Legs is vague, be more specific Cuz if say bringing up your quads only was the issue, deff the squats especially front, were the variation to do the job
I love regular stationary lunges where you keep returning back where you were standing, started a while back with 25lb dumbells and it just killed my glutes, now it takes 50 lb dumbells to do the same. Great video! Thanks for sharing! 👍👍
Excercise index is my favourite series on TH-cam at the moment. Even with exercises I know, you always add a golden tip and just present the video so well
Whenever I have my mind set on what I'm going to do after work a video of yours pops up and then I end up doing those instead lol major growth has happened so thank you John.
Watched a few of your vids. You seem a really sincere and genuine guy. Very disciplined And a great ambassador. Wish you all the best in your career 👌👌👌
Great video! Could you do one similar explaining the variations of triceps pushdowns and which heads are being targeted with each version? Close-grip vs. wide, prone vs. supine, rope vs. handles, torso angle, etc? I've got long arms and I haven't found any decent resources outlining which portion of the muscle each variation focuses on, but my triceps have grown substantially since taking your advice to use the squishy grips and lean forward a bit.
3:12 - I really like the idea of grabbing the barbell on the smith machine with only one end to help stabilize during the single leg lunges. That is a really good idea and will incorporate these into my leg day.
I love Smith Machine lunges and walking DB lunges. I can't wait to try the first one legged variation you demonstrated as well as the walking kettle bell variation. Thank you 💯👌
My fav of the three is the second one. My wife and I also have been doing lunges with a land mine and I have found that exercise pretty awesome. I have not tried the kettle bell or safety bar lunge yet we will. Thanks for the great tips and exercise ideas as always!
I personally like the kb version and I don’t need to load up. Going slow as you show in the vid allows for a tough lunge workout. If I don’t have room to lunge I’ll do step ups.
Injury prevention is so important. I really like the do it this way not that way instructions. Many of the exersizes that involve the lower back and knees I am afraid to do because of all the mistakes I might make causing an injury. Your Index of exersizes had really helped me feel more comfortable about trying new things to keep my workouts fresh.
Hi John I love these lunge variations. I love the smith machine foot elevated lunge, it is really affective foe the glutes and those hurt like heck. I also love kettlebell lunges and in my opinion they keep me central and more in balance. Thank you for these
i hate doing lunges hahaha. i did legs today, no lunges were done lol, still was a good workout. with the kettlebells like you were doing, that is the best way, i like being able to have the squares on the floor to follow as a guide as well, helps me keep more balanced
this is a great information.. 4 months ago i did lunges around the track and that was a great workout it really engage the quads, glutes, hams, and also my calves. but i notice once i got done my legs felt incredible and then for the bonus i did 10 power jumps. if really tap into your HGH
As always great info and happily subscribed. I don't have access to a safety bar but the smith machine I'll defiantly try. It's funny because there aren't many guys at the gym doing lunges (besides me). I like the kettle bell but not many of the same weight available at my gym.
For fat burning home workouts, my favorite is walking lunges with my 30 kg weighted vest. Hits the lower body without taxing the grip, allowing for all-out supersets with something like dumbbell clean and presses.
Dumbbells do get in the way but that is all I have,..... I was doing squats and my brother told me to try lunges because I was not really feeling the burn. Well I nearly died....my legs felt wobbly after and I am sore. I think I have found gold here, thanks.
Need to try the second type and the first one I don't think my gym has that equipment , i usually do the last one and it's the one that gives me sore legs for 2 days
John was definitely old school smart training bodybuilding guy To bad we lost a good guy at an early age may he Rest In Peace.Always watch his training techniques.he definitely knew his stuff on bodybuilding .and I’m and old timer.thanks John said to say we lost you to soon.😢
i'd like to add a variation... get in a squat rack and start performing regular (one leg for a whole) set lunges but by stepping BACKWARDS, not forward.... and fry your hams
Honestly I ditched lunges all together for bulgarian split squats. Barbell squat > Split Squat > Hacksaw Press > Leg Press > Leg Curls is my typical leg workout
Thank you for the info my legs are really slim would I have to keep working on my legs to Get them more bagel or would anyone be able to recommend anything else
Thanks John, best teacher in the business! Is the smith machine straight up and down or angled? If angled, advise which way to orient body with the angle please.
AWESOME STUFF!! Love your training!! Whats your thoughts behind why the safety bar Vs normal bar on those lunges? I had switched to doing one leg at a time instead of alternate and its much better with more TUT on one leg at a time!
Lunges kill my knees. :( I have a very long femur which tends to throw my knee way over my toes. I think reverse lunges or smith lunges may be worth a try or trap bar squats.
@@mountaindog1 Agree. Does it matter if we extend our toes past knee in the lunge? I was always told toes way out, but that seems to take away from quad work then and push more to butt. Thoughts?
Rest in peace, legend.
Still always coming back to watch John give me information on training.
Me too. He's very nice and such a humble teacher - RIP 💖
undoubtedly lunges have done more for my legs than any amount or variation of skwaats i ever tried. great vid, sir!!!!
thank you!
Legs is vague, be more specific
Cuz if say bringing up your quads only was the issue, deff the squats especially front, were the variation to do the job
Rest In POWER John
There's big. There's strong. Then, there's mountain dog.
let’s see paul allen’s card
Rest in peace, John
Facts
I love regular stationary lunges where you keep returning back where you were standing, started a while back with 25lb dumbells and it just killed my glutes, now it takes 50 lb dumbells to do the same. Great video! Thanks for sharing! 👍👍
These aren't called Split Squat actually?
@@jean-philippeforgues-morai235 with split squat you should try to keep the back leg straight
I love lunch variations!
Anure99 lol
Lmao
I love this man so much. Rest in peace, John
Lunges are life bro
Excercise index is my favourite series on TH-cam at the moment. Even with exercises I know, you always add a golden tip and just present the video so well
Thank you!
I just did some walking lunges with KBs. I love what these do for glutes at the end of a hard squat workout. Thanks for the inspiration!
Whenever I have my mind set on what I'm going to do after work a video of yours pops up and then I end up doing those instead lol major growth has happened so thank you John.
Watched a few of your vids.
You seem a really sincere and genuine guy.
Very disciplined
And a great ambassador.
Wish you all the best in your career 👌👌👌
Walking lunges are my favorite
Rest In Peace just watched this yesterday ♥️
Love the kettle bell lunges!
I'll try this one tommorow I hate squatting sometimes thank u
Thank you for this gift. You will live forever. 🙏
Amazing info John Jesus you’re a blessing
I like the 1 leg at the time lunge u 1st showed . Thanks!
Favorite is rear foot elevated split squat on the smith :)
Thank you John ❤️🙏
Great video! Could you do one similar explaining the variations of triceps pushdowns and which heads are being targeted with each version? Close-grip vs. wide, prone vs. supine, rope vs. handles, torso angle, etc? I've got long arms and I haven't found any decent resources outlining which portion of the muscle each variation focuses on, but my triceps have grown substantially since taking your advice to use the squishy grips and lean forward a bit.
Just before my leg workout. Rest in paradise 🙏🏻
Awesome. Thanks John.
3:12 - I really like the idea of grabbing the barbell on the smith machine with only one end to help stabilize during the single leg lunges. That is a really good idea and will incorporate these into my leg day.
Love you John!
I love Smith Machine lunges and walking DB lunges. I can't wait to try the first one legged variation you demonstrated as well as the walking kettle bell variation. Thank you 💯👌
My fav of the three is the second one. My wife and I also have been doing lunges with a land mine and I have found that exercise pretty awesome. I have not tried the kettle bell or safety bar lunge yet we will. Thanks for the great tips and exercise ideas as always!
thank you!!!
RIP Legend 😭
It's all about rack position KB lunges for me, Mountain Dog! Great video.
I personally like the kb version and I don’t need to load up. Going slow as you show in the vid allows for a tough lunge workout. If I don’t have room to lunge I’ll do step ups.
Nice, going to try out all three tomorrow 👌💪
I always do dumbbell walking lunges so i would have to say that's my favorite version. On a leg day to thanks man keep up the great content
Do you find that it helped your hamstrings grow?
Always glad to see John's video in the results when I need help with technique
He's a great teacher!
Injury prevention is so important. I really like the do it this way not that way instructions. Many of the exersizes that involve the lower back and knees I am afraid to do because of all the mistakes I might make causing an injury. Your Index of exersizes had really helped me feel more comfortable about trying new things to keep my workouts fresh.
Nice !
Good timing legs tomorrow...
Smith lunges !
Thanx John :)
Barbell reverse lunges are the best
The smith machine lung is my favorite, very effective. thanks!
U know something jhon i c many trainer dont give all information to ppl.
But u r difrent
Rest in piece champ! Thank you!
very good my favourite coach
Awesome 👏!!! Keep them videos coming, love them all !!!
Lunges are my second favorite exercise for growing legs
Hi John I love these lunge variations. I love the smith machine foot elevated lunge, it is really affective foe the glutes and those hurt like heck. I also love kettlebell lunges and in my opinion they keep me central and more in balance. Thank you for these
Walking lunges, oh yeahhh. Hammies next?
i hate doing lunges hahaha. i did legs today, no lunges were done lol, still was a good workout. with the kettlebells like you were doing, that is the best way, i like being able to have the squares on the floor to follow as a guide as well, helps me keep more balanced
good point
this is a great information.. 4 months ago i did lunges around the track and that was a great workout it really engage the quads, glutes, hams, and also my calves. but i notice once i got done my legs felt incredible and then for the bonus i did 10 power jumps. if really tap into your HGH
I like the way this guy speaks. Probably good teacher, just dont get him mad..
Did the Smith Machine Lunges at the end of my leg workout- EXCELLENT!
Swole :) walking sucks but thank you for the tips !
As always great info and happily subscribed. I don't have access to a safety bar but the smith machine I'll defiantly try. It's funny because there aren't many guys at the gym doing lunges (besides me). I like the kettle bell but not many of the same weight available at my gym.
Lunges are the most painful exercises !!😍😍😍
I started doing the first type of lunge with barbell, which is really helpful, thank you!
wow...man...made my life....
Nice one, Subscribed. Please keep them coming.....
I love this gym you go to
That first bar is freeking cool
Great tips. Will be trying
Love the vids man. Also love to get ideas for legs other than squat. Many don't have the bar like that though. I guess just use a barbell?
make sure you watch my leg training videos on here..I have a ton.
Still learning from him
For fat burning home workouts, my favorite is walking lunges with my 30 kg weighted vest. Hits the lower body without taxing the grip, allowing for all-out supersets with something like dumbbell clean and presses.
good stuff!
good shares
Dumbbells do get in the way but that is all I have,..... I was doing squats and my brother told me to try lunges because I was not really feeling the burn. Well I nearly died....my legs felt wobbly after and I am sore. I think I have found gold here, thanks.
I like the kettlebells.. I’ll hold one above my head and switch hands on the way back.
Need to try the second type and the first one I don't think my gym has that equipment , i usually do the last one and it's the one that gives me sore legs for 2 days
Great content👍
I actually like the kettle bell lunges
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Man this helps me so much. For some reason my lunges have always felt awkward. I know I need help on my form. Thanks man
2:50 doing legs tomorrow. Nice movement. going to try that. I can feel it already. Got to stack 2 45s, it'll work.
Awesome video!
John was definitely old school smart training bodybuilding guy To bad we lost a good guy at an early age may he Rest In Peace.Always watch his training techniques.he definitely knew his stuff on bodybuilding .and I’m and old timer.thanks John said to say we lost you to soon.😢
It’s leg day!!! Thanks
Thanks John
Thank you sir
another great video brother
Kettel bell is my fav
Love it! RIP ! Love all your work.
hi mountaindog, thanks for posting
Awesome video sir..can't wait to hit legs now..🤘🤘
I normally do those kettlebell lunges and they ALWAYS make me sore! I like em. I will try these other variations as well.
Oh yes !! 👌🏽💪🏼
i'd like to add a variation... get in a squat rack and start performing regular (one leg for a whole) set lunges but by stepping BACKWARDS, not forward.... and fry your hams
Honestly I ditched lunges all together for bulgarian split squats. Barbell squat > Split Squat > Hacksaw Press > Leg Press > Leg Curls is my typical leg workout
Normally do the last one to training :D its a killer for sure!
But gonna try the second one, seems nice! :D Thx for input
We miss you, Bratha. we miss u.
I just found you big John and I'm enjoying your videos, funny thing is I feel like we are built a like lol... keep it up brother
Lunges great exercise funtional
Thumbs up! You are great! I like you and your videos a lot. 😎👌👍
One of the best. Rip
I will try the first one on my leg day , i wish i had that safety Bar at my Gym
I just asked my Gym to provide this safety Bar.
hopefully they'll get it!
Smith machine I think works best for me as I don't need to worry about balancing...
last thing you need to worry about is balance...agreed
WORK ETHIC 💪
Jay-Z is looking buff!
Thank you for the info my legs are really slim would I have to keep working on my legs to Get them more bagel or would anyone be able to recommend anything else
Yoooo this workout hurts lolha 👍🏾👍🏾
Thanks John, best teacher in the business! Is the smith machine straight up and down or angled? If angled, advise which way to orient body with the angle please.
well I actually like to angle out a tad toward the leg you are lunging on
mountaindog1 perfect! Thanks
AWESOME STUFF!! Love your training!! Whats your thoughts behind why the safety bar Vs normal bar on those lunges? I had switched to doing one leg at a time instead of alternate and its much better with more TUT on one leg at a time!
I get more glute with SSB, honestly i have no idea why...just the slight difference in mechanics makes my glutes fire harder
Awesome. I will try these with SB this week :-)
Walking lunges I love the pain
Lunges kill my knees. :( I have a very long femur which tends to throw my knee way over my toes. I think reverse lunges or smith lunges may be worth a try or trap bar squats.
first thing I do is reverse lunges in that case..
@@mountaindog1 Agree. Does it matter if we extend our toes past knee in the lunge? I was always told toes way out, but that seems to take away from quad work then and push more to butt. Thoughts?
Which one of the three variations would you say impacts the knee the least? I'm thinking the smith machine one.
Smith