John Meadows Best Gyms In America | Quads Gym Chicago

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  • @TheMolina297
    @TheMolina297 5 ปีที่แล้ว +126

    You can clearly see how passionate he is about lifting and seeing people succeed in his gym.

    • @great1006
      @great1006 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If I'm ever in the Chicago area I'll stop by

  • @flexxappeal1
    @flexxappeal1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    I’ve been working out at Quads Gym for over 17 years. I’ve worked for Dave as his night manager for 10 years! Dave’s an awesome guy, and being at this gym is like a family! It’s home away from home! I’d never thought of competing in bodybuilding, until I signed up at Quads. It was an amazing experience, for 5 years! Love this gym!! 🏋🏾‍♂️💪🏾❤️

    • @mountaindog1
      @mountaindog1  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I cant wait come back, what an awesome gym and what an awesome gentleman Dave is

    • @patrickprendergast9589
      @patrickprendergast9589 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      is it still open

    • @flexxappeal1
      @flexxappeal1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@patrickprendergast9589 Very much so!!! 😊👍🏾💪🏾💪🏾

  • @Vero587
    @Vero587 5 ปีที่แล้ว +92

    John you are definitely leaving a incredible legacy. I discovered you when I was watching another fitness influencer that her and her boyfriend did with you. You let them stay in your home and I was so impressed with how genuine, kind, nice person and on top of that gave them one hell of a good workout. I was hooked to you and your videos. Rest assured you are leaving an phenomenal impact on people :)

  • @lekak3028
    @lekak3028 5 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    You can clearly see how much these guys respect each other

  • @nathannewman799
    @nathannewman799 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    #1:30 - I hear you John. Im 60 and the gym has always been my oasis. its the one place in your life where the effort has a direct correlation with the results.

  • @Vikingmuscle1
    @Vikingmuscle1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    John you’re gonna be the next Anthony Bourdain but for gyms.

  • @dont_be_a_fool
    @dont_be_a_fool 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Holy crap, a rotator cuff machine. This is next level!

  • @gtr0321994
    @gtr0321994 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    All I see is gains in that gym wish we had that in Australia love the passion of the owner

  • @knowwe
    @knowwe 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Seen alot of gyms, never seen one like this. This is now on my bucket list.

  • @chrisneale6781
    @chrisneale6781 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Fantastic video John. The amount of equipment in there is crazy and you're 100% on Dave's passion for his gym, something very rare these days.

  • @RamblinAround
    @RamblinAround 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    That gym definitely qualifies as one of the best in the country. Thanks for giving us a look around!

    • @mikemattie1741
      @mikemattie1741 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree I wish I could train there wow 👏

  • @GameOver321
    @GameOver321 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man the end of that video when John said he wanted to leave a legacy, got me teary eyed. We miss you John, phenomenal gym btw. I'll have to stop in when I'm in the area.

  • @crazykorean2268
    @crazykorean2268 5 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Pray that gyms like this stays. Got Warhouse, Greg Longs, and my gym in my area. LA, Retro, and Planet is killing the hardcore gyms here!

    • @Blondeguylifts
      @Blondeguylifts 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      There popping up alot in my neck of the woods. I'm in Abq New Mexico, I'm seeing a resurgence of hardcore gyms.

  • @mikebird1829
    @mikebird1829 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    The place looks awesome and the owner seems like a very down to earth guy. Thanks for the review! I need to visit Quad’s next time I go to the city.

  • @kentbrown9508
    @kentbrown9508 5 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Should change the name of this series to gymhub cause I almost came 5 times watching this. What a badass gym

    • @papaspaulding
      @papaspaulding 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha, that gym is quite pornographic to be fair lol. incredibly gym!

    • @ashleyoatmilk
      @ashleyoatmilk 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      My workout would literally be 10 hours long b/c I would need to try EVERYTHING

    • @kentbrown9508
      @kentbrown9508 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ashleyoatmilk im just hoping there was some implied double entendra to that comment

    • @chrislow-man5316
      @chrislow-man5316 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      LOL... I need this gym!
      💯

  • @randyreyes2299
    @randyreyes2299 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is the best gym in Chicago! Dave is the man. Keep up the great content.

  • @littlefinkle7757
    @littlefinkle7757 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    John definitely left a good long lasting legacy! RIP Mountain Dog! 🙏💪

  • @knowwe
    @knowwe 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    10:44 "we got like, 12 hamstring machines" that tells you all you need to know about the level of this gym!

  • @mshardbodi35
    @mshardbodi35 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I really enjoyed this. Thanks for John

  • @PrimalConQuestHome
    @PrimalConQuestHome 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love it great video John! What a gym looking forward to seeing where you go in this series.

  • @coop98
    @coop98 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow! Awesome gym! Owner is great as well, love his passion! That gym is what we all love! Thanks John

  • @MrEI-sr2td
    @MrEI-sr2td 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I Really liked the tour of this gym and seeing the old school equipment.

  • @Grizzl3y89
    @Grizzl3y89 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love gym searches/tours! Its great to see how gyms owners care so much! Cant wait to see the rest of the series.

  • @BrandoTheMando87
    @BrandoTheMando87 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    John left a legacy that’s for sure. The comment about the owner’s business partner passing at 49 is very painful now that John has passed away at the same age. I still can’t believe he is gone.

  • @imerik62
    @imerik62 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What an awesome gym and really liked Dave, seems like a great guy. Thanks for taking us around the gym while talking with Dave.

  • @karenb.2012
    @karenb.2012 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome gym! Thank you for sharing this!! Respect is key for keeping members & employees happy!

  • @michaelkniazuk6418
    @michaelkniazuk6418 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    RIP…John. ❤️

  • @rosebrunner5534
    @rosebrunner5534 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My favorite gym!!

  • @andreasterzis1666
    @andreasterzis1666 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Oh man that gym is my picture of heaven 😍

  • @clintandclairesneakandpeek1046
    @clintandclairesneakandpeek1046 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This gym is solid made!

  • @Thedudeabides803
    @Thedudeabides803 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Awesome. Looking forward to these.

  • @DonaldKThompson
    @DonaldKThompson 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I used to go to Quads in Calumet City, I visited the North side Quads once or twice.

  • @joelmunoz2744
    @joelmunoz2744 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You can tell that guy loves his gym alot ! Im forsure going to have to train there

  • @MHAfundy
    @MHAfundy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This gym has 30 years of history as evidenced by its equipment. That’s a good thing.

  • @Kknise3
    @Kknise3 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That's an insane amount of unique equipment in one gym

  • @guyplay
    @guyplay 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Proud to say this is my gym! It's really an amazing place. The amount of equipment and the variety is unreal.

  • @freedomring4813
    @freedomring4813 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I get up between 12am and 3am on Sunday morning to do deadlifts and it's not great getting up that early but when I get done doing them I'm happy. The gyms empty except for maybe one or two people. It's a Anytime Fitness gym I don't live anywhere near a big(real) gym. I'm 59 and want to workout until I die.

  • @epuliosios123
    @epuliosios123 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is what paradise for bodybuilders looks like!

  • @bobbydemarko
    @bobbydemarko 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    wow, great gym and you can tell its great cause the owner is great, great big hearts create great big good things!

  • @DarthNoshitam
    @DarthNoshitam 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is a great idea for a series, can't wait to see more! I wish my gym had some history.

  • @djcrittenden3771
    @djcrittenden3771 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    true squat machine looks fantastic.

  • @tonysimi1776
    @tonysimi1776 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thx John for keeping Gym life fun. At 59 I always look forward to seeing motivated positive people at the Gym.

  • @kathycook1234
    @kathycook1234 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Awesome tour!

  • @andrewbibby2536
    @andrewbibby2536 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Such a cool idea for a series. Looking forward to seeing more!

  • @30m3
    @30m3 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This will be a great series, the owner is so knowledgable about the equipment. He would need to be as there are some machines there that are quite unique.

  • @Grizzl3y89
    @Grizzl3y89 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow great gym with some fantastic pieces.

  • @cavaliericorey
    @cavaliericorey 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Owner seems like a very genuine person. Thanks for the video

  • @w1cked001
    @w1cked001 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    quads is great i happened to go there during the week of chicago pro in '13, very neat seeing photoshoots there

  • @curtismcqueary
    @curtismcqueary 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great job, John!

  • @bennygilligan
    @bennygilligan 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That was brilliant John both of you are a like good honest guy's thank you

  • @timotheoschristianos4939
    @timotheoschristianos4939 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    when i see john walking around so calmly its like i can see his inside child bouncing up and down, excited about all the equipment :D

  • @dobieg11
    @dobieg11 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great start to the series, John. I really liked the editing in how you bounced back and forth with the sit down talk and the tour. Love training at Quads when I’m in Chicago. One of my all time favorites.

  • @TheMolina297
    @TheMolina297 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    John is full of excitement 😂 I would too with that many machines.

  • @nicknelly1
    @nicknelly1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Miss you John. RIP 🙏

  • @hauntedhill
    @hauntedhill 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thanks to the magazine's Golds and World Gyms (and all the legends that trained there) have always had the spotlight. But there are so many other gyms that have been around just as long with just as much atmosphere, camaraderie, blood and sweat. As soon as camera started rolling you know you are seeing an old school iron pit and the twinkle in Dave De Young's eye screams the heart and soul he's put into the place. This is going to be a great series John and serve as a valuable asset to the history of the sport!

    • @mountaindog1
      @mountaindog1  5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      i knew you would appreciate it!

  • @richb5073
    @richb5073 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    45 year's. That's amazing. Thx John Meadows for the great video content. I really Love seeing All the gyms around the country. Would have been awesome to see some video of you training at the gym also John

    • @mountaindog1
      @mountaindog1  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      2 videos coming right up :)

    • @richb5073
      @richb5073 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@mountaindog1 . Looking forward to seeing them. Thx John Meadows

  • @ricardomerinomartinez2567
    @ricardomerinomartinez2567 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a great place, excellent place to train. Thxs for show us that kind of places. Great job, great great passion

  • @Moodamage
    @Moodamage 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This gym is amazing! I would imagine that the gym in Heaven would look like this!

  • @andyfatknob9403
    @andyfatknob9403 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    so glad i found you through Jeff Nippard you do really great videos

  • @rafiquereza4656
    @rafiquereza4656 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi John. Always excited to see your new videos. Thanks a lot for all the knowledge and tips.

  • @skitzoo242
    @skitzoo242 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Man i come from Croatia , you dont even have decent barbells here , when i see all those machines i can't even believe how many options you guys have, and its definitely a slight advantage. I hope my eyes get to see a gym like that one day here.

  • @edwardornelas6678
    @edwardornelas6678 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    love this guy the owner, he makes the world a better place, would enjoy being around him

  • @kengriffin
    @kengriffin 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I've been training at Quad's since before it was Quads and owned by Dave.

    • @d1ckmungus645
      @d1ckmungus645 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Kenneth Griffin went to quads yesterday so much equipment there just realized I miss so much shit I haven’t seen their till this video.

  • @rulesyaface
    @rulesyaface 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I train here every-time I visit Chicago to see family. I've been 20+ times and I still discover new, amazing equipment every session. Wall to wall old school dungeon style gym. I would kill for a local gym that was 1/4 of what Quads is.

  • @dansmith9724
    @dansmith9724 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Struth!!
    I need more equipment in my shed.

  • @danielpeur7948
    @danielpeur7948 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just wow.... 😍😍😍

  • @frankauger6902
    @frankauger6902 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    wow i dream about a gym like that

  • @patrickbarney7054
    @patrickbarney7054 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this will go down as my favorite series on YT. so awesome

    • @mountaindog1
      @mountaindog1  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      doing a new one Friday...recording on friday I mean

    • @patrickbarney7054
      @patrickbarney7054 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      mountaindog1 notifications always on so i look forward to the upload!

  • @extremeboiwoo
    @extremeboiwoo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Loving the content big dog
    Always entertaining and educational
    Much love

  • @the_task_master3470
    @the_task_master3470 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Loving this series John!...I too am an “exercise equipment junkie” as the owner stated!

  • @l.matthewblancett8031
    @l.matthewblancett8031 หลายเดือนก่อน

    rest in strength, dave!!! love quads, we miss you.

  • @SubnetMaskedMan
    @SubnetMaskedMan 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I'm always in chicago will definately check this out.
    If anyone ever in Montreal you should check out the Monster Gym in Montreal, it's amazing!

  • @PeterTheOstrich
    @PeterTheOstrich 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    yeeeahhhhhhh good series idea!

  • @benwilliams6637
    @benwilliams6637 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    what a awesome gym and owner. great video john

  • @joelmunoz2744
    @joelmunoz2744 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    John your killing it with these gym videos ! Really cool

  • @keithhopkins1346
    @keithhopkins1346 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome series John. Wish you could have spent more time in the gym and showed all the unique pieces of equipment. How about a series on your favorite pieces of equipment for each body part?

  • @seanjohn6331
    @seanjohn6331 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So much cool equipment

  • @dmart_training
    @dmart_training 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video John!! I’m really looking forward to this series

  • @kevs2good133
    @kevs2good133 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Thank you John Meadows for putting planet fitness and their pizza to shame.

  • @lieu112
    @lieu112 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very nice review, John.
    Quads is the best Gym the Chicagoland area has ever had. Dave surprises with new equipment all the time.
    The atmosphere at Quads is welcoming and conducive to great workouts and Dave is a good man.

  • @djcrittenden3771
    @djcrittenden3771 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    John's face when the guy interrupts about the paramount machine. priceless.

  • @WeightsNGunz
    @WeightsNGunz 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    John, I wish I knew you were in Chicago at Quads. I would love for you to come to USA Gym in Bridgeview, Il. It's Chuck Sanow's gym and an outstanding old school gym that you don't see anymore. I've been wanting to meet you and this would be a perfect opportunity. I'm on vacation all week.

    • @DonaldKThompson
      @DonaldKThompson 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      USA Gym is a great place, just off I-294.
      I wish I could find a gym like it in West Tennessee.

  • @opticwiddly5263
    @opticwiddly5263 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you sir always enjoy the awesome content and can't wait to check out more hidden gems

  • @lovre4243
    @lovre4243 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Incredible content John, much respect for you and the owner!

  • @malekmalek9064
    @malekmalek9064 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome,in Belgium one can only dream of such a gym.

  • @HisDivineShado
    @HisDivineShado 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome series!!!

  • @lailapittard5416
    @lailapittard5416 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love seeing gyms

  • @lesessmore
    @lesessmore 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was awesome!

  • @GabriellaMickel
    @GabriellaMickel 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Such an awesome gym

  • @johnwest9643
    @johnwest9643 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Awesome gym

  • @hollysalwan6736
    @hollysalwan6736 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Started following your workouts just a few short months ago. Being old school bodybuilder myself, I am following you to get myself out of retirement and back to competing in the Figure bodybuilder division and planning on competing again at 55! Thanks for your wisdom and keep the old school alive!

  • @wilsonvega8331
    @wilsonvega8331 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow mountain dog thanks for showing us this amazing gym theres not to many left like this looking forward to the series much respect to u and the owner of quads

  • @nafnnerf6486
    @nafnnerf6486 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Holy crap I love that gym

  • @EFTGym
    @EFTGym 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I saved this video to watch with dinner and my gf. Seen the gym on mutant but we’ll watch anything with John in it! Your one of the - sadly - few really good influencers out there. Keep doing Exactly what your doing! Thanks for all the great content and info and Now New Gyms!!

  • @shanerak479
    @shanerak479 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I’ve still never trained there but I live like 4 blocks away! Need to make it in soon....place looks amazing!

  • @GleaMDMK
    @GleaMDMK 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Eager to see more of this. And after that, tour Europe!!!!

  • @jckickzzz7746
    @jckickzzz7746 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow 😯 I thought John and that guy was around the same age. It a 20 yr difference. Thought they were old high school buddies. Dope Gym

  • @patricksmith3871
    @patricksmith3871 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hey, thanks for the great content! I was wondering if you could make a video on hunger management, I think there are a lot of people that struggle with this including myself, thanks again!

  • @patrickrodriguez3275
    @patrickrodriguez3275 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    JM ur the best in the bussiness!!!! 💯💯🇲🇽🇺🇸

  • @kaleta036
    @kaleta036 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sick video. This guy and his gym rule.