Thanks for great video as usual John. I have been doing your workouts and really enjoying the new routines and results! Something I think would really benefit your videos, and your followers, is to have a summary at the end; exercises, sets, reps, rest time between sets, etc. and I think it would be best to have it in written form on a blackboard or white board with a nice easy to read font. Please let me know what you think and look forward to learning more in future vids!
you’re absolutely right because most people fail to realize that unless you really beat the crap out of your legs, it’s hard to make them grow past your initial plateau. Because we walk all the damn time our legs are usually getting a workout every day. Unless you sit on your ass, it is office chair, then your legs are so weak that by the time you finish your warm upset that John, did you already ready to hit the showers.
All this short on time workout is such a blessing when I am having my final exams. Instead of skipping gym I can have a quick 30mins session and I can get back to studying
Man! where's the list guy in the comments! HAMS | #0:30 Warm up : leg curl 8x8x4x4x4 - ramp up the weight. #2:21 Working cluster set : leg curl 8 - 10, 6 - 8, 4 - 6. Rest 20 sec in between. QUADS | #4:28 leg press warm up : 8x8x4x4x4 ramp up the weight. #5:51 Working cluster set : 7-10 x 3 sets, rest 20 sec. Full ROM | #8:00 Hack sqts. 10 - 12 x 3 sets, ramp up the weight. Lunges : 4, 4, 3, 3. Hypers : 10 - 15. Use same weights. Short on time yo. Happy leg day.
Great video. I like the thyme spent on the leg curl, one of my favourite pieces of machines for legs.... sit there, and just move the pin about doing drop sets, partials, run the stack.... I'm quite lazy hahahaha
Hi John, very much the guy always for the very valuable information. Since I have no problem with time, I decided to increase the volume of this leg day: 2 times Seated leg curl, leg press did the same and 4 times Hack squat / Lunge / Hyper. Great feeling, thanks John.
John, your videos are phenomenal. I have started using a lot of your techniques and noticing some major differences. I like to write my work outs down and don't always have time to watch a full video, is there anyway you can write out the workout for these videos in the video info section?
Wow almost 200.000 subscribers, I subscribed to the channel when it had like 9.000 (which is still a lot of people). Keep it John, always good content!
I was short on time this morning so I watched this video and skipped the gym. Is unclamping your legs from the seated leg curl machine after a grueling set one of the best feelings in the world or what?!? 👍👍
That was killer John! 👍 A quick question, how can someone emphasize the upper hamstrings-if this is even possible- the area many call the glute-ham tie in? Lagging like crazy. Have an awesome weekend! ✌️
mountaindog1 Thanks a ton John. Already doing Romanians, maybe i should add something or up the frequency to wake them up into growth again.. All the best! ✌️
Do you have a video for targeting the VMO? There’s plenty in TH-cam but I’d prefer to watch/listen to someone that really knows what he’s talking about...you!
Hi John! Could you try different belt squat machines and give us your opinion of the consept itself, and wich machine is best? Rogue Rhino, Wenning strength, bell of steel etc...
I don't often see that ELEVATED FRONT FOOT split squat, but I like the idea because I don't have the best sense of balance in the world (If I ever find myself on a tightrope, I'm going to try to speed-write a will on the way down) and I think elevating the front foot leads to easier balancing than even both feet on the floor (much less rear foot elevated). As to the hack squat, I saw a trainer in the gym the other day doing that backwards -- facing toward the machine instead of away, and sort of leaning into it. I asked her what the purpose was and she said it was another way to hit the glutes. Ever try anything like that?
is it just me? but I notice the seated leg curl is much easier than the lying leg curl machine. Maybe it is due to your body angle. Also the lying leg curl machine sometimes gives my lower back issues. I lower the weight but it still suck. The seated version gives my lower back zero issues at any weight.
Hello John I have a question. I watched a video you helped Stephanie Buttermore do the Bulgarian Squats. You had her hold a barbell and squat a different way than I usually do it. My gym does not have that piece of equipment to rest my leg on while I do that squat and hold on to the bar. Can I use a bench instead? Also, how much weight were you handing her everytime? I want to try this workout at the gym it looks awesome and intense. thanks
you can definitely use a bench. Make sure it is not to high or it will overstretch back leg - I think 20-30 lbs dumbells you'll find to be very tough :)
@@mountaindog1 thank you for replying :) I'm definitely going to give this a try. I have another question. On the hip thrust. I see she used a platform underneath her feet. Would you recommend this for me? Like I said I'm 5'1 and sometimes these can be difficult as my legs are shorter lol. You are an awesome trainer btw.
Did these sets today leg curls and lag exs. I Love those 2 machines. I'm Addicted to them I have to use them Every time I go to the gum. 4 _5 days week. Seeing Great results. M. D. R Make Dreams Reality 💪 ♥ Thank you. Funny I was going to call myself Mtn Meshe. Then I just went with my initials. Michele Dente -Riley. That's how I came up with. M.D.R. 💪 ♥.
caspar I'm sure you're wanting a response from him, but he's said that it feels better on his knees when his hamstrings are already full of blood when he does his bigger exercises
caspar it didn't really take away from anything I did after it, I thought about that too but I guess because your hamstrings aren't activated much in a squat them being pre-fatigued doesn't cause you to knock your weight down.
At first glance it looks like a Back Extension, which is done for the lower back, but actually John is performing a Hyper Extension there, which he's doing for the hamstrings and glutes. The form is different for each exercise, even though some people use the latter as a generic name for both, so research them thoroughly before you attempt, just to make sure that you're emphasising the body part you want to work.
I used to love those seated leg curls but at my gym somehow people have bent the damn pad so if you do both legs at once it feels way different on one side from the other. I miss the old fashioned lying leg curl machines they were solid as hell.
Why does everyone say to do their reps slower, at about a 1/3 cadence minimum, but then they all do them with such momentum and fast? (not just in a time saving routine)? Is this just for steroid trainees? Been training 45 years and everyone says one thing but does another...
it's coverage from seminar Ive done all over the world, hundreds of workouts, how I have dieted like 100 clients, etc..I like to think that is worth $30.
@@poulsensteffen that's true, but simply chasing the pump with no plan, no structure, no focus on progression is not going to work well for the vast majority of people.
mountaindog1 1.) you do realize that was a blanket statement about pump chasing, not about your entire video 2.) I can get a full leg workout in, with less time, and have it be more effective with just squats and stiff leg deadlifts, using progressive overload (assuming I do more weight than previously) 3.) all of your movements were pump focused, which has been shown to be less effective for stimulating Hypertrophy in naturals. Which 75%-90% of your audience is natural
John I have to ask, what makes you so dang vascular? Seriously what? Besides Genetics. Am I missing something here? I am surprised you haven't made a video about this topic? Be safe brother.
Dammit! I am lean! :( I want to be like you guys You, Frank, Carlito xxxl Branch. Dam well can I say this please? When did you start getting this freak status of vascularity. Like when you were a young and never lifted. Or, did it happen what a certain body fat estimate (since it is impossible to actually know on the dot).
Way to go, turn your back at the smith machine ;) Why no barbell squats, btw? I see you did hack squats, and one might argue those have similar effect. But then we got this dude called Tom Platz who says barbell squats AND hack squats is all you ever really need, for great legs. He also said the Leg Press is useless, dunno why really. T'would be great if you could elaborate on why you do certain exercises, more then that (certain) machines gives you that strong mind muscle connection.
That's not short on time,if you really are short on time just superset leg press and calf raise at the leg press on a pyramid set (1 plate no rest 2 plater 3,4,5,4,3,2,1) then 5 superset leg extension leg curl in n out in 30 min
For the rest of the short on time workouts check out my playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLNAUreWTt_SjNMNn8MTmmbsNX5mCRCYjU.html
mountaindog1 Just chest remaining now. Thx a ton John.
Thanks for great video as usual John. I have been doing your workouts and really enjoying the new routines and results! Something I think would really benefit your videos, and your followers, is to have a summary at the end; exercises, sets, reps, rest time between sets, etc. and I think it would be best to have it in written form on a blackboard or white board with a nice easy to read font. Please let me know what you think and look forward to learning more in future vids!
Thank you John!!
mountaindog1 does the leg press include 1 cluster set? Or 3 cluster sets?
John’s warmup= most people’s actual sets.
Haaaaaaa so true!
you’re absolutely right because most people fail to realize that unless you really beat the crap out of your legs, it’s hard to make them grow past your initial plateau. Because we walk all the damn time our legs are usually getting a workout every day. Unless you sit on your ass, it is office chair, then your legs are so weak that by the time you finish your warm upset that John, did you already ready to hit the showers.
I was just thinking the same thing
All this short on time workout is such a blessing when I am having my final exams. Instead of skipping gym I can have a quick 30mins session and I can get back to studying
Bruh i feel you👌
Exactly bro
Doing this quick workout right now for that same reason
@@Dan-ob3uy I don't even have exams but this is the only way for me to workout rn. Very busy schedule for me :(
Man! where's the list guy in the comments!
HAMS | #0:30 Warm up : leg curl 8x8x4x4x4 - ramp up the weight.
#2:21 Working cluster set : leg curl 8 - 10, 6 - 8, 4 - 6. Rest 20 sec in between.
QUADS | #4:28 leg press warm up : 8x8x4x4x4 ramp up the weight.
#5:51 Working cluster set : 7-10 x 3 sets, rest 20 sec.
Full ROM | #8:00 Hack sqts. 10 - 12 x 3 sets, ramp up the weight.
Lunges : 4, 4, 3, 3. Hypers : 10 - 15. Use same weights.
Short on time yo.
Happy leg day.
Our lord & savior this guy
Shocked by the picture of your pumped hams man... wtf it's unreal how massive they are
sick!!!
I still go back to this workout. Best short on time out there. Miss you, John.
When the best legs of all time is the conversation, Johns name has to be mentioned.
Thank you John, very motivating.
as usual, always dropping a nugget of knowledge when i need it. Thanks, John
Thanks John!
Good stuff! We're now waiting for the Short-on-time Chest workout vid. 💪🏼
I think we did one?
I ALWAYS go back to your routines.... Godspeed
Thank you sir ...... and I watched your previous video for leg extension its was amazing...much love and respect for you John 💪💪💐
I love your informative videos John, thank you this is an awesome leg training session.
Did this one this morning. In and out in a hour. Great pump and sore as hell already. 🔥🔥🔥
Great video. I like the thyme spent on the leg curl, one of my favourite pieces of machines for legs.... sit there, and just move the pin about doing drop sets, partials, run the stack.... I'm quite lazy hahahaha
Brads facial expressions on leg press are hilarious.
Just tried this workout awesome pump and very challenging workout loved it thanks jon
You are the best John!!
Your channel is awesome! I often feel I get the best workouts when Im short on time.
Love the seated leg curl!
I did this workout 3 weeks ago, took a full 10 days to recover crazy!
Tomorrow’s leg day for me and I look forward to giving it go at this routine. Great info as always man, appreciate it 💪🏽
Executed this and now my 🦵are jelly... post meal time!
Hi John, very much the guy always for the very valuable information. Since I have no problem with time, I decided to increase the volume of this leg day: 2 times Seated leg curl, leg press did the same and 4 times Hack squat / Lunge / Hyper. Great feeling, thanks John.
Tested this! Really Effective Workout In A Short Amount Of Time
good motivation
Quick workout is better than no workout 💪🏻
Same workout, drop the weight by 5-10% and decrease the rest periods. Great way to get a good workout in in short time.
John, your videos are phenomenal. I have started using a lot of your techniques and noticing some major differences. I like to write my work outs down and don't always have time to watch a full video, is there anyway you can write out the workout for these videos in the video info section?
Doing this tomorrow
This is great
Thems some freaked awesome hamstrings you had shown MD!Unreal.👍💪🇺🇸brutal crunch time
so many people right off a day because they cant get their typical 3 hour snoozefest workout in, thanks for showing us how its done
Wow almost 200.000 subscribers, I subscribed to the channel when it had like 9.000 (which is still a lot of people). Keep it John, always good content!
thank you so much!!!
Miss you big man
Did this workout tonight, and now my legs are broken, meaning they don’t work anymore. Give it 4 out of 5 stars 😂👍
Jan Niemi ... 😂😂😂 broke?
I get more of a contraction in the seated leg curl vs the lying leg curl
My legs are toast from my morning workout. Im watching this and just laughing at how pathetic my routine is, compared to his. Respect.
The masculine urge to die after this workout 😮💨 LEGEND you’ll live forever!!
I get why u picked the name granite. That's what it looks like your muscles are made of. Thank you for the motivation I get from your videos
People make excuses John finds solutions
:)
On the way to 200k 👍🏼
almost there?
seth feroce collab
Nice shirt too
I was short on time this morning so I watched this video and skipped the gym.
Is unclamping your legs from the seated leg curl machine after a grueling set one of the best feelings in the world or what?!?
👍👍
Video came out just after i got home from my leg-workout
what do you think about the future of 212 bodybuilding competition. what is your opinion on the different classes.
I'm so short on time, I had to put this on 1.75X speed . . . Gotta go !
That was killer John! 👍
A quick question, how can someone emphasize the upper hamstrings-if this is even possible- the area many call the glute-ham tie in?
Lagging like crazy.
Have an awesome weekend! ✌️
Romanian deads, hypers. etc...hip hinge movements
mountaindog1 Thanks a ton John. Already doing Romanians, maybe i should add something or up the frequency to wake them up into growth again..
All the best! ✌️
One papercut and this boi gone
The music and editing are on point
Short on time calf pump next? Nice video btw
I can only imagine how brutal that would be.
😂😂
next week!
@@mountaindog1 nice
Lol his eyes at 6:55 says it all.
Do you have a video for targeting the VMO? There’s plenty in TH-cam but I’d prefer to watch/listen to someone that really knows what he’s talking about...you!
He said 🤨... 😲 in that leg press.
My kingdom for that Icarian hack squat
Hi John! Could you try different belt squat machines and give us your opinion of the consept itself, and wich machine is best? Rogue Rhino, Wenning strength, bell of steel etc...
that could definitely be interesting
3 rounds on the last exercise or for the all circuitn
John dropping the knowledge on us normies!
I don't often see that ELEVATED FRONT FOOT split squat, but I like the idea because I don't have the best sense of balance in the world (If I ever find myself on a tightrope, I'm going to try to speed-write a will on the way down) and I think elevating the front foot leads to easier balancing than even both feet on the floor (much less rear foot elevated). As to the hack squat, I saw a trainer in the gym the other day doing that backwards -- facing toward the machine instead of away, and sort of leaning into it. I asked her what the purpose was and she said it was another way to hit the glutes. Ever try anything like that?
I did those last week just added them in my leg routine
is it just me? but I notice the seated leg curl is much easier than the lying leg curl machine. Maybe it is due to your body angle. Also the lying leg curl machine sometimes gives my lower back issues. I lower the weight but it still suck. The seated version gives my lower back zero issues at any weight.
Could’ve of done with this an hour ago 😂
John is the buff and cool version of Lindsey Graham
BWAAAHAAAA!!!! 🤣🤣 lmmfao!!! I still like Lindsey Graham he's one of few that's got any balls to do and say the right thing
@mountaindog1 honestly thought that was Seth feroce with you at first glance 😅
Incomplete workout
Goblet squat 10-15reps
Bulgarian split squat __reps
Dumbbell squat 8-10 reps
Dumbbell deadlift __reps
Lunges __reps
3-4sets with heavy weights
~8 sets with light weights
Definitely leg day music !
Work up to a 25 rep set at 315 lbs, ur legs are gonna be big lol
Rest In Peace king
The dude opening is mouth like that on the leg press was pissing me off 😂😂
He was screaming in silence 😂
i gotta take legs more serious, my upper body is growing quickly
Hello John I have a question. I watched a video you helped Stephanie Buttermore do the Bulgarian Squats. You had her hold a barbell and squat a different way than I usually do it. My gym does not have that piece of equipment to rest my leg on while I do that squat and hold on to the bar. Can I use a bench instead? Also, how much weight were you handing her everytime? I want to try this workout at the gym it looks awesome and intense. thanks
you can definitely use a bench. Make sure it is not to high or it will overstretch back leg - I think 20-30 lbs dumbells you'll find to be very tough :)
@@mountaindog1 thank you for replying :) I'm definitely going to give this a try. I have another question. On the hip thrust. I see she used a platform underneath her feet. Would you recommend this for me? Like I said I'm 5'1 and sometimes these can be difficult as my legs are shorter lol. You are an awesome trainer btw.
Great workout! But what’s with the jaw exercise at legpress of ur partner. So funny!
I was thinking the same! 😂😂
Rip brother
Now you're gonna want t- *sick guitar riff interrupts you
Rip mountain dog 😥
On the leg press I would like to see the leg and foot position rather than the weights. But great vid
Did these sets today leg curls and lag exs. I Love those 2 machines. I'm Addicted to them I have to use them Every time I go to the gum. 4 _5 days week. Seeing Great results. M. D. R Make Dreams Reality 💪 ♥ Thank you. Funny I was going to call myself Mtn Meshe. Then I just went with my initials. Michele Dente -Riley. That's how I came up with. M.D.R. 💪 ♥.
Im hitting legs again today fuck it
Fuck yeah half their size and 12 of their 14 (leg press). Next week I match it
john why do you always do hamstring curls first? I've always left them until last but I might have to try moving them
caspar I'm sure you're wanting a response from him, but he's said that it feels better on his knees when his hamstrings are already full of blood when he does his bigger exercises
@@MT-se5xf that makes sense thanks, wonder how much it'll take from my squats, but I do more quad dominant variations anyway
caspar it didn't really take away from anything I did after it, I thought about that too but I guess because your hamstrings aren't activated much in a squat them being pre-fatigued doesn't cause you to knock your weight down.
@@MT-se5xf sweet I'll give it a shot
@@caspar_gomez he famously does 100 leg curls before hitting squats.
what muscle does the last workout target
At first glance it looks like a Back Extension, which is done for the lower back, but actually John is performing a Hyper Extension there, which he's doing for the hamstrings and glutes. The form is different for each exercise, even though some people use the latter as a generic name for both, so research them thoroughly before you attempt, just to make sure that you're emphasising the body part you want to work.
RIP 😢
Good luck to anyone wanting to try this and the gym is packed not going to make it to 30mins
ok then just do 10x10 on squats with 1 minute break..cool?
Seems more brutal than DY’s Blood & guts. Watch your caffeine intake before this workout as you’ll need a garbage 🗑 😆
I used to love those seated leg curls but at my gym somehow people have bent the damn pad so if you do both legs at once it feels way different on one side from the other. I miss the old fashioned lying leg curl machines they were solid as hell.
Same!
yea I see that ALOT actually
Higher body john meadows here
Oh no he said hi everybody this time nooooo
I thought i was supposed to??
@@mountaindog1 until today I always heardt higher body must be because of the speed
Why does everyone say to do their reps slower, at about a 1/3 cadence minimum, but then they all do them with such momentum and fast? (not just in a time saving routine)? Is this just for steroid trainees? Been training 45 years and everyone says one thing but does another...
Thats that cocaine jaw
what’s the name of your app
Just type mountain dog and it'll be like the first one
It's not free though. But honestly. It's probably worth it.
it's coverage from seminar Ive done all over the world, hundreds of workouts, how I have dieted like 100 clients, etc..I like to think that is worth $30.
mountaindog1 sounds good man!
rip
Pump chasing = no gains
Matthew Meyer you can have both gains and pumps.
@@poulsensteffen that's true, but simply chasing the pump with no plan, no structure, no focus on progression is not going to work well for the vast majority of people.
-_- You still exist.
you do realize this was a short on time workout right?
mountaindog1 1.) you do realize that was a blanket statement about pump chasing, not about your entire video
2.) I can get a full leg workout in, with less time, and have it be more effective with just squats and stiff leg deadlifts, using progressive overload (assuming I do more weight than previously)
3.) all of your movements were pump focused, which has been shown to be less effective for stimulating Hypertrophy in naturals. Which 75%-90% of your audience is natural
I disliked the video so I can like it again
LOL
Miss you MDog
John I have to ask, what makes you so dang vascular? Seriously what? Besides Genetics. Am I missing something here? I am surprised you haven't made a video about this topic? Be safe brother.
genetics and being lean
Dammit! I am lean! :( I want to be like you guys You, Frank, Carlito xxxl Branch.
Dam well can I say this please?
When did you start getting this freak status of vascularity. Like when you were a young and never lifted. Or, did it happen what a certain body fat estimate (since it is impossible to actually know on the dot).
Get on that TRT, Marcus
Way to go, turn your back at the smith machine ;)
Why no barbell squats, btw? I see you did hack squats, and one might argue those have similar effect. But then we got this dude called Tom Platz who says barbell squats AND hack squats is all you ever really need, for great legs.
He also said the Leg Press is useless, dunno why really.
T'would be great if you could elaborate on why you do certain exercises, more then that (certain) machines gives you that strong mind muscle connection.
lower back keeps me from doing heavy barbell sqauts
That's not short on time,if you really are short on time just superset leg press and calf raise at the leg press on a pyramid set (1 plate no rest 2 plater 3,4,5,4,3,2,1) then 5 superset leg extension leg curl in n out in 30 min
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Can you make more workouts targeted for natural individuals? I love all of your content ! Give the natties more love bruv
ps4 fanboy why would they be any different though? Natural or not, high intensity is needed for both
Must be new or a hater.
Wtf is that beard 😂
Are people's attention span so poor that they need loud music in between each set of 4 reps? Lol...what a time we live in