Hi John awesome video again thanks for posting! What do you think about performing side and rear raises with a tbar/land mine attachment? I tried it today for the first time so not aching yet!
He appeared to be a kind man, and liked if not loved by all. I really enjoyed his content. Hearing of his loss, stunned and shocked me. He will be missed. I pray The Most High God carries this man's soul to be with him. I also pray for healing and love for his family.
@@halivudestevez2 from what I understand he had health issues that were not BB related, general health issues and did extremely well to manage those. With that being said RIP Mountain Dog. He has grear training advice regardless of opinions on the sport of BB
So hard to believe you’re gone. Thank you for everything. Rest in protein. You made a great impact on so many lives in such a scientific and humble way.
I watched this video 3 weeks ago and after the first time I tried the partial raises I noticed a difference in look and feel the next day. Thank you for helping me and the thousands of others. May you rest in peace. All the worlds blessings to your family.
Those are all I can do pretty much. For sides anyway. I can't believe John had that much mobility in his shoulders. There ain't no fucking way I could do those other two exercises.
Trust me, this really works! My delts haven't really been growing, so I've been trying out this workout for about three weeks and the results are phenomenal! Thank you so much John, you're really one of the only few fitness TH-camrs who know what you're talking about.
When doing shoulders, when it's time to do 3-4 sets for side delts, can you just do 1 set of each of those for a good "muscle confusion" exercise? Maybe do a similar thing for front delts also (partials, incline bench, high cables)?
I'm a simple 40 year old dad who wants to keep in shape. Your videos are straight forward and easy to understand. Thank you for not trying to be "trendy" like every other TH-camr.
John is on HRT and you still could never achieve his physique with all the gear in the world. Do something better with your time you only have a certain amount of it
I just recently started going to the gym. And i wanna thank this man for his passion for fitness. His videos keep me showing up and trying to reach my goals. Rest in peace good brother
Partial lat raise 3 sets of 20 10 o'clock, 2o'clock front raise 3 sets of 20 -12 to 15 reps on last set with a flex at the top Cable side lateral 3 sets of 8-10 reps - tension starting at opposite hip rising to above shoulder Can be done multiple times a week
Tried this workout this morning and wow! Looking at the video you are probably thinking “ this soft workout won’t have my shoulders burning”, but boy oh boy how the opposite! I had 35lbs dumbbells and felt that burn described after rep 12. Three times a week seems like overkill but twice a week would be perfect! Let’s grow some capped delts everyone!
Hey John!!! I am 22 & from Sydney Australia. I've only been going to the gym for 4 months and your content has truly changed my life. From my workouts, to what I eat and supplement each day- it's all you!!!! You know your stuff and are truly an educator in the fitness community. I can't thank you enough, if I ever see you in person I will hug you (No homo) I hope everything in your life (including your family) is going well and everyone in your social circle is happier and healthier because of you- I honestly mean that. Kind regards💪
John you will always be missed. you are the uncle that everyone needs in their life. you are so helpful and you really care about the people you help. you want them to be better and there's not many people like you left in this world, hard to believe you are gone. May you rest in peace.
John, I can attest to the side lateral partial range of motion. I have been doing these all summer on shoulder day. Since I have been doing these I have gained a golf ball size on my delts. I am a school teacher here in Portland and have been following you all summer long. Thank you for being my coach!!!
@@coachingconfidant2785 if it's hurting try to come just a little bit more forward with your arms when you raise then instead of straight out to the side like a really wide y shape if that makes sense. Should take all the pain out of the movement for you and still hits the lateral head nicely.
the gym knowledge is extra what this man actually teaches you is how to be a humble and nice person in real life. a sincere guy giving knowledge and being nice, what's there to dislike. Tried your three best moves for upper chest john and I felt my upper pecs for the first time. Thank you sir and love and respect from India.
As a rather scrawny guy, nothing did more for my physique than targeting delts. Shirts just never looked right on me, until I got those capped delts. This routine looks very practical but targeted... I will give it a shot!
Tried these techniques in the gym yesterday and let me tell you the muscle burn is incredible and I was using lighter weight like he suggested. Spot on thanks for the info dude 😊
Every morning i come to watch one of John's videos before the gym. He's always with us as we strive for our goals he coached us to reach. Thank you, John. RIP. 🥲
Great stuff! I stopped over head pressing after shoulder tear it’s been 8 months now , I’ll try to add these 3 to my rotator cuff and rear delts work outs. Thanks for sharing
Just finished this workout minutes ago and wanted to comment ASAP. This is tremendous!! I’ve never felt my side delts fire like they did today. Thanks John for your incredible information. Love your channel and appreciate all you do for us.
100%. Agree! I built my big shoulders from laterals and those cable laterals you were doing 🤩! The last couple of years I have noticed a decrease in my caps and my shoulder workouts have been press based lol I was just thinking recently that I needed to go back to my fire lateral workouts! Ohh that pump and burn is REAL !! ♥️♥️
Always found it extremely difficult to find the connection to the medial delt. Such a small muscle to try and isolate but these tips have helped me massively! Im not a novice, been training for well over 10 years, have competed and all these videos still have so much content which could help seasoned pros! If you're new to bodybuilding, or just require a bit of advice, listen to John, he possesses incredible knowledge! 💪
You are excellent. Been liftin since a teenager, I’m 73. Weightlifting and powerlifting. Both knees replaced and shoulders problems. Been doing your shoulder stuff. Helps a lot. Pressing kills my shoulders. Love you man!
Really like this no frills approach to tutorials and especially from someone at this level. Very likeable and relateable and his physique and ifbb credentials speak for themselves. Very interesting how despite obviously this guy is a huge bodybuilder and ofcourse steroids are an aspect of his chosen sport, this guy gets very little hate from trolls etc. You have to imagine its because of how sincere this guy comes over. Def one of my fav new follows.
These exercises definitely gonna make that side delt burn. I've been focusing on that more lately as it seems it's not so much targeted with "typical" shoulder exercises and I've observed my side delts seems lacking. Thanks again for another great video. I've never tried that last one (the cable side raises) with that form but I'm looking forward to adding it in.
Not many people realize this concept. Heavy shoulder presses wreck my shoulders, especially if your doing a lot of heavy benching. Variations of these lateral raises have brought out width in my shoulders the last couple of years. Like you said about learning what works and doing shit that everyone thinks works, live and learn, with age comes wisdom. I’m 54 and you are spot on. Wished we could train together. Good info John.
I tried this today right after i had done some chest and i swear i haven’t felt burn like this in my shoulders in a very very long time. My side delts felt totally isolated, i could litterally only feel the side deltoid screaming. I could not wash my hair after this workout because i could not lift my own arms over my head
The best feeling is when you have to use two hands to wash your face: 1 to prop your elbow up and lift it, the other 1 to lift it above your head as it starts cramping and you contemplate the true meaning of pain or the benefits of shaving it all off.
I'm gonna have to try this. I did what I thought was a really thorough shoulder session yesterday and today I feel fine. I struggle with the muscle mind connection on delts to be honest.
I HAVE TAKEN ADVICE FROM YOU AND A FEW OTHER WELL MEANING UTUBE DUDES, "YOU HAVE IMPROVED MY QUALITY OF LIFE " MINIMAL PAIN IN THE GYM AND REALLY ENJOYING MY WORKOUTS NOW , MANY THANKS
This guy demeanour and manner reminds me of the guy that owned the first 'proper' gym I started using, a guy called Robert/Bob Lockwood. Such a patient, knowledgeable man, had all the time in the world for beginners and pro's alike, and never once displayed any ego. Such a great role model if you were starting out. Thankfully he is still with us in the UK. Il be watching more of this fellas videos, only just found them.
Well John, I must say this is fantastic. I thought I could use these 3 exercises as a “warm up” and then go into my delt routine for the day. These exercises completely exhausted the shoulders. I did finish my routine afterward but I was gassed! Thank you for posting this.
You have always been a honest ,level headed common seance guy. Always had the greatest respect for u john, always put yourself out there with your knowledge,and what works in training you were an awesome guy, u gave your all to bodybuilding. R.i.p sir.... Johnny = australia....
This tripped me out because I clicked this video just because I like the topic, but I had never heard of this channel or John before... and suddenly BOOM... this dude is actually in my EXACT gym! I had no idea someone in my gym was doing a channel like this! Thats awesome! Subscribed.
Hey john, I just came across your videos within the last few weeks and I realized that I really wasn’t feeling much doing my back exercises. This video was eye opening and as soon as I did these and focused on squeezing the muscles I could REALLY feel it. Thanks John!!!!
Your T-Nation article on delt training has completely changed the way I train delts altogether, for the better...THANK YOU! The beauty of these exercises are that you can directly target those caps with the humerus externally rotated and avoiding impingement. It is exponentially safer on the shoulder joint and harder on the muscle. Win-win. Another quality set of tips. Thanks so much John.
The last exercise makes sense to me because of real life movement I do while I do labor and I could always feel my shoulders burn in those repetitive real life moments. Let’s the burn begin
Back on the road to my goals I've been using your videos as a backbone to my training ideology. Such a warm, kind, and inspirational trainer. Feels like you're still here but we all Miss you man..dearly! RIP x
I’ve been told all my life that military/shoulder presses are king, but when John talks I listen. So simple, yet makes so much sense. Absolute golden information here folks. Thanks John!
Man I cant get enough of your videos John! They are nothing but quality and to the point! I really appreciate you for taking the time to pass on some of your knowledge to the rest of us trying to train and be the best version of ourselves! Truly John thank you!
I couldnt agree more, a couple of years ago I moved away from all the pressing and started doing these exercises and/or similar ones. They worked like a charm
Love the humbleness, very vital for successes in any field or discipline and the texture of your muscles is wild. Reminds me of some old black and white photos of strong men, great video as always respect.
best shoulder video yet for side delts and when u really think about it when u bench u using front delt pretty good and when u hit back u hiting rear delt pretty good so side delts really need more then the other two
Hi John, I'd like to apologize to you for a comment I made on one of your previous videos. You're clearly very passionate about what you do and very knowledgeable in your craft. Unfortunately I became a keyboard warrior and misjudged you based on how you looked. My comments were made publicly and even though you replied to me, it's only right my apology is also made in public. I'm sorry for any offence caused, keep up the good work. Message I sent to John: Those over pronounced deltoids, rounded traps along with the stretch marks across your chest all point towards a natural lifter, now sell me your supplements and workout plans like everyone else and make me believe I can achieve your results naturally... As you can see I was very sarcastic and disrespectful towards John. Nobody knows the true meaning of why we are all here, but I know spreading hate isn't it and fundamentally didn't sit right with me. To say this experience has had a profound effect on me would be an understatement, as such any previous negative comments to anyone else have been removed with public apologies made. Thanks again for your time and understanding John.
Love your videos john. You seem like a great human being. Much respect for how far you've come and all you've had to overcome and endure. Keep up the great work. Are you still home based in ohio?
@@mountaindog1 oh cool. Ok. I lived in Cincinnati Ohio for many years after my military career ended and hauled heavy equipment all over your area and midwest. Good to meet you. I enjoy your videos. Lost both my parents extremely young unfortunately. So I think we have a little in common Besides lifting. Enjoy your day and wknd. 😊✌💪
Almost impossible to have shoulders too large. Mine have been under size for many years because I never had a dedicated shoulder workout routine. My undersized and undefined shoulders absolutely diminished the look of all the other gains I was making elsewhere. I finally had to get serious and take my shoulders to the woodshed. Put them at the top of my list for almost two years. Man, best thing I ever did. My shoulders are now in proportion and i feel wide. My back and chest also benefitted from hitting shoulders hard. My opinion now is that large, cut shoulders are the keystone on which to build the rest of one's physique. Can never hit them hard enough. Love it!
Thank you! As a long limb small frame lady that competes, it's so incredibly hard to get any size in delts.. never tried that 2nd ex in that same position with arms. Gonna add sit and it these 3 together. HOPEFUL!!
Thanks to John for introducing me to what are basically my three favorite exercises for medial deltoid, as well as many other of my favorites. John could never be replaced.
Saw the interview and the workout with Jeff Nippard on his channel and knew I had to have someone so knowledgeable on my list. Love your info and love your content man!
I absolutely admire your humility sir I’m the same way I was once a young man who thought he knew everything but grew to be very wise considering my young age
Man how much i love your style about everything incredibly smooth and smart you are unique man everything about vision and you have to best no comment 🙏🏆
With you on the pressing. I've done a lot of overhead pressing in my life. I was a strongman competitor and every comp had an overhead event. Log, Axle, Single arm dumbbell, yolk press, medleys etc etc but my shoulders were always shit. Literally looked like I had no growth. I dropped pressing almost altogether and put in more side laterals etc and boom, shoulder growth! I used to lift heavy all the time and had lots of injuries with pressing. I lift much lighter on my shoulders now and they look 100% better! Have you tried cuffed crucifix laterals? Very similar to the last cable exercise you did. Love those at the moment.
I love how little weight you do on those seated raises, for such a huge guy. Most people just don't seem to understand the value of low resistance, high concentration sets for hypertrophy. They think low weight, high rep work is for "conditioning," and they don't realize just how much extra muscle can be built from really concentrated isolation work. Plus I think a lot of people get an ego about it and don't want to be seen with 10 pound dumbbells in their hands. It's just great to see someone with exceptional size and strength working with very little weight.
More perfect workouts: th-cam.com/play/PLNAUreWTt_Shit7mTi10sqxKPVJ67W05B.html
i thought this video was very exciting :c) i have been wanting to grow side delts for years, always had issues feeling them work
Thanks a lot Man very interesting , I'll do this workout certantly
Would you do this workout once a week, or divide up to twice a week?
Молодец!👍
Hi John awesome video again thanks for posting! What do you think about performing side and rear raises with a tbar/land mine attachment? I tried it today for the first time so not aching yet!
He appeared to be a kind man, and liked if not loved by all. I really enjoyed his content. Hearing of his loss, stunned and shocked me. He will be missed. I pray The Most High God carries this man's soul to be with him. I also pray for healing and love for his family.
I pray you don't assume his gender again.
Bodybuilding is not a healthy sport.
@@halivudestevez2 from what I understand he had health issues that were not BB related, general health issues and did extremely well to manage those. With that being said RIP Mountain Dog. He has grear training advice regardless of opinions on the sport of BB
@@alexxander1768 Loooool!!!
Jesus gonna have some fat rear delts for his second coming that’s all I know 😂
"People say John, have you seen the studies on full range of motion..."
The man has legs on his shoulders - imma take his word for it.
partials keep tension on muscle. u get more out of less weight
Right?!! My gosh John is jacked asF
Full ROM dose not mean on an exercise ... I learned this from JM
And now he doesn't breathe which means advice juiced up people isn't to be trusted over evidence
So hard to believe you’re gone. Thank you for everything. Rest in protein. You made a great impact on so many lives in such a scientific and humble way.
He died?? How??
@@robskee4922 heart failure
Rest in protein… fucking love it!
I watched this video 3 weeks ago and after the first time I tried the partial raises I noticed a difference in look and feel the next day.
Thank you for helping me and the thousands of others.
May you rest in peace. All the worlds blessings to your family.
Those are all I can do pretty much. For sides anyway. I can't believe John had that much mobility in his shoulders. There ain't no fucking way I could do those other two exercises.
Those partials will kik ur ass.
This really saddens to see this video on my recommendation after his untimely departure...rest in peace john🙏🏼
Oh wow I didn't know he passed away. He sounds like he was a really cool dude too. RIP
Anyone that's been around long enough can see, this fella knows what he's talking about. Good coach. Good solid info.
thank you!
Anybody with working eyes can tell that! 😎
I am grateful John left behind a library for us to learn from forever. RIP John Meadows.
Trust me, this really works! My delts haven't really been growing, so I've been trying out this workout for about three weeks and the results are phenomenal! Thank you so much John, you're really one of the only few fitness TH-camrs who know what you're talking about.
thank you!
did you notice growth at the bottom of the side delt where it attaches to arm?
When doing shoulders, when it's time to do 3-4 sets for side delts, can you just do 1 set of each of those for a good "muscle confusion" exercise?
Maybe do a similar thing for front delts also (partials, incline bench, high cables)?
I'm a simple 40 year old dad who wants to keep in shape. Your videos are straight forward and easy to understand. Thank you for not trying to be "trendy" like every other TH-camr.
Man I have the utmost respect for you and the knowledge you put out there John! 💪🏽
thank you!
likewise
It's a side effect of roids
John is on HRT and you still could never achieve his physique with all the gear in the world. Do something better with your time you only have a certain amount of it
@@mountaindog1 Love you John - hoping for peace and joy for your family moving forward. I know you are repping it out in another realm now.
Great stuff John, thank you for passing on your knowledge!
Unfortunately, it's nothing crazy...? I love this man!
John never just passes on information... He presses it with perfect form!! 😎
I just recently started going to the gym. And i wanna thank this man for his passion for fitness. His videos keep me showing up and trying to reach my goals. Rest in peace good brother
You want true solid fitness information...well this channel is everything that you need. Absolute the best. Period!
Partial lat raise
3 sets of 20
10 o'clock, 2o'clock front raise
3 sets of 20
-12 to 15 reps on last set with a flex at the top
Cable side lateral
3 sets of 8-10 reps
- tension starting at opposite hip rising to above shoulder
Can be done multiple times a week
Tried this workout this morning and wow! Looking at the video you are probably thinking “ this soft workout won’t have my shoulders burning”, but boy oh boy how the opposite! I had 35lbs dumbbells and felt that burn described after rep 12. Three times a week seems like overkill but twice a week would be perfect! Let’s grow some capped delts everyone!
Those incline lateral raises are amazing! I’ve always had difficulty feeling my side delts. but, this exercise finally made me feel them.
John is a great teacher. He is calm and instructive.
Hey John!!!
I am 22 & from Sydney Australia.
I've only been going to the gym for 4 months and your content has truly changed my life.
From my workouts, to what I eat and supplement each day- it's all you!!!!
You know your stuff and are truly an educator in the fitness community.
I can't thank you enough, if I ever see you in person I will hug you
(No homo)
I hope everything in your life (including your family) is going well and everyone in your social circle is happier and healthier because of you- I honestly mean that.
Kind regards💪
@@kevinmcglynn3529 why the hate man? No need to be a douche nozzle.
💪💪💪
John you will always be missed. you are the uncle that everyone needs in their life. you are so helpful and you really care about the people you help. you want them to be better and there's not many people like you left in this world, hard to believe you are gone. May you rest in peace.
John, I can attest to the side lateral partial range of motion. I have been doing these all summer on shoulder day. Since I have been doing these I have gained a golf ball size on my delts. I am a school teacher here in Portland and have been following you all summer long. Thank you for being my coach!!!
awesome!!!!!!!!!!
did you notice growth at the bottom of the side delt where it attaches to arm?
@@coachingconfidant2785 I’ve noticed more growth to where you described
@@ClassicPhysique27 thanks thats what im going for btw it hurts my joints a bit though, so i've layed off the exercise for a while
@@coachingconfidant2785 if it's hurting try to come just a little bit more forward with your arms when you raise then instead of straight out to the side like a really wide y shape if that makes sense. Should take all the pain out of the movement for you and still hits the lateral head nicely.
I love the humility of admitting you just learned something as a lifter. You just earned yourself a new subscriber. Thanks for helping us all learn.
Love it, no fancy crap just to be different. Just good honest exercises. We need more of this stiff, back to basics. 💪🏽
the gym knowledge is extra what this man actually teaches you is how to be a humble and nice person in real life. a sincere guy giving knowledge and being nice, what's there to dislike. Tried your three best moves for upper chest john and I felt my upper pecs for the first time. Thank you sir and love and respect from India.
As a rather scrawny guy, nothing did more for my physique than targeting delts. Shirts just never looked right on me, until I got those capped delts. This routine looks very practical but targeted... I will give it a shot!
we miss you John, did this in honour of you today! you learned us so much
your bicep vein needs its own channel
hahah!
Such a humbled person man I love this guy
Tried these techniques in the gym yesterday and let me tell you the muscle burn is incredible and I was using lighter weight like he suggested. Spot on thanks for the info dude 😊
thank you!
Great video for side delts with 3 variations
Partial Side Lateral - 1:31
Front raises on a bench - 4:11
Cable Side Lateral - 6:46
Y raises on an incline bench…hands at 2 & 10 in the finished (flexed) position. - 4:11
Doing God's work
Thanks!
1. 3 sets of 20 reps
To this day I'm doing Meadows Rows. One of the best back exercises. Thanks for teaching us, John. Your spirit lives on.
The fact that “if today was your last day” is playing on the gym radio and Johns giving us all amazing advice should show who he was.
Every morning i come to watch one of John's videos before the gym. He's always with us as we strive for our goals he coached us to reach. Thank you, John. RIP. 🥲
Miss u John.. saw your vid in my recommendation really mke me emotional..
Blessed to have you on TH-cam sharing your knowledge, personality, experiences, and keeping it authentic 🙏🏽Thank you🙏🏽
I can watch this guy for hours no joke, so much knowledge you can take in from everything he talks about and does. A true legend
Great stuff! I stopped over head pressing after shoulder tear it’s been 8 months now , I’ll try to add these 3 to my rotator cuff and rear delts work outs. Thanks for sharing
The coolest man in the BB TH-cam community. Main reason, he gets right to the point and is very clear in his demonstration.
Those partial side laterals definitely burn like fire! Great exercise
The most humble YT instructor. Sadly missed.
Just finished this workout minutes ago and wanted to comment ASAP. This is tremendous!! I’ve never felt my side delts fire like they did today. Thanks John for your incredible information. Love your channel and appreciate all you do for us.
you bet!
100%. Agree! I built my big shoulders from laterals and those cable laterals you were doing 🤩! The last couple of years I have noticed a decrease in my caps and my shoulder workouts have been press based lol I was just thinking recently that I needed to go back to my fire lateral workouts! Ohh that pump and burn is REAL !! ♥️♥️
Always found it extremely difficult to find the connection to the medial delt. Such a small muscle to try and isolate but these tips have helped me massively! Im not a novice, been training for well over 10 years, have competed and all these videos still have so much content which could help seasoned pros! If you're new to bodybuilding, or just require a bit of advice, listen to John, he possesses incredible knowledge! 💪
You are excellent. Been liftin since a teenager, I’m 73. Weightlifting and powerlifting. Both knees replaced and shoulders problems. Been doing your shoulder stuff. Helps a lot. Pressing kills my shoulders. Love you man!
Really like this no frills approach to tutorials and especially from someone at this level. Very likeable and relateable and his physique and ifbb credentials speak for themselves.
Very interesting how despite obviously this guy is a huge bodybuilder and ofcourse steroids are an aspect of his chosen sport, this guy gets very little hate from trolls etc. You have to imagine its because of how sincere this guy comes over. Def one of my fav new follows.
I've just came across this channel and have learned so much, but what I like bout him, is he seems so genuine and humbled
These exercises definitely gonna make that side delt burn. I've been focusing on that more lately as it seems it's not so much targeted with "typical" shoulder exercises and I've observed my side delts seems lacking. Thanks again for another great video. I've never tried that last one (the cable side raises) with that form but I'm looking forward to adding it in.
Not many people realize this concept. Heavy shoulder presses wreck my shoulders, especially if your doing a lot of heavy benching. Variations of these lateral raises have brought out width in my shoulders the last couple of years. Like you said about learning what works and doing shit that everyone thinks works, live and learn, with age comes wisdom. I’m 54 and you are spot on. Wished we could train together. Good info John.
side delts as well as rear delts are the most difficult muscles to train effectively. great explaination. keep them coming John!
Not one of your vids that I didnt learn something new. Experience and open mindedness makes you the best body building guru! Kudos
I tried this today right after i had done some chest and i swear i haven’t felt burn like this in my shoulders in a very very long time. My side delts felt totally isolated, i could litterally only feel the side deltoid screaming. I could not wash my hair after this workout because i could not lift my own arms over my head
Sounds like I need to start doing them
The best feeling is when you have to use two hands to wash your face:
1 to prop your elbow up and lift it, the other 1 to lift it above your head as it starts cramping and you contemplate the true meaning of pain or the benefits of shaving it all off.
I'm gonna have to try this. I did what I thought was a really thorough shoulder session yesterday and today I feel fine. I struggle with the muscle mind connection on delts to be honest.
@@Mocorn try different movements... That's why there is like 100 different variations of every exercise. Find what you fell the most and go HAM
I HAVE TAKEN ADVICE FROM YOU AND A FEW OTHER WELL MEANING UTUBE DUDES,
"YOU HAVE IMPROVED MY QUALITY OF LIFE "
MINIMAL PAIN IN THE GYM AND REALLY ENJOYING MY WORKOUTS NOW ,
MANY THANKS
Man , I have been a strength coach for 25 odd years and this is such a simple but effective workout, still sore after 2 days lol great stuff
I've watched a lot of exercise videos and John's delivery style is just the best!
Going for a shoulder workout in about 2 hours. Perfect timing! Thanks!!
This guy demeanour and manner reminds me of the guy that owned the first 'proper' gym I started using, a guy called Robert/Bob Lockwood. Such a patient, knowledgeable man, had all the time in the world for beginners and pro's alike, and never once displayed any ego.
Such a great role model if you were starting out.
Thankfully he is still with us in the UK.
Il be watching more of this fellas videos, only just found them.
Well John, I must say this is fantastic. I thought I could use these 3 exercises as a “warm up” and then go into my delt routine for the day. These exercises completely exhausted the shoulders. I did finish my routine afterward but I was gassed! Thank you for posting this.
You have always been a honest ,level headed common seance guy. Always had the greatest respect for u john, always put yourself out there with your knowledge,and what works in training you were an awesome guy, u gave your all to bodybuilding. R.i.p sir.... Johnny = australia....
This tripped me out because I clicked this video just because I like the topic, but I had never heard of this channel or John before... and suddenly BOOM... this dude is actually in my EXACT gym! I had no idea someone in my gym was doing a channel like this! Thats awesome! Subscribed.
:)
I love that you guys are keeping his work going!!
I've always remembered the form of that cable side lat raise as "that cable machine disco dance exercise."
Hey john, I just came across your videos within the last few weeks and I realized that I really wasn’t feeling much doing my back exercises. This video was eye opening and as soon as I did these and focused on squeezing the muscles I could REALLY feel it.
Thanks John!!!!
Your T-Nation article on delt training has completely changed the way I train delts altogether, for the better...THANK YOU!
The beauty of these exercises are that you can directly target those caps with the humerus externally rotated and avoiding impingement. It is exponentially safer on the shoulder joint and harder on the muscle. Win-win. Another quality set of tips. Thanks so much John.
100% accurate
The information on this channel is pure gold. Everyone I know appreciates his training advice. RIP.
The partial raise with more reps and higher weights makes sense, will try it out. I can imagine it will burn.
We Love Ya Brotha! For Ever and Ever💯💪🏼
The last exercise makes sense to me because of real life movement I do while I do labor and I could always feel my shoulders burn in those repetitive real life moments. Let’s the burn begin
Back on the road to my goals I've been using your videos as a backbone to my training ideology. Such a warm, kind, and inspirational trainer. Feels like you're still here but we all Miss you man..dearly! RIP x
And I was just thinking about getting capped shoulders! Great video! Thank you! 💪🏻
I’ve been told all my life that military/shoulder presses are king, but when John talks I listen. So simple, yet makes so much sense. Absolute golden information here folks. Thanks John!
This guy has a drainage pipe running through his bicep😮
Lol he got nice biceps
Scott Adam After he’s popped a v pill then maybe yeah lol but I would leave that for your imagination
Roger K he does have great biceps. Great overall physique really.
@@neilparmar5705 hard to believe he placed under Greg D
Just in time! I got shoulders tomorrow and I was looking for new workouts to try! My prayers have been answered!
John, I love this routine! I perform those partial side laterals seated. This helps me to perform them as strict as possible.
Man I cant get enough of your videos John! They are nothing but quality and to the point! I really appreciate you for taking the time to pass on some of your knowledge to the rest of us trying to train and be the best version of ourselves! Truly John thank you!
welcome!
I tried these exercises and my side delts popped out like no nobody's business.
Thank you sir and great video
No bs just keeping it 100. Mad respect
You’re the best , mountain dog! Giving these a shot today.
I couldnt agree more, a couple of years ago I moved away from all the pressing and started doing these exercises and/or similar ones. They worked like a charm
Love the humbleness, very vital for successes in any field or discipline and the texture of your muscles is wild. Reminds me of some old black and white photos of strong men, great video as always respect.
I tried your method today, Thanks John Meadows.
Forever remembered.
Perfect timing I’m about to start with delts
best shoulder video yet for side delts and when u really think about it when u bench u using front delt pretty good and when u hit back u hiting rear delt pretty good so side delts really need more then the other two
My delts are burning just watching!! 😂😂 I did delts yesterday, wish I had this video then. Thanks for the info!
Ikr!! Delts gonna be on fire next week! 👍
@John Doe she can cook and burn them delts John 👍
John Doe lmao as long as she doesn’t have a job to take all her cooking time away.
Ms Elektra can out workout us all I bet 😉
Man I be out here eating ass.
This the best videos for bodybuilding I have seen 😎 Thanks 😎🌟🥇
Hi John,
I'd like to apologize to you for a comment I made on one of your previous videos.
You're clearly very passionate about what you do and very knowledgeable in your craft.
Unfortunately I became a keyboard warrior and misjudged you based on how you looked.
My comments were made publicly and even though you replied to me, it's only right my apology is also made in public.
I'm sorry for any offence caused, keep up the good work.
Message I sent to John:
Those over pronounced deltoids, rounded traps along with the stretch marks across your chest all point towards a natural lifter, now sell me your supplements and workout plans like everyone else and make me believe I can achieve your results naturally...
As you can see I was very sarcastic and disrespectful towards John.
Nobody knows the true meaning of why we are all here, but I know spreading hate isn't it and fundamentally didn't sit right with me.
To say this experience has had a profound effect on me would be an understatement, as such any previous negative comments to anyone else have been removed with public apologies made.
Thanks again for your time and understanding John.
no worries, It couldnt have been that bad or I would have blocked you. I have no tolerance for people spreading hate
What a fuckn Legend
Very decent thing to say. Not enough of this on the internet.
@@conalharpur And in real life
@@zsoltmonostori7180 so true
Great to bring up this issue , my weak point shoulder width .
Love your videos john. You seem like a great human being. Much respect for how far you've come and all you've had to overcome and endure. Keep up the great work. Are you still home based in ohio?
yes Columbus
@@mountaindog1 oh cool. Ok. I lived in Cincinnati Ohio for many years after my military career ended and hauled heavy equipment all over your area and midwest. Good to meet you. I enjoy your videos. Lost both my parents extremely young unfortunately. So I think we have a little in common Besides lifting. Enjoy your day and wknd. 😊✌💪
John I’m 48 and love following you.
Thanks for providing great work out ideas for us old guys!
My pleasure!
I just place a snapback on each shoulder.
I'll give this a go next upper day though, thank you sir.
SniffingDogArt Official ioi
Almost impossible to have shoulders too large. Mine have been under size for many years because I never had a dedicated shoulder workout routine. My undersized and undefined shoulders absolutely diminished the look of all the other gains I was making elsewhere. I finally had to get serious and take my shoulders to the woodshed. Put them at the top of my list for almost two years. Man, best thing I ever did. My shoulders are now in proportion and i feel wide. My back and chest also benefitted from hitting shoulders hard. My opinion now is that large, cut shoulders are the keystone on which to build the rest of one's physique. Can never hit them hard enough. Love it!
Thank you! As a long limb small frame lady that competes, it's so incredibly hard to get any size in delts.. never tried that 2nd ex in that same position with arms. Gonna add sit and it these 3 together. HOPEFUL!!
Thanks to John for introducing me to what are basically my three favorite exercises for medial deltoid, as well as many other of my favorites. John could never be replaced.
Saw the interview and the workout with Jeff Nippard on his channel and knew I had to have someone so knowledgeable on my list. Love your info and love your content man!
thank you!
I absolutely admire your humility sir I’m the same way I was once a young man who thought he knew everything but grew to be very wise considering my young age
Man how much i love your style about everything incredibly smooth and smart you are unique man everything about vision and you have to best no comment 🙏🏆
Watched this last night and did the workout this morning. Shoulders were on fire! Thank you.
With you on the pressing. I've done a lot of overhead pressing in my life. I was a strongman competitor and every comp had an overhead event. Log, Axle, Single arm dumbbell, yolk press, medleys etc etc but my shoulders were always shit. Literally looked like I had no growth. I dropped pressing almost altogether and put in more side laterals etc and boom, shoulder growth! I used to lift heavy all the time and had lots of injuries with pressing. I lift much lighter on my shoulders now and they look 100% better! Have you tried cuffed crucifix laterals? Very similar to the last cable exercise you did. Love those at the moment.
I love how little weight you do on those seated raises, for such a huge guy. Most people just don't seem to understand the value of low resistance, high concentration sets for hypertrophy. They think low weight, high rep work is for "conditioning," and they don't realize just how much extra muscle can be built from really concentrated isolation work. Plus I think a lot of people get an ego about it and don't want to be seen with 10 pound dumbbells in their hands. It's just great to see someone with exceptional size and strength working with very little weight.
100%
Never seen this exercise before but I can see why it works much love from 🇬🇧