Hi John awesome video again thanks for posting! What do you think about performing side and rear raises with a tbar/land mine attachment? I tried it today for the first time so not aching yet!
He appeared to be a kind man, and liked if not loved by all. I really enjoyed his content. Hearing of his loss, stunned and shocked me. He will be missed. I pray The Most High God carries this man's soul to be with him. I also pray for healing and love for his family.
@@halivudestevez2 from what I understand he had health issues that were not BB related, general health issues and did extremely well to manage those. With that being said RIP Mountain Dog. He has grear training advice regardless of opinions on the sport of BB
So hard to believe you’re gone. Thank you for everything. Rest in protein. You made a great impact on so many lives in such a scientific and humble way.
I watched this video 3 weeks ago and after the first time I tried the partial raises I noticed a difference in look and feel the next day. Thank you for helping me and the thousands of others. May you rest in peace. All the worlds blessings to your family.
Those are all I can do pretty much. For sides anyway. I can't believe John had that much mobility in his shoulders. There ain't no fucking way I could do those other two exercises.
Trust me, this really works! My delts haven't really been growing, so I've been trying out this workout for about three weeks and the results are phenomenal! Thank you so much John, you're really one of the only few fitness RU-vidrs who know what you're talking about.
When doing shoulders, when it's time to do 3-4 sets for side delts, can you just do 1 set of each of those for a good "muscle confusion" exercise? Maybe do a similar thing for front delts also (partials, incline bench, high cables)?
John is on HRT and you still could never achieve his physique with all the gear in the world. Do something better with your time you only have a certain amount of it
I'm a simple 40 year old dad who wants to keep in shape. Your videos are straight forward and easy to understand. Thank you for not trying to be "trendy" like every other RU-vidr.
As a rather scrawny guy, nothing did more for my physique than targeting delts. Shirts just never looked right on me, until I got those capped delts. This routine looks very practical but targeted... I will give it a shot!
Hey John!!! I am 22 & from Sydney Australia. I've only been going to the gym for 4 months and your content has truly changed my life. From my workouts, to what I eat and supplement each day- it's all you!!!! You know your stuff and are truly an educator in the fitness community. I can't thank you enough, if I ever see you in person I will hug you (No homo) I hope everything in your life (including your family) is going well and everyone in your social circle is happier and healthier because of you- I honestly mean that. Kind regards💪
Partial lat raise 3 sets of 20 10 o'clock, 2o'clock front raise 3 sets of 20 -12 to 15 reps on last set with a flex at the top Cable side lateral 3 sets of 8-10 reps - tension starting at opposite hip rising to above shoulder Can be done multiple times a week
Tried this workout this morning and wow! Looking at the video you are probably thinking “ this soft workout won’t have my shoulders burning”, but boy oh boy how the opposite! I had 35lbs dumbbells and felt that burn described after rep 12. Three times a week seems like overkill but twice a week would be perfect! Let’s grow some capped delts everyone!
John you will always be missed. you are the uncle that everyone needs in their life. you are so helpful and you really care about the people you help. you want them to be better and there's not many people like you left in this world, hard to believe you are gone. May you rest in peace.
This tripped me out because I clicked this video just because I like the topic, but I had never heard of this channel or John before... and suddenly BOOM... this dude is actually in my EXACT gym! I had no idea someone in my gym was doing a channel like this! Thats awesome! Subscribed.
John, I can attest to the side lateral partial range of motion. I have been doing these all summer on shoulder day. Since I have been doing these I have gained a golf ball size on my delts. I am a school teacher here in Portland and have been following you all summer long. Thank you for being my coach!!!
@@coachingconfidant2785 if it's hurting try to come just a little bit more forward with your arms when you raise then instead of straight out to the side like a really wide y shape if that makes sense. Should take all the pain out of the movement for you and still hits the lateral head nicely.
Tried these techniques in the gym yesterday and let me tell you the muscle burn is incredible and I was using lighter weight like he suggested. Spot on thanks for the info dude 😊
the gym knowledge is extra what this man actually teaches you is how to be a humble and nice person in real life. a sincere guy giving knowledge and being nice, what's there to dislike. Tried your three best moves for upper chest john and I felt my upper pecs for the first time. Thank you sir and love and respect from India.
Really like this no frills approach to tutorials and especially from someone at this level. Very likeable and relateable and his physique and ifbb credentials speak for themselves. Very interesting how despite obviously this guy is a huge bodybuilder and ofcourse steroids are an aspect of his chosen sport, this guy gets very little hate from trolls etc. You have to imagine its because of how sincere this guy comes over. Def one of my fav new follows.
Always found it extremely difficult to find the connection to the medial delt. Such a small muscle to try and isolate but these tips have helped me massively! Im not a novice, been training for well over 10 years, have competed and all these videos still have so much content which could help seasoned pros! If you're new to bodybuilding, or just require a bit of advice, listen to John, he possesses incredible knowledge! 💪
Been using this for 3 weeks now. Not long enough to claim any significant gains from it yet, but the pump, aching and soreness in my delts afterwards is like nothing I've experienced before. Train em up right in heaven, Mountaindog.
Almost impossible to have shoulders too large. Mine have been under size for many years because I never had a dedicated shoulder workout routine. My undersized and undefined shoulders absolutely diminished the look of all the other gains I was making elsewhere. I finally had to get serious and take my shoulders to the woodshed. Put them at the top of my list for almost two years. Man, best thing I ever did. My shoulders are now in proportion and i feel wide. My back and chest also benefitted from hitting shoulders hard. My opinion now is that large, cut shoulders are the keystone on which to build the rest of one's physique. Can never hit them hard enough. Love it!
Every morning i come to watch one of John's videos before the gym. He's always with us as we strive for our goals he coached us to reach. Thank you, John. RIP. 🥲
100%. Agree! I built my big shoulders from laterals and those cable laterals you were doing 🤩! The last couple of years I have noticed a decrease in my caps and my shoulder workouts have been press based lol I was just thinking recently that I needed to go back to my fire lateral workouts! Ohh that pump and burn is REAL !! ♥️♥️
I tried this today right after i had done some chest and i swear i haven’t felt burn like this in my shoulders in a very very long time. My side delts felt totally isolated, i could litterally only feel the side deltoid screaming. I could not wash my hair after this workout because i could not lift my own arms over my head
The best feeling is when you have to use two hands to wash your face: 1 to prop your elbow up and lift it, the other 1 to lift it above your head as it starts cramping and you contemplate the true meaning of pain or the benefits of shaving it all off.
I'm gonna have to try this. I did what I thought was a really thorough shoulder session yesterday and today I feel fine. I struggle with the muscle mind connection on delts to be honest.
Hi John, I'd like to apologize to you for a comment I made on one of your previous videos. You're clearly very passionate about what you do and very knowledgeable in your craft. Unfortunately I became a keyboard warrior and misjudged you based on how you looked. My comments were made publicly and even though you replied to me, it's only right my apology is also made in public. I'm sorry for any offence caused, keep up the good work. Message I sent to John: Those over pronounced deltoids, rounded traps along with the stretch marks across your chest all point towards a natural lifter, now sell me your supplements and workout plans like everyone else and make me believe I can achieve your results naturally... As you can see I was very sarcastic and disrespectful towards John. Nobody knows the true meaning of why we are all here, but I know spreading hate isn't it and fundamentally didn't sit right with me. To say this experience has had a profound effect on me would be an understatement, as such any previous negative comments to anyone else have been removed with public apologies made. Thanks again for your time and understanding John.
Couple of years ago, I stumbled across his video about triceps and elbow health. This dude saved my arm from surgery, always wondered and searched for him and I finally found this man's name, and sadly...he died... Thank you John wherever you are, you saved my right elbow with your chad advice. Rest in Peace LEGEND ❤
Your T-Nation article on delt training has completely changed the way I train delts altogether, for the better...THANK YOU! The beauty of these exercises are that you can directly target those caps with the humerus externally rotated and avoiding impingement. It is exponentially safer on the shoulder joint and harder on the muscle. Win-win. Another quality set of tips. Thanks so much John.
The last exercise makes sense to me because of real life movement I do while I do labor and I could always feel my shoulders burn in those repetitive real life moments. Let’s the burn begin
I have been bodybuilding for 20 years. I have watched many videos and channels and influencers. I have to say, johns channel is the best for me so far. He is a nice guy, he is wholesome and his videos are informative.
Just finished this workout minutes ago and wanted to comment ASAP. This is tremendous!! I’ve never felt my side delts fire like they did today. Thanks John for your incredible information. Love your channel and appreciate all you do for us.
The more I watch John the more I learn I'm 68 and putting 4 days a week on the gym love bodybuilding & sad this man left us way to early but will keep learning from him. A good man with a big heart.
@@mountaindog1 Lmao! You are awesome John. Thank you for your contributions in the fitness world. Although in Greece I feel like I have a mentor right with me with your videos! I hope you are happy and best wishes!
I HAVE TAKEN ADVICE FROM YOU AND A FEW OTHER WELL MEANING UTUBE DUDES, "YOU HAVE IMPROVED MY QUALITY OF LIFE " MINIMAL PAIN IN THE GYM AND REALLY ENJOYING MY WORKOUTS NOW , MANY THANKS
These exercises definitely gonna make that side delt burn. I've been focusing on that more lately as it seems it's not so much targeted with "typical" shoulder exercises and I've observed my side delts seems lacking. Thanks again for another great video. I've never tried that last one (the cable side raises) with that form but I'm looking forward to adding it in.
I’ve been told all my life that military/shoulder presses are king, but when John talks I listen. So simple, yet makes so much sense. Absolute golden information here folks. Thanks John!
Great stuff! I stopped over head pressing after shoulder tear it’s been 8 months now , I’ll try to add these 3 to my rotator cuff and rear delts work outs. Thanks for sharing
This guy demeanour and manner reminds me of the guy that owned the first 'proper' gym I started using, a guy called Robert/Bob Lockwood. Such a patient, knowledgeable man, had all the time in the world for beginners and pro's alike, and never once displayed any ego. Such a great role model if you were starting out. Thankfully he is still with us in the UK. Il be watching more of this fellas videos, only just found them.
You are excellent. Been liftin since a teenager, I’m 73. Weightlifting and powerlifting. Both knees replaced and shoulders problems. Been doing your shoulder stuff. Helps a lot. Pressing kills my shoulders. Love you man!
The first 2 are great for those of us who struggle with impingement. Partials keep you out of the impingement zone. Face down laterals (his arms were at 30 degrees forward) keeps the humerus at it’s most natural angle with is 30 degrees to avoid impingement. So glad I watched this.
Well John, I must say this is fantastic. I thought I could use these 3 exercises as a “warm up” and then go into my delt routine for the day. These exercises completely exhausted the shoulders. I did finish my routine afterward but I was gassed! Thank you for posting this.
With you on the pressing. I've done a lot of overhead pressing in my life. I was a strongman competitor and every comp had an overhead event. Log, Axle, Single arm dumbbell, yolk press, medleys etc etc but my shoulders were always shit. Literally looked like I had no growth. I dropped pressing almost altogether and put in more side laterals etc and boom, shoulder growth! I used to lift heavy all the time and had lots of injuries with pressing. I lift much lighter on my shoulders now and they look 100% better! Have you tried cuffed crucifix laterals? Very similar to the last cable exercise you did. Love those at the moment.
I absolutely admire your humility sir I’m the same way I was once a young man who thought he knew everything but grew to be very wise considering my young age
Not many people realize this concept. Heavy shoulder presses wreck my shoulders, especially if your doing a lot of heavy benching. Variations of these lateral raises have brought out width in my shoulders the last couple of years. Like you said about learning what works and doing shit that everyone thinks works, live and learn, with age comes wisdom. I’m 54 and you are spot on. Wished we could train together. Good info John.
RU-vid has many cons....MANY, but I can't denied, that in the same time it gives unique opportunity. The man is UNFORTUNATELY not anymore with us and still he continues helping us. RIP John ❣
Hi John, I’m a new sub, & as a competitive bodybuilder I always try various ways to work on my weaknesses & gave this capped delt workout a try this morning, completely bang on my shoulders 👍they have never felt the stress & effective work as in this workout & I didn’t even use the poundage. fantastic info & well detailed & explained, even the more experienced are never too old to learn, thanks big time 💪
Love your videos john. You seem like a great human being. Much respect for how far you've come and all you've had to overcome and endure. Keep up the great work. Are you still home based in ohio?
@@mountaindog1 oh cool. Ok. I lived in Cincinnati Ohio for many years after my military career ended and hauled heavy equipment all over your area and midwest. Good to meet you. I enjoy your videos. Lost both my parents extremely young unfortunately. So I think we have a little in common Besides lifting. Enjoy your day and wknd. 😊✌💪
Thank you! As a long limb small frame lady that competes, it's so incredibly hard to get any size in delts.. never tried that 2nd ex in that same position with arms. Gonna add sit and it these 3 together. HOPEFUL!!
I thought I was the only person doing that second exercise. I’ve never seen it shown before until now. Depending on the angle you can do these on have the front felt relaxed while the side delt does the work.
best shoulder video yet for side delts and when u really think about it when u bench u using front delt pretty good and when u hit back u hiting rear delt pretty good so side delts really need more then the other two
advice for gym and getting knowledge about the body doesnt get better then this Were lucky to have a guy like this teaching all these making us workout the correct way
Quite possibly the best lifting content on youtube. He gives great instruction for one to obtain great understanding. I wish I found John's content a long time ago. RIP John.
Man I cant get enough of your videos John! They are nothing but quality and to the point! I really appreciate you for taking the time to pass on some of your knowledge to the rest of us trying to train and be the best version of ourselves! Truly John thank you!
Simple yet extremely effective. Two things that most of the hombres are doing wrong... Either they're performing these workouts w/ the wrong amount of weight or rushing thru them by going thru the range of motion too fast. Great stuff!!
Man how much i love your style about everything incredibly smooth and smart you are unique man everything about vision and you have to best no comment 🙏🏆
