How To Use "Cluster Sets" | High Intensity Techniques

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In this video I will be talking about cluster sets. Are they good? Should you use them? When to use them? How to use them? You get the point. I am going to do a whole series all about high intensity techniques so make sure you subscribe so you don’t miss any of them.
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@mountaindog1 4 жыл бұрын

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@RoronoaZorosHaki 4 жыл бұрын

John, looking at your sons shirt,I'm wondering if you live in my area in VA.

@shaun_seow 4 жыл бұрын

hope to see rest pause sets being covered in the next video

@Gokenshiba 4 жыл бұрын

Can you put it in lamin terms lol, what exactly is a “ cluster set “

@david-nance 4 жыл бұрын

@@RoronoaZorosHaki John lives out side of Columbus Ohio.

@RoronoaZorosHaki 4 жыл бұрын

David Nance thanks. Wonder where the LCA shirt came from. Edit: nvm, apparently OHIO has a school by that name. No relation to liberty university though.

@anaximander66 4 жыл бұрын

I feel strong, then I watch John and feel weaker. I feel smart, then I watch John's son and feel dumber. That's a talented family right there.

@mountaindog1 4 жыл бұрын

hahaha!

@tommylowery8761 4 жыл бұрын

The real secret we want to know is where John gets all these shirts at.

@TexasTechguy210 4 жыл бұрын

Same! Groot, Granite, iron Rebel and this one lol Free advertising?

@ypmm53 3 жыл бұрын

Indeed! I love that shirt?!

@ypmm53 3 жыл бұрын

You son is amazing!!

@gman2419 3 жыл бұрын

3xl dwarf

@gregnixon1296 2 жыл бұрын

I wondered that too.

@weedseeds5211 4 жыл бұрын

your son would be a good jiujitsu practitioner with his problem solving skills and hand eye coordination

@alexxxender1258 4 жыл бұрын

Smh.....

@ritchl3262 4 жыл бұрын

Could trip up opponents and choke em with the yoyo too!

@yeb0i 2 жыл бұрын

🤦‍♂️

@coopercrowley793 4 жыл бұрын

Is that a Darth Vader toaster? Turns all your bread to the dark side I presume.

@mountaindog1 4 жыл бұрын

yes

@michaelblacktree 4 жыл бұрын

LOL

@taco6989 3 жыл бұрын

It’s a memento from his dad, to remember him by

@TFlan-hc1py 4 жыл бұрын

You have a very intelligent young man there. Nice to see you taking an interest in the things he enjoys. Great video as always. THANK YOU!

@kenan7504 2 жыл бұрын

@Horus-Lupercal 4 жыл бұрын

"My short version of it..." > 17 minutes long. I hope everyone here appreciates the sheer volume of content and knowledge Meadows is dropping here. I'm a Powerlifter who's busted through a heap of PRs because of this knowledge. Cheers from New Zealand @John Meadows.

@VDR2612 4 жыл бұрын

Damn your son is smart as hell My dumb a** thought it was a paper ball at first haha

@mountaindog1 4 жыл бұрын

hahaahaha!!!!

@leonardorevrenna2875 4 жыл бұрын

This guy is probably my favourite workout channel right now

@alfaalex101 Жыл бұрын

Your the weight lifting father figure I never had. Miss you dad 😢

@abuhanzza8116 5 ай бұрын

Your father was a huge inspiration for The world of strength and fitness, I'm sure he showed you The Path to bem a great Man like he was. I know How hard you miss him like I miss my dad. be strong🙏

@lasombor1 2 жыл бұрын

Alexander, You are bright like Your father. He was so proud of you. You will be a great man as he was.

@hankdestratenmaken7450 4 жыл бұрын

Best intro on youtube Alright hey everybody

@midnightflyer7510 4 жыл бұрын

Love your sons shirt! We really need that message spread! As a dad of three, I can tell you’re a really good dad. You’re a great inspiration! You seem to excel in family, faith, business and bodybuilding. Keep up the great work John! God bless you and your family.

@mountaindog1 4 жыл бұрын

thank you so much

@gregnixon1296 2 жыл бұрын

I admire the way John promotes other KZfaqrs by including them or mentioning them in his videos.

@jeckles 2 жыл бұрын

It's wild how much I learned in just a few minutes here. Miss him, miss him, miss him.

@Nehockeyplayer 4 жыл бұрын

Mountain dog you're son is a genius he has a very bright future for sure,thanks for all you're vids they help me sooo much

@Vibealive77 4 жыл бұрын

Coming from a 43 year old father... I appreciate these joint saving or safer movements... And Alexander... Man! That's a REALLY special mind. What a gift ❤️

@Shawn-hs8qk 4 жыл бұрын

Love rest pause techniques. Incorporate them into every workout. I always choose rest pause over Drop Sets. Believe they are more effective.

@shanebaker3532 3 жыл бұрын

WOW THE BRAINS THAT RUN IN THE MEADOWS FAMILY! What your son did was extremely impressive for anyone let alone someone his age!

@JRGGG 4 жыл бұрын

It is so nice you say to your son you are impressed, thats what a dad should do, unfortunately many fail. Well done sir.

@connordolence520 4 жыл бұрын

John says “think outside the box” while wearing that shirt. Love it 😂

@ultrafloss492 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you MD!! I have so many videos to watch in order to catch up. Amazing quality of content!! I love to do muscle rounds when I'm at home just to pump without going overboard. I love you shirt and more importantly, Alexander is really talented!

@sarahgutierrez3398 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the regular uploads and knowledge! We appreciate your hard work !

@icixie 4 жыл бұрын

This video came out at the perfect time for me. Competitive powerlifter here benching 4 times a week, after my next comp, I will start training for strongman season. Benching will have to take a step back in favor of OHP and log, but i don`t want to eliminate bench all together. So I was looking to add bench as an accessory at the end of the day, cluster/density sets 2 times a week to get the volume in, in shorter time and at lower intensity. I really like your approach to hypertrophy and I will definitely use it. Thank you John for the best information, when ever I have any questions about bodybuilding I check your channel and always get an answer I can use.

@crazykorean2268 4 жыл бұрын

Your son is smart. I can sense him being really good at math

@gman2419 4 жыл бұрын

Master jedi?

@crazykorean2268 4 жыл бұрын

@@gman2419 sure. John's son has a lot of potential

@mountaindog1 4 жыл бұрын

he's in this things called Math Olympics

@comically_large_chungus 3 жыл бұрын

@@mountaindog1 I never did that stuff. One of my high school math teachers told me about that and is a cuber as well and I learned to solve a 2x2 from him.

@losefatgetjacked 4 жыл бұрын

This was great to know. I've always performed cluster sets as you described for strength and power athletes. Not for hypertrophy. I love how you incorporate these intensity techniques to safely take a set beyond the point of failure. Your method sounds similar to an extended rest-pause set where you get really disgusting with a movement. Thanks a million for taking the time to record and publish these instructional videos. They're super helpful

@b_rod4380 4 жыл бұрын

Alexander is the man for real! Thanks for all the info John.. you really cant find info like this all compiled together and in plain English

@seanhoulihan1680 4 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy your video, no matter what the subject, you have an incredible way of talking to people. And I learn something from every video. Keep it up. THANK YOU SEAN

@salcira6121 4 жыл бұрын

You are the best hands down. All your training advice is Gold 👍

@MrFarang10 3 жыл бұрын

John Meadows has the best training information put out on KZfaq. And he puts in his own experience too. That's why I watch this channel almost on the daily basis. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

@angelomanzi9272 4 жыл бұрын

Valuable information, I will apply this to my arm training later today. I’ll do one cluster set for bicep curls, and one for skull crushers. Thanks!

@rolandoxiv6934 4 жыл бұрын

been waiting for this one i vahe apply cluster sets since i sawit on youre videos much results on my body , and a also your son is some kind of prodigy maaan his awesome

@GutsBatman 3 жыл бұрын

Watched the video as it just showed up on my feed now, and realized I do some of this work already. I don' do it exactly as said i the video but close-ish. Great explanation of something I wasn't even thinking I was doing.

@SandoCSGO 4 жыл бұрын

Great new video John! I'll have to try clusters sets in my next workout. I just got done doing a back workout inspired by the video you done with Miloš Šarčev and Luke Carroll.. My back has got the best pump I've ever experienced. Kudos to you buddy!

@siggiarnold7790 4 жыл бұрын

Hi John, i love your videos. You are so inspiring. Since i found your Chanel i'm finally making progress. Thank you soooo much

@the_notorious_bas 4 жыл бұрын

That was an epic 10 min cluster set by Alexander, props!

@panilssonmsc9636 2 жыл бұрын

Best version of intensity booster sets ever made, huge Thanks for bringing it to US John. Hope you get to do them in heaven💪❤️

@CesarDominguez_ 4 жыл бұрын

Great advice. Congratulations to Alexander what an ability!. Congrats for you too, great trainer, great dad, gret bodybuilder, great youtuber!!

@candaulite2910 4 жыл бұрын

Love the puzzle expert! Thanks for the teaching John, looking forward to experimenting.

@gregmilius94 4 жыл бұрын

WOW!!! Your son blasting through that decahedron is amazing!! I am 40+ yrs old and just learned how to do a rubik's cube, probably need another 40+ to figure out a decahedron. You have a smart young man on your hands. As always, great content in the video as well

@davied2985 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, appreciate you always looking out for the naturals.

@Conan867 4 жыл бұрын

Always look forward to the tricks! Great job, young Mountain Dog!

@Kyle-cq3hc 4 жыл бұрын

Great topic John. Josh Bryant also discusses cluster sets in his videos. I use them a lot in my training as a safe way to gain strength and promote hypertrophy

@andythousand345 4 жыл бұрын

John, this is definitely my favorite channel on KZfaq. And what your son did with that cube was very impressive.

@mountaindog1 4 жыл бұрын

@lcarusLives 4 жыл бұрын

Each concept John discussed here is explained so clear and to the point it's amazing - when I'm at the gym at peak time there may not be a bench or a squat rack available, so sometimes I would do a safer exercise and cluster it to maintain a good intensity but I went to failure each time and waited maybe 10 seconds - time to make adjustments :)

@mountaindog1 4 жыл бұрын

thank you - I dont know how I could make it any easier to understand!

@Mighty_Mighty_D 4 жыл бұрын

That kid is going to be doing big brain work in the future. Impressive. 👍

@patterdaleminecave3545 4 жыл бұрын

John what we LOVE about your videos is the really informative content, no drama , name calling to get more subs or stupid natty or not videos they drive us nuts . Stay just as you are John ! All the best from the UK

@mountaindog1 4 жыл бұрын

thats the plan

@arimadx 4 жыл бұрын

This sounds awesome! I'll be throwing it in my workout tomorrow morning

@joshmcgee8062 4 жыл бұрын

Alexander showcasing those skills! Awesome dad/son moment! Love the Darth Vader Toaster!!!

@ricardogonzalez9110 4 жыл бұрын

So much knowledge 🙌🏻 thank you so much John!

@mrgman3229 4 жыл бұрын

Great information John, great work on the puzzle cube thing, and cool tee shirts guys🍀🍀

@transcendingfitness9060 4 жыл бұрын

Another excellent video! Love the point you made about the TUT ✌️✌️

@dusanzaric2748 3 жыл бұрын

Such quality information that you are sharing with us John! Thank you very much, this is amazing!

@mountaindog1 3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

@TresonBerry 4 жыл бұрын

I would of grown old by the time I finished that. In only ten minutes!? Good job, very impressive

@AndreaAustoni 4 жыл бұрын

Between your voice, your demeanor, your info and your son's tricks this channel is awash with wholesomeness.

@gavinzissou8663 4 жыл бұрын

Great vid John, I always call those rest-pause...terminology is always funny in hypertrophy :-) but the labels are not what's important, really top notch advice - thanks for sharing.

@aibdrummer 4 жыл бұрын

Your son's a genius for being able to solve that Rubik's Dodecahedron! That's pretty amazing.

@markray4327 4 жыл бұрын

I’m pretty sure Alexander is a genius. Great info on clusters. Thank you

@orionmathis4211 4 жыл бұрын

Great video and even greater content, thank you for sharing your knowledge with us! This definitely helped a lot!

@mountaindog1 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@wilsonvega5507 4 жыл бұрын

Great info john going to give it a shot never did cluster set also liked the puzzle your son did

@philen 4 жыл бұрын

@8:00 that’s insane! I really like that shirt he wears as well! God bless you and your beautiful family!

@johnhartman5507 4 жыл бұрын

I added several points to my "Tips from MountainDog" file. Thank you!

@normvlqtte6512 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent information, I will incorporate the technique. Thank you sir.

@Meangenehimself 4 жыл бұрын

RIP Vince Gironda. The original pioneer of cluster sets. Glad you’re talking about this amazing technique John.

@mountaindog1 4 жыл бұрын

Vince was awesome

@endorphine_ 4 жыл бұрын

I really like cluster type rest pause sets. Even as a an activator and pre-exhaust, e.g. pec deck or leg extensions, or later as a finisher for rear delts, triceps or bicpes. But why not also for bigger body parts, where those hammer strength press and row machines shines. Easy to set up and focus just on intensity. I prefer picking a weight allowing me to aim for 10-12 reps, which after shooting for 4-6 rest pause sets (smaller body parts even more) with hitting that rep range also. Rest time around 15-20 sec seems good. If getting more reps then probably too much rest or too light. This will really get those muscles firing and exhausting them, just focus on driving every rep, then rest and breath well and start again asap. The fatigue will accumulate quickly and it'll metabolically demanding as well.

@Kilo_of_Milk 4 жыл бұрын

The well of knowledge keeps flowing

@dkphysique007 4 жыл бұрын

Wow that was impressive! the pot shaped cube puzzle👏🏻👏🏻

@brianopdycke8401 4 жыл бұрын

Nice I really like doing the cluster set and they seem to be working well thanks John. P.S. Nice toaster by the way✌️

@daridb3805 4 жыл бұрын

Great info man, so cool when you put your son in the vids man.

@stanblackburn700 7 ай бұрын

Golden, game-changing information! This man is missed.

@PF_ROB 4 жыл бұрын

Super informative I'm going to implement these principles Thanks

@garrettdavis2480 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. As always. Thank you John.

@carlosarredondo4932 4 жыл бұрын

Great video JOHN! Son is a killer with the yo-yo tricks and you’re a great dad for including him! What do you think about making a video for those of us that legit train hard and cannot seem to back off the intensity of our workouts because of the love of the game more than the gains! My nutrition i would say is solid. Slight surplus. Thanks Meadows! 💯

@mountaindog1 4 жыл бұрын

would have to think about how to present

@davidjarriel5182 4 жыл бұрын

I threw in the cluster set yesterday on chest and good lord what a difference. I will definitely use more of the cluster sets.

@mountaindog1 4 жыл бұрын

nice!

@AWSum-uf4ri 3 жыл бұрын

Great directions and geometry shirt deserves a compliment too

@carlosandrehancock3394 4 жыл бұрын

This guy is amazing! Thanks so much for the info Nice kid 👏

@brunogingras798 3 жыл бұрын

Great great explanations... As usual. Your kid is bright!

@michaeljelicic4601 3 жыл бұрын

Love your shirt John. Love your boys shirt even more. 💪🏼🙏🏼

@vl4dyou744 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you John!! well explained and beautiful toaster!

@AussieAngeS 4 жыл бұрын

This is great John thank you very much. I’ve shared it in my Facebook group.

@mountaindog1 4 жыл бұрын

thank you

@stevenwilliams3829 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, this my 1st time seeing a megaminx. Ima add these cluster sets

@Jmack7861 4 жыл бұрын

I do cluster singles every now and then, great for the very end of an overreaching phase, they’re so fatiguing but will really top off the overreaching for a nice suoercompensation effect

@hankdestratenmaken7450 4 жыл бұрын

Good video John, you and VintageGenetics are the 2 youtubers that give the best bodybuilding info

@mountaindog1 4 жыл бұрын

he and I are doing some video together at Olympia this year!

@user-tr7pl6nf6u 4 жыл бұрын

What about athlean X?

@hankdestratenmaken7450 4 жыл бұрын

Snoa Anime also a great content creator, however i prefer John and Wesley.

@MailmanMuscle 4 жыл бұрын

Ever since I started tinkering with DoggCrapp training, I’ve been a big fan of the heavy, 3-part, lift/rest/lift/rest/lift all-out rest-pause (cluster) set. Agreed on not doing them for squats and deadlifts either. No disrespect, but the most impressive part of the video starts at 8:00.

@twhite3125 4 жыл бұрын

15:24 - when the t-shirt applied. 🤣😂 Can’t wait to try this strategy and as a retired geometry teacher, the shirt and dodecahedron work made me happy. Thank you!

@mountaindog1 4 жыл бұрын

haha!

@13cicc 4 жыл бұрын

I couldn’t follow what you were saying John !! I was hypnotised by the shirt!!!!! But I am positive you said something clever as always.

@PotentShit 4 жыл бұрын

I can't wait to try this!

@JackCutter 4 жыл бұрын

Great explanation John.

@michalispatsalou928 4 жыл бұрын

The best channel on the tube

@amirmaan 4 жыл бұрын

The segment of your son solving that dodobirdquadcube thing is epic. Lol that's what it's called right 😂✌🏾

@christopherwarner6896 4 жыл бұрын

Alexander is brilliant! Keep at that puzzlin!

@ritchl3262 4 жыл бұрын

Top notch info as always.

@russomiranda_official3754 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you coach love those clusters

@zeropoint7665 4 жыл бұрын

Best description of cluster sets. Hope you are doing well John.

@mountaindog1 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@brianmontana5700 3 жыл бұрын

That puzzle would have taken me ten years not ten minutes. Well done 💪🏼

@jdailey1120 4 жыл бұрын

Yes! Thanks for this!

@vladtepes6690 4 жыл бұрын

Hi John, thank you again for another great video. Yes i really like cluster sets too, for me chest is strong so ill just work up to a custer set on decline press and then stretch it out with incline smith drop set, been just training chest every 7 -10 days doing the "two" working sets for 3 months and getting stronger and bigger each time. Do you think i should keep doing this until i can't get stronger and then do some more volume based training for a while?