John Meadows Best Gyms In America | Quads Gym Chicago

This is the first stop in my new series the best gyms in America! On today's stop we hit up the world famous Quads Gym in Chicago. This is a MUST if you are in the Chicago area. It looks small from the outside but let me tell you your mind will be blown when you start walking around. Listen to the passion in Dave's voice too. The way he treats his customers, the way he loves his gym, just what a gym and someone who runs a gym should aspire to be. I am so privileged to have been able to do this at this awesome gym.
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Voted one of the Top 10 Gyms in America by Muscular Development magazine. If you're looking for a real gym, not a spa with dumbbells, welcome home.
It began as a dream shared between two childhood friends, 35 years ago, in a basement.
Dave De Young and Tom Milanovich lived that dream, opening a gym where friends could gather to lift weights, to get stronger and back then, to compete. Quads Gym evolved from Tom’s basement to a small storefront space, to the 46,000 square foot space in Calumet City, just south of Chicago, known back then as the “Land of the Giants” where true bodybuilders trained hard.
The second location opened on Chicago’s North Side in 1988, with another 40,000 square feet boasting 115 pieces of cardio, 5 complete sets of dumbbells, kettle bells, 45 pieces of Hammer Strength, and hundreds of other unique pieces from Cybex, Paramount, Nebula, Strength Inc., Elite Systems and Sports Art. All of this as well as boards, chains, farmers walk handles, a log, and a dead lift platform. Boxing, pilates and martial arts all combine to make it easy for bodybuilders to train here along with your everyday fitness enthusiast.
Gym member Greg Sorrells says, “if you’re serious about lifting, or if you want to be a power lifter in Chicago, you absolutely must come to Quads. Supportive atmosphere - everything you need to train is here. You can really get down to business, but it’s respectful,people give us our space and we give them theirs. It’s really given me a place to grow as an athlete, and Dave really likes it when we make some noise!"
Among the many accolades bestowed on Quads:
• Top 10 Gyms in America - Muscle & Fitness, 2005
• Top 10 Gym Haunts- Muscular Development, 2007
• Best of Chicago, Gym Category, The Chicago Reader, 2008
• 5 stars from Yelp and AOL
• Weightlifting home of Ed Coan - winner of 125 World Records in Power Lifting; 12 Senior National Championships and 12 World Championships a.k.a. “the Michael Jordan of Powerlifting”
Along with the world-famous Eddie Coan, who began lifting here lifting here 20 years ago, Quads members who took home trophies from the biggest contests year after year include: Pete Miller, Jeff King and the late Chuck Durr (Mr. America); Cynthia Barker (Ms. America) and Laura Crevalle (Ms. Olympia), Anthony Watkins (Teenage Mr. America), Milo Sarcev, Roland Kickinger and Chris Cormier (Mr. Olympia), and so many more - John Larrieu, Larry Bernstein and Mark Phillippi, now the Strength Coach at UNLV and winner of the Met-Rx Strong Man competitions. Simply put, anybody who wanted a serious place to train and get results came to Quads.
#QuadsGym #Quads #BestGymsInAmerica

[@TheMolina297]

You can clearly see how passionate he is about lifting and seeing people succeed in his gym.

[@great1006]

If I'm ever in the Chicago area I'll stop by

[@flexxappeal1]

I’ve been working out at Quads Gym for over 17 years. I’ve worked for Dave as his night manager for 10 years! Dave’s an awesome guy, and being at this gym is like a family! It’s home away from home! I’d never thought of competing in bodybuilding, until I signed up at Quads. It was an amazing experience, for 5 years! Love this gym!! 🏋🏾‍♂️💪🏾❤️

[@mountaindog1]

I cant wait come back, what an awesome gym and what an awesome gentleman Dave is

[@patrickprendergast9589]

is it still open

[@flexxappeal1]

@@patrickprendergast9589 Very much so!!! 😊👍🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@Vero587]

John you are definitely leaving a incredible legacy. I discovered you when I was watching another fitness influencer that her and her boyfriend did with you. You let them stay in your home and I was so impressed with how genuine, kind, nice person and on top of that gave them one hell of a good workout. I was hooked to you and your videos. Rest assured you are leaving an phenomenal impact on people :)

[@mountaindog1]

Thank you so much :)

[@gocarnivorepeople]

Totaly agree!!!

[@nathannewman799]

#1:30 - I hear you John. Im 60 and the gym has always been my oasis. its the one place in your life where the effort has a direct correlation with the results.

[@Vikingmuscle1]

John you’re gonna be the next Anthony Bourdain but for gyms.

[@butfirstcoffee1648]

I miss Anthony

[@gtr0321994]

Shawn Ray 😂

[@zeropower5184]

Anthony Bourgains

[@tttarms1970]

And now they're both gone. RIP john

[@gtr0321994]

All I see is gains in that gym wish we had that in Australia love the passion of the owner

[@RamblinAround]

That gym definitely qualifies as one of the best in the country. Thanks for giving us a look around!

[@mikemattie1741]

I agree I wish I could train there wow 👏

[@mikebird1829]

The place looks awesome and the owner seems like a very down to earth guy. Thanks for the review! I need to visit Quad’s next time I go to the city.

[@knowwe]

Seen alot of gyms, never seen one like this. This is now on my bucket list.

[@skitzoo242]

Man i come from Croatia , you dont even have decent barbells here , when i see all those machines i can't even believe how many options you guys have, and its definitely a slight advantage. I hope my eyes get to see a gym like that one day here.

[@GameOver321]

Man the end of that video when John said he wanted to leave a legacy, got me teary eyed. We miss you John, phenomenal gym btw. I'll have to stop in when I'm in the area.

[@knowwe]

10:44 "we got like, 12 hamstring machines" that tells you all you need to know about the level of this gym!

[@hauntedhill]

Thanks to the magazine's Golds and World Gyms (and all the legends that trained there) have always had the spotlight. But there are so many other gyms that have been around just as long with just as much atmosphere, camaraderie, blood and sweat. As soon as camera started rolling you know you are seeing an old school iron pit and the twinkle in Dave De Young's eye screams the heart and soul he's put into the place. This is going to be a great series John and serve as a valuable asset to the history of the sport!

[@mountaindog1]

i knew you would appreciate it!

[@randyreyes2299]

This is the best gym in Chicago! Dave is the man. Keep up the great content.

[@mountaindog1]

agreed!

[@PrimalConQuestHome]

Love it great video John! What a gym looking forward to seeing where you go in this series.

[@crazykorean2268]

Pray that gyms like this stays. Got Warhouse, Greg Longs, and my gym in my area. LA, Retro, and Planet is killing the hardcore gyms here!

[@Blondeguylifts]

There popping up alot in my neck of the woods. I'm in Abq New Mexico, I'm seeing a resurgence of hardcore gyms.

[@coop98]

Wow! Awesome gym! Owner is great as well, love his passion! That gym is what we all love! Thanks John

[@joelmunoz2744]

You can tell that guy loves his gym alot ! Im forsure going to have to train there

[@Grizzl3y89]

Love gym searches/tours! Its great to see how gyms owners care so much! Cant wait to see the rest of the series.

[@littlefinkle7757]

John definitely left a good long lasting legacy! RIP Mountain Dog! 🙏💪

[@WeightsNGunz]

John, I wish I knew you were in Chicago at Quads. I would love for you to come to USA Gym in Bridgeview, Il. It's Chuck Sanow's gym and an outstanding old school gym that you don't see anymore. I've been wanting to meet you and this would be a perfect opportunity. I'm on vacation all week.

[@DonaldKThompson]

USA Gym is a great place, just off I-294. I wish I could find a gym like it in West Tennessee.

[@Kknise3]

That's an insane amount of unique equipment in one gym

[@karenb.2012]

Awesome gym! Thank you for sharing this!! Respect is key for keeping members & employees happy!

[@TheMolina297]

John is full of excitement 😂 I would too with that many machines.

[@timotheoschristianos4939]

when i see john walking around so calmly its like i can see his inside child bouncing up and down, excited about all the equipment :D

[@mountaindog1]

YEP!

[@dobieg11]

Great start to the series, John. I really liked the editing in how you bounced back and forth with the sit down talk and the tour. Love training at Quads when I’m in Chicago. One of my all time favorites.

[@kengriffin]

I've been training at Quad's since before it was Quads and owned by Dave.

[@d1ckmungus645]

Kenneth Griffin went to quads yesterday so much equipment there just realized I miss so much shit I haven’t seen their till this video.

[@DarthNoshitam]

This is a great idea for a series, can't wait to see more! I wish my gym had some history.

[@30m3]

This will be a great series, the owner is so knowledgable about the equipment. He would need to be as there are some machines there that are quite unique.

[@SubnetMaskedMan]

I'm always in chicago will definately check this out. If anyone ever in Montreal you should check out the Monster Gym in Montreal, it's amazing!

[@djcrittenden3771]

true squat machine looks fantastic.

[@Thedudeabides803]

Awesome. Looking forward to these.

[@Strongaholic]

Mutant on a mission John Meadow's version! 😅 Awesome gym 💪🏼

[@jckickzzz7746]

Wow 😯 I thought John and that guy was around the same age. It a 20 yr difference. Thought they were old high school buddies. Dope Gym

[@w1cked001]

quads is great i happened to go there during the week of chicago pro in '13, very neat seeing photoshoots there

[@djcrittenden3771]

John's face when the guy interrupts about the paramount machine. priceless.

[@frankauger6902]

wow i dream about a gym like that

[@patrickbarney7054]

this will go down as my favorite series on YT. so awesome

[@mountaindog1]

doing a new one Friday...recording on friday I mean

[@patrickbarney7054]

mountaindog1 notifications always on so i look forward to the upload!

[@richb5073]

45 year's. That's amazing. Thx John Meadows for the great video content. I really Love seeing All the gyms around the country. Would have been awesome to see some video of you training at the gym also John

[@mountaindog1]

2 videos coming right up :)

[@richb5073]

@@mountaindog1 . Looking forward to seeing them. Thx John Meadows

[@the_task_master3470]

Loving this series John!...I too am an “exercise equipment junkie” as the owner stated!

[@cavaliericorey]

Owner seems like a very genuine person. Thanks for the video

[@tonyevanson69]

That gym is unreal!!! You really couldn't get bored, its one of thoes gyms you train for 3 hours caus you want to try everything 🤣

[@BrandoTheMando87]

John left a legacy that’s for sure. The comment about the owner’s business partner passing at 49 is very painful now that John has passed away at the same age. I still can’t believe he is gone.

[@MHAfundy]

This gym has 30 years of history as evidenced by its equipment. That’s a good thing.

[@hollysalwan6736]

Started following your workouts just a few short months ago. Being old school bodybuilder myself, I am following you to get myself out of retirement and back to competing in the Figure bodybuilder division and planning on competing again at 55! Thanks for your wisdom and keep the old school alive!

[@mountaindog1]

congrats!!! go hard!

[@dmart_training]

Great video John!! I’m really looking forward to this series

[@bennygilligan]

That was brilliant John both of you are a like good honest guy's thank you

[@dansmith9724]

Struth!! I need more equipment in my shed.

[@Moodamage]

This gym is amazing! I would imagine that the gym in Heaven would look like this!

[@Soul_Freezer]

I wish there was a gym like that where I live 😢😞

[@extremeboiwoo]

Loving the content big dog Always entertaining and educational Much love

[@Grizzl3y89]

Wow great gym with some fantastic pieces.

[@clintandclairesneakandpeek1046]

This gym is solid made!

[@joelmunoz2744]

John your killing it with these gym videos ! Really cool

[@wilsonvega8331]

Wow mountain dog thanks for showing us this amazing gym theres not to many left like this looking forward to the series much respect to u and the owner of quads

[@cka2316]

Meadow is like mmmh wht do i train today, tht gym is legiiiiit

[@EFTGym]

I saved this video to watch with dinner and my gf. Seen the gym on mutant but we’ll watch anything with John in it! Your one of the - sadly - few really good influencers out there. Keep doing Exactly what your doing! Thanks for all the great content and info and Now New Gyms!!

[@mountaindog1]

ty very much!

[@kaleta036]

Sick video. This guy and his gym rule.

[@ElvisFerbeyre]

It's like the Disney World of bodybuilding, Jesus, what a wonderful place, God bless your gym..

[@lesessmore]

That was awesome!

[@opticwiddly5263]

Thank you sir always enjoy the awesome content and can't wait to check out more hidden gems

[@nafnnerf6486]

Holy crap I love that gym

[@PeterTheOstrich]

yeeeahhhhhhh good series idea!

[@imissyoujimmy]

You should check out Red's Gym in Lafayette Louisiana if you're ever down here. Its a massive gym complex with 3 weight rooms (plus Id have a chance to shake your hand (only slightly selfish reasons))

[@mountaindog1]

it's on my list...as long as owner will have me in

[@kenwa1sh]

Great to hear Thin Lizzy playing in the background at around the 10 minute mark - that coming from an Irishman! John have you ever been to Ireland ?

[@mountaindog1]

yes.malahide

[@patrickrodriguez3275]

JM ur the best in the bussiness!!!! 💯💯🇲🇽🇺🇸

[@GabriellaMickel]

Such an awesome gym

[@onkarutekar]

Bucket list!

[@johnwest9643]

Awesome gym

[@Nelford76]

I would stay in that gym for hours

[@hi2u2ok]

If I ever travel back to the states I’d love to visit this gym. Looks amazing!

[@bradk8031]

Love gym tours 👍

[@EMDANAL]

I wish this gym was a franchise I could train at near me.

[@bighoss8940]

I go to a really good bodybuilding/ powerlifting gym, an this place makes me drool like a kid looking at candy.

[@pacobarreza8110]

Best equipment and gym you lucky mr meadow

[@YoutuBerry1993]

I would love to train there man. It's so nice, so much choice and iguess it's cheaper then the gym I'm training at 😂.

[@kenwa1sh]

Another great video by the way 😄

[@JGHN-g8h]

I found my heaven, my sanctuary

[@michaeldevore5777]

I can’t wait to hit Quads up in a few weeks! John, if you had to pick a hack squat or a pendulum squat which would you choose? Thanks boss!

[@mountaindog1]

oh man..I love both...

[@Boss3Nate]

Hey John!! When you come down to Dallas make sure you make your way to my gym in Richardson.... Crull Fitness.. You'll love it. Otterbein and Capital can combine for one workout...! Hahaha

[@mountaindog1]

haha gotcha!

[@danielangst7948]

Just wow.... 😍😍😍

[@andrealecismusic4328]

The place were Eddie Coan trained... Sacred ground

[@ericjohn6509]

Best gym I ever been too!!!

[@almightybilly]

Rotator cuff machine....😳

[@BayKobeKiller]

While you're in the chicago area, theres a gym in the north suburbs called brickhaus fitness. I've never been there as I'm on the southside and it's almost an hour drive for me, but I'm planning to check it out soon. I follow their social media and the gym looks sick.

[@What-he5pr]

I wish this series could be revived.

[@TenacityStrong]

RIP to Dave and John.

[@brentdawgs8905]

John walking around with his belt like its the title

[@mountaindog1]

hahaha!!!!

[@reverendterminator]

both of theese two brothers have gone to be with the Lord. Live in Peace!

[@RATBURL]

Go check out THE GYM in Ventura California, it’s one of if not the oldest gyms left in America 👍🏻

[@carlosoliver1887]

Legendary

[@anthonyanthony284]

WOW.

[@bigmarv333]

Good people 👍❤️

[@joeappleton3428]

LA Fitness has nothing on this place

[@JusBrandon]

This is like Mutant on a mission

[@DeusExMachina50]

What is your opinion on the Rogers Power Squat?

[@mountaindog1]

I love it!

[@toriahrens4638]

John, would you consider checking out Iron Summit Gym in Tomball? We're still growing but it is definitely a gem of a gym!! I would love to get you connected with the owner, if you plan on being the Houston area any time soon!!!!

[@mountaindog1]

I will consider anybody

[@defilade1066]

Looks like John will have to visit Mike O'Hearn in Cali!

[@molasorrosalom4846]

For those of you who workout at PF/Crunch Fitness/Blast/, this is what an actual gym looks like. People come here to actually workout, not to take selfies, or text in between sets, and not to socialize.

[@expat74]

I imagine I'm a billionaire and this gym was my garage

[@ElvisFerbeyre]

Building a place like this take much more than just being a billionaire