Mike is absolutely correct. Do whatever you can. I started out deadlifting with no bar in my hands. Now I’m comfortably rocking 315lbs. Start, repeat, be patient, and progress will follow.
Mike is a real class act people like to talk shit about him, but I met him at seminars and he’s a real down-to-earth person 2016 I was in a terrible accident. My whole left side was basically done. I went from the 2200 pound total and power lifting to barely be unable to pick up the bar. Mike told me if you mind believes it your body will achieve it again I had two major surgeries. I’m finally close to getting back all my strength hopefully one day I could see Mike in person again and tell him how he motivated me and I like to say thank you to him. You never met him don’t pass judgment on him. He’s a genuinely good person.
i do it because the gym at my company doesn't have anything else. i feel for SLDL it allows you to get your hips back and get a real good stretch in the hamstrings.
Mike is a class act man. If that's what's right for you, right now, then keep working. If you can though, try dumbell deadlifts, my personal favourite, you can't lift as much overall weight, bit it improves so much of your core, your grip strength and your overall strength.. For the heavier weights barbell is the way forward but for sports or bodybuilding, you can't go wrong with a few 50'skg's in each arm and slow on the eccentric, pause, explode controlled on the constrensic working your whole body up over time always tense at the top of the deadlift all your core and body muscles as much as possible also. Or lighter heavier slightly different form whatever wherever you are right now like Mike said your out there, your working.
Planet fitness sucks but they are everywhere pretty much. Since i travel for work thats the best i can do . When im at home i have a local gym thats great
For the basic average ordinary person which is 99% of people in a gym, it does not matter. You don't need specific equipment you just need to get in there and do something
Watching Mike reminds me of when you are about to play a video game, say a first person shooter, and they first show the backstory, which is cgi generated meant to look real, but something is off.
He’s trying so hard not to absolutely destroy the guy asking the question. 😂
Smith Machines are terrible. They promote bad form, lock you into an unnatural range of motion, and fool you into thinking you’re actually lifting weight.
AVOID…unless you’re at a crappy hotel gym and that’s all they have!!
Yup. If you’re fatiguing yourself, you’re doing something. Obv a smith machine deadlift isn’t as good as a free weight deadlift, but it’s way better than just letting yourself be fat and weak
He's right. He's at least doing something which is always better than nothing. You're body doesn't care what it is as long as you're putting it to work.
As a personal trainer, you can use it, BUT don’t try to lift as if it’s a free bar it’s not the same, some tip stif leg or conventional, stay close to the bar touching your legs and lean above it, you can hit upper glutes and hamstrings nicely on the smith machine. Don’t try to hit a pr like a free bar, take it as new exercise
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Mike is absolutely correct. Do whatever you can. I started out deadlifting with no bar in my hands. Now I’m comfortably rocking 315lbs. Start, repeat, be patient, and progress will follow.
It was interesting how Mike broke character and his voice went from a supportive high, to an ‘eye-roll’ low.
I’d say start with a barbell and work up to the bar with weight. That’s what I did due to bk issues
Mike is a real class act people like to talk shit about him, but I met him at seminars and he’s a real down-to-earth person 2016 I was in a terrible accident. My whole left side was basically done. I went from the 2200 pound total and power lifting to barely be unable to pick up the bar. Mike told me if you mind believes it your body will achieve it again I had two major surgeries. I’m finally close to getting back all my strength hopefully one day I could see Mike in person again and tell him how he motivated me and I like to say thank you to him. You never met him don’t pass judgment on him. He’s a genuinely good person.
He needs to stop with the face stuff before it's too late. He's a good looking guy anyways, no need for it. There's no shame in aging
Holy money,pouty man,,,,,,,overhanging moustache won't hide those floatation devices
Mike, to the JACKASS saying “aww” behind camera; is that Titan behavior? smh.
Personally ive felt more traction in my lats with rows on the smith , could be a placebo thing but nonetheless
i do it because the gym at my company doesn't have anything else. i feel for SLDL it allows you to get your hips back and get a real good stretch in the hamstrings.
Imagine Mike being more humble than you. Crazy
A good answer but in the long run….Gotta switch to the bar.
It's great for improving bench with 5 second pauses at the bottom and exploding from the bottom.
Mike is a class act man. If that's what's right for you, right now, then keep working. If you can though, try dumbell deadlifts, my personal favourite, you can't lift as much overall weight, bit it improves so much of your core, your grip strength and your overall strength.. For the heavier weights barbell is the way forward but for sports or bodybuilding, you can't go wrong with a few 50'skg's in each arm and slow on the eccentric, pause, explode controlled on the constrensic working your whole body up over time always tense at the top of the deadlift all your core and body muscles as much as possible also. Or lighter heavier slightly different form whatever wherever you are right now like Mike said your out there, your working.
Gets asked for advice
Says "do whatever is best for you"
🤣🤣🤣
What a joke.
Planet fitness sucks but they are everywhere pretty much. Since i travel for work thats the best i can do . When im at home i have a local gym thats great
Woke up and chose peace
Jesus Christ, Tren, lay off the Botox your lips barely move when you talk your incoherent shit.
For the basic average ordinary person which is 99% of people in a gym, it does not matter. You don't need specific equipment you just need to get in there and do something
Barbie
I wouldn't advise lip fillers and lipo but aye….do what you gotta do Kid
Watching Mike reminds me of when you are about to play a video game, say a first person shooter, and they first show the backstory, which is cgi generated meant to look real, but something is off.
The interviewer is a right asshole
Sigma 😂
He’s trying so hard not to absolutely destroy the guy asking the question. 😂
Smith Machines are terrible. They promote bad form, lock you into an unnatural range of motion, and fool you into thinking you’re actually lifting weight.
AVOID…unless you’re at a crappy hotel gym and that’s all they have!!
Mike lifts everybody up you gotta admire his positive attitude, if more influencers were like him the old interweb would be a much better place.
Why does his face look like he’s holding his eyes open underwater?
RDL on a smith machine are amazing, regular deadlift not so much
Smith machines are great when you're recovering from an Injury.
This is a troll question bro, I think Mike caught on, while the dude in the back took it literally.
It’s not a DEAD lift if it’s on a smith
Smh
If you’re working out who cares aslong as you’re trying Mikes right
Yup. If you’re fatiguing yourself, you’re doing something. Obv a smith machine deadlift isn’t as good as a free weight deadlift, but it’s way better than just letting yourself be fat and weak
The smith machine is a great piece of equipment but for deadlifts imma have to agree wirh mike
The Smith machine is magic I hit all my PRs 🎉
Let’s see the guy that’s interviewing
Is it me or are his eyes swollen
Top guy Mike ohearn is , as well as extremely good looking with the best physique
People can say what they want but this man is gentleman and kick ass since the last 40 year !!! Mad respect for him
He's right. He's at least doing something which is always better than nothing. You're body doesn't care what it is as long as you're putting it to work.
Guys face looks bare weird. Legend tho
Every time I see one of these shorts I think more and more positively about Mike
As a personal trainer, you can use it, BUT don’t try to lift as if it’s a free bar it’s not the same, some tip stif leg or conventional, stay close to the bar touching your legs and lean above it, you can hit upper glutes and hamstrings nicely on the smith machine. Don’t try to hit a pr like a free bar, take it as new exercise
Smith machine is great for shoulder press since its much safer.
Who the freak cares. Move some weight. Exercise. This whole idea of being hardcore is idiotic
What is bro’s lip routine?
If that's the only equipment available, stay with it. Your first comment was nice.and very understanding.
Him: Botox in the lips acceptable?
Me: Do your thing, kid.