Training w: Julius Maddox and Andy Huang

[@RobertSmith-xp1mg]

Fun fact: John would have 700 DOTS if he hit his best in all 3 lifts at the same time while weighing what he weighed at his previous competition

[@Reppintimefitness]

Fax 💯

[@YeahTheDuckweed]

eli5

[@brianholt594]

“Get back in the 600s and finally feel good about bench again.” John is not a human.

[@jeffmaxwell2068]

felt the goats aura b4 he even uploaded the video

[@square7935]

real shit

[@Reppintimefitness]

🔥

[@heraldofwar]

Andy still a beast with squats! Always good to see you back together.

[@rawrmusic55]

Agree

[@jeffmaxwell2068]

"felt down about the performance" literally set a bloody world record ( skull emoji )

[@MHB30]

It be like that sometimes

[@McWhatevs]

Yeah, but he knew he was primed for 2300 total with his DL, so knows he left some on the table. But dems the breaks

[@oneillfitness]

I've been following Steve forever. I'm glad to see him still doing pretty well even with his kidney issues.

[@fa113nreturns5]

Hey John. Check out Hooper's technique for the log press, he uses the legs quite a bit. You should do a collab with him.

[@MHB30]

I’m hoping we can align something in November. I’m heading up his way for a photoshoot

[@Horolden]

@@MHB30 dayn, that would be amazing! could also maybe give some more light on both sports from your respective audiences aswell.

[@misledpoet]

I see Indy City barbell, I click hoping to see a glimpse of Andy, John, and Steve in the same video together. Hope you're recovering well Steve!

[@HighMaintenancePS]

Yes John, yes!!! For all us functional strength fans, that found you through your phenomenal powerlifting, this is amazing. We will support you 💯

[@critical-slayer]

Always cool to see you do collabs. I know you've trained with Martins Licis before would be interesting to see you train with other strongmen.

[@ragingmoderate6791]

Dude, wtf? Strict pressing almost 300 pounds, no legs, no split jerk is nuts. I dont know the OSG rules, but if you can give even a little knee bend for leg drive on that, it would probably be 350.

[@Jordanschannel64]

Any type of press is pretty much always allowed. hopefully he can utilize it well.

[@ragingmoderate6791]

@Jordanschannel64 I'm assuming 350 is quite a bit of an overestimation on my part, but I'd guess he can get at least 25 more pounds with some leg drive in his press. I also made this comment before I saw the part where he comments on how he didn't know why he strict pressed it. I can't wait to see John as OSG.

[@3ncore706]

@@ragingmoderate6791 Theres people who get over a hundred pounds out of leg drive lol

[@dantethunderstone2118]

In strongman anything is allowed as long as the weight starts and ends in the same place

[@3ncore706]

I like how johns arms are probably his most dominant bodypart even though he puts like zero focus on them

[@Josh_E]

Super excited for the strongman event

[@Benjamin-f4d8i]

Imagine walking to a gym and seeing 3 of the greatest lifters of all time randomly there ...

[@Sushila..]

A few log lifts always brighten up the day 💪😊!

[@limitisillusion7]

Hmmm... Maybe I'll start using the axel bar for higher rep deadlifts. I'd like to stop relying on straps, but I can pull a lot more with them so it might let me keep building strength with the heavy lifts while improving my grip strength.

[@hamastrength]

steve is a beast good to see you there 💪

[@ex-veganlogan]

WHATS A TYPICAL FLOOR PRESS 2 BENCH PRESS RATIO????

[@Grumpyoldman666]

lol imagine these 3 training together, every day is basically a meet

[@rasmusoestergaardandersen4654]

Hey John. Is conventional overhead press part of your routine or something you benefitted from previously?

[@MHB30]

I sometimes throw it in, but don’t notice too much of a carry over to bench. I think it’s important for beginners to do overhead work, though.

[@SageModeObito242]

I don’t understand the purpose of the axle bar deadlift if everyone just uses straps 🤨

[@owenmorgan9154]

It's a lot stiffer than even a stiff bar so at heavier weights it effects that and the centre of mass is further out from your midfoot since the bar is thicker.

[@SageModeObito242]

@@owenmorgan9154 ahhh, that actually makes sense thx.

[@jameshyatt4857]

music in the links please. Your lower back looks tired on the bench spot, I imagine from the dead set. It looked to me in that set you are lower back dominant. Erectors of Steel! Keep pushing brother.

[@dantethunderstone2118]

Standard axle is 1.9 inches

[@jameshyatt4857]

intermediate here, my question is it advantageous for his toes to come of the floor and stay in his heels. I have a fear of falling. Seems more posterior dominant. ?

[@MHB30]

I’m not really doing it consciously. My body just naturally does that. It’s hard to give an answer if it’s advantageous for an intermediate.

[@mrcrazysnipez1]

Sooo question Why would John use straps when using the axel bar? Wouldn’t that defeat the point of making it hard on the grip??

[@matthewbrown3123]

someone else said it in another comment too but the bar is way stiffer than any other bar & the center of gravity is a bit different bc the bar is thicker which makes the lift quite a bit different than a standard deadlift. also in a strongman competition grip would never matter bc they allow straps on standard deadlifts anyway

[@mrcrazysnipez1]

@@matthewbrown3123 so really it’s just about centre of gravity?

[@ThomasBarron-y3j]

Is 3-5g of creatine a day alright no matter what weight you are

[@MHB30]

Yea, that’s a pretty standard dose. If you’re a bigger person, closer to the 5g/day range will be better. If you’re under 150lbs, 3g would probably be sufficient

[@codyspepperemporium4758]

Track list?

[@Radders1433]

Yeah! Haack still amazing though !!

[@whitecrow902]

Oooo new intro music

[@tribeof2035]

Nice work John. Looking forward to seeing you compete in OSG. Keep building the brand!

[@Radders1433]

So Julius can bench your max plus you and the bench all added together ? 😂

[@crackeddoge702]

i mean he literally is the world record bench press in all weight classes+.

[@MHB30]

It would have to be a pretty light bench. But yes, which is nuts

[@Radders1433]

Yeah. Can’t comprehend! Anyways, thanks for the video and inspiring. Love the content 💪💪

[@heveyweightheveyweight5399]

Julius is also 500 lb man an only a one lift specialist which should be embarrassing.

[@Jpmendez718]

I’m actually watching this now because of the different intro music, the prior one haaaaad to go

[@brc7423]

Asked last video, ill ask again, do you notice any long term effects on your mental health from the consistent PED use ? Btw julius and you together is goat content

[@MHB30]

It’s hard to say. If anything, I think it’s helped me to be a bit more confident. When I come off cycle, I sometimes experience a little depression, but it goes away after a few days

[@TenaciousTex]

John’s Cracked 💀

[@Jrlifts26]

I FINALLY HIT 286@147😎😎😎

[@MHB30]

Hell yea!

[@dontyouworryaboutit_]

sucks to say man but Julius ain’t ever hitting that 800

[@Egoliftdaily]

Pound for Pound Strongest and Sexiest Powerlifter of all time 🥵🔥

[@Klepzeiker1984]

125 and 130kg look better than 120

[@MHB30]

It felt way better too. I was able to find the bar path I needed on those sets.

[@Mangabe14]

You might want to practice tossing bags you may make it to 3rd day

[@MHB30]

I will be. I did my first day with them today and have them in the program twice per weeks

[@MisterMurhl]

click

[@beecj0]

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[@jameshyatt4857]

bogo deal on spinaes, lol.

[@adamhandlin7418]

So are we just gonna have to keep skipping the intro because of the shitty rap or???

[@bloodysath]

Realy strong shoulders. 🪵