"5" Reasons You Aren't Getting Strong (FIX IT FAST)

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So, you have been working out like crazy. You have been "eating" right so, why can't you get strong? In this video, I go over 5 reasons why you aren't getting strong. You might think you are eating a lot but are you? You might think your workouts are amazing but are they? Watch this video and let me know if you are guilty of any of the reasons you aren't stronger in the gym.
1.) Rep Range 03:19
2.) Volume 04:59
3.) Progressive Overload 07:48
4.) Exercise Selection 09:27
5.) Frequency 12:43
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@mountaindog1 4 жыл бұрын

5 reasons you aren't HUGE: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qrB7oa9zrZi-f6c.html

@MikesStory1990 4 жыл бұрын

John, (Please).. Can you do a video on how to get first strong enough or to be strong to do pull-ups? I am quite heavy but I can do rows with a serious weight on the machine but I can't do pull- ups. If I lose weight, still I can't do pull-ups, no idea why. In the high-school I could do a few but were hard even then when I was ''skinny''.

@gram3822 4 жыл бұрын

Spot on advice again, also if it don't feel right (more so when your older) check your form or drop the weight if need be.

@SteveW67 4 жыл бұрын

Me-Hi maybe check out a calesthenics guy for pull up tutorial (Al Kavadlo, Daniel Vadnal etc.) just a thought, also start with bands for assist. Pull ups are very technique orientated too many people use arms instead of lats. I’m no expert but that’s what I’ve found. 👍

@georgegonzalez2831 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you are back John.. appreciate all your humble honest advice. IMO, one of the best on you tube. Stay healthy and God bless you and family 🙏🏼💪🏻👊🏻

@andreatroina 4 жыл бұрын

@@MikesStory1990 get strong in the lat machine Start doing bodyweight rows Train with different grips Lose fat Repeat till goal is reached

@TheEthanFausett 2 жыл бұрын

Rest in peace John. Thank you for being the best man in the fitness industry.

@sweetlew830 2 жыл бұрын

He’s dead

@ryanjagpal123 2 жыл бұрын

He’s not

@stargazer2042 2 жыл бұрын

I found his channel after he died. I'm so glad I found it. He sounds like such a good person. They say only the good die young. He missed out on cancer.

@ActuallyAKChannel 2 жыл бұрын

@@stargazer2042 he had a heart attack

@harleykennedy1264 2 жыл бұрын

@@stargazer2042 man I didn’t even know till just now :(

@LeoandLongevity 4 жыл бұрын

John Meadows just seems like a really good man. Glad you're feeling better John.

@GVS 4 жыл бұрын

Genuinely genuine dude.

@roymustang.595 4 жыл бұрын

@@GVS dr.swole , you and natural hypertrophy on every freaking channel 😂😂😂

@carlosalmonte1209 4 жыл бұрын

Totally agree, he’s humble and it seems he enjoys teaching. I always follow his advice, and am getting stronger!!!!!!

@mountaindog1 4 жыл бұрын

I am!

@CarnalKid 4 жыл бұрын

For real. I'm not even into bodybuilding (my focus is on strength), but I watch his videos anyways because he's like a jacked Mr. Rogers.

@Jason_-_ 3 жыл бұрын

1: Rep ranges 2: Volume 3: Progressive overload 4: Exercise Selection 5: Frequency

@user-iz7zy7rx9t 3 жыл бұрын

5.5. Gear

@MartinTeerly 3 жыл бұрын

@@user-iz7zy7rx9t when you start you don't want gear

@sgtbones1837 3 жыл бұрын

@@MartinTeerly ì³p

@adonygrapes 3 жыл бұрын

@@MartinTeerly gear

@general8284 3 жыл бұрын

Thankyou for saving me 15 minutes of my life!

@satinderjit4 4 жыл бұрын

Came for the gains, ended up on amazon ordering a yo-yo.

@mountaindog1 4 жыл бұрын

ha!

@iworst2005 4 жыл бұрын

Think of it this way you gained a yo-yo

@FinalBoss0 3 жыл бұрын

Yeet

@i-never-look-at-replies-lol 2 жыл бұрын

Yo-yos are like jump ropes for the fingers

@ronihalabi 2 жыл бұрын

@@FinalBoss0 💵 popo oo

@Equinsu_Ocha 2 жыл бұрын

Damnit John, you will be hella missed. Will continue to watch your videos over and over. R.i.p champ

@strongestnattyever-videos2247 2 жыл бұрын

@STRONGEST NATTY IN THE WORLD. 🤣🤣🤣

@robmen1402 Жыл бұрын

@@strongestnattyever-videos2247 What's your problem??

@tylercunningham4311 4 жыл бұрын

Why I subscribed to this channel: 1. you don’t overcomplicate things. 2. you don’t regurgitate the same information that a lot of people do. 3. you are humble unlike a lot of bodybuilders/fitness people.

@robmen1402 Жыл бұрын

He was just a great person. Really sad to see him pass.

@achalasangthong3869 4 жыл бұрын

"All right Hi everybody " ... Liked

@alapanmitra9635 4 жыл бұрын

"All right Hi everybody "... One of the soothing words to hear😁🔥

@Fortior. 2 жыл бұрын

Great video John. RIP.

@bayamonpr8383 4 жыл бұрын

Someone please do a "alright ,hi everybody" compilation lol

@mountaindog1 4 жыл бұрын

it's coming :)

@Robs.channel 4 жыл бұрын

Where the backguy

@deb1847 4 жыл бұрын

1 reason I'm not getting stronger: Gyms are closed due to Corona

@GVS 4 жыл бұрын

Bingo

@tshortbull8683 4 жыл бұрын

I'm lucky to be in a state where they're open now. When this thing started I was living in south Dakota they only shut down gyms for like 3 weeks back in april.

@GVS 4 жыл бұрын

@@tshortbull8683 Ah I'm in China. Was legit 3 months of calisthenics bullshit. Sick of dips and pullups.

@tshortbull8683 4 жыл бұрын

@@GVS Gotta do watcha gotta do though

@deb1847 4 жыл бұрын

@@GVS true. Calisthenics can never replace weight training

@wesali16 2 жыл бұрын

Such a humble guy and great support for body building rest in peace John ❤

@joeysalafia5585 4 жыл бұрын

John you’re channel is incredible. The logic is always there. Very easy to understand as a rational guy who likes science-backed and expirience-backed evidence. You educate and inspire me and many others. Im only 19 but I use your principals everyday. I always try to listen to my body and sometimes its best to take an extra day off opposed to pushing it and getting hurt or having a shitty session and recovery

@mountaindog1 4 жыл бұрын

you have a bright future ahead of you!

@mariuscroitoru4983 3 жыл бұрын

I love how soothing and calming is Johns voice over the weight slamming sounds around him, perfect balance.

@mati2912 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all John...

@wesleycrawford8732 3 жыл бұрын

First off I want to say that it is fantastic to see you're doing better John! You are one of the most even-keeled unbiased informative and above all kind-hearted individuals in the fitness and bodybuilding community that runs a fantastic KZfaq channel. Secondly I want to thank you for all the information that you put forth to help everybody become a better version of themselves and to obtain the fitness and physique goals that they set safely. Lastly I want to say that I think it is absolutely awesome that you put your son in your videos doing yo-yo stunt tricks! Coming from a father of a four-year-old boy, the father-son bond is something completely magical and when cultivated properly forms a lifetime connection that is unmatchable! Keep doing what you doing brother you're on a great trajectory and you're helping more people than you know

@locog42 4 жыл бұрын

12:25 damn dude! leave some women for the rest of us!

@er4nyx 3 жыл бұрын

He just finished spaghetti

@stevelee3144 4 жыл бұрын

8:25 “ if you fell it go for it “ we use to always say that in the 80’s

@thomashugus5686 2 жыл бұрын

Always solid advice and he seemed like a really genuine nice guy😢. So sorry when he passed

@callumbruce5724 4 жыл бұрын

The alright hi everybody is strangely comforting

@kaynemordini4229 4 жыл бұрын

It is!

@robertnolanclark267 3 жыл бұрын

I have trained for fifty years now countless surgeries and medical issues back at it...accidentally found your site...my friend you and I think exactly the same...it validates what I have come to know...

@jacekblachsiewierski7140 4 жыл бұрын

Bodybuilder giving legit tips on strength- mad respect

@karl3349 3 жыл бұрын

What down to earth advice!!! Thanks John, for keeping it real!

@harlingen23 3 жыл бұрын

Ive been searching and searching for good answers when it comes to weight lifting. Since I’m fairly new at it. Every channel I’ve stumbled upon makes it SO COMPLICATED! It almost discouraged me from even starting weight training. The way you explain things makes it so simple to understand. Thank you so much!

@mountaindog1 3 жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard!

@loky7395 4 жыл бұрын

That is amazing. Young people are really lucky today with that kind of advices.

@tibis1964 3 жыл бұрын

Look at this youngsters in your gym. They don't accept any advice. ( anyway, when I have been in my teenage years, I knew everything as well ). I'm 57 and ,,gyming'' for over 40 years.

@thetop10guy47 4 жыл бұрын

John, I'd just like to say we all love you and thank you for all these videos ❤️

@michaeladams3851 3 жыл бұрын

Love the way John brakes things down for you. Videos are always informative.

@dist-playlists1674 3 жыл бұрын

Man so glad I discovered this channel. Would love seeing more video's focusing on the kinds of things a good strength coach would build his program around. Your content is much appreciated!

@mountaindog1 3 жыл бұрын

More to come!

@anthonylee8743 3 жыл бұрын

The section on overtraining ,and training when not fully recovered I fully agree with. When you're young just starting out on the competitive powerlifting road,its so easy to overtrain due to enthusiasm and wanting to lift those big numbers. The times I've trained, when I still ache due to the previous training session like an idiot, are too numerous to mention.I know it's difficult when you've got the bug, but its important to try to control it. This man is so much like my coach ,in attitude and direct approach. When your coach makes you stop sit down, teaches you to think and analyse more, you know you have a good coach. Lifting is hard, but self control and self analysis is harder!

@johnpaulgarcia6906 3 жыл бұрын

Very fortunate to have a champion bodybuilder such as John to teach how to do your best in the gym and life in general too

@ryanhukill2227 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, John Meadows. Your videos have become my daily ritual as I eat my meals! Appreciate your knowledge and willingness to share, keep it up.

@will_lifts4793 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome advice, thank you. Not enough people talk about lifting heavy too often and the impact it can have on things like the joints.

@evanwalker9298 3 жыл бұрын

John, I wanted to share my experience, I’m 56 and strongest I’ve ever been. Especially legs/back. After 25 years toiling away progressively overloading with heavy weights low reps causing many related joint/back issues, I finally realized something so basic it’s embarrassing to admit. For me, If I could not complete compound exercises using just body weight with full range of motion squeezing at top every rep, I was wasting my time. So, for one year, I restarted and began with body weight squats with good form, tons of lunges, Bulgarian lunges, push-ups , core exercises , etc. I found my weak area for squats was at bottom, now it’s my strongest. After reaching 150 squats per day, 150 push ups, in sets, etc I began adding weight and I was blown away how quickly my progression happened. My legs look great (can finally see all quadricep heads, separated) I have zero joint issues and feel strong with a spring I’m my step. There’s something to be said about starting over with basics. I’m living proof of that. You’re an inspiration and I love your channel.

@shoryahasiza3954 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Evan, I'm 16 and I started lifting about 6 months ago. Although I have seen clear and consistent progression and it is quite early, I feel that I am not capatalizing on my early lifting gains and am not getting results as fast as I can. Would you say that doing calisthenic exercises as you mentioned would be better for me to gain strength faster?

@evanwalker9298 2 жыл бұрын

@@shoryahasiza3954 From my personal experience, I would highly recommend some calisthenics in your routine. Focus on slow and controlled movements squeezing at top. Especially legs. For me, it was the small change needed that triggered strength and muscle separation gains. Try it and see. Good luck!

@rangerjd8780 4 жыл бұрын

Really great advice, as always! As a guy who is a year away from hitting 60, I can tell you that rest is getting more and more important, especially when it comes to injury. If my muscles and joints aren't rested and recovered and I try to work them out again, I'm in for a world of hurt. Thanks for what you do, and thanks for those little interludes of your son. I find myself looking for those in every video, always makes me smile.

@gregnixon1296 Жыл бұрын

I’m 56. I can’t keep up with the workouts of my 22-year-old self. More rest, fewer risks now.

@chattingwithshap8010 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video John! Spot on! I see so many younger athletes training too much, too heavy and having zero understanding of how recovery, compound movements and RIR matter. Well done!

@docz313 4 жыл бұрын

Hell yea! Keep it up mountain dog! Good to see you healthy and pushing out good knowledge! Thank you sir.

@stumcvean 2 жыл бұрын

This is a great video with a lot of valuable information. I watch this every month to keep me on track. Mr. Meadows has left us with so much knowledge. Thank heavens he left these to help us in our great adventure. R.I.P our great mentor.

@mrtreize013 4 жыл бұрын

spot on with these recommendations! one thing about frequency: I think it is possible to squat/bench/... 3 times a week but not always super hard. Just one hard session and 2 medium sessions tend to work for me

@mountaindog1 4 жыл бұрын

yes in that scenario it's doable.

@nunninkav 4 жыл бұрын

I would break at that frequency, specifically my elbows and lower back. My elbows will flare up if I press more than 2 times a week.

@miguelroman4294 4 жыл бұрын

I like to do 1 day hard and one day moderate a week. Those 2 days of chest exercises is the sweet spot for me!

@silatguy 3 жыл бұрын

Start at twice a week, do that for about 4 weeks and if you feel fine add 1 movement in 3x a week and repeat but just 1 movement at a time

@danielrogers2970 3 жыл бұрын

For beginners I think that's doable but once RPE 6-8 is around the 450-500 range constantly putting that stress on your body is going to break you

@Forgiven56 2 жыл бұрын

So glad these keep coming across my feed. RIP John, thoughts and prayers towards your family

@Fronz05 4 жыл бұрын

Good insight! As I approach my 60th birthday next month, and have many injuries and 3 joint replacements, I have found it most important to follow your guideline on frequency and knowing when to rest. No pain no gain has become 'instinctive' training mode which means I have many more days where my plan to workout needs to adjust in volume and/or rest. The goal is to maintain the ability to workout and this strength guidance video helps to point out the nuance and need for me to blend in some strength days to my overall routine. Thanks again!

@hassan90x 4 жыл бұрын

Love hearing those old school stories. You're already looking bigger, must be an extra bowl of cereal :) If you possible, make a video of your experiences at West Side Barbell. I remember you mentioning Chuck Vogelpohl's intensity and seeing crazy stuff in there.

@husnainsyed9939 3 жыл бұрын

This is absolutely phenomenal. If only we had such easy access to this knowledge, wisdom and expertise decades ago.

@MrBoothyboy1988 3 жыл бұрын

You’re looking really well John, very healthy it’s good to see 💪🏻

@adamgossers5392 3 жыл бұрын

John I love your old school simple approach to this complex world of strength training. Thankyou, your videos will help millions worldwide. Adam, UK

@mountaindog1 3 жыл бұрын

Very welcome

@mickeyrodriguez3229 3 жыл бұрын

Gotta admit those sick yoyo tricks caught me off guard

@VALIANTTHOR383 4 жыл бұрын

Outstanding as always John and I continue to love the insight into weight training too😁. We now need to see the walking the dog and cat in the cradle moves from that Fantastic son of yours❤️. Going to add a strength day each week and get back to really focusing on what I’m doing, progressive overload etc. realize even though I keep track of everything I have become lazy in progressing everything. Thank you

@deputysheriff5994 3 жыл бұрын

So much quality information!Thank you!Stay healthy!

@deborahreditt1424 4 жыл бұрын

Hi. Good to see you ! Congrats. for recovery & keep going !

@benfuoco18 4 жыл бұрын

I wish i would've known this when i was younger. Older and Wiser now. Thanks John.

@79brumley 3 жыл бұрын

I'd love to workout with him for a session, The amount I learn from his videos alone is mind boggling!

@CF_Joel 3 жыл бұрын

Every time I watch one of your videos, you solve one of my problems! My knees. Thanks, man!

@mrtarique1 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant work John

@KJL00 4 жыл бұрын

What's been successful for me so far is, each month i do a 1RM lift for all compound lifts. I then calculate all my working sets off of the 1RM. Each month I seem to put 5-10 lbs on my lifts so the next month I will be training slightly heavier then the previous month. Then come 1RM time I am able to lift/push more (so far). It's been a slow but steady process for making progress. In it for the process.

@mathias483 4 жыл бұрын

Legit one of the best training videos I've seen, and I've seen A LOT.

@mountaindog1 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@frankv7068 3 жыл бұрын

I can believe I got the best best introduction to Strength advice here, from a non strength training bodybuilder, you’re the man John!

@phil5037 4 жыл бұрын

I've learned recently number five is super important bc the stronger you get, the longer you need to recover. I switched from a three day split (Push, Pull, Legs) to a four day split (Chest/Tri, Back/Bi, Delts, Legs).

@justanerdwholiftweights4061 2 жыл бұрын

Same . I also switched from PPL to a 4 day split. Mine is , back, chest & delts , arms , legs.

@strongestnattyever-videos2247 2 жыл бұрын

@@justanerdwholiftweights4061 your delta will struggle badly if you train them on chest day. Try: back, chest, arms, shoulders, legs.... then 2 off days

@brettseaberg5033 4 жыл бұрын

When I train chest, I start with warm ups. I get my form down with the bar doing 2 sets of 15 then my formula is to take my goal weight of 200lbs subtract the bar (45lbs)÷by 4= roughly 40lbs. I did the bar twice and now I add 40lbs so I'm at 85lbs do that 10 add 45lbs(round up) do 10reps add 45 do 8-10reps and then I do 200lbs for 3 to 5. I'm currently then stripping plates off by the odd numbers and going till failure on each set till all plates are gone. I feel like this has helped me tremendously. I'm 4weeks back in gym and I could only bench 145lbs like 5 times and now I'm reping 200lbs for 3 sets. I only train chest once a week.

@patrickmatherne9698 3 жыл бұрын

This guy knows his stuff. Straight up. I also like how well-rounded in life is.

@JeremyLaiSixPackLai 3 жыл бұрын

Really good list. Exercise selection - training the right accessories and movements to aid the primary lifts, are the toughest. Becos u don’t know what u don’t know, especially on your form breakdowns.

@nanonasone3113 4 жыл бұрын

I always watch John's videos even if I'm not interested in the subject because he's too wholesome :)

@bagamsnsnsnsns2062 3 жыл бұрын

Peepo pepe 😱

@gman5375 4 жыл бұрын

“Alright Hi John!” Hope you’re feeling better my man 💪🏼

@davidselawsky6620 4 жыл бұрын

Great video John. A lot of people have zero clue about how many reps they should do etc...

@d3bhdennis 4 жыл бұрын

thank for explaining so detailed, but still so everyone understands! thats what I love about this chanel!

@Chromosome1919 3 жыл бұрын

Neat tips man. I tried the frequency by training my bench 3 times a week and find it prone to injury cuz my shoulder is always sore from the heavy lifting.

@inyourgrillbrunson9575 3 жыл бұрын

Nah you need 1 heavy day and the rest a little lighter but higher volume depending how your body feels you may go heavy 2 days and light that 1 day.

@robertstanley9633 2 жыл бұрын

Everytime I watch your videos I feel like you're directly talking to me, like you literally address all my fitness issues & the greatest thing is that you do this for free out of your kind heart ❤ thank you John Meadows, you are missed but your fitness advice and coaching lives beyond us. Rest In Power 🙌🏽

@nunninkav 4 жыл бұрын

I agree, #4 is where your Genius is evident. Watching your exercise selection training other athletes it is clear that your rationale and understanding of exercise order and intensity is above and beyond.

@mountaindog1 4 жыл бұрын

thank you, it's a big factor that most don't consider

@0x905 4 жыл бұрын

Best tips ever learn for strength vs bodybuilding, thanks man

@ryankalpoo1258 4 жыл бұрын

Experience at its finest.

@pallios 4 жыл бұрын

After two consecutive days of getting back into the gym I feel sore all over so much like you suggest I am not going to the gym today. I really want to but it is for the best to try another day. Listen to your body people.

@ignaciogarcia8602 4 жыл бұрын

if you haven't exercice in a long time you should take it slow or otherwise you will be very sore (the bad kind of sore)

@chriswaters2327 4 жыл бұрын

2 months digging with a pick-axe now I'm on day 20 of recovery. Another week should do it... hands get all beat to heck. Fixing shoulder impingement issues with face pulls and monkey bars. A bit of cardio and melee weapons training to stay in shape. Nice to just have to water the garden but got some trees to cut and fences to mend afore winter comes.

@John-iu9kl 4 жыл бұрын

@@chriswaters2327 melee weapons training?

@ultralordd7625 4 жыл бұрын

@@John-iu9kl, stocks, knives, and swords.

@tonybrit2k 4 жыл бұрын

I did the same thing , only did four days last week , finding it hard to walk at the moment. Been at it 12 months , but working out at home didn't come close to the gym , I gained on chest biceps and triceps , but my legs and back just not as strong.

@alexhutchens9768 4 жыл бұрын

Very insightful sir, thank you for your tips. This was a question that has been playing on my mind for some time.

@420PuffPuffPass 3 жыл бұрын

I really like your explanations of WHY, WHAT & HOW. It helps me to better understand. THANKS

@CH-rs7cm 3 жыл бұрын

The 2s,3s, and 5s fives make me cautious. If my body says no, I tend to listen, which is why I only do the the low reps once a week and keep the reps high all other days. I also do some yin yoga in the morning which is all about slow stretching and joint work, which actually helps.

@Kjertinge 4 жыл бұрын

Love ya John! Glad to see you’re healthy as a horse now!

@lsporter88 3 жыл бұрын

Superb advice and commentary. Thank you.

@billyyousaf2036 4 жыл бұрын

Hi John. Really enjoyed the video and the advice that you give as it's definitely spot on! Thank you for making the video. Cheers, Billy

@mountaindog1 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@reciproheat 3 жыл бұрын

Tell your kid that was a pretty good outside loop. Keep it up! There's competition for that y'know!👌

@bruhmane1944 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Mr.John you dropped this 👇 👑

@nicholasterry2770 4 жыл бұрын

Just started watching your channel about 5 days ago. Really appreciate you sharing all of this knowledge and experience. Keep up the good work!

@mountaindog1 4 жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard!

@1mrwaites 4 жыл бұрын

Once again spot on content...thx John and good to have you back !

@mountaindog1 4 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated!

@edwardfortae2350 4 жыл бұрын

Man that's a good point. My chest tendon and actually part of what feels like my biceps tendon bothers me when I bench every week but if I alternate it with incline every other week it does ok. So maybe the frequency is still to often for that much strain on my tendons vs muscle recovery. 🤔

@Nizzon. 4 жыл бұрын

John's right bicep-vein has a vein!

@waynebeck6517 3 жыл бұрын

This guy is a real peoples coach without and bullshit or plug, refreshing. Coach Greg has taught me alot and i went from 55%bodyfat to 15.5 now lifetime natural bodybuilder now.

@pathfindercod4638 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, John great video as always. One of the smartest BB’s I follow no doubt.

@mountaindog1 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@JimmyR83 4 жыл бұрын

I just saw you on tv in my gym in Texas lol. I was like hey I watch this guys videos on KZfaq. I think it was chive tv or motiv8

@illestdomer2005 3 жыл бұрын

My problem is that I yo-yo between strength and hypertrophy focus. It's tough to deprogram your brain from training for fatigue.

@metaverseme 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you man. Basically dont be afraid to back down, to avoid injury

@roger2264 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks again for some great information. Your advice has been a great help in my pursuit to get the most out of my workouts.

@mountaindog1 4 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@DanielBerthellemy 4 жыл бұрын

Reason 1: I just sit on my ass whole day and do nothing but watch KZfaq.

@mrsaizo0000 4 жыл бұрын

I'm not working out like "crazy", my aim isn't too look big or similar. What I do want is strength and stamina, I follow your tips and videos and yes, they do help. But I'm not young I'm like 40+ and have a high metabolism, very high actually.. So I have to eat food to get more fat into my body. I do notice a strength increase, I did use to train at a gym (but since we are in lockdown - no gyms open nearby). I'm now on vacation, and use dumbells at home. Also, have a friend who helps a lot. But thanks for all the tips so far!

@victorkwan8850 3 жыл бұрын

Great lesson - thank you so much! 🙏

@mrjuelz7080 2 жыл бұрын

You’re so laid-back I love watching your videos

@mang2204 4 жыл бұрын

When I can go back to the gym I will start training in a powerbuilding style, 6 reps on compund lifts and 12-15 on other movements, i do want to get a little stronger 😁

@northfloridacowboy8728 3 жыл бұрын

Set up a full body program where everything gets worked out twice a week. First day lift for each muscle group focused more on strength and heavier lifts. Second day for each group is more for development. In doing this you cover more than one style training( each being just as important) and you get volume/ frequency.

@jawadkhalique9997 3 жыл бұрын

I kind of already read everything he said in internet articles and whatnot but I kept listening because he's such a great person. You just like listening to his advice you know. He's the uncle you never had ❤️!

@scottcharlton129 3 жыл бұрын

Outstanding. Thanks John.

@joshgomez8788 4 жыл бұрын

Recently I’ve been doing a power lifting/run split and I’ve had trouble with my right hip flexor. Point 5 brought some good light to that I think. Thanks John.

@TheyHateUsBlack_ 4 жыл бұрын

That’s exactly what I do is add small steps 5lbs or 10lbs trust me I feel it and wanna go for jackpot but I keep it simple!!!! Also I notice when I use very light weight like : Dumbbells or Benching for all body parts I get a great Pump and it helps with my form then at the end of the week I am able to go really heavy with less fatigue with the low carb meal before workout of course!!!!

@who346 3 жыл бұрын

Strict form and control is key for me. Injury usually results and cant train while injured. I fight that urge to go heavy but progressive weight addition works well for me. Usually high reps to. Create endurance stamina and strength.

@joshdorrance8821 2 жыл бұрын

@@who346 yup heavy weight isn't necessarily bad, but people allow their form to drop with more weight.

@argetimaliu9616 4 жыл бұрын

Yo John meadows since my gym reopened i am getting stronger at every workout even tho i am on a small calorie deficit still getting stronger i think quarantine was a deaload for me! Edit: before quarantine i was stuck at the same weight and not getting stronger working out 6x a week never resting i think rest is a good thing now!

@mountaindog1 4 жыл бұрын

Good stuff

@lukea136 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video. The activation exercises are a good tip, and I'll be trying the JM press next time!

@matthewblumenthal804 3 жыл бұрын

This helped. As much because it reinforced things I've found out the hard way as anything else. Frankly, hearing it out of you John, who I do consider an authority, really solidifies things for me. Now, I'm old(67). Not going to get bigger. Just want to keep from getting weaker, or as much as possible. I find these videos invaluable. Thanks again.