Things You Didn't Know about JOHN MEADOWS | (A Tribute)

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CHAPTERS
00:00 “Hi Everyone! John Meadows Here!”
00:17 Juji’s 1st Meeting with John & His Calves
01:45 Dave Meets John Bodybuilder Trains at Westside Barbell, ”He Was Tolerated”
02:16 “This Dude Could Probably Be A Really Good Powerlifter If We Could Just Get His Legs Smaller”
04:45 “Fire Met Fire & It Exploded”
05:23 “It Was the Love Of The Brutality Of The Challenge Sets”
05:42 Good Leg Day= Falling Over Trying to Get a Can Out of A Vending Machine
06:35 Never Forget: Antoine Vaillant & The Scary, Crazy Training Sessions With John & Dave
07:55 OverArching Objective & “Sometimes the Best Answers Come From Different Worlds”
11:30 Training Project Management Over 2-Year Course “Making A Workout As A Goal”
12:41 “The H*ll Is This?!” “I Call That Art. That’s Beautiful Right There. That’s Digging Down & Finding Out If You Have A Soul.”
14:46 100 Sets Per Week “He Only Counted the Work Sets. The Warm Ups Don’t Count”
15:30 “You Figure Out the Brutality & Then How Are We Going To Get There”
16:40 What Makes John Meadows’s Programs Unique & Valuable Educational & Training Resources?
17:50 Project Management Style of Training & Why Was This Important To John? What Was John’s Driving Force(s)?
19:28 “Everything That He Ever Had Growing Up Or Anything He Ever Obtained, Was He Had To Work Hard”
20:28 Q: “How Do You Motivate Yourself To Do This?” A: “I Don’t Know, I Just Do It. It’s Just What I Do & It’s Just What I Am.”
22:08 John Meadows & KZbin - “He Just Wanted To Help People”
22:45 “There Are Certain People Who Are Driven In Ways That Are Just Different Than Other People.”
23:32 “It Wasn’t Just The Work Ethic. It’s the Work Ethic But Then Making Sure It’s Doing The Right Things…We Get So Much Information From the Dumb Work.”
24:40 The Story of the Cattle Prod
25:43 “I’m Not Into The Taser Thing”
28:58 “I’m Going to Wear The Ultimate Warrior Mask, Pop Out & Hit You With A Chair.”
30:32 Things You Do Daily That You Got From John Meadows. Don’t Forget. Always Remember.
31:19 John’s Single Most Important, Unseen Transformation & Teachable Moment: What Dave Doesn’t Want Lost In John’s Legacy
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[@jujimufu]

Timecodes in the description. You can support John Meadows by checking out his programs here: mountaindogdiet.com/category/programs/ RIP John Meadows 2021, Never Forget.

[@danielkanewske8473]

I hadn't heard that he passed. Wonderful tribute to your friend.

[@gtamike_TSGK]

Damn only 49 I thought is was like 60

[@TorAndreKongelf]

Thanks for promoting his programs. They are amazing!

[@shamusbeauchamp7331]

TY, Jon.

[@boet9399]

@@braisedtoast9002 coward you know nothing that you’re talking about. Pay some respect

[@AdeptusCaeiusIII]

Dave trying so hard not to break down in tears at the end was probably the most wholesome bromance moment in the fitness industry. Just think about how much everyone loves, respects, and cherishes John, and miss him. Now imagine being the guy who was there with him for basically his whole journey to Pro, and how HE feels. It just hits that much harder after hearing Dave's voice crack at the end as he tries turning John's life into an inspirational teaching moment for everyone looking to get there. John is no doubt proud to have called Dave a friend. Respect.

[@anaussie213]

Dave was so sweet at the end there saying John was in a better place now.

[@utubebrowseupload]

So true, this was fuckig heart touching. We lost one of the greatest guys around. REST IN PEACE JOHN, You are highly missed 😢 Hope Mary and the kids are doing well and taken care of.

[@GameOver321]

Great tribute. Very touching

[@williesnyder2899]

The horror of losing a friend like that! It’s taken me now three years and seven days to begin to heal from a great loss in my life… Real friends can be indescribable!!!

[@philpace94]

Thank you for this comment ❤️

[@evolutionpersonaltraining]

Got to meet him one time at a Poliquin seminar. They were talking and I was walking by, John turned and said "hey, I didn't get to shake your hand earlier. I'm John, good to meet you." Super big grin, just oozed genuine niceness.

[@nonachyourbusiness1164]

That's so nice. Thanks for sharing

[@shanuv12]

I wish I would have met him. One of my favorite person to watch on KZbin.

[@mihailmilev9909]

😥 this just made me sad about it again

[@mihailmilev9909]

@@shanuv12 same, exactly

[@justmarc2015]

Is it weird that I read that in his voice?

[@Jorge-jk5xr]

I never EVER got sad of someone passing I didn't know personally. However, John was the very first person I've experienced that. His video's helped me out immensely and gave me the confidence to start going to the gym. His personality in the videos was just pure gold. Thanks for sharing your knowledge John! RIP

[@Hustler1_]

Same here, every video he made you felt like he was specifically talking to you. He was so genuine

[@djrandlev2864]

Exactly the same 👊🏻

[@Keranu]

I don't know what it is, but so many people of us feel the exact same way. It's as if we're tuned in to the same frequency. There is something unique about this loss. Rest in peace, John. Love you.

[@Keranu]

@@Hustler1_ And if you left a comment, there was a good chance he actually would talk to you. I can't imagine how much time he devoted to the comment section, his videos routinely had over a thousand messages. At the very least he would give a heart to every comment I left. John was a special man, much too good for this world. Rest in peace, John.

[@Hustler1_]

@@Keranu I’ve never heard a bad thing about him from anyone. He was so down to earth and genuine, they don’t make them like him anymore. I hope his wife and kids get through this

[@Skipm1981]

As a dad, I LOVED seeing John excited about his son's yo-yo tricks. If I can help his family, please reach out.

[@SweetPappyJones]

His channel is still going. Hit that subscribe, let the commercials play through! They also had a cool Granite Supplements T-Shirt recently

[@GameOver321]

I'm WAITING for some nice posters! I would love to have 1 for my gym. Still can't believe it. Never met the man but I feel like I lost a friend...smh

[@WinSchutten]

As much as I cringe when people say they consider youtubers to be their friends.. John Meadows truly made me feel like we were friends, even if I just knew him from youtube,

[@mikeross5627]

Cringe

[@jessatkinson8953]

The end of the video had me crying like a baby!! I wish I could have met him! I am a pastor of a church and was over 380 pounds and decided I needed to get in better shape, so I started watching his videos and it made me want to push harder and learn more. I binged watched his video for several weeks learning as much as I could. Woke up one morning wanting to quit and give up because I wasn’t seeing any difference in my weight so I went and watched a few of his videos and listen to him talk about his stomach and a heart problem but yet he continued to work passed it and it drove me to get back up and work harder! I ordered one of his shirts one morning and then went to watch one of his videos to see a video about him leaving this world and I found myself crying and heartbroken for a man and his family I never met! As I watch this video getting ready to hit the gym this morning I’m wearing that shirt I purchased off his site and had his family on my heart, I pray his family is doing good! GOD Bless and thanks for the video.

[@TheBcoolGuy]

You will make it. You want it. You are living it. My friend, we are all in your corner.

[@SweetPappyJones]

A beautiful tribute! 🙏🙏🙏 I also found Mr. Meadow’s videos right as I was getting back in to the gym. I would also suggest, even just walking is huge in getting the pounds down! You’re carrying your body weight, and it’s good, low impact steady state cardio. Same as weight training, just do a little more each day! God bless 🙏

[@Mo-kl4fb]

I'm behind you king

[@banditkramer]

That ending about John finding faith for himself really got me in my feels. Just another example of John walking it, and not just talking it

[@BaldOmniMan]

I was just thinking today about all the channels that leave self promoting comments on his channel. I shake my head at the people who don’t see that he was a legend that is deserving of the respect to not do so. Thanks for the tribute Juji. You’re a chad and I hope you surpass Kyriakos one day

[@bobboberson6664]

This made me tear up. So many lessons, movements, advice, I STILL use everyday. Rest in peace Mountain Dog, you are missed.

[@stevenoerlemans5414]

It hit me right in the feels too, man. This world could definitely use more people like John. He’s managed to unite people by setting such a positive example. By all accounts you could always trust John.

[@bricksbarbells5082]

I starting following John when he first appeared on a video with Jeff Nippard. I was 15 at the time almost 6 years ago. I found him at a time when I didn’t know anything about lifting and his training style and attitude really molded me as a kid. What a true inspiration.

[@jeffreymyers1761]

R.i.p john.meadows. a good bodybuilder, a great human/coach and an even better father.

[@Jarbooty]

John will never be forgotten. His spirit will live on forever. I can’t imagine how hard it must be for his family I’m just a random person and I think about him at least every hour every day

[@gstylez0107]

His kids are so young..😪

[@scottend5239]

I've said it on a few of John's videos and I'll say it here too; I've never missed someone that I've never met as much as I do him. It's the strangest feeling and I feel almost like I'm not worthy of feeling this amount of loss, because I never even stood in the same room as him. But with every video, there was a connection to the viewer that was like no other. RIP John. Life is not as good without you.

[@GameOver321]

Extremely well put. You nailed my emotions! He was top on my list of bodybuilders to meet. Never met a single pro, I wanted him to be my 1st...

[@goatofdeparture]

John’s death shook me. I’d always wait for his new videos because he would always put you in a hypnotizing, mellow state of focus. His personality, character, mind and dem CALVES were like no other !

[@chrisbruchak4519]

Honestly still gutted from losing him. It was like losing my weightlifting father. He taught me everything... Nothing will ever replace what John brought to the fitness industry. Hes forever immortalized.

[@StoicBarber]

John Meadows such a legend. Thank you Juji for introducing me to him years ago. It was on your channel I first saw John. Never forgotten Mr. Meadows, a legend forever. 👍👍

[@edwardfortae2350]

Man I miss seeing him. It really sucks hes gone. He introduced me to Dave Tate online and im no powerlifter but some of his ideas are great for changing into bodybuilding.

[@MattFlyFisher]

Wow. What an absolutely beautiful and deeply touching video tribute. Juji youre such an amazing human so truly deserving of all you have attained in life💯

[@azulsimmons1040]

Meadows had the most likeable personality on KZbin Fitness. He always came off as very genuine, friendly, and positive. Nice video. I knew when I heard Meadows passed that Dave was going to feel it. You could tell those two were good friends watching them together on video.

[@ddsotelo37]

The ending brought me to absolute tears when talking about his faith. RIP Mountain Dog

[@charliehaskell1926]

I have bought programs from Other well know bodybuilders and influencers, and I have to say John’s programs are in a league of their own. Just finishing Unity this week. Everyone should go buy his programs. They are amazing. Thanks for this amazing video Juji.

[@nattyinagarage5255]

Just bought baby groot program from him, first program I've ever bought, from anyone. Looking forward to getting a kick up the ass from John.

[@IWantToStayAtYourHouse]

Im doing creeping death 2 now

[@LebowskiSucks]

RIP the nicest man in bodybuilding

[@davidlloyd2594]

For me, what I loved about John's videos, was his lack of dogmatic limitation. So many Online trainers/influencers deal with a strict belief in right/wrong, effective/useless. Functional training, high volume/low volume, Time under tension/explosive, heavy/moderate, failure/2 in the tank. Everyone seems to have these polar absolutes. John, was always 'yes, it can all work, it does all work, explore what is best for you, and along the way, this is what I'm doing today, this is something I learned that you might find pretty cool' . He had such an encyclopedic knowledge born of experience and love of resistance training in all it's forms, that he could have justifiably used it to build an ego; but instead, he wanted everyone to know as much as he did, so that we could all be the best 'us' we could be, and enjoy our training as much as he did. I don't know about religion from a hill of beans, but I do know genuine generosity of spirit and human decency when I see it, and that was John Meadows to me.

[@liamengram6326]

20:00 The part about motivation is absolutely legit. I am always honest with people when they ask. "How do you stay motivated?" I flat out tell them to stop worrying so much about motivation, in the gym and in life. You are never going to be motivated 100% of the time. There are gonna be a lot of days where you feel like absolute dog shit and don't feel like doing something you know you should. It isn't about being motivated...it's about being DEDICATED to your goals.

[@JELL0521]

THAT's so crazy, I did the Meadows Squat-less leg day on the 1st yesterday in honor of him. I CANT FEEL MY LEGS TODAY GODDAMNIT Real Legends never die! Thank you John for all the inspiration and information you've given us! R.I.P

[@magic2292]

I always find it odd that someone you never met can affect you so deeply. RIP Mr Mountain Dog❤️ Thanks for sharing Juji

[@johnb6850]

We should all strive to live a life where when you die, everyone that knew you continuously talks about how much of an impact you had on their life and how much of an inspiration you were. Makes me want to do better

[@CJFranciss]

In a world where people are so dismissive of others and so self serving this is such an important statement.

[@joshfrank4485]

John was the all around package, everything was a teachable moment with him and his dedication shows in every video. RIP John

[@SubliminalEncryption]

That last bit of Dave talking about the "teachable moment" was beautiful. To attempt to add to that, I would say that how we see Dave talk about his friend is how we should all see and treat those closest to us. Not sure about anyone else but I have alot of thinking to do on just that short moment out of this video. All the best to you guys. God bless

[@jamesgalway8814]

Thanks for this video Jon … John would be happy

[@joshuawalker301]

John Meadows RIP. Dave and John are on a different league, they built a huge legacy of knowledge through hard work and experience. Raw greatness.

[@ThatGuyColton]

I watched every single one of John’s videos when they’d come out. Hands down my favorite educational BB content. My dad passed away in 2019 and I honestly felt like John kind of became my internet dad. I really admired him and his character, and I miss having him around. And I never so much as met John. Goes to show how great the reach and impact he had on us all was. Rest well John.

[@Fr1ender]

Very nice of you doing this video with Dave, thank you

[@williesnyder2899]

We can see the love!! I’m glad that Dave has come to the point where he can reminisce in perspective without the completely understandable weeping. (I known that feeling…) Thanks guys!!

[@johnhartman5507]

Wow, just seeing this. Like others have stated, I never met John, just watched and took notes from his videos. I felt like I knew him. Like he was my internet big brother. When I got the news, I broke down, and then watching all of the tributes from the athletes he worked with was so moving. John's teaching allowed me to continue training with a shoulder injury. It's good to know that John is in heaven. You know the scene when he got there "alright, high everybody!"

[@capac2]

Thanks for doing this Jujimufu! Much appreciated. John was/is great, his influence lives on

[@lukeguadagni320]

Wow I didn’t know John had passed away, gutted to hear it. I’m not huge into the body building scene but I watch his videos for tips and techniques. Such a likeable character, very knowledgeable and got his point across well. Rest in peace.

[@Theo-ul8qm]

Great tribute guys! I remember I was running one of John's programs when I found out he'd passed. And I remember training that day - and it was actually the first time I'd had something from outside the gym affect my workout. Probably teared up a bit doing the Meadows rows. Having said that, I still run his programs to this day. Incredible to see so many people pay their respects. RIP John! 🙏🏼

[@stevenoerlemans5414]

Thanks for this video, Juji. John Meadows has had such a positive impact on my life, he’s been such a positive role model. Rest In Peace, Mountaindog

[@cvealjr3811]

This was closure for me from last year’s shock of losing John and his calm spirit. Thanks for making this memorial. 🙏🏾

[@ruckusfitnesd7505]

Only got to speak to John on IG a few times always had time to respond even if it was a happy Christmas or a get well when he was ill Just an awesome dude.

[@kristokivisild988]

I love this video, Shed some tears, Now up to the gym to get better and be better, Thank you John, you will be remembered as a legend.

[@shanuv12]

I wish I had a dad like John. What a great guy to be around. I m from India and I had tears when I came to know he is no more with us. RIP Sir, you were a gem of a human being. 💔

[@thedennis4412]

John was an awesome guy. Loved to watch him and listen. That being said it's important that we realize how early this man passed. We absolutely need to take responsibility for how we live our lives and who we idolize and use as mentors. We need to seriously question where we're going and why we're doing it.

[@lalocarrasco2056]

Loved this video. I discovered John Meadows on KZbin a couple months before he passed and I received so much great information watching his videos and I still do. RIP John Meadows

[@neilochando6309]

John is a legend. Humble and ready to share knowledge with anyone, plus a brutal work ethic. RESPECT!

[@Hirooshii1]

Thank you both for keeping him alive, you guys knew him, i didnt know him and i miss the man. Its an emotional video on 1st of Januari but its a great video to start the year to not forget a great man like John. Thank you both.

[@mikehinson5935]

Juji, thanks so much for the cool vid.. My 9 yr old son and I watched so many of John’s videos. Heck we still do. I wish I could meet some of you guys we watch. For me, the way John treated everyone is what inspired me. He was such a nice normal guy, loved his kids and Mary. Maybe it’s the positive vibe he had and he is how I found you. Now we watch you and I must say my son loves watching the “back flip guy”. Stay fun and positive and we will continue watching you!!! Thanks so much. With love from NC

[@darrankidwell193]

Thank you for sharing about John. I loved his videos and now I understand why everyone comments about him being a great guy. Dave thanks especially about how his faith grew. You are right, he is in a better place!

[@lordenos2118]

I just subscribed to your channel because of this tribute video. John Meadows helped me get back into the gym when I was depressed and didn't think I couldn't do it anymore. He gave me the motivation and now I'm addicted to the iron. I wish I could of personally met him but his videos made it feel like I knew him. He is definitely a legend and his legacy will never die! Thanks again for this video and I'm definitely going to start checking out your videos to get some advice. The marathon will continue with us

[@yonigee7939]

It made me so so happy to hear these stories, thank you for sharing everything you said Dave. You are an incredible friend and I think John was very happy and lucky to have you in his life. Both wonderful hearts and minds. Thank you Juji for letting him share these stories.

[@guylehman9482]

This was great! Thank you so much! John was/is so awesome in my mind as many others would say.

[@JC-nh2dd]

RIP to the 🐐. He was always such a nice person. I had the pleasure of working w him via Granite and IR. He was so full of knowledge. Still can’t believe he’s gone.

[@gstylez0107]

I really miss John. I was beginning to watch him a lot on KZbin, his channel was really starting to do well.. He really seemed like such a nice guy, something about watching and listening to him was comforting to me..

[@rreaper8860]

Wow! Thank you guys so much for this. I am near where john lived. I always thought that if i ever ran in to him i would thank him for making me be a better person. He showed me that you get better for you. Not to show off or come off like a bad ass, but because you have character and drive. He was just a special spirit to observe. What a great happy tribute. Very well said dave. Thank you John. Your spirit and passion lives on through all of us. Parabelum!

[@Keranu]

I almost died seeing John's face on my KZbin feed. It still hurts too much. Rest in peace, John. We will always love you

[@ncerator]

excellent video Juji! thanks for introducing us to John and sharing these great stories with Dave. He was a legend and will be missed.

[@wrench_n_ride8159]

Wow! And the closing was just mind blowing and the absolute best way to close the tribute. Thank you both so much!

[@Ilike2run4fun]

Awe this video is special. Rest in peace Mountain Dog.

[@emirhansarbay1606]

love you guys! Thanks for the video, remembering him everyday!

[@jackkreeger6617]

Thank you very much for putting this video out. I am one of those people that you were talking about that sees John's teachings all over my everyday life. He will be missed but I'm so grateful that people like you are around to carry on his legacy in a honest and positive way.

[@maxxxmodelz4061]

This was a fantastic video. Hearing those stories about the legendary training sessions with John is awesome. I still watch his videos and gain information from them to this very day. RIP to the legend, John Meadows. Sorely missed.

[@markj6984]

i appreciate this video. John showed us all the way it should be done. Miss you John. You were a true humbled inspiration

[@DaveFrazier69420]

Thanks for sharing Dave. I'm sure its not easy missing your friend and not easy and light hearted to talk about and share.

[@thomholio]

A great tribute to a great man. He led by example, and embodied what it means to work hard to support those around you. His impact will echo through time.

[@billyyousaf2036]

Hi Jujimufu, Absolutely brilliant tribute video! Really enjoyed it and loved how you covered John's legacy. John's a massive loss to the fitness industry and his legacy will hopefully not be forgotten. John definitely needs to be and deserves to be remembered for his priceless contribution to the fitness industry, as well as his humility which you rightfully mentioned. Massive thank you for making the video. Cheers, Billy

[@agray103]

Thanks for making this. Awesome video about a great man. RIP John

[@ChaoticDuelist]

What a loving and respectful send off to a legend. Thanks for this Juji

[@richrick6168]

I used to watch his most recent videos at the time before workouts. I miss him so much. God bless him and his family

[@ajtaleri]

I was just watching some of Johns videos yesterday before training thinking about how he influenced everyone. I was really happy to see this in my feed this morning. Y’all keep up the great work.

[@mjkraft9365]

Great video! Thank you for sharing these memories of a wonderful man. We all miss John so much.

[@AshknFX]

I discovered him and after 2 days he passed away. But i still watch his videos and they r so beneficial and fun. Rip

[@ronthompson2366]

Absolutely correct... well said.. well done and John will forever be well remembered. He was a legend and true ambassador for the industry and life. Always missed but never forgotten.

[@budgethomegymtraining5526]

Oh cool, didnt know i was going to cry today thank you for the good memories

[@pmd_7450]

Thanks for putting this together. He was a legend!

[@MrSimondurham]

Such a humbling tribute the such a great man. Thought me so much through his channel and nice to hear some of his story from people that love him. What a legend.

[@DanielBrown-nj3th]

I just started a month ago watching John Meadows. I totally get his methods because I have the same brain in the gym. I am so late in finding out about this man/person. I’m just now realizing what we as a community have lost forever. It is awesome we have all his training videos still to enjoy. So very sorry to everyone that was close to him. ❤

[@danielszemborski]

Thank you for this video! Very educational! I learned so much from John!

[@SuperLarsenator]

Thank you SOOO much guys: LOVE John and always will - he inspired me, taught me a zillion things and was just SUCH an inspiration!

[@jeffreyhuet5709]

Such a great video! Thank you

[@davidparsons1027]

Bro awesome video he's one of my heroes and for real he's sadly missed what I seen of John he seemed to be ethically and morally a great human being and I honestly strive to be like him.

[@codyfagan3294]

Thank you for this great video!

[@FDT222]

Didn’t follow John but he was beloved in the community. RIP Mountain Dog.

[@jessevandijk7524]

Thank you so much for this video. He’s an absolute legend and someone we all can learn from

[@the_task_master3470]

That ending part got me in the feels....glad Dave brought that out & it is a testament to the awesome person John was....

[@themountain2564]

Since he’s passed I haven’t been able to watch his videos it’s to sad. Loved his knowledge

[@nicknelly1]

Thank you, we all needed this 🙌🏽😢 RIP John

[@jasonmoser24]

I’m so glad that the way I felt about John just by watching his videos which is he seemed like a genuinely wholesome great guy that everyone who’s met him has the same thoughts. He was one of a kind

[@jsaestheticsandbodybuilding]

RIP this legend

[@BruceWayne-rb1mb]

Thank you John, Thank you.

[@onazram1]

He still inspires me every time I watch him....

[@andrewmartinez2153]

Thank you guys for speaking to us about John meadows I heard his name on KZbin and then I watched him and never stopped watching him and will never stop watching him I loved his work outs thanks guys.

[@ham5483]

Ive never felt so much pain from someone who i didnt personally know, his death was such a shock, i had just tragically and suddenly lost my cousin, then john, then a good friend of mine 2 months ago, john really helped me cheer up after my cousin passed, the past 1.5 years have been tough, i never even thought about depression before but now i understand the torment first hand.

[@TheYeti_97]

beautiful tribute guys. I loved the story of John getting excited while reaching for a drink in the vending machine after leg day.

[@wasdishowiplay]

That last bit gets you. As a young college athlete working out with friends reading John meadows work was a big inspiration for dumb workout stuff we experimented with.

[@mydl6314]

This made my day. great start to 2022

[@kyleramoutar947]

Such and inspiration, never met him yet I felt like i knew him so well. RIP John you are one of the reasons i started bodybuilding

[@noahblevins9569]

I fully believe that Mountain dog truly cared about the industry, and providing information to truly help people out. Healthier living, and safety during a workout. He made a positive impact, and it is hard for anyone to deny that.

[@SirSketchable]

Awesome video, and loved the scenes with the Eagles O Line boys training with John