Old Powerlifter Teaches Me DEADLIFT SECRETS

[@jujimufu]

This video can require a careful ear at times, but there are tons of gold nuggets of training wisdom throughout. Certain things he says he words in new ways that make sense. I'm also grateful I have a video of this session, so I am able to review and "rehear" certain things he shared with me.

[@TryingBrian]

So many good “aha!” Moments 👏

[@badr4363]

That's the coach you've needed ❤️

[@wstar72]

Please get some lavalier mics. Especially in noisy environments or for someone soft spoken like Marc, it will help a lot.

[@JaccBlacc0]

Real hard to keep your mind moving at the same pace.

[@chickendealer9313]

This video was great

[@BasementBrandon]

Spud Inc has always come off to me as a solid company, cool to see some good insight into the man himself and the gym.

[@Izaakalexander]

Awesome must continue big smmoke legaxy

[@brianmcnamara5890]

No frills and affordable but still top quality.

[@josejimenez-gw5yl]

Idk, when i saw them sell a pulley and cable with a few straps for more than 100 dollars when it took me like 30 dollars worth of material from home depot to build the same, i lost all interest in any of their products

[@danr3131]

I've been looking at getting their pulleys for the longest time.

[@littleratblue]

@@josejimenez-gw5yl Take your hourly and how long it took you to go out and shop and then construct, then add that to the cost of materials. You probably broke even, if you could have been doing something else to work up the ladder or make some money.

[@TryingBrian]

Spud dropping some HUGE knowledge on us 🥔

[@Outland9000]

I like to call em' Spud Bombs.

[@MoralesCorner]

@@tuttifrutti2229 that way of describing full extension and the squeeze at the top, focusing on the upper not the lower part of the glutes and trying to pull knees out so you get better tightness in your legs and slide yourself into a better leverage position was pretty cool, after seeing so many deadlift videos through the years those are some cues I've never heard before, feels like a more profound or analytical way of thinking about the movement once you got your basic cues properly taken care off

[@WhatAboutZoidberg]

This is one of those dudes that has seen it all and is just relaxed about things now. He can teach seriously, and have fun & rib you a bit as well. Couldn't ask for a better trainer. Great video.

[@kylefuller204]

How did you get the name Zoidberg? That's awesome

[@a-a-rondavis9438]

@@kylefuller204 by being a meme. Like my name, that is my actual name, but for KZbin, I have to use the meme version.

[@valofalconery]

We need another collab video with Eric "The Bugez" Bugenhagen aka Slick Rick

[@yourmother3207]

Eric "Bugez" "Van Hagen" "Juice Del Hagen" "Judas Del Hagen" "The Tobaggen" "Ricky the Eagle" "Stick Del Hagen" "Stick" "Florida Man" "Frustrated Father" Buganhagen

[@Anduehan97]

@@yourmother3207 "richard the stichard"

[@valofalconery]

@@yourmother3207 AKA the most under utilised talent in the WWE

[@ChurchOfThought]

Yeah let's get a Tom collab too!

[@MrHorkster]

Rick and Spud.

[@TheEthanFausett]

Juji has this way of being a super advanced lifter but also seeming super approachable and teachable and it really helps me learn how to be a better lifter too.

[@TrenbologneSandwich]

He's super strong but he's at the level where he's always hanging out with guys who are way stronger and competing against guys he isn't close to in strength so he has this relaxed confidence of a guy who can deadlift over 600lbs but also the humbleness and willingness to admit that others know more of a guy who basically knows nothing comparably. He could train any of us but needs training himself. Similarly I'm a CPT and I deadlift 505lbs but I would benefit greatly from having Juji as a coach

[@jamescourts1030]

Dude can learn quick but he did a vid years ago learning Olympic lifts and he was getting hammered/he couldn’t wrap his mind around how to move his body correctly. Only time I’ve seen him frustrated. Fun vid though

[@Goodboxingbadboxing]

When he says at the end he was expecting some Crazy stuff but instead got some good ol plain training . You could tell he really enjoyed the session and as a fan I honestly am happy for the entertainment value of stunts but I enjoy the plain hard training just as much. Keep it up Juji!

[@parkouratheight]

"We're going to have second breakfast in a little while." "I have already had two meals." I spit out my water.

[@Bigninjon]

Proud of Sam for just jumping in, and doing really good too!

[@ohsam8206]

Thank you, Jon! :)

[@KittSpiken]

1:55 Bugez is such a psycho, what a legend.

[@jamesembrey3100]

I like this guy, he’s like a powerlifting Mr. Miyagi.

[@tommyh5]

Not really. Squat guru though. Took him for ever to learn how to pull

[@orthellen4193]

Eat good sleep good fuck good. If you know, you know

[@Masterofmonotony]

@@orthellen4193 Menty

[@rylanshim1982]

Awesome

[@helojoe92]

Damn, Spud asks 5 questions, looks at the form for two reps and immediately knows several ways to improve the form, and also has a good way of communicating it. What a legend! Shows again how ipmortant experience is in this game and what a great coach can do for you in a single session!

[@psykalag]

And he's super chill and kind of take it or leave

[@alexandersmith2220]

I am once again raising my hands to donate my spirit energy to fuel Juji's deadlift

[@SillyNolan]

👻🤷‍♂️🏋‍♂️

[@Each-Uisge]

Wake your parents up to have them donate their energy as well

[@travelreview5962]

Yeah if not Majin Buu will destroy us all

[@dhirajchaudhary5999]

It's just awesome the way juji is going about this. Also petition to have juji live stream his 700 attempt.

[@rokostazic1446]

I love how Eric gets mentioned in almost every video.

[@zachbennett7231]

I love how juji can admit he doesn't know everything and takes peoples advice, just show how genuine and humble of a person he truly is.

[@Fr1ender]

SO FUCKING GLAD YOU'RE HERE JUJI

[@ShikiPlays420]

Quick summary of wisdom and tips imparted here: 12:27 - Squeeze butt and quads 13:05 - Evade shrugging to save a couple inches 16:54 - Rest longer between sets, around 3 minutes 17:20 - General wisdom about sets and reps, and feeling your body 20:16 - Switching your routine once in a while to give your brain a break 23:46 - What it costs to get shredded 27:27 - SquatMAX, crazy squat machine 29:00 - Glutes and low back crazy swing training method

[@eggggg00]

thanks dude

[@poser_disposer]

Something I like a lot about Juji is that he's very knowledgable, but he's not a know-it-all. He offers what he knows, and really takes in information.

[@alexbaumann9394]

He is a very relaxed old powerlifter. It is very refreshing to see!

[@dudeskeela]

That forbidden, ancient butt squeeze technique is the final piece Juji needed. Next step: 700.

[@chrishenderson420]

lol.

[@xinsanedefeatx]

Y’all might meme but I’ve actually been squeezing the bottom of my ass for like a year now and I think this may just fix my deadlift again. If only I’d touched (but not hold) Spud’s butt earlier

[@a-a-rondavis9438]

The glutes are very important in both squat and deadlift, why not use them?

[@Acesup1911]

As someone who has lifted for 45 yrs, I can honestly say the greatest thing about this sport is the fact that you can always learn something new. Keeps it fresh and exciting. Love the videos Juji, good luck with 700, coming soon I’m sure.

[@joeswanston1977]

I feel these videos are calming but yet motivating now, it’s weird

[@blizzard3728]

Because they are not pushed and Juji and Sam are actually enjoying it.

[@WowColorFight]

The rack pulls were an expensive mistake, but you and the Bugez ascended to the heavens in that video, so the cost was well worth it.

[@lucduval8510]

Sam is doing a very good job. I think a lot of people are happy to see how involved she is in your journey!!!!

[@Shanedreardon]

Hes so nice and knowledgeable. At the same time, I would not want to make spud mad. His resting face is enough for me.

[@peepoos]

me and my friend snuck in there gym and we got screamed at💀

[@zyxxhig]

Spud seems like an awesome guy to just hang out with and bounce questions off of. That type of man with a lifetime of knowledge and a good sense of humor.

[@jamescanjuggle]

Wow spud has a great eye for detail and nuance. Especially when it comes to seeing movement patterns.

[@DBirdtn]

You have to do more videos with Spud. He is great energy and a wealth of knowledge 👏 😎

[@LordDraikful]

Best video in... years? Love this detailed, focused lifting instruction.

[@user-mu5ny1ks6t]

Definitely dissected Juji’s technique and provided pertinent corrections.

[@wholewheat1]

Gota say, Sam has been a great fresh component behind the camera. Love her commentary and personality

[@RyanSidler]

Juijmufu you have a unique ability as a popular lifter to encourage good form and not ego lifting. Doing vids like this are great! Please keep showing other improvements you make in form and keep showing progress we (the fans) LOVE IT!

[@travistubbs2182]

man, relaxing your shoulders made a BIG difference in how your form looks!

[@nemobla1]

this is amazing, this is the first deadlift video i'v learned anything from in years. Everyone who makes video's on deadlifts always just say the 5 same things. This is somewhat different, just enough for me to learn something new at least

[@thogren]

My goodness, the amount of knowledge in this video is amazing! Thanks, Juji and Sam!

[@ExpeladeitoR]

just catching up with the last vids and i'm loving sam as juji's teammate

[@JoeCoggin147]

Day 10 of telling Jujimufu his videos are appreciated.

[@seanikan]

Day 9 of looking for your comment

[@aprichman]

Day 3 of liking your comment 💪🏻

[@constra7969]

Day 10 of liking your comment

[@jonesappleseed9545]

This is awesome I'm proud of people

[@HungryHipster]

@JoeCoggin147 We appreciate your appreciation, he is appreciated. First Time Sharing My Appreciation.

[@plebeianlifting2084]

I love that when my squat was in trouble you got a pros help and made a vid Now when my dead is cooked you sought out another pro and have helped me again Thank you

[@psykalag]

I love watching juji get excited about techniques

[@RussellGilder]

I love to see how cool these "old head" powerlifters are that run the companies we support. Always nice to see how excited they are to teach and pass along their love for lifting.

[@stephensattler6662]

Sam is such a great addition to the channel :) Love the recent influx of videos, Juji!

[@jasonskalski3915]

I love old powerlifters. They do not give a single fuck. Yet the want to help literally everyone.

[@DaveFrazier69420]

this is great, fun flashy backflip, ninja videos are cool too. but literally mostly dialogue from a knowledgeable person is so cool. love the info. love the laid back way its presented.

[@sniffingdogartofficial7257]

Spud is the man; it really makes you realise how many tiny little things can just totally change the lift. Really loving the vibe with Sam as well. Really great content guys.

[@Numanite]

Spud is a solid teacher, great video, love the content, as always!

[@jeffhardysoul]

listening to a craftsman explaining about the skill and his experiences is always a good treat, awesome vid!!!

[@lawsonleatherwood4249]

lets go! juji's content just keeps getting better!!

[@dethvx]

Big fan of spud inc. products. Happy to see the guy behind it all is so amazing.

[@Peroxide-Mark]

i feel these type of videos help with learning how to do compound lifts right, i also struggle with deadlifts so this helps might try some of this on my next leg day

[@ShootLiegh]

It's always exciting to get picked apart like that because you get so much insight on how much further you have the potential to go. It's like, "Holy shit, just think how much stronger I'll be once I'm doing things correctly!"

[@crazywilly85]

Man, what a great teacher!

[@zachchilds7114]

saw who it was and dropped a like before even pressing play. Juji is on the road to 800 and doesn't even know it

[@NowQuestionAuthority]

Jujimufu - Im so glad you're back! I love your content and you wife is brilliant too! Great videos !! Wish you both the best.

[@ggold3357]

this was great. I've been re-focused on my deadlifts recently and I learned some great tips from this vid. Marc is a great guy with some incredible knowledge. I miss the reverse hyper from the old gym I was at. I've been focused on building my home gym and really need one. I always used to use it for recovery after deads and squats and it felt great. You two need to colab more in the future!

[@michaeljocsonpt7684]

If you met Spud, I’m praying you did a video with Mr. 3000 himself

[@jujimufu]

Good freaking guess... 😉

[@NorthStrongSC]

@@jujimufu juju and donnie energy level could get a bit hilarious lol. Looking forward to it

[@AexoeroV]

Who's Mr 3000?

[@michaeljocsonpt7684]

@@AexoeroV Donnie Thompson

[@AexoeroV]

@@michaeljocsonpt7684 thanks, i didnt knew who he is, i googled him and saw why is he called Mr 3000

[@einstein0808]

Nice video Juji! Love to see you learn and do good stuff.

[@hawkeytown]

As someone who has followed you for years and years, all of your content is amazing, but this new stuff (specially this one) is super amazing

[@Owsse]

this was an awesome video, you just know when you're watching someone who knows his shit, and even an expert like juji can be humble and learn new things, great stuff

[@mattjohnson5851]

Sam is a diamond behind that camera - great addition to these videos

[@patrickcondliffe4889]

This was an excellent resource. Thanks for sharing. That was educational and super wholesome!

[@spockswanson1246]

Absolutely loving the new content!

[@emin21]

Enjoying ur videos lately a lot more. Sam is doing and awesome Work and brings a lot of positive and real energy to the table! And u sir are great like always. 💪😊

[@MrRolled1]

Loving the new videos juji, also props to sam for all the camera work yall are doing great, cant wait to see more keep em coming!

[@mridgleyediting]

As someone starting focusing on powerlifting more this new direction is great - so many little bits to help and improve all aspects of lifting Much love from the UK!

[@jordanhorst6]

Sam is great at adding levity to the mood of the room 👍🏼, and it's great to see juji getting more technical and addressing his weak points. Very useful stuff for us viewers.

[@battlepope6256]

Super interesting thanks for showing us, and the questions and clarifications from the cam operator were very helpful

[@nazurea]

I love how Juji is always open to learning new things

[@benjaminsanchez6256]

Love these types of videos! So much awesome information packed in here from an experienced coach

[@Mersak168]

Dear Juji, i didn`t watched the video til the end, BUT, the number goes inside for your own safety, and because it is more practical to pull the weights out afterwards. I do hope, that you`ve learned how to GYM properly with Mr. Spud lecturing you. Sam is amazing, and you both have a great chemestry. WHO WOULD`VE GUESSED RIGHT? Many hugs from Brazil. One day, you'll come.

[@djsuter4410]

I thoroughly enjoyed that vid. Learning from an expert, fixing the gaps. Good stuff.

[@TheFlambeau]

Sam is awesome. Really happy for them.

[@SwaggyCheeseDog]

This is so neat. I dont do any powerlifting, but its cool to see techniques for these heavy weights

[@JReed5635]

This may be the best Juji video to date. Spud and his products are great. My garage gym is awash in Spud yellow. I have to differ with him however on how to load plates. The true old school method is first plate facing in, all others facing out. That used to be the method required at weightlifting and powerlifting competitions. It was one of the first things you learned when you entered a gym and nothing else was tolerated. The only sin worse than misloading the bar was dropping the weights (yes, we used to have to lower all our lifts under control). There are various theories why it was done this way. We used to joke that it reduced wind resistance. There's also the idea that it allowed for more contact between the first two plates so they spun together better. I've also heard that Bob Hoffman insisted on it because it allowed the York brand name to be seen from all angles. After almost 50 years since I first lifted a bar, I don't think I'm capable of loading one any other way. The video of Brian and Eddie arguing about how the plates should go drives me crazy because I think they're both wrong. The loss of this convention is a sign of the breakdown of civilization. If we can't agree on this how can we agree on anything. It's no wonder young people can't count change or spell correctly. I blame the internet, Crossfit, Common Core, and the easy availability of bumper plates. 😁

[@orbitals5281]

"Typical stuff, reverse hypers". I love this guy.

[@DAaron67]

Loved this. Spud seems like an awesome teacher and an awesome guy. Can’t wait for the video with Donny!

[@ziggygordon1588]

I really like the present videos, it's light-hearted and more knowledgeable at the same time. Keep it up guys

[@cheesepizza87]

Brilliant video, Spud is awesome. Reverse hyper rack seems like an amazing machine, ive just seen Matt Frasar using one.

[@anthonychavez8620]

i learn so much watching videos like this

[@granddaddy_funk]

Yeah this made me want to try deadlifting again today. I have only been squating and doing weighted pullups. I hope the squat gains carry over. Im freaking exited

[@slamrock17]

I love these videos focusing on form and technique! Great ideas that translate over well.

[@lolfisch2021]

Seeing this gets me excited about all the stuff i still have to learn about lifting!

[@nicklorigo3507]

Spud is my kind of guy. im definitely gonna use his advice in my deadlifts lol and try to hit a new PR

[@alvaroB1209]

Juji idk whos on the camera but she is great... She is doing a great job juji...

[@9999rockey]

Sam always checking and correcting juji And we are loving every part of it Jujisam👌👌

[@Danillawafas]

Juji you should interview bugez about how he trains cuz it’s insane! Like it’s just interesting to see how he progresses like crazy in a way that I guess is pretty wild

[@pranjalchauhan323]

Its the mindset Its genetic And i recently saw a vid from him where he was pissing blood, lol i dont think normal people can train that hard

[@hozerberto4886]

@@pranjalchauhan323 I think he is on steroids, know he has no signs but that man it’s strong and big af I don’t think he is on mr.olympia or strongman doses but he sure is on something of course he still is a genetic freak

[@Lincolnzz]

@@hozerberto4886 he has exploded in within the last couple years. It’s understandable, he did get a pro wrestling gig

[@Lincolnzz]

@@shutup4407 Tru. Must be the raw garlic

[@leevikamarainen1493]

@@shutup4407 lol

[@joemamma2255]

Great video! Training deadlifts with a Legend. Keep up with the power lifting knowledge videos.

[@paske1924]

Ok this was great. Marc is an amazing coach. That glute activation ... Deadlift is in 2 days, I will focus on glute activation. Very good video

[@josiahgastineau363]

Sam is killing it!

[@jacobhart6100]

Was worried for a good while about losing Tom and his attitude throughout the videos but, after hearing Sam cheerful and happy to take over, it's honestly the same or better.

[@slicktrips]

this video is pure gold, i just started training for my first meet, this is going to help me out a lot

[@gunter901]

I love how Sam asks the critical questions

[@MOPARBABEH]

Your deadlift vids have helped my deadlift go up from 135 to 205 lbs. thanks for your help. And I weigh 135lbs and I’m weak so now im trying to get it to 300lbs and I will let you know how it goes and my progress

[@peterbrown4405]

This video was amazing! I learned so much about deadlifting which I struggle with, and the reverse hyper is my favorite machine in the gym!

[@clo7263]

Hey Juji, just started watching your videos, recently got back into lifting and trying to get in shape, was watching a couple strongmen for inspiration and saw your collab with Brian shaw. I've heard of you before but my only reference was splits on a chair didnt know you had a channel really been enjoying the content youve been making lately. Im happy to be able to see the content you make it really helps keep me motivated to keep working out.

[@MiniTecGaming]

Theese type of videos of u are my all time favorite, where you learn skills from high level coaches! keep it up please! :D

[@lepsycho3691]

Man that was wholesome! Good job on the progress!

[@maveld.4976]

1:05 the only american who drinks coffee Italian style.

[@CrapefruitEdits]

or like any european, we can't stand water thats called coffee

[@dannyphantom1282]

@Big Smoke AWESOME!

[@enricotavella4148]

Ehm...italians do not drink coffee with water 🤫

[@angeloramirez1249]

Nice to see you working out, DOVYDAS.