Exercise Scientist Critiques The Great John Meadows

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[@Daniel-xu1ii]

Drop setting to technical failure, and i mean actual technical failure not mental failure, its the way, its the safest, it causes less systemic fatigue, and it especially helps you develope the correct mindset you mentioned

[@dennishines9996]

According to available data, a relatively small percentage of people under 50 experience pulmonary embolisms, with studies showing the rate to be around 4.5% in this age group...abusing steroids will put you into a early grave

[@NastyNicky]

You probably wont see this, but can you critique my old mentor Charles Poliquin next?

[@sombrerio]

Omg ur a jew!! I love u even more! Now i get where the sense of humor is from😂😂😂

[@adamstrle4916]

Cake🍰

[@billthebodyguy]

I went to the same gym as John Meadows here in Pickerington, and he held the door for me one day and said "after you big guy" and I had the best workout of my life after that. Just a wonderful human being.

[@overnightavenger1470]

What gym was it called ?

[@billthebodyguy]

@overnightavenger1470 The former Metro Fitness, and when it was replaced, American Barbell

[@globetrotmatt]

I used to watch him lift when I was in high school. He was at Lifetime in Columbus.

[@felixhuard2424]

wow thats a nice anecdote

[@Mingmingmeow90]

man that's a pre workout that's gonna last for a lifetime 😂❤.

[@Ronnie_R87]

John Meadows was my favorite of them all. He looked and sounded like a very gentle genuine person, he had such a calming and welcoming attitude, it is incredibly missed.

[@Apollocreed2076]

R.I.P. John Meadows. He was just a nice dude. I'm still subscribed and watch his videos all of the time.

[@Ronnie_R87]

@@Apollocreed2076 Same. He was also great in explaining and understanding what the upcoming doubts could be and tackle them in his videos. Awesome guy.

[@OvercomingInertia919]

​@Apollocreed2076 me too. I'll like any of the videos I hadn't seen just to help algorithm (hopefully it does)

[@roblincoln10]

Incredibly missed bro.

[@stijnstrotmann]

Still my go to fitness "influencer". Really like his no nonsense explaining with a calming voice.. a little yoyo trick here and there..

[@jordanknapp7757]

I love that he would show off his kids yo-yo tricks at the beginning of videos man

[@filideeznuts]

His son powerfifts with Dave Tate. He comes out on the elitefts videos

[@bruceleroy8063]

Yes! Family first.

[@breadboigaming7420]

Not just a role model in the gym, but in every day life too. Be more like John

[@benjaminwlang]

It was so wholesome. He was a class act.

[@quarterpie2769]

I was thinking this right before i read it lol.

[@HermanaSilencio]

I meet him 5 times in Pickerington, 3 we have lunch and he taught me some things in the gym while i was recovering from an spine injury i got during deployment. Didn't charge me a dime, didn't ask for nothing in return, no social media show, nothing he just knew from another person my situation and he approach me. He always send me dms asking how i was doing and gave me some tips. He was a noble men, a gentle giant with a great heart. He really made the world around him better and his education and tenderness made people peaceful. Never was he 2 tired to be educated, gentle or to care for another person. He was a man's man. I hope one day i get to be just a slight of gentle and peaceful as he was.

[@peterstrohm617]

That’s so good to hear 😭

[@luckychucky9342]

The real mvp

[@oreo4881]

Man I am tearing 😢

[@chrisk5270]

TY for sharing that story. Not to take away but he was more than a man's man. He never had to act macho or talk down to others to prove anything. He was a role model for all in kindness, generosity and taking responsibility(a great family man.)

[@a2j544]

When John Meadows passed away it was one of the few times a "celebrity" death truly broke me. He really was my favorite KZbinr and such a role model for what an influencer should be. Humble, intelligent, helpful, authentic etc. etc. He'll never be forgotten

[@CrimsonDeathBed]

Yeah I cried real tears when he died

[@andrejeremias8702]

@@CrimsonDeathBed First stranger that pulled the same trigger on me... a pure soul

[@markbarrett50]

Very much. I learned so much from that man.

[@stevenrapa4014]

Totally with you. I'm still gutted. R.I.P John

[@rundown132]

don't forget being a great dad

[@AndreaAustoni]

"Alright, hi everybody, John Meadows here" and the day was instantly better. RIP and thank you RP for this tribute to the man.

[@MegaShiney99]

John is an absolute legend. Influenced so many people in bodybuilding

[@arontal]

Was pretty shocked to hear he passed away. By several accounts I’ve heard, a genuine, humble, inspiring guy. Salt of the earth.

[@AFA111]

His doctors gave him warning after the first heart attack, but he continued to do exercise...should've moved to VEGAN diet.

[@boazspronk3819]

@@AFA111nah bro just shut up, zero respect

[@fortnitetrashcan8308]

@@AFA111 yeah thats not accurate

[@adamsloane1748]

@@AFA111 My understanding is that he had a clotting disorder, which probably was genetic and, I surmise, was probably an autoimmune disorder. (My mother-in-law also had several clotting disorders that were linked to autoimmune disorders.). Both the heart attack and the ultimate cause of death were due to the clotting disorder. A vegan diet or super heavy statin regimen probably would not have helped in the least.

[@hassansuboh1891]

heavy use of anabolic steroids is strongly associated with coronary artery disease. secondly, high serum testosterone, especially from exogenous hormones and drugs, causes polycythemia which increases clotting in general. dude was shredded and very conscious of his diet. his genetics combined with heavy anabolic drug use killed him and he wouldn’t be the first. it’s a bummer, he was an awesome dude.

[@Ont785]

John Meadows was a great online coach. He explains things well, and had an easy manner to understand. Probably the only online personality they got my attention. I was really sad to hear that he passed.

[@Schacal6666]

I am still subscribed to the Mountain Dog over all those years. Even late in his prime he won against Greg Doucette on stage

[@n_-_-]

THEY COMPETED AGAINST EACH OTHER!?

[@mikestrout144]

Me too man I’ll never unsubscribe

[@Schacal6666]

@@n_-_- yeah. You can see it in Greg’s documentary. After the show he met his ex wife’s / gfs parents for the first time as well etc. That was nearly 10 years ago I think. His last competition as well

[@dylankane878]

Sent my dad a John Meadows video before he passed and we both had such an appreciation for him. Heartbreaking, especially with his son so young.

[@AndreaAustoni]

John and his wife had two sons. Alexander would always do his yo-yo tricks in JOhn's videos. So wholesome.

[@ReizokoRyu]

I unfortunately missed out on this legend 😢 What caused his untimely death? He looked to be in amazing shape..

[@smebbo6435]

Cardiovascular issues. Basically heart attacks caused by steroids. He uploaded one or two vlogs following the initial incidents he survived @ReizokoRyu

[@ItsPlebble]

​@JacobsNewshe also had a genetic heart problem on top of that

[@Steeveyboy]

He used to have his son do yoyo tricks in his videos. Made his passing even more tragic. RIP mountaindog

[@bigcconservativeguy2534]

Alexander rules the yo-yo realm :{)=

[@0rnit0cheirusmmm26]

Showed you to my mom, she said you look like shrek

[@Bootman899]

aggressively blinking shrek lmfao

[@TheRealMeanDean]

S-exy H-andsome R-ipped E-rotic K-jewish

[@ANewBeginningStartsNow]

im fcking dying LOOOOOL

[@Perinio-inlove]

Im gonna greg her doucette , She cant Say that. Mike Is Just beautyfull😡

[@RoyalBack]

Thats the sexiest Shrek I've seen then. And Shrek as entries on r34 (i assume)

[@Arch_Stanton.]

RIP John Meadows. He bridged the gap between 'bro' culture and 'science nerds.' We really miss this in today's 'us vs. them' culture. I've learned most of my practical cues for bodybuilding training from him.

[@Eudaimonia88]

It is making me teary-eyed to see so many appreciative comments beneath this tribute to the late, the great, the legendary John Meadows by the wonderful Mike Israetel who is a legend himself. John lifted up so many people and used bodybuilding to spread love and improve people's physiques and lives. The comments show how one man has impressed millions of people with his humility and altruism. Now that's a legacy! John Meadows was an incredible human being. He is sorely missed.

[@Drplaguescp049]

Was watching a John Meadows video before this came out. RIP John "The Mountain Dog" Meadows

[@clownsgmex]

Legend

[@andypayne2743]

Absolutely love John. Still watch his coaching videos for pointers but more importantly, he seemed like a really good guy.

[@crayb89]

This is by far the best Dr. Mike critique’s video! There aren’t enough adjectives to describe The Great John Meadows!

[@1escambia]

John Meadows taught me so much. I still watch his videos. Every time I train I'm thinking of the tips he gave me for each exercise. He's the reason I can feel my back in pulling movements. I appreciate that he always incorporated injury prevention in his workouts. Like starting with triceps pushdowns before doing overhead to prevent elbow pain. Simple, straight-forward helpful advice. A true legend.

[@SirKingWest]

On one of John's videos, I commented that he looked like a swoll Mark Hamill. He replied and laughed.

[@X0ut]

I remember that

[@Paul-yk7ds]

Very true though

[@eleynb]

Same here 😂 I called him Luke Swolewalker and he commented on it, made me happy to make him happy

[@Madchris8828]

Holy cow I could see that!

[@Aryanraj-zb1mv]

Yeah and nippard I think earlier looked like daniel Radcliffe, there is definitely some resemblance

[@colenaber7409]

Never clicked a video so fast before. Love John's content and RP's!

[@matthewblumenthal804]

I discovered John's content years ago. I watched it whenever it came up on my feed. I still do. I always learn something. His passing felt like a personal loss to me and it still makes me sad. However, the wisdom that he passed on keeps living. Thanks for this. Perhaps a new generation will learn to profit by it. That would be a fitting legacy to an awesome individual.

[@churchill51]

Thank you Dr. Mike. I had some interaction with John when i hired him for an off season diet and training coach. It honestly felt like i was messaging a big brother when he responded back and like you said, his passing left a big hole in the community and the mentioning of his page to help his family out, big respect for that. Keep up the good work, God bless you, God bless John Meadows and his family.

[@MercutioUK2006]

I had the good fortune to interact with him on KZbin after asking a couple of questions, and he took the time to explain everything I asked, as well as adding points I hadn't considered. RIP John, you're sorely missed.

[@paulx7620]

He was an incredible man. Inspired me to be a better father even. Hate that his children lost him such a beautiful person.

[@therealmichaelgraham]

I was devastated the day John passed away. He taught me so much, and I still use many many many of the techniques I learned from him

[@MrILoveSports]

Want to give a props to Scott the video guy. The editing on your videos has steadily increased over time and it's really enjoyable to see.

[@Mindsetsandreps]

This will send me down the rabbithole watching other John Meadows videos and I thank you for that

[@nickhtk6285]

When I got into going to the gym, it was John's videos that I'd always go to. Glad to see his content still available and being used, enjoyed, by fans old and new

[@garage_gym_connoisseur]

I love the homage very respectful of you Dr. Mike

[@highcalibertrainers]

Mountain Dog’s videos helped me through a lot of difficult times. Periods in my life where I would be depressed, sitting on my ass and watching KZbin. I came across Jon’s videos and the way he was able to gently articulate and instruct was life changing. His team still drops old videos of his pretty often

[@G.G.Ballin]

Miss his videos. He was a good guy. One of the few on KZbin who would actually take the time answer a question or reply to comments.

[@MadLicha]

I genuinely cried when this man who ive never met died. His love for his family and his craft was so absolutely wonderful to see, its a travesty someone like yhat was taken way too soon. R.i.p. mountain dog 😢 a rare blend of obscenely knowledgeable yet humble

[@activeunsub]

"...Hie everybody..." Mountaindog, let's go!!! That's my guy. Still use & follow his teachings, RIP Big John. Bravo doctor.

[@scotchandsquats]

I love John Meadows's content. It was a sad day when he passed.. somehow his channel still uploads amazing content. For back work and specifically the lats for me were something that i didnt have a good mind muscle connection. He has a video with some great cues, and since then my lats have blown up. Thanks John RIP

[@Uzielsquibb]

RIP to one of the greats.

[@WoTjolly]

The only internet personality that made me tear up when i heared of his passing. He was one of a kind, so pure and humble that it seemed i had known him for a lifetime just by watching his videos.

[@owlperformance2147]

I still use John's principles, methods and technique to this day with my clients and myself, and will forever. I'll never stop talking about the good things he brought to the fitness industry. Also, if you never truly tried the Bulgarian Split Squat of Death, you don't know what pain is, and Crom will laugh at you when you die and throw you out of Valhala.

[@danielkanewske8473]

Still sad 3 years later. Such a great dad and husband! I miss getting to enjoy his KZbin videos.

[@DuttyDan1]

You can still enjoy his vids, his channel is still dripping bombs! Must have had years of recorded material, prob some off the cutting room floor too.

[@thomasruckstuhl9980]

John is my favorite bb KZbinr still. No ego, pure class.

[@MrMattie725]

His channel is still up, family keeps posting videos and they keep getting thousands of views. Such a legend!

[@kuhen25]

John's advice to get big side delts by doing heavy lateral raises for half ROM but high reps, REALLY worked for me.

[@Lee.S..B]

I did the same exercise last night and always think of John in the video when picking up the dumbbells

[@anthonychin8610]

Lengthened partials! John was always ahead of the curve

[@Madchris8828]

Dang I gotta try that. My delts kinda haven't really done much in a while probably time to try something new

[@bowling4clarity817]

John Meadows was truly a good man .

[@NielsO-t3v]

The only time I cried when I learned someone passed away that I have never met in person, was when I found out John had died. Not only did he give great fitness advice and motivation, he also inspired me to be a better and nicer person with the overwhelming positivity he put out. I had tickets to go to a seminar by John Meadows and Eugene Teo in Italy (a few countrys down of travel for me). Unfortunately like 2 months before that was supposed to happen, corona struck and that place in Italy (Milan) was like the starting point of corona in Europe and it cancelled. So sad I never got to meet him and such a big loss for the fitness industry.

[@karthikshiva7620]

He's also one of the first coaches to preach about stretch mediated hypertrophy. This is back in 2010s when there wasn't even research present for this. Great guy and a really good homage! ♥️

[@Sharkenite]

I never cried for any influencer for the pass these 6 years but John Meadows life and gym advice was the sole reason I started my fitness journey. I pray for his children and his wife the best in life, my condolences for to them all. My heart still bleeds that he is not here with us. We really need him for times like this.

[@blagerthorpnonersense1894]

Yesterday i was thinking “I want Doctor Mike to critique John Meadows workouts” as i was watching a video of John’s. You guys are on it!

[@bigcconservativeguy2534]

John was a true gentleman and although I can only say that the extent of my knowing him was a few shared emails back and forth discussing technique and just saying hello, he treated me like a friend, someone who mattered, and that is just so uncommon in the world today. I am proud to have known him and to have had the opportunity also to tell him what a great dad and husband I thought that he was as well. Respect is hard earned with me but I had a boatload of it for him. Even now it's still difficult to sit through a video about him but this one was excellent and thank-you very much Dr. Mike for putting it together!

[@HugoEditzs]

Bro john was a legend. Seriously i think we should made a contest to honnir his memory. True legends never dies

[@LecheLMP]

I came across his videos about 6 years ago and I learn so much from John. His PDF workouts help me so much, it was very sad to hear his passing I legit was sad for a few days. I still do the “meadow row” with my back workouts. RIP John Meadows

[@MKECBS1]

Celebrity deaths I cried like a baby at: Robin Williams, Bernard Hill, John Meadows. John seemed like such a great guy and amazing positive influence on all ages. RIP sir.

[@dejanlazickd]

I would also add Kobe

[@JoJoZaka]

​@@dejanlazickdthe guy that got his daughter killed on a helicopter where toxicology shows basically everyone even the daughter was high?

[@davorzdralo8000]

​@@JoJoZakano, the guy who raped a girl, paid her off to go away, and then claimed he was just cheating on his wife as a defense.

[@o.p.9413]

@@JoJoZakabut the person flying the helicopter wasn’t? I’m not sure what the point of this comment is

[@RadioMarkCroom]

Dr. Mike and video guy Scott (and Max the editor?) do this so well -- commercials *just* the right length, videos *just* the right length, and all the fantastic information they wrap it in is super helpful and downright inspiring. THANK YOU RP guys!

[@ColinGrym]

Miss you Mountain Dog. You were one of the best - supportive, informative, and the opposite of toxic.

[@i_Gotcha_]

Props to RP to spotlighting John Meadows. He’s an OG and always gave great tips and insight on in BB. His videos are awesome. From beginner to expert, natty or enhanced his videos are gold.

[@Bsasma]

Rip mountaindog

[@thetowndrunk988]

John was an example of how humans should interact (and I fall waaaaaaay short). I never got to meet him in person, but we corresponded through email a number of times, and his tips made such a huge difference in my training towards the tail end of my powerlifting days. Never asked for anything at all, and was always happy to answer questions for anyone. He will always be the legend.

[@AveChristusRex789]

RIP John 🙏🙏🙏

[@xJaGG3d]

RIP to one of the greatest inspirations in this space. Loved watching John's videos back in the day, definitely one of the kindest people on the internet and from what people say, it seems he was the same or better in person. Glad you're taking a look at his stuff and giving his insights some more eyes.

[@akashrao7371]

@14:30 is it just me who's seeing Dr. Mike's head is 1/3rd of his body? Strange! Maybe it's my love for him that's talking.

[@cartoonchan182]

Was thinking abt it, glad I wasn’t the only one

[@DavidReyes-i4g]

Thanks for showing that . I found john meadows about the same time i started looking at your channel (just a few months back) and really enjoy his videos along with yours.

[@TITANAS84]

Ι will never forget his last QA and his last words. Until next time John...

[@gregorylangston5485]

Absolute Legend. If I hadn’t watched like every John Meadows video when I first got started I wouldn’t have even the faintest idea what hard training is. Beyond that he is the bodybuilding dad we all needed. Rip. Prayers for his family and friends.

[@TheFlounderPounder]

John Meadows was one of the nicest guys ever.

[@jay0308]

7:42 my favorite c-word is contraction🙂‍↕️

[@ronindr]

Daaaaaammmmmmm. Meadows, excellent advice.

[@codex9158]

Mine is ,,Im comming”

[@mikehinson5935]

John was one man i would have loved to meet. Such a great guy, husband and father ❤❤ Thanks for mentioning his KZbin for the family ❤️

[@3Runner95]

john was a good man, i remember he would always read and respond to comments

[@Beecels]

I loved Johns videos he always let his son do elaborate yoyo tricks in the middle of his videos. You can really tell he was a wonderful guy and a great father and family man.

[@James0u812]

Meadows was genuinely an awesome person.

[@prestoncassise4813]

John was an amazing person! What you did by pushing his channel was very very cool,Mike!

[@scottmontoya6329]

11:44 "becky, look at figure 51c!!!" 😂

[@gonzalozavala2329]

I love John Meadows. It was really painful when he passed away. His programs took my physique to another level. Thanks Dr. Mike for this video, you did justice!

[@manlikeg]

Big fan of John. Was a great guy as well. RIP

[@bhalt9]

Love the respect and much deserve reverence given to John. His channel was the 1st work out channel. He seemed to be a great man

[@tyrant7290]

I really appreciated John Meadows. Thanks for posting and the kind words towards him

[@AlPacenis24]

I asked for this one months ago and im super glad to see it. John was the man.

[@matz4k]

The `happy muscles´ shirt from John is one of my proudest weighlifting related items.

[@jasonedmonds5952]

Your ad plugs are so much smoother than last year. Well done.

[@thomthomlifts]

JM is one of those people online that really motivated me to take my training to the next level. RIP brother you are inspirational

[@matthewallain220]

clock, clover, clip, cucumber, combine, contemplate, converse, computer....yea thats all i have energy for

[@rockyevans1584]

Cornucopia

[@PosiTaylor]

Cooperate

[@stefanmilosevic8664]

RIP to the legend! Mountain Dog. Such a jacked nice guy. Love that they keep his legacy going with his KZbin channel.

[@zezeti2246]

What a legend, God bless his soul🤧

[@Edgecrusher_]

Been waiting for you to do Mr. John Meadows. He’s one of my all time favorites to watch for training techniques and guidance. Thank you for doing this one Mike!

[@stoebylightning5623]

I was hoping the Bulgarian drop set of death would make an appearance! One of the most challenging exercises I have ever done and the amount of pain experienced is indescribable 😅

[@adammac4960]

John meadows was the greatest teacher in the bodybuilding world. He gives info about both naturals and enhanced and also hits the middle between HIT and high volume workouts.

[@liberationpocket7950]

Never clicked on a video so fast lmao. Huge fan of Meadows

[@e.b.1279]

This entire analogy story at 10:17 is hilarious!! The story is great, but the post-effects are so low-budget funny it actually made laugh out loud!! So, impressed!!! Thank you for knowledge and a good laugh

[@Anon101sss]

My GOAT 🐐

[@brbodybuilder]

Still watch John's content daily. He was a great bodybuilder, father and overall human. Good vid Mike!

[@BigWheel1995]

I’ve been waiting for this critique, what a legend

[@sheend]

I would sit in the gym before my session watching a video by john for whatever muscle group i was about to do. Miss the new vids.

[@mattystewart8]

When i first started lifting a couple years ago i stumbled across Johns videos and i absorbed everything i could from them. It took me a few months to learn he had already passed away but i was so glad that someone was still posting his content. He was a wealth of knowledge and from what i hear an amazing person. Sad that he is no longer around spreading the good word.

[@lrww5673]

John is sorely missed. The Legend Mr. Meadows. Thanks for everything champ! Still watching your videos to this day and learning from them.

[@chrisk5270]

John Meadows was the man! Had a fantastic yt channel as well. RIP John. You will forever be rembered by Meadows rowers for the rest of humanity.

[@lametrain4991]

Thanks for exposing more people to Johns greatness. I used read his elitefts articles in high school. Always wanted to meet him.

[@judgejustified9827]

John's death really hit me. I still run his programs and often go back to his huge exercise index videos. I miss him man.

[@stongnyid]

RIP John Meadows. What a fantastic guy. Never forget you brother. Peace and blessings to your family.

[@SuperQbik]

John is an absolute legend, I got ridiculous amounts of advice from his videos, he had it all, the pain inducing training session advice, advice when you're injured and how to work around it and what I most enjoyed about his videos, were all the oldschool stuff he preaced, awesome, awesome

[@Vbarrigaans]

RIP John. He was a tremendous help to me on my fitness journey and I still revisit his channel occasionally. Truly a legend.

[@koleary1798]

I love John Meadows, RIP. I overhear a lot of young dudes in the gym these days that wouldn't have been training when John was alive talking about the Mountain Dog programme they were running, so its great to see his legacy live on