21 Reasons Your Legs Won't Grow & How To Fix It

[@mountaindog1]

For the rest of the videos click on my 21 reasons playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLNAUreWTt_ShncAtG7PHnk3ZxlRMzeJg6

[@thorstormlord]

Glad to see you back man.do you have a video about imbalances that we can use to fix the details on our physiques?

[@vetlifts599]

Your explanation are music to my ears 😁. Hope gyms open soon

[@hellman5820]

21 reasons your legs wont grow #1 what even is "leg day?"

[@jvtraining9723]

John, i can attest that leg curls DO make squat feel better. no doubt it is magical. but, from a powerlifters perspective, how would you program a SQUAT workout, while still paying mind to work hamstrings first for knee health/muscular health? powerlifters main goal is lift more in the squat. not the same as a bodbuilder who just wants to grow muscle. a powerlifter wont sacrifice lbs from the bar for a leg curl movement prior.... any ideas?

[@dustencross357]

John, I'm so glad your better and back in the gym!! You're the best !!!!

[@Hoppitot]

Reason 22: you havent hit legs in the last 6 months XD edit: wow it has now been 1.5 years and its not funny anymore...

[@julianweijers7079]

This is so true lmao

[@smartshot7568]

This is why i do shoulders and legs on the same day gets me them because gotta have them grapefruit delts

[@jezebulls]

Is that a personal attack???!

[@elijahlafayette7666]

You wanna tell me my horoscope also?

[@rye-bread5236]

Even during covid: Kettlebell squat Bulgarian split squats Weighted walking lunges Kettlebell swings Calf raises Glute bridges 1 min wall sit x 2 10min jog Stretch

[@tylerf4201]

RIP John... These great videos with incredible insight will be missed. LEGEND

[@Thelasthoward]

What!?

[@dvsavocs5290]

@@Thelasthoward yeah, he passed :(

[@rc88kw]

@@dvsavocs5290 😥

[@channelbree]

After finding out about John I've been watching his content, this guy was such a great teacher and communicator, such a loss but trying to use his knowledge with my own clients.

[@Cusemagic]

He died of pulmonary embolism

[@ES92-]

- 0:25 - 1. Not putting enough efforts in the Leg Curls 1:42- 2. Not Going Max Effort 3:27- 3. Work the Adductors 5:01- 4. Develop the Vastus Medialis (Teardrop) 7:50- 5. Wearing Knee Wraps 9:29- 6. Develop the Vastus Lateralis (Quad Sweep) 11:18- 7. Squat Technique 12:26- 8. Don't Train Legs Like Upper Body 14:00- 9. Hamstring Volume 15:34- 10. Stiff Legged Deadlift Form 17:22- 11. Exercise Sequence _ 18:43- 12. Unilateral Work 19:39- 13. Not Allowing For Recovery 21:12- 00. (Interlude) Alexander Tricks 21:50- 14. Pain Tolerance 24:52- 15. Tempo 25:25- 16. Tempo to slow 26:29- 17. Poor Range Of Motion 27:01- 18. Too much Cardio ? 27:47- 19. Peri Workout Nutrition 28:38- 20. Not Structuring Challenge Sets 30:37- 21. Not Mentally Unstable Enough

[@alickandreades6314]

21 lol

[@alncdr]

You are a blessing

[@ES92-]

@@alncdr Thanks. Exactly the comment i needed to hear. Muahahahaaaa 😁

[@scodyt3996]

Thanks 🙏🏾

[@Niaaal]

Doing God's work. Thank you champ

[@Supreme_Pain]

John's legacy with all His knowledge Will live on Forever. Always amazing content.

[@beewalk34]

100%.

[@Robholyoake3778]

He was good at what he did , we are here so he will live on 👍

[@franksandbeans82]

John tell your son someone from KZbin said he doing great with the yo yo! Your a great dad to give him a little bit of screen time! What a moral booster.

[@wilyartihoward2071]

It's so great to have this free coaching and access to a lifetime of expertise. I don't think the current generation realize how good we have it.

[@tylervi10]

Good to see John back and healthy!

[@miniweeddeerz1820]

@@KnightofNi1888 you are correct.

[@mehrzadhei]

Man, I can listen to you for hours. Back home, I had an “old school” coach for years who was the first Iranian Pro and you remind of him. I had forgotten some of the little tips that he taught me. Been following your videos and implementing your tips and techniques and I am getting great results again. Everything you say makes sense. Thank you for making these videos John. You are truly one of the best 💯.

[@mountaindog1]

I appreciate that!

[@Tomkropf]

Yo-yo in the squat rack is a new level of gym defiance 👀

[@gold_beaked_flamingo7526]

Those gorilla kettlebells 9:30 are probably the coolest piece of gym equipment I've ever seen

[@mikerodik5401]

They are joe Rogans you can buy them

[@mikerodik5401]

I actually believe they might be in stock right now but don’t take my word for it

[@GodSpeed1105]

Dude I feel like they're 2x heavier than it says they are dense as hell. They have them usually at Academy.

[@Wolf-es1el]

Yeah they are dope

[@zakattack7799]

Those are made and sold by Onnit

[@jed_sandtoes]

How is this video free? This information is gold. Incredibly lucky. Please keep posting

[@beaubjarnason4759]

Will miss the awesome wisdom sharing John was so generous to share along with Dave. Has helped me look at lifting differently and I’m sure many many others. We would all be lucky to leave behind a legacy of helping people be better like John has while maintaining a humble nature. Condolences to his family and friends. John will be missed but not forgotten.

[@jonathangil3960]

I used some of these tips when I trained legs after in the evening...it’s 11:30 pm and I still feel a pump. Binging all your videos tomorrow keep up the great videos man they’re super useful!

[@alexanderdechaneet4001]

I love how all of the fitness yt-bers are telling us to take it slow for the first few weeks back knowing God damn well we're gonna try to max out

[@momatotsosrorudodi]

Effort is binary. I am either off or on. Lol, jk. I had prepared for an apocalyptic event so I already had gymnastic rings, light adjustable DB, and bands laying around. I have no reason to go back to the gym. I might get a clipping card so I don't have to subscribe, but I can go whenever I feel like it. I want to keep doing snatch grip block pulls, but I don't really care about anything else. I'll save so much money that by the time I need more weights it will have paid for itself.

[@aestheticshardstyle8927]

Alexander deChaneet try buying your gym equipment instead of renting and you wont have to miss workouts because someone decides to make a virus when we supposed to be curing viruses. I an adjustable bench for under $150, and a pulldown machine for about $160. The bench also has preacher bench thats removable with it. Weight added dumbells for $50 a pair so i can add weight and make them whatever weight i want. I can workout when i want and dont miss workouts because of idiots. Stay shredded brah and you control your workout by buying instead of letting others control it by renting...

[@momatotsosrorudodi]

@@aestheticshardstyle8927 I'm not going back to the gym, and my setup doesn't cost a thing. Less than $100. As long as you have somewhere to hang your rings you can do pulls and abs. Push ups, pike push ups, dips etc. can be done with or without resistance. Legs can be trained unilaterally if you don't have any real weight to load with. Your exercise selection will be better as well, since you don't rely on machines at all(they are great for fluff and pump, but I mostly use them when I am too tired to do free weights or calisthenics).

[@alexanderdechaneet4001]

@@momatotsosrorudodi honestly I'm just highly preferential to a gym, love the machines and a barbel especially. Worthy monetary sacrifice imo.

[@hellman5820]

HA HAHAHAHA so many injuries incoming.

[@TheUntrainedNinja]

I'm really jealous of you right now, being able to work out in a gym 😭 Good to see you working out, I hope your recovery goes smooth and you're able to maintain your health for the foreseeable future, good man.

[@CollaborationNation]

I really see my legs grow when go up to 20 reps, to the point where it burns, but still push through. I agree you need more volume/reps for legs, because they are working muscles already, we walk every day.

[@MIILKSKI]

The amount of knowledge this man has is mind blowing after all of this I’m motivated to hit legs like I never have before

[@01247Brandon]

Miss you, John. Will never take your advice for granted. We know you are crushing your sets up there with renewed youth.

[@mirzafahadbaig2830]

The fitness legend is back 👏🏼

[@Vera-dg3hf]

Thank you I am sure when I get back to the gym I won’t be able to walk for a long time lol

[@creativepat66]

Ballsy Bunny same😂 i missed the leg press so much💪🏼

[@aaronrocs]

I'm on day 4 and I still can barely get down the stairs

[@Fitforacting]

I’ve been studying bodybuilding for over 20 years and still LOVE THIS SERIES. I also cannot tell you how happy I am to see you looking healthy and strong in this video 🙏🏽🙏🏻🙏

[@mountaindog1]

thank you very much!

[@jeffncompany]

why would anyone downvote this? dude clearly knows what he's talking about. i see 122 trolls

[@garretthooper3139]

Couldn't agree more on the depth of your squat making you sore in different areas, you feel an immediate difference! Great content as always John!

[@bigben9379]

Could not agree more on legs needing volume , heavy weight and higher reps. They just need more and intensity. You have to go there mentally. Always feel great stumbling out the door knowing you went there.

[@rfjfjjrndyajjrntjfjf]

21? I thought it was just because I don't train them

[@regenesis5055]

😅

[@transcendingfitness9060]

😂😂😂

[@wendelldavids1405]

Gems just pure gems. You saved me another 10 yeats of trail n error. Thank you John

[@brandonburgess4804]

I be damned that boy is bad azz with that yo yo!

[@bertvanstaveren3178]

Really like his contributions to the vids....;-)

[@incomemobile8566]

That's some serious science and math going on in that young man. He's like the Arnold of yo yos for sure. 🇺🇸❤️🏋️💪

[@PTS156]

I can’t even tell you how happy I am that John is doing well. One of the best fitness youtubers out there. Keep it up mountain dog

[@mountaindog1]

I appreciate that!

[@trevorrisley5419]

He’s not “one of the best,” he IS the best. John Meadows and Brian Alsruhe are in leagues of their own.

[@PantzShidded]

All of these "21 Reason" Videos have made me change my entire workout routine! I greatly appreciate the knowledge you've shared

[@robinfielding9506]

Deep squats are harder even on a machine with arthritis 62 years old is taking a toll but I'm going to fight age for as long as I'm standing 😀😀😀

[@theguythatcould]

You don't know how many younger people look up to people like you.

[@skatetodeath666]

Depends on the weight and reps

[@waynekimpel8172]

I'm with you on the age thing. Getting old is not for sissies. I'm also 62

[@rbrad0]

Love hearing stuff like this. 21 here and I hope to be going strong at your age. Keep working sir 🙌

[@blackqueen5201]

@Keep Rocking! So much better for my hips and knees track really screwed them lol

[@phichau90]

This is GOLDEN information right here. Thank u john meadows.

[@Gunny_101st]

My god I am going to miss this man. His advice about form and injury prevention is priceless. Especially for us older guys. "Gold Jerry. Solid gold."

[@matthewbrown1835]

Fantastic content, and really informative. After training for 30 years I would like to add another one, and that is "mind to ,muscle connection" during your workout. It really ties a number of the reasons together: - being slightly crazy, embracing the pain, controlling the tempo, full range of motion. The truth is you have to love training legs, embrace the hard work and pain, and not just train in a manner to get the workout or reps finnished. Really informative channel with some great advice!

[@magneticsyndrome]

He truly was so motivational, and informative.. It's sad to see him go, but I'm greatful for everything he left behind. He might be gone, but his memory will live on forever! Everytime a little bodybuilding newbie types in "how to get huge arms" Jon will be there

[@regenesis5055]

At least the quarantine taught me is how an effective exercise the Bulgarian Split Squat is. Will keep that in my routine 👍

[@kamalahmed5057]

The hernia squat you mean

[@IncognitosRandom]

I've been watching a ton of workout videos the last month. And the thing that annoys me most is: Do a set, flex for the camera...do another set...flex for the camera again. This guy just gives you what you need to know. I'm subscribing.

[@mountaindog1]

thank you!

[@albertoserrano7854]

I agree with high reps for leg, I do my heavy squats and deads, but high reps reverse lunges, 15-20 legpress. It works

[@michaeljohnson6053]

High rep squats FTW. My legs grew like crazy with 20 rep Squats

[@MrAckers75]

High reps works for some but not for others. Never worked for me to be honest

[@jamienyeste5438]

ive been waiting for this one since you started this series. You're the man John

[@bicylindrico]

I have always gotten super sore and good growth in my hamstrings and glutes doing squats and would have to do extras for my quads to keep up. I never did leg curls as it just wasn't needed. I think we just need to pay attention to what our body wants. So happy to see you recovering John. Love your channel as a local up in Sunbury

[@pallios]

I have the opposite problem; my legs are my strongest body part and I only train them once a week. I will hear what you have to say on the matter regardless John!

[@taipeitaiwan10]

Missed John`s knowledge lately. Very happy to him back and again talking about things that help us.

[@mountaindog1]

More to come!

[@arslan9644]

@@mountaindog1 😭

[@kirubelendalkachew2030]

I don’t know how this video doesn’t have 100 mill+ views , he has the most honest information & anyone who trains legs could relate. RIP JOHN MEADOWS I wish I knew you sooner ❤

[@joker151512]

One of the most informative leg videos I've seen in a while on KZbin 🙌🏾

[@joooools01]

Your incredible knowledge and legacy will always live on. RIP John.

[@angusmcleod9400]

This motivates me to train legs! I have skinny legs but great knee mobility so can go super deep on all squat variations

[@cadetlifeatsea24]

one of the best gym information ever .. miss this man

[@amfitness5598]

I’m really enjoying this series John! So much good information. This is gold for beginners (wish I could show my younger self!) but also great reminder for those with experience.

[@mountaindog1]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@danhowdle9508]

I just like this guy so much. Really knowledgable, honest, genuine and genial. We’re so lucky to have him on KZbin. Thanks John.

[@mountaindog1]

I appreciate that!

[@manfredklinger3872]

Praise the sun *and* John! \[T]/

[@danhowdle9508]

@@manfredklinger3872 Now that I am Undead, I have come to this great land, the birthplace of Lord John to seek my very own sun.

[@manfredklinger3872]

The way I see it, our fates appear to be intertwined. In a land brimming with hollows [and fitness bros], could that really be mere chance? So, what do you say? Why not help one another on this lonely journey [like glorious john helped us on ours]?

[@danhowdle9508]

@@manfredklinger3872 If I didn't know better, I'd think that you're starting to like me. Hmm-hmm-hmm-hmm.

[@brocktonsss]

#14 controlling your breathing I think is a very important point especially for squats, I made the mistake early on of psyching myself up too much for heavy sets and made things harder than it needed to be

[@bobaIina]

I'm not having a problem with growing my legs but as you said, it's always good to keep learning 💪🏼

[@johnrobinson4445]

The first point is simply brilliant. Bravo. Have only watched that far.

[@Kauairun15]

I keep watching these videos because it feels like an old friend is just talking and visiting with me! Thanks John - you are missed!

[@iamcannonball]

Reason 13 Alex doing yo-yo tricks in the squat rack 🔥🔥🔥

[@sansiveria578]

I've trained legs for 2 years with all exercises with little growth until I gave in and tried Bulgarian Splits thinking they were an accessory lift. Boom, number one leg exercise in my book too.

[@spke8524]

“I wanted to know that I owned the weight, and that it didn’t own me.” My new mantra.

[@Lord-ce2kv]

lol, ikr

[@theemperor2017]

@@Lord-ce2kv nice leg day affirmation 💪🏿

[@Oh6Torch]

A good friend once told me, “Manhandle that shit. Pretend like you’re going to bend the bar.” All the tension is going to the muscles and not the joints.

[@mof5220]

I can't believe you're not here, i miss you coach.

[@joerodgers5147]

I feel guilty getting this advice for free

[@beewalk34]

He's got plenty still. Legends never die. Good luck bro

[@hannahmae4018]

John was so helpful and knowledgeable, and has done such kind things for my family. Fly high! You will be missed

[@bigpapaadam1]

After watching a few of John Meadows’ videos and his training styles I saw so many methods and styles that Tom Platz has used over the years... lol sure enough, John mentioned Tom Platz’s training style for hamstrings 😂 Tom Platz was and is so inspiring to many! His training went so far beyond the pain barrier threshold lol “1 rep 2 rep 3 rep 4 rep 5 MORE REPS!!!!” It is also inspiring seeing others like John Meadows use Tom’s training methods and seeing the awesome results from training that way. God bless you John Meadows! I recently saw my first video of you and Jay Cutler training together and you showing him your style of dips. I am a diehard Jay Cutler fan! Been following you ever since I saw your first video! Thank you for the always awesome content and your wisdom 🙌

[@mountaindog1]

very cool!!

[@bradlawrence8723]

I will continue to listen to John as long as I can !!! A great teacher !!! ♥️

[@HannahGaneganergains]

this was amazing!!! so so so helpful :D thank you so much John...I've literally got a notepad and pen and I've written notes!!! :D The gyms in the UK aren't open yet but I have a lot of equipment at home so im definitely gonna be incorporating and using all of these tips!

[@mountaindog1]

Glad it was helpful!

[@steverichards8394]

He was just wizard of teaching..great man.

[@jdogg5543]

I was seeing your number 11: exercise Sequence. I have to do deadlifts and certain exercises last in my muscle group because of back pumps that I get, which will affect and weaken every exercise after that one, so i save those for last.

[@hellothere640]

I'm the same. I read about taking taurine to help with back pumps

[@felixglasenapp6192]

On ham curls I do: 12 x 1 (heavy weight) to 12 x 1 (with one dropset for 12 reps) to 8 x 1 (with dropset for 12 reps to 8 partials to 30 sec ISO hold) I learned from the best!!!! Watched your leg video with Jeff!!

[@victorhernandez8765]

I have pretty good legs due to the fact that i was a professional olympic lifter but this video helped me alot in certain areas where I still want to develop some more (hammies and teardrop in my case)...Thanks John for the video!

[@nickpeterson5534]

Started doing leg curls before squats back in 2012ish after reading your T-Nation articles. Best leg day change I've ever made, and I've never looked back.

[@evangelino2970]

Nick Peterson What added benefits do you think it has?

[@dominickd16]

I’ve been doing leg exercises twice a week without the use of gym equipment and my legs have gotten smaller not because I think they look smaller but a lot of the jeans my quads never fit into fit fine now and are a little loose.

[@dannymac4428]

A brilliant BRILLIANT video. Thank you John. I'm determined to transform my long, lanky, skinny legs into a better, stronger and better shape

[@SweetPappyJones]

“ ‘Well I did three sets for my hams, so they’re good.’ No, they’re not good. That’s probably not enough” 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Oh my goodness, John you will be missed. Rest In Peace 🙏

[@ogcaveman8120]

cant agree more. Im killing my hams. Even going down to 15kg on legcurls some times to give them the rest. Partials all of this.. And the results are amazing

[@thecrystaltide3757]

I like leg curls and leg extensions cuz you can get so much bang for your buck, big gains from relatively light weight, low systemic fatigue, really good isolation, lets you focus, what's not to love?

[@just_monk8819]

I hope you’re being safe and healthy out there. :) you’re a mentor for so many folks so don’t go making the world have to go on without you earlier than need be.

[@paulroberts826]

Holy moly! John on the leg press! That was pure madness! LOL!

[@jamesk1288]

The knowledge offered here is legendary. No stupid program fee, no catch, just knowledge to help people. Rip big dog

[@ShawnDavid91]

Dude is a freaking BEAST with that yoyo!

[@itzdan0s477]

So many people at my gym look like they skip or put legs at the bottom of the priority list. I’ve had surgery on both knees so I’ve been trying to build them back up from being atrophied. Thanks for the info John. These videos are gold. R.I.P. John, you’re with the rest of the legends of yesteryear now.

[@austinmhchemn]

On laying ham curls, I like to relax my toes and really feel it in my hamstring. Once I can't do anymore, I flex my toes and finish them off.

[@MonotoniTV]

Damn seems like a great technique. Gonna try it tomorrow 😄 thanks

[@dzhevdetbeydzhet7667]

Love John Meadows, i was a footballer as a teenager and when i started training, my legs could tolerate a lot of pain thanks to that probably, and on legday i was doing exactly the same tips that John is talking about, without even realising it’s the way, like Heavy squats, 8-10reps, heavy leg press 15-20 reps then last set would go balls to the wall with dropsets. Then stiff leg deadlift and leg curls again heavy on the first, then go balls to the wall with dropsets, my legs got bigger compared to my upper body 🤣. Now i gotta do the same for my upper body.

[@parkerrish9024]

Love your content man! keep it coming please! You are a huge inspiration to me!

[@mountaindog1]

I appreciate that!

[@aestheticshardstyle8927]

You are absolutly right on the deep squats. I used to do them and my legs were at their best when i was doing those. They actually seemed to be easier cause i wasnt concerned with stopping the weight going down and form was easy to maintain over half squats. Have a great weekend brah...

[@misterneckbreaker88]

the biggest reason is ego lifting, been there. the stress goes straight to the knee and you find your muscles did nothing. sounds mad but when doing legs relax the ankles and you'll feel the thigh do the work if you tense your feet like your pressing the floor the stress goes to the knees.

[@Roanemity]

We don't deserve you, for all the effort and time you put into these videos, in order to give us good, solid information for FREE. Thank you Mr. Meadows.

[@mountaindog1]

My pleasure!

[@bigdiesel1370]

You covered a lot of ground John I'm going to change a couple of my movements and see what kind of results I get

[@incomemobile8566]

Six months later, how are the legs doing? I am at where you were six months ago. I watched the Missy video and she is amazing. I'm gonna work legs today in the snow and get ready for the Olympia this weekend which I hope to see maybe here on YT. Blast the legs, eat, rest, recover, eat some more, relax, eat again, then a week later blast them again. Does this sound right?

[@mattiaswisemann7266]

This is such a great channel. Feels like I have a trainer. There is not one annoying thing about any of this content. Nothing you feel like you want to skip past. No bullshit. On the contrary, I skip back because this is so information rich.

[@garydurso8475]

He's right about needing higher reps because the lower body has lots of slow twitch fibers compared to the upper body

[@ultrafloss492]

Thank you both MD & Dave. This is probably my top video of the year. So many times I have repeated 'trust your training, trust the technique' in order to go towards where the mind is and the body yet needs to explore, lol 😂 Alexander is amazing 👌🏽

[@mountaindog1]

Our pleasure!

[@waynegraham7608]

Gotta try this. My legs are my self concious body part. Even back 10 years ago when i could squat 400 my legs looked like theyre more fitting for a baby deer rather than a 280lbs man.

[@rkidd101]

Same

[@rkidd101]

The only time I get good sizes legs is when I reduce how much upper body I do

[@malizia63]

Love the stiff leg deadlift explanation....it's easy to lose good form and feel it more in your back

[@just_the_job]

These tips are next level, you can feel the mind to muscle connection just by watching the videos. Thankyou so much. Big thanks from the UK

[@j-uk2189]

I blew my quad squatting a few days back! Absolutely gutted! Hopefully we heal sooner rather then later! Loving the content! BEAST!!

[@aaronhadley1543]

How is there dislikes they probably skip leg day 😂

[@franksandbeans82]

These 21 reason videos are great. I've learned so much from John.

[@sherifsalah2374]

Liked before watching 👍👍👍

[@jimmyjohnson6232]

So much wisdom, Very grateful that his knowledge was recorded, thank you. Such a great loss that he passed.

[@Coopersquibb]

Rip. Watching mountain dog training videos all day 💔

[@lifemeansmore]

John what a beautiful explanation and breakup to address leg training. We miss you.

[@TebTengri]

Was just listening to the video while playing with my daughter and heard "something something in the squat rack" and came running to see what new workout I was gonna learn 😂

[@darwinminor7777]

Probably the most helpful vídeo about legs I've ever heard. Thanks John for your tips

[@rtm6930]

That kid needs his own channel for the yo-yo mad skills