John Meadows Back Workout & Daily Routine

[B-Neva]

[PaLftr]

Really like this guy. Can always pick out some things I want to try from his videos, unlike a lot of other BBers.

[Groggery]

I find it interesting how someone so focused on form and efficiency as Meadows has such underwhelming lats.

14:30 and onwards you can see his lower back is ridiculous, his traps too, all the little details below the rear delts and yet if you focus your attention on the lats themselves, not much there.

The whole Dennis James back thing going on.

Other than that, very good program he's got there.

[macmacc]

His midsection is so bloathed here and not appealing at all on stage... Damn shame.
Nice vid btw ! Always nice to listen to his approach.

[B-Neva]

His midsection is so bloathed here and not appealing at all on stage... Damn shame.
Nice vid btw ! Always nice to listen to his approach.

that's because of this

ran into very serious health issues in 2005. I was bleeding to death, and was rushed into emergency surgery while I was going into shock. I had my entire large intestine removed. I ended up going through hell as when I went to get my reconnect done (get rid of the ileostomy I had), I ended up getting a blockage, and required another surgery 10 days later. These were major surgeries. I then got a massive infection that required me to have tubes inserted into me to drain them. Picture 2 tubes coming out of your gut, and draining into a bag taped to the side of your leg. Not pretty. All of the surgeries then resulted in incisional hernias. Long story short, it was bad. The Mayo clinic diagnosed my issue as Idiopathic Myointimal Hyperplasia of the Mesenteric Veins. They had I believe 9 cases of it on file at the time, but when I read about the symptoms, they were dead on. Everybody thinks I had colitis, but I did not, thank God. I can eat anything I want, and dieting doesn't irritate my colon as many people with colitis find. I am healed for now, and God willing my disease won't return to my small intestine.
I did compete in 2007 with the hernias, and they looked bad. I was lean, but my abdominal wall just looked horrible. I noticed Jim Rockell laughing at me on stage and pointing at me, which didn't make me feel too well, but oh well. I had a very high tech surgery in which they basically sewed my abs back together. The surgeon did a phenomenal job. I dieted back down in 2008 to see what they looked like, and 5 of 6 of my abs looked great. One is blurry looking, probably due to the mesh that was put in he said, but the structure looks good again. I actually won my class in the how, and got 2nd in the overall, not bad for a guy that had been through what I had. The bad thing is I have no core strength. Think about how hard that makes squats and such, but hey, it's better to look good, than to feel good huh…hahah.

[MrMetabolism]

Well theres our confirmation that team u is a natty show

[macmacc]

that's because of this

Thanks, didn't do my research too good !

[Canuck77]

that's because of this

Dang. Feels for him.

I think that Tiger Fitness guy had a similar situation but not as severe yet they had to basically also stitch his intestines and stomach back together which is why he also reportedly has a wider or more bloated waist...

Great video though...really like Meadows approach and explanations, as stated, I also always pick up on a few things that I can apply to my training.

[masthead716]

John Meadows is a savage. Probably the guy I'd want to train with this most in this industry.

[Dawlphinracer]

John Meadow's is a savage. Probably the guy I'd want to train with this most in this industry.

Same brah, knows so much information it's amazing. Any video I have ever watched of him, I have always learned something new.

[stealth_swimmer]

I find it interesting how someone so focused on form and efficiency as Meadows has such underwhelming lats.

14:30 and onwards you can see his lower back is ridiculous, his traps too, all the little details below the rear delts and yet if you focus your attention on the lats themselves, not much there.

The whole Dennis James back thing going on.

Other than that, very good program he's got there.

He could naturally be arm dominant. That being said, anything underhand emphasizes the biceps a little more. Close grip back exercises also emphasize the lower lat....but also emphasize the biceps as well, imo.

[stealth_swimmer]

After seeing him pose at the end, I think his lats could use some more development sure, but the INSANE thickness of his erectors makes it more noticeable. Kinda like the reverse problem that Kai has - his lats are so thick, I think that might be what's covering up his erectors a little and making his rear lat spread appear smooth. Or could just be genetic.

[tqut]

He cheeks are really sunken, kinda proves he is on track in his prep, but does look scary/unhealthy

[gamebred26]

He cheeks are really sunken, kinda proves he is on track in his prep, but does look scary/unhealthy

Yeah dude thought the same ****...he looks like he is on the edge of death...jesus.

[TropicalSunset]

He is a super knowledgable guy and I love hearing him talk about exercise and nutrition. But like others I guess I also happen to think he just looks unhealthy. His body might be telling him it is time to do something else.

I understand he has the drive and desire, but he just doesn't have the genetics to make it at the pro level.

[Dawlphinracer]

After seeing him pose at the end, I think his lats could use some more development sure, but the INSANE thickness of his erectors makes it more noticeable. Kinda like the reverse problem that Kai has - his lats are so thick, I think that might be what's covering up his erectors a little and making his rear lat spread appear smooth. Or could just be genetic.

Kai greene
Smooth rear lat spread


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[GingerForte]

Hey, if anyone is interested in exchange programs let me know!! I have a few