Weights & Strength Training | How to Win Like Mo | Mo Farah (2020)

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  • A lot of you are asking me for some advice on weight training. In this video, I show you a few simple exercises I do to help with conditioning and strength. It's not a lot. I keep it down to three reps and just three or four sets per gym session, but it’s definitely vital to my preparation. Keep the comments coming, thanks for watching and I hope you all enjoy! All footage filmed at St. Mary's University, London.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 243

  • @theunknown21329
    @theunknown21329 Рік тому +17

    Lol ppl are so confused in the comments. He's not trying to build muscle. For distance running athletes like him, gym sessions are only supplemental to avoid imbalances and improve mobility. It's not about putting on insane weight and tiring your legs that it becomes impossible to run the next day.

  • @freshb.1502
    @freshb.1502 7 років тому +172

    Full day of eating would be amazing or what you normally eat

    • @wilhelmtel794
      @wilhelmtel794 7 років тому

      Eater

    • @jackwaldronptost4873
      @jackwaldronptost4873 5 років тому

      Just 4lbs of quorn I’ve heard

    • @atomict3286
      @atomict3286 3 роки тому +1

      Kuroko exactly if he wasn’t eating a lot he wouldn’t be able to do what he’s doing and be exercising this much of course on top of proper training and enough rest

    • @Ccscenario
      @Ccscenario 2 роки тому

      He uses an African diet that’s from his home country where they mostly ate vegetables or healthy foods

    • @GammaFZ
      @GammaFZ 2 роки тому

      mukbang maybe?

  • @neptunefan1210
    @neptunefan1210 7 років тому +93

    Thank you mo, you made me so much more confident in my running

    • @dipalipatil549
      @dipalipatil549 6 років тому

      thank-you no Farah you help me. lot for doing more

    • @jeremywestern7067
      @jeremywestern7067 2 роки тому

      Running from the truth his fkn autobiography pack of lies

  • @kristianlenny1314
    @kristianlenny1314 7 років тому +8

    Hey Mr. Farah, I was wondering if you would be able to make a video about your nutrition and what you eat and put in in the “How to Win Like Mo” series. I’m a tri-athlete, but I’m strongest with running, and you truly inspire me to keep going and don’t stop!

  • @geekfitness3916
    @geekfitness3916 6 років тому +5

    I consistently injure my hips when I try to squat, so seeing you go halfsies makes me happy. I tend to avoid any kind of squats but bodyweight because of it, but maybe lighter half squats wouldn't be bad.

    • @Michael-4
      @Michael-4 2 роки тому +4

      Running coaches showing runners how to squat makes me wince. As he goes down the bar travels forward, he then is changing his back angle and creating leverage. Wearing squishey running shoes is a no no too. Learn to squat parallel properly.

  • @tylerborigi4419
    @tylerborigi4419 2 роки тому +3

    The man is built for running, great videos bro much appreciated, keep up the good work cheers!!

    • @simonrankin9177
      @simonrankin9177 Рік тому

      Agreed ,i want his fitness, i did body building as a kid ,now im fat, lol.😉, but sadly have developed sleep apnia and im desperate to loose weight for my apnias, im walking and doing free hajnd exersizes, but scared to use weights in case i put on weight ,muscle etc....im hoping to have a jockeys body..

  • @keithstevens9945
    @keithstevens9945 7 років тому +14

    Thank you Mo another great video that we all appreciate very much 👍👍 How about a video showing us how to smash the core and back ??

  • @highperformancebodywork3542
    @highperformancebodywork3542 6 років тому +133

    very light weights, and not too many reps.. you can tell this is just a supplementary training for him and hes not trying to fatigue his legs a great deal to compromise his training

    • @jimmason8502
      @jimmason8502 5 років тому +6

      Which means the weight work is pretty much a waste of time. For Mo. Sebastian Coe was a beast in the gym and reg squatted 200lbs vs Mo's 90

    • @twopoppin3017
      @twopoppin3017 5 років тому +1

      Lol I'm a freshman cross country runner squatting 225 for 6 reps lol

    • @brianbaker5757
      @brianbaker5757 5 років тому +24

      @@twopoppin3017 no offense tho but that means nothing in relation to your 5k

    • @twopoppin3017
      @twopoppin3017 5 років тому +3

      @@brianbaker5757 true I'm not a great runner... Only have a 18:21

    • @brianbaker5757
      @brianbaker5757 5 років тому +5

      @@twopoppin3017 hay dont get me wrong if you enjoy lifting and it dosnt get in the way of your running all the power to ya and what grade are you in because thats a good time

  • @Cookefan59
    @Cookefan59 2 роки тому

    I used to lean back with dumbbells the same way but I never dropped them. I would flex my hips to bring the knees to my chest, set the dumbbells back on them and then rock forward. The momentum bought me back to a sitting position with the weights on my knees again.
    I don’t know who is selecting the music but it started giving me a headache! He’s more of a jazzy kinda guy. Please change the “music”. Excellent workout exposure. Thanks Mo.

  • @jamieboucher9202
    @jamieboucher9202 7 років тому +1

    Best video in this series so far

  • @urib101
    @urib101 7 років тому +2

    @mofarah thanks so much for making videos like this. Really appreciate it. Keep the value coming and if there is any way I can give back and help you out let me know.

  • @DeepakKashyap
    @DeepakKashyap 7 років тому +10

    Thank you Mo. sir, Its nice tips, I'm you biggest fan from India

  • @timursultan1378
    @timursultan1378 7 років тому +5

    big thanks, dear Mo could you show some special exercises for core and muscles of back

  • @iamgk91
    @iamgk91 7 років тому +1

    Eagerly waiting for all your running tips videos. Thank you

  • @neethmukku2004
    @neethmukku2004 6 років тому

    Seriously such a great athlete

  • @huijun5552
    @huijun5552 7 років тому +1

    As a 12 year old, should I be incorporating weights into my running training?
    You are a true legend, my inspiration for life

    • @mjthecap
      @mjthecap 3 роки тому +1

      for your age it's better to do body weight exercises

  • @marcelinojr.deperalta3735
    @marcelinojr.deperalta3735 7 років тому

    Off course you do weights. Great.!! Keep it up Mo. I'm a big fan.

  • @joehaynes891
    @joehaynes891 7 років тому

    This proves to get better at running you run! He does not have a 500lb squat. However if you want to get big muscles lift

    • @johnnathan5894
      @johnnathan5894 6 років тому

      Kevin Joshy that doesn’t even translate too well

  • @Nnamdinnamah
    @Nnamdinnamah 2 роки тому +1

    Those squats broke my heart…

  • @roustabout4fun
    @roustabout4fun 7 років тому

    A class act! Stay healthy...

  • @alfiesimpson8502
    @alfiesimpson8502 7 років тому +2

    Keep it up with the great vids Mo :) 5k training video would be awesome btw!

  • @gulsumkrtay7306
    @gulsumkrtay7306 7 років тому

    Moooo moooo moo farahhh!!!! moo love youuuu!!!! Like running

  • @MuhibAliKazmi
    @MuhibAliKazmi 4 роки тому

    Breathing excercise plz Mo....i really need to learn.....thanks for making vedios

  • @matthewlewis3530
    @matthewlewis3530 7 років тому +1

    Nice one Big Mo!!! Lol . Plz do a video on nutrition would be good to know the diet of a long distance runner.....

    • @shortwhat157
      @shortwhat157 7 років тому

      www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/02640414.2011.610348

  • @Teasehirt
    @Teasehirt 4 роки тому

    Thank You Mo

  • @balltillwefall.comthebaske3421
    @balltillwefall.comthebaske3421 6 років тому

    Great insight Mo. Thanks for sharing champion

  • @aethylwulfeiii6502
    @aethylwulfeiii6502 8 місяців тому

    He really needs to get his back straighter on the descent and keep it straightened on the way up, it’s almost a part good morning squat. The dumbell bench press though is excellent depth. But there is a better way to rack.

  • @ziggy111102
    @ziggy111102 7 років тому

    can you make a video on cramps? (stitches) and good ways to cope with them while running if you ever get a cramp while running?

    • @boxbury
      @boxbury 4 роки тому

      It’s weakness of your diaphragm muscle which is responsible for inhalation. Run more and build a base before exerting on hard efforts and the diaphragm cramps should reduce in frequency.

  • @SatyadeepRoat
    @SatyadeepRoat 7 років тому

    @mo Next should be diet tips. What to eat , what not.

  • @reetharaju211
    @reetharaju211 2 роки тому

    Thank you brother

  • @dzhuwao
    @dzhuwao 6 років тому

    Thank you, Sir Mo.

  • @ignaciovillarruel6164
    @ignaciovillarruel6164 7 років тому

    You are the best, keep it up

  • @paddyhickey2211
    @paddyhickey2211 5 років тому +5

    Was quite surprised with mo’s squats, his knees were going over his toes which is wrong, he must be doing it deliberately to target a certain muscle or something because I dought he’s doing them wrong

    • @tagaug
      @tagaug 5 років тому +3

      "Knees over toes" moves the load from the lower back to the thighs, which makes sense to a runner. It's not recommended in traditional weightlifting since it puts more load on the knees though, so naturally you have to be more careful while doing it.

    • @paddyhickey2211
      @paddyhickey2211 5 років тому

      OhOkay Then ur an idiot ahahahah

  • @MegaDreamOo
    @MegaDreamOo 7 років тому

    I was waiting for this 👌🏼👌🏼🔥🔥

  • @jazzz1587
    @jazzz1587 6 років тому +4

    Was he locking in his knees on the squats?!

  • @airmaxchannel3051
    @airmaxchannel3051 6 років тому

    Thanks mo for tips

  • @aznericxD
    @aznericxD 6 років тому

    Hey i'm glad to see you on UA-cam! This is exciting! It'd be cool to know if you have any periodization to your strength training and how you structure your running program at least in general.
    Are you still competing?

  • @happyqureshi4824
    @happyqureshi4824 4 роки тому

    I'm big fan of Md Farah Sir.. I'm from India

  • @abdilucky3130
    @abdilucky3130 7 років тому

    Mo Farah thank you
    Well done Keep going

  • @homayoonasgharzadeh5572
    @homayoonasgharzadeh5572 7 років тому

    thanks mr motivation

  • @dhawanvenkatesh9270
    @dhawanvenkatesh9270 7 років тому

    Nice Mo I am your big fan

  • @nicexledgend
    @nicexledgend 7 років тому

    Thanks for the vid!

  • @egracer2349
    @egracer2349 6 років тому

    Thanks very much

  • @shacaybshaaca3494
    @shacaybshaaca3494 7 років тому

    Great mo farah

  • @JordanThomasmedia
    @JordanThomasmedia 7 років тому +2

    Hey Mo! Nice video, how does you switch up your weight program based on when you are in offseason vs in season?

  • @subinsuresh4399
    @subinsuresh4399 5 років тому +1

    Strength training improve running speed

  • @meliodas2645
    @meliodas2645 7 років тому +21

    Hi mo pls reply but today I did my cross country championships and I came 1st and all thanks the your tips thx

    • @wilsonfisk6156
      @wilsonfisk6156 7 років тому

      gj man, i came also 1st on my highschool cross country

    • @BenOfAlaska
      @BenOfAlaska 7 років тому

      Impressive what was your time?

    • @BenOfAlaska
      @BenOfAlaska 7 років тому +1

      Wow what was your time? I wish I could be state champ

    • @meliodas2645
      @meliodas2645 7 років тому

      11:17 was my time

    • @meliodas2645
      @meliodas2645 7 років тому +1

      Ben Post and also I am p6 as well as ten years old

  • @toshi5000
    @toshi5000 6 років тому +3

    This definitely isn't the full story, of course. His routine in-season likely involves a lot of explosive, powerful, light-weight exercises with much more complexity than half-assed squats and basic dumbbell exercises. This tiny routine is basically housecleaning/maintenance, I would imagine.

  • @Gulsher_74392
    @Gulsher_74392 4 роки тому

    Very good sir

  • @daltondesollar2368
    @daltondesollar2368 6 років тому +8

    Mo just squatted 88lbs?

    • @Jesuspaid4oursins
      @Jesuspaid4oursins 4 роки тому +1

      I mean look at him

    • @AnthonyMcqueen1987
      @AnthonyMcqueen1987 4 роки тому +2

      He is a world class distance runner he does not need all that muscle and bulk up that would slow him down. Having some functionality in his legs and a powerful heart is what matters not all the cosmetics that come along with weight lifting.

    • @daltondesollar2368
      @daltondesollar2368 4 роки тому +2

      Anthony Mcqueen I didn’t mention his size. I weighed 130 pounds when I was running 16 flat in 5k in high school last year and was skinny and could squat 275 you can build power with no size

    • @emmettmcgrath4871
      @emmettmcgrath4871 4 роки тому

      Dalton DeSollar exactly. You can even get a strong upper body without gaining weight if you do low enough volume

    • @brunovillagomezcaro388
      @brunovillagomezcaro388 3 роки тому

      The og twig

  • @guhmuhtruh
    @guhmuhtruh 5 років тому

    I not doing weight training is causing my injuries. I am a junior in high school (male) and weigh 109 lbs and 5'6"

  • @alanturing1137
    @alanturing1137 6 років тому

    Mashallah Mister Farah

  • @shivanshsahu7839
    @shivanshsahu7839 7 років тому

    can you please tell us last workout before competition for personal best

  • @rhysnichols8608
    @rhysnichols8608 7 років тому

    I'm curious as to what Mo Farahs opinion is about Steve prefontaine

  • @amaduamadu8964
    @amaduamadu8964 6 років тому

    Wow Brother Mahamned! Is this is your personal gym?

  • @TheRadicalRoberts
    @TheRadicalRoberts 7 років тому +1

    Mo, what do you do to recover/cooldown after a run??

  • @rexsyue
    @rexsyue Рік тому

    he did this like a circuit training right ? didn't finished one excersice for 3 sets at 1 time

  • @fadumaabdullahi9972
    @fadumaabdullahi9972 6 років тому

    Ok mo farah

  • @natesilvers2166
    @natesilvers2166 7 років тому +11

    How many times a week? what days? on workout days? before or after runs? Please be more specific with the advice because this could end up getting me injured.

    • @kristianbodden6844
      @kristianbodden6844 7 років тому

      Nate Silvers this is way too easy to injure someone bro. Obviously your not gonna do this 4x a week so this isn't intense enough to injure someone

    • @sebastianzx6r
      @sebastianzx6r 7 років тому +3

      I run between 60-70 miles a week and do weights as well. You should do them after the run since the run is what matters more. You could do the weights right after but you'll be super weak from the run,if you can, wait a few hours before doing weights. I usually do weights twice a week. Like Wed and Sat. I go very light as well. On Wed I usually use the smith machines. On Saturday I'll use the free weights. If though during my 1st set with the free weights I feel like it's not going to well, I'll go lighter for everything else or switch back to the smith machines. Again just go very light. You don't want to get super sore from lifting weights. Just experiment and listen to your body. If the weights aren't your thing,you could just get a kettle bell from walmart and look up a whole body routine on youtube. We just need a little strength training,so anything with some resistance will be fine.

    • @kristianbodden6844
      @kristianbodden6844 7 років тому

      He said it depends how close you are to an important meet, and generally 3x a week in the beginning I think

    • @natesilvers2166
      @natesilvers2166 7 років тому

      Did he?

    • @natesilvers2166
      @natesilvers2166 7 років тому

      Thanks for the advice but I'd like to know what Mo does since it's his video and he's the elite runner.

  • @draw5868
    @draw5868 4 роки тому

    Sir
    I'm 19 year old runner
    Weight:-70 & height:-178cm
    How to complete 1600m/05:00min
    Please tell exercise,workouts and other tips
    How to make stronger legs
    🛑🛑🛑🛑🛑🛑🛑🛑🛑🛑🛑🛑🛑

  • @quincy135
    @quincy135 5 років тому

    Sick beat! Can I know the name of it? I’d love to have it playing during my runs and workouts.

  • @neeleshs.1909
    @neeleshs.1909 6 років тому

    I'm 13 and do this exact programme

  • @brennanbasa4608
    @brennanbasa4608 7 років тому

    Before i started to run i used to like lifting weights but after falling in love for running i hate lifting weights and its kind of funny tho 😁

    • @buckeye2360
      @buckeye2360 6 років тому

      Same, I felt like I would have to lose muscle mass and slim down to be a better runner

  • @sm07141
    @sm07141 7 років тому

    Can you teach the running from in next video ??

  • @goranivankovic9661
    @goranivankovic9661 2 роки тому

    Work like him will look as him hahaha. This is funny how he perform exercises 😂😂

  • @etabeta123
    @etabeta123 6 років тому

    yeahhhhh!!!

  • @valorous__gamer7743
    @valorous__gamer7743 5 років тому

    Sir tell me about your full week workout..

  • @chandansingh-vg7yz
    @chandansingh-vg7yz 6 років тому

    I like the game

  • @Pancakeater420
    @Pancakeater420 7 років тому

    This was awesome, more in-depth in the future?

  • @travz21
    @travz21 6 років тому +2

    Just imagine how good these elite athletes would be if they squatted correctly. Mo would be much stronger if he hit depth. More strength at the same body weight simply translates to faster times.

  • @晶栄増田
    @晶栄増田 7 років тому +2

    これが、最後のスピードの持続につながってるんか

  • @kernas6982
    @kernas6982 6 років тому

    Hey Mo can u please do a medicine ball video

  • @abo-sr7ds
    @abo-sr7ds 4 роки тому

    How many times a week runners should do strength workouts?(beginner runner)

  • @ahmedosman5536
    @ahmedosman5536 5 років тому

    Waad mahadsan tahay Maxamed Faarax.

  • @SachinKumar-zk1qo
    @SachinKumar-zk1qo 6 років тому

    How many days a week long distance runners should do weightlifting??

  • @ФедорСумкин-е7ь
    @ФедорСумкин-е7ь 7 років тому +48

    why the squat is not so deep?

    • @Reymii99
      @Reymii99 7 років тому +34

      Федор Сумкин You dont need to fully bend your keens while running aswell. It's important to do short but explosive squats

    • @aftabbukhari
      @aftabbukhari 7 років тому +31

      With this light weight, I would think one should at least benefit from full range of motion. But, I've seen Usain Bolt doing similar half reps (with more weight), and of course, I'm not any where near the world class elite level of runner as either of them are, so I'm sure they have good reason, and it's not due to negligence or lack of coaching.

    • @Views-ot2og
      @Views-ot2og 7 років тому +7

      Nico Nico loooool your a sad pathetic low life commenting on every post with the same thing no one care dummy

    • @CarlosRodriguez-yq8qq
      @CarlosRodriguez-yq8qq 7 років тому +2

      Because he trains for running, so, doing a deep squat isn't what he wants because he don't wants strength or muscle mass, he wants to transfer the squat to his running, so, doing that range of motion is enough and optimal for transfering it to the motion of running

    • @wilsonfisk6156
      @wilsonfisk6156 7 років тому +7

      Aftab Bukhari they are called 1/4 squats and they are really good for explosive power

  • @llewgibson
    @llewgibson 7 років тому

    Just seen your video mate, really love the content. Subscribed straight away, We should connect!

  • @vishnuathlete9841
    @vishnuathlete9841 6 років тому

    Hai mo farha iam u big fan ♡

  • @00goop43
    @00goop43 6 років тому +1

    My coaches won't let me lift weights even for the mile because apparently that's "long distance"

    • @Chedda_chaser
      @Chedda_chaser 3 роки тому

      Check out bully juice on UA-cam he has body weight stuff with no equipment

  • @bigishshelley
    @bigishshelley 7 років тому

    Could I get some help with this. When he says 3 reps, what is that? , is it like (for the first exercise)...... 6 squats x 3 = 18?
    I thought a rep is 1 lol. I would hate to miscalculate and find im in no shape to run only arm wrestle

  • @shivanshsahu7839
    @shivanshsahu7839 7 років тому

    and if we are not capable of fly to ethopia and we just have to workout in our ground then what should we last workout for 5000m

  • @natesilvers2166
    @natesilvers2166 7 років тому

    You never tell us everything you know about something.

  • @adarqui
    @adarqui 7 років тому

    bro mo, put the pins up so you can unrack/rack that squat easier lmao. Also, "onto free weights" after performing a free weight squat 8| :) thanks for the vid!

  • @sachinkumar-sr1mt
    @sachinkumar-sr1mt 6 років тому

    Jaldi batana sir because you are a my favorite runner in the world

  • @HassanThelander
    @HassanThelander 4 роки тому +1

    So skinny but so vascular, he’s a cardio machine

  • @dipsinhrathod8172
    @dipsinhrathod8172 5 років тому

    We have to do it daily?

  • @tristiandavis6852
    @tristiandavis6852 6 років тому

    That's kinda my problem I run the mile and just got through playing american football

  • @JapGeordie
    @JapGeordie 6 років тому +7

    Mo, you just half-squatted. Can I ask why you didn't get your 'ass to the grass'? I'm just asking because I don't want to damage my knees, yet I was taught that a 'proper squat' means a deep squat. Can you clarify?

    • @JapGeordie
      @JapGeordie 6 років тому

      Thanks, mate.

    • @ceebotf2
      @ceebotf2 6 років тому +2

      It's range of motion, it's a waste to overly train past the angle you use in the desired sport. Similarly it's a waste to add weight much past the load the muscles will use in the sport. You can get some endurance from added muscle mass but it's a fine line where mass then slows you down by weight or inhibiting motion. For a marathon runner I think the line would be very close, like over 1% added mass would be bad. Then you have to ensure you train that added mass correct as in slow or fast twitch muscle. Doing weight reps very slowly builds slow twitch and is of no use to any runner, the burst he does at the end of squat will build fast twitch. Some of the core muscles may benefit from slow twitch but I wouldn't like to guess what ones.. even experts still don't fully understand the bio mechanics of running.

  • @mackenzieeager2903
    @mackenzieeager2903 7 років тому

    Hi Mo! I would love to know what you eat in a day and some of your superfoods! #onemomile

  • @CJCurry-ql8cq
    @CJCurry-ql8cq 6 років тому

    Do you do this on easy run days or does it matter?

  • @pawanathlete9806
    @pawanathlete9806 5 років тому +1

    Thanks all friends

  • @MagnusKregnesHansen
    @MagnusKregnesHansen 6 років тому

    What a guy

  • @frasersaunder8760
    @frasersaunder8760 6 років тому

    Mo is so lean and muscular! I wonder what his body fat percent is?!!!

  • @rubendarocha8339
    @rubendarocha8339 7 років тому +1

    ❤️

  • @ankitkairoth
    @ankitkairoth 7 років тому

    Please tell workout of 1500m and 3000m please mo Farah please

  • @zaimhaiqal2612
    @zaimhaiqal2612 4 роки тому

    1:30 what is that workout called?

  • @samundervaishnav3376
    @samundervaishnav3376 5 років тому +1

    I like mo farah your runing india

  • @RPBlog7345
    @RPBlog7345 3 роки тому

    Sir aap kesh prakar warkaut karte hai kya aap hme khuch btayenge aap se hme milna hai agar jindgi rhi to mai aap Ka phen hu aap Ka running tha great hai aap Kish desh se billing karte hai

  • @bigishshelley
    @bigishshelley 7 років тому

    come on you experts 3 reps and 3 sets of 6 squats is that 56 squats? i dont want to do it wrong

    • @bigishshelley
      @bigishshelley 7 років тому

      mo says I keep it down to three reps and just three or four sets per gym session

  • @sirmanni4534
    @sirmanni4534 2 роки тому

    You heard it here