Team MountainDog

Team MountainDog is dedicated to carrying on John's legacy and providing you with valuable information.

Team MountainDog is lead by Mary Meadows, with Cris Edmonds as Lead Coach, Andrew Berry and Zach Trowbridge as participating advisors and contributors, Noah Kline as YouTube and Video Director, and a diverse group of authoritative contributors.

Program Comparison Chart

 by on May 1, 2026

1.0 – Low to medium frequency, high intensity training generally 2.0 – Higher Frequency Models that sometimes focus on specific bodyparts up to 3 times a week 3.0 – Low Volume and high intensity workouts * Just because a program may say 6 days, does not mean you have to do all of them, or […]

1.0 – Low to medium frequency, high intensity training generally 2.0 – Higher Frequency Models that sometimes focus on specific bodyparts up to 3 times a week 3.0 – Low Volume and high intensity workouts * Just because a program may say 6 days, does not mean you have to do all of them, or […]

Higher-Volume Chest & Shoulder Training

 by on March 13, 2026

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This Page contains Member’s Only content. Thank you for visiting my site! I hope that you are enjoying your visit and like what you see! If you want to take your knowledge to the next level, consider signing up for a Mountain Dog Membership. For much less than the cost of a 5 Guys Burger […]

Assessing & Improving Squat Limitations

 by on October 6, 2025

The conventional barbell squat, to me, will always be a fantastic movement for overall leg development, and should be done with as much range of motion as possible for optimal growth. But, sometimes range of motion can be limited by multiple factors

The conventional barbell squat, to me, will always be a fantastic movement for overall leg development, and should be done with as much range of motion as possible for optimal growth. But, sometimes range of motion can be limited by multiple factors

Sub-Zero

 by on August 19, 2025

Sub-Zero is LIVE!!! You all didn’t think I was just going to stop at Scorpion did you? The response to program 1 has been so phenomenal, so let’s keep going deeper into this prep with me and continue to level your physiques up! Sub-Zero builds off the first 8 weeks and pushes your pain tolerance […]

Sub-Zero is LIVE!!! You all didn’t think I was just going to stop at Scorpion did you? The response to program 1 has been so phenomenal, so let’s keep going deeper into this prep with me and continue to level your physiques up! Sub-Zero builds off the first 8 weeks and pushes your pain tolerance […]

Scorpion

 by on June 24, 2025

Coach Cris here and I am so freaking proud of this New MountainDog Program I have built from the ground up.  This addition to the MD program library will be Scorpion. I know he’s not a superhero, but Scorpion is viewed as highly honorable, despite his brutal violence. His sole purpose in life is to avenge the death of his family, his clan and himself. And that’s how I view my role as our Lead Coach…..to pass along all the knowledge that John passed down to me.

Coach Cris here and I am so freaking proud of this New MountainDog Program I have built from the ground up.  This addition to the MD program library will be Scorpion. I know he’s not a superhero, but Scorpion is viewed as highly honorable, despite his brutal violence. His sole purpose in life is to avenge the death of his family, his clan and himself. And that’s how I view my role as our Lead Coach…..to pass along all the knowledge that John passed down to me.