In January, I fell ill with a fever that rendered me immobile for a grueling two weeks. During this period, I experienced a loss of over 10 pounds due to both inactivity and a diminished appetite. Eager to regain my strength, I pushed myself back into activity, only to strain my back in the process. Although I've managed to regain some weight since then, I find myself operating at only 70-80% of my original strength. Fearful of exacerbating my lower back injury, I've been cautious, avoiding heavy rows and deadlifts until I'm confident in my recovery. Even brief sessions on a rowing machine provoke discomfort. I'm incredibly grateful for stumbling upon this video, as I look forward to incorporating the Roman Chair into my back routine until I get back into heavy deadlifts.
Your going to have to give deadlifts up bent over rows anything that doesn't have a support for your chest so that your back isn't vulnerable. He's about longevity. You need to evolve an tailor a new workout according to what your body can handle. Otherwise you'll just get hurt every other week.
Say what you want about Mike, but he's been making pure lifting content far longer than pretty much anyone else, and it's remained genuinely informative and entertaining, too.
Mike is all about the eccentric when doing incline bench. Yet, when he does pull ups and other exercises I've noticed he ignores the eccentric part of the lift. Slow down on the pull ups. You might not get as many reps, but it's better for hypertrophy.
Love your vids Mr. O'Hearn . I started my 250lb Weight Loss Journey Last November at 546lbs 239lbs Lean mass (was sitting for 23hrs day basically last 20 years mostly) and now am 477 238lbs Lean mass and over 60% stronger in my back/Bis and legs just doing Bent Over Heavy Rows/Heavy barbell curls and Squats, BW and 160lb Zerchers (my bar only goes to 160). Shoulders is mostly just 6-8 sets OHP (I clean it up cuz no rack) with some raises and Chest is knee pushups or light high Rep presses with my lil bar and tricep stuff. Ive learned some great info from you and applying it to my own Journey. Thank you for the No nonsense BS vids
*Biggest mistake on the Roman Chairs is people go beyond parallel with their back.* I got really good at these and when you have a 45lb plate held to your chest, reach parallel and that mind and muscle connection to flex your ass at the peak? lol It's an insanely potent exercise for the glutes. Surely one of the most isolating for glues and hams when you nail the mind-muscle connection on this one. *Surely one of the best ways to teach the mind-muscle connection to people who doubt it's need and depth.* Also nails the psoas and quadratus lumborum incredibly well.
The people who hate Mike are losers. They can’t keep a regular gym routine or have any discipline to regulate their diet and sleep. They tried to get jacked but quit at the first roadblock. They see other succeeding in the gym and it garners resentment. They tried and it was too hard. If they can’t do it, then those that are doing it are on steroids and are frauds. People want to casually lift and still party and drink. They never make progress and it tears them up. Mike is a legend and he’s been at the top of the fitness game for 40 years. If you don’t think that this man can teach you something, then you are just plain stupid.
This whole natty or not crap has got to stop. Mike turned 55 in January. If he had serious health issues etc he would of passed 15 years ago. This guy knows what he's doing. He's gonna be around for many decades
@@glennhankins6927 lol . Yeah those are the workout pants from the 80’s but I hear you . I was also going to write be careful O Pscycho you might be using the wrong pronouns with the guy in the pink shorts .
Mike when are you going back that beautiful bleach blonde hair like when you were younger and cut the sides and get rid of curtains of the side of your head 💖
Yeah, let’s not listen to the man who’s been at the top of the fitness game for 40 years. We should definitely listen to the bitter TH-cam commenter with 1 follower. You make a claim with no evidence and nothing to show. You are sad little boy and will never advance until you shut up and listen.
Who’s going to be around when Mikes doing this in he’s 60s, 70s, 80s……? That’s what it’s all about. That’s the mind set.
Well he’s already rocking the granny pants
Well , I'm 64 5'10 173 and still pumping iron.
@@Limit5482you have to assume with legs that huge comfort is hard to find in pants
Pants suck I’m 6 ft 264.
I'd be training at 100
Mike is a craftsman who has maintained this physique for several decades now - he knows his stuff.
Mike is the true bodybuilder I would take lessons from him any day of the week forever. He is an inspiration to a lot of people don’t ever stop Mike.
mike has a smart way of teaching the correct form.
For me, O'hearns longevity and hard work are incredible, but they're nothing compared to his being a lifetime natural lifter. 💯
pull-ups is the most difficult exercise for the beginners. but it's very good to train your core strength
greatest body builder on earth lately on my watch.
In January, I fell ill with a fever that rendered me immobile for a grueling two weeks. During this period, I experienced a loss of over 10 pounds due to both inactivity and a diminished appetite. Eager to regain my strength, I pushed myself back into activity, only to strain my back in the process. Although I've managed to regain some weight since then, I find myself operating at only 70-80% of my original strength. Fearful of exacerbating my lower back injury, I've been cautious, avoiding heavy rows and deadlifts until I'm confident in my recovery. Even brief sessions on a rowing machine provoke discomfort. I'm incredibly grateful for stumbling upon this video, as I look forward to incorporating the Roman Chair into my back routine until I get back into heavy deadlifts.
Don't do that exercise if you have any kind of injury to a lower disc ☝🏻😮
@@billybrown7953 Insurance? For what? You dont have to pay for surgery or go to the doctor? Are you from the US or something?
I hope you recover well!
Your going to have to give deadlifts up bent over rows anything that doesn't have a support for your chest so that your back isn't vulnerable. He's about longevity. You need to evolve an tailor a new workout according to what your body can handle. Otherwise you'll just get hurt every other week.
Mid to late 90's gym pants...love it!
Is Mike bringing back that style of pants from 1989?
Those pants were great for lifting. 😊
@@billybrown7953 Still are and more comfortable and roomy with a good fitted waist than Hanes and Fruit of the Loom,
Im a huge Ohearn fan. He is literally my favorite narcissist on Earth
I think he's too nice to be npd. Vanity is different.
o'hearn taught me everything i know...legendary swole master flex
Mike is the GOAT🐐
If them pants are back, I gotta wash my sheets and take 'em to the local tailor. :))
Bro is the lion sin of pride, Escanor
No one is recognizing Tony Cavalero? He is freaking hilarious.
Nope
Keefe!
haha, yes! @@madakira
Crazee Wear Pants From 90's
My buddy wore those to the gym in 1987 and we all laughed in his face and asked him why he wore pyjamas to the gym.
Say what you want about Mike, but he's been making pure lifting content far longer than pretty much anyone else, and it's remained genuinely informative and entertaining, too.
This guy is great in Righteous Gemstones.
Everyone needs a Mike at their gym
Why? To sell drugs in secret?
Definitely one the all time great physiques.
7:34 dude's a character. I can imagine him to be a villain in some Batman movie or some shit
10:20 Rubbing is racing!
(Excerpt from Days of Thunder)
55 looking like 30
This reminds me of Kai Greene warm up and workout.
Mike is all about the eccentric when doing incline bench. Yet, when he does pull ups and other exercises I've noticed he ignores the eccentric part of the lift. Slow down on the pull ups. You might not get as many reps, but it's better for hypertrophy.
Maybe you could compare backs with him.
@@TheSaxon. Whether Mike's back is bigger than mine is irrelevant. He's rushing the movement (eccentric).
Mike you look great but I had those pants in the 80’s
That's nice your taking your time to also help older women train properly 👍.
Love your vids Mr. O'Hearn . I started my 250lb Weight Loss Journey Last November at 546lbs 239lbs Lean mass (was sitting for 23hrs day basically last 20 years mostly) and now am 477 238lbs Lean mass and over 60% stronger in my back/Bis and legs just doing Bent Over Heavy Rows/Heavy barbell curls and Squats, BW and 160lb Zerchers (my bar only goes to 160). Shoulders is mostly just 6-8 sets OHP (I clean it up cuz no rack) with some raises and Chest is knee pushups or light high Rep presses with my lil bar and tricep stuff. Ive learned some great info from you and applying it to my own Journey. Thank you for the No nonsense BS vids
Keep winning the battles!
*Biggest mistake on the Roman Chairs is people go beyond parallel with their back.* I got really good at these and when you have a 45lb plate held to your chest, reach parallel and that mind and muscle connection to flex your ass at the peak? lol
It's an insanely potent exercise for the glutes. Surely one of the most isolating for glues and hams when you nail the mind-muscle connection on this one.
*Surely one of the best ways to teach the mind-muscle connection to people who doubt it's need and depth.*
Also nails the psoas and quadratus lumborum incredibly well.
Lovin’s legal! LMAO
Escanor in the sun ☀️
Cheers Legend!
Did not expect to see Keef
Righteous!!
Nice coozy woozy pants Mikey wielding today xD
Good workout guys
Tiger king is looking great
Stone Cold! Stone Cold! Stone Cold!
Baby don’t hurt me
Is that the dude from righteous gemstones?
🔥
Dude must have stocks in Zubaz
Gained a fan in me with your Eric Bugenhagen collab. Really don’t understand Mike’s haters in the fitness industry 🤷🏻♂️🤷🏻♂️🤷🏻♂️
The people who hate Mike are losers. They can’t keep a regular gym routine or have any discipline to regulate their diet and sleep. They tried to get jacked but quit at the first roadblock. They see other succeeding in the gym and it garners resentment. They tried and it was too hard. If they can’t do it, then those that are doing it are on steroids and are frauds.
People want to casually lift and still party and drink. They never make progress and it tears them up.
Mike is a legend and he’s been at the top of the fitness game for 40 years. If you don’t think that this man can teach you something, then you are just plain stupid.
BIG KEEFE in the house
the lion sin of pride
This whole natty or not crap has got to stop. Mike turned 55 in January. If he had serious health issues etc he would of passed 15 years ago. This guy knows what he's doing. He's gonna be around for many decades
what does he draw in his back?
All hail the sun!!
What was he saying about Kali stick fighting
Baby don`t hurt him 😅
You really wanna blow your back up? Do rows from the HGR/ Reverse Hyper
do you use suco?
What gear are you on?
Yes
Mike O Pscycho goes in for the touch and then gives some scientific bro science explanation how to do back extractions.
He's wearing pyjamas while his training partner is in pink shorts. Very odd.
@@glennhankins6927 lol . Yeah those are the workout pants from the 80’s but I hear you . I was also going to write be careful O Pscycho you might be using the wrong pronouns with the guy in the pink shorts .
Did you get a back tattoo?
What are those pants? 😂😂
Mike wearing PJs??? 😂
😮Now that’s what’s it’s about but I’m 46 and I feel like I been asleep most of my life 😂
ol widepants Mike™ showing all of us plebs the only back workout we need
The trousers are vintage mate, hard to get stuff like that nowadays. Especially with all the tapered/tight crap thats been popularized nowadays.
02:50 doing stupid things with my little brother
Nice pants mike
Did Mike really get a tattoo on his back? Does anyone know for sure?
🕺straight to the like 👍🏻 button
Mike where can I get those pants?
1983
@@jameshorton5395 so I have to do something like Marty Macfly ?
Kmart
Does Mike really have a tattoo?
5:49 Mikey using the force, even i started to move towards my screen.
HUMAN PIN CUSHION!
Those pantaloons lmao
...that gentelman needs to open, loosen, strengthen up his thoracic area he's got/getting kyphosis 2:46 :/
Same physique and pants for decades.
are 80s clown pants back?
Jealous much ?
Really curious what a 'smut buster' is. lol. Sounds like a no fap police squad or something.
Those 👖 though.........
Nice men
■■■...the juice man can't even do a pullup...yikes 10:41
Lion Sin of Tren?
Mike when are you going back that beautiful bleach blonde hair like when you were younger and cut the sides and get rid of curtains of the side of your head 💖
You got a smoking bod
ig?
@@Fantastic_Six lots of squats
@@Fantastic_Six no ig just a New Yorker with a great body lots of hours in the gym
@@6ftfox piece of artwork
please dont listen to this dude. A back workout which also trains hip flexors and hamstrings?
Bro chairs work more then one muscle , you boso.
I looked for your lifting videos but couldn't find them. STRANGE 😮
@@billybrown7953boom roasted
Yes let's listen to the nobody giving us advice lol.
Yeah, let’s not listen to the man who’s been at the top of the fitness game for 40 years. We should definitely listen to the bitter TH-cam commenter with 1 follower. You make a claim with no evidence and nothing to show. You are sad little boy and will never advance until you shut up and listen.
Soft white underbelly