11:07 is the moment I saw the shy young Mike that got awkward or insecure before the camera. Good that you haven't changed that much with all the success that you've had. Good video.
l love the way you explain things, slowing it down and explaining it so clearly. Alot of other youtubers I watch tend to talk so fast, and it gives me anxiety watching their workout videos. Thanks Mike!!
The hang warmup is a terrific way to start your session. .I'm 68, and it has done everything he talks about. Decompresses spine, straightens shoulders and improves grip.
after how long? I've been doing this the past 1-2months and my right shoulder is still lower : p and been doing it a few min per session - although only twice a week so far, will be doing it 4times a week, injured my knee so skipping leg workouts
@@aurelianspodarec2629 Bro if one of your shoulders is always lower than the other, you could have scoliosis. Go get it checked by a doctor, especially if you also get occasional back pain.
Greetings from California. Thanks Mr. Michael Thurston for filming & sharing these excellent training & lifestyles vlogs. Inspirational. Happy holidays from our channel. Congrats Champion of England.
I've got one. When using the smith machine, place some blocks or pads under each of the arms then load the plates. Then you can start your set with a heavy weight but you aren't at the weakest position. When you push up the blocks just fall away and you do your set. Only needed when it's really heavy.
Great video Mike! Cuffed Lateral Raises have been a gamechanger and 3.45 is spot on, much prefer setting up Bulgarians with a foam pad on a barbell a bit lower down, far more comfortable! 👍
Thank you for the upload, I learnt a lot from this one video you clearly have passion and knowledge and you explain it in lay mans terms, I train most days, but not many gains but am going to try it your way.. Cheers Paz
I always think it’s quite ingenious when guys on gear don’t at least acknowledge the fact why they have the physique. Of course hard work, genetics and discipline always play a part and nothing he said was incorrect. It’s just a half truth. Love mikes content thou
Yeah, he probably convinced himself that what he takes is not steroids but only creatine-like normal stuff. What we can't deny is that he takes PED, what kind of stuff we will never know.
He’s also been training for 15 years consistently mind you. If you’ve got 99th percentile genetics and you train for over a decade you will look fantastic
The word you’re looking for is “disingenuous.” What’s actually pathetic is how people come on to videos like this claiming “PEDs” when they truly have no idea. A) for how consistent and long Mike’s been training, his physique is 100% achievable. Genetics play the biggest role there, and he has great genetics. B) even if he is on something, who cares? He still had to work his ass off to get to where he’s at. People who make these comments are too lazy to put in the work so they just automatically blame PEDs because it’s easier than being disciplined for 15+ years.
Quick Summary - Mike discusses various gym hacks to boost muscle growth and improve workouts. Some of the hacks that were mentioned include warming up with a simple exercise of hanging from above, using shoulder cuffs or straps when training shoulders, using a belt with a plate or a dumbbell between the legs for lateral raises, and using a foam roller or pad under the back foot when doing split squats. Mike also provided tips for exercises for biceps, deadlifts, grip positioning when doing pull-downs and rows, abs exercises, training legs barefooted, and weak point training. Additionally, the video recommends bringing isolation exercises to the beginning of the workout session, using wrist straps for front squats, and using an app with the best workouts to achieve extreme results.
Thank you soooooo much, I'm a boomer newbie and this is sooo helpful! I'll reach my third month of training and I'll definitely use some of these techniques!!!!!!❤❤❤❤
While stretching is generally great and especially dead hangs have a lot of benefits, they are not at all recommended before a strength workout. Stretching before a strength workout can slightly fatigue your muscles and tendons and lead to worse workout performance and even to injuries.
These were great. Definitely going to buy the wrist cuffs for doing the shoulder exercises, I always feel like my form is a little awkward and this could help also the ab sling will work great in my gym the 2 minute hang before and after the workout, I need to stretch out and the split squat trick with the barbell and pad. I always feel off when using the bench, something a little lower makes sense thanks
The wrist cuffs are definitely something I’d look to get as well. Did have a search on Amazon, but I could only find Ankle Cuffs. Does anyone know the Brand that Mike is using? Thanks
Yeah I do some of these already but thanks for the tips Mike!! P.S Why not try wear a pair of Jordan12 when you squat? They flat n offer enough ankle support n cushioning ✅
Mike that front squat hack is excellent. I am definitely going to try that hack on my next leg day. Can you advise which brand of wrist cuffs you use. TYVM! PS - I've been following you for about five years now. Continued success!
any tips for shorter stature adults (under 5 ft) please. theres some equipment im not able to use as im a foot smaller every one else there are some i try my best with the lowest adjustments. I get a pump in the end with what can use of a 30 min workout. love your videos.
Question: Are those Harbinger Cuffs you have for ankles or wrists?? I looked on Amazon and Harbinger and all I see are ankle cuffs. There are several other manufacturers, but I've used Harbinger gloves for years and I really like their stuff.
Hey gents: i'm 18 years old and weigh abt 120 lbs... i really want to get a bigger chest. Do you have any tips in terms of foods & specific exercises. PS i'm abt 5'10 in height
Mike coming in clutch with the KNOWLEDGE! need this to be a series.
Clutch.... To hold something/ connect the power from engine to gearbox 😂😂😂😂
This stuff has been around for 50+years man, nothing new.
@@fit4ya1975many things have. That doesn’t mean everyone knows it.
11:07 is the moment I saw the shy young Mike that got awkward or insecure before the camera. Good that you haven't changed that much with all the success that you've had. Good video.
the hanging warmup is actually genius. will def incorporate that into all my lifts from now on. exellent video Daddy Mike
l love the way you explain things, slowing it down and explaining it so clearly. Alot of other youtubers I watch tend to talk so fast, and it gives me anxiety watching their workout videos. Thanks Mike!!
YUM YUM
Pure tips! Thank you!!
The presentation is simple and clever - a fantastic instructor.
The cuffs work great for lateral raise on cable, love them
that strap tip for front squats was especially just so helpful, ty so much!
This needs to be a series, ridiculously helpful content.
I've been training for 20+ years and some of these tips are even new to me. NICE ONE!
Hi Mike thank you for those tips
They'll come in handy 😊
Taking test like Mike will get you the fastest gains - saved you having to watch 👌🏻
Thanks Mike , this video was very useful 😊
Great video mike really good work love the tips i knew a few of these already but some i didn't know great job.
Love all your content but this is still my favorite style!
The hang warmup is a terrific way to start your session. .I'm 68, and it has done everything he talks about. Decompresses spine, straightens shoulders and improves grip.
after how long? I've been doing this the past 1-2months and my right shoulder is still lower : p and been doing it a few min per session - although only twice a week so far, will be doing it 4times a week, injured my knee so skipping leg workouts
@@aurelianspodarec2629 Bro if one of your shoulders is always lower than the other, you could have scoliosis. Go get it checked by a doctor, especially if you also get occasional back pain.
@@aurelianspodarec2629 my first warmup is the hanging, i do it for 1 min, puts me in the mood to continue forward. I'm 66.
The elbow hangers look like a game changer for working out the core. Thanks !!!
one additional trick for front squats is a PNF stretch of the lats to enable yourself to raise your elbows higher. Good tips Mike :)
Greetings from California. Thanks Mr. Michael Thurston for filming & sharing these excellent training & lifestyles vlogs. Inspirational. Happy holidays from our channel. Congrats Champion of England.
This was very helpful. Thank you, Mike!
Been following mike since 2017, miss these kind of og workout videos
Great content!! A load of really useful nuggets here! 💪
I've got one. When using the smith machine, place some blocks or pads under each of the arms then load the plates. Then you can start your set with a heavy weight but you aren't at the weakest position. When you push up the blocks just fall away and you do your set. Only needed when it's really heavy.
This vid reminded me of the early days of this channel before all the ultra lifestyle flexy stuff
Thanks for the tips Mike, have you got a preference on the ab straps you use? What brand are they in the video?
Excellent tips & tricks. Thanks Mike
Do you have any tips regarding piles/hemeroids due to heavy lifting?
Use Preparation H
Hello from the Dominican Republic brother 🙋🏻♂️🇩🇴.
Great video Mike! Cuffed Lateral Raises have been a gamechanger and 3.45 is spot on, much prefer setting up Bulgarians with a foam pad on a barbell a bit lower down, far more comfortable! 👍
Thanks for sharing your knowledge
Good video, I have already been using cuffs for quite a while with good results. As well.as delts I use them for pecs, lats, bis and Tris too.
Very good bro, thanks for sharing.
You have my dream body mike.
Thank you for posting these videos.
It’s really inspirational for me.
Love the tips and tricks! Really helpful, thanks Mike :)
As much as I enjoy the travel vlogs and activity vlogs, I miss Mike centric videos like this. Do more
This was a helpful vid, especially adding a light dumbbell to the cable lateral raise! Thanks Mike!
What's up big Mike always enjoying the amazing content keep up the great work let's Gooo!!💯💪
Amazing advice Mike!
These are great insights thanks, G
Thank you for the upload, I learnt a lot from this one video you clearly have passion and knowledge and you explain it in lay mans terms, I train most days, but not many gains but am going to try it your way.. Cheers Paz
Hey MT ,, what style of nikes are those ........ gotta grab a pair
Thanks for the very useful tips. Awesome!!!
Those thumbs up at the end were super wholesome
Thank you for the tips, Sir!
Good ideas, thanks for sharing.
I always think it’s quite ingenious when guys on gear don’t at least acknowledge the fact why they have the physique. Of course hard work, genetics and discipline always play a part and nothing he said was incorrect. It’s just a half truth. Love mikes content thou
Yeah, he probably convinced himself that what he takes is not steroids but only creatine-like normal stuff. What we can't deny is that he takes PED, what kind of stuff we will never know.
He’s also been training for 15 years consistently mind you. If you’ve got 99th percentile genetics and you train for over a decade you will look fantastic
Why do you care Loser just worry about you & put the work in but I bet you wont cause its easier to be a critic losers 😂😂😂
Did you see his childhood photos? He was in good shape when he was like 13….
Just amazing genetics
The word you’re looking for is “disingenuous.” What’s actually pathetic is how people come on to videos like this claiming “PEDs” when they truly have no idea. A) for how consistent and long Mike’s been training, his physique is 100% achievable. Genetics play the biggest role there, and he has great genetics. B) even if he is on something, who cares? He still had to work his ass off to get to where he’s at. People who make these comments are too lazy to put in the work so they just automatically blame PEDs because it’s easier than being disciplined for 15+ years.
Thanks my man this video helps a lot!
Great content
Learned a couple tricks
Know most of them but still learned something. For new people this is an excelent video!
yea well I knew all of them
Very useful ideas you gave thanks 🙏🏻
Thank you for your videos sir!
Perfect man, and also with your send of humor 😂
that front squat strap is genius!!!!
Quick Summary - Mike discusses various gym hacks to boost muscle growth and improve workouts. Some of the hacks that were mentioned include warming up with a simple exercise of hanging from above, using shoulder cuffs or straps when training shoulders, using a belt with a plate or a dumbbell between the legs for lateral raises, and using a foam roller or pad under the back foot when doing split squats. Mike also provided tips for exercises for biceps, deadlifts, grip positioning when doing pull-downs and rows, abs exercises, training legs barefooted, and weak point training. Additionally, the video recommends bringing isolation exercises to the beginning of the workout session, using wrist straps for front squats, and using an app with the best workouts to achieve extreme results.
Cool tips Mike 💪🏻
Gonna hit shoulders and traps today. What are you training?
Thank you soooooo much, I'm a boomer newbie and this is sooo helpful! I'll reach my third month of training and I'll definitely use some of these techniques!!!!!!❤❤❤❤
What about diet and supps?
Love the content! Valuable information right there. Question, where did you get those training pants?
Great tips, learnt something new
While stretching is generally great and especially dead hangs have a lot of benefits, they are not at all recommended before a strength workout. Stretching before a strength workout can slightly fatigue your muscles and tendons and lead to worse workout performance and even to injuries.
Great video
Good tips. 👍
Genius, thanks for the tips
Absolute masterclass on gym tips
Thank you Mike Thurston
Always coming with the facts
Mike really emphasises on injury prevention 👍
Brilliant. Thank you
Looking amazing 👏🏻
I’m convinced this guy made this video just to show us how big his muscles are. Good god!
thanks
This was really helpful. I dont use weights much, but I know a ton of my gym peeps will benefit from this. Thank you Mike.
Great gym tips. Just bought the side lateral wrist attachment from Amazon.
Hi mate, do you know what the name of those were (Brand/Keywords etc). Thanks
@@sammyjainHarbinger Padded 3-Inch Ankle Cuff with Double Ring Attachment
Great hacks, thanks alot Mike God bless
These straps I’m a need to buy for lateral raises 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Mike, what are your thoughts on creatine? Also, I’m a tall ectomorph. How the hell can I grow my calves? Thanks
Train them everyday
@@cremdeniro237 what exercises
@@AD-jc9sjdrink full fat milk.
Everyday.
For 3 months.
Good luck
@@AD-jc9sjcalf raises
Great video.
A lot of helpful tips in this video.
You think like an engineer. It's so refreshing to see this in the gym.
These were great. Definitely going to buy the wrist cuffs for doing the shoulder exercises, I always feel like my form is a little awkward and this could help
also the ab sling will work great in my gym
the 2 minute hang before and after the workout, I need to stretch out
and the split squat trick with the barbell and pad. I always feel off when using the bench, something a little lower makes sense
thanks
The wrist cuffs are definitely something I’d look to get as well. Did have a search on Amazon, but I could only find Ankle Cuffs. Does anyone know the Brand that Mike is using? Thanks
Same, appreciate any suggestions. Or can ankle cuffs be used as they have similar design?
WHAT ABOUT THE HACK WHEN YOU INJECT TREN BEFORE THE WORKOUT?
Tell us about it then?
Cope
Original goat advice 💪🏻
Yeah I do some of these already but thanks for the tips Mike!!
P.S Why not try wear a pair of Jordan12 when you squat? They flat n offer enough ankle support n cushioning ✅
Mike, how to get rid of po pup vains on calves?
Would love to see you collab with Joel Kellet!
Mike that front squat hack is excellent. I am definitely going to try that hack on my next leg day. Can you advise which brand of wrist cuffs you use. TYVM!
PS - I've been following you for about five years now. Continued success!
Uncle Mike a legend 💪🏼
The hex bar helps me do the deadlift as I’m tall.
This guy the McGuyver of gym workouts!
Do you have a link for those cuffs? I've purchased 2 different sets. They both suck. The inside of yours look like wool or something. Link, please.
Mike what’s the make/model of those nike trainers?
any tips for shorter stature adults (under 5 ft) please. theres some equipment im not able to use as im a foot smaller every one else there are some i try my best with the lowest adjustments. I get a pump in the end with what can use of a 30 min workout. love your videos.
Very usefull vidor, Thnx
Question: Are those Harbinger Cuffs you have for ankles or wrists?? I looked on Amazon and Harbinger and all I see are ankle cuffs. There are several other manufacturers, but I've used Harbinger gloves for years and I really like their stuff.
is the first one acctually good enough to go heavy after?
Should provide insight into your cycles. Dosages, type etc.
Thanks Mike
Top video Mike.
Hey gents: i'm 18 years old and weigh abt 120 lbs... i really want to get a bigger chest. Do you have any tips in terms of foods & specific exercises. PS i'm abt 5'10 in height
The supinated t bar row!!!!
Some great ideas