Supplement Engineer #14: John Meadows & Granite Supplements

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In this episode of the Supplement Engineer Podcast, I'm joined by the one and only Mountain Dog — John Meadows.

 

 

 In this episode, John and I discuss:

• Early beginnings with weight training and bodybuilding
• Making the jump from corporate banking into professional bodybuilding and supplementation
• Transitioning from sponsored athlete to supplement brand founder and owner
• Struggles and challenges with growing a young supplement brand
• Why Granite Supplements changed their label and product names
• The importance of intra workout nutrition
• Earning respect among gym bros and evidence-based, science bros
• How his training philosophy has changed over the years
• Underrated supplements for training
• TeaCrine vs Dynamine
• Where did he develop his high-intensity training mindset
• Potential role of incorporating isometrics and post-activation potentiation into hypertrophy training
• Ketogenic diets and training for strength and hypertrophy
• BHB salts, ketogenic supplements, and intra workout supplementation on keto diets
• What to expect from Granite Supplements in 2019
• A day in the life of the Mountain Dog
• John’s daily supplement regimen
• Juggling work, training, family, and relaxation

 

Mountain Dog Diet Website: https://mountaindogdiet.com

 

John Meadows IG: https://www.instagram.com/mountaindog1/

 

John Meadows YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmSEdfW3LpEKyLiCDWBDdVQ

 

Granite Supplements: https://granitesupplements.com/

 

 

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