The front delt does sit at an angle though, so following that would bring the dumbell up in front of your face, although straight up in front seems to work just aswell, so i dont know really what's best lol
Whoever is keeping this channel alive, please keep doing what you’re doing. John is a gift to bodybuilding. I love looking back at his videos and still learning something.
Totally. John really meant a lot to me without the two of us even knowing each other. He helped me getting started and progress. Still doing quite a few exercises that I got from him, they're effective for me and fun. I will be missing his tips but I'll remember the ones he taught us and will keep utilizing them. It's crazy how people all over the entire globe loved him and were so positive about him, no one hated John. Big, big loss to the fitness industry, can't have enough mountaindogs during these times. Thank you so much John, rest easy brother.
Protect your shoulders guys!!! I'm 33 (183lbs). I did weightlifting in High school, College and for football for both. And my shoulders are killing me now after all that lifting, all those years without being shown a better or smarter way like John is talking about. I did shoulders and back this morning and my shoulders aren't in constant pain anymore because I learned and watched how to work them without causing injury.
As I was reading this I am at 7:12 and that lady's form at the far side of the camera is doing exactly what I just watched from Jeremy not to do, even Jeff C preaches this.
Like a musician or a actor or actress this man is actually still living in teaching from the grave I wish I had the privilege and an honor to be taught by him at least one session or even shake his hand he seems like such a nice person now with all that strength All That Body God bless this brother💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲
MD1, You're a walking encyclopedia of innovative training!...I'm 51 and love the Old School touch to your methods. Much Respect Brother, and keep uploading these informative videos, I assure you will be watching every one of them!
Recently subscribed to your channel. I come from a boxing background,but the last 12 months started to lift a few weights as well. I don't see myself as a bodybuilder,far from it,but if I'm going to do a job,I like to do it,to the best of my ability,and that's were you come in. I'm stronger than ever,and bigger than ever,literally everyone who sees me comments on how I look. Just wanted to say thank you very much for sharing your broad knowledge for free. I'm stronger than most lads who have been lifting for years,and now give them a few pointers,but never forget to tell them we're the knowledge came from. Thank you John......from John,Liverpool,England ✌️🇬🇧
I watch at least 1 of John's videos a day he is the greatest trainer on the internet and he is a great family man. RIP JOHN, you are missed bu never forgotten!! God Bless John, Mary Alexander and Andrew!!
Hi John, just wanted to stop by and let you know I appreciate your information bud. Like many people interested in lifting and nutrition, I follow a lot of different people here on RUclips to try to get the best information possible. What I really like about you John is that, whereas there’s plenty of good information out there (and tons of bad) most of these other RUclips fitness people honestly ooze with egotism and have no humility whatsoever it seems. My bet (I’m not a betting man) is that if you put all of these guys in the same room including yourself, you would be probably the only dude smiling and listening to these other mouths just talk. You’re humility and down to earth personality really shine through John and I can’t tell you how much I appreciate that. I feel like you’re someone who truly just wants to help other people learn from your experience. Don’t ever change you’re the best John thanks!
This was such a great video, the perfect balance of fun, meathead, gym bro, heavy barbell talk mixed with the sage, wisdom of a quarter century of lifting in a scientific method of self observed kinesiology.
thank you for the knowledge and the inspiration sir . I am a 65 y.o Army vet battling stage 4 metastatic cancer since 2011,and after a number of surgeries and radiation and back on chemo again( 2 years straight on,week in week out mostly)I need inspiration to keep motivated in the gym.I am not saying all this for pat on the back but to tell you that what you give positivity affects people far and wide and to thank you and encourage you to continue.
You can see a huge difference in lifting experience and education between John and all these other youtubers who look like they have the body of a 12 year old boy. I was 2x Armed Forces BB Champion and I am not to proud to admit that John knows light years more than I do. Even I subbed and came here to learn.
John seems/ed like a real swell fella..no big inflated ego..no fancy talk..just bare bones solid advice from years of experience....I was kinda stunned to hear of his passing...glad his knowledge will live on for eternity..
John Meadows utube videos are probably the only ones where you don't read comments from haters , negative people and with insults contents ...Good on you John...Amazing stuff and it's all about great training and nutrition advices ,positivity and friendliness .
I am SOOOO thankful that you made this video and talked about the depth not needing to touch the chest. It was KILLING my shoulders. I thank you sir for posting this and saving my rotator cuffs.
Been training with weights for over 40 years. I feel like just now I am finally figuring it out! As an older but committed lifter, I am finding that higher reps, TUT, cluster sets, isos and negatives, hitting each body part several times a week is my focus. Once per week do a heavy compound movement for each body part to maintain strength. Thanks for your education John!
I. Not very big but working on it. Iv watched alot of peoples exorcise vids and at the end of the day I think I I have learned quite a bit more from you. Thank you for that u have a great attitude and that's how I wanna be when I grow up. More less of an ass hole. I will do this work out tonight. And thank you
I'm really glad to hear you say that stopping a few inches from your chest is ok. I had rotator cuff surgery back in Dec 2019 and while I've recovered pretty well, I don't want to risk re-injuring myself. So I have been stopping above my chest a bit instead of bringing it all the way down and putting too much of a stretch on my shoulder. Also, I do pull my elbows in somewhat to protect that insertion point, so glad to hear you're good with that. I really like what the incline does for me and if the way I'm able to do it now is good, I'll keep doing it that way :)
So glad that I’ve come across your channel 👌🏼 some awesome exercises that really actually work and your explanations are so simple and spot on to hit the correct spot 👍🏼
John!! Master tip for all levels; work through the burn and when form breaks that is the point the set is over. 👍 so many people train to a specific number of reps and stop. The body always wants to do the least amount of work so the mind has to be strong and tell the body to work past the burn! Always using the proper amount of weight for this type of technique no need to get hurt the weight will be there when your ready! Thanks John!
Thanks John. When I converse with people at the gym I work out. I can't emphasize enough,what you have stated . In particular the range of motion on the Smith Machine. That each person must find that range, which provides the most efficient results. Without the risk of Injury.
I love the last one. Never thought of that. And yes you were right, internal rotation on that will impinge the shoulder tendons and could potentially injure you. It’ll probably be fine for most people but if you’re older or have bad shoulders don’t internally rotate
Thanks for the tips. I'll have to try the inclined dumb bell raises on my next shoulder work out. I've been doing a single dumb bell raise with the dumb bell pointing towards the floor while standing. I position it between my thumbs and the top of hands with my palms parallel to the floor while standing in front of my face. I hold the dumb bell where I'm looking over the top of it and then raising it up so I'm looking under the bottom of the dumb bell. I like to do at least 10 reps. This prevents any swinging.
Hi Joe my name is Andy. I enjoy you workout routines very much I pick up quite a few tips like i said Im from Chicago Keep it up you’re also very professional take care.
This is what I been looking for someone to explain cause I've seen guys with great lateral/rear delts but not everyone seeks for this like I have been!I'm gonna try this!😁
John, great video as usual, please do a video on diet, I want to lose belly fat while building muscle, what should I do, been working out for 1.5 years and have seen little growth?
I like setting up the safeties on the smith press and turning it into a deadstop or touch and go press. It allows me to take the sets closer to failure and allows for intensity techniques like cluster sets without the risk of actual failure. Also, no need for that struggle of engaging the hooks after a hard set, you can just slip out of the bench and rack the plates while the bar sits on the safeties.
Thanks so much for your videos and multiple angles. Realized I had my shoulders way too far in front (and seat too far back) on the Smith press. Movement feels much better now
I love the high incline Smith press after a main power movement but I like it closer grip kills front delt inner tricep and serratus if I upward rotate and protract a little or extra upper chest If I Stay retracted.
For more perfect workouts make sure you check out our playlist. ruclips.net/p/PLNAUreWTt_Shit7mTi10sqxKPVJ67W05B
Great no nonsense video again john...keepin it simple and givin risk vs reward...classic👍👍👍👍
The front delt does sit at an angle though, so following that would bring the dumbell up in front of your face, although straight up in front seems to work just aswell, so i dont know really what's best lol
Hey where can i buy this shirt? :)
Greets from Germany
@@tobiasmuller7769 God bles
I watch him everyday!
Who else still has to watch at least one of John's videos a day? He left so much knowledge behind for us 🙏🏾💚
Sad thing is we won’t see anymore new video £;
He left us a treasure
Wait what?
Daily inspiration!
100 percent
man, you're one of the easiest youtubers to watch, you explain everything so clearly and calmly
facts.
Whoever is keeping this channel alive, please keep doing what you’re doing. John is a gift to bodybuilding. I love looking back at his videos and still learning something.
You’re missed big guy. Thank you for everything you have done to better this community. RIP
Man wtf?!!! 🥺
I'm late to this channel. Heard he passed. Sad to hear. Rip
John trains always with the strict form & the precise range of motion. You're like a walking text book!
sym qual you need to learn to spell like a textbook!
@@dane1986ste So true! Thanks!
@@dezukaful effective range of motion
@@gustavolealgomes5448 Thanks for your perfect answer!
I found this dude after he died and he was very knowledgeable. He taught me about how partials make your shoulders bigger. Sure helped me. RIP bro
Meadows the best BB teacher, listen every video.
Just started watching John's videos, and it's no wonder why he'll be so missed.
Totally. John really meant a lot to me without the two of us even knowing each other. He helped me getting started and progress. Still doing quite a few exercises that I got from him, they're effective for me and fun. I will be missing his tips but I'll remember the ones he taught us and will keep utilizing them. It's crazy how people all over the entire globe loved him and were so positive about him, no one hated John. Big, big loss to the fitness industry, can't have enough mountaindogs during these times. Thank you so much John, rest easy brother.
same here... just starting out in gym, his vids are really detailed
:/
You have the best t-shirts
Protect your shoulders guys!!! I'm 33 (183lbs). I did weightlifting in High school, College and for football for both. And my shoulders are killing me now after all that lifting, all those years without being shown a better or smarter way like John is talking about. I did shoulders and back this morning and my shoulders aren't in constant pain anymore because I learned and watched how to work them without causing injury.
As I was reading this I am at 7:12 and that lady's form at the far side of the camera is doing exactly what I just watched from Jeremy not to do, even Jeff C preaches this.
I think my friends must be getting tired of me saying "John Meadows says....." LOL :)
haha not me!
"Friends." LOL.
haha....I don't get tired of it I'm only getting tired (fatigue) because I 'm watching John training at the gym:)
Cut 'em out. You don't need that kind of negativity in your life.
Like a musician or a actor or actress this man is actually still living in teaching from the grave I wish I had the privilege and an honor to be taught by him at least one session or even shake his hand he seems like such a nice person now with all that strength All That Body God bless this brother💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲
MD1, You're a walking encyclopedia of innovative training!...I'm 51 and love the Old School touch to your methods. Much Respect Brother, and keep uploading these informative videos, I assure you will be watching every one of them!
Can’t wait to work this routine into my next push day! My rear & side deltas are ok but front needs extra love. Thanks, John!
John and Seth Feroce should do a video together. Them 2 have the best advise for lifting for mass and longevity. Thank you Mr. Meadows
Recently subscribed to your channel. I come from a boxing background,but the last 12 months started to lift a few weights as well. I don't see myself as a bodybuilder,far from it,but if I'm going to do a job,I like to do it,to the best of my ability,and that's were you come in. I'm stronger than ever,and bigger than ever,literally everyone who sees me comments on how I look. Just wanted to say thank you very much for sharing your broad knowledge for free. I'm stronger than most lads who have been lifting for years,and now give them a few pointers,but never forget to tell them we're the knowledge came from. Thank you John......from John,Liverpool,England ✌️🇬🇧
John Meadows, you are the best with the tutorials. Thank you!
How could someone be so good yet so humble at the same time
You are amazing John
The experience and knowledge you impart on us for free is incredible sir!
I watch at least 1 of John's videos a day he is the greatest trainer on the internet and he is a great family man. RIP JOHN, you are missed bu never forgotten!! God Bless John, Mary Alexander and Andrew!!
Hi John, just wanted to stop by and let you know I appreciate your information bud. Like many people interested in lifting and nutrition, I follow a lot of different people here on RUclips to try to get the best information possible. What I really like about you John is that, whereas there’s plenty of good information out there (and tons of bad) most of these other RUclips fitness people honestly ooze with egotism and have no humility whatsoever it seems. My bet (I’m not a betting man) is that if you put all of these guys in the same room including yourself, you would be probably the only dude smiling and listening to these other mouths just talk. You’re humility and down to earth personality really shine through John and I can’t tell you how much I appreciate that. I feel like you’re someone who truly just wants to help other people learn from your experience. Don’t ever change you’re the best John thanks!
thank you very much for that.
John you are a light in this world......
R.I.P. Legend. You inspired and helped so many people. You're memory lives on. Salute.
This was such a great video, the perfect balance of fun, meathead, gym bro, heavy barbell talk mixed with the sage, wisdom of a quarter century of lifting in a scientific method of self observed kinesiology.
thank you!
thank you for the knowledge and the inspiration sir . I am a 65 y.o Army vet battling stage 4 metastatic cancer since 2011,and after a number of surgeries and radiation and back on chemo again( 2 years straight on,week in week out mostly)I need inspiration to keep motivated in the gym.I am not saying all this for pat on the back but to tell you that what you give positivity affects people far and wide and to thank you and encourage you to continue.
get better sir!!!
You can see a huge difference in lifting experience and education between John and all these other youtubers who look like they have the body of a 12 year old boy. I was 2x Armed Forces BB Champion and I am not to proud to admit that John knows light years more than I do. Even I subbed and came here to learn.
thank you for your service sir
Thanks for the Real information, I've been working out for 8 months doing what you say and haven't hurt myself being 61. Experience is key Thank You.
John seems/ed like a real swell fella..no big inflated ego..no fancy talk..just bare bones solid advice from years of experience....I was kinda stunned to hear of his passing...glad his knowledge will live on for eternity..
It's rather simple. I see John Meadows in my recommended list... I click play. Thank you for blessing us with your knowledge!
SO appreciate your consideration of shoulder health. Not enough coaches emphasize this very necessary aspect of training.
John Meadows utube videos are probably the only ones where you don't read comments from haters , negative people and with insults contents ...Good on you John...Amazing stuff and it's all about great training and nutrition advices ,positivity and friendliness .
keeping it all +++++
Glad I rewatched this. I forgot a few of these and need to add them back into my shoulder routine
I am SOOOO thankful that you made this video and talked about the depth not needing to touch the chest. It was KILLING my shoulders. I thank you sir for posting this and saving my rotator cuffs.
Still watching these for pre-workout motivation and insight. Great stuff. Great guy.
Been training with weights for over 40 years. I feel like just now I am finally figuring it out! As an older but committed lifter, I am finding that higher reps, TUT, cluster sets, isos and negatives, hitting each body part several times a week is my focus. Once per week do a heavy compound movement for each body part to maintain strength. Thanks for your education John!
I just tried your exercises for front middle and rear dealts (2 of each of the 3 exercises in your videos) and my shoulders are on fire!!!
Just got back from training shoulders and now I wanna go back and do it again after watching this 😭
I. Not very big but working on it. Iv watched alot of peoples exorcise vids and at the end of the day I think I I have learned quite a bit more from you. Thank you for that u have a great attitude and that's how I wanna be when I grow up. More less of an ass hole. I will do this work out tonight. And thank you
I love the fact that your so personable. Great coach!
Thank you John for everything I appreciate your help I'm strong as hell may God bless you
Very true incline bench has grown my shoulders and delts so much. I never did them much until this past year and the gains have been unmatched
Hi John, I’m 71 years old and listen to your advice on all body parts. I’m still growing even at my age!
Ladies and gentlemen - this man is the patron saint of bodybuilding.
:)
😂 perfect description
Your channel is my absolute favorite. I always learn something new from you. Thank you 🙏🏻
You are so welcome!
I'm really glad to hear you say that stopping a few inches from your chest is ok. I had rotator cuff surgery back in Dec 2019 and while I've recovered pretty well, I don't want to risk re-injuring myself. So I have been stopping above my chest a bit instead of bringing it all the way down and putting too much of a stretch on my shoulder. Also, I do pull my elbows in somewhat to protect that insertion point, so glad to hear you're good with that. I really like what the incline does for me and if the way I'm able to do it now is good, I'll keep doing it that way :)
Thanks again for everything Jon. Always go to your vids before hitting a set
Thanks for the shoulder series especially mentioning how to work hard around pre existing injuries. Very helpful.
John always had the true and honest advice…
only just got into the gym but i love this dude, devastating he isn’t with us anymore. Rest in peace big fella.
Thanks. I’m just starting out and this will be a great help.
You seem like a very sincere guy.
So glad that I’ve come across your channel 👌🏼 some awesome exercises that really actually work and your explanations are so simple and spot on to hit the correct spot 👍🏼
I REALLY like the continued emphasis on protecting the joints here. Bravo, subscribing.
thank you!
RIP man… dude was such a humble Kind hearted Man.
Thxz homie
It helps a lot that u walk thru these Steps with a clear understanding, Gracias
ive learn so much on this perfect exercise series thanks man
He was and still is the only trainer who actually knew he’s stuff
John!! Master tip for all levels; work through the burn and when form breaks that is the point the set is over. 👍 so many people train to a specific number of reps and stop. The body always wants to do the least amount of work so the mind has to be strong and tell the body to work past the burn! Always using the proper amount of weight for this type of technique no need to get hurt the weight will be there when your ready! Thanks John!
Thanks John. When I converse with people at the gym I work out. I can't emphasize enough,what you have stated . In particular the range of motion on the Smith Machine. That each person must find that range, which provides the most efficient results. Without the risk of Injury.
Very well explained thanks
I love the last one. Never thought of that. And yes you were right, internal rotation on that will impinge the shoulder tendons and could potentially injure you. It’ll probably be fine for most people but if you’re older or have bad shoulders don’t internally rotate
Thanks for this video. I've got some imbalance in my anterior delts and this is just what I needed!
Thanks for the tips. I'll have to try the inclined dumb bell raises on my next shoulder work out. I've been doing a single dumb bell raise with the dumb bell pointing towards the floor while standing. I position it between my thumbs and the top of hands with my palms parallel to the floor while standing in front of my face. I hold the dumb bell where I'm looking over the top of it and then raising it up so I'm looking under the bottom of the dumb bell. I like to do at least 10 reps. This prevents any swinging.
I am definitely going to do these workouts. I can’t go to heavy due to having a bad right shoulder but I can still put in the work. RIP John Meadows.
Crazy how I can find this year's later - thank you John
John, would be sick to see a physique update and posing kind of video!
yeah id really love to see a posing video and tips/tricks for posing......
Only channel I watch for workouts, man. Such great content!
Hi Joe my name is Andy. I enjoy you workout routines very much I pick up quite a few tips like i said Im from Chicago Keep it up you’re also very professional take care.
traps are getting insane ! thanks for sharing you're knowledge with us !
Wow wanted to put more shoulders in my workout and you the legend got me covered he is amazing rest in peace
So much good recommendations . As usual thanks John
another gem. thanks mountain dog.
Love you sir I wish and pray for your long health life and prosperity ...
Great vid !!
My shoulder pain is exactly like your sounds .... these look like great excersies and weight proportions
❤❤❤❤I miss you John
Simply amazing...clear and to the point..love this guy!
This is what I been looking for someone to explain cause I've seen guys with great lateral/rear delts but not everyone seeks for this like I have been!I'm gonna try this!😁
Love your videos John!! Just got done doing this workout and my shoulders are on fire👍🏼🔥
ty!
Been loving this shoulder series, keep up the good work 💪
Another informative video! Keep up the great work John!
The OG! Always come back to big John for advice.
you will forever be alive in our hearts .. and pumps 💪🏾💪🏼
This man still motivates me!! Rest in Paradise brother
Cant wait to try tomorrow
Man, another awesome video !!!
Awesome stuff John!!!
Working through the burn... Could I apply that to all muscle areas and stop the set when form deteriorates?
Kreutz, I think that’s what he calls going actually to failure.
@@TheMolina297 Sounds about right.
John, great video as usual, please do a video on diet, I want to lose belly fat while building muscle, what should I do, been working out for 1.5 years and have seen little growth?
Good tips, especially for those who want to keep their shoulders in safe postion. Great video. Thanks
I like setting up the safeties on the smith press and turning it into a deadstop or touch and go press. It allows me to take the sets closer to failure and allows for intensity techniques like cluster sets without the risk of actual failure. Also, no need for that struggle of engaging the hooks after a hard set, you can just slip out of the bench and rack the plates while the bar sits on the safeties.
that is excellent strategy
Thanks so much for your videos and multiple angles. Realized I had my shoulders way too far in front (and seat too far back) on the Smith press. Movement feels much better now
You're so welcome!
THANKS JOHN , YOUR A GREAT COACH🙂👍
I appreciate that!
@@mountaindog1 thanks , today's my arms and tricep day and my triceps still hurts am I ok to carry on John?
I love the high incline Smith press after a main power movement but I like it closer grip kills front delt inner tricep and serratus if I upward rotate and protract a little or extra upper chest If I Stay retracted.
HI, PLEASE MAKE A VIDEO FOR UPPER CHEST WORKOUT WITH DUMBBELLS ONLY AND WITHOUT BENCH AT HOME....
Great advice as always!
Thank you Mr Meadows!
nice, I plan on implementing tomorrow
2023 baby lets go, John I learned a lot and everyday, legendnerverdie❤
Great content Sir as always. Thanks.
Definitely enjoyed the knowledge John I will be implementing these exercises
Do you really think your front dels need 3 isolation exercises?