John Meadows (Bodybuilder) Wiki – Biography, Height, Weight, Age, Wife, Sons, Family, Gym & More
John Meadows aka Mountain Dog (born 11 April 1972 – died 8 August 2021) was a professional bodybuilder, personal fitness trainer, fitness brand ambassador, youth football coach, social media influencer, and entrepreneur from Washington Court House, Ohio, United States.
He is well-known in the industry as Mountain Dog. In his professional bodybuilding career, he has participated in various bodybuilding competitions. He has also won so many championships. As per the sources, Meadows steeped into a professional bodybuilding career at the age of 13.
Who is John Meadows ‘Mountain Dog’?
John Meadows Bio / Wiki – He did lots of struggles in his life to achieve success. John was also the CEO of Granite Supplements and Mountain Dog Diet. He also grabbed the titles of IFBB Pro, CSCS, and CISSN. Apart from this, Meadows has also endorsed Granite Supplements products and MegaFit Meals.
He also uploaded fitness-related videos on his official Youtube channel. According to the sources, John Meadows passed away at the age of 49 on 8 August 2021 in his home. Read this article, to know more information about Mountain Dog John Meadows Wikipedia, Age, Wife, Children, Height, Weight, Gym, Diet, Exercise Routine, Family, Lifestyle, Trivia & Facts.
John Meadows’s Biography (Education, Wiki & Family)
The American professional bodybuilder, John Meadows was born to his parents on Tuesday, April 11, 1972, in Washington Court House, Ohio, United States. He took birth in a middle-class family. As per his date of birth, John Meadows was 49 years old (at the time of his death in August 2021).
In December 2020, he shared a post on his Facebook account and revealed his family’s financial condition in childhood. There is no proper information is available about his biological father. As per the sources, Meadows’ mother (name not known) died when he was too young.
After that, he was raised by his grandmother and two aunts. He has also a sister in the family named ‘Christina Dobbins’. His family’s financial condition was not good, that’s why he did his job along with his studies. As per the sources, he completed his high school graduation at Washington Senior High School. He began participating in sports in his school days.
He was also very good at football. As per the sources, Meadows enrolled his name at Wilmington College on an academic scholarship. He completed his higher studies at Capital University.
After that, he began working on his professional bodybuilding career. He also did various jobs in his college days to achieve financial stability. Due to his hard work and talent, he gained a huge fan following in his professional career and became a popular bodybuilder.
John Meadows’ Trivia (Height, Weight & Wikipedia)
| Full Real Name | John Meadows. |
| Also Known as | Mountain Dog. |
| Age (at the time of death) | 49 years old. |
| Cause of Death | Pulmonary Embolism. |
| Profession | Professional Bodybuilder and Entrepreneur. |
| Date of Birth | April 11, 1972 (Tuesday). |
| Date of Death | August 8, 2021 (Sunday). |
| Place of Birth | Washington Court House, Ohio, United States. |
| Place of Death | Pickerington, Ohio, United States. |
| Education | Graduate. |
| Alma mater | Washington Senior High School. Wilmington College. Capital University. |
| Net worth | $4 million – $5 million USD (approx.). |
| Height (approx.) | In Feet Inches: 5′ 6″. In Meters: 1.67 m. In Centimetres: 167 cm.  |
| Weight (approx.) | In Kilograms: 93-102.1 kg. In Pounds: 201-225 lbs. |
| Eye Color | Blue. |
| Hair Color | Blonde. |
| Nationality | American. |
| Ethnicity | White. |
| Religion | Christian. |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries. |
| Official Websites | 1. granitesupplements.com 2. mountaindogdiet.com |
John Meadows’ Wife, Girlfriend & Married Life
As per the sources, John Meadows was survived by his wife and two kids. Talking about his personal life then, John was in a relationship with his wife ‘Mary Meadows’ for a long-time.
He also invited his wife to his bodybuilding competitions in 1998. After that, the couple started dating each other. Later, John tied in a knot with Mary Meadows. As per his social media profile, John Meadows became the father of twin sons on 17 December 2008.
The names of his sons are Alexander Meadows and Jonathan Meadows. He also shared a post on his sons’ 12th birthday and wrote:-
Happy 12th birthday to my boys Alexander and Jonathan! I’ll see you in 2 days here in Orlando and maybe we can go build lightsabers or something! You mean the world to me. I am so proud of you more than you can even imagine. Love you!”
Children (Son & Daughter)
After scrolling down his Instagram and Facebook profile, we found that he loved to spend time with his family. He also uploaded lots of old photos and traveling memories with his wifey and kids on social media.
John Meadows’s Death Cause & Surgery
According to the sources, famous bodybuilder, John Meadows passed away at the age of 49 on 8 August 2021. As per his family’s statement, John Meadows aka Mountain Dog died unexpectedly and peacefully in his home in Pickerington.
The sudden death of John gave a huge shock to his family and fans. However, the exact death cause of Meadows is not revealed yet. Some media reports said that John died due to pulmonary embolism. According to the media sources, in June 2020, there were some rumors created that John Meadows died of a heart attack.
But later, John himself revealed that these rumors were fake. According to his social media profiles, he underwent colon surgery in 2005. John Meadows was a great bodybuilder and coach. One of his friends has also created a GoFundMe account to aid his wife and ease the unexpected financial responsibilities.
Mountain Dog’ Workout Routine & Diet
Being a professional bodybuilder and fitness coach, John Meadows followed the heavy workout routine. As per the sources, he mostly focused on chest, biceps, and leg workouts. His workout schedule includes Hammer row, Pullovers, One Arm Barbell Rows, Reverse Hypers, Away Facing Lat Pulldowns, Rack Pulls, and others.
For his leg, he mostly focused on the exercises include Standing single-leg, Barbell Squat or Leg Press, Adductor Machine, Smith Machine Stationary Lunge, and Stiff-leg Deadlift.
Talking about Meadows’s diet then, he followed a rich protein diet for his muscles. His diet includes The best food that comes from animals, saturated fats, Fat-soluble vitamins, and Supplements to manage glucose disposal. He also made lots of videos on his Youtube channel regarding workouts and diet plans.
John Meadows’ Net worth
We have written a separate article about John Meadows Net worth, Early Career, House, car, and other Wealth Stats. You can easily read that post by clicking on the link on the title.
Pro BodyBuilder Mountain Dog’s Competitions History
| Year | Competitions | Position(s) |
| 1997 | NPC Physique Light Heavyweight | 2nd place. |
| 1998 | NPC Junior USA Light Heavyweight | 6th place. |
| 1999 | 1. NPC Jan Tana Amateur Heavyweight & Overall 2. NPC USA Championships Heavyweight | 1st place. 4th place. |
| 2000 | NPC USA Championships Heavyweight | 8th place. |
| 2001 | 1. NPC Collegiate Nationals Heavyweight & Overall 2. NPC USA Championships Heavyweight | 1st place. 13th place. |
| 2002 | 1. NPC Eastern USA Championships Heavyweight 2. NPC Nationals Heavyweight | 3rd place. 10th place. |
| 2004 | IFBB North American Bodybuilding Championships, Men’s Heavyweight | 4th place. |
| 2005 | 1. USA Bodybuilding & Figure Championships, Men’s Heavyweight 2. Los Angeles Bodybuilding, Fitness & Figure Championships, Men’s Heavyweight | 13th place. 4th place. |
| 2007 | IFBB North American Championships, Men Heavyweight | 16th place. |
| 2010 | IFBB North American Championships, Men’s Heavyweight | 12th place. |
| 2011 | North American Championships, IFBB Men’s Bodybuilding: Heavyweight | 9th place. |
| 2012 | 1. North American Championships, IFBB Bodybuilding: Over 40 – Heavyweight 2. North American Championships, IFBB Bodybuilding: Heavyweight 3. NPC Teen, Collegiate & Masters National Championships, Bodybuilding: Over 40 – Heavyweight | 2nd place. 7th place. 2nd place. |
| 2013 | 1. Masters National Championships, Bodybuilding: Masters Over 40 Super Heavyweight 2. Masters National Championships, Bodybuilding: Masters Over 35 Super Heavyweight | 2nd place. 3rd place. |
| 2014 | 1. NPC National Championships, Bodybuilding Heavyweight 2. Masters National Championships, Bodybuilding Masters Over 35 – Super Heavyweight 3. Team Universe, Bodybuilding Over 40 Super Heavyweight | 6th place. 2nd place. 4th place. |
| 2015 | 1. NPC Universe, Bodybuilding Over 40 Overall 2. Wings of Strength Texas, Bodybuilding IFBB Pro 212 3. Tampa Pro, IFBB Pro 212 4. Vancouver Pro, Bodybuilding IFBB Pro 212 | 1st place – Earned the Pro Card. 5th place. 5th place. |
| 2016 | 1. Wings of Strength Chicago Pro, IFBB Pro Men 212 2. Toronto Pro, IFBB Pro Men 212 3. Arnold Classic, IFBB Pro 212 | 10th lace. 10th place. 9th Place. |
| 2017 | Muscle Mayhem Pro, IFBB Open Men | 14th place. |
Social Media Profile(s)
- Instagram: @mountaindog1
- Facebook: @JohnMeadowsPage
- Twitter: @mountaindog1
- Youtube: @mountaindog1
12 Facts You Didn’t Know About John Meadows
- He has also collaborated with so many famous bodybuilders and fitness models.
- As of August 2021, there are more than 342K followers and 1.2K posts on his Instagram profile.
- The height of John Meadows is 5 feet 6 inches. His bodyweight was around 93-102.1 Kgs (in pounds 201-225 lbs).
- John Meadows has also featured in various fitness magazine articles.
- He also organized various fitness programs on his official website.
- He has also worked at Aerotek and JP Morgan Chase.
- John also served the position of youth football coach.
- He has also launched a fashion brand.
- Meadows loved to do swimming in his free time.
- As per the sources, he has also played various football games.
- As per his Facebook profile, his favorite quote is: –
You can lie about what you lift, but you can’t lie about what you look like.”
- He loved to play with his pet American bully.
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Q & A (FAQ About Mountain Dog)
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