The Best Gyms In America - Bev Francis Powerhouse Gym (East Coast Mecca)

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  • @mountaindog1
    @mountaindog1  5 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Make sure you checkout the rest of the Gyms in this epic gym tour by clicking on the playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLNAUreWTt_Shykwtuagg5g5SCzZWhBg46.html

    • @tudormiller887
      @tudormiller887 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Bev Francis is one of my favorite bodybuilders from back in the day, alongside Christa Bauch, Denise Hoshor & Denise Rutkowski. ❤

  • @annhogan7120
    @annhogan7120 5 ปีที่แล้ว +116

    How many times does John say “this is my favourite”. He’s like a kid in a candy store. Good to see his enthusiasm. Made me laugh.

    • @mountaindog1
      @mountaindog1  5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      :)

    • @thomasowens4844
      @thomasowens4844 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Real gymrats and gym nerds are like that when they see equipment they like

  • @D.Boon1
    @D.Boon1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    Seeing John light up talking about gym equipment is super motivating, it’s all about the journey!

  • @InspiredFortunes
    @InspiredFortunes 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My salute to the men of culture who also enjoy seeing gym equipment from other places.

  • @rahsaansimmons337
    @rahsaansimmons337 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    This is my former gym when I still lived in NY. Best gym ever. That's what I miss the most about not living there anymore.

  • @tuantranthai6521
    @tuantranthai6521 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    R.I.P. champ😣

  • @danp8309
    @danp8309 5 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    I wish more gyms had the belt squat machine.

  • @jimmachakcom
    @jimmachakcom 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    We flew out a few years back to train here for a week and Steve and Bev treated us so nice.... got a posing session in with Steve and it was the coolest experience of my entire career. This is a great place!

  • @symqual1774
    @symqual1774 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    We can enjoy a considerable amount of benefits from these machines which is easy to fix the strict form. Your guidance with the demonstrations and the talk-session are so exciting!

  • @Johnjay610
    @Johnjay610 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Kev English is a good dude. Old childhood neighbor of mine. Use to train with his younger brother. Good ol days.

  • @mikehammer2408
    @mikehammer2408 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This was my home gym when I lived on Long Island.
    Loved it
    Every piece of equipment imaginable.

  • @stingray4780
    @stingray4780 ปีที่แล้ว

    God bless you John!
    Thanks Steve!

  • @jpcascante4446
    @jpcascante4446 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    thanks for the tour for us people leaving far way, loving the gym, their equipment and just the sounds of dumbels and plates at the back!!! just perfect raw environment... Its fantastic to see all machines and lets say new suff and training content as always entertaining and educative thanks a lot Jhon!!

  • @cranjismcbasketball2118
    @cranjismcbasketball2118 5 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Long Island!!! Thats my hood🤣 However I go to Blink, no fancy stuff just the basics however... Gravity is just as strong there🤣 Love your videos!

    • @homahoo
      @homahoo 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cranjis McBasketball hahaha your name is awesome man 😂

    • @luisrosario788
      @luisrosario788 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same brooo I’m bout to go tmrw tho

  • @bennygilligan
    @bennygilligan 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Looks fantastic

  • @ryankproductions7943
    @ryankproductions7943 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    John is still one of the good guys in the industry, refreshing to watch his videos, keep up the great work!!

  • @Vikingmuscle1
    @Vikingmuscle1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Yes! Always wanted to see a full walk through of this gym. Always see clips but never the whole gym. Thanks John!

  • @TheCeiteach
    @TheCeiteach 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Loving this series

  • @rossbrown6029
    @rossbrown6029 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    That squat pro machine looks awesome, but my favourite piece of leg equipment is the A-Frame belt squat. Excellent for overloading the quads without the risk of injury to your shoulders and takes the pressure off the lower back. Has helped me improve my overall squat and increased the size of my legs!

  • @ahmadfarrall2097
    @ahmadfarrall2097 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I live in a small city Perth Western Australia, I saw a young girl coming out of a gym and walking up the road, she was wearing a Bev Francis hoodie. I stopped her and asked where she got it from. She told me her and her husband had been to powerhouse gym in NY. wow that’s great, a dream of mine.

  • @aliciacasborne2414
    @aliciacasborne2414 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    And just like that, my Friday just got an extra dose of awesomeness! Thanks Mountain Dog

  • @keithhopkins1346
    @keithhopkins1346 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video John. Love seeing these gym videos.

  • @Phapa93
    @Phapa93 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Peffer’s athletic club in Scranton. An old school hardcore gym I was fortunate enough to visit. The owner ( Frank Peffer) is awesome to talk to and has a wealth of knowledge. He actually made half of the equipment in the gym.

  • @raijoel3990
    @raijoel3990 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is Heaven thanks for sharing Camp

  • @mike.l1246
    @mike.l1246 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    ha ha John is like a kid in a candy store :) Love it.....

  • @yourdaddy3167
    @yourdaddy3167 5 ปีที่แล้ว +103

    Who thinks Golds Venice is overrated?

    • @grounddog4life665
      @grounddog4life665 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      i got to train there for a week back in 1995, i was so stoked to train there - was a dream come true but now from what i've heard it's not the same

    • @reyesmartinez512
      @reyesmartinez512 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      It looks now Hollywood plastic fantastic gym.

    • @sevrent2811
      @sevrent2811 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Its almost like planet fitness now except there’s no lunk alarm lmao. H

    • @travismcdonald6576
      @travismcdonald6576 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Grounddog 4Life It got too commercial.

    • @soofitnsexy
      @soofitnsexy 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      thats the fake Golds

  • @KONAmustang50
    @KONAmustang50 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Like a kid in a Candy Store! I'm looking forward to seeing the workouts to come.

  • @teepressifer
    @teepressifer 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing gym!!! Id be in heaven

  • @onkarutekar
    @onkarutekar 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Bucket list!

  • @cj-nyc2057
    @cj-nyc2057 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Bevs is great. Long Island !!!

  • @mikemcniel3086
    @mikemcniel3086 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    9:20 my favorite back machines
    12:30 that is a brilliant addition to that calf machine

  • @saintsfan9804
    @saintsfan9804 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Honestly thank you so much for making this video I live on Long Island and had no idea this place existed, expect me there in the near future. Great video and keep up the great work, really do enjoy the content you put up

  • @rodjohn01
    @rodjohn01 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love these videos!

  • @johnborges1062
    @johnborges1062 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Gym looks great!

  • @mikehoncho90210
    @mikehoncho90210 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Been waiting on this one ! Good stuff John!

  • @ultrafloss492
    @ultrafloss492 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow how cool is this 😍

  • @Jsmooth44-c1i
    @Jsmooth44-c1i 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i love this gym

  • @arthurbarrios888
    @arthurbarrios888 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for going in depth with the gym equipment 😊

  • @sicfukferrara8002
    @sicfukferrara8002 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this series. keep em coming

  • @andersj.p.eskilsson3655
    @andersj.p.eskilsson3655 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for this Meadows! :)

  • @lailapittard5416
    @lailapittard5416 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love this show💓

  • @asas-ct7vs
    @asas-ct7vs 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Omg! move this gym into my city!!!

  • @wilsonvega8331
    @wilsonvega8331 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great gym john thanks for showing us this amazing gym cant wait to c were u r going next mountain dog rocks always steve is always a straight shooter no holding back on nothing also great interview

  • @michaeldevore1003
    @michaeldevore1003 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My home gym is up there with some of the best gyms in the country for sure! Another awesome video John!

  • @youneselmansouri9559
    @youneselmansouri9559 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    i still just can't believe you're gone ....... rip brother

  • @ChiBulls310
    @ChiBulls310 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love how you're just like a big kid in a candy shop especially during the back machines

  • @bambinelas
    @bambinelas 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    love this series!!

  • @mikemcniel3086
    @mikemcniel3086 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    excellent gym! i envy the gains your going to get there!

  • @oscarzepeda1558
    @oscarzepeda1558 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great Video !!!! Thank You !!! for the tour and the introductions to the new and favorite equipment !!! I'm definitely going to plan out something for me to work out for the summer April, May, June, July, Aug of 2021 !!!! Man, this definitely got me motivated and inspired !!!! Environment is everything !!!!!

  • @jerodoverfield9635
    @jerodoverfield9635 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I belong to a Powerhouse Gym and I really love the equipment

  • @bobbydemarko
    @bobbydemarko 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    super cool! Great job! I love how you don't need anyone to take you around and you know all the pieces and different places whence they hail!

  • @rogeraguilar1274
    @rogeraguilar1274 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would move to syosset just to go to that gym every day. That gym is awsome x 2

  • @garypriest7679
    @garypriest7679 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I want to go there 🤩

  • @derekbrackenbury7159
    @derekbrackenbury7159 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dude you are so lucky to get to go to so many amazing gyms 👍

  • @LiveDrives
    @LiveDrives ปีที่แล้ว

    I love visiting this place. Its the disneyworld of gym equipment

  • @mobgma
    @mobgma 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You da man John!

  • @gaurd3
    @gaurd3 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    10:35. You can definitely get "it"with that. A good mind muscle connection and your lats are fried

  • @lifeforce4822
    @lifeforce4822 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    you are very personable, it is fun to watch your video's :-) 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
    Best Regards 🇩🇪

  • @ghandn
    @ghandn 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You should come to The Shop Gym in Virginia. I think you’d love that place. Real hardcore gym.

  • @Arno.K.1980
    @Arno.K.1980 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video👍🏼 Greetings from Holland.

  • @mykiman5955
    @mykiman5955 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    If you're ever in Scotland, you should try SGF gym, its a proper old school gym

  • @BehindtheMuscle
    @BehindtheMuscle 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome series! Keep them coming John!

  •  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thanks, good hardcore gym.

  • @salmarinello4941
    @salmarinello4941 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    great show u need to b on history channel thanks for all the videos

  • @josecachobarreto8820
    @josecachobarreto8820 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Powerhouse gym the best gym on the wordl

  • @dansmith9724
    @dansmith9724 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I just feel inadequate. My home gym has a power rack, a bench, a pulldown/cable row and hyperextension and one big arse adjustable db i can load up for DBRows and oly bars. Has nice smell of mower fuel, a few spiders and enough dirt on the floor to give it character. Only ever 70s music played in it.

    • @johnswaim3919
      @johnswaim3919 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sounds like a dream gym, a real GYM. Seriously. They're hard to come by.

    • @dansmith9724
      @dansmith9724 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@johnswaim3919
      Dinosaur gym👍

    • @dickJohnsonpeter
      @dickJohnsonpeter 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey it's got a rack you're 90% covered right there. A rack and dumbells and you're good to go. If you have a cable machine that's a bonus!

    • @dansmith9724
      @dansmith9724 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dickJohnsonpeter
      Yep im happy with what ive got. Some of those machines John uses look pretty cool. I havent been in a gym other than my shed for probably 20years and nack then most machine were crappy other than pulldowns and cable rows. If i had a gym membership i just hand around the squst rack and deadlift platform anyway lol.
      Cheers mate🍻

  • @glleboy2233
    @glleboy2233 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I go to this gym great old school gym

  • @MichaelB-84
    @MichaelB-84 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You need to check out The Shop Gym in manassas va.

  • @jamesbrown5262
    @jamesbrown5262 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I used to go to powerhouse gym in watertown mass

  • @ovathere93
    @ovathere93 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm 20 min away. If I get a good deal I'll join for the year.

  • @gabrielrodriguez8301
    @gabrielrodriguez8301 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have always wanted to go train at Bev's

  • @JiggleKoala
    @JiggleKoala 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Next time you are in New York, you should go visit CompleteBody gym in Manhattan! Awesome place. Would definitely make my list of the best gyms in the US.

  • @mikeymorrison272
    @mikeymorrison272 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey John trying to increase my bench, deadlift, squat, and ohp.
    Max for bench is 190
    Max for squats is 300
    Max for deadlift is 255
    Max for OHP is 105
    I was thinking about doing some program👇 below. Can you comment what you think.
    Mondays:
    Bench Press: 3 x 8,5,3 (75%, 85%, and 95% of my max)
    OHP: 3 x 8, 5, 3 (75%, 85%, and 95% of my max)
    Followed by some isolation movements on triceps
    Tuesdays:
    Deadlifts: 3 x 8, 5, 3 (75%, 85%, and 95% of my max)
    Some lat and back work such as pull ups and t bar rows
    End with bicep work such as hammer curls
    Wednesday- Day off
    Thursdays:
    Squats: 3 x 8, 5, 3 (75%, 85%, and 95% of my max)
    Followed by some leg movements such as leg press and lunges
    Fridays:
    Same as Mondays
    Increase the weight by 5 pounds each week.

  • @dfernandez3482
    @dfernandez3482 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    14:14 there's a gym at my Mom's village in the Philippines that has a leg press similar to that except theirs has a diamond plate platform instead of plain rubber or grip tape platform.
    I was the first cousin to show my cousins that leg pressing 600 is possible and pressing 300 in the off brand hammer strength chest press is possible 🇵🇭💪😎

    • @ralfnuggs165
      @ralfnuggs165 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Legging pressing 600lbs? Not impressive to me at all. I could do that 8-12 reps on a good day within my first year of training. Now 300 on the chest press machine. Crazzzzzzy! I still can’t do that and my chest is actually my best area

    • @dfernandez3482
      @dfernandez3482 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ralfnuggs165 i only go 600 because if I go heavier than that I feel like my knees would explode and I get bad ass heartburn 😂

    • @richardelchoness1057
      @richardelchoness1057 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      dude keep up the great work. maybe one day I'll get there. In my late 30s so dunno

  • @lukas.krauss
    @lukas.krauss 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    If youre ever in Germany again, you should visit the Powerhouse Gym Öhringen!

  • @marcosillustrates
    @marcosillustrates 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Im loving these gym tour videos. I actually like to go to multiple gyms just to try out the different equipment and overall gym vibes for fun. I found that hardcore gyms are still around.....they just arent near the beach looking pretty like golds. I feel like a child in a candy store just browsing the equpiment and get happy when i use a machine that feels like it was built just for me hahaha. Give a heads up when you go to dave Fischers powerhouse again so i can go have a picture haha

  • @leriacedia8189
    @leriacedia8189 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ❤️❤️Mountaindog !

  • @reyesmartinez512
    @reyesmartinez512 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Panatta is quite popular in Europe. Most popular in Europe is Technogym, Life fitness and Panatta.

  • @mohitshivashantisharma6808
    @mohitshivashantisharma6808 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    AWESOME

  • @brianmerino907
    @brianmerino907 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am going to that gym and I am subscribing to the channel

  • @lukass6540
    @lukass6540 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You should visit „Das gym“, in Vienna, Austria!!

    • @mountaindog1
      @mountaindog1  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      would love to

    • @wolfnuske8884
      @wolfnuske8884 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mountaindog1 I guess not only me would absolutley love to see you over here in Europe or in Asia and Africa as well, visiting local gyms. Like some other guys mentioned before, you should have an own Netflix Series. I already can imagine the trailer "Alright..."

  • @edwardfortae2350
    @edwardfortae2350 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If you were not such a great guy I'd be jealous as hell, who's kidding I envy you so much getting to go to these places but I couldn't be happier for you!

  • @tapufool
    @tapufool 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really enjoy your channel! Can you explain how to use the True Nutrition Glucose Disposal Agent. I am trying to increase my insulin sensitivity and keep my A1C down. Thank you again for all your hard work!

    • @mountaindog1
      @mountaindog1  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      you can spread it out and take 3-4 caps over the course of the day 5 minutes before heavier carb meals, or take pre or post, or pre and post with your carbs

  • @travismcdonald6576
    @travismcdonald6576 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome establishment. Great video. Did they by any chance have an ABB Drink cooler? Those are old school.

    • @mountaindog1
      @mountaindog1  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      haha.....I think they might have

    • @travismcdonald6576
      @travismcdonald6576 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      mountaindog1 Btw, you mentioned John Parillo in the video. Did you ever use his CapTri? I think it was his MCT product.

  • @jeffarcher8791
    @jeffarcher8791 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Richies Gym Brooklyn, NY
    Muscle Mill Milltown, NJ

    • @ovathere93
      @ovathere93 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Richie's is pretty hardcore. But this place seems loaded.

  • @2010202203
    @2010202203 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One of my goals is to go train there

  • @finiqulitso3878
    @finiqulitso3878 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey john when are gonna visit diamond gym in maplewood nj???

  • @llcj27
    @llcj27 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Einfach nur klasse 💪 super mit den gezeigten Maschinen👍

  • @lukeskywalker1574
    @lukeskywalker1574 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice gym. I was going to visit this gym early last year whilst on vacation in NYC, but other commitments prevented me from going. Maybe on the next trip :)

  • @josecachobarreto8820
    @josecachobarreto8820 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    cuanto cuesta la cuota en dolares por dia o por mes el el powerhouse gym?

  • @andyhammer9218
    @andyhammer9218 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Johns grunt is legendary 6:00

  • @richb5073
    @richb5073 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thx for sharing John Meadows. These are awesome videos. Can you check out Pure Muscle and Fitness in Burlington Ontario . It's Dorian Hamilton's gym in Canada

  • @maxabdullah6824
    @maxabdullah6824 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    John, u must travel overseas one day and train at Oxygen gym in Kuwait. That gym is damn good!

  • @MrStreetninja007
    @MrStreetninja007 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    John I need that shirt where can I get it

  • @dickgrayson8650
    @dickgrayson8650 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What do you think about flex wheelers black widow equipment

  • @BigBaldEagle
    @BigBaldEagle 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Go Birds,John! 🦅

  • @user-nz7mv2iy6d
    @user-nz7mv2iy6d 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Have you ever been or do you plan on going to Armbrust ? I live near but have never gone.

  • @johnnyeco280
    @johnnyeco280 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was a great tour of an iconic gym 🙌🏼
    Unfortunately, the brand name franchise gyms do not carry the older machines that us "mature" trainers love. Gotta love Nautilus lat pull-down. that is one machine that can change your body & quickly.
    The interview with Steve was great. Seems like a straight down the line kinda guy...

  • @dumbelldorkx2568
    @dumbelldorkx2568 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I go to powerhouse in bayside. I didn’t know bev francis powerhouse is also in long island

  • @stevyd6349
    @stevyd6349 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    The best gym I have ever been to was the dungeon (temple gym). The days before instagram, where people just went there to lift heavy shit. I miss the old Temple!