Why do Powerlifters quit Powerlifting to do Bodybuilding?

[@TryingBrian]

We

[@brycevaughn8151]

Can we just appreciate how Jujis wife is killing it with the camera?? What a legend

[@Joolian.r]

Group full of jacked guys, yeah I think we'd all be blasting 😂

[@jujimufu]

Hey guys still taking a "break" from "routine" upload videos. Focusing on prepping for my bodybuilding comp. 4 weeks out today. Doesn't mean we don't have videos in the pipeline! Cause we do! Currently in Canada getting some training and videos filmed! Much love!

[@zacharybenson3175]

Surely you collab with C Bum, Ian Valiare and Greg Doucette while in Canada

[@Kaalokalawaia]

You are looking great man! Good luck with your training

[@Noah-hq5rs]

Where in Canada?

[@mranonymous9737]

You are a huge inspiration to many. All your fans wish you luck at your show and hope you dominate!

[@thepastrecedes1635]

@@zacharybenson3175 C bum is down south rn

[@thenameiso1119]

juji is like a kid that has his own playground and just likes to invite his friends over, i love it.

[@BaldyMacbeard]

Living the dream!

[@johnnyk5]

Basically, he's Richie Rich with a pump. AKA Thickie Thick.

[@vinnyp9877]

Sam is such a great contribution to these videos. She asks good questions and you can tell she’s genuinely interested. Really helps open the conversation, awesome video guys!

[@joakimdam9723]

Couldn't agree more, Juji will not find a better Camera(wo)man

[@laszloandrasi3258]

I totally agree! I found myself enjoying how well she keeps the videos engaging and on track.

[@e.e.8589]

True 100%!

[@floridamanHooning]

Juji: "I'm on a KZbin break Also Juji: "hey guys, here's a 30min video"

[@konradkubala51]

🤣🤣

[@DerekThorpe294]

It was a pretty low effort video. The theme looks like it was discovered in the editing process.

[@IzzySk10]

John will always be a legend. Feel like it was yesterday I was chilling watching him put you guys through the leg gauntlet

[@InspectahReese]

RIP MOUNTAIN DOG

[@billybadass19b]

It’s not a dad bod, its a father figure

[@thelordfosk]

BARS. Should have a million likes

[@kyintmar6346]

Aren't they the same things?🤦 Dad mean father n body is also a figure

[@AngryOscillator]

​@@kyintmar6346 Yeah. Its a play on words. A father figure is someone who inspires and reinforces the archetypal male qualities in life.

[@BaldOmniMan]

Because after you lift that heavy ass weight, you can be a bodybuilder. Ronnie told us this secret years ago, but in reverse.

[@TryingBrian]

Omni man your speed is INSANE

[@BaldOmniMan]

@@TryingBrian it’s the lack of hair, makes me aerodynamic

[@DensityMatrix1]

Ronnie is crippled

[@erclsr]

Errywun wanna be a bodybulduh, ain nobody wanna lif no hebee ass weight!

[@BaldOmniMan]

@@DensityMatrix1 keep his name out of your dyel mouth lol

[@INDAMOMENTFilms]

John Meadows would be proud seeing you guys doing the meadow row and working out this video. Keep up the great content juji! New people new adventures, lovin' it!

[@BIGMANLOGJAM]

I’m in my early 30’s and the injuries are starting to stack up between all of the kinds of things I do for fun and health. I can definitely see switching to a less aggressive lifting style to reduce the stress on my body.

[@BIGMANLOGJAM]

@Truffs I don’t know how you’re sure, but you’re right. Falling off a dirt bike didn’t help much either 😆

[@BIGMANLOGJAM]

@Truffs haha you speak the truth. Or we start stretching after an injury and go, “I dunno what gives, I’m stretching a lot.”

[@andresvalverde5182]

@Truffs Also don't forget to slowly increase the weight to your desired one rep max percentage. I almost popped my biceps when i went for the 6 reps with maximum weight and had cramping forearms instantly. Don't forget to do warmups.

[@8Rider6]

@Truffs Injury prevention, recovery work, etc is such a major additional time investment beyond just typical warmups, training and stretching. To commit that level to it I think you really have to make it your primary or one of your main focuses in your life. Many people don't want to invest that much into it, but after a certain age it's almost necessary to keep making progress. So that more or less means you make it one of your main focuses, or you back off to a level that's acceptable to you and your overall health. If it's not something you either make money from or are just extremely passionate about, it doesn't make sense for most people to invest that much time into.

[@quelandil5738]

@@8Rider6 What could you recommend? Currently i am doing a cardio warmup, then mobility work and when i start lifting I go up in steps. E.g for a 180kg deadlift i jump in 20kg steps

[@a.k2156]

Been waiting for Ranson to get back. Remember there was supposed to be a video on his home gym few years ago that never came out. Anyways welcome back Ranson

[@GrenadeGrips]

4 weeks out and looking stage ready already. You're gonna kill at the comp, best of luck to ya!

[@Josh_S3]

This video has such good vibes I loved it. This group of guys + Sam make for some great chemistry and entertaining content!

[@pizzaDhut]

I did not know John Meadows had died, I am devastated, he was such a nice man.

[@Jeff-ok6dr]

Such a cool and informative dude. My training has greatly improved because of John

[@nonachyourbusiness1164]

The whole industry is worse having lost a great beacon of light

[@gabrielmoreno3027]

genuinely want to know how you didn't know

[@jamescanjuggle]

he really was a legend, i hope his family is ok

[@Worobjowa]

You live under a rock? 🤔

[@lukethomson5788]

Looking awesome Juji! Smashing life!! Awesome to see. 🙂

[@MarvelousAmazing]

Loved this video! So much useful advice. Need someone like you as my life coach. You really seem to have it figured out. Sam is a major upgrade over he who's name we no longer speak! Fun watching you grow amigo! Hope you win it all!

[@DRDJkoolade]

Surprise video during the break! Thank you so much guys! You made my entire day with this upload! 😄

[@lilwillybodybuilding8027]

Juji, you are looking amazing dude! Hope you do well in your comp!!

[@elcambio96]

Amazing video, thank you for uploading during your holiday, Much appreciated 🤘🎸💪

[@hardfugoo1]

The “D” on his shirt gets lost in his chest and it just becomes “Da Bod.”

[@jujimufu]

Are you a powerlifter turned bodybuilder or a bodybuilder turned powerlifter? What's your experience?!

[@Yahya_the_goat]

Or a Strongman turned CrossFit? 😳

[@TryingBrian]

Powerlifter turned editor 😎

[@geraldfisher6475]

What about the almight hybrid... the powerbuilder! or do we shun those?

[@BIGMANLOGJAM]

Non athletic to a mostly powerlifting mix for only about 8 of my 32 years. Just kinda do whatever works for me, you know? Nowhere near professional level, but that doesn’t bother me. Wish I started early, but it was something I had to learn to prioritize on my own.

[@shaloon64]

I just lift because I like it. Sometimes sets of 3 sometimes sets of 10. I want to be jacked and strong.

[@Sir-Bane]

Hey Juji! I said it last video, and I'll repeat it again, you're looking *VERY* good for your comp, toned up, physique really poking out, especially shoulders. Charge ahead dude!

[@PenumbralFigure]

Adding some more love for Sam! Loving her commentary and camerawork, feels like she should have been operating the camera the whole time

[@lcmischke]

Great video! I like the discussion in this video! It’s a nice pace and serious/fun and I feel Like a learned some stuff

[@zackhouse3059]

Big fan juji, can’t wait to c u step on stage! Your gonna kill it bro! Great channel too by the way!

[@silencerbear9347]

Looking great man! Your progress this last year is really inspiring. Cant wait to see you on the stage.

[@zaineridling]

Fantastic video - and conversation! 💯

[@dmroleplays505]

Nice seeing you again! And loved the Highland games.

[@fathertheodore1345]

Powerlifting and bodybuilding is like toast and butter. They're a perfect combo, you can do a 12-16 week cycle focusing on strength and you get a little bulk then do a 12-16 week cut and have more muscle than last time and they both work.

[@enigmatic7665]

Love that the video starts with meadows rows! They kick ass! Rip john

[@centralparkjoe1290]

Excellent collaboration guys!🤙💪

[@phatec]

Haven't watched a Juji video in a month, you are shredded now..

[@LordGodfrey]

I still consider myself a novice lifter. But I've learned a LOT over the past two years. Mostly from people like Juji, his guests, and the people he recommends!

[@TheBcoolGuy]

Yeah, it takes a while to get to intermediate, but I'm sure you're almost there. I'm in the same situation.

[@areyoutheregoditsmedave]

I’ve been lifting seriously for a couple years now too (with a couple month break) and I’m still a novice. I wasted a bunch of time cutting

[@AD-ui6sk]

2 years with good influences I would assume you’re at intermediate already

[@TheBcoolGuy]

@@areyoutheregoditsmedave Yeah. It's alright to spend a month cutting down a bit for the summer, but you should not be trying to be lean before you're at least well into intermediate. My rows are almost advanced, my DL almost intermediate, but my bench is still solidly novice. like 92 kg. This is according to strengthlevel's calculator.

[@AngryOscillator]

@@TheBcoolGuy Why should you not try and get lean? What do you mean by lean? Sub 10%? If you're goal is to build muscle and you aren't running gear then no one wants to be sub 10%, aside from a few genetic freaks perhaps. And are you talking about powerlifting or bodybuilding? Because a 92kg bench could EASILY see you through to intermediate bodybuilding, if not perhaps advanced, assuming ROM and technique is on point. Also for bodybuilding if anyone is going to make gains while being lean it IS the beginner, because everything makes them grow. Powerlifting I know little about

[@Furiosus]

Production quality and editing is great in this video! Keep up the great progress!

[@travisseay7310]

"I just went till it was hard" .... My new favorite saying for literally anything in life...

[@nanquan491]

Awesome video! I'm learning so much from these professional athletes. Thanks Juji!

[@penumbramine]

the fucking matching hernias killed me

[@matthewschoenborn4833]

Cause it doesn’t destroy your joints over time with heavy percentages and a restriction to 3 movements. Powerlifting is awesome but a lot of times you need to focus on longevity and the injury risk from bodybuilding is much lower

[@SergeyLifts]

Happy to see you back Juji!

[@lunaticwerewolf]

RIP John Meadows. Godbless his family that survives him. I'm implementing Meadows Rows into my plan in his honor.

[@Goon.29]

Juji with a full beard looks like some musclemancer locked away in an ivory gym tower reading esoteric soviet bloc training manuals.

[@jamescanjuggle]

musclemancer XD thats the new name for my barbarian in DnD

[@Ninjump]

Musclemancer - best new word

[@junkfoodeater]

Looking hella ripped already dude, good work!

[@msascuinonducorduco]

I'd say it puts your body in extreme strain, but it does have debilitating effect on heart and joints as you age. Nothing wrong with either PL or BB.

[@joshuagalloway184]

John, I started out as a bodybuilder, now I’ve been a powerlifter for 3 years, now I should go back to just bodybuilding because I’ve discovered over the years that powerlifting is just strength training, power=strength hint hint; my shoulders were/are not gaining size and one of the guys is right about the sets and reps in bodybuilding you can do more.

[@gavinferris1088]

You look great for your upcoming contest.

[@MR-yp7mu]

I did that 20 rep deadlift workout with 405 in 2017 … and I am going to repeat it as soon as I recover🤣

[@martinlazarini2653]

"50 reps is like an entire workout, its like CrossFit" then you got Tom Platz doing 4 sets of 60 reps in the leg extensions, and even 100 squats with 225 in his back, call me crazy but if that kind of training built the greatest legs in Bodybuilding I think it works.

[@BenjaminEricksen]

Juji! Those delts brother!!!!!👌👌👌👌👌 Man, you are looking better with each vid you upload! Keep it going man! 👊😎

[@tedlast4896]

Really liking the bodybuilding content!

[@bkkid925]

When you asked about the 20rep deadlifts with 15rep weight, made me think about the Super Squats routine. I’m sure you’ve heard about it, but if not, look it up. It’s killer.

[@colinsandberg5550]

I love to see Juji doing shows. I would love to see him get a pro card

[@MuayThaiTherapy]

Awesome. Enjoyed the synergy between the guys.

[@HermanaSilencio]

You're looking Awesome juji!!!! Awesome!

[@tylerf3728]

Needed a good video to support my addiction. I thank you.

[@jayblackburn3553]

RIP John! 💔 On a more positive note, you’re lookin freakin massive Juji

[@goobster6257]

Somewhere there's someone who stopped watching juji's channel 1 year ago and today goes HOLY SH*T?!

[@mikehinson5935]

Cool vid Juji!!! Again love the fun positive vibe you bring!!! Now, with the many things you are into, I would like to offer the the opportunity to come to NC to be a career firefighter in my Dept!!! I can teach ya all you need to know!! We could definitely use a guy with a fun, positive attitude!!! Plus we can start ya off at….. wait for it……… 35K per year 😅. Now that’s an offer you can’t refuse!!!🤣 Anyway keep up the good work and good luck at your show. Looking good!!

[@darbyparke9105]

Juji your back is looking massive and defined!

[@erclsr]

Juji, you're looking lean AF...and you still have a month! You're going to look awesome when you drop the last bit of water and get tan.

[@hou942]

Juji, your delts are looking killer, more plates more dates has some competition in the delt department, cheers.

[@martin1234512345]

I haven't seen a lot of powerlifters make the journey to bodybuilding. Not true bodybuilding anyways. And I mean, why would they? It's all around a much harder sport to become decent in. Would you rather do 405 for 20, or 4 sets of 5? Would you rather be able to mostly eat what you want, or have a very restrictive diet? Would you rather have more time with friends and family, or less?

[@joeylifts6829]

i actually met jordan once at my gym, he’s a really nice guy.

[@billbilson230]

I’m so happy to see you bodybuilding juji

[@chrisharms2064]

Love Ranson, trained with him and we competed at the Europa together!

[@mikonson4091]

19:17 that laugh had the same energy as the guy who made the "unzip your table, just like you unzip your pants" joke and awkwardly laughing very loudly and for awkwardly too long.

[@appalachianbandit2528]

I have been watching in a minute and dang, Juji is LEAN.

[@Bulleie]

YES, A JUJI VIDEO, today is a good day

[@Thecyclingeconomicsdoc]

Really good vid! Getting super lean, and Huge!

[@Spectrumpicture]

Is it just me, or does Juji look a lot leaner from the last time we saw him?

[@justmyself1000]

Have mercy! I have the SAME epigastric hernia! Been trying to decide what to do about it? Don't want to miss training for the recovery....

[@illus1ve]

Why didn't I know about John Meadows passing before today? ... Damnit man.. That hit hard.

[@TheDivineHysteria]

Just please do a video explaining what PED you’re using and the current cycle . You’re looking hulkish

[@Tigerstarblade11]

There's so much breathing and testosterone and I'm here for it

[@Louis-qo7tf]

they discover the greatness of the pump and feeling the muscle burn

[@Godz3211]

algo. Also meadows row is love. Messes up my elbows for some reason, but my god do I love it.

[@OPSendIt]

Great video. Just got your smells salts in. Keep being great 🙌

[@Bukoe]

Btw great work Sam keep it up..

[@steinarst9084]

Your back looks insane, Juji.

[@sva6774]

Sam is a angel and smart

[@angryencyclopediaenginamol4571]

Juji's delts is insane!

[@oldlifter530]

I hope the Meadow family gym and community keep his site running

[@Lil_Smelly]

As sports go, I liked juji's vids a lot more when they were about armwrestling and crazy power shenanigans, I'm just not a big fan of BB, but hell, who am I kidding, I'd watch these videos even if they were about running or cycling lol

[@josediaz5663]

you should have Derek from more plates more dates in the gym!

[@MoralesCorner]

I want to see derrick displaying supraphysiological levels of strength in the weight room instead of supraphysiological levels of knowledge in the sauna for a change

[@marcinczapski8547]

oh yes please

[@Saint__Thiccolas]

Solid video 👍👍👍

[@HeathWatts]

Steve Pulcinella of Iron Sport Gym making a cameo at 3:19. I trained there for over a decade. It's a great gym.

[@vraschannel3830]

I love you jujimufu i going to work out soon

[@sorini.s138]

Go JUJI FOR THE WIN! U R JACKED!💪

[@buddytickhill8843]

Looking overall improved over last year when you dieted down. Bigger, fuller, and dryer. Back is on another level!

[@NumberOneChina]

@23:00 ia there a low row grip attachment for a single cable machine like this one. im really trying to get one where i can feel my rows at home on the single cable like i do with the double cable row machine at my gym

[@sd707sd]

Just finished listening to the new Norse Mentality episode with Ranson!

[@jeremyreboulet4307]

Gosh haven’t seen you train for a bit- your face has changed so much wow! Getting peeled

[@ivanmyskowski49]

Yaaaa he's back

[@iyziejane]

The stretch at 2:40 makes me want to ask how Juji currently thinks about stretching in relation to weight training. A lot of elite lifters say they never stretch. Clarence K is an example with high mobility who says he doesn't stretch.

[@DRDJkoolade]

I’ve never seen Sam before so I have no idea what she looks like and for a brief second at 2:28 I thought that was the first ever shot of Sam. But I was wrong, it was actually just Juji in some fancy pants! 😂🤣

[@ChrithM]

I think she's in some of his older videos, before she was the camerawoman

[@albertastrofimovas]

04:05 It doesn't add up. I'm not doing bodybuilding stuff butt my 405 max rep set was 21 reps while my max was 605 and all of those were full reset deadlifts, not touch and go. So him pulling 700 plus and doing 20 reps means he had at least 10 more in the tank.

[@Nomenanza]

The sound at 9:21 made it look like he just took the safety off his lats.

[@Abyyss33]

age and damage add up hard to powerlift forever unless your lucky to avoid injury.

[@MellonVegan]

I tried high rep (tng) deadlifts once. I did 14 x 200 kg and 26 x 14X kg. It was stupid. But it was fun. If trying not to puke and ending the session right then and there is what you consider fun.

[@TheBcoolGuy]

Welcome to how I've been training deads this whole time! 8-20+ reps per set!

[@tdicml0752]

Dude, you look awesome!