My Last Interview with Charles Poliquin - RIP My Friend - You are Missed

[@tfitness4u]

John Meadows was everything good about this industry, this country and this world. I listened to “Starry Night 🎼” at 3am this morning and I cried thinking about John Meadows and some of the words of compassion and peace that came out of his mouth

[@trevorrisley5419]

That’s awesome you shared this, man. I feel the same way that you do. I feel like I lost my favorite uncle, a second dad, the world’s best big brother; he encompasses everything great in a human. I’m so eternally grateful that I had the absolute pleasure to meet him for the first time just two short months ago.

[@billyaubin5360]

You cried?! Pussy.

[@gary_michael_flanagan_wildlife]

Great sentiment. I think about John all the time. He helped me a great deal by answering my questions on my Instagram page and with all his videos. He was always real and reached so many of us. Every time I train in the gym, I think of him. Today I was just doing rear delt heavy partials on an incline bench as well as heavy side partials. Following his training has been a real help to me. But he is also an amazing person in general and will be greatly missed.

[@TonyFontanesi]

Gone too soon. One incredible health and fitness contributor paying tribute to another legendary contributor....both now living on in our memories. RIP Mountain Dog. Both you and Charles are missed.

[@ignaciohinojosa4287]

Two of the greatest gone 😞 , rest in peace John❤️

[@Mike-vi9jg]

TIMESTAMP 2:08 RIP John. Your Legacy and ideas will live on. I'm still learning from you day after day thanks to your archive of videos. AND EVERYONE will remember you as a good person. I wouldn't trust anyone (if I every met anyone) that spoke bad about you. Just a genuine great guy and father, that's what you were John and hence will be remembered as.

[@stevecook6136]

John, you are already a legend brother, and a kindhearted one at that. I remember guys talking about you and the mtn dog diet on Promuscle forum YEARS AGO! Thank you for sharing this with us, I can hear the sadness in your voice, I'm sorry for your loss. God bless Charles Poliquin.

[@Sayit9297]

Really refreshing to hear Charles asking the questions for a change. What a legend. I heard about John on a podcast with poliquin btw. Thanks John

[@mountaindog1]

welcome

[@Sayit9297]

Yeah I was listening to this(strength) podcast called under the bar where the presenter mentioned that poliquin was doing some hardcore training with the mountain dog. And I remember thinking who the hell is that? Anyways I'm glad I finally stumbled across your channel man! You're doing a great job. Quality content minus all the bells and whistles that everyone else uses these days. With all due respect off course.

[@Pitbull14218]

Two amazingly talented/knowledgeable people that have given so much to this world, they certainly will always be looked at as Legends. Rest in peace

[@jedi_knight_PhD]

All those great things you said about Charles was also true about you. We will miss you John Meadows, thank you for everything brother !

[@skitzoo242]

I learned so much from Charles. .I was always looking at his videos ever since i was a kid. . Thank you for a tribute for him, and im glad we can keep learning from you now John.

[@Josh_Tsu1067]

2:32 gives me chills and sadness

[@jasontexas10]

Ugh.

[@busyrand]

I love your initial point about Fasting. I'm currently doing a prolonged Fast similar to the one I did this time last year and had massive success. My favorite benefit was the improved liver function, improved pumps from food assimilation, and mental strength from controlling my consumption patterns. I love the thoughts you shared, especially the protein stuff too. I respond beautifully to starches and lower amounts of protein. It's great seeing you interviewed for a change. The questions you were asked really help to focus on simplicity too. You're a gem.

[@NicholasRachuna]

Great interview and very well spoken introduction to Poliquin. Thanks you, John!

[@pretty_flaco]

2:25 wow

[@ckgoh]

Charles was the first to implement thick bar/fat gripz training to counter elbow issue. RIP...

[@liquidsquid101]

Sorry for your loss MD. He sure was a legend. I couldn't help but notice his very fast and shallow breathing. His heart was clearly struggling :(

[@TheKertPlays]

Tragic loss, saw him 7 days before his death at my local gym in Estonia. Truly a legend.

[@duramax78]

Wow looking at hindsight look at his breathing, he’s having a hard time, r.i.p.

[@F.G.30.4.91]

Always had :(

[@leouisegrech722]

He was an amazing man. He will be truly missed. I was absolutely shocked by his passing and deeply.upset. I am proud to be Canadian as he was as well No bullshit straight forward well studied and someone who will not be forgotten.

[@dylankirkpatrick9522]

The best strength coach of all time and he’s learning and listening almost the entire time, it’s beautiful to see.

[@jonressler9794]

Sorry for the loss of your friend John. R.I.P Charles Poliquin.

[@PissaniMethod]

I was scrolling through some old photos came across a screenshot of one of his posts where he mentions hiring you as his coach. He certainly respected your years and knowledge. Charles set a certain standard as both a coach and human being. Thank you for keeping the legacy alive in your own way. He’s motivated me to keep practicing my own theories even if there’s no committee ready to approve it. May the journey continue for us all. “Give back.”

[@jayakram5956]

Sorry for the loss ,R.I.P ! !

[@mangoMango-ck3et]

Both great men, have passed on,, John, you are sadly missed too,,we're all so lucky your videos live on,,, because you are loved by many,,a humble humble human being,.R.I.P. John.

[@kaminski3036]

I'm sorry John, i don't know much about Charles Poliquin because I live in Albania but what I hear from you and i can understand it is a painful loss and deserve to be remembered with respect

[@LifeandLiesSyra]

2 splendid people I will miss incredibly...

[@jameswalker1210]

Great interview, very insightful, thoughtful, & full of wisdom, Thanks John for sharing!

[@FredFlintstone21]

Thanks for reflecting about Charles and sharing the tips you and Charles discussed. Awesome video! 👍👍

[@thunderkat5282]

You are also missed!

[@johnswaim3919]

Charles Poliquin was definitely ahead of his time his legacy will remain immeasurably beneficial.

[@robertsiler8924]

Sorry for ur loss brother. God bless.

[@valman008]

Sorry for your loss John.

[@earlduke3035]

Two great legends. RIP

[@SayWhatSuca]

It's sad that both of these men have passed. Charles changed the way I trained and am so incredibly grateful for the work he did.

[@adria3746]

Thanks a lot for sharing this interview with Charles.

[@rezo61]

We do, we remember you as a great human and your knowledge is still with us!

[@vanorsdelry]

Such a great guy, so sad that he is gone.

[@jimkotantonis6079]

Well said ..... Charles is very missed!! Miss his humour! But you're right John .... he's always the first to say where he got his ideas from!!! RIP Charles

[@supermegaultraalphaomega]

You're a class act John. Thank you. Legends Never Die

[@sudhirjoshi8888]

Thank u for sharing this sir. RIP Charles

[@ricksikora7270]

I'm so sad. Learned so much from coach Poliquin over the years.

[@zhanazhana1001]

Sorry for your loss & May God bless you and his family ❤️

[@AussieAngeS]

7 thumbs down on this video for honouring a great man? Shame on you all who gave this video a thumbs down 😠

[@FredFlintstone21]

My guess is a few of em bumped the thumbs down on their phone and didn't realize it.

[@AussieAngeS]

Blow By Racing Keeping up with the Jones you are stupid as well as rude. Go find some manners.

[@factzrfacts]

I guess those thumb downs are from vegan subscribers Lol. I think he once said something in the line of - vegans have lower iq

[@AussieAngeS]

Blow By Racing Keeping up with the Jones yeah right! That is still disrespectful and unnecessary to type on anyone’s channel.

[@roccogarcia2037]

I think that Jonh has a point honouring a legend Fit Angie John ok my opinión Is a legend to !!!! I dont think that you have the knowalege to critizise the awesome trainer that John meadows Is !!!!!!!! John you also aré a legend !!!!!!!!!!!!

[@te340]

Two of the most intelligent AND nicest guys in the business. Rest In Power Kings

[@LittoSan]

John you have inspired me so much, not only to pursue goals in the gym but also goals in life, I did not believe in nutrient timing and intra workout nutrition but after watching your videos and trying it for myself I have seen great progress in my recovery. I owe a lot to you, just know that you have a great legacy

[@shawndaniel2719]

It’s awful you are both gone way too soon!!! Pioneers of the industry!!! Rip both of you gentlemen!!!!

[@mikebuc8847]

Awesome interview...great insight, lots of good points. Thank you for sharing!

[@russellmitchell1579]

Holy shit. I didn't know he past away. I time I saw him was when I competed back in '06. Really nice guy. Underrated Pioneer. He made tons of breakthrough principles. My favorite is losing bodyfat with cardio, 40/30/30 before it was popular and trademarked. Tons of other training routines for efficiency. I remember him back in the Muscle Media 2000 w/ Dan Duchaine & Doctor X. RIP Charles Thks to both for sharing

[@wesleyestes7176]

I miss muscle media 2000, that's were I first read coach poliquin.

[@fletcherroberts7446]

Thanks for the video. Charles was amazing. I respect his theories and attended his seminars and studied his readings. He gave you a lot of credit for having a great training program. It's exciting to know there are many great coaches out there that not only know their stuff but they impact individuals!

[@ogdenville]

We lost a good one....R.I.P Charles

[@robowarriorx]

To me, Poliquin was the Iron Guru 2.0, he definitely picked up the torch where Gironda left off, and I mean that with the utmost respect and the highest compliments. Always followed him on T-Nation, his personal website, and I do have a couple of his books floating around. He both pioneered, and also helped to innovate and refine the best practices of the past, combining them with the advances in technology and medicine that we have today. Great stuff, really, and one of the few who truly can be called a Guru.

[@robowarriorx]

As a side note, on the fasting, definitely have to agree. I don't have the level of digestive issues that I know that you have, but I do have TMS, type 2, and either Hashimoto or celiacs (getting the labs finally figured out in a couple weeks) and it has helped a ton. I do go a little low on energy from time to time, but I can say as a natural lifter who is over 230 (smooth, but trying to cut) I definitely am able to at least maintain my strength and mass...but I also have been lifting more than half my life! I also wanted to speak to what you said about the heavy heavy lifting, as I get older, I find that, if my form isn't on 100%, the heavy lifts will absolutely wreck me. I can still go hard and heavy, but I have to take those extra warm up sets, and for me, I don't do a bunch of stretches, but I work through the movement, pyramiding up the weight as I go, but using the same movement every single time, whether its an empty bar or 5 plates, the movement doesn't change...that's probably one of my biggest personal pieces of advice to younger guys out there! And as soon as you feel anything off, the slightest twinge, it's time to back off. I like not having my lower back hurt so bad that my legs go numb after I get home..sort of defeats the purpose.

[@mountaindog1]

agreed 1000% on the form

[@karenb.2012]

Hi John, I’m so sorry for your loss!

[@radsthetics]

In my fitness journey, Charles is my reference for everything. Thank you, Charles.

[@NegotiableHemingway]

Sorry for your loss big dog. He sounded like a hell of a guy and full of knowledge.

[@hauntedhill]

The mountain of information Charles left behind will assure his legacy lives on ..for generations! The best solid information in the early days of Muscle Media 2000 (bodybuilding magazine) was written by Charles. There was also (for those old enough to remember) a 3 part audio tape interview that Muscle Media put out around the mid 90's, so much information it couldn't be contained in one tape! I just dug them out to make sure I still had them. In today's day and age where "experts" seem a dime a dozen, Charles Poliquin was the real deal and has been for decades...and always will be! Thanks for posting this John!

[@goku445]

We can only hope his death will be useful for understanding that bro science and keto diet don't work. RIP

[@josedelarosa909]

My condolences Mountain 🏔 Dog 🐕

[@johnwest9643]

Very cool video so sorry for your loss praying for you and his family

[@tomhines3404]

The more content I've read and watched from Charles Poliquin, the more I have realized what a gold mine of knowledge and understanding he was in the athletic world. Condolences to you John, and Charles's family friends.

[@ClassicK1rk]

This was absolutely awesome to listen to. I’m very upset that I am just now discovering the genius that was Charles poliquin 🤘

[@FMJM0717]

Learned about you because of Charles. Thanks for posting this

[@TeBateDoamneDoamne]

Yes, i knew it, Sir John is rewarding me for a great leg workout with this amazing interview. I am sorry for your loss Sir John :( I bet Charles was a great guy and his work will help many people in the upcoming years for sure !

[@shawndaniel4343]

Crazy to think he did this video and now 2 greats are gone way to early !!!! It’s just too tragic what’s been going on in the health and fitness industry lately !!! It’s gotta stop

[@adambryan1146]

John your already a legend. You are my fave bodybuilder, thank you for all the great content.

[@LyndonEA]

Sorry for your loss MD.. CP had such immense knowledge

[@briancoville5109]

Amazing vid john ....rip Charles

[@veskolaskov6757]

Now you will be together again... rest in peace Jonh

[@edwardfortae2350]

Great interview. Sorry to hear he passed away.

[@azman778]

Mr Meadows you are up there don’t ever doubt that, you da man 💪🏽👍🏼🙏🏼

[@littledude6863]

"obsession is a good thing until it eats into your life" god that quote hits home. great video as always!

[@azman778]

Huge loss of one of the few true gurus he, along with his knowledge will be missed 💪🏽

[@Meangenehimself]

2 absolute LEGENDS. Rest In Peace.

[@indigohippo82]

Sorry for your loss, great video

[@jboandlkramer6197]

Two legends. R.I.P John +Charles.

[@antlercow6685]

RIP! looked like an amazing guy

[@robinfielding9506]

You do that to in your training tips. I seen you do it. This is something I learned from so an so. You are a great coach

[@_JaySho]

My condolences 🙏🏾

[@markbarrett50]

Thank you for this.

[@luismartins6995]

You are very good person, I would not follow you and watch your videos 2 or 3 times if you weren't a good person believe me, thank you for all you taught me in your videos, thank you one million times

[@micpadovano]

Thank you for sharing this pearl, John : )

[@ek7473]

I so wish there were more people like you and Charles in this world! By the way John, you have to live a long life because we need your advice to be a better lifter!

[@mountaindog1]

thank you. I just got a few messages about Charles, and the kind things he said about me. Sad morning. Miss him.

[@Simon-talks]

now we have neither ;(

[@eleanorday1854]

@@Simon-talks 😓

[@chrissims604]

I cant believe this is the first time im hearing about this. HAD TO GOOGLE his name to find out when he passed. I get on youtube everyday and somehow there wasnt a video that popped up for it. RIP

[@luismartins6995]

Sorry for your loss,

[@dkvikingkd233]

oh man, I loved that dude!

[@nickmcgarvey6463]

Thank you for this, before I even view it.

[@joelpineda2042]

John Meadows and Charles Poloquin were truly truly ahead in training and nutrition. Time Under Tension was first mentioned by Charles and that that was truly wat caused muscles to grow. When I discovered that I NEVER looked back.

[@futbot6677]

We will remember you John!!

[@trishafle]

John, this was a wonderful interview, and fun actually surprised to see that you were the one being interviewed by such a legend, which kind of makes you a legend also!❤ I'm deeply sorry for your loss and I know you've been candid about losing your parents at a young age, can't help but imagine that he was a mentor and a father figure in some way. He will live on in his life's work. 💪thank you.

[@bobolson5086]

Mr. Meadows it was a sad day when you passed away I hope you and Charles are working out once again in the big gym in the sky.. RIP John Meadows.

[@TheMasterofshred]

Awesome video! I was thinking that since Poliquin was a strength and performance coach, you could also do a video about the methods you are using with athletes such as Will Compton

[@williamlawlor7445]

John got his wish of being remembered as a good guy and his legacy kept alive.

[@Keranu]

Rest in peace our dearest friend John.

[@CkPari_]

I didn't know Charles passed I'm so shocked ..R.I.P Charles

[@SMewett]

Sorry for your loss and this was a great interview. Sorry also for the 8 Muppets who disliked this.

[@mountaindog1]

people who probably hate themselves

[@theswingmechanic]

Sad to see these two guys. Only had a little time left 😞

[@FitnessChaos]

Fuck man, I wish he was still alive. Legend. Always wanted to take his seminar.

[@asghaabjob9603]

Hi John. I got to know about you from Charles Poliquin asking you for a gym program. I recall he didn't like the tricep dips you recommended in the program and thought you added it just to irritate him😂Thank you for the video and share.

[@mountaindog1]

haha..thank you.

[@kristianmaxwell3520]

I was sad to hear this

[@AnthonyVenmans]

Great interview from both of you John! The part where you spoke about the muscle loss going down from 260 to 215 lbs instead of going from 235 to 215 lbs.... Now I am curious! Can you make a video about cutting and muscle loss prevention?

[@mountaindog1]

yes

[@AnthonyVenmans]

@@mountaindog1 Awesome to hear!

[@busyrand]

Bless your Friend. I've seen interviews with this gentleman on super nerdy, scientific platforms I follow that are continuing education platforms for accredited Doctors. I say that to point out how thoroughly respected he was/is. He practiced what he preached and is a great example for people active in sports/fitness/health.

[@lmc4964]

Ben Patrick mentions him alot

[@aramjudge5]

Rip for both