+UnknownXV man... Commented a year ago when i couldn't do. Now i just recently managed it for 6 reps beltless. You'll get it bro, and you'll look back at how far you have come, and it feels great really haha
VERY NICE. The headphones coming off was epic. I also know the exact feel you had when you were done... miserable. CONGRATS again dude, knew you would beat me haha
This was all in fun guys! I even said that Candito is a beast at deadlifts. This was to be entertaining for you guys and to PUSH Candito and myself. Looks like I have some work to do!
Thanks man. It was a great challenge. I literally did nothing after that because I just was laying around for 20 minutes trying to recover. Btw you still have a better pull than me since I'm about 180 morning weight. Keep pulling some serious numbers so we can help push the boundaries of what is considered to be strong for a natural lifter on youtube.
I think people can tell I just edited it to zoom in with no actual jump in terms of time. To be honest I don't really care that much if anyone didn't believe it. This was just for fun, my actual competitions which I train for are IPF/USAPL meets.
yes candito is a great athlete/lifter but maxx chewning is certainly not a joke. He pulled 405 for 16 reps at around 160 lbs thats pretty damn impressive.
Yes both of you guys are strong. I weigh 180 and have been building my three lifts for about 4 months and can barely pull 260 lol but that's a lot better than the 135 I started at. Thanks for taking time to interact with your subs.
Thank you! And to expand upon your point I still don't even do this very often. I really just did this for fun/competition and grip training. I definitely wouldnt recommend this to anyone with questions regarding their form.
Sean Carter haha he means conventional deadlifts. Some people frown upon the use of sumo because they feel like because the range of motion is shorter it is cheating. Honestly pick which ever style you prefer :)
I don't think it's cheating, raggedy doctor. I just think it's lame. Much like shooting free throws granny style. And it's not going to be as effective for MOST (not all) people. It's not beautiful and majestic like conventional.
Monte Matheson Haha i know what you mean. I honestly kind of assumed that because many people do. I know a lot of people get pissy about this but i feel the same way about benchers with huge archers. Do i think it is cheating? No. Do i consider it as impressive as a bench with a natrual to mild arch? No because you are lifting the weight over a much shorter ROM. Similiar situation with sumo but i don' think it is as bad IMO. I train for general strength and i am much stronger in the position so conventional for life.
Absolutely, and narrow range of motion doesn't always mean you'll do more. For somethings you wanna coil up under. That's how I feel. It just seems everyone is attributing all of Johnnie's power to his switch to sumo, and I really don't see it. I mean yes he's progressed, but so has Garrett Gonzalez, and Johnnie was a pretty powerful conventional lifter.
Thank you man, it was a really good challenge. It was actually surprisingly fun, I might get into challenges more in the future. It def seems to be able to bring the youtube community together through some fun good competition.
Thank you. Yes I've been experimenting with my stance just a bit narrower. I watched the video of me competing at nationals, where my deadlifts felt great, and realized my stance was at around this narrower width. My hips are lower a bit intentionally for this challenge to avoid lower back/hamstring fatigue. But for a max pull, It'd still be relatively high.
That's a whole video topic I have planned. The answer depends on a couple factors. But overall I do have leg drive in this, the answer just has to do with the extent of it. As I said, I really cant explain in the comments, the vid will make it clear when I make it.
I keep coming back to watch this video. This guy's got so much style. Forget about the pulling which is simply phenomenal- the video is just so simple, no hype, no bullshit, and that beat- god damn
More than that. I've already done 500 x 6 for 2 consecutive sets after a 3 x 6 squat workout with 440. That was also a while ago too, so I'd probably pull about 525 for 6 now. I have never done high reps before, I am guess I'd be able to go over 20 if I gave it another shot or trained for it a bit. But this was just for fun to mix it up.
lmao! It is funny because a lot of people are saying it was so easy, but I literally was just laying around for 20 minutes afterwards. I dont know if that is a testament to my ability to hold proper technique or my complete lack of preparation to handle such high reps haha.
UA-cam friend. Maxx is cool. He posted this as a friendly challenge, and he actually compliments me in the original vid. I just edited it to hype it up a bit lol. I wouldn't respond to a troll. He actually is a really strong puller especially considering he's 160 while I'm 180 and has competed so he's earned my respect.
Jonnie, thanks for saving my knees brother lol. I hit 4 plates on DL last week for just a couple reps and my knees were not feeling too great afterwards. I read one of your comments on staying on your heels through the lift and realized I was curling my toes and lifting mostly on the balls of my feet. I stayed on my heels today and I was able to rep out 415 this week easily, no pains! :)
I do not do them, but that is actually because I don't have the equipment necessary. If I had access to bumper plates I would definitely do some cleans for some power training. I wouldn't do them as a primary movement though, just on the side for fun.
No honestly when I get focused I don't care about little things like that. Keep in mind I haven't ever done this high of reps so it is going to make it look easy until I just slam into a wall. And I have trained myself to never break form too badly so that's why I didn't grind anymore up. I'd say if I wanted 20+ the main thing I'd change is not going to slow on the negatives at the beginning. It definitely started to feel much easier the quicker I was letting the weight fall.
See my video "how to avoid overtraining". If you are just mentally burnt out, switch rep ranges, usually moving higher to avoid CNS burnout as well, but keep intensity high. However, if both mental and physical (joint pain), then deload is needed.
No, if you only have 2 workouts a week just do this. One leg workout, 3 sets, 6 reps each set on squats. Then 2 x 6 for deadlift. Next day, upper. 3x6 for bench. Other upper body exercises just work up to a peak set of 8. I'll actually have a linear program based on 2 heavy workouts, and 2 light ones. And what I just wrote is the general outline for the 2 heavy days.
I think when people say in the fitness community, they just mean of people who post videos regularly discussing a variety of topics. So guys like the Hodgetwins, Chris Jones, Elliott Hulse, Ogus, Brandon Campbell, Omar, ect. Rather than strictly strength athletes who only post lifts like Clarence. At least that's how I've always seen it. Clarence is definitely an awesome athlete.
haha thank you! Maxx is cool though. He compliments me in the original video. I kinda set this video up to make it seem unfriendly to hype up the competition aspect a bit more.
No absolutely not. Olympic lifting has no degenerative effects if properly performed. It is just not a max strength movement. So unless you are an olympic lifter, odds are you are going to want a heavier more basic movement to be the main focus. If you improve your squat, your clean will improve. The other way is not always true. Always prioritize what has the most carryover if gen strength/athleticism is the goal.
Pete Rubish is an absolute monster, but this challenge was from Maxx. You could go on Pete's videos and say Magnusson could pull more. It is just pointless unless the person is claiming they are the strongest ever. In terms of absolute strength, height plays little to no role. Actually more record holders regardless of wt class at above 6 ft than under (ex Brad Gillingham). It only helps to be shorter when considering bodyweight/relative strength.
I have been watching alot of your videos lately and really appreciate them. I'm currently rebuilding myself as a lifter and I appreciate your input. Thanks
haha thank you man! It was funny because on it felt pretty smooth overall, but man I was feeling it after like no other. I can see why others may not want to jump into it because it takes some serious effort. Maxx made it a legit challenge that;s for sure.
I honestly have no idea. I'd guess 15. I'd guarantee at least 12 but can't say for sure much else without actually doing it. I don't work in this high of a rep range often.
The last vid deadlift with perfect form is going to be the best full video on it. The other smaller details will always be in separate videos. I already say to start squeezing the glutes from the beginning in that vid. But I can't go over every possible little mistake in one video. It would be far too long and hard to find the important details.
Not hating on the other dudes. Just saying what stood out to me is your form. You handled the weight. Omar showed serious grit, Maxx brought intensity. You quietly dominated the bar. Impressive.
you won the challenge, fair and square, and I'm sure that you had 20+ reps on you, but the headphones broke your concentration, great work Jonnie, keep it up! I can bearly do 1 rep with that weight hahahaha
nevermind I read some of your comments on your deadlift tutorial vid and it made a lot of sense. You mentioned "What is likely happening is that the bar is too close to your body relative to your stance. So simply try starting with the bar slightly more forward" . Could you make a video explaining why many people push the idea of bars touching/scraping the shins? Thanks a lot!
Strong AF you are sir. I don't really comment on the internet but I just have to tell you genuinely "Thank you" for your very informative and well spoken videos. I been lifting for a few years and always been on UA-cam for guidance. You by far are the best I've ever come across straight forward and solid. Btw awesome programs you have. I've done one cycle of your 6 week strength program and found it very helpful in increase my strength very legit program. Thanks a lot brother.
Carlos there is actually going to be a 500 pound deadlift challenge, Omar is going to announce it. It will be open to everyone and I believe Omar is going to give shirts to top 3. You are ridiculously strong btw, I have a feeling you could do some serious work in that comp. It is going to be for those under 200 pounds BW as well so the huge guys won't kill us all.
If ur skeptical about the "cut" then look at the people in the background before and after the cut. They are in the exact same spot. So it wasn't two different sets.
Here I am eagerly awaiting the day I can do one rep at 405.
+UnknownXV man... Commented a year ago when i couldn't do. Now i just recently managed it for 6 reps beltless. You'll get it bro, and you'll look back at how far you have come, and it feels great really haha
UnknownXV I'm with you on that one. I finally did one rep like last week and it was hard AF!
UnknownXV u did 405?
Can you do it now?
What about now
Lets see you do this without creatine brah
Lmfao hi there Omar
bro
stop
holy fuck Johnnie... tried 19 reps with 135 today and I fucking died. You're a monster man
lol
Whats ur max?
Brandon Te now have you done 315/405 for 19 ?
Ja fyfaen, svaaage
Can you do 405 now tho?
VERY NICE. The headphones coming off was epic. I also know the exact feel you had when you were done... miserable. CONGRATS again dude, knew you would beat me haha
LOL i cant even do one rep
1:26 headphones fall off, 0 fucks given
This was all in fun guys! I even said that Candito is a beast at deadlifts. This was to be entertaining for you guys and to PUSH Candito and myself. Looks like I have some work to do!
Thanks man. It was a great challenge. I literally did nothing after that because I just was laying around for 20 minutes trying to recover. Btw you still have a better pull than me since I'm about 180 morning weight. Keep pulling some serious numbers so we can help push the boundaries of what is considered to be strong for a natural lifter on youtube.
I think people can tell I just edited it to zoom in with no actual jump in terms of time. To be honest I don't really care that much if anyone didn't believe it. This was just for fun, my actual competitions which I train for are IPF/USAPL meets.
Would it have killed Maxx Chewning to look up a name before posting a vid? haha
Candito is an amazing athlete and lifter, chewning is a joke. Watching Candito is like HBO, Chewning is like E! news or the oxygen/lifetime channels
yes candito is a great athlete/lifter but maxx chewning is certainly not a joke. He pulled 405 for 16 reps at around 160 lbs thats pretty damn impressive.
joke? apparently u didnt see him deadlift 600lb
@0:07 Johnny I think his name is..... so disrespectful.... lil matt got schooled
Who's matt?
Mustafa Wali I think the joke was purposely calling him Matt instead of Maxx.
They don't know about that Johnny Candito, dude has tree trunks for legs
Everyone post how many reps they got!! I'll start!!
0!!!
Thank you for those compliments man, I appreciate the positive support!
Yes both of you guys are strong. I weigh 180 and have been building my three lifts for about 4 months and can barely pull 260 lol but that's a lot better than the 135 I started at. Thanks for taking time to interact with your subs.
Candito fitness where are u?
Thank you! And to expand upon your point I still don't even do this very often. I really just did this for fun/competition and grip training. I definitely wouldnt recommend this to anyone with questions regarding their form.
I just like remembering the good ol days when Jonnie did deadlifts the true and faithful way.
Monte Matheson im a DL newbie do you mean not dropping the weight going down? educate me
Sean Carter haha he means conventional deadlifts. Some people frown upon the use of sumo because they feel like because the range of motion is shorter it is cheating.
Honestly pick which ever style you prefer :)
I don't think it's cheating, raggedy doctor. I just think it's lame. Much like shooting free throws granny style. And it's not going to be as effective for MOST (not all) people. It's not beautiful and majestic like conventional.
Monte Matheson Haha i know what you mean. I honestly kind of assumed that because many people do.
I know a lot of people get pissy about this but i feel the same way about benchers with huge archers. Do i think it is cheating? No. Do i consider it as impressive as a bench with a natrual to mild arch? No because you are lifting the weight over a much shorter ROM. Similiar situation with sumo but i don' think it is as bad IMO.
I train for general strength and i am much stronger in the position so conventional for life.
Absolutely, and narrow range of motion doesn't always mean you'll do more. For somethings you wanna coil up under. That's how I feel. It just seems everyone is attributing all of Johnnie's power to his switch to sumo, and I really don't see it. I mean yes he's progressed, but so has Garrett Gonzalez, and Johnnie was a pretty powerful conventional lifter.
Thank you man, it was a really good challenge. It was actually surprisingly fun, I might get into challenges more in the future. It def seems to be able to bring the youtube community together through some fun good competition.
Thank you. Yes I've been experimenting with my stance just a bit narrower. I watched the video of me competing at nationals, where my deadlifts felt great, and realized my stance was at around this narrower width.
My hips are lower a bit intentionally for this challenge to avoid lower back/hamstring fatigue. But for a max pull, It'd still be relatively high.
That's light work for my boy Candito
Honestly everyone knows Candito is stronger than Chewning no matter what lift it is, so this wasn't even worth responding too
That's a whole video topic I have planned. The answer depends on a couple factors. But overall I do have leg drive in this, the answer just has to do with the extent of it. As I said, I really cant explain in the comments, the vid will make it clear when I make it.
I keep coming back to watch this video. This guy's got so much style. Forget about the pulling which is simply phenomenal- the video is just so simple, no hype, no bullshit, and that beat- god damn
You're the template for what every deadlifter should look like. You destroyed this challenge, bro.
More than that. I've already done 500 x 6 for 2 consecutive sets after a 3 x 6 squat workout with 440. That was also a while ago too, so I'd probably pull about 525 for 6 now. I have never done high reps before, I am guess I'd be able to go over 20 if I gave it another shot or trained for it a bit. But this was just for fun to mix it up.
lmao! It is funny because a lot of people are saying it was so easy, but I literally was just laying around for 20 minutes afterwards. I dont know if that is a testament to my ability to hold proper technique or my complete lack of preparation to handle such high reps haha.
UA-cam friend. Maxx is cool. He posted this as a friendly challenge, and he actually compliments me in the original vid. I just edited it to hype it up a bit lol. I wouldn't respond to a troll. He actually is a really strong puller especially considering he's 160 while I'm 180 and has competed so he's earned my respect.
Jonnie, thanks for saving my knees brother lol. I hit 4 plates on DL last week for just a couple reps and my knees were not feeling too great afterwards. I read one of your comments on staying on your heels through the lift and realized I was curling my toes and lifting mostly on the balls of my feet. I stayed on my heels today and I was able to rep out 415 this week easily, no pains! :)
I do not do them, but that is actually because I don't have the equipment necessary. If I had access to bumper plates I would definitely do some cleans for some power training. I wouldn't do them as a primary movement though, just on the side for fun.
Props for being humble, much respect, shows good character and says a lot about an individual. Keep up the good work.
Thank you that is all I could hope to provide!
No honestly when I get focused I don't care about little things like that. Keep in mind I haven't ever done this high of reps so it is going to make it look easy until I just slam into a wall. And I have trained myself to never break form too badly so that's why I didn't grind anymore up.
I'd say if I wanted 20+ the main thing I'd change is not going to slow on the negatives at the beginning. It definitely started to feel much easier the quicker I was letting the weight fall.
You had more there for sure dude!
Facts I think the headphones threw him off when they fell off
You'll get it, just keep patient and putting in that work.
See my video "how to avoid overtraining". If you are just mentally burnt out, switch rep ranges, usually moving higher to avoid CNS burnout as well, but keep intensity high. However, if both mental and physical (joint pain), then deload is needed.
johnny, you are a win in and of itself. beastmode right there.
No, if you only have 2 workouts a week just do this. One leg workout, 3 sets, 6 reps each set on squats. Then 2 x 6 for deadlift. Next day, upper. 3x6 for bench. Other upper body exercises just work up to a peak set of 8.
I'll actually have a linear program based on 2 heavy workouts, and 2 light ones. And what I just wrote is the general outline for the 2 heavy days.
flawless form, those reps are smooth
180 morning weight. 183-185 mid day weight.
A big shout out from Holland. You are the MAN. Beastmode. Norm
I think when people say in the fitness community, they just mean of people who post videos regularly discussing a variety of topics. So guys like the Hodgetwins, Chris Jones, Elliott Hulse, Ogus, Brandon Campbell, Omar, ect. Rather than strictly strength athletes who only post lifts like Clarence.
At least that's how I've always seen it. Clarence is definitely an awesome athlete.
i saw maxx's challenge video a like a week ago, wasnt sure if any of them would see it and go for the challenge. Glad they did though
Gratz man I knew u'd kill ever since I saw the challenge. Nicely done!
proud to be a subscriber to both of you
Thank you man I appreciate it. It feels great to know I can have a positive impact.
You're a legend in the making
You look like you still had more in you.
305 Gains Wow...36 reps. Subbed.
Stevo-Fernando thanks new content every sunday and wendsday!
Do a video where you show us your prep before big lifts or a hard workout!
Stretches, pre-workout meal, music, etc!
haha thank you! Maxx is cool though. He compliments me in the original video. I kinda set this video up to make it seem unfriendly to hype up the competition aspect a bit more.
No absolutely not. Olympic lifting has no degenerative effects if properly performed. It is just not a max strength movement. So unless you are an olympic lifter, odds are you are going to want a heavier more basic movement to be the main focus.
If you improve your squat, your clean will improve. The other way is not always true. Always prioritize what has the most carryover if gen strength/athleticism is the goal.
Thank you Matt!
Exactly! I am not sure the name of the shoes to be honest.
Boy, I wasn't even counting, I was just mirin how strong this guy is...
If anyone was going to beat the challenge it would be Candito. Impressive stuff, good job.
Thank you very much! That's a hell of a compliment man.
Nice quads. Nohomo.
never cease to amaze me!
Like the video before it even started. You're a beast Johnnie!
Jonnie, that was insanely awesome.
Pete Rubish is an absolute monster, but this challenge was from Maxx. You could go on Pete's videos and say Magnusson could pull more. It is just pointless unless the person is claiming they are the strongest ever.
In terms of absolute strength, height plays little to no role. Actually more record holders regardless of wt class at above 6 ft than under (ex Brad Gillingham). It only helps to be shorter when considering bodyweight/relative strength.
Look at the form man....look at it!!! Now respect it. And the new...best powerlifting channel on UA-cam!! In my opinion you crushed them.
dont u hate it when u r doin deadlift and the head phone came off
haha thank you sebastian, definitely wasn't gonna give up so deep into it that's for sure!
Man that was pretty sick. I wish I had that kind of strength but I don't unfortunately.
I have been watching alot of your videos lately and really appreciate them. I'm currently rebuilding myself as a lifter and I appreciate your input. Thanks
haha thank you man! It was funny because on it felt pretty smooth overall, but man I was feeling it after like no other. I can see why others may not want to jump into it because it takes some serious effort. Maxx made it a legit challenge that;s for sure.
Quickly becoming my favourite YT fitness channel! Thanks for the vids
I'm convinced you are the most impressive lifter in the fitness community man... so impressive. That's my one rep max and I'm 205 lbs. Much respect.
BOOM! Yes Candito.
The deadlift king checking in
fell asleep during the vid... woke up candito still going. lol.
You should check out jaybird wireless earphones/earbuds. They're sweat/dirt/deadlift proof. Strong lift anyway. Made 405 look easy.
You are a hero man. I i'd be proud if I could be even half as good as you.
I honestly have no idea. I'd guess 15. I'd guarantee at least 12 but can't say for sure much else without actually doing it. I don't work in this high of a rep range often.
The last vid deadlift with perfect form is going to be the best full video on it. The other smaller details will always be in separate videos. I already say to start squeezing the glutes from the beginning in that vid. But I can't go over every possible little mistake in one video. It would be far too long and hard to find the important details.
Way to go Candito! Incredible bar speed on every rep.
Not hating on the other dudes. Just saying what stood out to me is your form. You handled the weight. Omar showed serious grit, Maxx brought intensity. You quietly dominated the bar. Impressive.
Awesome strength and endurance man!
you won the challenge, fair and square, and I'm sure that you had 20+ reps on you, but the headphones broke your concentration, great work Jonnie, keep it up! I can bearly do 1 rep with that weight hahahaha
nevermind I read some of your comments on your deadlift tutorial vid and it made a lot of sense. You mentioned "What is likely happening is that the bar is too close to your body relative to your stance. So simply try starting with the bar slightly more forward" . Could you make a video explaining why many people push the idea of bars touching/scraping the shins? Thanks a lot!
Strong AF you are sir. I don't really comment on the internet but I just have to tell you genuinely "Thank you" for your very informative and well spoken videos. I been lifting for a few years and always been on UA-cam for guidance. You by far are the best I've ever come across straight forward and solid. Btw awesome programs you have. I've done one cycle of your 6 week strength program and found it very helpful in increase my strength very legit program. Thanks a lot brother.
I think he have done it already look in his channel.
Damn Jonnie, big props to you man. Absolute beast, you're an inspiration.
Fuark! Strong Pulling Johnny! You're a beast!
The amount of weight this guys lift is really amazing , I just got happy because i hit my 1 rep pr which was 315. and candtio does 405 x 19
Great job Candito Fitness
19well done,now your gonna see max come back at
Great job a lot of hard work over a long time to be able to do that
Thank you very much! I appreciate that.
Atta boy johny, youre a beast! One of the best fitness channels on youtube right here
Carlos there is actually going to be a 500 pound deadlift challenge, Omar is going to announce it. It will be open to everyone and I believe Omar is going to give shirts to top 3. You are ridiculously strong btw, I have a feeling you could do some serious work in that comp. It is going to be for those under 200 pounds BW as well so the huge guys won't kill us all.
thats some clean form right there, real clean...
If ur skeptical about the "cut" then look at the people in the background before and after the cut. They are in the exact same spot. So it wasn't two different sets.
You never disappoint, you are a beast man! Good fucking form too home slice.
Like watching an Oregon Football game, you knew he was gona kill it.
you owned this challenge.. now lets see omar whos pretty good at the deadlift too.
You are very strong and you master great form in weightlifting. Inspiring, Jonnie.
Woah I checked it out after reading your comment. That's awesome and was so unexpected.
Best Deadlift form ever seen👌👌👌