John Meadows 1972-2021 Search Skip to content Menu Menu follow us Store Articles Community Loyal-T Club Loyal-T Points Rewards Subscribe to Save Search Search The World s Trusted Source & Community for Elite Fitness Living John Meadows 1972-2021 A Legend is Born by T Nation August 9, 2021August 18, 2021 People who have never heard of John "Mountain Dog" Meadows know him. Maybe they're doing a certain exercise invented or popularized by him. Maybe they're organizing their workout programs a certain way. Or maybe they've changed how they eat because of him. They may not know this because John's teachings have permeated and forever changed the lifting culture. And that's how you know that John surpassed those ephemeral labels of "bodybuilder" and "coach." We call that type of person a legend. Sure, people who knew John will remember the granite physique. But mostly they'll remember the person who took the time to talk to them, take a photo with them, or offer them some advice. They will remember the person who made a difference in a pursuit he loved. He was both the enthusiastic teacher and the lifelong student. John will be remembered not just as a bodybuilder and coach but as a loving husband and adoring father. Knowing John and his dedication to his wife and sons, he'd probably prefer the latter. We've lost a good man, but we've gained a legend. The Industry Reacts By now, you've probably read dozens of comments just like mine. So I won't bore you with platitudes that would not even come close to expressing how amazing of a person John truly was. He was one of the best humans in our field, and I enjoyed exchanging and learning from him. To one of the few great ones, you shall be remembered. – Christian Thibaudeau You can't take your big muscles or bench numbers with you when you leave this world, but you can leave your legacy to positively influence others. And John certainly did that. There was no better person in bodybuilding to be around, interact with, and learn from than John. He left his mark on the timeline of strength. – Nick Tumminello John was more than a friend to me. Kind, genuine, caring, hard-working, and generous are a few words that come to mind. You will be greatly missed. – Mark Dugdale Anyone who's ever met John or followed him knows he was the nicest dude in the industry, period. Super passionate and was always helpful with no ego... which is crazy given his accomplishments. Thank you, John, for constantly sharing your knowledge and being a solid, amazing human to boot. You will be missed by everyone. – Mike T. Nelson John was a legendary bodybuilder, but more importantly, a true gentleman. He was someone I had the ultimate respect for, both professionally and personally. His memory will live on in the lives of so many he has touched. – Brad Schoenfeld, PhD We could all learn some valuable lessons from this guy. It wasn't just that he was knowledgeable. I mean, he was incredibly knowledgeable, but it was how he did it. He did it with kindness and humility, and in that I stand convicted. As an industry, we can do better. I can do better. Thank you for setting the bar, John. – Travis Mash Get The T Nation Newsletters Don' t Miss Out Expert Insights To Get Stronger, Gain Muscle Faster, And Take Your Lifting To The Next Level related posts Food & Snacks Stuff We Like - Snacks 1 We tested dozens of physique friendly on-the-go snacks. Here are our favorites and where to get them. Food & Snacks T Nation May 28 Living Fascinating Facts About Sleep When you go to sleep, some pretty amazing things start to happen. You may be surprised. Calm Down & Sleep, Cortisol Control, Nutrition & Supplements TC Luoma April 12 Alpha Life Tip Your Ears Can Detect Low Testosterone A change in pitch and vocal quality is called presbyphonia and it has a lot to do with declining T levels. Info here. Health & Longevity, Living Better, Testosterone Optimization, Tips TC Luoma February 10 Alpha Life Tip Do Tinder and Steroids Go Hand-in-Hand A new study found a connection between fans of dating apps and their use of steroids, bodybuilding supplements, and fasting. Living Better, TRT TC Luoma June 29