John's way of thinking is a blessing for all lifters getting older. He also advises warming up your triceps before moving to overhead tricep moves, good advice for aging elbows.
@@drexalte69 I mean cardio before to warm the body then tricep rope To regular is what I do . Just start light and do what feels Good like 20 reps on the rope at first then less when you do more weight . Progress to normal bar once you fail on rope . If you fatigue too much tho it will effect everything after
@@eastwood111 With so many different religions all believing by faith in a God or Gods that they all think is/are real, yet teaching different doctrines at the same time, the question then begs, "What can anybody not believe by faith, and does this belief make anything true". This, l'd really love to know. In the absence of evidence truth is uncertain. Therefore, judgement or any decision making must be suspended. For this is the most honest thing a person can ever do. Anything more than this are merely presumptuous speculations that the religious world call faith. No wonder knowledge is the greatest enermy of faith and religion!
I usually do squats and then RDL. I wonder if changing the order would help. Of course, the psychology of squatting later in the workout is another factor. 😬
@@nick5106 i like doing a hamstring exercise, a quad exercise, then a hamstring exercise, then a quad exercise, then calfs. It gives more time for the muscles to rest. Feels good too. Usually do ham curls with a 4x10-12 focus, then leg press with a 3x10-12 focus, then rdls 3x10-12, then leg extensions 3x10-12, then 4 sets of calfs 12-15. ❤
100 percent. I've always hated doing legs until I started doing hamstrings first. All of a sudden everything else felt way better to do and now I can do a kickass leg workout every time
As time goes on my knees just arent as good as they used to be but doing Hamstrings first really does help on leg day. Wish I knew this when I first started.
50 next week, 6 years ago wore braces on both knees. Did a lot to adjust my posture, including starting with my hamstrings first. Haven't worn braces in 5 years
Listen to this and save yourselves a frustrating battle with constant knee pain. Speaking from experience implementing this advice completely changed how I feel about hard lower body days
I’ve never tried doing hamstrings prior to quads, but that’s cause I actually enjoy training every muscle on the leg personally. John might be gone, but he certainly will never be forgotten ❤
This is one of my favorite things I learned from John! This makes my knees feel so much better (and ‘smoother’?) when ai go into squats or leg press. It just FEELS better.
Focusing more on my hamstrings after treating them like an afterthought for years is one of the best workout decisions i have made in awhile. My lower body feels more complete now.
Always followed the hams before quads, triceps before biceps and never had any pain - learned to listened from John’s experience, and I always pass that piece of info on to others
This is actually the best advice and everyone should follow it. I had issues in my back while doing leg presses because i wasnt training my glutes and hams properly and not warming them up before I went for heavier exercises like barbell squats leg presses hack squat. I started doing leg curls and rdls first to activate my hams and then went for squats it was so much better and it even relieved my pain from leg presses. Try it.
I agree with this. I used to always do what he says: do leg biceps second or even third, and in either case, I'd be tired by the time I got to then. I would recommend changing all the parameters of your workout--order of body part, order of load (heavy first vs heavy last), etc--and try that for a few weeks. Try different things and learn. You will likely find out information about the right way for you to workout that you would otherwise never know. And, also, you might find ways to make your workouts more satisfying and effective.
Before doing leg curls do concentric nordics, that shit will do the Work that you need for your hamstrings and will be your best friend for preventing knee injury.
My calves got big, my hams got big , I got big ,all thanks to the GOAT …I am gonna make you proud one day !!
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@@AHTOtv you are right.
@@AHTOtv I know he’s not with us anymore …but he’s forever engraved in my heart
@@adityamiya2769 - Now that’s my man right there 👏🏽
John keeps dropping wisdom from heaven bro what a legend
John, you left us too soon, but you left us a priceless set of knowledge.
Shredded Mark Hamill??
John's way of thinking is a blessing for all lifters getting older. He also advises warming up your triceps before moving to overhead tricep moves, good advice for aging elbows.
You figure this shit out when shit starts to hurt he definitely saves new people time.
How do you warm up triceps? Will doing regular pushdowns do it or anything in particular you mean?
@@drexalte69 I mean cardio before to warm the body then tricep rope
To regular is what I do . Just start light and do what feels
Good like 20 reps on the rope at first then less when you do more weight . Progress to normal bar once you fail on rope . If you fatigue too much tho it will effect everything after
@@drexalte69 ye he just meant doing regular pushdowns before doing overhead tricep work. Since overhead places more stress on the elbow
Dad. Away
John never died. He just went home.
Yes, I believe he was a Christian. Only those who confess Jesus as Lord, will make it to Heaven. It’s a harsh truth, but it’s the truth.
@@eastwood111 cool
This comment is good
@@eastwood111 With so many different religions all believing by faith in a God or Gods that they all think is/are real, yet teaching different doctrines at the same time, the question then begs, "What can anybody not believe by faith, and does this belief make anything true". This, l'd really love to know. In the absence of evidence truth is uncertain. Therefore, judgement or any decision making must be suspended. For this is the most honest thing a person can ever do. Anything more than this are merely presumptuous speculations that the religious world call faith. No wonder knowledge is the greatest enermy of faith and religion!
@@mariobethell3731 You've put that wonderfully well. I'm with you 100% .
I truly miss this guy. He was the best. ❤
Happy to see John in the shorts. Amazing wisdom, RIP legend
RIP Mountain Dog. Keep the gems coming for us still living.
Miss this guy.
I SO MISS THIS GUY!!
Bless you John, and thanks for all the years of knowledge, motivation and sheer goodness as a human being!!
It's sad that there is a limit to these videos of his I'm going to run into. I love how they're so informative, and straight to the point
Those qualities are what stuck out to me when I watched a couple of his videos. Short and sweet and very valuable info.
Can confirm. Lengthening the hammies through leg curls or even RDLs helps reduce knee pain/stiffness
leg curls will make them shorter, not longer
@@LMR72 not if you’re doing a slow eccentric
I usually do squats and then RDL. I wonder if changing the order would help. Of course, the psychology of squatting later in the workout is another factor. 😬
What is RDL
@@steelmongoose4956 for me definitely, I do RDLs before squats and the squat just feels silky smooth
Thank you for everything John. Always in my thoughts.
Mountain dog , you were and still are , one of the best people in the sport. Teach people in heaven how to exercise better . Thank you.
My hams are destroyed rn. Thanks John 🙏🏼
W comment
but how
@@dudejoe8390 I did hamstrings first. That’s how
@@dudejoe8390 8-12 sets of hamstrings first then 8-12 on quads. Comes out to 16-24 sets per week
@@nick5106 i like doing a hamstring exercise, a quad exercise, then a hamstring exercise, then a quad exercise, then calfs. It gives more time for the muscles to rest. Feels good too. Usually do ham curls with a 4x10-12 focus, then leg press with a 3x10-12 focus, then rdls 3x10-12, then leg extensions 3x10-12, then 4 sets of calfs 12-15. ❤
This guy is a real sleeper..miss my dawg. Thankyou for all your wisdom and knowledge. Rest easy dawg
RIP! Your great & impactful content will be treasured for generations.
Thank you coach, God bless you🙏🏽🙏🏽
RIP John🙏🦾🦾🦾
Game changing advice, never went back, miss this guy 😢
RIP TO THE BEST! Grew up watching his videos early on UA-cam when I was younger and he’s taught me so much. I love when his reels pop up 🥲
Great to be able to still "hear' John's ideas!
Miss you big dog 🙌
Rip this man still helping me
RIP Mountain Dog!!! Just the best. He's definitely a goat in the bodybuilding and powerlifting game!!
That makes a ton of sense. Getting your hammies pumped probably provides better stability during squats. Good stuff.
Thank you for everything you have done for me
Thank you, John, we miss you.
Did this today not having seen this and he is speaking factssss 👍🏼
I found this out through trialling different things and been doing it religiously for years. Cannot agree more with John. R I P !
RIP legend. We all miss you very much.
Thank you so much for your contribution John.
Miss ya john!!! 💪🏽💪🏽
I tore my hamstring in May last year and it didn’t heal until Halloween and surprisingly exercise is what healed it.
Proving time and time again he was the Jedi of Bodybuilding.
Great advice John thanks, it really works!
When Luke Skywalker spent more time in gym than Jedi temple.
100 percent. I've always hated doing legs until I started doing hamstrings first. All of a sudden everything else felt way better to do and now I can do a kickass leg workout every time
Really miss this guy's amazing training wisdom.. Thank GOD that he has soooooooooooooooo much info out here ... R.I.P..JOHN.
As time goes on my knees just arent as good as they used to be but doing Hamstrings first really does help on leg day. Wish I knew this when I first started.
50 next week, 6 years ago wore braces on both knees. Did a lot to adjust my posture, including starting with my hamstrings first. Haven't worn braces in 5 years
He's definitely right about it feeling better....
Such a great and informative teacher of a MAN ..Thanks John 🙏💪💯 😇
Been doing this since he made suggestion ages ago. Thanks for the gems Mr Meadows
Makes perfect sense. Thank you
I Love the love all his shorts get 🫶🏾
Take it from Mark Hammill, he's like a Jedi
This guy was and is a national treasure. I'm going to try this.
We miss you big guy
🙏🏽thank you RIP Mountain Dog
Jay Cutler has said the same. If two legends agree on it, I'll listen.
Mark my words my soul lives on.
He’s like the dad of bodybuilding. Miss this guy always!
Coming off leg day today I will def try in a few days.
RIP my friend. Thanks for the advice
I miss this man so much it hurts
love and miss you, mountaindog
Still doing this from the day I learned it from John. MIss you sir
Listen to this and save yourselves a frustrating battle with constant knee pain. Speaking from experience implementing this advice completely changed how I feel about hard lower body days
I’ve never tried doing hamstrings prior to quads, but that’s cause I actually enjoy training every muscle on the leg personally. John might be gone, but he certainly will never be forgotten ❤
This is one of my favorite things I learned from John! This makes my knees feel so much better (and ‘smoother’?) when ai go into squats or leg press. It just FEELS better.
Mark Hamil gives good advice
Legend. And nice as hell.
Damn, I thought this was Mark Hamill😂
Best advice. Haven't had sore knees in a long time.
Has anyone ever told you you look like Buff Mark Hamill? :)
Miss you John.
Trying this tomorrow morning!!!
Focusing more on my hamstrings after treating them like an afterthought for years is one of the best workout decisions i have made in awhile. My lower body feels more complete now.
Your the man bro love your tips 👍😎
I miss his gym wisdom ❤
Yo!!! This guy has passed on and is still dropping straight dimes. I just tried this and it was amazing.
Great warm up for the knees!
Thanks man I’m gonna take this advice
I’m going to try this next leg day. Thanks
Miss ya buddy .
Always followed the hams before quads, triceps before biceps and never had any pain - learned to listened from John’s experience, and I always pass that piece of info on to others
RIP John respect brother
Mark Hamill is doing great as far as I can see
I miss you John. Still teaching us. RIP We know Jesus is your spotter now
Cool shirt, bro!
Always found this - squatting at the end of my hamstring workout always feels amazing AF
RIP John true legend
This is actually the best advice and everyone should follow it.
I had issues in my back while doing leg presses because i wasnt training my glutes and hams properly and not warming them up before I went for heavier exercises like barbell squats leg presses hack squat.
I started doing leg curls and rdls first to activate my hams and then went for squats it was so much better and it even relieved my pain from leg presses.
Try it.
100%True ✊️👊💪👍👌
I’m not religious, but I hope John knows he’s still helping us all and that he’s missed.
Jon has the best practical advice. Ill shift to this with reverse Nordic Curls before doing my Alternating Walking Lunges workouts...
Miss The Mountain Dog!
Great tip! Going to try this next leg day.
Light/moderate leg curl warms up my knees in a safe way
So sad he died he was so great for the community
Same thing with arms, biceps first and your elbows feel so much better
I tried this last time, it worked so well and helped me with my squat..Rip John 🕊️🙏
Thank you! Was gonna leave for the gym just now. Ill make sure to do hammies first
Thank you so much pro for tips ❤
John you are missed
Content doesn’t stop for anything ☠️
I agree with this. I used to always do what he says: do leg biceps second or even third, and in either case, I'd be tired by the time I got to then. I would recommend changing all the parameters of your workout--order of body part, order of load (heavy first vs heavy last), etc--and try that for a few weeks. Try different things and learn. You will likely find out information about the right way for you to workout that you would otherwise never know. And, also, you might find ways to make your workouts more satisfying and effective.
miss you john 🥲
Before doing leg curls do concentric nordics, that shit will do the Work that you need for your hamstrings and will be your best friend for preventing knee injury.
I think thats very true, doing hamstrings is a very good warm up
Rip man you was great