I'm older than John but I still want to grow up to be like him
@hileos909
3 жыл бұрын
Comment of the year
@lucasjohnson2184
3 жыл бұрын
i like the username gotham is dope
@rmmj7james293
3 жыл бұрын
Me too! 😂
@rmmj7james293
3 жыл бұрын
@Mr G 😂 rise above, brother
@hileos909
3 жыл бұрын
@@patrickmurphy1218 u sound a bit jealous bruv
@Wayf4rer
3 жыл бұрын
John is 100% the enhanced bodybuilder I trust the most
@slumking112
3 жыл бұрын
Big facts...
@kartikjamwal7857
3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely true
@dougp9382
3 жыл бұрын
I love him too, but please let's not forget about everybody's favorite doctor, lawyer, nutritionist and laser eyed coach!
@Wayf4rer
3 жыл бұрын
@@dougp9382 Greg is a shill and only trying to sell cookbooks and coaching. He started using in his early 20's and he's continually lying about it to seem like he's got some inside knowledge about training and diet. He doesn't. He's somehow a fake natty and an open user all rolled into one.
@outerspacing9207
3 жыл бұрын
Who is your 100% not enhanced bodybuilder you trust the most?
@thecrystaltide3757
3 жыл бұрын
John: DO THIS... NOW! Me sitting in bed at 11pm: aight imma head out (work out)
@tactision
3 жыл бұрын
LOL facts
@Dan-rx3fq
3 жыл бұрын
I can't believe he passed. RIP John, you were King of the lifting world and will be missed.
@uriahmontgomery1506
2 жыл бұрын
rip big dog
@boberto1976
2 жыл бұрын
Legends never die
@d.o.gg215
2 жыл бұрын
What happened to him?
@Dan-rx3fq
2 жыл бұрын
@@d.o.gg215 Apparently died of heart attack in his sleep.
@ekaputrayusuf3792
2 жыл бұрын
U sure? His channel still got a new video
@Jay_kun777
3 жыл бұрын
Rest In Peace legend. Thank you for everything you’ve given the fitness community and also the personal wisdom as a mentor to many. You were a rare specimen of a man and a gem in between all the rocks in this industry. You are well respected and loved and always will be. Thank you MOUNTAIN DOG
@mangoMango-ck3et
3 жыл бұрын
Well said,JAY KUN . all us KZitemrs are in disbelief,,numb,,feel empty, very hard to believe, won't see another new video of our mentor John Meadows... KZitem has some great people on here,,but they leave us too soon..R.I.P.
@mrsmountaindog1851
Жыл бұрын
❤️
@Kvothe79
Жыл бұрын
@@mrsmountaindog1851 sending you prayers of peace and comfort. I can’t imagine losing my spouse. May God continue to grant you wisdom and peace as you live life and raise your wonderful children
@scotthumphries534
Жыл бұрын
8
@zipppircik
3 жыл бұрын
Bro every time i see a new upload from him legit makes me happy. Without drama without bullshitting only quality content.
@jeffP777
3 жыл бұрын
He’s done quite a few on shoulders. For growth and shoulder health. One of my favorite is the Spider crawls.
@stevea1366
3 жыл бұрын
Most genuine, honest fitness KZitemr out there. Respect to John!
@mattcalhoun2971
3 жыл бұрын
Agreed. Good dude!
@kareemsalem6487
3 жыл бұрын
Who's here getting random recommendations of his older videos.... RIP legend
@alexpaulino1513
3 жыл бұрын
This man was a wealth of knowledge. I listened and he taught me just abt everything. RIP to this great soul
@reypalomo4257
3 жыл бұрын
Rip legend you were alsways the nicest person in the business.. we will miss you ❤️
@SelfBuilt
3 жыл бұрын
A Mountain of a man. Will miss you so much and wish the best for your family and loved ones.
@terrychandler6554
3 жыл бұрын
You seem like a very approachable guy, thank you for your advice
@mountaindog1
3 жыл бұрын
I try
@terrychandler6554
3 жыл бұрын
@@mountaindog1 wow honoured and suprised you replied, just been binge watching some more of your training vids especially the dumbbell stuff, amazing advice, happy I found this channel and I've subscribed after seeing some more vids how could anyone not. Thanks for being you mate
@KomradeKlonopin
3 жыл бұрын
@@terrychandler6554 RIP John :(
@tite732
3 жыл бұрын
The incline- decline plate adjustment tips is awesome. I never thought of that and now I can do incline without feeling like I’m taking away from my OHP!!!
@mountaindog1
3 жыл бұрын
Happy to help!
@brianmontana5700
3 жыл бұрын
John Meadows is a Legend💪🏼 to have him on KZitem is a godsend
@BrownPatriot316
3 жыл бұрын
Started doing slight decline press because of you for the last 6 months or so, and it does wonders! By far the best pump/squeeze/activation in the chest than any other type of press I’ve done. Never thought of bringing my grip in closer on the incline, but it makes a lot of sense, will start that next chest day, thanks John! True OG in the game.
@FitLabb
3 жыл бұрын
Agree, a slight decline is great for chest activation, & I’ve found the closer grip (not too close) to be better for building your chest overall. Angles really do matter! Always solid honest advice John! 👍💪
@abhishekchaudhry80
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah narrower grip did wonders for me
@alexmartinsfitness4171
3 жыл бұрын
I also feel closer grip is better for me to feel the chest!
@Meilk27
3 жыл бұрын
Rip mountain dog...you will be sorely missed. The fitness scene won't be the same. He left a legacy behind. He has so much well-deserved respect. Just one of the best around... Rest easy, old friend.
@FartCakes
3 жыл бұрын
John is the type of guy you feel you can easily approach at the gym for a quick pointer. Such a humble dude who has a genuine love for sharing his knowledge of making your body a better working machine. I deeply appreciate all your work, sir. Thank you!!
@mountaindog1
3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that!
@MrJocky82
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, that pronated grip fly has definitely been a game changer for me. Vic Martinez is a big advocate of them as well. I can really feel them more than traditional fly's.
@davidmyers7729
3 жыл бұрын
John Meadows was the greatest coach in the fitness industry. I learned a lot from his videos which, improved my mind, body, and soul. Rest in Peace John and God Bless you. God bless Mary and her two sons.
@JoshBenware
3 жыл бұрын
Usually, if most other channels have a title like this, its bs gimmicks. I like that you actually deliver. Thanks for always having quality content!
@mountaindog1
3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that!
@stephanreichelt2700
3 жыл бұрын
Too many infomercials on other channels too....
@mke7876
3 жыл бұрын
I like how you explain the decline bench with a slight decline.
@JustenHarden
3 жыл бұрын
1 - Use slight angles AKA smaller angles instead of winder angles (ex: incline and decline bench. Credit for the idea: Dorian Yates). It helps your joints. 2 - Use correct width. A wider grip puts more stress on the sternal portion of your chest. A more narrow grip gives you more upper chest activation. 3 - Incorporate movements that put a good stretch on the muscle. (ex: camber bar push-up, machine flys, etc). Recommended for last exercise. Happy New Year, Meadows gang!
@mountaindog1
3 жыл бұрын
thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@FatherhoodAndFitness
3 жыл бұрын
We should all be very grateful to John for sharing his wisdom and experience for free to everyone! Imagine having him as a Coach!
@jerryserrano5062
3 жыл бұрын
I’ve been doing pyramid sets,starting at 20 reps -light weight to I rep at max wt.,and back down on the weights and up with the reps to where you started! Huge pump
@iamretarded8525
Жыл бұрын
One thing i use to make the elbow path correct in most pushing instances is stacking the elbow joint with the wrist, makeing the forearm point straight up
@agonlushi540
3 жыл бұрын
your 20 tips why your chest is not growing has helped me a lot
@mountaindog1
3 жыл бұрын
excellent!
@richieron9531
3 жыл бұрын
John is the man.. no gimmicks, just a common sense approach to bodybuilding with a twist of scientific know how.
@yestonymontana2257
3 жыл бұрын
John Meadows, Legend
@chrisolevich7538
3 жыл бұрын
Your video couldn’t have coke at a better time. Struggling with chest lately. At 45 (almost 46🤦🏼)with nagging injuries from too many years of abuse , joint health has def been more of a priority. Can’t wait to try your tips!
@freedomring4813
3 жыл бұрын
I'm 61 and stopped doing benching years ago because it was bothering my shoulders and have only been doing flat dumbbell flys just the way he showed ,I never liked doing them with my hands the other way because it doesn't feel natural at all. But I do plenty of flys to make me sore and feel it working. I always enjoy these videos.
@tom8181
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks John Larry Scott liked us to tweak bench angles with 2x4 and 4x4s worth a mention
@carlosespinoperez5685
3 жыл бұрын
This dude material never ends! A truly master of his craft
@BigCervz
3 жыл бұрын
John’s tips are so effective, I’ve only been training for 2-3 years but these small technique tweaks are really smart if you really think about. Will definitely be trying these out soon
@MypronounIsKing
2 жыл бұрын
Rest In Peace john dedicating this chest lift to you brother thanks for all the info
@zachkruger9397
3 жыл бұрын
I had remplissage surgery for rotator tear/ humeral chipping. Your tips for shoulder health are super helpful.
@carsonkucia4506
3 жыл бұрын
New trainee 17 years old! Love your videos. Really inspiring and such simplicity in one video.
@mountaindog1
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@GaryMarsh77
7 ай бұрын
I discovered this channel about a year ago. I'm 46 years old and have been regularly going to the gym for about 2 years. I don't approach my workouts from a bodybuilding perspective, but I really enjoy the technique aspect of Joh's videos. I watch them all the time, and use his tips/recommendations as much as possible in my own workouts.
@dannyyi4676
3 жыл бұрын
Rip John u will be missed! 🙏🏼💪🏽
@Brian-fr6fv
3 жыл бұрын
I always thought I was doing close grip bench presses wrong because I could feel my upper chest being worked more than normal. Turns out it’s just a benefit of close grip benching. Thanks John 👍🏼🤙🏼
@UAE1VTC
3 жыл бұрын
I have started using slight declines instead of flat bench since last month. Man .. What a change I have felt on my shoulders !! It took a huge pressure and pain of my shoulders and I can feel my chest waaaay better ( I have a history of shoulder impingement ). I gotta give the incline bench a try on my next workout ! Have a good one ! 👌🏼
@Tonino_no_Kaizen
3 жыл бұрын
I always thought that I had a very good chest mind-to-muscle connection, but today I just tried this type of incline chest press. I had the sickest chest pump in years. It just amazes me how these little details make a huge difference in a workout and the amount of knowledge you have of these overlooked aspects of training. As always, thanks a lot for sharing you knowledge with us.
@BJETNT
3 жыл бұрын
I've been at this for 28 years and I was lucky enough to learn these secrets also over the years. so I can say I know you know what you're doing and thank you for sharing with everybody I wish this video would have been around 20 years ago for me. Your credit to the rest of us my friend
@iamscammingyt1582
3 жыл бұрын
Sheez 28 years, you must be rippedddd
@cuongbui9708
3 жыл бұрын
Dorian Yates? The Microsoft founder... who would’ve thought he worked out.
@kevinzadonowicz9147
Жыл бұрын
Very sad that your gone, but will use your great knowledge. Thank you
@viking4194
3 жыл бұрын
Wow!! I tried putting a plate under the foot of the bench for a slight decline during close grip bench. Worked awesome and my shoulder pain was much less than before!! Thanks Brother!!
@jabezscratch
3 жыл бұрын
Great point and advice about a decline press.
@EverythingShakes
3 жыл бұрын
I've seen results from all three of these tips, but I have to say there's just something wonderful about getting a muscle pumped up and then putting it on stretch. Great video as always.
@mountaindog1
3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely!
@Ice-Sik-ill
3 жыл бұрын
This dude is a legend! Real ingenuity every video. I’m still doing meadows rows... think I’m going to start doing this for decline. The steep decline always wrecks my delts.
@cerebralcrit5741
3 жыл бұрын
So I just did the platform under the bench tip and OMFG did it work like a champ! I feel like I normally would at the end of my workout and I hit max pump just 30 mins into the workout!!! Whaaaaaaaaat!? Thanks John!
@mountaindog1
3 жыл бұрын
Well done!
@spencerclarke2289
2 жыл бұрын
Damn John you gone to soon man but you left us a piece of your soul thanks for living a life of service job well done sir !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@kurtknispel8558
3 жыл бұрын
John is by far the best in explaining exercises!!!! Every time I'm motivated again. Thanx man.
@911ragdoll
2 жыл бұрын
I been declining my bench with a plate like that for almost a decade. I knew I wasn’t crazy, I Never had should pain again and the contraction you get on the chest always felt better
@dritanvarfi5274
3 жыл бұрын
It is so sad to hear he passed away. You were a great inspiration. Wish I could find your channel earlier. You will be missed! :(
@luxither7354
3 жыл бұрын
Elbow path, from my experience (which is limited, I'll admit). I was doing a lot of flies and found that I connected a whole lot better when I focus on moving my elbow in rather than my hands.
@luxither7354
3 жыл бұрын
I always like to finish my Chest with a Pullover hold with my elbows at a 45 degree angle. Always puts fire on my chest, particularly after I can't lift anything higher than 10kg at that point.
@zakkhan6054
3 жыл бұрын
@@luxither7354 whats the advtanges of doing a pullover bro and what does it hit?
@luxither7354
3 жыл бұрын
@@zakkhan6054 for me, it's the stretch. Getting all the fibres in my chest to be stretched out with a slow ecentric or hold at the bottom works great. Try to keep the arms straighter, else it jumps more into your lats. But specifically that mid to upper pec.
@ryannachtrab
3 жыл бұрын
Kids these days have it so easy - all you have to do is subscribe to John and you've got decades of expert knowledge FOR FREE. Us old guys had to figure this shit out on our own, and if you're lucky you got it %50 right
@Kreutz
2 жыл бұрын
Is there anyone else similar to him in the youtube fitness industry? I miss his genuine kindness.
@rickerpenor
3 жыл бұрын
I started using a plate for decline after watching one of your other videos. It really does make a difference.
@thirstyboots8310
Жыл бұрын
I’m 45 and never had as good of results as I have had after finding these videos a few months back. Glad we got all of this GREAT info on record before he passed. RIP.
@budgetking2591
3 жыл бұрын
Always love it when a new video of you comes up, because i already know some nice tips/advice will be given in the video.
@mountaindog1
3 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it!
@ranchobrien6235
2 ай бұрын
Thanks again John can't even begin how much I appreciate you🙏you will Livfor forever r.i.p big dog
@jimb4547
3 жыл бұрын
I've always thought it was just me. My shoulders always hurt when doing the over exaggerated inclined movements. This makes such sense what you are saying! I so appreciate this info.
@smuir6104
3 жыл бұрын
You always seem to put out a video of exactly what I'm needing. I was just thinking why am I not seeing the chest develop. From this I can tell you that my grip has been too wide, to get the upper chest, so now I can work that into the routine. Thanks
@gabrielflores3360
Жыл бұрын
What a wealth of information. No bullshit information like most fitness channels. RIP josh meadows
@jungl3ist
3 жыл бұрын
The incline bench hand position tip and the fies tip sounds like top notch for me. I always come back onto this channel for bodybuilding wisdom. All the best !
@iansleith
3 жыл бұрын
I did decline and my left shoulder has never been the same. I'd be injury free if I'd know about John 10 years ago.
@Jolly-Green-Steve
3 жыл бұрын
I agree with the 20 degree decline and incline philosophy. my current chest and shoulder press routine is low on direct volume but do to pressing at so many angles has a ton of indirect volume to compensate. on all these angles i target 6-8 reps for the top set and number of reps on warmups should be the minimal needed to feel warmed up . i start with hammer decline where I angle my body forward instead of downward so I am pressing at a 20 degree decline and it is all on my chest. i do warm ups up to a heavy top set, fully rest then take a plate off and do a 5 second negative followed by 3 quick partial reps and keep repeating till I am at the beginning of failure. then I go to smith machine incline of 20 degrees and do the same thing but not the drop set. then up the bench to normal incline and do one top set with same weight. then up to high incline and same thing but lowering the weight by 20-30 pounds if necessary. then front shoulder press and rear shoulder press with lowering of weight as necessary. so my 20 degree incline top set is usually 3 plates with my rear shoulder press set being 2 plates. i then do two drop sets the same way i did the decline hammer drop sets at 20 degree incline and flat. then i do a couple of sets of moderate weight one arm shoulder presses on smith machine by sitting sideways and to finish chest i would use 30 pound dumbbells for a set of incline and then flat flys where I'm doing slow negatives and stretching as wide as possible for high reps. then i do 1 or 2 sets of downward cable flys with 40-50 pounds doing a most muscular pose for the fly movement. that is the best way i currently know how to train chest. i hope anybody that reads this trys this routine and gets improvement from it.
@chrisw341
3 жыл бұрын
Thanx great tips ! Will try ... have some issues with shoulder
@johnmason9788
3 жыл бұрын
Hey John, just in case you haven't already, make sure you have a dermatologist check out your right bicep for melanoma. The abnormal shape and size of the mole just on the peak of your bicep looks suspicious to me, and you can never be too careful with that kind of stuff. Your videos are super useful! Appreciate you for what you do.
@NotOldYetGaming
3 жыл бұрын
Definitely gonna try all this today. I have a right shoulder issue and I can feel my left pec easily when working out. My right side, not so much. And theres a big hole basically in my right upper pocket compared to my left which is full
@metalgear74
2 жыл бұрын
His videos are top-notch instruction. So many amazing ideas on how to get the most out of a gym.
@taipeitaiwan10
3 жыл бұрын
20yrs of training....steep decline pushes it into shoulders. Yup, just a little is better. And same for incline. John I 100% agree with tip #1. Tip #2, spot on. #3 hate dumbbell flys but machine can be great.
@armedmariner
3 жыл бұрын
John is the Universal Trainer. Love your videos man. You help me reason out better gains and growth. Thank you.
@Takhii
Жыл бұрын
Rip.This man was a national treasure for people like me, who want to better themselves and need a little bit of help.
@planetdog1641
3 жыл бұрын
I'm going to give low inclines a try....definitely feel it more in the chest and off the shoulders.
@avestak
3 жыл бұрын
Just the wealth of the knowledge that you share is outstanding. Thank you
@Seb4asti4n
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mr. Meadows! I'll definitley keep this in mind.
@natebell651
8 ай бұрын
Yes he was a true legend.
@agonlushi2812
3 жыл бұрын
My chest has growed a lot with your tips thank you a lot plus I had shoulder injury and those exercises are easy on shoulders
@Kavs7
3 жыл бұрын
All your videos offer a genuine takeaway! Your content is clear, concise, usually supported by science and, the cherry on top, your own results are proof that your advice works. Arguably the best channel on KZitem in this industry - please keep the videos coming!
@aniruddhsakpal6931
3 жыл бұрын
great advise as always JOHN U R THE BEST 100%
@mountaindog1
3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that!
@mangoMango-ck3et
2 жыл бұрын
Still very much missed,, gone far too young John,, peace to your family., your videos are still the best..
@pittman_football
3 жыл бұрын
You guys should really listen to this dude Everything he said it 💯 true
@lsporter88
2 жыл бұрын
Powerful information. Thank you.
@jamienyeste5438
3 жыл бұрын
thanks john. I'm for sure one of those guys with not a naturally developed chest. Your training videos have helped me a lot in bringing up my chest last year and I plan on making this year the year of the pecs! your awesome man.
@mountaindog1
3 жыл бұрын
Good stuff
@iReppoGames
3 жыл бұрын
Please do another "3 Easy Tips" video but for every other muscle group! Delts next maybe?
@petesnik1282
3 жыл бұрын
Best on u tube been saying it for years. Been here since 30,000 subs.
@mountaindog1
3 жыл бұрын
thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@vinsdragons8021
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks John. Loving the tips.
@mountaindog1
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you like them!
@julianharrison8878
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks again John and hopes for more of the same. I wasted more time pressing and wondering why I was getting only minimal gains and it wasn’t until I started following your channel that I realised it was because I was not using the angles and grips that you advocated
@julianharrison8878
3 жыл бұрын
So thanks John for showing me the error of my ways. Best wishes. Jim Harrison. Cheshire. UK.
@SuperMinecraftlols
3 жыл бұрын
I like putting dumbbells on the floor shoulder width apart, then getting in a push up position with my palms on top the dumbbells for a isohold stretch
@AD-ui6sk
3 жыл бұрын
For the stretch exercise I really like the D.B Barrel Press on a slight decline bench
@mohammedhabiburrahman3804
3 жыл бұрын
Unbelievable how simple yet effective!
@nokitanada7390
3 жыл бұрын
Tip for all (starters): film yourself and check your angles (from the side and from an up-down perspective).
@jeremypuckett9533
3 жыл бұрын
Your workouts have changed my life keep it up much appreciated
@mountaindog1
3 жыл бұрын
Great to hear!
@jrjr1722
3 жыл бұрын
Always giving great tips respect SIR!
@mountaindog1
3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that!
@larsstrik113
3 жыл бұрын
Very usefull tip to put a plate under the bench. I am gonna do it my next workout. Your channel is great. Greetings from Holland Amsterdam
@EmpireOfTheBarnacle
3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant tips! Stretching the muscle definitely works, I do it every chest workout with seated machine chest flys
@Arntor-kf9hi
Жыл бұрын
Lean so much from this channel and it has all really helped me develop myself.
@thomasnunes808
3 жыл бұрын
Hey John just want to thank you for all your advice, been making great gains all the way here in Hawaii 🤙
@chrishardy9366
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip John. Sometimes we need a good reminder.
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