Hi Dan! BIG FAN:) I’m a 60 year old Personal Trainer in NJ. Former Bodybuilder/Powerlifter (I have the hip replacement to show for it), and have been coaching “REAL” folks for 36 years now. My clientele has evolved over the years to folks in persistent pain (35-87 year olds). Long story short…at least with my folks…their structure and corresponding restrictions/constraints MUST be a PRIORITY in my decision making process. Without a doubt, priority #1 in my programming. Thank you for your expertise sir!!!
Great info. After 30 years of lifting I never liked barbell upright rows. Probable b/c of tender shoulders. Yet I have done Good Mornings for 20 years.
the gray zone is that there are exercises which need some time for you to adjust to be able to do them properly, without harm and have results. and some just need proper technique, like upright rows. you can do thousands of variations of them. so you should pick up good variation. not bad one and then complain and hate some exercise...
I feel you on the topic of the snatch grip. I'm 6'1 and relatively long limbed at that, I have to go collar to collar and my wrists just can't handle full snatches like that. I stick to cleans and snatch grip high pulls.
I come here for the excellent info and content... but may I say that your small inserts of humor help brighten my day as well (going thru a rough patch) Thank you! 🙏🏼👊🏼
I don't have the thoracic or shoulder mobility to overhead squat or full snatch, but I can push press from behind the neck without any problems. We're all built differently. At 5'9 I'm also perfectly comfortable doing cleans and clean grip DLs - my problem there certainly isn't the length of my arms!
Dave Turner really pushes the behind the neck push jerk for his lifters. I always found it really easy to teach (save bringing it down...that takes a moment).
Hey John, out of curiosity, do you feel like people in this day and age are physically weaker or don't train as hard as when you started training ? I'm wondering since everyone works on a computer and spends a lot of time on their smartphone whereas a couple of generations earlier people had more physical jobs and were simply moving around a lot more. Thanks.
I'm "Dan," but I would say yes to this. But every generation thinks the following one is weak...Seneca said that! I also think we made exercise exercise rather than part of just life (like play or fun sports or just walking).
@@DanJohnStrengthCoach Sorry Dan, I knew you're Dan but I just spaced out as I was a bit tired from work 😂 But more than "thinking", did you notice or witness an actual change ? Like for beginners, I imagine you could have noticed a drop in terms of entry level strength maybe ? I'm thinking of basic things like number of push ups, squat mobility, endurance levels, ability to push through difficult workouts (for the mental aspect). Thank you so much for the answer "Dan" 😉
I don't think they are actually physically weaker overall, but just lacking in mobility and basic movement patterns. So many people now develop the head-forward, hunched-shoulders posture from constant screen/keyboard time and then are unable to do overhead movements without shoulder impingement. These types might have massive bench press strength, but totally suck at OHP and pullups. Likewise, it seems like the majority of people in the US now have a terrible aversion to getting down on the ground, and they require chairs at all times. Thus they are unable to squat to depth, or their heels immediately pop up as they descend, and when they do actually get on the ground they need something to hold onto to stand up again. Just bringing back good old monkey bars and grass (dirt) playgrounds instead of all the fancy padded plastic play structures would probably go a long ways towards fixing those physical problems with kids, but the safety police would never allow that. Where I live there are still many kids who make spending money in the summer by helping bring in hay. Anyone who spends much time throwing around hay bales all day in the heat has no problem with strength or endurance, or mental toughness when they get into the gym. Country boys tend to make very good high school wrestlers! Unfortunately, that usually all changes once they grow up, get less-physical jobs, and settle into today's typical easier-is-better mentality. You definitely can't hold onto natural athleticism as you age without constantly working on movement and being willing to do uncomfortable stuff frequently.
the thing is that lifting weights is so mainstream now. almost everybody goes to gym. when i started in 80.-90. there were few gyms. they were kinda niche. most people which visited them have some sport history or just some kind of gift, they were born for it. now everybody goes to gym, because it is cool, because everybody does that. because they think they will look like arnold in short time etc. on the top of that people are definitely pussified those days (in general!). physically and mentally as well. life is different, education and way of upbringing is different. and food is different as well. nobody can be surprised...
@@non9886if you say lifting is mainstream now, why is USA still have obesity problem? Too many fat people being physically inactive yeh? Just have a look at the stats across the globe. More gyms than ever but yet obesity is still high.
I use to love the behind-the-neck press, for years until I got shamed out by the fitness police; he was about a third of my age and knew everything; needless to say,I haven't done the in a few years. I also used to like behind-the-neck cable pull-downs; that seems to go against current fitness protocols/gurus fitness "theology". What's next on the. Chopping block, Steak, eggs, and bacon? Lard?
Hi Dan! BIG FAN:) I’m a 60 year old Personal Trainer in NJ. Former Bodybuilder/Powerlifter (I have the hip replacement to show for it), and have been coaching “REAL” folks for 36 years now. My clientele has evolved over the years to folks in persistent pain (35-87 year olds). Long story short…at least with my folks…their structure and corresponding restrictions/constraints MUST be a PRIORITY in my decision making process. Without a doubt, priority #1 in my programming. Thank you for your expertise sir!!!
Thanks for saying this....real wisdom here.
Great info. After 30 years of lifting I never liked barbell upright rows. Probable b/c of tender shoulders. Yet I have done Good Mornings for 20 years.
It's funny how some people love or hate certain movements. None are "wrong."
Pure gold!
The equipment, the individual,the variation.
Well, thank you so much. I appreciate that.
the gray zone is that there are exercises which need some time for you to adjust to be able to do them properly, without harm and have results. and some just need proper technique, like upright rows. you can do thousands of variations of them. so you should pick up good variation. not bad one and then complain and hate some exercise...
I feel you on the topic of the snatch grip. I'm 6'1 and relatively long limbed at that, I have to go collar to collar and my wrists just can't handle full snatches like that. I stick to cleans and snatch grip high pulls.
It's hard to explain that to some people, so thank you.
I come here for the excellent info and content... but may I say that your small inserts of humor help brighten my day as well (going thru a rough patch)
Thank you! 🙏🏼👊🏼
Much appreciated, thank you
I don't have the thoracic or shoulder mobility to overhead squat or full snatch, but I can push press from behind the neck without any problems. We're all built differently.
At 5'9 I'm also perfectly comfortable doing cleans and clean grip DLs - my problem there certainly isn't the length of my arms!
Dave Turner really pushes the behind the neck push jerk for his lifters. I always found it really easy to teach (save bringing it down...that takes a moment).
Hello, what’s the name of the book that you pulled out. I’m interested in all of these old exercises that I’ve never seen.
Myles Callum's bodybuilding and self-defense
Thank you for confirming that the collars are too close (follow 6 footer here) :)
Glad to help.
Hey John, out of curiosity, do you feel like people in this day and age are physically weaker or don't train as hard as when you started training ? I'm wondering since everyone works on a computer and spends a lot of time on their smartphone whereas a couple of generations earlier people had more physical jobs and were simply moving around a lot more.
Thanks.
I'm "Dan," but I would say yes to this. But every generation thinks the following one is weak...Seneca said that! I also think we made exercise exercise rather than part of just life (like play or fun sports or just walking).
@@DanJohnStrengthCoach Sorry Dan, I knew you're Dan but I just spaced out as I was a bit tired from work 😂
But more than "thinking", did you notice or witness an actual change ? Like for beginners, I imagine you could have noticed a drop in terms of entry level strength maybe ? I'm thinking of basic things like number of push ups, squat mobility, endurance levels, ability to push through difficult workouts (for the mental aspect).
Thank you so much for the answer "Dan" 😉
I don't think they are actually physically weaker overall, but just lacking in mobility and basic movement patterns. So many people now develop the head-forward, hunched-shoulders posture from constant screen/keyboard time and then are unable to do overhead movements without shoulder impingement. These types might have massive bench press strength, but totally suck at OHP and pullups. Likewise, it seems like the majority of people in the US now have a terrible aversion to getting down on the ground, and they require chairs at all times. Thus they are unable to squat to depth, or their heels immediately pop up as they descend, and when they do actually get on the ground they need something to hold onto to stand up again. Just bringing back good old monkey bars and grass (dirt) playgrounds instead of all the fancy padded plastic play structures would probably go a long ways towards fixing those physical problems with kids, but the safety police would never allow that.
Where I live there are still many kids who make spending money in the summer by helping bring in hay. Anyone who spends much time throwing around hay bales all day in the heat has no problem with strength or endurance, or mental toughness when they get into the gym. Country boys tend to make very good high school wrestlers! Unfortunately, that usually all changes once they grow up, get less-physical jobs, and settle into today's typical easier-is-better mentality. You definitely can't hold onto natural athleticism as you age without constantly working on movement and being willing to do uncomfortable stuff frequently.
the thing is that lifting weights is so mainstream now. almost everybody goes to gym. when i started in 80.-90. there were few gyms. they were kinda niche. most people which visited them have some sport history or just some kind of gift, they were born for it. now everybody goes to gym, because it is cool, because everybody does that. because they think they will look like arnold in short time etc. on the top of that people are definitely pussified those days (in general!). physically and mentally as well. life is different, education and way of upbringing is different. and food is different as well. nobody can be surprised...
@@non9886if you say lifting is mainstream now, why is USA still have obesity problem? Too many fat people being physically inactive yeh? Just have a look at the stats across the globe. More gyms than ever but yet obesity is still high.
Risk to reward must be considered
Absolutely
Person number A! I must use that. Would go well with a number plate. Got it? Because it's got letters in it too but apparently a number.
Ahhhh
I use to love the behind-the-neck press, for years until I got shamed out by the fitness police; he was about a third of my age and knew everything; needless to say,I haven't done the in a few years.
I also used to like behind-the-neck cable pull-downs; that seems to go against current fitness protocols/gurus fitness "theology".
What's next on the. Chopping block, Steak, eggs, and bacon? Lard?
Lard...classic
It’s pronounced Hay…….Mish 😂
Thank you.