How *BIG* Can You Get Naturally

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So how big can you get naturally? In this video I let you know just that. You have a lot of factors that are in play but for the most part this video will give you an idea of what you can expect. That is if you put in the hard work. If you don’t work hard you will never get to your natural potential.
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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
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  • @mountaindog1
    @mountaindog14 жыл бұрын

    Can You Get Ripped "Naturally" kzread.info/dash/bejne/kYqCtsN7f5ixaaw.html

  • @4lc4p0rn

    @4lc4p0rn

    4 жыл бұрын

    hey man, as alway's you're one of the best sources of information out there, but you should be very careful with suggesting that working through pain is a good idea, a lot of people dont think for themselves. there's different kinds of pain, and working through muscle pain is usually completely fine, but you should be really really careful with working through sudden sharp stinging pains, or joint pains. im sure you already know all of that, and probably more, i just wish you would have said it out loud for the people who dont.

  • @abdu1989

    @abdu1989

    4 жыл бұрын

    @6:19 aww dont call yourself a genetics out liar.. you seem pretty honest to me

  • @jjwp-ql5rv

    @jjwp-ql5rv

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@abdu1989 "outlier" not "out liar"

  • @mountaindog1

    @mountaindog1

    4 жыл бұрын

    based on how skinny he was...definitely possible with perfect training and eating

  • @MayorOfBodybuildingTV

    @MayorOfBodybuildingTV

    4 жыл бұрын

    Education like this is much needed in today's world of endless information. Kids need to realize gear is a serious decision and you can.make nice gains naturally,especially when your young!

  • @chrismayfield355
    @chrismayfield3554 жыл бұрын

    John looks just like a ripped Mark Hamill. Luke Skysquatter.

  • @mountaindog1

    @mountaindog1

    4 жыл бұрын

    skysquatter..hahahaha

  • @christianrobles4580

    @christianrobles4580

    4 жыл бұрын

    U took the words right out of my mouth... I feel like he’s been told that before lmaooo

  • @ynots0625

    @ynots0625

    4 жыл бұрын

    Luke I am your GymPartner

  • @ChaosFetus

    @ChaosFetus

    4 жыл бұрын

    He is Luke Skyquatter. You hear that force theme ring tone. Gosh dang, this is why I love John Meadows!

  • @ChaosFetus

    @ChaosFetus

    4 жыл бұрын

    Oh no, for the rest of my life I’m going to be thinking about how Luke is a little b*** version of John Meadows. ...Yoda is a wise old gym goer trying to encourage Luke. He tries to to get Luke to test his 1RM and lift his X wing. Luke tries for a second then gives up and gets all negative. Yoda give him the standard “wise old man pep talk” but Luke just walks away. So Yoda, like any good gym guru shows him how it’s done, then tells Luke, “that is why you’ll always be a gym bro.”

  • @reactor4
    @reactor44 жыл бұрын

    "Can you get to IFBB pro level naturally? Absolutely not" Thank you for saying that.

  • @Vera-dg3hf

    @Vera-dg3hf

    4 жыл бұрын

    We also landed on the moon 🌝

  • @khazad-

    @khazad-

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ronnie Coleman was natural and he competed, until flex told him the "news"

  • @alexanderalfonsokrook2471

    @alexanderalfonsokrook2471

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@khazad- Yes and yao ming is really good in basketball probably without any kind of ergogenic help, CAUSE HE'S A FUCKING GIANT. Let me tell you a story, when i was 16 till probably 21/22 i consumed a lot pf cannabis, a fucking lot, and i, not like my friends (which were the kind of people that got at least b's and i'm talking about the year before college) i was able to devorate books and don't forget or misunderstand a thing. Does that mean than a normal person could do what i did? The answer it's no, it had a genetic cause (due to other causes also linked with expressions of certain genes and all that stuff).

  • @benis2165

    @benis2165

    4 жыл бұрын

    @ryan rogers "the principal of individuality always rules" the dude in the video said. Genetics 🌠

  • @AJPuk

    @AJPuk

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@alexanderalfonsokrook2471 I've also trained under the same consumption levels... maybe it helps? Are you trying to say that we're therefore anomalies?

  • @justinhockey9427
    @justinhockey94274 жыл бұрын

    40 seconds in Naturals: yeah we can be IFBB level! John: absolutely not!

  • @1fes323

    @1fes323

    4 жыл бұрын

    HE said 99% so those 1% exist

  • @justinhockey9427

    @justinhockey9427

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@1fes323 99.9%*

  • @Scrapzilla69

    @Scrapzilla69

    4 жыл бұрын

    I still have a chance is what your saying then!!

  • @Creature1009

    @Creature1009

    4 жыл бұрын

    Eric Salazar just turned pro naturally but like John said he is a bantamweight guy

  • @CHLM98

    @CHLM98

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ifbb is just the federation. Ifbb in general, all over the world, isnt just the olympia and those pro events. Ifbb mostly is countries national competitions, at which most players are naturals because of the drugtested measures.

  • @MarioMartinez-lj7og
    @MarioMartinez-lj7og2 жыл бұрын

    John rest in peace you are still here in everyone's hearts

  • @lonewolf7650
    @lonewolf76504 жыл бұрын

    I hope to get big as Mike O'hearn one day naturally. My favorite natural drug free bodybuilder/pathological liar.

  • @rushikeshindalkar5811

    @rushikeshindalkar5811

    4 жыл бұрын

    😂😂

  • @lj3307

    @lj3307

    4 жыл бұрын

    He just has big wrists and ankles 😂😂

  • @SubmissionArmwrestling

    @SubmissionArmwrestling

    4 жыл бұрын

    He's just big boned...lol

  • @hansgehrkens

    @hansgehrkens

    4 жыл бұрын

    You can but you have to find the special eggs he takes. They're hard to find since the duck which lays these eggs only visits about every 10 years. It nests in the top of the Disneyland castle and is called Alfred dagotren duck.

  • @nullvektor9922

    @nullvektor9922

    4 жыл бұрын

    Simeon Panda is way worse than O'Hearn. O'Hearn is so ridiculous that he seems like a massive troll.

  • @dominionn09
    @dominionn094 жыл бұрын

    I love how people on the internet laugh at someone weighting 160-170lbs. Like they are not big or a joke because they are not 200. 160 with a small bone structure and low body fat at 5’8” is going to look like a beast.

  • @heftygainz

    @heftygainz

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yeah i love that as an excuse when people say "hes definitely natty cuz hes not over 200lbs" lol.

  • @T_Fizzle

    @T_Fizzle

    4 жыл бұрын

    I was 5'8" 140lbs and pretty impressive if I wasn't standing next to anyone near 6'.

  • @Trenacetate43

    @Trenacetate43

    4 жыл бұрын

    many fatties overestimate their bf. Over 200 lbs natural guys are mostly just fucking fat

  • @syria7981

    @syria7981

    4 жыл бұрын

    Trenbolone acetate true

  • @jkroemer2685

    @jkroemer2685

    4 жыл бұрын

    Truth!! I'm just at 5'7 and compete at a weight between 158-163lbs. (This is me in the little profile pic lol). Currently sitting around 183lbs and 12-14% bf

  • @thetroothhurtz
    @thetroothhurtz4 жыл бұрын

    John is consistently bringing some of the best content on YT

  • @AB-gz9yb

    @AB-gz9yb

    4 жыл бұрын

    Eric T I love his shirt

  • @Solarmass7-7

    @Solarmass7-7

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yep yep. Cool dude with lots of knowledge on bodybuilding

  • @bobcharlie2337

    @bobcharlie2337

    4 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely!!

  • @silenciummortum2193

    @silenciummortum2193

    4 жыл бұрын

    No doubt man. I am getting ALL the information and more than I bargained for. Jjst started working out 3 weeks ago. Last two weeks: 3 minute run 20x5 pushups 10x5 dips 10x5 bicep curls 20 lb 10x5 hammer curls 20 lb 10x5 hex press 20 lb 10x5 pinwheel curls 20 lb 10x5 overhead curls (whatever they are called, holding weight above head and lowering to shoulder behind head) 30 lbs 3 minute run 3 days a week, 1 day of rest in between. Any thoughts or feedback?

  • @victorbenjamin1177

    @victorbenjamin1177

    3 жыл бұрын

    Truly spoken brother

  • @SebastianLarsen
    @SebastianLarsen Жыл бұрын

    I miss this man even I haven't met him. I can't believe still that he's not around. Not fair. My heart goes out to his family and friends.

  • @pierrecohenmusic
    @pierrecohenmusic4 жыл бұрын

    To add, people shouldn't confuse genetic potential with poor mind muscle connection: I lifted for years and, in high school, I got really strong but always had an underdeveloped chest, legs, and calves even when benching 120lb dumbells and squatting 405. It wasnt until my early 30s that I decided to train smart and focus on pure mind muscle connection with lighter weights and my chest other lagging muscles grew like crazy. My point is, you can bodybuild for years and not grow and think you hit your genetic potential... but unless you focus on feeling the muscle, then you may not even be close to your genetic potential. Might be common sense, but I think a lot of people overlook this.

  • @1fes323

    @1fes323

    4 жыл бұрын

    Dude I see football players who are sub whatever they jave abs amd ripped at 290. 100% sure they could be ready at 240 and I know them THEY ARE JUST GIFTED

  • @kw1213

    @kw1213

    4 жыл бұрын

    To be more specific it's focusing on MAXIMAL MUSCLE CONTRACTION. "Mind muscle connection" is frankly too vague. Another thing is blood volume. A lot of people don't grow because they are focusing on how much weight they can move instead of the contraction, AND they aren't doing enough sets to fill the muscle with blood and stretch the fascia. And of course individual genetics are more important than anything but those 2 things get missed by most people that train.

  • @jsmith108

    @jsmith108

    4 жыл бұрын

    what rep range do you recommend ??

  • @pierrecohenmusic

    @pierrecohenmusic

    4 жыл бұрын

    JT depends on the movement. As long as you keep it somewhere close to failure. I like 8 reps on heavy compounds and 12 reps on isolation stuff.

  • @ordinaryguy815

    @ordinaryguy815

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yup. To look like a bodybuilder, train like a bodybuilder. It’s a skill and also wisdom that comes with age

  • @yaboijoel517
    @yaboijoel5172 жыл бұрын

    Who else is paying tribute, to the goat 😔

  • @dwaynecunningham2164

    @dwaynecunningham2164

    Жыл бұрын

    I am.

  • @NoRockinMansLand

    @NoRockinMansLand

    2 ай бұрын

    R.I.P

  • @NegotiableHemingway
    @NegotiableHemingway4 жыл бұрын

    John is one of the truest guys out there. I absolutely love his content. Most other fitness channels could learn a lot from John. A true gentleman

  • @mikieemiike3979
    @mikieemiike39793 жыл бұрын

    I gained like 4 maybe 5 pounds of muscle in 1 year naturally. 90% of my waking life i've spent feeling sore. You're 100% correct about the nutrition intake needing to be excellent. I'm slipping in that department now.

  • @KAZ1337x

    @KAZ1337x

    6 ай бұрын

    you have terrible recovery if you only gained 5 pounds in a year being sore all the time

  • @mikieemiike3979

    @mikieemiike3979

    6 ай бұрын

    @@KAZ1337x I'm not a beginner. My newbie gains were more significant. I'm up about 20 lbs since this post, about 15 lbs of that is muscle.

  • @MrSod3r
    @MrSod3r4 жыл бұрын

    I made this account when I thought I could turn pro naturally lol

  • @jeremymetcalf2502

    @jeremymetcalf2502

    4 жыл бұрын

    They only appreciate synthetically GMO'ed walking zombies.

  • @nicmunro

    @nicmunro

    4 жыл бұрын

    at least guys like us are still above average compared to everyone else maintaining good health

  • @Vera-dg3hf

    @Vera-dg3hf

    4 жыл бұрын

    Natty IFBB Pro LMAO 😂

  • @Mecanotech

    @Mecanotech

    4 жыл бұрын

    Good you woke up

  • @noelroga4593

    @noelroga4593

    3 жыл бұрын

    😆

  • @symqual1774
    @symqual17744 жыл бұрын

    I must call you Professor John!!! This lecture is very useful to know myself and set the goal of gaining the muscle. I'm so gateful to you!

  • @adamcolts
    @adamcolts4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for taking the time to make this video John. Very well done as always!

  • @Meemeeseecoo
    @Meemeeseecoo4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks again for the great video. This guy is such a genuine & good dude. I’m 6’3 but could only get up to 190 in my 20’s when I was in the gym constantly and in really good shape. Now I’m 34, 6’3 and weigh 230, mostly beer weight haha. Been working out for about 4 weeks straight, just gonna keep on trucking and hope to be in decent shape by summer for the pool. Much love man.

  • @FranciscoGomez-mo5kf
    @FranciscoGomez-mo5kf2 жыл бұрын

    It’s crazy how this video popped up on my recommended today 😔 RIP

  • @lycanpower6038
    @lycanpower60384 жыл бұрын

    John, I am so grateful for you! This is by far the best video you’ve ever done, IMO. I am 100% natural and I gained 40 pounds in 4 years. I am still pushing. I’m 6’3” and weigh 235. It’s been a struggle many times, but all worth it. I’d love to hit it hard with you one day...maybe you could come to Mississippi one day!!! 👍💪👊🐺

  • @Adam-qh8vf
    @Adam-qh8vf4 жыл бұрын

    Refreshing to see honest and real input from someone with experience and knowledge.

  • @jackbrady9738
    @jackbrady97384 жыл бұрын

    video quality and sound quality are TOP NOTCH John. Awesome

  • @hutchsky33
    @hutchsky334 жыл бұрын

    Seems like a genuine nice guy and very humble with his knowledge.

  • @seang9751
    @seang97513 жыл бұрын

    Realistic answers to everyone’s ultimate fitness/health questions of wonder. Solid!👍💪

  • @mountaindog1

    @mountaindog1

    3 жыл бұрын

    Appreciate it!

  • @Dennisgoyette
    @Dennisgoyette4 жыл бұрын

    Holy shit, I just realized why the exercise is called "the Meadow's Row"....from YOU!

  • @mountaindog1

    @mountaindog1

    4 жыл бұрын

    :)

  • @justina208
    @justina2083 жыл бұрын

    Nice straight, quantitative talk about what you can expect. Thank you!

  • @jonmolson7819
    @jonmolson78194 жыл бұрын

    JM: ALWAYS appreciate your integrity in all your videos.

  • @mountaindog1

    @mountaindog1

    4 жыл бұрын

    thank you!

  • @OP-xi1hv
    @OP-xi1hv4 жыл бұрын

    You forgot to mention Mike O'Hearn as a natural.

  • @Sandsyy

    @Sandsyy

    4 жыл бұрын

    🤥

  • @Firefalcon88

    @Firefalcon88

    3 жыл бұрын

    All joking aside if you look at his picture of when he was 14, he looked better than a lot of grown men. No doubt he was natural then, being so young but I don’t think he’s on as much as most think. The guy was destined to be a God among men. Absolutely not natural and probably hasn’t been for decades but he was destined for greatness, genetically, from the get-go.

  • @liamengram6326

    @liamengram6326

    3 жыл бұрын

    To me the reason I would believe Bugez if he told me flat out he is natty is his lifting numbers. All of his PR lifts have been done when he is around 250 and a bit huskier. Even when he cuts down to 230 he isn't shredded, he just has mildly visible abs. And when he DOES cut down, his lifts go down proportionately. A major sign of gear - to me - is when someone cuts down like 15-20lbs, and goes below 10% bodyfat but their lifts all stay pretty much the same. That, to me, is pretty much impossible to do as a natty.

  • @JDJ1213
    @JDJ12134 жыл бұрын

    Thumbs up for always telling it how it is. Keep up the great work John!

  • @utopianseeker5493
    @utopianseeker54934 жыл бұрын

    Yes, consistency is essential! Great video John!

  • @weightlifter210
    @weightlifter2104 жыл бұрын

    Don’t forget perfect sleep and lack of stress. Relying on natural test production both are important lifestyle factors.

  • @jackbrady9738
    @jackbrady97384 жыл бұрын

    congrats on being such a down to earth likeable guy respect

  • @kyleknickerbocker6602
    @kyleknickerbocker66024 жыл бұрын

    I'm so glad you're shedding light on this topic. Very useful and helpful information that everyone should know and realize.

  • @benstevenson1908
    @benstevenson19084 жыл бұрын

    The amount of quality free info you give out is absolutely insane, Big thanks from ireland

  • @lowkeybeatspg
    @lowkeybeatspg4 жыл бұрын

    Your videos consistently demystify the natty vs enhanced ambiguity that is unfortunately so prevalent in this industry, thank you! 🤩

  • @fuckmyego
    @fuckmyego4 жыл бұрын

    John your Lyle comment made me laugh. Also accurate. Seems pretty hard to get along with, but goddamn does that guy do his research. I'm a begrudging "fan"

  • @donaldsavage3699
    @donaldsavage36994 жыл бұрын

    Always good Sound Advice... Thanks John!

  • @reginaldoppenheimer334
    @reginaldoppenheimer3343 жыл бұрын

    Great no bullcrap video John. Love your style of delivery and your expert info.

  • @heavycruzer1801
    @heavycruzer18013 жыл бұрын

    Mr. Meadows you're simply the best all around there is

  • @Bulkingonly
    @Bulkingonly2 жыл бұрын

    Pray for us CHAMP! Currently watching for my daily dose of inspiration 🙏🏼

  • @TheTektronik
    @TheTektronik4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for spilling this out.

  • @timbotemon
    @timbotemon4 жыл бұрын

    John you are so polite, I love how you described Lyle. Respectful but clear. Hope you're well!

  • @monkeyman41333
    @monkeyman413334 жыл бұрын

    I wish I could give this TWO thumbs up. Excellent video John. I used the various calculators, and they were pretty darn accurate. The one by Casey Butt, to me was the best. When I plugged in my stats, it was almost bang on with my measurements at my last contest. One thing I think needs to be mentioned, is that it is much harder to add muscle as your age, especially if you are not on TRT, due to the reduced Testosterone production as we get older.

  • @swingforthefences777
    @swingforthefences7774 жыл бұрын

    Interesting as always. Thank you John. I am new to the gym only one month in but I’m training really hard six days a week. Your videos help me learn new exercises and not make as many mistakes as a beginner.

  • @stevehelgerson206
    @stevehelgerson2064 жыл бұрын

    Great content. Please keep it coming. It's greatly appreciated. There needs to be more of this information out out there so people realize what's really possible.

  • @j.dieason7527
    @j.dieason75274 жыл бұрын

    Nice work John, you’ve always seemed like a nice honest guy. Keep the vids coming, I appreciate your videos

  • @dave_asara
    @dave_asara4 жыл бұрын

    I’m too old to be laughing at your shirt 😂

  • @mountaindog1

    @mountaindog1

    4 жыл бұрын

    :)

  • @furiousfabe9045

    @furiousfabe9045

    4 жыл бұрын

    Just realized it 😂😂

  • @sketchartphoto8117

    @sketchartphoto8117

    4 жыл бұрын

    holy shit thats funny!

  • @sgtrock2821

    @sgtrock2821

    4 жыл бұрын

    Sum sing wong wiff dat chirt

  • @Deewood9996

    @Deewood9996

    4 жыл бұрын

    I’m 42 and own this shirt. Lol

  • @17vmrivas
    @17vmrivas4 жыл бұрын

    That red hulk in the background is super dope.

  • @JPMCuisine
    @JPMCuisine4 жыл бұрын

    This is great content! I never knew these types of calculators existed and it's nice to have you explain their background and purpose.

  • @nateknierim7312
    @nateknierim73124 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video man! It was very informative to me because I plan to do my first natural show next year. As a father of two you try to find the right time but you gotta make time. You randomly popped up in my feed. It gave me hope for my first show I just turned 31 and feel I'm in my prime. I have trained very hard for many years staying natural and checking that site out I'm in the 26 range area so I'm stoked as hell about that. Look forward to your other videos brother I'm sure you have plenty of tips I can incorporate into my training. Only way to grow is to learn.

  • @AT-vc3kz
    @AT-vc3kz4 жыл бұрын

    This was really interesting, I’m gonna try it later

  • @ethanjames2936
    @ethanjames29364 жыл бұрын

    I don't typically comment on videos.. but I love your plethora of knowledge and good vibes you put out! One of, if not, my favorite bb coaches. Even just went and purchased one of hilarious t-shirts! Hope you stay strong and healthy! Glad you're feeling better, Mr. Meadows!! Keep up the hard work, sir! 💪🏻💪🏻

  • @mountaindog1

    @mountaindog1

    4 жыл бұрын

    thank you very much!

  • @DennyMunson
    @DennyMunson4 жыл бұрын

    Honest sound , experienced based information. Great video!

  • @MiAuthority
    @MiAuthority4 жыл бұрын

    Ive seen a few vids and this was awesome. Thanks for being so straight up with useage, beliefs and justifications.

  • @strenghtsoul0702
    @strenghtsoul07024 жыл бұрын

    These calculators are awesome and pretty accurate John. My height is 180 cm and I’m 93 kg with 8% bf natural. The calculator shows I’m in the 26,4 range, which indicates I’m at my genetic potential indeed (after 10 years of hard training and good nutrition). Love your content man, keep it up!!

  • @MrChriz333

    @MrChriz333

    4 жыл бұрын

    Strenght&Soul070 are you sure 8% bf is right? 93kg, 8% body fat is insane natural. Most guys cant even reach 80-85 8% bf

  • @TheBodybuilder57
    @TheBodybuilder574 жыл бұрын

    Just did mine through Eric's formula, also i am a week out from my 1st natural bodybuilding competition. Went and got a dexa scan last Tuesday. It had me at 7.5% bf weighing 164 I'm 5"10 and I got a score of 21.8..... I would say that's pretty accurate, i've been training seriously for 5 years.

  • @Dr_Dude
    @Dr_Dude4 жыл бұрын

    This topic is really eye opening, thanks a lot John!

  • @saturationstation1446
    @saturationstation14462 жыл бұрын

    this has to be the best video about building muscle that i have ever seen. never heard anyone take into account environmental stressors before this. this is truly a comprehensive evaluation of human potential. being in an overly stressful environment is going to produce hormones that will work against growth. coupled with a sub optimal diet and sub optimal sleep routine, even not bathing often enough, will all stunt a persons physical abilities far more than 99% of people want to admit..

  • @TheObicobiHD
    @TheObicobiHD4 жыл бұрын

    Always appreciate the videos and knowledge John! I am still a thin lad just started my journey though I have been a fan for a while. Found ya through Juji and Tom last year. Finally I decided to take action, only took me almost 22yrs lol

  • @carpediem6568
    @carpediem65684 жыл бұрын

    Love this technical stuff. Steve Reeves developed an intricate system which gave the genetic potential of each body part, based on bone structure. Really neat, for its time.

  • @ghost95
    @ghost954 жыл бұрын

    I have to say that you sir really motivated me. After a big weight loss (70 kg) and 4 years of Training and working my ass off i had lost alot of fun just showing up and going for the body i really wanna see in the mirror but this was just really refreshing and the funny part is it wasnt even something new every other fitness youtuber is talking about the same things and same formulas but there is something very professional about your content that keeps everything acceptable and for the first time in years i have the feeling of just knowing where this route is taking me. Anyways thank you very much for your Time to just talk some sense into me maybe a few more others here i really appreciate that.

  • @jatindersingh9659
    @jatindersingh96594 жыл бұрын

    John is the truth. No bs here..The genetics chat is so absolutly true. Some just dont want to believe. A true realist, which I respect.

  • @jamiehay1027
    @jamiehay10274 жыл бұрын

    Always watch John's videos to get hyped up before the gym😄

  • @mapyn131

    @mapyn131

    4 жыл бұрын

    did that Monday and still have sore arms on Friday

  • @samuelmcdonagh1590
    @samuelmcdonagh15904 жыл бұрын

    This video was perfect, no bullshit, straight up. Thank you brother!

  • @callummarks2080
    @callummarks2080 Жыл бұрын

    Very wholesome channel compared to other KZread channels! I unsubscribed to many recently but came across this channel and its good quality. 😎👍

  • @mconcepcion752
    @mconcepcion7524 жыл бұрын

    I've gained about 15Ibs in 3 years. Only now is everything being optimized. Even so with Eric Helms calculation I am around 20.5. Better than I thought

  • @TheFast804
    @TheFast8044 жыл бұрын

    I’m 26 6’3” 195lbs, I’ve been training since I was 16 and I let my self balloon up to 230 from horrible training and nutrition. I decided to start taking things seriously and started training 6 days a week and tracking everything I eat. I’m bigger and stronger now than I ever was as a teen or in my early 20’s! I still have a long way to go but I believe this video is pretty precise!

  • @tonesunia9728

    @tonesunia9728

    4 жыл бұрын

    Im on same boat as you bro keep grinding

  • @unizozz

    @unizozz

    4 жыл бұрын

    Dude you and me have the exact same weight/training/age/height . 😂 Cutting down right now to 195 from 230. Trained for 10 years but somewhere in those years I forgot to progress in my training. So now I'm starting to see gains again.

  • @ronaldrichardson4451

    @ronaldrichardson4451

    4 жыл бұрын

    my man u r still n your early 20's peace

  • @ronaldrichardson4451

    @ronaldrichardson4451

    4 жыл бұрын

    my bad bro read your post wrong peace!

  • @TheFast804

    @TheFast804

    4 жыл бұрын

    Andy Evans never said I was huge but I’m not a runt either....

  • @evil4d
    @evil4d4 жыл бұрын

    What a great post, this has to be one of the most common questions going through any bodybuilding enthusiast. Your honesty is so refreshing, and your experience and knowledge on the sport second to none. Keep more of these posts coming

  • @user-tr3fs7ci5h
    @user-tr3fs7ci5h Жыл бұрын

    Thanks John , solid information.

  • @robertnaus88
    @robertnaus884 жыл бұрын

    i cannot stress the importance of proper nutrition enough. I have been virtually training for 26 years while on extremely bad diet, having no clue, that i need protein and be in surplus. I was even vegetarian and vegan some of those years. I was always skinny, i am 6`3 about 160-165lbs was my usual weight. But i did train 4-5x a week, heavy mostly but never grew. I just assumed its genetic and stopped worrying about it at certain point. I finally got my head out of my ass this February and started to eat right. Now 9 months later i am lean at 177lbs and i can see the difference. I just dont know how stupid and ignorant i was all these years. Now at 43 my right knee and shoulder is bad so i cant do what i could before, but thats not gonna stop me. I hope my story will help at least one person, who wonders why they dont grow. P.S great video as always John, keep it up!

  • @mountaindog1

    @mountaindog1

    4 жыл бұрын

    thank you sir!

  • @Angel_Ripoff
    @Angel_Ripoff4 жыл бұрын

    The beard is looking good, John, thanks for the great info! As my triceps start to fatigue, I start losing the mind-muscle connection. Any tips for maintaining it and making sure I'm still getting that good contraction/squeeze?

  • @jaredcorreafitness9666
    @jaredcorreafitness96664 жыл бұрын

    Thanks John for keeping it real. Much respect

  • @mattsmovies5061
    @mattsmovies50614 жыл бұрын

    Love your honesty John!

  • @Venom-ib5vs
    @Venom-ib5vs2 жыл бұрын

    RIP Big Guy

  • @peterowley2014
    @peterowley20143 жыл бұрын

    Love this guy so honest and genuine!

  • @briandavis816
    @briandavis8164 жыл бұрын

    Love the calculators! Thanks for the info.

  • @toddgoogle4387
    @toddgoogle43874 жыл бұрын

    John is one of the most honest men in the industry. I don't know him but you can tell he's truly authentic.

  • @patricksaldivia-oliva3964
    @patricksaldivia-oliva39642 жыл бұрын

    You will be missed, I never knew you but you gave me a lot of tips on ow to approach improving myseld, diet and training to stop being a fat fuck. Thanks and R.I.P.

  • @ethancate8462

    @ethancate8462

    2 жыл бұрын

    What on earth are you talking about

  • @sageninja7260

    @sageninja7260

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ethancate8462 it’s pretty easy to comprehend what he’s saying…

  • @ethancate8462

    @ethancate8462

    Жыл бұрын

    @@sageninja7260 Seriously? This is how I figured out he passed, leave me alone.

  • @togomental
    @togomental4 жыл бұрын

    Honesty and clairvoyance. 👍

  • @darthv8or
    @darthv8or3 жыл бұрын

    Bruh...idk how it took me so long to come across your channel but all your videos are gold man. Thank you

  • @oWMatt
    @oWMatt4 жыл бұрын

    I can share to you guys my experience. I was and I still am natty, not compiting, amateur, always trained alone. I trained at avarage 4 times per week, no diet plan, working at different and very mixed shifts (a lot of night shifts)... - My first day in the gym was when I was 20 years old (70kg/182cm/around 13% body fat); -I am now almost 24 years old (85kg/182cm/around 10% body fat). I love lifting weights, I don't usually lift really heavy, I have a little bit of scoliosis in my lower back. I like to eat whatever I like but I do add some healthy food here and there. Consistency is what I think it works for me the most.

  • @stephenjones2892
    @stephenjones28924 жыл бұрын

    Being 43 myself I'd love to have your opinion on getting older while bodybuilding and the things you now need to do to be the best version of you that you can be. Many thanks champ 👌👏

  • @miceallehane5280
    @miceallehane52804 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much for the information! Always interested in what you share.

  • @lugohstsotofitness7817
    @lugohstsotofitness78174 жыл бұрын

    Mountain Dog. You are a bad ass and honorable man for this video. WOW how many high profile pros have the balls to actually be honest in this subject. Have not seen many if any in all 6 years of my lifting career. You are a very very high profile pro and seeing this made me give MASSIVE respect to you. By the way, that shirt, Ho Lee Chit.

  • @UrSturdyWing
    @UrSturdyWing4 жыл бұрын

    Great video John, as always a source of knowledge and wisdom. As a suggestion I would love for you to elaborate on managing recovery as a natural lifter. For me and a lot of your listeners, diet, training, consistency and mindset have already been drilled in through years of experience. The question that remains is not how much we can train (infinite), but how to balance intense training against recovery to optimise not only gains but quality of life. I've been in many situations where my training has been ruthless and has led to overtraining, or fantastic results but terrible mood/life-balance. It's an extremely fine line between applying stress to force adaptation and compromising your system entirely, and It's been really tough personally for me to manage that dynamic, especially as I love to constantly be improving. How do you approach implementing recovery into your program, and to a wider sense your life?

  • @DevonBarrett

    @DevonBarrett

    4 жыл бұрын

    Great comment & question. In the same boat as you mate

  • @Biggmofo

    @Biggmofo

    4 жыл бұрын

    Excellent point.

  • @TheGnarlyBarbell
    @TheGnarlyBarbell4 жыл бұрын

    Hell, this was real. I appreciate this so much.

  • @mountaindog1

    @mountaindog1

    4 жыл бұрын

    :)

  • @lammaking333
    @lammaking3334 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video , very truthful and informative. I would love to hear a touch up video on the air quality and other environmental factors

  • @jimmcmillan9541
    @jimmcmillan95414 жыл бұрын

    Always great information John... thanks

  • @GoteNnick
    @GoteNnick4 жыл бұрын

    It's quite interesting, when I first started to train at the age of 17 i only weight 50kg in the years through untill my 21th birthday I only reached the maximum of 67kg although I'm very light and have indonesian genes which stuck me at a lower weight. My dad told me to be patient because he had the same issue in his younger years. He started to gain weight quick after his 30's and weight a maximum of around 90kg with pure consistancy over the years. So i guess it is possible to overdo this forumula but I also think it is quite accurate as well.. genetics sucks sometimes but I guess i've got to wait hahaha Although a great video, love your content and tips! My dad thought me the exact same tips like you do! Keep it up

  • @BatmanBoss
    @BatmanBoss4 жыл бұрын

    Nice Red Hulk Statue. Sideshow? Always wondered if you had any of those since you wear so many shirts with Super hero’s on them

  • @deniscullis8518
    @deniscullis85183 жыл бұрын

    John glad you are back xden

  • @dreycosting
    @dreycosting4 жыл бұрын

    Wow John, this by far my favourite video to date from you, I learnt a lot. #stayingpositive #consistency #optimization

  • @ClaytonBloom
    @ClaytonBloom4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this vid. After one year of training, I’ve been really curious about most, if not all, the topics you covered. Questions concerning bone size as in the wrists and ankles have always been on my mind as I don’t have big and thick bone structure. Genetics overall can be discouraging, but I’m determined to give it everything I can. Diet has been better along with training and recovery. Looking forward to seeing what the gains are after year two. Thanks again

  • @mountaindog1

    @mountaindog1

    4 жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @jbfitness7658
    @jbfitness76584 жыл бұрын

    Now before i saw this video i believed there was something in wrist size and ankle size that was a good indicator of how much muscle you can hold. My bone structure isn't very big at all. I have small hands, wrists and ankles but also my bones are pretty long in comparison to my muscles. This is made more apparent. For example from the inside of my elbow to the start of where my bicep begins is at least a 6-7 cm gap. So with a t shirt on it looks like I have no bicep as the t shirts would sit on the 6-7 cm gap leaving my bicep high up in the t shirt. That being said i know I train hard as a natural and watching this video really does highlight that genetically the base has to be there to become great at this sport. But it does make me feel a little proud that I really dont have the best body genetically for bodybuilding , but I've done well with what genetics I have. Despite the combination of long bones and short muscles and my clothes hiding my muscles. I know I have them . So to all the natural, less genetically gifted people out there . Let's keep at it and be the best version of ourselves that we can be. Great video. Thank you

  • @nialljordison4844
    @nialljordison48443 жыл бұрын

    Really honest and seems like a top bloke 🇬🇧

  • @Mark.Matthews
    @Mark.Matthews4 жыл бұрын

    Fascinating stuff sir, so many valid points. Consistency above all

  • @jimbersmcimbers
    @jimbersmcimbers4 жыл бұрын

    That FFMI is pretty accurate as far as I'm concerned. I've trained for 16 years naturally and came out at 25.3.

  • @desertguy1362

    @desertguy1362

    3 жыл бұрын

    Its the gold standard. Seriously.

  • @rgk9999
    @rgk99994 жыл бұрын

    Everybody seems to know that one 'freak' they point to. But this is the exception, not the rule. I came up in a powerlifting environment, and there was one guy in the gym that was so much smaller in stature than most, but the dude was a beast in strength.

  • @johnpapa8554
    @johnpapa85544 жыл бұрын

    honest man! best coach ever

  • @stevelee3144
    @stevelee31444 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the link to the Calculator’s now I have a goal!

  • @kellaway-1578
    @kellaway-15784 жыл бұрын

    Meno hensslemans has a fantastic calculator as well. It's even more detailed

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