Top "7" Back Exercises ( For Massive Growth )

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  • Опубліковано 30 лип 2024
  • Have you ever wanted to know what my favorite back exercises are for growth? Today is your lucky day. In this video I will go over my top 7 favorite back exercises. You can also make this a workout if you want. Give this a try and let me know how you respond. Thanks for watching.
    For the rest of my top 7 exercises: • My Top 7 exercises
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  • @mountaindog1
    @mountaindog1  3 роки тому +117

    For the rest of my top 7 exercises: ua-cam.com/play/PLNAUreWTt_Sil2x-j5tq3L3uXVC_0-IvQ.html

    • @joeschmo2693
      @joeschmo2693 3 роки тому +1

      Another good one. Thanks, brother. Still doing the calf project, right? Today's the 1st day I've taken off from hitting mine.

    • @darthsidius9631
      @darthsidius9631 3 роки тому

      can you make separate video about upper middle back since it is so over looked area?

    • @coachnate5747
      @coachnate5747 3 роки тому

      If u have a single pulley lat pulldown , sit on one side of the bench

    • @mikemerc74
      @mikemerc74 2 роки тому

      we miss you brother

    • @travisandrews3909
      @travisandrews3909 Рік тому

      I checked them out later buddy

  • @brbodybuilder
    @brbodybuilder 3 роки тому +1044

    My workout will be dedicated to you today, thank you for everything. RIP

    • @yoonisadonis
      @yoonisadonis 2 роки тому +7

      RIP? No!!

    • @OBS.Rey__
      @OBS.Rey__ 2 роки тому +1

      Fr?

    • @reddragon4482
      @reddragon4482 2 роки тому +8

      @@thanosk2067 Look it up, he's fucking dead dude. Someone uploads videos on his channel for him.

    • @reddragon4482
      @reddragon4482 2 роки тому +1

      @@thanosk2067 Alright then.

    • @mrlegkick91
      @mrlegkick91 2 роки тому

      @@reddragon4482 lol

  • @MrSlipperyTuna
    @MrSlipperyTuna 3 роки тому +399

    Came for the Yoyo, ended up getting a great back pump.

    • @lennythedog6544
      @lennythedog6544 3 роки тому +2

      Same

    • @billyfugate5403
      @billyfugate5403 3 роки тому +5

      That kid is a beast at it and the Rubik’s cube

    • @eddempsey4262
      @eddempsey4262 3 роки тому +2

      Yeah buddy hes tough on the yo yos...Great job!

    • @GreyGooseNWO
      @GreyGooseNWO 2 роки тому +1

      Poor kid RIP John Meadows , I’m gonna start your gamma bomb program and dedicate my workouts for you thank you

  • @a5hariblostmi425
    @a5hariblostmi425 3 роки тому +334

    Them yoyo skills tho damnn

    • @elcambio96
      @elcambio96 3 роки тому

      What's his Instagram?

    • @a5hariblostmi425
      @a5hariblostmi425 3 роки тому +1

      @@elcambio96 no idea mate go on john's insta maybe you would find it their

    • @mountaindog1
      @mountaindog1  3 роки тому +11

      meadowsgang48 or 42 i think

    • @twinnisme
      @twinnisme 3 роки тому +12

      He makes me at 29 want to try things I never even attempted when I was younger with a yoyo😂

    • @a5hariblostmi425
      @a5hariblostmi425 3 роки тому +3

      @@mountaindog1 oh hey John

  • @Beelos666
    @Beelos666 3 роки тому +50

    I think its ADORABLE how you plugged your son with the random yoyo clip. What a loving father. Made my heart melt.

  • @danielclark6303
    @danielclark6303 3 роки тому +126

    Been binge watching Meadows training videos the past few weeks while getting ready for a prep and just got the news of his passing this morning. I didn’t know Jon, but he seemed like one of the good guys… RIP Jon

  • @demontekdigital1704
    @demontekdigital1704 3 роки тому +460

    I came here for a good back workout, and was thoroughly impressed by Alexander's tricks. He's an absolute beast with that yo-yo! Awesome work, Alexander, and thank you, John!!

  • @NickPags-iz9rc
    @NickPags-iz9rc 3 роки тому +77

    The biggest thing I’ve learned from watching your back videos is to let my elbows guide me it’s helped me feel the muscles in my back so much more in damn near every lift

    • @firstsipstudios
      @firstsipstudios 3 роки тому +4

      FACTS!!! Helped me so much.

    • @milud900
      @milud900 3 роки тому +4

      Same, once I learned this my back exploded in size!

  • @benrunsacross2935
    @benrunsacross2935 3 роки тому +171

    “My back is way behind the rest of my body... “ Made me laugh :)

  • @marklynch3149
    @marklynch3149 2 роки тому +15

    All of your advice is working great for me, and I'm 57 years old and a fan from the UK 🇬🇧 ... Thank you so much, John... Rest in peace. God bless you

  • @guliverovi
    @guliverovi 3 роки тому +106

    How does it feel having invented an exercise and it getting popular and named after you

    • @alexmartinsfitness4171
      @alexmartinsfitness4171 3 роки тому +6

      Dream Goal

    • @fattdamon1980
      @fattdamon1980 3 роки тому +11

      Speaking from experience it's pretty awesome, not trying to brag but the bench dip is actually named after me.

    • @nykkq
      @nykkq 3 роки тому +17

      @@fattdamon1980 your name is bench dip?

    • @jonathanpopham5483
      @jonathanpopham5483 3 роки тому +7

      Ask Eric Bugenhagen and knock out some Upright Hagens

    • @dcodework2421
      @dcodework2421 3 роки тому

      What or where is that exercise?

  • @itzdan0s477
    @itzdan0s477 3 роки тому +4

    John, you’re Everyone’s bodybuilding dad. Teaching us what you have had to learn the hard way, so we don’t waste our time. So much wisdom, and class.

  • @Adeyemiii
    @Adeyemiii 3 роки тому +92

    John, you’re a legend. I appreciate the knowledge you share. This is the best channel for lifters in my opinion. Thank you for everything!

  • @hazzadog258
    @hazzadog258 3 роки тому +4

    Rip brother, Australian here and doing my sets tonight in honour of you, you have helped me even though you never knew me! My thoughts and love go to your family.

  • @jon5338
    @jon5338 3 роки тому +5

    Gonna hit these back exercises today and get some massive growth. Thank you for everything John. RIP.

  • @ReticentIndignation
    @ReticentIndignation Рік тому +1

    I've always loved how these specific exercises aren't the norm and some are easier to do than what people claim. Thank you John for always trying new things and gracing us with your knowledge and wisdom gleaned over many years. What you've shared is still greatly appreciated.

  • @Druss47
    @Druss47 Рік тому +2

    I recently started following John Meadows, and I love the calmness of this gentleman. He is smart, and so informative. We lost a great man. RIP John, and thank you for giving us some gems in the fitness industry.

  • @paiengames548
    @paiengames548 3 роки тому +5

    It took me a couple of months to “find” my back when I first started lifting...learning to focus on the elbow was the game changer. Thanks for the video sir

  • @faizanullah5646
    @faizanullah5646 3 роки тому +21

    That YoYo trick was insane 🔥

  • @austindukes1089
    @austindukes1089 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you for everything!!! RIP. You always reminded me of those super jacked fit older dudes at the gym that have been working out for 30 years and still look better than everyone else.

  • @americanboondocks
    @americanboondocks 3 роки тому +3

    John gives great advice. I've been using his exercises to build my own three day routines. Since I only do 3 days push legs pull, I need each day to be lengthy and very hard. I do one of John's full chest routines and love it. It's brutal, I'm sore for three days after.

  • @dougbrown04
    @dougbrown04 2 роки тому +2

    Rest in peace, John. You were such an inspiration and so generous in giving away all that information for free.

  • @ms08gouf
    @ms08gouf 3 роки тому +3

    Dude idk which one is cooler, the yoyo tricks or how supportive a father you are

  • @GamesDiddley
    @GamesDiddley 3 роки тому

    Forever giving us quality information for free. Thanks as always John!

  • @brokelahomachickenfry6497
    @brokelahomachickenfry6497 Рік тому +1

    I love watching these videos. It always feels as if you are still here and advising in the gym. I always learned a lot from the seasoned guys in the gym.
    Especially when you find the one's that could explain why they did it, what doesn't work because of experience ,trial and error, and him being a dedicated family man.
    I share these with mymkids, my daughters boyfriend.

  • @connorrichard3489
    @connorrichard3489 Рік тому +8

    This man even after his death inspires me. Having such a humble and positive person in the fitness industry is rare and we will never see another man such as john meadows again. Rest in peace sir, I will always wish that I could’ve met you in person. Thank you

  • @madhurchari6851
    @madhurchari6851 3 роки тому +2

    Mr. Meadows your kid is so talented that in a few years people will come to this channel to just see the kid and not you. Love the content as ususal. Meadows row is the king of rows and the activation it gives me everytime is amazing

  • @stephencronin304
    @stephencronin304 3 роки тому +1

    Extraordinary video as always, thank you! Just tried all 7 as a single back workout as described and it really hit me hard (in the best possible way).

  • @cristiandelgadoofficial
    @cristiandelgadoofficial 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for everything you did John! I watched this about 2 weeks before I heard you passed. RIP 🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @andrewgarcia4330
    @andrewgarcia4330 20 днів тому

    Man, are you ever missed. I never met you, but feel like your family from watching all your videos, and being inspired. You can see from watching these vids, that you are a good man. Big love wherever you are. Thanks for sharing all your knowledge. .

  • @timesup5105
    @timesup5105 3 роки тому

    Thanks John. Really appreciate everything you’re sharing.

  • @ChrisGatesFitness
    @ChrisGatesFitness 3 роки тому +3

    Love these videos, as always, John! But your son is starting to steal the show with those yo-yo tricks! Both of you keep up the good work!

  • @jasoncuthbert4169
    @jasoncuthbert4169 3 роки тому +1

    John thanks so much. I am working over in Warsaw Poland at an International School. We have a small but good gym. I appreciate all the tips and exercises. Still trying to go hard at 50! Thanks for all that you do!

  • @cancerstick9440
    @cancerstick9440 3 роки тому +3

    Thank you John! I just finished a back workout with your exercises included. I felt a difference between my normal back workout without those exercises.

  • @waynegranillo3131
    @waynegranillo3131 3 роки тому +1

    Fantastic get down! Plus the yo-yo tricks were killer. Looks like the whole family has a great amount of talent.

  • @BrentKasmer
    @BrentKasmer 3 роки тому +2

    Great video, John. Thanks for sharing your workout experiences, and great tips, too!

  • @msaisaket6840
    @msaisaket6840 3 роки тому +13

    8:19 best back workout tip

  • @gracecar5820
    @gracecar5820 3 роки тому

    I always learn something new in your videos, even after seeing them a few times. I loves this series, I will add a pull up movement and a single arm row to my training.

  • @blacksheepbear6382
    @blacksheepbear6382 3 роки тому +3

    Nice! I love the meadows row. My favorite back exercise by far. It blows up my rear delts. I feel like it was the missing link in my back workout.

  • @phinnphace
    @phinnphace 3 роки тому +1

    I love those single arm pull downs. I gotta do them on the floor at my gym to make it work, pulley and angle wise. But these have been a game changer for me!! Thank you

  • @LordCumquat
    @LordCumquat 3 роки тому +1

    Great show John and the banded pull ups are now on my routine...great back workout and I’m 62 and from Australia...still training hard lol

  • @Oilfieldmuscle
    @Oilfieldmuscle 3 роки тому +2

    Sad to see you go big John. Thanks for all the wonderful advice that helped me in my workout life. My condolences to the family.

  • @berrypraise5
    @berrypraise5 2 роки тому +1

    so thankful for all these videos.

  • @Slamyourclam
    @Slamyourclam Рік тому

    Happy his stuff still gets recommended. Just the sweetest dude.

  • @cane597
    @cane597 3 роки тому +1

    I’m always so happy when I see you post exercises I can try when it’s actually back day😂

  • @alexmartinsfitness4171
    @alexmartinsfitness4171 3 роки тому +2

    Amazing video John!! Always giving out free content!’ Apreciate it a lot!!

  • @meatsteak6053
    @meatsteak6053 3 роки тому

    Your son is going to be just as dedicated to whatever he does as you are. I see his passion. That's a word for him and over his life. God Bless.

  • @billyyousaf01
    @billyyousaf01 3 роки тому +2

    Hi John,
    Awesome video! So glad you made this video as I'm about to change my exercises for back and needed some ideas.
    Big thank you for making the video.
    Cheers,
    Billy

  • @Arkonu
    @Arkonu 3 роки тому +1

    hope to see a posing routine guide soon! Love the content!

  • @richardcascio660
    @richardcascio660 3 роки тому +1

    My back has been growing from this! Thanks so much. That Meadows Row wow, great one. Not bad when one can grow at 58!

  • @VivaRevolucionDGS
    @VivaRevolucionDGS 6 місяців тому

    Anytime I need to work on bettering my form or add something to my routines, this man is always the first option I choose.
    Miss you sir

  • @ashbooth1817
    @ashbooth1817 3 роки тому

    Great list! Thanks John 💪🏻👍🏻

  • @chino8646
    @chino8646 2 роки тому +1

    First vid I'm watching since he's gone. Not afraid to admit, tears came when I saw him at the start of the vid. Composed myself and gave it my all with these exercises.
    RIP MOUNTAINDOG☝😪

  • @Shane756
    @Shane756 3 роки тому +2

    The one arm barbell row is a new staple for me so much better than with a dumbbell, especially at home since I don't have tons of weight to play with. Can't wait to try the meadows row once I get an olympic bar again!

  • @ParkerBG
    @ParkerBG 3 роки тому +3

    Lookin' good, John!

  • @darksidejoe42
    @darksidejoe42 3 роки тому +2

    John it’s been a long time since my lats actually hurt the day after but I did this along with your trap workout and my god I’m one sore dude today!

  • @billfergus6973
    @billfergus6973 3 роки тому +2

    That yoyo trick was never-ending! My favorite so far.

  • @bryanstellfox8521
    @bryanstellfox8521 Рік тому +1

    Man, seeing his son kinda crushed me. I hope he knows how many people loved his father, and just how many people John influenced.

  • @Ixnatifual
    @Ixnatifual 3 роки тому +5

    I currently do four sets of barbell rows, three sets of pullups and finish with three sets of Meadow’s rows. I strech my lats in-between each set. Really good feeling in the lats! I do Romanian deadlifts on leg day.

  • @SPARTON0Weezy
    @SPARTON0Weezy 3 роки тому

    I seen other people put up videos on this.
    Skipped them and went straight to you 💪💪🔥🔥
    I KNEW it would be BEAST

  • @jeromecurran5529
    @jeromecurran5529 Рік тому

    Thank you for posting these!

  • @8neptune7
    @8neptune7 2 роки тому +2

    Much love & respect! RIP brotha

  • @richardtrass
    @richardtrass 2 роки тому

    The more I re-watch these the more I miss John and realise just how knowledgeable he was. Even many science based folk understand that John was special and so much of what he said works regardless of what “studies show” etc. So great we have so many of these to watch again now.

  • @Riser77
    @Riser77 3 роки тому +1

    greeting out of the next shutdown from germany due to limited equipment at home i tried your meadows row ...i'm so so thankful to you :)

  • @johngail4904
    @johngail4904 2 роки тому

    Always great video

  • @cj18519
    @cj18519 Рік тому

    Great video man, very helpful. I was looking for a film like this

  • @lauragonzalez1199
    @lauragonzalez1199 2 роки тому +1

    Always had the best advice. 👌

  • @NoCtTeRNaLx
    @NoCtTeRNaLx 3 роки тому

    Love your T-shirts, thanks for the vid full of good information :)

  • @jonathanlevine2386
    @jonathanlevine2386 3 роки тому +1

    Late seeing this one John but great vid as always.

  • @Steve.Dennis
    @Steve.Dennis 3 роки тому +7

    John, I just included Meadows Rows in a session today for the first time. Wow! That is a great exercise! Thanks for the advice/tips on it.

  • @johntravers6223
    @johntravers6223 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you for what might possibly be the most informative yet joyful channels on fitness, John. And that goes for your yo-yo wizard too! ✊😃

  • @paulboissiere1278
    @paulboissiere1278 3 роки тому

    Dude. Alex’s skills are second to none. Incredible

  • @obxolicious1361
    @obxolicious1361 3 роки тому +3

    Definitely gonna have to check out that vaso blast. I work out in the evening and have stopped taking pre 'cause it keeps me up super late.

  • @jmichel70
    @jmichel70 2 роки тому

    Thank you for all the great knowledge you have shared.

  • @bertrandqualo8147
    @bertrandqualo8147 9 місяців тому

    Ur videos and advices live on forever John

  • @angelgamboa5902
    @angelgamboa5902 2 роки тому +1

    Missing you LEGEND!!!! You are still present helping us grow!

  • @NUMBER_74
    @NUMBER_74 3 роки тому +1

    Back tonight..Thanks brother!

  • @kurtisthiele
    @kurtisthiele 3 роки тому +3

    Came for the workout, stayed for the yoyo skills everyone’s talking about. Kids got talent!

  • @kevinVersus
    @kevinVersus 2 роки тому +1

    The rack pull, when John says pull the elbows back, that made all the difference. I tried this and kept my elbows slightly bent, my lats were activated through almost the whole range of motion. I even felt my traps activate more.
    His little tips are so effective yet simple

  • @malekmalek9064
    @malekmalek9064 3 роки тому +4

    Thanks john.i like the rackpulls with a band attached to the front, so i am forced to hold the bar close and have more lat activation.

  • @cw9515
    @cw9515 3 роки тому +1

    I was just thinking about the tendinitis issue with chip up / pull ups. I’m gonna try the assisted ones tomorrow. Thanks for the tip

  • @tariosepkit1213
    @tariosepkit1213 3 роки тому +1

    Loved this video definitely making this my back workout. I listened to your tips on the calve raises My calves were so sore I couldn’t walk properly but loved it thoroughly the pump my calves got was amazing never ever had a pump like that in my calves before. Will definitely be trying this back workout. Thanks a bunch

  • @jungwoowhoo
    @jungwoowhoo 3 роки тому

    niceee! Can't wait for the leg video

  • @watevapoo
    @watevapoo 3 роки тому +1

    Haaaaa your kid is an absolute beast with that yo-yo! Another great video 👍🏽

  • @sts7044
    @sts7044 3 роки тому

    Good. I really enjoyed that one John

  • @booty121212
    @booty121212 3 роки тому

    So glad I checked subs today before back workout. Thanks John!

  • @paulbutler8037
    @paulbutler8037 3 роки тому

    Thanks John, great new back workout ...6 of these I've never seen before.....so bigger repitore for me.......and your boy is a wizz...good on you for letting your son in.

  • @sammypeter707
    @sammypeter707 4 місяці тому

    Love this,going to incorporate them in my back workout routine today

  • @littlefinkle7757
    @littlefinkle7757 3 роки тому +2

    Awesome! Gonna hit back at 5AM and vote at 7AM! Going to look swole for the voting booth 😁. Thanks John awesome content! 🇺🇸💪👊

  • @AwakenYourself-xv1mq
    @AwakenYourself-xv1mq 2 дні тому

    Thanks man ❤❤❤

  • @nateholton
    @nateholton 2 роки тому

    Appreciate it Brother

  • @shaivayogi
    @shaivayogi 3 роки тому

    Hey John! Love doing the "basement" version of the supine pulldowns: put two bands on each side of a home pull-up bar in the doorway, then walk back, bend over to app. 30 degrees then pull away...great lat pump at home : )

  • @melbobadilla5996
    @melbobadilla5996 3 роки тому +3

    Pull up tendonitis was a huge pain this year for me. Took months to relieve the pain/heal. Gotta try these banded Pull ups.

  • @robjarvis6574
    @robjarvis6574 3 роки тому

    Meadows rows have become a regular part of back training. Love em!!

  • @lynxxi8831
    @lynxxi8831 3 роки тому +1

    Great content as always! BTW Bought your gamma bomb-program a while ago and started it today with the first back workout! :)

  • @RockMonsterDad
    @RockMonsterDad 3 роки тому +7

    That yo-yo move was amazing.

  • @jdavis418
    @jdavis418 Рік тому

    Rest in peace, John. Still using your advice, by far my favorite bodybuilder to seek exercise inspiration and advice

  • @stonewall3745
    @stonewall3745 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you Mr. Meadows!

  • @abhayalaukik1365
    @abhayalaukik1365 3 роки тому

    Love the first 2; been seeing amazing results with them

  • @lorenzociceri
    @lorenzociceri 3 роки тому

    Great as ever 💪