly hug and best wishes from Lisbon.
@Cultured_Barbarian3 жыл бұрын
@@serafimcortizo Hello friend. Thank you for the very helpful information! Unfortunately, I am not Mr. Meadows. I am just another muscle head who loves to lift and planned to be in Portugal since December of 2019. Our trip was cancelled for July 8, 2020, but it is now open to US travelers. Thanks again for the advice! We will check out both gyms.
@serafimcortizo3 жыл бұрын
You will be very welcome in Lisbon, I hope you can come to my gym so I can meet you, but I just wish that your trip and stay in Lisbon will be memorable. Best wishes and regards from Lisbon
@Cultured_Barbarian3 жыл бұрын
@@serafimcortizo Thank you very much! We have only heard beautiful things about the country, people and food. Our current plan is to be there in the middle of November. We will definitely go to your gym! I will message you here to comfirm our dates and exact time of the visits to see how tbey coordinate with your schedule. Thank you!
@ToughTerps3 жыл бұрын
Just now coming across this gem of a guy, sad to know he is gone now❤️
@Noraiz082 жыл бұрын
did hamstring curls before my squats, an my squats felt so much more powerful and strong, I think everyone needs to do this, going to be my go to from now on
@pikavolt1003 жыл бұрын
This will always be my favorite educational lifting channel! Thank you for the time and effort as well as the wisdom you share. I'm 22 and thanks to you I'm confident I will have a long lifting career with little issues down the line.
@lilyaguilar54243 жыл бұрын
I totally agree, not everybody has the same range (rango de movilidad)
@TM-tr3wb3 жыл бұрын
I’ve been doing hamms first for years on leg day. Your absolutely right. My hips feel so much better when I squat. So much more loose overall. Great tip series!
@IncognitosRandom3 жыл бұрын
Never thought of doing that, I'll give it a shot.
@jamesbicknell73322 ай бұрын
I did legs today starting with leg cutrl and younare right it was so much easier to train my quads it was the best leg day that I had in a long time I thank you for your videos I am 78 years old and did my first workout in 1987 and have stayed with it all these years again I thank yoi
@renstanton45573 жыл бұрын
Great video, love prioritizing hamstrings or just supersetting squats with leg curls. Also always warm up leg days with a few sets of hip abductors to really get the glutes activaing. Squats feel so much better that way
@mangoMango-ck3et3 жыл бұрын
Thanks John,, always informative, straight talking advice,,,..you are always here..R.I.P.
@gjmcff11563 жыл бұрын
Always a good day when John uploads. Keep it up ☺️
@mountaindog13 жыл бұрын
More to come!
@amitabhghosh89033 жыл бұрын
Such amount of knowledge and info I would pay a lot of time and money for but we are getting it for free. I feel so so guilty watching it for free. Legend never dies.. ❤️❤️🙏🏾
@enigmatic76653 жыл бұрын
That first tip is what helped me to get the legs I have today! Hamstrings are super neglected
@JeannetteMilde3 жыл бұрын
Me either! And since I do Hamstrings before squats, I do not have a pulled muscle or an injury in my Hamstrings. The Squat Movement feels better, kinda smooth. Greetz from the fucked up Lockdown Country Germany. GOD WINS!
@roninhubbard90593 жыл бұрын
Mine is my Calves smh
@BigBadJerryRogers3 жыл бұрын
Hamstrings are the easiest! All you have to do is sit on the hamstring curl machine and push down. I have great hamstrings. You have to use a lot more effort and risk your knees to have decent quads.
@enigmatic76653 жыл бұрын
@@BigBadJerryRogers I was born with great quads, but I didn’t realize how much my hamstrings were lagging until I started using them more. Once they blew up my legs about doubled in size. Not that I’m complaining! But you can never have big enough quads so I try to do an equal amount of both.
@athoughtjust14983 жыл бұрын
You’re the best. I’ve incorporated these suggestions after watching your leg videos making these recommendations in the past. I’ve seen real gains! I’m a hard gainer with legs like noodles....well, not so much now! Thanks!
@rocketeightyseven18233 жыл бұрын
Jon I always do pulling movements followed with pushing movements! This has helped my joints tremendously! I wish I had known this years ago. I always work opposing muscle groups and my joints thank me for it!
@aldelacruz55262 жыл бұрын
I will never get tired of watching Meadows videos. Love you John!
@eminems993 жыл бұрын
If you do hamstring exercises first and consistently, your legs will look like a cow - Jon Meadows 2021 😂 Appreciate the quality info mate.
@rasyadwicaksono47932 жыл бұрын
I really miss Jon. Thank you for keep posting on this channel. I really look up to him
@salvadoralvarez17773 жыл бұрын
Rest in peace sir. We will remember you for all the great things you have done.
@tommasofadini32053 жыл бұрын
I am in agreement with all the positive comments below. Just one more thing that (in my experience at least) you don't see that often in the gym. Your buddy in this video (Theresa, i think): damm that are well developed shoulders!! Kudos!
@akshrajput31943 жыл бұрын
Whenever i hear john intro ...all the stress goes out of the window 😊
@johnnyaxelsson66662 жыл бұрын
We miss you mountain dog😟... Thank god for your videos.. It feels like you are around us still... Bless your family and stay strong.. See you another day john👍
@reviewsvoiceontube3 жыл бұрын
Years ago I started to begin my squat/ leg days with training hamstrings first. I did so intuitively and later read an article by John on T-Nation. I can confirm that it makes a big difference how your quad training feels. Nowadays I always start with 45 degree back raises to really wake up and warm up the back chain..from hamstrings to glutes to low back..squats and everything to come just feels better.
@geol54482 жыл бұрын
same principle as training or streching opposing muscle groups to optimize performance
@PWizz913 жыл бұрын
Such a shame this guy is no longer here.. These videos are new to me and they are outstanding.
@robnichol53443 жыл бұрын
Sore legs for 2 or 3 days is how you know you've trained them properly. I'm a fan of a drop set after the last squat set using a goblet squat in bottom half of the range of motion. It lights up your legs like nothing else. Going to try working hamstrings first before squats, thanks!
@Alejandro_87 Жыл бұрын
I've been going to the gym for a year now and I still get sore for 5-6 days after leg day, especially my calves
@gstephenson94423 жыл бұрын
I only just discovered Jon and his advice is really the only advice that matches up with my experience, e.g. trying to squat deep and suffering badly
@Allan_Melon3 жыл бұрын
Im glad to see that you dont have to go so deep on the squat, my depth is about the same as yours
@YMESYDT3 жыл бұрын
The video quality is next level
@trevorrisley54193 жыл бұрын
The GOAT has spoken. Listen to goats, ‘cause when they ain’t goin’ “BAAAAAA” they’re spittin’ great knowledge.😆
@labucisto78923 жыл бұрын
Man.... I absolutely love you señor Meadows. Hats off to you sir. I've come to believe this is one of my top 3 channels. 🙏🏼 ♥
@Viberatezzzz3 жыл бұрын
Rest In Peace to the bloke that helped all of us start our gym journey :((
@PT-fs5ff Жыл бұрын
Normally, I would do squats first. One day I did hams, calves, leg extensions and press saving squats for last. I was able to squat more weight. I was able to go 4 sets instead of 3. My knees did not hurt and my form was almost perfect.
@Jay-we2ek3 жыл бұрын
Calves to failure is nasty. DOMS get crazy. Especially if the stretch at the top and bottom are both emphasised. Heavy, standing reps on the Smith (with a step underneath) and light reps on seated machine.
@RICHFRVR3 жыл бұрын
Calves to failure is the key. Add partials after failure for crazy growth.
@pollebear3 жыл бұрын
R.I.P. my friend, my KZbin mentor!!! You will be remembered
@DJ-wj6cs3 жыл бұрын
Trained HAMSTRINGS first, what a difference in the leg routine
@divyanshusingh6473 Жыл бұрын
1. Train your hamstring first. 2. ATG squats not necessarily required, especially if form falters with depth. But definitely go for some other exercises for depth like hack squat, split squat etc. 3. Leg training needs to be hard, really really hard, it needs to be really painful for them growth! Bonus tip: Do train calves! Watch the John video :)
@nathangill18333 жыл бұрын
Today just so happens to be lower body day, squat focus, and have been implementing the hamstring curls prior to my primary compound lift for a while thanks to Johns programming... Love the results and feels great. Just finished avalanche program and PATIENTLY waiting for the power building program John and Dave Tate collaborated on. Any word on when this will launch?
@mountaindog13 жыл бұрын
could be this weekend :)
@adamshaw4653 жыл бұрын
"Alright hi everybody!" - Immediately felt better after hearing that. What a legend. RIP John.
@augisslava3 жыл бұрын
Honestly the fact that this guy says he doesnt have no scientific evidence makes me trust him more 🤣
@mrw92163 жыл бұрын
Was thinking the same thing, the moment a study gets quoted it makes me wonder how many studies there are that say the exact opposite.
@TACT1LE3 жыл бұрын
Studies are one thing, decades of experience and trial and error are another
@augisslava3 жыл бұрын
@@TACT1LE yessir
@skullcrusher6012 Жыл бұрын
Leg curls before barbell squats helped me stop using knee wraps until I got to insane weight
@shaunmorgan91553 жыл бұрын
God damn it Jon. I just finished my leg day, and apparently I'm doing it wrong. Lol 😂
@henryrooster97072 жыл бұрын
R.I.P John you truly inspired me and i learned a lot from your videos
@RalfsE3 жыл бұрын
Just in time for the perfect leg day! 💪
@2011americanman2 жыл бұрын
Absolute legend and the best training videos out there. Miss you John !
@Judges4MWarriorWoman3 жыл бұрын
I really like that you don’t prescribe a specific form to women, instead, you support women in their decisions about their bodies and their fitness journeys. That’s commendable, John!
@sonny_z9002 жыл бұрын
This video came up in my timeline as a suggestion, love the content/info. So sad John has passed to early. Would have seen more video's like these, RIP.
@garydouglas94133 жыл бұрын
"Take a look at her form" "Compare it to mine" I prefer hers!
@MrPaulcoster943 жыл бұрын
Respect john will be watching your vids for years to come
@stevehs42873 жыл бұрын
So much easier to push the upper body to failure than legs , leg training If done correctly is indeed incredibly painful and is a constant battle with the mind . Cranking out 2 extra reps on a bicep curl is a bit different to 2 extra reps on a hack squat when your whole body is shaking ! Great video as always 👍.
@willashwood78033 жыл бұрын
"Alright hi everybody" = immediate like! Seriously another great video, thanks John!!
@mountaindog13 жыл бұрын
🖐
@doublecommenter51613 жыл бұрын
That shirt makes me really wish for a Captain America in these times right now.
@whitelion11113 жыл бұрын
Thinking the same
@lakeblackfeather35303 жыл бұрын
So thankful this legend with us with all of this information. Rest in peace my friend.
@emilvahls23343 жыл бұрын
Perfect to watch while eating my pre workout meal for today’s leg workout!
@somosElSALVADOR3 жыл бұрын
I started doing hamstrings before my squats a couple of weeks ago. And everything you said is true. My squats went way up and it felt so much better on the knees..just felt stronger on the squat for sure
@mountaindog13 жыл бұрын
please tell everyone they wont drain your squat..haha
@somosElSALVADOR3 жыл бұрын
@@mountaindog1 whoa.. the mountain dog responded to my comment. Thanks i will..and ill recommend your channel as well!