21 Reasons Your Shoulders Won't Grow (Simple Fix)

[@mountaindog1]

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

[@tshortbull8683]

Hey uncle john. I been hittin front and side delts on push day and rear and side delts on pull day. So front and rear are workin twice a week but side delts are workin 4 times a week. Thoughts?

[@mountaindog1]

love it!

[@lionheart93]

how about 21 reasons why your legs aren't growing please. help

[@rudyrich9817]

What you're opinion of pain and click during lateral raise? Thks

[@JPMCuisine]

Just punished my rear delts yesterday and got a really good workout using your tips. My rear delts were screaming and I haven't felt that in a long time! Thanks for the tips.

[@whiskyngeets]

Gah. I miss this guy, and I never met him. What a cool dude.

[@wally7071]

That is really sad news, I only just found this guy the other day on here and was already inspired by him to take my shoulder workout to the next level RIP John

[@dubyacallahan5690]

Got the fortune of meeting him a few times, the best was when my wife and I were walking down the street at an outdoor mall and he was walking the same side of the street towards us and I was totally caught off guard because it's just not what you're expecting of course. Even later at night, with no one else around on the outskirts of Easton, he was the most friendly person you'd ever meet. As was his wife. The type of people we should all strive to be like.

[@tenzenrecordings]

Oh man sad news indeed 😞

[@donaldhiley5941]

I miss him to bro... : (

[@johnhartman5507]

100%

[@carlcrott8582]

LOVE that John is both a monster but a dad who's encouraging his kids to nerd out. Ferocity and intelligence make men.

[@Whatsyourbench]

Professor hulk

[@BodyworksPrime]

RIP John. You may have passed away, but your legend never will!

[@Vikenstein]

What happened to him? :(

[@edwardsadosky7231]

⁠ he passed away in his sleep from a pulmonary embolism

[@mikekosloc4712]

Here you go fam. 0:40 1.) Exercise sequence Rear delts 1st side 2nd front 3rd 2:55 2.) Cable position for rear 3:37 3.) Cable position for side 4:30 4.) Dumbbell position for front 5:37 5.) Partial rear 6:40 6.) Partial side 9:35 7.) Elbows in front 9:43 8.) Arc dumbbells 10:50 9.) Partial range of motion 11:40 10) Exercise profile 12:05 11.) Strength curve 12:40 12.) Opposite -- Heavy in weakest position 14:42 13.) if no equipment just partials 15:32 14.) Part of shoulder you work facing up 17:40 15.) Make weights lighter to isolate 18:07 16.) Over & Backs 19:35 17.) Spider crawls 21:45 18.) Pronate hands on rear delts 22:05 19.) Let your muscles relax 22:45 20.) No shrugging 23:45 21.) Separate shoulder day

[@rhicezenking9357]

You forgot solving rubik's cube 7:25

[@psychlyeslg]

@@rhicezenking9357 shhh that's a surprise for others

[@jzaylia1]

♥️♥️♥️

[@DrAdnan]

Peco Dimeski you’re a hero

[@ananthakrishnan573]

Thank you very much 🤝

[@ALF3RJ4NI]

Video: alright hi everybody john meadows here. My heart: *suddenly feels warm*

[@tshortbull8683]

Facts. John is my favorite fitness youtuber for exactly that reason. Watchin him reminds of an uncle passing on his knowledge.

[@exiverence]

The nicest bodybuilder on KZbin. Or maybe...ever

[@KUfraskins]

Nobody can say a bad thing about him. Such a good dude

[@Daniel_WR_Hart]

For a second I thought this was a heart attack joke

[@bbtank3000]

@@Daniel_WR_Hart Same

[@texas_guy_85]

I love how all trainers want to charge for Information, who have okay bodies. And with technology these days, we can learn for free from this pro body builder. Who would have thought one day that my personal trainer would be John Meadows!! Free knowledge.

[@AlexKing-md1be]

I understand the spirit of what you're saying. When a trainer charges for information it's not a matter of gate keeping and profiting off of the access though, it's an energy exchange between their effort of organizing that information in a way that provides objective results and the work you put into making that extra money to exchange for their services. The information becomes THAT more valuable because you both had to invest a bit of yourself into giving it context and application. Not saying that somebody can't be self driven enough to figure everything out for free (KZbin, free classes, books), but even the best trainers have paid mentors in the past or exchanged energy with them in some way to find value in that info. The amount of info that John and trainers like him share is amazing though, I'm stoked it's becoming the new normal to be educators rather than salesman! :)

[@thomashald6750]

@@AlexKing-md1be well explained

[@Isaiah-ft5nx]

It's just a matter of how studious you are and how much time you have. Can you research, find the information you're looking for, filter out the good from the bad information, and apply it without external support? The average gym novice doesn't even know who John is, let alone what a barbell is for.

[@JosephEGlaser]

Best combination if you need it is a decent trainer in real time combined with information to give you more of a background. i self taught a lot of my training and had decent gains at times but there were gaps in knowledge that i had to fill by ongoing reading and watching and occasionally using a professional

[@junkyard-p1s]

@@Isaiah-ft5nx Definition of a barbell: A button you push on a doorway to gain entrance into a dive bar after hours.🍻🤣

[@camweb3192]

Therapist: “Buff Mark Hamil isn’t real, he can’t hurt you” Buff Mark Hamil:

[@starfeel6127]

Okay but he still won't hurt you

[@clarencejanjimenez8397]

Or buff simon pegg

[@rodiculous9464]

luke swolewalker

[@afrog2666]

@@rodiculous9464 Swolewalker lol xD

[@DBFitness13]

RIP legend. We will forever watch your videos and enjoy your intros!

[@agusbentlage9735]

Why is buff Mark Hamil interrupting my 21 reasons you can't solve rubix cubes video?

[@MonstaTrapz]

😂

[@sansiveria578]

Wahhh 😆

[@gmack3739]

You win the internet today

[@jonathans4649]

I couldn't stop laughing when I read this

[@otrak69]

u got me dying

[@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."

[@ChrisFerretti]

Never got the chance to meet you but I watch your videos almost every night (I still do). Even though you’re on the other side, you’re still teaching us. I wish there were words to express the gratitude I have for you and the countless videos you and your team put up. No agenda - just trying to help the next generation of bodybuilders. I’m just so sorry you’re gone…Gonna blow out shoulders extra hard for you tomorrow. Thank you for everything John. Your teachings and wisdom still live on for all of us, EVERYDAY. You touched more lives than you’ll ever know. We all miss you brother. 🙏

[@scoobtoober2975]

The content john put out there is incredible. I'm just a regular weakling, no experience really. Some un-guided with no results. Now i know why. Every video has incredible low term results based help. Thank's to John. Keep it u everyone, because some day you'll be on the other side too.

[@juantamad6576]

6:16 I totally agree with John, the number of reps is just a guide and our muscles can't count anyway, they only feel.

[@DeathToDrugUsers21]

This is my favorite KZbin fitness series. Decades of knowledge packed into a short video. Excellent thanks John

[@fluffywumper8777]

RIP to the most genuine guy I never met. You showed me that it’s possible to be kind, humble, and a beast at the same time. 🤙🏽

[@AnthonyRodriguez-zo6pu]

John is the bob ross of bodybuilding he talks smooth and intelligently and makes you want to work out just like bob makes me want to paint 🤙🏾

[@nicrowe6987]

Anthony Rodriguez hahah so true

[@conniealldis]

We'll put some shoulders here, and make them nice and round

[@pikasalsachu]

Throwing a dumbell on the toes, and he would say "its a happy accident"

[@larsjohansson6668]

Your son's smile!! That smile from children when they succeed makes the day. That is what I loved when I was teaching(quit because of the teachers..;))

[@dunkzilla5913]

John you are an absolute legend man, I’ve had shoulder injuries due to bad form since high school (self taught) everything you just said really explains why I sometimes have pain RIP Big John

[@SivanMundru]

What a remarkable man! He truly embodied humility. None of his suggestions or advice ever came across as arrogant or carried an "I know better" attitude. I learned so much from him. I only wish I had the chance to meet him in person. Rest in peace to a humble and exemplary human being.

[@andrewrihn870]

I've always had smaller shoulders, but I started using the heavy weight partials and the seated front raises about 2 months ago, and have definitely seen gains. Thank you!

[@qp12qp]

You sir, generously provide the most honest, valuable and complete non-BS, non-blah-blah, to the point, specialized information than anyone else out there, you're miles ahead all of them! They just eat your dust! This is about the 3d video of yours I'm watching and you have won me over already! I feel grateful to you and I wish you all the luck in your life!

[@craigm8983]

Jeff Cavaliere's heart got warm at 10:07 - "I'm just not a fan of the behind the neck press"

[@Wolf-hd1hr]

@Mark Parks best for cracking up your shoulders

[@caineashcroft6134]

it also dropped at the side lateral raises

[@jurgendemeyere9068]

O man.. I’ve watched this probably 50 times …and still learning! Mountaindog, John … Thanks for sharing all this knowledge , all these years.. RIP 😢👊❤️💪 …

[@LuisHernandez-yz1xb]

Yoyo and Cube. Doing great Alexander. Thanks for the series John...

[@mountaindog1]

you bet!

[@motominded5275]

Just starting watching these vids, this guy is on another level...no ego, no BS, not cocky, not demeaning, not judgemental. He know his craft well enough that he has nothing to prove and lacks the typical BS ego you see in a lot of vids like this...

[@enes_kocak21]

The first 5 minutes have more information than most of the fitness industry. Love your videos good man especially really enjoyed that commercial break with your kid solving the rubiks cube.

[@angelgamboa5902]

It's crazy how talented is your son man! Just like his old man! Thank you for the knowledge I've been training for 10 years and I see younger people doing the same things I did ten years ago, I wish I had advise like yours in the past, it would have saved me many lesions and years of progress.

[@mountaindog1]

I appreciate that!

[@SONSONPAUL]

How to boulder your shoulders with John "Mr. Rogers" Meadows! Thanks John for all your insights into training! Great ambassador to the fitness community!

[@eyeseeyou3322]

Man.. these 21 Reasons videos are absolute gold mines of information!! I agree with his comment about training shoulders first before chest. I usually do a light, high rep set of Arnold presses before bench just to get the engagement as my shoulder joints and anterior delts have always been (working on it) the weakest eccentric point of my bench press. R.I.P. to an absolute legend. Thanks for passing on powerful knowledge!

[@A1meesh]

Jon is honestly my go to when it comes to anything fitness related. He’s forgot more than people will ever know about fitness and makes everything easy to understand. Thank you so much for great content!!!

[@Supreme_Pain]

Humble, intelligent, grainy and full of great information 👍👍

[@mountaindog1]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@JESUSISKING77742]

That’s kids so talented I can tell he’s going to be successful when he’s older

[@psychlyeslg]

We call it skill

[@marshall322]

his son is really skilled too

[@yourmom705]

anything can happen in life

[@NikkiGregory]

My trainer has me use 5lbs and a LOT of time under tension & my shoulders are popping. Shoulder pain prevents heavy lifting but it's amazing what you can achieve with light weights. She knows what she's doing 💪

[@andyfatknob9403]

The partials on rear and side delts have been a staple of shoulder days since I first saw you do them. The burn is awesome!

[@liftbig03]

What a tragic loss. He seemed like such a genuinely humble guy who liked to help others gain success. Thank you for keeping this channel going.

[@arunkhanna2496]

DUDE!!! Your son’s rubic’s cube skills are on point! That was so impressive! And thanks for the shoulder tips!

[@alexwing4586]

Happy with this little KZbin find! It’s like stumbling across a pot of gold compared to most other workout videos. Cheers!

[@n0kodoko143]

Thank you for the knowledge. Legends never die, still learning from you after death.

[@christianvandergriff6118]

Man I just started lifting a year ago and all o have done is your exercises. I’ve gone and made routines off of your exercise index videos and I couldn’t be happier!!

[@benjaminbaumgardner7620]

Dudes got a great grasp of how to keep the shoulders healthy without making it complicated; from a PT

[@mountaindog1]

thank you! if I mess anything up feel free to correct me!

[@danwest9900]

Thank you, John! My shoulders have been lagging behind the rest of my body, and it's because I typically feel a lot of pain in the front of my shoulder near the Acromion process. I tried your deltoid tips today, and I slayed my deltoids - all three heads. They still feel tired hours later. And no pain in my shoulder!!! Thanks for sharing.

[@mountaindog1]

yes sir!

[@GonadOBrien]

I finally got my fingers untangled after attempting Alex's last yo-yo trick just in time for shoulder day. I'm looking forward to trying out these delt tips tonight. 👍

[@mountaindog1]

:)

[@Ublomor]

John, I follow several channels for advices on training but you are definitely the BEST, for technical value and for the elegant presentation. Thanks

[@cindylee8941]

Wow, I solve rubrics cube by peeling and resticking the stickers lol

[@kjay5452]

Me too!🤣

[@draekan2753]

An easier way to do that would be to just take it apart and put it back together solved

[@gravellergear4703]

Or repaint colors lol

[@ahmadshokry5945]

Just don't miss it up .. and it's always solved

[@kylez2141]

@Beaujangles McJiggle vitamix or ninja?

[@GoatOfTheWoods]

I can listen to John talk for hours on end. And the info is gold.

[@g_raff_har8518]

Next one: 21 reasons your quads won't grow. I need that quad sweep John

[@christiansanchezplasencia5882]

X2

[@milimaximus1624]

Need it too!! 💪🏻

[@2jmajjic]

Asap!

[@Miisanthrop]

Just point your feet outwards on leg press, squats and hacks and wait 1-2 years

[@g_raff_har8518]

I find it best to put my feet close together, I feel it burn and pump the outside wayyyy more

[@I-am-326]

What a fountain of knowledge this fella was. Seemed like a real lovely fella too. Thanks for the videos. All the best to the family

[@graceintheplace13]

Loving the clips of Alexander! What a smart young man! Great job, Mountain Dad!

[@patrickscahill254]

You're an exceptional teacher with insights that I believe that you impart because you truly care about helping people. Bravo

[@shelleywallace1228]

These are fantastic tips, I’ve been trying to grow my shoulders for awhile... I’m adding all these in now!! Thank you so much for putting this knowledge out for us from years of your experience, the best teacher!! Love your straightforward approach to the sport.

[@keithgroom4821]

I miss John. But he does do a good job of staying around through his videos. Thank you guys for keeping it going!

[@MadLicha]

John..This series is the absolute dog's bollocks! Thank you man, been waiting on this one. Looking forward to the next

[@theoadams1119]

I remember reading Johns Mountain Dogg training on T nation like 7 years ago. Ever since then I have been in Man love. Thank you john, you are appreciated. Also the father of my baby delts.

[@adrianmitchell7896]

I definitely agree that the shoulders are misunderstood, and that they have the potential to benefit from a limited range of motion. I've incorporated some of these techniques, and have seen gains. Furthermore, that Rubik's Cube segment straight up blew my mind. Your son is a Wiz! As always, thanks for the quality content John.

[@mountaindog1]

you betcha!

[@busyrand]

My God this high-quality content!!! Just when I think I know it all, this channel how little I do actually know... I tried your shoulder press variation just now and it made a massive difference in my shoulder joint pain. I thought it was because I was weak in the lift, but I'd never questioned the assumption and I'm not weak at anything. I was doing full range of motion, and pressing vertically with a behind the head alignment with dumbells... No wonder it was painful!. Thank you for this.

[@mountaindog1]

you bet!

[@TimeOut210]

Thanks John. Your advice on shoulder training has been really useful to me. I have some unpleasant shoulder issues and the heavy low-partials and light high-partials for side delts, is working wonders. :)

[@geefizz4491]

What a awesome video. No bull, no plugs, just a experienced and knowledgeable guy giving loads of helpful information, thank you!

[@mountaindog1]

Glad it was helpful!

[@iraqmuzic1]

Incredible advice. I did shoulders today believe or not after the workout I couldn’t even lift my arms to drink my shake 🤕and I did 60 reps!... Thank you so much John🤜🤛

[@joepierri5192]

Hi John... your simplicity and honesty in explaining the workout is genuine.

[@gabrielsuarez1160]

The kid can solve the cube too?!? John, you created a legend !!! 😭💪🏽

[@Ben-sv9op]

Learning so much from this man even though I’ve been working out for many many years so sad he passed away such great videos so many great little tips just amazing . Rest In Peace

[@robertarnold7187]

I’m a 25 year weight/ bodybuilding/powerlifting guy.. Arnold’s Encyclopedia was my first bible. As a 50 year old retired police officer I’m always looking for tips. I do Highland Games Strongman events during the summer months so I still do a fair amount of heavy training. I really learned a few things watching your posts. Just wanted to say thank you. Take care. :)

[@ianinnes5923]

Thank you John for the great advice. I have a skinny build and I was wondering how to get my shoulders to grow. All the best.

[@Zeusbeer]

I am doing the nucleus overload tactic on side laterals, where I do 100 each day (bodyweight) and add 5 more reps every day, I am starting to get some serious gains and my overhead standing press is also improving

[@kddk8584]

You were one of a kind John. Thank you and thank who everyone is running this channel.

[@riconater3215]

This series is fire! I have already learned so much! Thanks John!

[@miket6180]

The wealth of knowledge this man has. Thanks for the longevity tips.

[@anthonyluisi7096]

John , so your son has incredible brain , eye hand coordination ... the next great Topgun fighter pilot 👏👏👏👏

[@aldomontufar3228]

I never stop learning from this great dude! God bless his family and give them strength for his loss.

[@EliteSports24]

You’re the man, John. Great video.

[@ZachAdkinsGuitar]

The fastest I ever solved a rubik's cube was 17 seconds. I've commented in the past about this, and I just love that you are so proud of your son. He's very smart and talented. He would probably have an amazing musical brain as well. Great job with your gains and career. But, even better job being a great father and showing off your kid. These are the little gems in your videos I look forward to 💪

[@mikejr716]

The "partial lat raise" you demonstrated is BEAST!!! I forgot where I learned that oe from, but this one idiot, I mean dude at the gym, tried "correcting" me & I looked at his build & laughed. It actually helped to get my regular lateral raises stronger. Good tips like always.

[@Crimson12nd]

Thank you dear John. Although I have been working out for 30 years, I am still learning from you. You are a great man :)

[@chriscascio3938]

Mountain, my shoulders are burnin like fire. I' m 50 and haven't had a pump like this in a real good while. STRETCH THE SHOULDERS

[@aamotrans2775]

I watched this again it's amazing how much I've missed the first time. Great attitude with great knowledge. Thank you!

[@cartm3n871]

I did a complete shoulder workout using all of the exercises and tips in this vid. I couldn't raise my arms for a week. Best tips ever.

[@pjcrov5306]

I learned all the shoulder "safety" stuff the hard way. But this guy explained everything i learnt and i just wish i watched this guys vids before i got injured. I really appreciate this guy ❤️

[@marcellocapone4925]

The are the best - specially the shoulder health stuff. I'm definitely trying those spider crawls.

[@radekcrlik5060]

There are tons of people explaining how to do the exercises. But you! You also explain why. I really appreciate these videos. Thanks a lot.

[@MindOverEverything]

Good stuff! I've been doing delts before chest for years. Right now I do OHP, chest, triceps, then high rep DB laterals to finish. I do rear delts on back day as a finisher. It's unconventional, but it works for me.

[@jtrain3113]

You have helped me heaps mate......I’ve got all those old injuries from 25 years ago still bothering me I’m going to try all your helpful tricks.....thanks a million and happy new year mate!!! 👌🇦🇺🙏

[@mattheimbaugh5471]

Wow. I started my Rubik's cube back in 1987 and i still haven't finished it. Impressive kiddo.

[@mountaindog1]

me neither

[@stephenelkins9609]

You're, the best. I use resistance bands because they're cheap, light weight and mobile. Also keeps me from a gym membership and taking up space in my house. But I take the information and workouts you provide and apply the same range of motion using bands. Thank you very much.

[@johnjamison4579]

"Hi everybody, John Meadows here. I went out to home depot and got my bicep veins replaced with a garden hose" In all seriousness, how do you suggest developing a mind muscle connection in shoulders? I'm lucky to a really good connection to most of the muscles in my body just naturally, but not so much of one in my shoulders. Do you think you could have a video on developing the mind muscle connection?

[@mountaindog1]

haha!

[@RDS_Armwrestling]

Try German volume training - 10 sets of 10 side lateral raises with the cable machine, I'd say you'll feel your shoulders after set 10!

[@RDS_Armwrestling]

You could also do pause reps at the top of each rep to keep the tension on the delt

[@JoshuaKevinPerry]

For me. Dumbells and no lockout. On seated military press, pull your front delts together to raise the dbs, no lockout high reps

[@belt1749]

John Jamison try doing a 1/2 second iso at the top and hold the weight at the top of a lateral raise. 10-20ish reps maybe, you should definitely be feeling it. Stop any swinging and keep good ROM and you should kinda just feel it naturally tbh

[@CSSdelvzy]

you're a great father John, it's always good to see your son smashing out tricks, rubix cube is hard i use to try when i was younger but gave up haha i was rooting for him to finish before the buzzer! and as always, really enjoy your content, genuine, informative and full of tricks. thanks John

[@mountaindog1]

you bet!

[@neven8ivan]

I'm liking these "why it won't grow" series. Like father like son. That kid attacks the Rubik's cubes the same way John attacks delts.😀

[@USRA1971]

This is one of if not the best shoulder routine advice I've seen. John is obviously concerned about shoulder damage and how to effectively train them without long term negative impact. I can't imagine why anyone would give this vid a thumbdown but I try not to concern myself with negativity anyway. That's a polite way of saying that there are a lot of idiots watching youtube.

[@Cougar139tweak]

25 minutes just felt like 5 learned a $hitload, Subscribed!!!

[@daveforbes4523]

Excellent video John. Im 55 years old and last year I had my supraspinatus and my infraspinatus repaired as well as my bicep reattached, I have since then fully recovered with a slight range of motion issue that is still in progress. I totally agree with avoiding behind the neck pressing and focusing on the rear delts first has kept me pain free. I appreciate you share this with us all!! Thanks again!!

[@heftygainz]

"If your chest is good, but your shoulders are mehhhh". Lol dammit John I felt like you were looking right at me when you said that!

[@michaelmunday6808]

We miss you John just watched this video as fuel for my shoulder day. The knowledge you helped spread will always live on.

[@growstronger6708]

The dog! this content is so good man your knowledge is invaluable

[@elevatefitness2982]

Great video John! Young bodybuilders are very fortunate to have free detailed information like this out there 👌

[@Dejwik]

Always great tips. The triceps one helped my injured shoulder alot, so this will be great

[@bobydee4828]

Polska

[@jamesfreestone624]

This video came at just the right time for me as I have a rotator cup injury and its proving difficult to over come. Thanks john👍👍

[@ellenjayne5573]

Just want to say the spider exercises for shoulder stability have helped SO much!! After the first time I did it I felt relief after having a minor shoulder injury for 4 months.... thank you so much John!!

[@NUMBER_74]

You need a new video named "21 reasons You can't solve the Rubik's Cube!" As always, awesome video!

[@mountaindog1]

21 reasons why you can't yo yo

[@sravanakumarkarnati3295]

Your videos are packed with useful information. Not just what to do but what not to do. Thank you!!

[@mountaindog1]

Glad it was helpful!

[@TheMolina297]

Also, you could do Meadows rows for rear delts as well. I’ve done them and they burn like fire.

[@g_raff_har8518]

I love those high row type movements for rear delts. I'm surprised he didn't mention anything like that

[@mountaindog1]

i definitely like those..could have done another 21 tips

[@Saitama95Rage]

The exact and perfect video for shoulder that I have been searching for years... thank you