Best Training Split if You Are Natural

[@JonathanDLynch]

Dear Meadows Family, Please know that John’s fans deeply appreciate John’s knowledge, strength, and gentleness. He is genuinely a good example for all of us. We all mourned when he died. We wish a thousand times over that he could still be with you.

[@amishtechwizard5540]

I genuinely cried. No shame. Man was worth that to me

[@mobilewanker3599]

I'm crying sooo hard for john 😭

[@hassamsheikh1755]

Was he natty? Genuine question from a novice?

[@JonathanDLynch]

@@hassamsheikh1755 He was not. He was open about that.

[@matiasfitcoach]

feel the same way, rest in peace jhon

[@chadliampolley6991]

Bought a John Meadows shirt. It just arrived and is... a little big for me. I think I'll make John proud if I fill it out and grow into it.

[@MoralesCorner]

That's the right mentality my friend. Salute

[@simranbiryani3068]

This video is old, I’ve seen it before.

[@ehsanzahoor607]

Hi. Do they ship to UK? Where did you buy from? Thanks in advance

[@Egghead1199]

Won’t you be me spotter.

[@ivanberdichevsky5679]

See you on KZbin in 4 years.

[@mvpbtc]

We all will make him proud

[@davidec.4021]

Hell yeah brother

[@CameronEarlyMusic]

This right here ✔

[@edtheangler4930]

Kinda ironic to a honor a christian man with baphomet profile pic

[@InfectedMimi11]

@@edtheangler4930 not everyone got the same beliefs boa

[@NOne-yt1tj]

Us and his kids

[@ryanrios1829]

I genuinely listen to everything this man says because he was one of the smartest people in the entire fitness industry. He had a certain way of speaking that made his advice very relatable and easily understood. Rest in power mountain dog

[@lindsey607]

Well put boss.

[@volketball]

I agree. To add to your point, I think it's his honesty. You can just "trust" what he says, which isn't something I can do with many other fitness ppl.

[@fisherDak]

Can't believe your gone Mountain Dog! I wouldn't know jack without you! Fly high John Meadows!

[@julienroyouellet1903]

Dont know who keeps posting old johns video but thank you 1000 times. It feels like hes still here and I can still have my daily dose of great advice.

[@nephilimdj]

His wife is now running mountaindog with his old team, his website sent out a email a few weeks ago.

[@g.hickory1383]

Still breaks my heart that we lost this hero. Such a tremendous inspiration for countless people, including me. Not just with his training and nutrition wisdom, but his life advice too❤️

[@dragonslayer7199]

When John passed, it felt like I had lost a childhood friend, because he was always so nice, caring and informative. One of the first things I saw in his videos that made me fall in love with the channel is seeing his sons yo-yo tricks. When it hit me he was gone, my heart truly sank for his family. They did not deserve to lose him, it must be really tough. All my love to you guys

[@amendment2711]

Never met this man and it breaks my heart. He loved doing this and the information he spouts is limitless. Enjoyed these vids and will continue to watch. RIP Brother.

[@Angel_Ripoff]

As someone else said before, John always had a way of making you feel like he was just having a nice chat with you personally. His warmth and heart shines through the camera and makes you feel like you're talking to a friend. ❤

[@busymuntu7153]

You are so right....

[@boy_with_thorn]

48 hours after the workout is actually the peak of my soreness.

[@TKVirusman]

I was so confused for a minute when I saw this but whoever is putting them out now, thankyou. Thankyou so so much for preserving what is yet to be seen of this man's legacy and getting it out there.

[@joshuatenny9934]

RIP JOHN, still giving from beyond.

[@Mr-xp4ez]

The more I watch this guy. The more I admire him. No ego, no bs, just solid advice that works.

[@juandiegoflores3178]

It hurts so much knowing this legend has left us. I stopped working out for a while due to Covid and just losing touch with my health and I used to watch John so much and I wish he was still with us. Much love!

[@laowai2000]

Good to see Mountain Dog living on in my recommendations. What a great guy so sadly missed!

[@bit1979]

Keep uploading. No matter if I’ve watched it. I will watch them again. Until the end. Helping the algorithm and the family. He deserved that and more. And meanwhile I will get to lead all that knowledge he was kind to share

[@colinhawkins1573]

As a huge comic book fan and being a person who likes to lift John’s Chanel has helped so much we miss you John thank you for all the information!!

[@fabledogify]

RIP legend... still teaching us and will keep teaching us for years and years to come

[@tonii4673]

I am natural and I love this split: upper/lower/rest/upper/lower/day for weak body parts(back and arms for me) and rest on Sunday. I did U/L/U/L for months and I liked it so I just added one day to emphasize my weak body parts more.

[@FalseHoodx]

Just simplify it 3 day split. 3 days on 1 rest then 3 days on. I do chest and back, triceps and legs and then biceps and shoulders. Core everyday. Rest repeat.

[@Pantelifts10]

I do something very similar

[@ryanrogers8211]

Do you guys deadlift? I'm trying to see where that would fit in your splits?

[@corenko]

This is actually a really good split

[@markambrose66]

💯🔥 I've been doing this lately nd it's dope

[@Fuarks]

I DONT KNOW WHY I NEVER TOUGHT OF THIS ! THIS GUY IS A GEM MAY HE REST IN PEACE

[@soccertalker]

John is immortal. His physical presence may not be here anymore but his wisdom and care for others lives on. REST IN POWER

[@garethhughes2498]

Rip Mr Meados, a true gentleman of the sport. His knowledge and experience continue to help and educate people. May your legacy live on sir.

[@jayseb]

Well said. I've found, at the end of my 40's, it is best to treat my recovery day, just like if it was a training session. It wasn't that I was over training, but I was under recovering. So sleep well, eat well and prepare for the next training day. Cheers.

[@Pantelifts10]

As a natty that also runs a landscaping business (physical work) I've had the best results in mass and strength with Layne Nortons PHAT. Maybe a bit less volume depending how I feel that day but I keep coming back to this split always!

[@ericjhughes3527]

Thanks for continuing to put out John's content.

[@ricks1502]

Remember John from 'back in the day' but only discovered this channel a year and a half ago during the lockdowns. So appreciate John and his sensible, genuine approach. What a blessing to still have him giving us the benefit of all of his training knowledge. Love seeing the videos I haven't watched and I always gather something new with the ones I have seen. We can continue to support John and his family by watching and commenting and I just bought one of his T's and some Granite Vaso Blast, which if you haven't tried it, it is awesome.

[@ed4253]

Keep releasing these as there were so many great videos in the tank. The subscribers comments truly show what a positive impact John had on the BB community. He wasn't selling stuff, he wasn't feuding, he was there to help.

[@Spectral_Mike]

Thanks you for keeping the videos coming. It keeps John's memory alive and we still can learn from the wisdom of this great man. Miss you John.

[@alimusa567]

Keep rerunning them I don’t care. Helps the algorithm and helps future generations. Johns knowledge is too valuable to be forgotten to time

[@OpeneyesGuy]

I’m 52 and am getting back into bodybuilding after a 15 yr break. My old workouts were chest/tri’s .. back /Bi’s, legs and shoulders, each twice a week and a one day rest. I was a lot younger then, but it worked out great, always had that pump going. Trying to Pull that routine off again. All natural always.

[@moontides7220]

Nope 52.?? For volume do All muscles one day..rest 2 or 3 days. One exercise per muscle Try go heavy. 4 to 5 sets done!

[@rihhard1072]

​@@moontides7220 Telling someone to go heavy at 52 after 15 years off is bad advice

[@rudygracia5573]

I'm 59,60 in 4 months!😢😮I've been doing drop sets(mixed with Supersets)for almost 32 years,straight!Up until Covid happened,I would do all in one workouts,except for legs.Listen to your body,Do NOT hurt/overexert yourself!!Starting in March 2020(Covid),I worked out at home,and I havent taken ANY days off!I jog 1 mile outside on Saturday and Tuesday mornings,and light squats/abs.Sundays&Thursdays Shoulders&Chest/abs.Monday&Friday,Arms(Bi's&Tri's).Wednesday's are multiple pulling exercise day;Lats,Back,abs.

[@ricky8917]

That’s the split I use but legs and shoulders in one day is too much man

[@Miguelc271086]

Cardio, upper, lower. Repeat with different exercises and then take 1 day off. This has been golden for me.

[@mgonzalez8880]

John Is incredible! One of the greatest of all time who motivates people with positivity and knowledge. A GREAT Man!

[@lawrencemaweu]

The legend is still among us. And his insights are as important as ever, if not more. May he continue resting in peace. Lots of love from Kenya.

[@Junior3z]

Even in death this legend is taking me to school. Thank you. ❤🙏

[@ahmadfarrall2097]

I am getting old 64, this topic has been playing on my mind, came home from work at midnight, thinking about this turn on my iPad , wam this came up. Loved this guy so much his advice is priceless

[@mp5249]

I just discovered this channel, then found out he passed. You never know when your time is done. Thanks for the gift of his videos to keep helping people improve their life.

[@berube361]

The way these videos are being pumped out makes things feel so normal like John never left this world. Cant thank the person or persons enough that are responsible for posting these clips. And the way John explained the pump is exactly how I feel. The pump absolutely keeps things exciting. The feeling of a muscle loaded with blood is hard to beat. Im not natural, on trt which was needed due to having levels below 100ng/dl at the age of 30. Im sure im cruising a bit above average now but im certainly not flooded with ped's. I do a push/pull/arms/legs/off and repeat. Has been working great. But its been a while so I may switch it up soon. Always made the mistake of doing the common bro split of one muscle group a week and never made progress like I wanted.

[@MrTb2arvd]

Miss you, John!

[@bellyflopman]

a year ago you were taken from this physical world. you forever live on in my heart and always watching over me in my gym w my 24x36 poster.

[@onurbole7921]

Great advice. I really like rotating bodyparts. Can't focus on everything intensely at once. One bodypart intervenes with the recovery of another, some bodyparts require exercises that are taxing on the same joints which end up not recovering enough (like lower back). Nothing wrong with maintaining certain parts while focusing on building others, then switch. Just like you sometimes focus on endurance, power, strength, etc while maintaining other performance components. You can't do everything at once and keep progressing optimally.

[@frecklelizzy]

Yes, that's how I train too.

[@hirawstra8edge137]

the best workout split info ever, one of the many examples of why john is so sorely missed.

[@Shinobi3354]

RIP to the best bodybuilding coach out there. Keep re running his stuff for the next generation and generations after that.

[@tez6693]

Not only is this chap a great instructor , he is a great mentor.

[@shaivayogi]

...And we keep learning from our favorite coach, trainer, human being, Angel

[@IamBlackMagic03]

I'm so glad these are still popping up on my algorithm. His videos are beneficial to everyone

[@caseydresselhouse2456]

Dont stop uploading John's videos!!!!

[@DavidDavis311]

John’s family must find peace in the fact that he lives on through these videos and this channel. Many people who’ve lost love ones don’t have that luxury. It’s a reminder for all to do things in your life that will persist after you’re gone. Leave your mark on the world.

[@wachou]

Every time you come back to any of his videos after trying out one of his routines, you still learn something new

[@jimmygym2383]

The fans love seeing this. Don’t stop!!!

[@littlefinkle7757]

John gives such full explanations that anyone can become better by watching his videos. Dang good man! RIP Legend! 🙏

[@konstantinospetridis8115]

Exercise rotations help shifting the emphasis on another muscle every week or two so this could be a viable option. One other method that i use is to throw exercises for quickly-recovering muscles into other days, for example i do seated rows and shrugs for my upper back on leg days and i have found it helps for hypertrophy, frequency is key

[@OzorioEdu]

to whoever runs this channel now, THANK YOU! though I just a new sub I'm already a fan. so THANK YOU for keeping this running!

[@juezmoral58]

You were an excellent coach, humble and down to earth.

[@mikemchugh3073]

His expertise is the gift that keeps on giving and even now that he's gone, will continue to do so. Thank you John; for your insight and instruction with ALL of these very informative videos.

[@chasenicholson3927]

I’ve come to love this dude . Rest easy bud

[@roadstar499]

being almost 64 and natty with 50 plus years lifting all my body parts seem to recover about the same... what does change this is when i over train a certain body part... for years i over trained and ate wrong... in just last couple of years i have been more careful to not over do it... makes a world of difference... i always for the most part feel less flat and can get a pump very easy just thinking about a muscle and doing some flexing...of coarse doing 2-3 good sets really pumps any muscle... its all about mind muscle connections with me... i am always trying to improve my training...

[@alf.6032]

The legacy of a great man will always outlive him. Thank you, MD.

[@francoa5938]

it's still my favorite channel! John you are always with us!

[@PaulieWalnuts1776]

My current splits are 1.Chest 2.Back 3.Shoulders 4. Legs/deadlifts 5. Chest/shoulders 6. Back and cleanup day i.e. traps, rear delts 7. Rest day Lost 50lbs in 6 months being in a calorie deficit and doing this split

[@thiagomotta777]

Bro split isn't very good for naturals tho

[@tacticalchunder1207]

A whole day for shoulders is silly unless you’re pretty advanced.

[@PaulieWalnuts1776]

@@tacticalchunder1207 I flat bench 90lb dumbbells, 80lb incline, shoulder press 75lb, dead lift 405, etc. I’m 210lbs for reference. I think I’m good lol. Shoulders take a lot of abuse if your form is good and you properly stretch/warmup.

[@carlodonn8983]

Christ what a terrible training split lol. How the hell did you come up with that mess?

[@PaulieWalnuts1776]

@@carlodonn8983 Clearly have no idea what you’re talking about lol. If you want muscles to grow you need to train them twice a week. Giving 48 hours for rest is plenty. There’s a reason you’re small and probably out of shape.

[@mathchristie5512]

Honesty & being knowledgeable is John's biggest strength. Legendary! RIP

[@johnnyx01x]

Please upload his older videos from when he started KZbin, will get many views that haven't seen that content, and will never end the stream of John ♥️

[@chrismurray8132]

My experience is to account for how well your nervous system and joints recover as well as your muscles.

[@wwabbd1987]

Keep them coming!!!! God Bless Johns Family!!! Rest In Paradise John!!!!

[@karl3349]

I'm a 59 year old natural that is just lean muscular. I cant build bulk. I love how John can talk to everyone about how to train, and not put down natural lifters. Thank you John!! You are missed more than you realize, and your sincerity and training tips will live on in everyone that has followed your channel. I for one hope there are many more training videos left in the vault!!!

[@pepis-world]

Great tips that not many people consider! John really is a great loss for the community..RIP LEGEND

[@rd281197]

WE MISS YOU JOHN GOD BLESS YOU FOR EVERYTHING YOU DID FOR EVERYONE AND GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY . WE ALL LOVE YOU

[@simonzaffar349]

Talk about leaving a legacy behind. Thank you John for these videos i watch these from time to time for training advice

[@superkrystal98]

Even tho he is not here with us physically his advices will be here for a lifetime thank you for everything John

[@Jayty676]

Keep his videos coming, new gym goers need to learn from John. RIP sir. 🙏

[@lindsey607]

RIP Big John. Thanks for all of the knowledge that you shared brother man.

[@joshuablack8221]

Dang… I didn’t know he passed. He had great information, and I greatly appreciate his work. God keep him 🙏🏽

[@renni9813]

I generally recover stupidly fast, like I could do a workout that is really pushing it, and I’ll feel fine a couple hours later with no soreness the next day, but my legs definitely get more sore, although more importantly, I have shin splints that can’t seem to recover because I do cardio 4 times a week too, so to go easy on my knees I use compression sleeves and do legs once a week, with push and pull cycling strength and hypertrophy, and on the hypertrophy loop instead of legs I do more athletic work, and focus on isolating my weaknesses, since I have less control over them, they aren’t activated as much in my other workouts so I’m not really at risk of being sore for my next workout. I have rest in between each cycle so I workout 6/8 days, and occasionally take the flex day off as a second rest day when I need it. This has been working really well for me.

[@billyyousaf01]

Awesome video & advice! Really sad that John is no longer with us. Your videos are fantastic and extremely educational. Big thank you for everything John. Cheers, Billy

[@grudeman]

God bless you John ❤️ you left us far too soon, but the best always do. You genuinely seemed like the nicest most sincere person around, your videos are an amazing legacy of your knowledge which help so many people daily. Thanks for everything you did god bless you ☘️

[@samsara5282]

My current split is arms+legs Monday. Arms morning, legs afternoon. Chest, back, shoulders Tuesday. Chest/delts morning, back afternoon. Break Wednesday - Cardio + stretching Repeat Monday + Tuesday on Thursday and Friday. Break Sat/Sun with Cardio and stretching then repeat. Works for me

[@eldraz]

Curious, how long does each workout last and how many sets per body part? I was looking to do exactly that split starting next week.

[@georgerenata4665]

I love the way you explain things it’s so simple when you get it ..

[@BronzeageWarcriminal]

A real genius, very underrated trainer.

[@berrypraise5]

Praying for family. Thank you for videos they are inspiring and educational.

[@zacgarcia7164]

Love you and miss you John. Your videos keep inspiring me to better myself. Such a knowledgable dude. Love re watching his videos

[@healthconscience4931]

I guess I have to figure out how to "feel the pump". Never felt it, never heard of it. That's my gem from this video. Thanks sir.

[@whome9111]

Always loved his good honest advice.

[@Sb631flex]

Exactly what I was looking for John. Thank you Legend we miss you man.

[@tannerzxr]

Please dont ever stop posting these videos.

[@shaunferrett3697]

This man was a legend. ..sadly missed..

[@rollinupinyah1802]

I didn’t understand why some body parts recovered quickly and others took such a long time. This video helped me a lot. I was struggling with this aspect and having difficulty figuring out how to plan my split. 👍

[@Zyklop223]

My favorite split: Mo: push Tue: pull Wed: legs Thu: - Fr: chest/back/arms Sat: legs/shoulders Su: -

[@h.phillip5245]

I hope his kid is doing ok. RIP Big Dog.

[@neil12011]

God Bless this man. A true gem. 💪 Thanks for everything you gave us sir!

[@NonprofitWrench]

I'm a natty and I do, push, pull, legs, push, pull, legs, rest. So 6 days on, one day off. Each workout is heavy and intense, (failure and beyond failure) but because of the intensity and frequency each workout is only 10-14 sets, and no deadlifts. But If I do deadlifts on leg day then I dont do squats. Im 42, but my central nervous system cant handle deadlifts and squats and heavy weights and beyond failure techniques in the same routine. This routine would be for intermediate to advanced lifters.

[@aamafighter1]

RIP Big Man.... Thank you for everything!

[@0713mas]

That's some serious knowledge he has given us. RIP John Ty

[@johnroberts9618]

Good these are still being put out. Hopefully, his great library of videos can help provide for his family.

[@MeteorTesh]

Just got back from the gym, did back today using a number of John's exercises, including the Meadows row. Let the gains commence.

[@Legion1811]

Love seeing all his videos, God bless John

[@martinpetterson4592]

Rest in peace, sir! You were a good man.

[@kennyshepherd8311]

Lifting these past days, I found myself working a bit harder with more sets. Thanks John Meadows!

[@gregthomas6637]

The coach opened a door for the multiversum behind his back

[@--Viking--]

We still here, always will be. ☝️

[@tonynorris1506]

I followed the bodybuilders in the 00s and have always done each muscle group only once per week, but to failure (15-16 sets- 4 excercises x 4 sets, or 5 exercises x 3sets) being it seems to help muscle confusion when going to failure, letting them fully refresh, and Blasting them again 6-7 days later UNLESS you're working out for athletic conditioning! I do try to hit Bi's/Tri's on a day by themselves to have full arm strength rather than only finishing them off after Back day and Chest day though, but some weeks that may be all I do.. Smaller muscle groups do great at 2x per week, large muscle groups are fine at once per week but many feel that is "Undertraining". All in all, if you "Split guys" ever get lazy, dont quit, just do once per week and u may actually see more gains, if not, its DEF gonna keep you swole as long as you hit em hard!