7. John Meadows “Mountain Dog”: Heart Attack, Progressive Overload, Intensity Techniques

John Meadows, aka the “Mountain Dog” is a world-famous bodybuilder and coach. In this interview, we discuss: 1:24 His heart attack and current status 9:19 John’s training approaches over the years 25:45 Science and bodybuilding 31:09 Progressive overload & tracking progress 35:32 What to do when you can’t get stronger 43:13 Implementing high intensity techniques 50:50 Training for a beginner / intermediate 55:48 Deload weeks 1:02:30 Biggest training mistake 1:07:42 Biggest piece of advice to natural lifters 1:11:04 Business and social media direction John’s website: https://mountaindogdiet.com/ ------------------------------- Follow me on social media: INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/dr_swole FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/bill.wong22/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.swole/ PODCAST (Swole Radio): https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/swole-radio/id1492784385 ------------------------------- How to set up a training program: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-U2jvez_hi-uidDJhwCiEnWo1O_uR_x3 My full, FREE programs: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-U2jvez_hi_K0DGNZRkqJUm3MIeLM_Gt How to lose fat: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-U2jvez_hi_9w4ZmARG9sYzKXDO5Pdq7 How I prepare for a bodybuilding show: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-U2jvez_hi8bTJspQvYAeYlpvplqVXFS ------------------------------- About me: I'm a medical doctor and natural men’s physique athlete based in Vancouver, Canada. I seek to share science-based perspectives to help people lose fat and gain muscle. These will reflect the current expert consensus in the scientific bodybuilding community. I‘m lifetime drug-free and have been training for 6 years. ------------------------------- Disclaimers: Consider seeing a physician to assess your readiness before beginning any fitness program. Information presented here is to be applied intelligently in the individual context. I do not assume liability for any loss incurred by using information in this podcast.