So glad you’re on Fouad’s podcast…fellow Canuck..I used to judge in Ontario with my buddy Paul Lauzon..judged Fouad’s first 3 shows….good times…cheers Mike
I’m new to the hack squat ( the gym I attend just got 1 ) I’ve been doing just the sled no weights attached and focusing on technique and exhaustion Holy smokes this machine is a game changer I’ve added weight but lose the connection so I go back to no weight just added reps and sets Tomorrow I will add literally only 20 pounds and go from there as opposed to 90 lbs I will slowly and with good form work my way up Thanks for the pointers ❤
I truly wish I could come get a proper training session with you. I've spent good money on trainers that I felt nothing, and have done your technique on exercises I thought I was doing correct and realized how wrong I was.
I used to lift heavy weight thinking that would get me bigger muscles, all it has gotten me is some strength and a couple of shoulder, knee, elbow and back pain ,I now much rather lift a weight that allows me to execute the exercise with a good technique and ever since lowering the weight on leg press,shoulder machine, dumbbells etc I've been feeling better and looking better!!!!
Fun story: From day one in 1989, until 2009, I was all about big poundage’s for legs - working up to 4-6 rep max outs. My legs were strong, but never got that sweep or volume that I was looking for. 2009 I detached my left patellar tendon. 6 months post op rest and functional rehab later and it was time to start rebuilding what I lost. But I was shit scared of going heavy and re injuring, plus my knee was not what it was, so it hurt to push heavy. So I traded poundage for lighter weight slower tempo, higher reps and higher volume. Within 3 years my legs were bigger than they ever were when I was leg pressing 450kg for 5. So I am living empirical validation of Mike’s observations here.
True . Mike I spread the word you speak the truth . People have no idea how the body works .. down generate energy .... Up release energy .. what's that special tendon again.. Gogi tendon? It's like how explain the bench press .. as a 3 stage rocket..weird . Bottom ..middle and lock out ..and each muscle used in general .. cus some people have no clue why their anterior Delts hurt for some reason and their triceps stall out but their chest is huge ..can't press 2 plates .. 😮
I picture the bottom of most movements like I'm setting the ball in volleyball. you let you fingers fall back with the ball before changing directions...you slowly catch the weight with the muscle(s) you are trying to work and then transfer it.
I kind of want to be one of these people and post a video of me doing a hack squat with stupid weights terribly just to have an opportunity to train with Mike 😂😂 quality as always mate still trying to be one of the #wyckedfew
Yes sir! for 30+ years leg day was 'destroy spine' day. Who needs knees anyway! Yep, guilty. Not as funny though now I'm 50. Kids, listen to your uncle Mike!
anyone got any tips for biceps i tried big mikes tips today i was feeling my right really nice but left felt like someone turned it off with a switch any one got any tips?
@@vlatkonikolovski2265 i feel my forearms i fiddled around with it alot but i cant confirm if its fine until i get a dumbell but i think it should be good idk why but even if i push even a bit on my wrist with a bent elbow my forearms activate alot the hammer curl muscle dont remember the name i would like to hear what u would do if i still had the problem?
@@vlatkonikolovski2265 i think the issue is probably my forearms being dominant (even tho they small af lol) always felt my forearms more on all curls even if i dont curl my wrist inwards from the start of the curl i feel more forearm than bicep i tried keeping the palm open and not gripping the machine at all it still didnt connect i tried the back chest and tricep ques fucking amazing using half the weight on every exercise got a better pump and connection than ever but biceps werent the same idk y
@@dubleuspeed1 so at first i also used to feel the same as u more in the forearm than the biceps and "the pain" from doing curls was mostly on the lowest part of the biceps the part between the forearm and the biceps i forget the name in english, but i fixed that problem then i also had the same issue with only my left hand, for some reason it wouldn't connect the same on curls. So my questuon first would be r u cracking elbow as Mike would say, cause most people start curling without putting the weight on the biceps they start curling up and it goes on the forearm a lot, so how do u crack elbow, instead of stretching your arm fully pull the elbow back very slightly before u curl and then squeeze the weight up on the biceps instead of just curling it and then the elbow itself will move to the front just a bit but don't push it too far to the front or u'll just put it all on the front delt, this is mostly for dumbells i would suggest try this single hand first and when u sort of master it u can try barbells. U should also using this form try to determine if u have the same strength in both arms big issue for me too i could curl 15kg with my right and 12kg with my left for the same amount of reps, so careful when doing two arm curls cause u may not realize it but one arm is always doing more of the work.
So glad you’re on Fouad’s podcast…fellow Canuck..I used to judge in Ontario with my buddy Paul Lauzon..judged Fouad’s first 3 shows….good times…cheers Mike
I've learned more from Mike about lifting than any other channel
Please keep creating your educational videos. Your technique really works for me. You opened my eyes! Regards man from POLAND
Thanks!
As always, excellent instruction Mike! For hacks, I prefer wider stance, toes slightly outward, lighter weight, controlled…nothing else feels proper..
I’m new to the hack squat ( the gym I attend just got 1 )
I’ve been doing just the sled no weights attached and focusing on technique and exhaustion
Holy smokes this machine is a game changer
I’ve added weight but lose the connection so I go back to no weight just added reps and sets
Tomorrow I will add literally only 20 pounds and go from there as opposed to 90 lbs
I will slowly and with good form work my way up
Thanks for the pointers
❤
The trampoline analogy was really good, going to thinking about that in my next workout!
Thanks so much for all the world-class advice. I've noticed considerable improvement in the past year and show people your vids when they ask
We need to get Mike up to 100K plus followers!
I truly wish I could come get a proper training session with you. I've spent good money on trainers that I felt nothing, and have done your technique on exercises I thought I was doing correct and realized how wrong I was.
Just in time for leg day. Thanks, Big Mike!
7:21 Mike out here giving BFSS energy. 🤣 Those little skits are absolutely top tier!
I used to lift heavy weight thinking that would get me bigger muscles, all it has gotten me is some strength and a couple of shoulder, knee, elbow and back pain ,I now much rather lift a weight that allows me to execute the exercise with a good technique and ever since lowering the weight on leg press,shoulder machine, dumbbells etc I've been feeling better and looking better!!!!
Fun story: From day one in 1989, until 2009, I was all about big poundage’s for legs - working up to 4-6 rep max outs. My legs were strong, but never got that sweep or volume that I was looking for.
2009 I detached my left patellar tendon. 6 months post op rest and functional rehab later and it was time to start rebuilding what I lost. But I was shit scared of going heavy and re injuring, plus my knee was not what it was, so it hurt to push heavy.
So I traded poundage for lighter weight slower tempo, higher reps and higher volume.
Within 3 years my legs were bigger than they ever were when I was leg pressing 450kg for 5.
So I am living empirical validation of Mike’s observations here.
Big Mike, respects from London!
So true! Too much will cause pain later…
True . Mike I spread the word you speak the truth . People have no idea how the body works .. down generate energy .... Up release energy .. what's that special tendon again.. Gogi tendon? It's like how explain the bench press .. as a 3 stage rocket..weird .
Bottom ..middle and lock out ..and each muscle used in general .. cus some people have no clue why their anterior Delts hurt for some reason and their triceps stall out but their chest is huge ..can't press 2 plates .. 😮
Saw a guy doing this adductor chest fly last week. I was tempted to try it’ lol
I picture the bottom of most movements like I'm setting the ball in volleyball. you let you fingers fall back with the ball before changing directions...you slowly catch the weight with the muscle(s) you are trying to work and then transfer it.
Thanks for the great leg tips! Leg day today greatly improved 🙏🙏
Hey big Mike thanks for changing my life. Who makes the wedge for the seated rows and who make the cable attachment that you use for triceps
Dynepic sports makes the tricep attachment.
Mike’s sense of humour is just 🤌🤌🤌
Best explanation ever, I have literally wasted years. Thank yoi would love to train with you just can’t get there, and you’d kill me
What's Your opinion on platz style hack squat ?
Lolol 😂
I love how you explain these things. Cause there’s a lot of them out there.
After a long time Sirrr🎉🎉🎉
Man I'd do anything to go down and learn how to train back, legs and chest through Mike.
Nice t-shirt need that!
I kind of want to be one of these people and post a video of me doing a hack squat with stupid weights terribly just to have an opportunity to train with Mike 😂😂 quality as always mate still trying to be one of the #wyckedfew
Legend 🗣️🔥
Thanks coach
I've seen those three plate hack squat girls too, which is kinda funny because I haven't done more than four plates myself 😂
Facts
Petition to see cbum together with Mike.
Yes , I’m going to be dumb just to workout with Mike, sign me up 👍 , 😂 , Mike you’re killing me 🤣 , let the knuckleheads be
I'm here for the hack squat burrying! 🍿🍿
🗣 deadly superset! 🤣
I just used one tip (flare your quads) and my knee pain just stop existing
Yes sir! for 30+ years leg day was 'destroy spine' day. Who needs knees anyway! Yep, guilty. Not as funny though now I'm 50. Kids, listen to your uncle Mike!
anyone got any tips for biceps i tried big mikes tips today i was feeling my right really nice but left felt like someone turned it off with a switch any one got any tips?
What would u say is the issue? Cause i had the same problem maybe i can help
@@vlatkonikolovski2265 i feel my forearms i fiddled around with it alot but i cant confirm if its fine until i get a dumbell but i think it should be good idk why but even if i push even a bit on my wrist with a bent elbow my forearms activate alot the hammer curl muscle dont remember the name i would like to hear what u would do if i still had the problem?
@@vlatkonikolovski2265 i think the issue is probably my forearms being dominant (even tho they small af lol) always felt my forearms more on all curls even if i dont curl my wrist inwards from the start of the curl i feel more forearm than bicep i tried keeping the palm open and not gripping the machine at all it still didnt connect i tried the back chest and tricep ques fucking amazing using half the weight on every exercise got a better pump and connection than ever but biceps werent the same
idk y
@@dubleuspeed1 so at first i also used to feel the same as u more in the forearm than the biceps and "the pain" from doing curls was mostly on the lowest part of the biceps the part between the forearm and the biceps i forget the name in english, but i fixed that problem then i also had the same issue with only my left hand, for some reason it wouldn't connect the same on curls. So my questuon first would be r u cracking elbow as Mike would say, cause most people start curling without putting the weight on the biceps they start curling up and it goes on the forearm a lot, so how do u crack elbow, instead of stretching your arm fully pull the elbow back very slightly before u curl and then squeeze the weight up on the biceps instead of just curling it and then the elbow itself will move to the front just a bit but don't push it too far to the front or u'll just put it all on the front delt, this is mostly for dumbells i would suggest try this single hand first and when u sort of master it u can try barbells. U should also using this form try to determine if u have the same strength in both arms big issue for me too i could curl 15kg with my right and 12kg with my left for the same amount of reps, so careful when doing two arm curls cause u may not realize it but one arm is always doing more of the work.
@@vlatkonikolovski2265 wow this seems detailed af ill try tomorrow thanks a million dude
Nice black t shirt.
IMO a black t shirt is much more camera friendly in that giant gym than a grey t shirt is.
Big mike .. put that game of inches back hack clip back
7:20 😅😅😅😅
I'm half tempted to do a super heavy hack just to get invited lol.
Omg lol the pecs
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Fucking genius!!!!
I didn't even realize how narrow my legs were until recently
You should write a book in the same vain as the bodybuilding encyclopedia
Haha fuck me I find the hack squat hard with a plate a side and my forms still probably shit
You see so many people at the gym maxing out on everything they do