As an old fart of 60 who hasn't really followed the bodybuilding scene for several years, I have to admit I never heard of John until last year. I really enjoy his videos, he is straight and to the point and does a great job explaining and illustrating the movements. Never being a great dead-lifter (mostly because of my terrible grip strength), I discovered rack pulls last year and have really noticed a benefit in both strength and lower back development since doing them. Thanks John and keep up the great work!
@@mountaindog1: I had to revisit this video. I was never a very good deadlifter - and back in the 80's none of us bodybuilders at the local World's Gym I trained at did them. I always felt I was neglecting my back development by not doing deadlifts. After watching this video I have started to incorporate rack pulls in my routine and I must say after several months I have noticed a difference in both my lat width and thickness. If an old fart of 60 can see results I think anyone can! Thanks much John!
RIP to a true legend, I will continue watching all of your videos to learn everything I can from you and to honor your knowledge and approach to bodybuilding as a whole. Never forgotten!!!!
This guy is the best explainer in lifting, I love how he casually explains without the stupid music intro, without yelling in my ear or saying baahhhbell or standing there with no shirt on looking like a tool, so much easier to absorb the information from John
Been following John Meadows for years , still haven't found more indept technical bodybuilder than him . Guy know his lifts and what is best for muscle growth .
The little form tips you put in with the exercises are just invaluable to me. I can't thank you enough. I just had a knee replacement and my rehab progress is boggling the PT folks. A lot of that is because I've been watching and using your videos to build all the muscles not only in my little skinny legs, but the rest of my body. I am used to the pain of working and watching my form. Your videos are a huge contributor to that and I want you to know it. So, thanks again. I really appreciate what you do.
RIP John! Thank you for all the knowledge and informative videos you shared to the world of bodybuilding and powerlifting, but also being an great person to everyone around you. Legends never die!
Absolutely Awesome. I felt every contraction within My entire back, rear traps delts lumbar rhomboids as you were going through this workout.! I could see the tension & stress on your back just lowering the barbell, really thickening & stressing the tissues. Your Definitely born for back day.! Forget “rare as Gold dust.” This Channel is Platinum Dust. Let’s Hit 400k subscriber’s come summer time. 👍👍👍
I cant tell you how much I appreciate this video. I have a love hate relationship with deadlifts and am always looking to get better at the exercise. This was incredibly helpful!
MD, I started rack pulls about 6 weeks ago after watching another one of your videos. Mostly to thicken my traps, but also strengthen lower back, and work the overall top portion of the deadlift. Along with heavy smith machine or barbell shrugs superset with behind the back shrugs, cable face pulls, and a standing cable crossover upward row that I have been testing for traps, my traps have thickened vertically and outwards really fast. I love rack pulls! Thank you for sharing your workout tips!
I'm 65. I acquired a 1970's old school deadlift bar on eBay recently.( Not the common stop sign hexagon one) And I bought a landmine set up .This video was helpful so you preform the exercise right, so you don't injure yourself. All your videos are good! Thanks! And glad to see your doing well after the heart attack. Your amazing!! Stay strong!
I just wanted to let you know, I tried this back workout today for my back workout, I loved it. I really enjoyed doing those rack pulls. You weren't kidding when you feel it in your lats a lot more. I am pretty pumped and sore.
Another homerun here John. Thanks for sharing this stuff mate. The rack pulls and your incline lat rows at the end have gone straight into one of my back workouts.
Thank you. I’m a personal trainer and me and my clients are older. No one really wants the width in their back. They want to work middle and lower back. I get it. I love hyperextensions however
Wow what a refreshing look at deadlifts and rows. Having gone from bro lifts to powerlifting style big 3, this is exactly what I'll be incorporating now to keep it going. My back my weakest link and will appreciate this information.
As I said, pure gold. This is what Bodybuilding - namely building your body - is all about, to take advantage of mechanical tension performing heavy solid compounds, in the smartest way possible. And I feel like this is the smartest way, as well as safest in the long term, to take the most out of the deadlift. Someone may say that this variation will neglect hamstrings, I would kindly answer, go ahead and perform your RDLs on your leg day. These are those little tweaks that once implemented convert the effectiveness of a compound lift in an amazing back - and let me say glutes - builder, far more than pull ups or rows.
Really diggin adding more weight and moving the pins up on the rack pulls. I'm always pulling from around 2" below the knee. Imagine you could really overload the upper traps. Also, I'll usually throw a heavy 2-3 rep max set in at the top. Should I stick with my 5 rep sets and add a bit more weight for the working sets and drop the 2-3 rep heavy set? I definitely don't take the powerlifting approach, always more controlled/slower reps. Usually go this route: -warm-up set/135lbs -10 time under tension reps (6 sec/rep) -warm-up set/225lbs- 10 time under tension reps (6 sec/rep) - 3X working sets/315 lbs- 5 controlled reps - Heavy set/ 365-375 lbs- 3 rep max *** Depending how I'm feeling, sometimes work my way back down to the 225lb warm up set*** Any input is appreciated!
Rack pulls are superb over full deads for back work Also Dorian Yates did a rack pull variation during his DL lifts. He never let the weights hit the floor during his reps. constant tension on the back
Thanks very much for these videos. The production quality of your content is perfect. I also like the balance you have created between talk and do. As a lifter who is starting to get older I really appreciate the tips you have provided for reducing injuries. I also like the variation in exercises and plan to implement many of them.
Charan Anbalagan Charan I think rack pulls are overrated for hypertrophy. The stimulus to fatigue ratio is fucking terrible. Wrecks your whole body and the ROM is ass. But some people get some big ass back and traps from it 🤷♂️
AestheticNutrition&Fitness probably boils down to the ‘mind muscle connection’, I know my upperish back gives at about the same time as my erectors, but a gym buddy of mine has his lower back give long before he says he feels any other muscle Edit: i always use a band around the pull up bar and do iso pull overs, trying to flex every muscle group before I dive into pulls, about 2 or three sets. That made a big difference for me as well
AestheticNutrition&Fitness agreed, while certainly people can build their back with it, I think It’s a poor choice in general. To get any meaningful stimulus from them you have to go much heavier than deadlifts and it’s hard to recover from that. In fact I think doing deficit deads or snatch grip deads would be a much better option as you greatly increase the ROM and it’s not nearly as fatiguing. Having said all that, IF you’re gonna do rack pulls, don’t do them above the knee. John is doing them correctly in my opinion
John, I learn a lot from your videos. Your channel is greatly underappreciated. I wish this info was as accessible when I was just starting lifting some 20 years ago. I think your channel has the most comprehensive info regarding lifting on RUclips, and you're always so humble. Great video as always.
Mountain Dog you're strong as an ox. I remember seeing a video of yours a while back training at Elite FTS with Dave Tate doing a supported T-bar row finisher that blew my mind. I thought I was training hard, but I was wrong. y'all inspire me to hold nothing back and train with every ounce of intensity I have but also to train smart and intelligent in order to avoid injury. Thanks for another helpful video. Rack pulls are key to a thick dense back and wide developed lats.
Watching this video again made me felt like I just done a back workout with John meadows. You may be not here physically but spiritually you always will be having a positive affect on our lives you will be always loved and missed and may God give you the highest mountain in heaven 🙏
Another great vid John. Totally agree with your form on rack pull deadlift done with bodybuilding in mind. I have a slight tweak though. Firstly I go slightly wider grip to increase tension across the lats. Secondly in order to keep tension on the back I make sure there is no clanking/rattling on the rack as I touch down. It takes more control but really increases the intensity.
Another great video, John. I always feel like I learn more watching your content than anyone else. It had honestly never even occurred to me to use rack pulls to target lats, but when I see your form it makes complete sense. Will definitely be adding this to my back days. Thanks again.
Hitting this tomorrow and can't wait. I stumbled upon your channel a few weeks ago and I am so glad I did. The knowledge you and eugene(introduced to him by you) have given has been beyound helpful. Gonna comment how it went once I finish. Keep up the great work!!
finally, detailed explanation of an exercise that serves for bodybuilding; where last time Dave showed how to row for powerlifting squat. Looking forward for more of these!
Great stuff man. You always upload tons of great content, and I have been learning from your videos as well. I love deadlifts but they're a little too hard on my spinal erectus/lumbar section, probably bc I'm not executing them properly, but here's this video of you teaching us how to rack pull. Man I gotta say tumbs up. Love the leg workouts also. Keep it up.
Coincidentally I’ve been watching a lot of vids of westside and Tate’s channel lately. The stories are great. Plus this is fantastic advice, I really wanted to know how to fit this into my back workout. Thank you.
Just finished the work. Added the back finisher from eugene. All I can say is thank you! I've done rack pulls before with similar lat activation but not from varying pin placement. Absolutely killer.
Great vid! That's the first time I have watched something as detailed about the differences between powerlifting deadlifts VS. bodybuilding pulls. I am already doing snatch-grip pulls (not always, but enough to benefit from it without any overuse issue) to get more quads and general back mass & strength. & since I train at home and can't afford to drop the weight on the floor, I have to lower all my deadlifts in control & this probably explains why I still got some hypertrophy even from conventional pulls. Yes, 2 x 5 reps at 4 plates is plenty! I am a very anxious person and tend to do too many heavy sets. E. g. I will often feel that I "need" to do a straight 5 x 5 with 405 lb (this is 74% of my PR) whithout even considering just ramping up to 405 x 5 and 440 x 5 (something like that) and then see what happens. You learn so much about yourself when you lift for several years! It looks like we are pretty much the same generation; would you be surprised if I told you I got the idea of getting bigger and stronger when I was watching pro wrestling in the 1980's? I wanted to be like Mr Perfect! lol
Dude. You have so many back workout videos! I'm starting with this one, taking notes. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I really appreciate how you explain the "why" as well as demonstrate the "how" for each exercise. I feel like I learn best this way.
I've been needing a video to futher explain this exercise. I mean, I know how to perform but was really looking for a professional's take on it. Thank you for the upload!!!
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hi John, what brand are those orange deadlift bends/grips?
intensamente agradecido
My back can’t seem to handle deadlifts , even with proper from and technique . Any suggestions for alt exercises
RIP John.... I cant believe we lost you:( We are all better people because of you. Prayers sent to your family🙏 thank you for everything Mountian Dog.
Oh what happened? I just started watching his vids :(
@@NanniniVanGestel he passed away in his sleep from a pulmonary embolism.
@@NuvoVision but he posted 19hrs ago?
@@raiden6607 His family is running his channel now....they posted about it a few weeks ago.
Amen!
Well said.
RIP JM..
Deadlift like a bodybuilder:
Step 1 . Scream YEAAHHHH BUDDDAY!! LIGHTWEIGHT BABY
This guy looks like Luke Skywalker with muscles. Nice video
Han Swollo
Luke Swollwalker
Huge-bacca
More like Tony Hawk
Luke Skyweightlifter
I still watch John's videos till this day. So much good info. RIP to this legend..
T-Nation reader, here. Appreciating your RUclips content a lot, bro. Legit, ego-free, honest advice from a real gym vet. Keep doing what you're doing.
thank you!
As an old fart of 60 who hasn't really followed the bodybuilding scene for several years, I have to admit I never heard of John until last year.
I really enjoy his videos, he is straight and to the point and does a great job explaining and illustrating the movements.
Never being a great dead-lifter (mostly because of my terrible grip strength), I discovered rack pulls last year and have really noticed a benefit in both strength and lower back development since doing them.
Thanks John and keep up the great work!
Thank you!
@@mountaindog1: I had to revisit this video. I was never a very good deadlifter - and back in the 80's none of us bodybuilders at the local World's Gym I trained at did them. I always felt I was neglecting my back development by not doing deadlifts. After watching this video I have started to incorporate rack pulls in my routine and I must say after several months I have noticed a difference in both my lat width and thickness. If an old fart of 60 can see results I think anyone can!
Thanks much John!
you need to beat your sausage more to build your forarm strength
@@marlin-cy1od forearm*
Still the best most humble man on youtube. RIP
RIP to a true legend, I will continue watching all of your videos to learn everything I can from you and to honor your knowledge and approach to bodybuilding as a whole. Never forgotten!!!!
Gone but not forgotten 🥇🇬🇧
This guy is the best explainer in lifting, I love how he casually explains without the stupid music intro, without yelling in my ear or saying baahhhbell or standing there with no shirt on looking like a tool, so much easier to absorb the information from John
Been following John Meadows for years , still haven't found more indept technical bodybuilder than him . Guy know his lifts and what is best for muscle growth .
thank you!
Love looking back on all your vids John. Nicest man you could ever meet.. special man ..
The little form tips you put in with the exercises are just invaluable to me. I can't thank you enough. I just had a knee replacement and my rehab progress is boggling the PT folks. A lot of that is because I've been watching and using your videos to build all the muscles not only in my little skinny legs, but the rest of my body. I am used to the pain of working and watching my form. Your videos are a huge contributor to that and I want you to know it. So, thanks again. I really appreciate what you do.
awesome, thank you very much for letting me know, continued success!
RIP John! Thank you for all the knowledge and informative videos you shared to the world of bodybuilding and powerlifting, but also being an great person to everyone around you. Legends never die!
Video released on my birthday, and today is back day. You're the man, John.
Happy Birthday!!!!!!!!
mountaindog1 thank you!
Those rack pulls have really transformed my back and have helped out my deadlift like crazy. Game changer
I love seeing the complete difference between when you first started and then when you finished by the amount of pump
Your tips for dead lifting and pulling back with your elbows at the top of the movement is amazing. I got such a good pump from this thank you so much
Absolutely Awesome.
I felt every contraction within My entire back, rear traps delts lumbar rhomboids as you were going through this workout.!
I could see the tension & stress on your back just lowering the barbell, really thickening & stressing the tissues.
Your Definitely born for back day.!
Forget “rare as Gold dust.”
This Channel is Platinum Dust.
Let’s Hit 400k subscriber’s come summer time. 👍👍👍
Great info, love hearing the difference between bodybuilding vs power lifting
I cant tell you how much I appreciate this video. I have a love hate relationship with deadlifts and am always looking to get better at the exercise. This was incredibly helpful!
Thank you for everything again John R.I.P.
Thankyou for everything John ❤️
I love this guy. Having fun with your workout while going heavy AF and teaching a class for RUclips. Leaves with a HEFTY PUMP. Legend.
whoever thumbs down videos like this are bell ends! This is a great video with some fresh ideas on deadlifting keep them coming, old skywalker!
MD, I started rack pulls about 6 weeks ago after watching another one of your videos. Mostly to thicken my traps, but also strengthen lower back, and work the overall top portion of the deadlift. Along with heavy smith machine or barbell shrugs superset with behind the back shrugs, cable face pulls, and a standing cable crossover upward row that I have been testing for traps, my traps have thickened vertically and outwards really fast. I love rack pulls! Thank you for sharing your workout tips!
awesome!!!
I'm 65. I acquired a 1970's old school deadlift bar on eBay recently.( Not the common stop sign hexagon one) And I bought a landmine set up .This video was helpful so you preform the exercise right, so you don't injure yourself. All your videos are good! Thanks! And glad to see your doing well after the heart attack. Your amazing!! Stay strong!
I just wanted to let you know, I tried this back workout today for my back workout, I loved it. I really enjoyed doing those rack pulls. You weren't kidding when you feel it in your lats a lot more. I am pretty pumped and sore.
awesome!
I been deadlifting like this for 2 months now, love it feel it in the entire upper middle back over conventional which feels just in my legs
Another homerun here John. Thanks for sharing this stuff mate. The rack pulls and your incline lat rows at the end have gone straight into one of my back workouts.
Thank you. I’m a personal trainer and me and my clients are older. No one really wants the width in their back. They want to work middle and lower back. I get it. I love hyperextensions however
Wow what a refreshing look at deadlifts and rows. Having gone from bro lifts to powerlifting style big 3, this is exactly what I'll be incorporating now to keep it going. My back my weakest link and will appreciate this information.
High volume is the best for back growth
Dang RIP I just started watching his videos past couple weeks thank you for all the knowledge God bless your soul brother
That's a solid back workout! The rack pull is a must do!
As I said, pure gold. This is what Bodybuilding - namely building your body - is all about, to take advantage of mechanical tension performing heavy solid compounds, in the smartest way possible. And I feel like this is the smartest way, as well as safest in the long term, to take the most out of the deadlift. Someone may say that this variation will neglect hamstrings, I would kindly answer, go ahead and perform your RDLs on your leg day. These are those little tweaks that once implemented convert the effectiveness of a compound lift in an amazing back - and let me say glutes - builder, far more than pull ups or rows.
How anyone could dislike this vid?? Not understanding...
Really diggin adding more weight and moving the pins up on the rack pulls. I'm always pulling from around 2" below the knee.
Imagine you could really overload the upper traps. Also, I'll usually throw a heavy 2-3 rep max set in at the top. Should I stick with my 5 rep sets and add a bit more weight for the working sets and drop the 2-3 rep heavy set? I definitely don't take the powerlifting approach, always more controlled/slower reps.
Usually go this route:
-warm-up set/135lbs -10 time under tension reps (6 sec/rep)
-warm-up set/225lbs- 10 time under tension reps (6 sec/rep)
- 3X working sets/315 lbs- 5 controlled reps
- Heavy set/ 365-375 lbs- 3 rep max
*** Depending how I'm feeling, sometimes work my way back down to the 225lb warm up set***
Any input is appreciated!
Best coach on RUclips!!!
Rack pulls are superb over full deads for back work
Also Dorian Yates did a rack pull variation during his DL lifts. He never let the weights hit the floor during his reps. constant tension on the back
I didn't even know there was a difference between powerlifting & bodybuilding deads. Can't wait to try this
Once again Mountain Dog gives me inspiration and a great workout. Love and miss you John RIP Brother 💪💪
Thanks very much for these videos. The production quality of your content is perfect. I also like the balance you have created between talk and do. As a lifter who is starting to get older I really appreciate the tips you have provided for reducing injuries. I also like the variation in exercises and plan to implement many of them.
thank you very much!
John I think that rack pulls are more optimal than deadlifts for back hypertrophy.
i agree
Charan Anbalagan Charan I think rack pulls are overrated for hypertrophy. The stimulus to fatigue ratio is fucking terrible. Wrecks your whole body and the ROM is ass. But some people get some big ass back and traps from it 🤷♂️
AestheticNutrition&Fitness probably boils down to the ‘mind muscle connection’, I know my upperish back gives at about the same time as my erectors, but a gym buddy of mine has his lower back give long before he says he feels any other muscle
Edit: i always use a band around the pull up bar and do iso pull overs, trying to flex every muscle group before I dive into pulls, about 2 or three sets. That made a big difference for me as well
AestheticNutrition&Fitness agreed, while certainly people can build their back with it, I think It’s a poor choice in general. To get any meaningful stimulus from them you have to go much heavier than deadlifts and it’s hard to recover from that. In fact I think doing deficit deads or snatch grip deads would be a much better option as you greatly increase the ROM and it’s not nearly as fatiguing. Having said all that, IF you’re gonna do rack pulls, don’t do them above the knee. John is doing them correctly in my opinion
@@mountaindog1 Yates advocates them also.I prefer to do them after a few pulling movements so my upper back is pre-exhausted
Been pulling from a deficit, I like the idea of following up with rack pulls like this.
John, I learn a lot from your videos. Your channel is greatly underappreciated. I wish this info was as accessible when I was just starting lifting some 20 years ago. I think your channel has the most comprehensive info regarding lifting on RUclips, and you're always so humble. Great video as always.
POBABLY THE BEST VIDEO ABOUT THIS TOPIC, EVER!!! Thnx Mr. Meadow
Rack pulls always felt better to me than deadlifts! Now I understand why thanks to this video! Great work John!
I like the overhead signs. “I’ll take some thighs with a side order of chest, please”.
Glad I found your channel. Always loaded with solid info. Keep'em coming.
Nothing beats experience, Thx 💪 sir, greetings from Portugal 🇵🇹 🇵🇹 🇵🇹 🇵🇹
I love that he uses science and anatomy for results. Work smart
I’ve been doing Ben Pollack’s Powerbuilding routine for awhile! Now I gotta add these rack pull to the plan for a thicker back! Thank you!💪😃💥
Awesome video
Look like your calves were gettn some of that weight 2. Keep takin us 2 school 💪
Thank you!
You are just amazing John, I absolutely am so grateful for your expertise that you share with everyone 🙏🤗
:)
Thanks John Meadows for the awesome and free content. You have the best demonstrative workout videos on RUclips, hands down.
Love your vid's JM, but this one my hats off to the mature lady bench pressing in the background, "you go girl", props
This was one of his better instructional videos and that’s saying a lot
Mountain Dog you're strong as an ox. I remember seeing a video of yours a while back training at Elite FTS with Dave Tate doing a supported T-bar row finisher that blew my mind. I thought I was training hard, but I was wrong. y'all inspire me to hold nothing back and train with every ounce of intensity I have but also to train smart and intelligent in order to avoid injury. Thanks for another helpful video. Rack pulls are key to a thick dense back and wide developed lats.
Thank you Paul!
I just started watching you’re videos, they are amazing and so helpful. Really appreciate you doing these thank you from the UK
13:07 John you scared the hell out of me! hhahahah great content as always!!!
Gabriel Burgos Kim Battle yell
You are truly a teacher from Delts to now back Im a better bodybuilder, thank you💪 PS keep up the great work you are doing.
Watching this video again made me felt like I just done a back workout with John meadows. You may be not here physically but spiritually you always will be having a positive affect on our lives you will be always loved and missed and may God give you the highest mountain in heaven 🙏
Epic workout!
This is the video I've been waiting for on deadlifts. Thanks.
Great back trip aiming video!, 💪💪💪
Another great vid John.
Totally agree with your form on rack pull deadlift done with bodybuilding in mind.
I have a slight tweak though. Firstly I go slightly wider grip to increase tension across the lats.
Secondly in order to keep tension on the back I make sure there is no clanking/rattling on the rack as I touch down.
It takes more control but really increases the intensity.
good stuff
Great channel, John. Every lesson i learn something new. Judas Priest in the background is nice soundtrack. Blessings from Dublin.
First time watching mountain dog. I like the info explained behind each workout. Great stuff here!
thank you!
RIP Legend
Great workout I will implement some of this in my routine to get bigger lats
His intro always make me smile. "Heeey guys"
Sad that he's not with us anymore. ❤
Thanks John you're the best tomorrow I'm working my back and I'll all these exercise thanks again for the help
Thank you again John, i always learn from each video you do, your an inspiration and a gentleman.
Thank you!
Great video! Liked the neutral pull down skipping the stretch...I will try that way!
Another great video, John. I always feel like I learn more watching your content than anyone else. It had honestly never even occurred to me to use rack pulls to target lats, but when I see your form it makes complete sense. Will definitely be adding this to my back days. Thanks again.
Fantastic John fantastic love your videos Robert Haller 1 12 2020
Thanks, this is just what I was looking for.
Hitting this tomorrow and can't wait. I stumbled upon your channel a few weeks ago and I am so glad I did. The knowledge you and eugene(introduced to him by you) have given has been beyound helpful. Gonna comment how it went once I finish. Keep up the great work!!
finally, detailed explanation of an exercise that serves for bodybuilding; where last time Dave showed how to row for powerlifting squat. Looking forward for more of these!
i really like your videos. The way you explain looks so sincere to me.
thank you
Looking forward to this workout. Thank you!
Great video. Love working my back! Rack pulls are brutal!!
Hi john I'm loving your chanel you put so much time to explain I feel like I'm with a personal trainer thank you
Great stuff man. You always upload tons of great content, and I have been learning from your videos as well. I love deadlifts but they're a little too hard on my spinal erectus/lumbar section, probably bc I'm not executing them properly, but here's this video of you teaching us how to rack pull. Man I gotta say tumbs up. Love the leg workouts also. Keep it up.
Hell yeah just the video I need at the moment 💪🏼
17 mins of greatness
I'm tired of people who said that Rack pull is Useless. Actually, John in this video shows us that Rack pull is a Bodybuilder's way of Deadlift.
Coincidentally I’ve been watching a lot of vids of westside and Tate’s channel lately. The stories are great. Plus this is fantastic advice, I really wanted to know how to fit this into my back workout. Thank you.
Just finished the work. Added the back finisher from eugene. All I can say is thank you! I've done rack pulls before with similar lat activation but not from varying pin placement. Absolutely killer.
Great vid! That's the first time I have watched something as detailed about the differences between powerlifting deadlifts VS. bodybuilding pulls. I am already doing snatch-grip pulls (not always, but enough to benefit from it without any overuse issue) to get more quads and general back mass & strength. & since I train at home and can't afford to drop the weight on the floor, I have to lower all my deadlifts in control & this probably explains why I still got some hypertrophy even from conventional pulls.
Yes, 2 x 5 reps at 4 plates is plenty! I am a very anxious person and tend to do too many heavy sets. E. g. I will often feel that I "need" to do a straight 5 x 5 with 405 lb (this is 74% of my PR) whithout even considering just ramping up to 405 x 5 and 440 x 5 (something like that) and then see what happens. You learn so much about yourself when you lift for several years!
It looks like we are pretty much the same generation; would you be surprised if I told you I got the idea of getting bigger and stronger when I was watching pro wrestling in the 1980's? I wanted to be like Mr Perfect! lol
Great video, John. Could you go through the stiff legged version. I mainly do my deadlifts on leg days. Thanks.
Great knowledge. I’m still soaking all his wisdom. Rest in Glory. I really wish I had a chance to meet ya,
Thank you for continuing to provide excellent content! I have incorporated several of your techniques and seeing results.
thanks for another great video, John!!! All the best!!!
And your calves really pump too!
Will learn much from your deadlift
Dude. You have so many back workout videos! I'm starting with this one, taking notes. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I really appreciate how you explain the "why" as well as demonstrate the "how" for each exercise. I feel like I learn best this way.
Awesome video, thank you for sharing the knowledge!!!!
John thanks for that Mountain of Knowledge that you always share with us.. Cheers Buddy
welcome!
mountaindog1 haha i have this technique where i combine a couple of reps of barbell row with shrugs.. my Lord they gave my traps and back a blast
I've been needing a video to futher explain this exercise. I mean, I know how to perform but was really looking for a professional's take on it. Thank you for the upload!!!