Perfect Workout for a Barrel Chest Like Arnold Schwarzenegger

Do you want a barrel chest like Arnold Schwarzenegger? If you said yes you need to give this workout a try. We do five exercises that will target that barrel chest look. This is a little more volume than I normally do for chest but sometimes you need to crank it up if you want that Arnold Schwarzenegger look.
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John Meadows is an American professional bodybuilder and entrepreneur with an intriguing story. While John now boasts a successful career as an IFBB Pro bodybuilder and fitness company owner, his journey towards the top was extremely difficult.
Growing up, John never met his father, and his mother died at an extremely young age. This meant John only had his grandmother to take care of him. When his grandmother tragically passed away in 1999, John was left alone without his family to support him.
As the years went by, John continued to face new adversities in his life. During his early days in bodybuilding, John suffered from a rare colon disease. After fighting the disease for several months, his colon burst - almost resulting in his death. Luckily, John was quickly rushed to an emergency room where his life was saved. After several months of recovery, John was finally back on his feet.
Coming back into bodybuilding, John used the very obstacles that almost cost him his life as ‘fuel’ to grow stronger. Ever since he recovered from the colon surgery, John has gone on to become a successful bodybuilder, entrepreneur, and inspiration for many people all over the world.
IFBB North American Bodybuilding Championships, Men’s Heavyweight, 4th place
2005
USA Bodybuilding & Figure Championships, Men’s Heavyweight, 13th place
Los Angeles Bodybuilding, Fitness & Figure Championships, Men’s Heavyweight, 4th place
2007
IFBB North American Championships, Men Heavyweight, 16th place
2010
IFBB North American Championships, Men’s Heavyweight, 12th place
2011
North American Championships, IFBB Men’s Bodybuilding: Heavyweight, 9th place
2012
North American Championships, IFBB Bodybuilding: Over 40 - Heavyweight, 2nd place
North American Championships, IFBB Bodybuilding: Heavyweight, 7th place
NPC Teen, Collegiate & Masters National Championships, Bodybuilding: Over 40 - Heavyweight, 2nd place
2013
Masters National Championships, Bodybuilding: Masters Over 40 Super Heavyweight, 2nd place
Masters National Championships, Bodybuilding: Masters Over 35 Super Heavyweight, 3rd place
2014
NPC National Championships, Bodybuilding Heavyweight, 6th place
Masters National Championships, Bodybuilding Masters Over 35 - Super Heavyweight, 2nd place
Team Universe, Bodybuilding Over 40 Super Heavyweight, 4th place
2015
NPC Universe, Bodybuilding Over 40 Overall, 1st place - Earned the Pro Card
Wings of Strength Texas, Bodybuilding IFBB Pro 212, 5th place
Tampa Pro, IFBB Pro 212, 3rd place
Vancouver Pro, Bodybuilding IFBB Pro 212, 5th place
2016
Wings of Strength Chicago Pro, IFBB Pro Men 212, 10th place
Toronto Pro, IFBB Pro Men 212, 10th place
Arnold Classic, IFBB Pro 212, 9th place
2017
#ChestWorkout #ArnoldSchwarzenegger #JohnMeadows

[@mountaindog1]

Must see video kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpq1fqGtbbSqfcU

[@breckenridgelong7692]

I'd be really curious to see what you would do for a full body workout without using any free weights and in the context of a 2 or 3 day/week program. This is unfortunately the situation I find myself in right now. 🙁

[@philliphawkins993]

The most humble and knowledgeable person in this profession. There is always so much good information that can be taken from his videos.

[@davidlloyd2594]

John’s body split: M: Chest +Chest T: Back + Chest W: Legs + Chest Th: Delts + Chest F: Arms + Chest Sat/Sun : Rest. And Chest 😂

[@Mingmingmeow90]

hahaha

[@MattFlyFisher]

Damn. This taught me that I need to stop locking out on my incline presses. My tris and shoulders are ahead of my chest as well. Thank you for the golden nuggets John.. u are so missed my friend!!!😔💜💪🏽

[@alexandrudumitru2435]

To bad i did chest already this week..this workout is amazing. The info is gold. This channel is by far the best Bodybuilding/fitness channel on yt. No bullshit, solid information! I praise every video and learn from them. Is amazing after so many years of Lifting and as a personal trainer there are still a ton of things to learn and improve. We live to learn.

[@mountaindog1]

thank you so much!

[@c.johnson898]

Hit chest 2 more times this week

[@alexandrudumitru2435]

@@c.johnson898 will do😄💪💪

[@c.johnson898]

As a trainer and coach I say every little thing helps. John is great for technical info and science based training.

[@T1meTr4veler]

Hey Guys heres the workout... 1) Dumbbell Incline press (bench angle at 30°) 3 sets First set about 15 reps Second is to failure around 15 reps Third is between 8-12 reps so pick weight accordingly unless you're someone like Ken then all of the above are 15-20 reps. Elbows don't flare out. 2) Incline Barbell Bench Press 45° angle 3 sets 8-12 Last set is a double drop set. Points to note don't go all the way down and you come up just to lock out. 3) Dips 3 sets of 8-12 The way John does them is leans forward and has legs forward too (takes a bit of core strength) DON'T lock out here as you're also involving the tricep too much. 4) John Meadows Exercise :) Stay on the dip machine. Arms are a bit short from lock out. You sink down into yourself while keeping your arms straight. Listen to how John describes it. 5) Peck Deck machine 2 sets to failure All of the exercises work the chest but you have to emphasise feeling the muscle. Do not just go through the motion. Focus on what you're working on. Thanks John for showing this workout to us. I am gonna definitely try it today. Stay Strong ladies and gents.

[@Tropicalfrooploops]

Inspiring a generation of young lifters god bless

[@mountaindog1]

thank you!

[@XPGamer95]

Nobody can Surpass Arnold Schwarzenegger's Chest Development in Bodybuilding.

[@rdallas81]

Pamela Anderson came close, a couple of times😉.

[@abdelkarimglt5578]

Isnt the case about surpassing arnold, its about genetic bro, Arnold was genetically gifted in his chest, ronnie in his back and bicep, jeremy buendia "the man with no waist" as flex wheeler waist When u r one of those consider ur self lucky but if ur not, u have to work for it☝️🤗

[@TheBeastKane]

best chest of all time!

[@soofitnsexy]

or arms ...possibly shoulders and calves 2!!

[@davidjarriel5182]

For the longest time, I would lock out with every exercise because I felt like I was cheating if I didnt. But the no lock out way really keeps that tension. My triceps would always get fried before my chest would get a pump. Now I know why.

[@jjwp-ql5rv]

Yeah, depends on your goals. I hate form Nazis, but stopping just short of lockout isn't bad. He explains it in the video. If you are specifically looking for tension on the chest, there's no need to lockout (for those who read this, that don't know, locking out transfers the force thru the triceps).

[@edwardfortae2350]

I'm 45 years old and tried a few things over the years but to me pumping and not locking out has built me chest well. My problem is the heavier I get I'm more likely to get injured so on regular flat bench I started doing lock out or near lockout. It dropped me from doing 315 for 10 to 275 for 12. I have not pulled my pec once on that exercise since wear as the other I pulled it every few weeks. I think it's good to do both. Mind you I have 20" arms still so something I'm doing is right. ;)

[@blackgoblin1004]

I'll lockout on my regular sets, then do a mechanical dropset when I don't lockout. Really helps me get that metabolic stress and hit those tough to reach fibers. Best of both worlds

[@edwardfortae2350]

@Gareth Johnstone good idea I just dont like how the smith machine feels except on military press. I strip set my benches throwing a plate off each time I hit failure rather than doing multiple forced reps so for 315 I do 10 grind out 2 throw a plate off each side grind out 6 to 8 throw a plate off grind out 15 to 20 using rest pause. 2 sets of that is all I need I pyramid up my warm ups going to around 80 to 90 percent failure then the 2 hard sets. I do around 20 sets of chest with warm ups but only count 8. The 8 to failure. For me it's the only thing that works. I pour concrete 8 to 10 hours a day and when I go at night have to crush the weights hard and fast or I get nothing from it.

[@AlphaDad]

what about the range of motion leaving a huge gap at the top between the two dumbbells or bringing them closer together?

[@wolfie316781]

John has by far The best information out there on training

[@TheOriginalRizk]

3:29 This is what focus looks like!

[@GenuwineG]

I used to look like that in elementary school but I was day dreaming.

[@gabrielburgoskim3403]

One of the best people this world had. Rest in peace John ♥️

[@aarongriffith7045]

Those were some cool guys you were working out with i really enjoyed all the knowledge you dropped for us in this video.

[@Indulgingreatness]

Aaron Griffith the big dude was hella strong bro

[@kalsingh82]

Such a nice guy passing your knowledge without an ego...great too see...respect John

[@danteavalos723]

John Meadows working out with Morpheus "the body can't live without the mind"

[@Polandsyndromebodybuilding]

Ok, but if I don’t get a chest like Arnold’s, I want my money back.

[@VBH8888]

Poland syndrome bodybuilding yea but do you eat like Arnold.

[@B-dawg95]

Poland syndrome bodybuilding I had never seen or heard of Poland Syndrome before I saw your comment. Good on you for achieving your physique mate!

[@hippo6billion811]

Aren't u da guy who is Missing some of your pec?

[@Coffeendonuts]

@@VBH8888 and do you gear like Arnold

[@uno3863]

Such a humble and positive attitude Mr Meadows 👍👍thank you for all the knowledge you send our way. My chest is lagging so this will definitely help 👍

[@Ont785]

Really enjoying this educational approach. I’m back into lifting at 53, and enjoy every aspect of these videos.

[@datboyphil]

If you ask me arnold serge nubret sergio oliva and robby robinson were killers with barrell the barrell chest. But i picked up alotta knowledge from you and bill pearl his book is a god send. This chest workout is all about the angles you hit the chest.

[@datboyphil]

Dedicating workouts for now to this guy. One of the most humble and nicest dudes man anything you wanted to know he didnt mind sharing hope hes teaching in heaven man. R.i.p john

[@richthehoser]

I've never seen that pec minor dip before. I will def work that one into chest days toward the end of a session. I'm loving this channel.

[@steiniice]

Holy mother of god John, that reverse shrug... Wish I had found your channel years ago, has helped me develop even further (and faster) than before, many thanks from Iceland :)

[@mountaindog1]

excellent!

[@shanetrudell4061]

Yesterday I read that John passed I didn't even know the man and it upsets me I finally found and awesome workout partner then I find that out great guy very inspirational.

[@tokenfatfriend68]

Who gives this a thumb down? John is super smart. Learned a lot from this.

[@edwardfortae2350]

I have chest tomorrow looking forward to trying out some of these. I'm going to give dumbells a shot this week.

[@billdollar6155]

I really enjoyed those exercises, I will be trying those next week and tell you how it went. Thank you sir have a wonderful day.

[@Johnjay610]

Ken is back! Awesome.

[@Akmunra]

John could you please do a video describing the timeline for building, what is a realistic time scale for an average person whos eating right and working out correctly to reach a built body. People seem to think you can achieve this after a year and I dont feel this is the case but I still feel anxieties and doubt on where I should be at. Keep up the great content.

[@hemiihemm]

I work out doing calisthenics on my off days. I usually do 5 compound movements on my workout days with calisthenics & finish with isolation exercises.

[@tomrogers6329]

That was awesome at the end playing Rammstein Du Hast.

[@rucsaalmohammed5204]

since I've been watching you wich is a few months and been doing ur work outs man I look good keep up the good work I love ur oldskool training 👍👍👍👍👌👌👌👌💪💪💪💪💪

[@tomasmaas7401]

Terrence is very strong for his bodyweight

[@mountaindog1]

extremely

[@danielkrome2333]

I thought the same thing. Incredible.

[@user-oe4lc6rl3h]

Just wanna say that I love this channel so much Info in all your videos and have made real gains because of

[@samjennings4594]

Pec Minor dips are the real OG

[@mountaindog1]

100%

[@LegionDe75]

Great video again!!Anyone else smile inside when they heard how smooth the smith machine sounded?

[@jacksonwyse514]

John, I enjoy your video's very much, I want to compliment your training & video's. I also am a newbie to bodybuilding and I started training December 3, 2018, I haven't got a full year on my new "adventure" the reason I call it an "adventure" is because I now the ripe old age of 72 years old, ( was 71.5 yrs. old when I started). I always wanted to train, never took the time before now. I am thinking that your vid's are a bit more advanced than I am, must say though I enjoy them immensely and sure wish I would have started training at least 30 years ago & 40 would have been better! Have you any vid's that are for older gents & newbie's??

[@mountaindog1]

not specifically, just use PERFECT form, and work your way up in volume and intensity slowly and methodically

[@sorrito7]

Where are my manners. Awesome video once again John. Gonna try this tomorrow for chest day. Gotta get that book shelf looking chest to hold my drink when watching tv lol

[@enriqueburruel35]

Those straight arm dips where promoted by John Parrillo back in the 90s. Saludos from México

[@griff5713]

and by Paul Kelso in his shrug book in 1981, and you can be sure used before that.

[@douglasachaiba7885]

Brilliant workout. Thanks John

[@blackgoblin1004]

I really like how you explain things. I'm always finding new tips! Even if they don't apply to me, I always still watch! Great stuff

[@mountaindog1]

thank you!

[@Gaz86JPN]

Thanks John as always!

[@pat8770]

Liked before I even watched.

[@ImNotBatman_Real]

I do that for every video I watch 😂😂 it’s just a habit I developed over time

[@SMewett]

The legend does it again, with excellent informative information 👍

[@rizmuertesupernaturalchann1811]

ALL IN GREAT SHAPE GOOD WORK!

[@johnnygood7997]

Love seeing some bar work in a routine

[@luizfigobr]

I can't do dips. Bad shoulder. Lost some ligament playing soccer on the rain and falling on it. Everything else I love. Great set.

[@kimlo22]

Great content as always. Thanks for sharing and contributing with your knowledge and experience

[@mountaindog1]

welcome!

[@abuhakeem5205]

Ruff Diesel. The black panther! The giant slayer

[@symqual1774]

The basic workouts are right and might always.

[@carlpirkle1134]

John, a question or subject matter for future video, please. I've powerlifted for 30 years, always beginning with heavy, low rep SQ BP DL. No more competition plans. At age 56 I want to begin more bodybuilding while I'm still healthy and strong. With high respect to your training and more experienced bodybuilders I see who are still doing great, I'm having a hard time getting over the hump of change, mentally. Like not beginning back workouts with heavy DL's. Not maxing on BP, SQ. For longevity I know I want to utilize your training and follow your workouts, etc. Any advice or a motivational push to aide me in this direction? Thank you.

[@mountaindog1]

just have to learn to kick ego to the side, and i think once you do, you'll learn the exhilaration of the pump..haha. Also, you can still do those lifts, just do them later in the routine for more reps!

[@richardrichmore8251]

I did (barbell) the 10 sets of 15 reps for chest yesterday. Then, incline dumbbells same. Super pump!

[@billjohnson2272]

John explain every rountine clearly on how to develop that body part thanks John

[@msmuaythais]

Really enjoying this series, thanks for all the content and tips you share.

[@hectorzeronee]

Again, thanks John. Just outstanding.

[@nuavecmoi]

Sweet vid! Terrence is a beast. Ken has a nicely developed lower body from what I saw from the leg day video you posted. Goals!! Lol

[@oldie4910]

perfect ... from training at home and a new video 👍 and already motivated for tomorrow

[@alain2338]

i believe that anyone you ask to get out of the bench should be honored to be asked by you

[@mountaindog1]

:)

[@trulygreatful5253]

Good one " Mountain💪🐶 Dog " 💪☺ I love you're intensity.

[@wilsonvega8331]

Like the series with your two partners in the last few vidoes u guys r rocking together keep the vidoes coming

[@christopherjuarez6252]

Thank you sir! Another great video !

[@Blondeguylifts]

Right on time for my chest day! 👍❤

[@ronin_9]

John is the MAN..!!!

[@franciscoiramain3337]

Those Prime machines!! I have some of their bars and grips and love them

[@MrLullerd]

wow, thanks for sharing all your knowledge! learning so much from these vids, big like!

[@rdallas81]

Another great and informative video.

[@vladimirciric519]

Simple & effective training 👍

[@utopianseeker5493]

Another great training video, thank you John.

[@huizilopoxtli9701]

Perfect, intense chest bombardment! Thanks, John! Query: what elbow sleeves are those?

[@mountaindog1]

Iron Rebel

[@axxessmundi]

Watching these vids increase my reps! Pump it up!

[@JGHN-g8h]

John I really hope you can help me with this out. What's the difference between a chain around your necks, belts with weights and Dumbell between the thighs or ankle? My buddies always stated that it is BS & it's only for showing off, fancy ways of adding resistance etc. But I always believe that every options has their own advantages but I just couldn't put it to words. Thank you Sir for the video. Big fan

[@mountaindog1]

it's easy for me to just grab chains and throw on my neck...easier then getting a belt on, both approaches work fine

[@GenuwineG]

2:57 I still think you had a few more reps in you mad dog; your just exhausted from the previous day. 👍🏻

[@projectOMA]

Great video, John. Going to have to try those "reverse shrugs". Been looking for something to help build the pec minor. Wide grip decline bench with 1 1/4 reps ain't cutting it. 👍

[@crippledcrittergym7577]

Damn nice video man, thanks for the info on the last set of dips. Definitely trying that with my routine. 👍

[@thingsandstuff9529]

God. Always amazing content. Thank you

[@coco46st]

Classic ... great video sir

[@bradfordmcdermott2063]

Awesome vid John, and terrence has an awesome physique my fav of classic physique. One problem i have with pec deck fly machines is i seem to always feel more of the force on the right side then i will start to fell right front delt which i dont have that problem with dumbbell flys.

[@brianbachmeier34]

King of content

[@mountaindog1]

:)

[@junfan9476]

love watching his videos rip john

[@JackSwine]

Pure gold thank you! Question: when do you think elbow sleeves and belt are needed?

[@mountaindog1]

sleeves for heavy pressing..belt for squats, and bent over rowing mainly

[@JackSwine]

Awesome thank you!!

[@addydaddy440]

Your vids make my day. John is the gainzologist

[@mountaindog1]

:)

[@josephohrablo4866]

Wish my rotator cuff was still intact. My goal is to simply get through chest at this point without pain .

[@ugbuga99]

Bro try some calisthenics

[@grizzlymanverneteil4443]

@@ugbuga99 what if he isn't black or gay tho?

[@sill567]

@@ugbuga99 lol

[@ugbuga99]

@@grizzlymanverneteil4443 then I don't know bro. Maybe he can try yoga or some horizontal cardio

[@TheDJDanny100]

Try mark bells sling shot. It’ll help with your rotator cuff

[@ryand8461]

I’ll do everything except smith machine presses. I hate that thing for chest . Hurts shoulders like hell. I’ll do normal incline barbell instead . Thanks for the tips!!

[@patrickgambsky6290]

Awesome chest workout 👌 whatever happened to the decline barbell bench press and the dumbbell decline press. Isn't that also a good workout for upper chest just curious 🤙👍

[@Bensallthingsoutdoors_]

Love the video john but the burning question is where is that gym? That's a very well equipped facility i wish we had places like that in Georgia.

[@muneebow]

The big guy a little camera shy 😂 but a fucking beast

[@garypriest7679]

I saw that dip with a little twist or rotating for abduction for the peck minor

[@norseguy89]

18:10 totally. I try to find a moderate weight crazy good pump and no strain on the shoulders however here lately been doing more failure sets. Flys are what built my chest!

[@Rab_Daddy]

Prefer locking out on barbell vs. dumbbell. Since you did a bad coach video I think you should do a post contest/diet rebound video since a lot of 🤠 coaches ignore this issue.

[@kevinmccarthy8746]

I am disabled but if I use a counter weight I rep out in excellent form and I superset with cable cross overs for reps and I really have a lot of concentration in this movement. Going for the striations in the pecs.

[@bboydification]

Great videos sir. Can you do one on cardio?

[@rajneilg]

Morpheus looking jacked!

[@NashvilleMack]

You guys jump right into the incline dumbbells or do you do some sort of warmup on the machines? Think I’ve seen you do that in the past.

[@jjwp-ql5rv]

I don't know what they do personally, but I find the best warm up is to do the exercise you intend to do, but far lighter.

[@edwardfortae2350]

He always warms up a few first and pyramids up. One or two sets to complete failure out of the 4 working sets.

[@maxperience2875]

Wow that grunt though.

[@hemiihemm]

This was great! Thank you!

[@marcbrennan459]

John excellent videos on the channel I've started adding in a lot of the stuff you recommend. What is your view on all over body workouts? Do you think them a good training strategy ie all over workout 3 times a week? If so would you be able to produce a video on this with your best tips and suggestions?

[@mountaindog1]

working on it

[@ChicagoRevolution]

Thanks 🙏 reverse shrugs 🔥🔥🔥

[@PULAG]

I get better reps when I say "pump" everytime I press up the db's. Don't yell it though, say it very flat, normal but serious. It's the true 🔑

[@InquisitivivelyCurious]

Good stuff brother!! Thanks :)

[@mountaindog1]

thank you!

[@dakidsbac777]

Great video/content. Thank u

[@mountaindog1]

thank you!

[@VBH8888]

@mountaindog1 What state are you located in for training. The video helped a lot I been hitting chest well since I’m shoulder dominant, but these little adjustments or even not locking out to take work away from shoulders helps a lot.

[@mountaindog1]

ohio

[@VBH8888]

mountaindog1 oh damn , I’m in FL.