How To Get "BIG" Legs with the Smith Machine

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In this video I will talk about how you can get big legs using the smith machine. You might not think this is possible but if you follow my advice you will see some great gains in your legs. You do need to be careful because you can get hurt in the smith machine is you don't set it up right so please make sure you follow this video to a T.
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@mountaindog1 3 жыл бұрын

For more smith machine videos: kzfaq.info/sun/PLNAUreWTt_SiCiMzQShORHWfIbza4IDEA

@skeletorrobo 3 жыл бұрын

Hi thanks for the great videos. They explain simply, and come from a lot of experience. So what would your view be on 10,000 steps a day for body builders? Detrimental to muscle growth and recovery? And would you train legs and walk 10,000 steps (either before or after) without concern on the same day? Thanks and good health.

@johnfedrick3441 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for blessing us with some extra moves to add to the gain arsenal you da man John💪🏿💯

@tezzytez_1 3 жыл бұрын

Hey John what about front squats on the smith machine? I’ve watched videos of jay cutler from years ago doing front squats on the smith machine

@cyclist5000 3 жыл бұрын

What is the correct direction to face on a slanted smith machine?

@michaelhenry8890 Жыл бұрын

Guilty!!!!

@magneticsyndrome 2 жыл бұрын

RIP Jon .. You recently just passed away, but everyday you're still a living memory. You've created so much amazing content for bodybuilding, it's honestly like you've never even left.

@Bunny11344 2 жыл бұрын

Wtfffff!!!! What happened?!!!!😧

@zethstclair7485 2 жыл бұрын

@ Meow mix A lot of body builders are dieing because of clots Iam really starting to think it’s because they got vaccinated I don’t have proof I know he had previous health Issues but everyone else that has died from vaccines had underlying problems just like John wish someone could ask his family

@believeinjesus8300 Жыл бұрын

Facts 💪🏾

@thewishmastur 4 ай бұрын

What happened?

@michalispatsalou928 3 жыл бұрын

Friend I have learnt more from you in a year than 5 years from other channels, stay healthy

@timpan0 3 жыл бұрын

4:41 Amazing facial expressions there by Mr. Beard😁👍

@gustavomontalvao6927 3 жыл бұрын

Lol.

@susanmodeste9069 3 жыл бұрын

I was wondering if that was for a purpose or just a personal comfort preference?

@timpan0 3 жыл бұрын

@@susanmodeste9069 Same here. Very funny however!

@irishjoe2941 3 жыл бұрын

O oof

@TiredFatherOf2 3 жыл бұрын

Glad I wasn't the only one to notice it 😂. That's my face through my entire leg day workout every time.

@EjkoBejkoTaralejko 3 жыл бұрын

I wish, some day, to be able to use "a lot of my women use this" in a sentence, just like John!

@jesuguru2394 3 жыл бұрын

Nah, find one good committed one - worth more than a hundred "part-timers".

@nikitaw1982 3 жыл бұрын

Fake it till u make it bro.

@paidlife2016 3 жыл бұрын

This is for everyone doing legs at planet fitness. You know who you are!

@martinleon3145 3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

@soundfonts8215 2 жыл бұрын

me:)

@Nate4 2 жыл бұрын

Right here. I don't skip legs

@treyagpalza3264 2 жыл бұрын

You got me.

@toughluckhardbody7993 2 жыл бұрын

It’s me 😂 🙋🏾‍♂️.... 🤣😂😂

@johnnikoloudis6576 3 жыл бұрын

3:44 Damn Legend

@sebastiantheis9069 2 жыл бұрын

Even vom Barbell-Heaven, he still is teaching us. Rest in Power, John.

@roobsrooby6589 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate even though you've sadly passed away you are still giving out great information. The legs forward in a Smith Machine is a revelation for me. I've owned one for years and always had problems with my knees. I always thought you had to stand directly under the bar and that placing your feet forward was a mistake. Now thanks to you I know differently. Tried it immediately after viewing and wow what a difference! Thank John. May you rest in peace.

@ryantryt2468 3 жыл бұрын

About time the Smith machine got some love. “Alright Hi Everybody” instantly put me in a better mood. Thanks John.

@joenance8641 2 жыл бұрын

Alright hi everybody I love the way he progressively gets higher with it I love it

@williamlewis3982 3 жыл бұрын

Smith machine has helped me maintain my strength and size while dealing with nagging back and psoas injuries. Thinking about maki a permanent switch.

@wolfnuske8884 3 жыл бұрын

The Smith Machine helped me get back to squatting after hip replacement. After endless weeks of physio 100 pounds felt like a victory. Do I love it therefore? Yes!

@orionsimerl6539 2 жыл бұрын

Everyone with a PF membership appreciates the Smith machine tutorials.

@Clownfish1958 3 жыл бұрын

John once again you are a saviour lve stayed away from regular bar squats unfortunately at 63 my right knee has become wonky and my lower back has seen better days however your Smith machine leg workouts video is a saviour and has helped me to get back into squat excercises with safe workouts in mind. Thankyou once again you and your team are awesome, Thankyou John 🇨🇦

@susanmodeste9069 3 жыл бұрын

Great info as always. I love the Smith machine because I can work hard with no spotter necessary. Great tips, thank you

@kulkutha6148 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video! I'm on my way the gym now to do this work out! Have a fantastic day John! You are the best.

@rightuppercut1426 3 жыл бұрын

Coincidentally tried Smith machine squats for the first time last Monday to finish leg training. Thanks for the advice on foot position. Will implement for sure together with some of your other exercises. 👌🏼💪🏼

@andythousand345 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome information as always John. Greatly appreciate it. Keep them coming John.

@IMJJTheJetPlane 3 жыл бұрын

The lunges with a twist are amazing. I have super tight hip flexors that I do some PT for and this exercise has helped immensely.

@colkuskey8657 3 жыл бұрын

At last someone who sees some good in Smith Machine use. I’ve always incorporated Smith Machine use into my workouts but don’t really tell anyone, such is the scorn from the meatheads. I start my chest workout with incline smith, greases up the joints before moving to flat dumbbells. Has saved my old beat up shoulders. Hack squat like you showed and sssshhh. Don’t tell anyone, Smith Machine leg presses at my home gym. Thanks for your free unpretentious coaching John. Good health. Cheers, Col🇦🇺🇺🇸

@joshbpowell3861 3 жыл бұрын

Best video I have ever seen regarding smith machines. Thank you John!!

@Clownfish1958 3 жыл бұрын

Again Mr. Meadows your utter concern for the safety of your students me/all of us is impeccable. Yiu are an awesome informative Teacher thankyou from all of us. J 🇨🇦

@arielhernandez3517 3 жыл бұрын

Very educative and straight to the point while showing a clear demonstration. Nice!!! I learned new tips.

@GainzJPN 3 жыл бұрын

I really dig smith machine squats and the variation you used for split squat. I find I can push through my weaker leg much easier also.

@kingkhan4831 Жыл бұрын

Just recently found John. What a gem. No bs just straight iron therapy 💪

@davidsepulveda8794 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video. It’s leg day for me so I’m definitely going to try these today.

@rawtooth4704 3 жыл бұрын

I use the smith machine for legs, it's easy on my back.

@emery1057 3 жыл бұрын

The smith machine is literally one of my favorite machines. I have a bad back with scoliosis and have bad form on certain workouts.

@artiedaonemanparty945 3 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate this video as I only have a smith machine available in my apartment building with no other machines. Thanks John (and a thanks from my knees too as I think I need to get a bit more forward than what I've been doing)!

@onoes9646 3 жыл бұрын

I've been using the Smith for hip thrusts since fracturing my wrist a month ago--looking forward to trying these out on my next leg day.

@rasmawik 3 жыл бұрын

It's Saturday and I'm training legs, at home... because in South Africa, where I live the gyms have been closed since the start of the pandemic. All I want is for the gyms to open. I always watch your videos while training. Thank you mountaindog1, top quality content.

@joecanadian1315 3 жыл бұрын

Good exercises and even better facial expressions from Brett lol!

@sts7044 3 жыл бұрын

I do the the smithmachine chest workout all the time. I Will be doing two of these ones to. Good stuff again John

@merve500 3 жыл бұрын

Im really enjoying John's content its really educational and thats based on his passion!

@lee4171 2 жыл бұрын

As always, thank you John. Smith machine is the best gym companion you have when used properly.

@jrjr1722 3 жыл бұрын

Again much respect Mr. John Meadows I’ve learned so much from your channel thank you!!

@johnocha8620 3 жыл бұрын

I've been using the smith for five years working around back sprains, one of the best home gyms out there...I benefit from watching smith machine videos, I always learn technique, especially from yours!

@SimonOShahan 2 жыл бұрын

Great tips; can't wait to try this out tomorrow.

@breadeater7192 3 жыл бұрын

This is so cool. I never really thought about the Smith machine at all. It's really nice to see these and be like "damn that makes sense". Good video all the way through.

@PlainZ3r0 11 ай бұрын

Still find myself coming back to this video and channel. Such a wealth of information. Miss you John.

@markolive6070 3 жыл бұрын

Really loving this KZfaq Channel at the moment. Keep it up.

@riversavage5608 3 жыл бұрын

Always good training advice!

@KYgopMajor 3 жыл бұрын

I figured out tip one based on whether my knees hurt or not in one position or another. My workout partner criticized my form with my feet way out in front. Can't wait to show him this video. Great info.

@jakezaragoza6091 3 жыл бұрын

Love the smith machine leg workout!👍🏽💪🏽feet out in front😉thanks John!

@mrgman3229 3 жыл бұрын

Great info as always John

@shednotes3016 3 жыл бұрын

Exxxxxxcellent. SO many do not understand the feet position with the Smith nach. Thank you for the calid information.

@shelbysmith5996 2 жыл бұрын

Smith machines are absolutely amazing!! Thanks Mountaindog! What a great man!

@Clownfish1958 3 жыл бұрын

Wow thankyou so much for putting this together l had asked for squats legs with a smith machine you are so informative thankyou 👍😷

@sanjaysami4315 3 жыл бұрын

Probably the nicest, most knowledgeable guy in the business!

@Bigdawg360 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Big J we appreciate your knowledge

@derekbrackenbury7159 3 жыл бұрын

Great video JM, so good seeing you back kicking arse after your heart attack 👍

@StarLight-tu6ub 3 жыл бұрын

I just finished using this machine & now this came up in my recommendations. His s perfect fitness advisor‼️💋💗

@silence9372 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the help! I’ll try this out tomorrow

@mynamegoeshere78 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid 🏋️‍♂️ I'm one who owns & uses a smith machine & somewhat like it. Can also use it for calf raises with a good solid raised platform to stand on. Toes forward, pointed out & pointed in 21's. Keeps you nice & stable. Don't forget the good old spin bike for upper legs. Turn the intensity/difficulty dial up so it's hard to peddle lol.

@DannyStrien 3 жыл бұрын

Informative by a real champ, thanks!

@georgeseriani2482 3 жыл бұрын

I have been training and learning for 40 years and if I had a chance to train with John I would learn a lot more.

@thebourg 3 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate these videos

@wisemanj2934 Ай бұрын

I know this man is dead. But his videos are pure gold. Thanks man for the legacy you created. I learned a lot here and I plan to add these to my legs workout because I had injuries when I was a teenager that killed that ROM after surgeries and smith machine is truly the one that gives me the most insane pumps, it seems to counteract my injuries limitations.

@johanneseklund4768 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome tips on legtraining💪

@joelbenson5322 2 жыл бұрын

Tried doing smith machine squats with feet in front of the bar as a replacement for hack squat today after my regular barbell squats. To me they felt really good, could get good depth, no pressure on the lower back, really good TUT and tension on the quads and they absolutely destroyed me - could barely walk after 3 x 12 reps. Personally they seemed to feel a bit easier on the knees to the normal hack squat machine as well

@user-ir7bf3rf4w 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for that video im going to use smith machine today in my legs day

@deon5329 3 жыл бұрын

Great form tip on Smith machine squat. Its very different from bb squat. I had stayed away from it because it didn't feel right. Some high rep smith machine squats was nice after a heavy set of bb squats.

@anc5047 3 жыл бұрын

smith machine is amazing, thanks for the video John. I couldn't do any decent leg exercises with dumbbells or barbell after damaging my spine but I have managed to build my legs just with smith machine, have to be careful about the weight you lift but the movement you get on smith machine is much safer for the back.

@georgelong9595 3 жыл бұрын

Grate video was always brother thank you👌

@reynaldodelacruzsalazar3656 3 жыл бұрын

thank you, this is really help full to me like all your videos.

@TheScatman89 3 жыл бұрын

thanks so much, i love this machine so many posibilities i learned alot thanks!

@cruz4287 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks again for Smith Machine work! I'm in a limited apartment gym and the Smith is the only way I can really get a load on.

@_mrlift 3 жыл бұрын

Great video john

@Sirxchrish 3 жыл бұрын

I'll never understand why people hate on the smith machine. As long as you make due with the equipment and space you're given, you can make gains anywhere with anything if you do the exercises right.

@ladev91 2 жыл бұрын

There will always be people fixed in thier ways. Anything that's not MY WAY is wrong!

@billwill3732 2 жыл бұрын

I agree make do with what you have but you can get way stronger using free weights. I think that's why Smith gets hate

@bigslick9110 2 жыл бұрын

@@billwill3732 Is there any research that says free weights make you stronger? If yes please refer cause I have not found any...

@billwill3732 2 жыл бұрын

@@bigslick9110 using a smith machine for bench press or squat forces an unnatural range of motion because a smith machine moves straight up and down in the track. That means at least in my experience I can lift more weight using free weight bar without killing my joints, that what I mean by what I said

@billwill3732 2 жыл бұрын

@@bigslick9110 with squats I feel like especially you cant get as strong using smith machine, you could never load the bar with as much weight as possible in a smith machine and use a full rom without compromising your lower back. At least I cant

@anthonyservice9147 3 жыл бұрын

You are so friggin awesome. Thank you!!

@ramhasib9930 3 жыл бұрын

Hi John hope you are well , That leg smith machine video that guys face when he was training was realy funny could stop laughing at fist i thought he was messing how the hell did you keep a straight face Well done you

@JetADR 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! There are not enough videos on How to use the smith machine

@kevintaylor7636 3 жыл бұрын

Use this machine to finish off quad days sometimes. Love the Smith!!!

@Aspengc879 3 жыл бұрын

Hey John- another sleeper movement to try is Smith Good Mornings. You can really focus on sticking your hips back and don't need to load it as much.

@watdeneuk 3 жыл бұрын

Alright hi John! Thanks for another nice vid and have a nice day!

@rodrace 2 жыл бұрын

The best coach! RIP John!

@kiddfamilyfarmllc9962 3 жыл бұрын

I was with you somewhere in Columbus at a gym that had a Smith Machine. It had two vertical bars that it floated on, super smooth

@jimwnek9098 3 жыл бұрын

Very interesting seeing how I cant load up on squats, going to try this to go a little heavier than just regular squats and see how it feels on my knees. Thanks💪✌

@HughMorristheJoker 3 жыл бұрын

Nice explanations!

@robertthompson5501 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Avoided Smith Machinevas I did not know how to use.

@tiiiefff2011 3 жыл бұрын

For me the best channel on KZfaq.

@mimalk5478 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for demonstration

@garyzuelch8152 3 жыл бұрын

Really like your channel sir.

@joshgarvin2013 3 жыл бұрын

I always done the split squat with the smith, shreds them like nothing else

@donaldstiles397 3 жыл бұрын

At 54 years old,me and the smith machine,are good friends,I've always liked a smith.

@Rickenaround 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thx!

@adomasjasiukenas1425 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video! About smith machine and the squat stance: I think you can bring your legs back to get more hip hinge and more glutes and do it as you do it, bring them in front of you to stay as vertical as possible!

@cisforchandelure1722 Жыл бұрын

Super helpful video

@jeelani5530 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Pro ♥️

@hondo3004 3 жыл бұрын

Smith Bulgarian split squats and Smith one-legged squats, along with barbell reverse lunges completey healed most of my knee problems.

@philly525 2 жыл бұрын

Rip John. Thankyou for everything that you have done for the industry.

@tonylevine2716 2 жыл бұрын

Even though he's gone, his videos will live on forever! RIP 🙏🏾

@pradeepsingh4453 2 жыл бұрын

You are great man sir

@redwolf7535 2 жыл бұрын

I alway Seen Your Clip and Tip. Thanks For Share From Page...

@stephencotter959 3 жыл бұрын

Great video..Thanks.

@jonahjaffe4520 3 жыл бұрын

So much respect 🙌

@ckgoh 3 жыл бұрын

TQ John!👍🏾

@bryanrudd455 3 жыл бұрын

Im at planet fitness with no barbells. The smith machine is my new friend. :) Great Video!!

@unknownname1698 3 жыл бұрын

Beast ass vid. Needed this

@jettfuelfitness 3 жыл бұрын

“I have a lot of my women do these” yeah ok bro no need to flex I thought your wife watched these lmao

@brainumb6078 3 жыл бұрын

I came here for that comment lol 😂

@pamspray1413 3 жыл бұрын

@3:46 John is loud & proud to help out his clients that are woman, he definitely knows his shit & he's the BEST! Don't be jealous Jeff that's not a healthy mindset;)

@blablablabla4899 3 жыл бұрын

@@pamspray1413 just a joke relax lol

@gshockmusic7037 3 жыл бұрын

Hahahahahahaha

@robertdieder4178 3 жыл бұрын

save some women for the rest of us lol