21 Reasons Why Your Biceps Aren't Growing (FIX IT FAST)

[@stevejoseph1919]

Yes, just found this guy, modest and knowledgeable, what a sad loss to the world, going to watch all his videos is the best tribute to his memory, rest in peace big man 👍

[@jaghad]

Yeah, John was amazing. Working up all that knowledge over a lifetime and sharing it for free is crazy. He draws knowledge from his own training and people that he has trained with. His knowledge is robust. If you follow what he is teaching you, you'll understand that it is not only his own experience that he is sharing, but influences from people like Platz, Dave Tate, Westside + many more and he also has a great understanding of the science. He combines the two into bodybuilding and that makes him very special.

[@joeangiello9784]

I didn’t know about him until after his passing either. Such a calm, kind, knowledgeable guy.

[@stevejoseph1919]

@@joeangiello9784 yes, little pearls of wisdom, what a mentor to anyone lucky enough to have known him.

[@DetVen]

What is this guy's name, when did he pass? I just discovered his channel and love his videos!

[@nisookh]

Yes 😢. Legends live forever .

[@IMJJTheJetPlane]

My parents: Focus on the positives in life. John: FOCUS ON THE NEGATIVE

[@justanerdwholiftweights4061]

😂😂😂😂

[@MarcoAshford]

Me: Focus on that Galactus Tshirt

[@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."

[@dwainehiggins4451]

...they should call it round-tine! **shrugs shoulders**

[@thejourneyman8890]

Especially for us young guys who lift belligerently heavy too💔

[@aaronbarlow4376]

@@thejourneyman8890 You young guys can just look at a weight and get swole. Waaaay harder for us 50 year olds.

[@thejourneyman8890]

@@aaronbarlow4376 yeah but the injury prevention information is still great for both of us. Go on TRT if you want to get gains again depending on your doctor's advice as I don't know your blood work, age, etc and I'm not a doctor.

[@Intellechawwal]

@@aaronbarlow4376 I'm 24 and i have really bad shoulder joints and bicep tendons. I had to discover many of the injury prevention tips Jon tells by painful trial and error. This is for everyone.

[@triplefun1482]

RIP.....John this has been a tough couple of years, thank you for your amazing contribution to the fitness community and God Bless your family.

[@mrsmountaindog1851]

💕

[@dtblifts]

Dude, these videos are just the best. I could watch this guy all day, no ego, totally factual and easy going.

[@jamesmorris858]

& I always love the way John doesn't ego lift & that he's not afraid to use a light weight to demonstrate an exercise... John is definitely a king among men 🙏🏻💪🏻

[@pamspray1413]

You're not the only one lol John was the last video I watched b4 bed & the 1st to watch upon waking 💪👍 like everything about him & his videos

[@carlosalmonte1209]

The best thing is that he’s humble about this. Most other guys use profanities etc; Meadows explains it cut and dry and gives the scientific data as well. Every since I started listening to him, I’ve gotten stronger and smarter at the gym. God bless you John Meadows. We need more bodybuilders like you in this world!!!

[@alessandromulas2713]

@@carlosalmonte1209 fuckin true

[@carlosalmonte1209]

@The Sigma Freak Am sorry if you cannot express yourself without using F 💣 that means you’re a person with no education and a thug from the street.

[@gt546]

An actual good gym vid with someone who isnt annoying

[@SchuyFit]

💯

[@markyruss]

zero ego

[@KenMKenMKenM]

1) split/routine, have an arm day 2) Going too heavy, choose a moderate weight. form>weight 3) If choosing a moderate weight, go to failure more often/high intensity 4) Form, stop hip thrusting 5) elbows a rising a bit isn't bad 6) Swinging with shoulders, keep elbow pinned to side 7) Supinate (curl inward) at the bottom 8) Train your brachialis (hammer curls/reverse curl) 9) Preacher curl, sit back and don't use momentum 10) Exercise selection that have the same sticking spot , choose 3 exercises that have different sticking points (bottom, middle, top) ahh shit gotta go fellas someone do the rest

[@gtr0321994]

The must important one curl in the squat rack😂🤙

[@christiansanchezplasencia5882]

@@gtr0321994 10 is so importante imo

[@NNMB]

lifesaver :)

[@arturomunoz3able]

Ken M lifts?

[@DiskoKDiskoL]

Breh you can't do just half of the tips..

[@lucasboone2531]

This man would be the best workout partner ever

[@markpereira1975]

I know you're not gonna read this John but you are so missed it still makes me sad when I think about what you've contributed to the bb/fitness world. Your advice is still some of the best advice a coach could give and I remember when this video first came out and I watched it so many times and still do. I still to this day make arm day my priority and they've grown and made improvements that I never would have without this advice. Know you are missed and I hope your family is doing well. RIP John "Mountain Dog" Meadows.

[@Flawgore]

🙏🏻

[@joeclark2818]

You will be sorely missed John. Such amazing information.

[@mrsmountaindog1851]

❤️

[@johne1083]

I feel as if I wasted many many hours on others videos. Your well spoken, make sense, and go into detail. Thank you for making great videos. Definitely a subscriber.

[@mountaindog1]

Glad it was helpful!

[@richardtrass]

I miss this man more and more. I feel like part of him is with us still with these videos. So much wisdom and expertise/experience.

[@Flawgore]

So unbelievably sad

[@johnwig285]

Wasnt able to watch the video coz John's biceps were blocking it

[@DeathToDrugUsers21]

Use a bpn

[@Riannajean13]

😭

[@imsentinelprime9279]

@@DeathToDrugUsers21 oucc

[@gollygeewilllickerss2390]

*I'm 56 years old and just started lifting weights about a month ago , so glad that I discovered your channel today. I watched shoulders, biceps videos and subscribed. Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge, you are a very good coach!!*

[@mountaindog1]

Welcome aboard!

[@jonmitchell2294]

Don't quit keep going!!

[@mura0]

RIP John. I've known John for years but never watched his videos until now. Amazing info. Huge loss.

[@mrsmountaindog1851]

❤️

[@DaGuyz47]

This guy knows all the little tips that make a massive difference in basic movements. I'm sure most social media fitness people don't even exploit these little things. John is a legend ❤

[@MrNll004]

John just compiled a lifetime of training knowledge into 30 minutes

[@drumsman24]

Now that's a buffed Mark Hamill.

[@connoroneill221]

So that’s what Luke was doing on that island after all

[@mattjohnson6230]

Great video! I've been lifting for 25+ years and found out all of this over the course of time. So glad that it's all in one video for others and you did it in a very informative and humble way. Thanks for sharing

[@jesselenzrokobauer7042]

This is exactly what I’d looked for since months. Nobody out there explained it like you. This is no broscience. You know what you’re talking about. i will see this Video over and over again until I’m doing it right. I’m relatively new to training with weights and i did all the mistakes i could do. Thanks for helping people like me.

[@murderousmayhem6362]

Good luck my man

[@jamesmichaels4979]

Rip mate. I just discovered your channel after hearing about your passing from other channels. I wish i had discovered you sooner. But your legacy is left.

[@mrsmountaindog1851]

❤️

[@AbdAllah-Karim]

What happened

[@The_Last_Stallion]

I was in my competition prep doing cardio when I found John on YT... So many usefull informations and not to mention that he has nice voice I can be listening all day 😁

[@George-um1ke]

I just saw this video again and I cannot believe those things are for free. Maybe this is why John has a so passionate fan base. People realise that this man gives out pure gold every time, not trying to get more views and likes through bs that other 'fitness' youtubers provide. Big thanks sir!

[@mountaindog1]

thank you!!!!

[@MrBr1ghsid3]

I've only just discovered this gentleman's content. Him sharing his experience with us is invaluable. May the earth rest lightly upon him.

[@Tyler-Milliner]

Who else thinks johns kids are going to the most intelligent mass monsters when they get older?

[@crazykorean2268]

They r going to be in the NFL. Of course they will play for Eagles

[@soul.alone.8745]

When the umbilical cord doubles as a resistance band.

[@chezaraeyothers5164]

But delicate enough to yo-yo 🪀💪

[@mrgman3229]

Great guy, fantastic role model for any kid

[@rachaelnugent]

I wish John was my dad

[@primarypenguin]

you're like the bob ross of weight lifting and i'm here for it

[@paulsalvo1150]

Yes! LOL.

[@Boltdriver70]

How could anyone dislike his videos? He's very knowledgeable.

[@-_______________________.___]

May your biceps grow an inch a month for eternity in heaven. RIP you legend

[@jazzerw69]

I've learnt more from you in the few months I've been watching you than from any other youtube creator in years. Thanks a lot man. Keep pumping out the fantastic content.

[@mountaindog1]

thank you!

[@billfergus6973]

Arm day tip is the best advice I've heard in years. So simple and obviously going to make a big difference. Thanks Meadows!

[@tonysimi1776]

THX John, The wonderful thing about Body Building is that it's a thinking mans sport. There is so much nuance. so many ways to vary. It never gets boring. Wonderfull detailed Video.

[@adahbombdon1512]

Great way of putting it.

[@imsentinelprime9279]

I love working out not to pull chicks but to improve myself plus I have self esteem issues and this helps me a lot fitness is the only thing I truly enjoy now other than video games

[@jeremiahzackariot4840]

Yes. This! I am that guy that trained my arms too heavy (biceps). Almost a year ago i got injured. And still i am just recently able to train biceps. But i have to be really careful. I have dropped the weight very low, but sometimes it still hurts. I was able to lift heavy properly. BUT. I am now a firm beliver in "just because you can lift it, doesn't mean you should." And I would say this gets more true with age.

[@AnthonyVenmans]

I have learned more in this 30min workshop than I did in my entire life! Amazing video John!!! Please can you do the same type of video for legs? Quads especially? 😍

[@righteousiron8216]

John.. Still, one beautiful asset to humanity! God Bless You John ✝️

[@GaganDeep007]

We need a triceps video too, John!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@imsentinelprime9279]

Yos

[@CJFranciss]

The fitness industry, strength/bodybuilding community and fans around the world miss you John. RIP

[@mrsmountaindog1851]

❤️

[@seanissomething]

100000% agree with the split thing. You will almost never find a single bodybuilder (natural or otherwise) who has world-class arms who doesn’t have a dedicated arm day 💪🏻 by the time you’ve done all your presses and rows you’re too fried to properly train your arms, plus they’re already weakened.

[@joelr4652]

When John said “no swinging, ok” I felt he said that will so much kindness. I see why John was so loved 🙏

[@user-ph4mg1mh9c]

Brilliant! Realised I’ve been over training my brachial radialis rather than my bicep - thank you

[@scycosnake3964]

My brachiradialis always takes over, lately now my mind/muscle is a lot better in the right, still working on that connection for the left

[@ronnyvoltz4354]

John is the best. Love the instructions and examples with no superego like so many have.

[@theprosico4092]

Came here expecting a yoyo trick, stayed for them guns

[@mountaindog1]

more tricks coming

[@angelgamboa5902]

I miss you a lot John, you were always amazing at giving advice.

[@jamesbenedict7516]

21 reasons why my everything is not growing 😭

[@MrDanielWP]

I realize the OP is probably joking, but to anyone who is seriously having that problem: eat steak, get sleep, and use good form to failure.

[@adriancampbell8310]

haha

[@brandonmason9859]

gRetax G0D just 2 gallons milk a day

[@cranjismcbasketball2118]

My gut is growing!!!

[@MrDanielWP]

@gRetax G0D - TBH, no one actually knows what is optimal because the science on this is completely trash. (Seriously) In my experience, with myself and training partners, cholesterol is HUGE in terms of energy and recovery. Beef is extremely high in protein - 60 grams in an 8 oz serving of Sirloin - and it has good amounts of cholesterol. What the science is clear on is: 1. Carbs are 100% not needed for humans to live healthy lives. 2. Cholesterol is absolutely needed to make new cells. It is required for the membrane wall. The brain needs it, too. 3. Not all protein is the same. Soy or Pea protein is much lower in important Aminos Acids/BCAAs than Whey. Leucine, specifically, is very important in building muscle tissue. Beef is extremely high in all the Amino Acids you need for muscle building. The bottom line is: you need cholesterol for the formation of new muscle cells, in order to form healthy membranes on your new cells. The harder you work out, the more cholesterol your body needs. So, by getting steak, you get tons of protein, cholesterol, and micronutrients like Iron and B vitamins. It also has Creatine. I supplement with Whey and Collagen, but that's less than 50 grams a day. I am eating 280+ grams of protein per day.

[@ridhwankazi9503]

This is easily one of the best trainers man I love how he didn't just say this is the best and everyone should do it clearly shows how educated he is everyone is different and should try stuff and always learn

[@Reidar911]

Good tips for an older guy like me too there. I'm soon 55 and have always had the problem not "feeling" the biceps enough, more forearms. Short term goal to push it from 42,5 to 43 cm, or 17". I'm sure just following a couple of these great tips would do the trick. Great instructive video, much appreciated.

[@stevenl.9737]

You're gone, but still making us stronger every day. You'll never be forgotten sir. My brother-in-law and I would wake up at the crack of dawn and watch all of your content every morning before heading to the gym. He and I both smokers, recovering alcoholics and just unhealthy people in general.. You made us better. Thanks, still and always.

[@M3diaConsumer]

Thanks for the tips John! An arm day would certainly do it, but I also think a lot of people are incorrectly applying full body splits by neglecting isolation work. For instance, I believe Jeff Nippard’s full body 5x/wk split includes 3 direct bicep exercises and 2 direct triceps exercises. I also like How To Beast’s full body format. He does 1 push, 1 pull, 1 legs, and 3 isolation exercises per workout

[@vilhamdutch2962]

So sad this guy is gone such a great person great advice. People pay for the advice he gives for free. I’ve noticed that too when you grip real har in any exercise your strength level goes up.

[@nihilist1680]

The eccentric of the last rep is the best one. I always think that the rep is not complete when the weight is up but when it's down. (depending on exercise though)

[@umeshimalka3627]

I tried the barbell curl variation of yours,it really hits the long head and got a deep burn and a great pump Thanks for giving these kinda tips for free man highly appreciate your work 👍💪

[@KoolGNasBlackThought]

best bicep vid I've seen.. got into the small details that make a big difference but others skip out on talking about

[@thomasgrim4325]

You go so deep on the form but also the psychology of the performance, the work out itself. Love you John, I'm so glad you are doing well. You gave us a he'll of a scare. Keep the great content and please take care.

[@mountaindog1]

Yes! Thank you!

[@petersonalkintor4266]

Complete scientific knowledge....he speaks You listen...he's a living encyclopedia when it comes down to training...excellent sr..

[@luckat0nic]

miss this guy.. he had so many great tips and good informating videos

[@JC-xk6gv]

My goodness John I could listen to you all day. Great information.

[@amperage8032]

Joe Cox Me too. Excellent content and delivery!

[@CacheTaFace]

This is the best lifting channel on youtube, John just lays it all out for you. It's useful, concrete, no bs.

[@Teedawg2530]

Love these videos, I’m 40 now and wish I knew this in my 20’s. I was all about how much weight I can curl & now my elbows hate me lol. I started training smarter about year or so ; all about contraction and negatives. Keep the videos coming!

[@maykmendo1]

John was gold. Can't get enough of his knowledge and coaching. What a huge loss to the community. Such an outstanding guy. I hope his videos are around forever.

[@RichardWilliams-sn7tt]

Such a an amazing and personal presentation, I can imagine you must be a really great guy. Good on you John and thanks again!

[@theondebray]

Nice vid mate, you hit the nail on the head about people throwing up the weights, not doing proper contractions. Also dividing the movements into three parts, muscle at full extension, mid-range, & full contraction, and keeping the muscles under tension with slow movements & releases - that really hurts! All this applies to any muscle group. I've only gotten back into weight training in the last two years (now badly setback), age 68, and I'm really enjoying it, now trying to work out with improvised equipment at home.

[@TheMW3productions]

BRO OMG THANK YOU SO MUCH IM JUST BINGING ALL YOUR VIDEOS THIS IS EXACLTY THE STUFF I NEEDED . ITS LIKE MY OWN PEERSONAL COACH 🙏🏽🙏🏽🥺🥺🥺🥺

[@bigpapaadam1]

Great video! John is missed by many! God bless you John and your Family! Such a blessing to still see all the videos continue to be shown on KZbin! 💪❤

[@MailmanMuscle]

I’m going to start curling in the squat rack so much, that by next year “squatting in the curl rack” will be a thing at my gym. Seriously though, another extremely helpful video.

[@ruizces]

I really like these honest an unselfish advices!

[@mnjnajjar]

The best bodybuilding channel in the history of the internet. Period. We are so lucky that this channel exists. Thanks John. Your are the absolute best!

[@Bizzy71]

Honestly appreciate this video. Too many “fitness experts” have videos about why our biceps aren’t growing and they don’t even have biceps. All I see are trunks here and I am definitely going to take the advice.

[@penitentman4862]

John you are legend! I would love to lift with you one day.

[@amperage8032]

Penitent Man me too

[@JayJay-rn1bf]

RIP I just found your channel and found you’ve gone to rest you will forever live in condolences to your family

[@nicktaylor2496]

The mountain has spoken this is the way!!!!

[@iamthesandog6840]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Your physique was dwarfed by your gentleness and kindness. You are missed. RIP

[@mrsmountaindog1851]

❤️

[@pgbb3597]

Yesss! I get so excited when I see a new Mountaindog video posted

[@kevinVersus]

I wish I had this knowledge in my prime, my god this is pure gold

[@shawnlarkin3373]

This is probably one of the best videos on biceps out there very informative, I have always preached the negative is just as important as the lift. Looking forward to the other videos.

[@mountaindog1]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Richualistik]

Thank you for discussing bicep/elbow tendinitis correlation. I stopped focusing on weight as much as form and mind muscle connection. What a difference it made!

[@Sal_The_Sicilian]

Wow this video alone has explained to me what I've been doing wrong with my biceps. Always felt it only in my forearms as you mentioned in the video. Got to the point where I couldn't even curl as the forearm muscle were in to much pain. Thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge with us all. Me being 49 now and trying to stay healthy and in shape to be around longer for my boys means everything to me. Thank you!

[@joegoldberg5372]

So what do you do now differently?

[@zeeshanafzal5082]

I agree... such a modest, soft spoken, humble guy really is a sad loss .

[@crazykorean2268]

I didn't learn a lot in college for health & fitness major. John should a certification for nutrition and training

[@washout04]

I’ve watched so much on KZbin about lifting. This single video showed me so much more about lifting than all the others.

[@everready2903]

Life was so much simpler in the old days! We only had to tweak diet, training or nutrition! Now we got 21 possible problems!! 😭😭😭

[@roccomarcy]

The amount of knowledge I've gained just from watching a couple of your videos is invaluable. Thank you!

[@franckthetank4977]

John you are a passionate person...bodybuilding is like gold..:)Thanks for sharing all your knowledge and experience through utube...

[@mountaindog1]

My pleasure

[@Campbell1.]

Great stuff John, cant beat old-school training as it stands the test of time so very well. Good health in 2020 mate

[@rolandoramirez4414]

Thank you mr Jhon . This video really was the best you help us all. Even the master bodybuilders.. We all will remember u 4 ever .. You will be an Angel for me every time I start training. THANK YOU SO MUCH SR😭

[@sean9267]

Quality stuff. And thank you for saying the things you may think is "common sense". Some of us beginners need to hear it :)

[@omgaud]

M y dad was a body builder and an "olympic' lifter in 1948. He taught me that strict form was key. Not so much how weight but to pay attention to good form. He also talked about "splinting". In other words using wraps and belts to kid yourself that you were accomplishing gains. You are spot on in this video. He would love this . What's old is new.

[@bashka5743]

Mate you're awesome my gym has the exact same machine I'm doing six sets tomorrow thanks mate 💪💪💪

[@FarikoPacer]

Literally lightened up the weight, did my supination sooner and did my curls seated. On my first rep my felt my biceps more than ever !

[@zeroman155]

6:35 You have to curl in the squat rack! Lol 😂 😁😅 🤣

[@amperage8032]

grand poo-bah and the way he said it. lol Perfect! I replayed it just to see his expression again.

[@adzadz1007]

You know John ! I'm 58yrs young .. from East Brisbane Australia .I really enjoy weight training / natural ! since i started training at home in my garage 2yrs ago i have come a long way ! Thanks to you Sir !! & Thank you.. I have learnt so much from your KZbin videos here !! Always learning ....

[@xXAkitokunXx]

Love this playlist, just free gold.

[@ventagecollections2813]

I never ever seen like this guy on whole of KZbin He’s very calm and quit nice talking A lot of information with nice way and calm Such a an amazing guy Really thanks 🙏

[@hammernightwolf5225]

That is the same for all groups. So push-pull or full body is basically USELESS(unless u r pro athlete). Make a split. Watch your self and add more on the group that is weaker then other parts.. I had a huge basketball triceps.. When I make my back shoulder bigger now my triceps looks smaller...20"(biceps triceps)...

[@turkishexpress]

Been doing this thing for over 20 years and still learn awesome stuff from you. RIP big guy.

[@heathbennettbmazda]

When I squeeze the dumbbells really hard in my overhead press I do feel it in my shoulders a lot more

[@chasenicholson3927]

This was the most helpful video on biceps I have ever seen . Thank you papa John ! Respect ✊ and love . R.I.P

[@mrsmountaindog1851]

❤️

[@MegaFatmandoo]

No no no John. You're supposed to yell "I command you to grow" at your biceps.

[@mountaindog1]

:)

[@hemi5.7awdpursuit5]

Fatmandoo CT FLETCHER for $500 please?? DAILY-DOUBLE👀👀👀

[@krilin31]

yes, he mentioned the preacher curls

[@lakeforkgiants]

What a gold mine of info. I watched it a year ago, and rewatched again today. Learned more that I didn’t grasp last time.

[@gbmccarty4]

This man is a legend in the bodybuilding

[@eliyahum4285]

Find myself re-watching John's videos on a regular basis. Thank you John, you'll always be in our hearts and mind's.

[@DarthNoshitam]

I need a pdf summary/ checklist! (for the whole series! Haha)