John, at 51 years old and 18.5-19 inch arms, is it still possible to get 20 inch arms?? What if I concentrated solely on arms for a while, how many times a week can I train them?
What I like most about this information is that you prioritize longevity. Because let’s face it, we are all going to get old. I’m fairly young myself but I plan on lifting as long as I can, so I can appreciate exercises that minimize/eliminate injury! Good work!
Preach! So True, I’m 17 and have been working out for like 3 years but only the past few months of getting serious about it. I’m totally addicted and I would hate to stop when I’m 30-40-50 so I’m all for warming up and safety!
You are definitely a type of person who is a really deep thinker. You take a lot of scenarios into consideration where a lot of other youtubers don’t do that. Love these tips.
Summary: 1. Start with pushdowns using soft grip handle. 10-12 reps of both regular and undergrip pushdowns. 2. JM Press. Go heavy. 6-8 reps. 3. Rope overhead extension. 8-10 reps. --------------------------------------------------- Bonus tips for activating triceps before workout start: 1. Kickbacks with palms facing backwards. 2. Pushdowns with bands.
Finally someone who explains the exercises well and states the things that will prevent injuries. And some one who explains how to train smartly, not like other RU-vid who don’t tell you the consequences it can lead. Ty so much sir
I’m 17 weigh approx. 160-165. I’ve been lifting a lot and had a lot of pain. Then I found your channel. My bench is close to 300 and my squat is around 410-415 now. I can keep a good physique and keep the powerlifting side all do to your techniques without pain. Much love!!
Sir, you have been of great help to me throughout the years with extensive knowledge of fitness, nutrition and workouts.. God bless and rest in peace..
Great videos. This info is great. Im 46 now, I have injured myself so many times due to the lack if knowledge when I was younger. There wasn't internet, just Iron magazine, and Muscle and Fitness. They had a lot of lifting routines but nothing about avoiding injury, or if you have injury do this instead. I have had 4 shoulder surgeries, 1 bicep repair last year, and now another bicep rear recently in the right. All of it was due to my poor lifting form and lack of information. I hope these younger guys take these videos to heart so they can have a greater longevity of lifting then myself and others have had. I wish I could go back and have the knowledge that is available now. Thank you so much. Please keep posting.
John, you have the best videos I've seen. I'm 60 and trying to get back shape, lose some fat, tone up the muscles. Your videos are informative and teach old dogs new tricks on longevity.
I love to come back to older videos because there's so much knowledge to squeeze out and absorb. Being consistent is awesome but being knowledgeable has gotten me bigger faster and that's thanks to you!
Legends never die. They multiply. John has created beautiful forum for us to learn from. Thanks for the wise words. May your name live on, on all those you have influenced. RIP Brother
Great advice on structuring these workouts to save your elbows. As an older dude, my elbows have been acting up and I've been looking for ways to maintain intensity without increasing pain. This video deserves way more views and likes. Keep up the great work, sir.
God, please bless this man, everyone he’s inspired, and anyone whom has yet to come across his message. To develop our bodies is to honor your code. Sending strength to his family as well. Con Paz y con Amor.
I have yet to run into any info/tips from this guy that has not been very useful, and incorporating his techniques into my workouts has definitely added gains when I wasn't getting much from my own training plan.
Years later, coming back to revisit triceps tips from the master. When I have questions on how to target lagging muscle groups, John's content is what I search first!
This remains one of my favorite exercise channels. I love the humility and total lack of B.S. here. This guy was proof that weightlifters don't have to be a loudmouth dudebro. Much appreciated!
Triceps have always been my best feature. I built them mainly with taking a single dumbbell sitting in a chair and doing behind the head extensions. Going heavy and to failure with a spotter. 70s 80s 90s. 12-15 reps. Blew my tris up! BUT, it also started wearing my elbows out. Eventually I stopped them and have no more elbow pain. Luckily I had already built their foundation, it's been easier to maintain them. Also, I changed my grip. Alot of people dont know that sometimes the pain in your elbow has nothing to do with your elbow. Its actually originating at the palm. AthleanX has a video about it. Tris are still jacked. No more elbow pain😁
I used to hate gym work and bodybuilder, i am from sport and bodyweight work, but this dude changed my mind, Doing reaaly interesting exercices, full range and knows the body so well, to be healthy and strong as well as jacked Rest in Peace Dude ! Bless you, you encourage people to focus on their muscle and be healthy in Mind and body
I’m so glad I found you! I’m an older lifter and this is so helpful to avoid injury! I’m sold on the squishy grips, and pronated kickbacks are genius! 🙌👊
This 37 year old learned the hard way about Skullcrushers without a great warmup. I don't even do that exercise anymore unless I'm lying on the floor using resistance bands
Who ever gave this vid the thumbs down bodies probably are trash, this guy is a damn genius and is unselfishly sharing his knowledge.. thank you mr. Meadows!!
@@jrnsantos9790 as he should. There are people making ridiculous amounts of money from people who don't know any better selling them shitty information and plans
I tried a tricep workout of his today and I had an amazing pump. The best I've ever had. This guy is a master. And I appreciate his humble approach without all the BS and bravado.
When the mountaindog give tips, i listen with great attention, as a 52 year old lifter, i have experienced how these tips actually works and its not only beneficial for older lifters, be a smart lifter, work out the muscle, not the joints.
Been training and competing for 30 years and learned more about triceps in this one video then in most of my years of training .. This is what I love about bodybuilding .. you can always learn not matter how much you think you already know.
When I really tried to start developing my tris, I did push downs and skull crushers. I vary my workout a lot, but to this day, 25 years later, I still and always include push downs in my triceps workout.
You're right about the elbows. I've been a gym rat for on and off my entire adult life. I'm 73 now going for my last hurrah here. I'm going to change the order of my triceps workout to the one that you've demonstrated. Using bands and dumbbells. I wish these damn gyms would open up. Too much longer on this shut down and a lot of them are going to be out of business.
i appreciate your videos John. I am 6'5" 325 and 35 years old and I am trying to get into shape now before I get too old. I learn a lot from your videos and I appreciate you. thank you. Grant
Ive been lifting 12 years and this man’s one single tip caused my tri’s and bi’s to explode like never before. You left too soon, but You’rd very much alive for me every time I step inside the gym. Godbless
As everyone has said, this is such a solid video. I watched it a year ago and coming back to it, I realize just how much it has shaped my tricep days the past year. Kudos
I have something that I hope anyone to read this: I read a book about an old school of bodybuilding. they mention that the secret of huge triceps they were doing at that time is training anything comes behind the neck !! we know it is good for the long head of the triceps but guess what! I have started having huge triceps since I put more focus on exercises behind my neck just like those legends. YES, it still working and never waste your time at the gym for extra exercises for the short head and the lateral head like I was doing and it was leading me to overtrain my triceps.
I really love the knowledge and the training lessons that you're giving me my payoff and my strength is a lot more satisfying and my girl is a world Jiu-Jitsu champion and she is also benefiting from your videos I love them please keep them coming I watch them every single time I go to the gym I've corrected so many of my mistakes and I thank you for that
The kick backs John did work great. Even with simple light weight you can feel them tris working. Good advise. I've always told people similar advise on how to work their tris. But like always, the new generations of tiny lifters would prefer their advise from Facebook workout vids.
I don't know why I never heard of or saw this guy before. Love his videos. Gets right to the point, no b.s.! Also, love the fact he doesn't have to drop f bombs to get his point across. Plus seems like a real down to earth guy. Would love to have trained with him.
Excellent workout progression to spare the elbows. I used to suffer from very painful tendinitis in my elbows which shut down much of my training. This video checks all the boxes. I will definitely try using those handles in my next tricep workout. Just subscribed btw.
When I first started watching I thought "who is this guy? Another random RU-vid knowitall." But I have to say, this fellow knows what he's talkin about! Good tips here..
