Getbig Bodybuilding, Figure and Fitness Forums

Getbig Main Boards => Gossip & Opinions => Topic started by: Iceman1981 on August 29, 2013, 01:15:36 PM

Title: Tom Platz - 1984 Mr. Olympia DVD PICS!!!
Post by: Iceman1981 on August 29, 2013, 01:15:36 PM
Tom Platz - 1984 Mr. Olympia DVD PICS!!!

Here are some DVD pics of Tom Platz from the 1984 Mr. Olympia where he placed ninth.

Best Legs Of All-Time? You tell me.

More Pics -----> Tom Platz - 1984 Mr. Olympia DVD PICS (http://www.legendsofbodybuilding.com/2013/08/tom-platz-1984-mr.html) (Drag pics to new tab and it will open to original size)

Facebook page for Legends Of Bodybuilding that is updated daily. Please join/like the page and share it with your friends. FACEBOOK PAGE -----> Legends Of Bodybuilding (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Legends-Of-Bodybuilding/230203813784708?fref=ts)
Title: Re: Tom Platz - 1984 Mr. Olympia DVD PICS!!!
Post by: Frank Clairmonte on August 29, 2013, 02:35:09 PM
best legs ever? NO.
Title: Re: Tom Platz - 1984 Mr. Olympia DVD PICS!!!
Post by: beakdoctor on August 29, 2013, 02:38:18 PM
That was his best appearance outside of the 81 O. His bicep finally healed up a bit.
Title: Re: Tom Platz - 1984 Mr. Olympia DVD PICS!!!
Post by: Raymondo on August 29, 2013, 02:38:44 PM
Big quads yes, best legs no
Title: Re: Tom Platz - 1984 Mr. Olympia DVD PICS!!!
Post by: NarcissisticDeity on August 29, 2013, 02:39:43 PM
Big quads yes, best legs no

Who do you think are better?
Title: Re: Tom Platz - 1984 Mr. Olympia DVD PICS!!!
Post by: beakdoctor on August 29, 2013, 02:49:12 PM
Who do you think are better?

ND, doesn't seem like the one bodypart that has improved the most in bodybuilding in the past 30 years is legs? It seems that everybody now has legs comparable to Platz. Obviously we are talking 30 years later.
Title: Re: Tom Platz - 1984 Mr. Olympia DVD PICS!!!
Post by: NarcissisticDeity on August 29, 2013, 02:51:30 PM
ND, doesn't seem like the one bodypart that has improved the most in bodybuilding in the past 30 years is legs? It seems that everybody now has legs comparable to Platz. Obviously we are talking 30 years later.

Well quads & hams at least calves are going in the opposite direction
Title: Re: Tom Platz - 1984 Mr. Olympia DVD PICS!!!
Post by: Rudee on August 29, 2013, 03:00:14 PM
Who doesn't remember where they were the first time they saw these pics?    I was thumbing through some book on High Intensity Bodybuilding in the bookstore in the early 90's when I saw these pics and was in utter disbelief that such development was humanly possible.  If I recall correctly, it was a  Ellington Darden book with a picture of Scott Wilson on the cover grimacing.   

(http://blog.europa-meister.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/Tom2.jpg)

(http://www.t-nation.com/img/photos/2008/08-018-training/image003.jpg)

(http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb77/assclown24/tom_platz_58.jpg)
Title: Re: Tom Platz - 1984 Mr. Olympia DVD PICS!!!
Post by: Sam on August 29, 2013, 03:57:07 PM
 :)
(http://i.imgur.com/n1rFT.jpg)
Title: Re: Tom Platz - 1984 Mr. Olympia DVD PICS!!!
Post by: Big Chiro Flex on August 29, 2013, 04:33:56 PM
Who doesn't remember where they were the first time they saw these pics?    I was thumbing through some book on High Intensity Bodybuilding in the bookstore in the early 90's when I saw these pics and was in utter disbelief that such development was humanly possible.  If I recall correctly, it was a  Ellington Darden book with a picture of Scott Wilson on the cover grimacing.   

(http://blog.europa-meister.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/Tom2.jpg)

(http://www.t-nation.com/img/photos/2008/08-018-training/image003.jpg)

(http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb77/assclown24/tom_platz_58.jpg)


Yep nobod will every match this. Much more impressive than his stage shots.

Wonder What would Platz look like on Slin/GH??? 40" legs?
Title: Re: Tom Platz - 1984 Mr. Olympia DVD PICS!!!
Post by: Hulkster on August 29, 2013, 06:54:00 PM
Who doesn't remember where they were the first time they saw these pics?    I was thumbing through some book on High Intensity Bodybuilding in the bookstore in the early 90's when I saw these pics and was in utter disbelief that such development was humanly possible.  If I recall correctly, it was a  Ellington Darden book with a picture of Scott Wilson on the cover grimacing.   

(http://blog.europa-meister.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/Tom2.jpg)

(http://www.t-nation.com/img/photos/2008/08-018-training/image003.jpg)

(http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb77/assclown24/tom_platz_58.jpg)


yes. I used to have that book. had some great shots of Sergio in it if I recall
Title: Re: Tom Platz - 1984 Mr. Olympia DVD PICS!!!
Post by: Hulkster on August 29, 2013, 06:54:46 PM
:)
(http://i.imgur.com/n1rFT.jpg)

 8)
Title: Re: Tom Platz - 1984 Mr. Olympia DVD PICS!!!
Post by: BDsauce on August 29, 2013, 08:18:25 PM
/thread

(http://www.bodybuilding-pics.com/145/images/Mustafa_Mohammad%20(115).jpg)
(http://www.bodybuilding-gallery.com/free/gallery/Posedown/Special/2006-04_FIBO-2006/Lyen-Wong-Mustafa-Mohammad.jpg)
Title: Re: Tom Platz - 1984 Mr. Olympia DVD PICS!!!
Post by: Obvious Gimmick on August 29, 2013, 11:12:18 PM
Tom platz = best legs ever!

Also the reason I started lifting weights. Thanks for fucking up my life asshole >:(
Title: Re: Tom Platz - 1984 Mr. Olympia DVD PICS!!!
Post by: johnny1 on August 30, 2013, 04:22:10 AM
Great caps Iceman....best Legs...i think Toms legs were @ Least 20 YEARS ahead of their time in terms of outright raw mass and shock value his legs imo are still awesome however as ND was correctly said the calves are taking a step backwards
Title: Re: Tom Platz - 1984 Mr. Olympia DVD PICS!!!
Post by: Kwon_2 on August 30, 2013, 05:31:41 AM
Need to get his Wig
Title: Re: Tom Platz - 1984 Mr. Olympia DVD PICS!!!
Post by: yates fan on August 30, 2013, 08:52:38 AM
yes platz was way ahead of his time in leg development,probably still best legs ever and he developed them before slin and hgh and a lot of other modern peds!
Title: Re: Tom Platz - 1984 Mr. Olympia DVD PICS!!!
Post by: ukjeff on August 30, 2013, 09:28:56 AM
(http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb77/assclown24/tom_platz_58.jpg)

Ferrigno
"I'll get me coat"
Title: Re: Tom Platz - 1984 Mr. Olympia DVD PICS!!!
Post by: njflex on August 30, 2013, 09:33:39 AM
(http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb77/assclown24/tom_platz_58.jpg)

Ferrigno
"I'll get me coat"
lou was still huge even downsized for tv/movies he was doing then.
Title: Re: Tom Platz - 1984 Mr. Olympia DVD PICS!!!
Post by: #1 Klaus fan on August 30, 2013, 09:57:07 AM
Tom's legs still the most impressive. Ronnie's legs look mediocre there because of his huge upper body.

(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=491868.0;attach=533345;image)
Title: Re: Tom Platz - 1984 Mr. Olympia DVD PICS!!!
Post by: bailey on August 30, 2013, 10:08:04 AM
With this being a bodybuilding site, and most of the get biggers are very astute in their knowledge of the game. It really surprises me that all these years and with all the talk and threads about Platz, that not one person has recognized the reason for his legs being somewhat special. Remember, he was only about 200 pounds or so at 5'8, and it's not like he had ( No ) upper body mass. The point I'm getting at is that what made Tom's legs look so massive was this : And to this day, I have not seen a bodybuilder with what Tom had. If you really look at his legs, what separated him from everyone else from today and the past was his ( Adductor ) or inner thigh mass !!!!!! When standing still, one leg had to be in front of the other ! Now, Branch, Ronnie, Jay, Mustafa, Ramy, Kai, Etc..... On and on... all have bigger and more sliced ( from the front ) legs than did Platz. Yet NO ONE ! had that inner thigh mass Platz did. It's weird. Was it genetics ? Because if you take your hand and put it right over the inside of his leg ( No homo ), you will see that his legs are not that impressive at all ! Now add that inner thigh mass to all the above bodybuilders I have mentioned. You would see the difference, and all the others would easily surpass Platz. Take Ronnie and Jay for example : Put all that inner thigh mass that Platz had and put that on them. ( maybe someone can Photoshop it ) You would see that is what made Platz legs look so big. I never thought he had great separation from the front. A lot of top guys have better. Not to mention 50 to 70 pounds on him these days. Most of all, I'm one of the biggest Tom Platz fans out there. So it's saying a lot to criticize him. Besides, to me, Paul Demayo had the best legs ever ! And was a lot bigger that Platz. Better shape, size, and cuts.... I also remember him saying that he would only do leg extensions for periods of time so his legs would not get any bigger. Because at the time, the knock on Demayo was his upper body not matching his legs. He brought that up though. Now on the other hand, you had Platz, who went nuts on legs all the time and all out. So you can see what I'm getting at. Tom still insane great legs for his weight.
Title: Re: Tom Platz - 1984 Mr. Olympia DVD PICS!!!
Post by: njflex on August 30, 2013, 10:23:44 AM
With this being a bodybuilding site, and most of the get biggers are very astute in their knowledge of the game. It really surprises me that all these years and with all the talk and threads about Platz, that not one person has recognized the reason for his legs being somewhat special. Remember, he was only about 200 pounds or so at 5'8, and it's not like he had ( No ) upper body mass. The point I'm getting at is that what made Tom's legs look so massive was this : And to this day, I have not seen a bodybuilder with what Tom had. If you really look at his legs, what separated him from everyone else from today and the past was his ( Adductor ) or inner thigh mass !!!!!! When standing still, one leg had to be in front of the other ! Now, Branch, Ronnie, Jay, Mustafa, Ramy, Kai, Etc..... On and on... all have bigger and more sliced ( from the front ) legs than did Platz. Yet NO ONE ! had that inner thigh mass Platz did. It's weird. Was it genetics ? Because if you take your hand and put it right over the inside of his leg ( No homo ), you will see that his legs are not that impressive at all ! Now add that inner thigh mass to all the above bodybuilders I have mentioned. You would see the difference, and all the others would easily surpass Platz. Take Ronnie and Jay for example : Put all that inner thigh mass that Platz had and put that on them. ( maybe someone can Photoshop it ) You would see that is what made Platz legs look so big. I never thought he had great separation from the front. A lot of top guys have better. Not to mention 50 to 70 pounds on him these days. Most of all, I'm one of the biggest Tom Platz fans out there. So it's saying a lot to criticize him. Besides, to me, Paul Demayo had the best legs ever ! And was a lot bigger that Platz. Better shape, size, and cuts.... I also remember him saying that he would only do leg extensions for periods of time so his legs would not get any bigger. Because at the time, the knock on Demayo was his upper body not matching his legs. He brought that up though. Now on the other hand, you had Platz, who went nuts on legs all the time and all out. So you can see what I'm getting at. Tom still insane great legs for his weight.
yeah,and demayo might be if not the best allaround.
Title: Re: Tom Platz - 1984 Mr. Olympia DVD PICS!!!
Post by: bailey on August 30, 2013, 10:28:32 AM
True.. Bump.
Title: Re: Tom Platz - 1984 Mr. Olympia DVD PICS!!!
Post by: Sherief Shalaby on August 30, 2013, 10:34:04 AM
if we put the time difference in mind i think platz has the best quads ever..
Title: Re: Tom Platz - 1984 Mr. Olympia DVD PICS!!!
Post by: BRO on August 30, 2013, 10:41:40 AM
best legs ever? NO.

At the time his legs were the best ever.

Now compared to the giants of today, not so much.
Title: Re: Tom Platz - 1984 Mr. Olympia DVD PICS!!!
Post by: Iceman1981 on August 30, 2013, 08:01:52 PM
Great caps Iceman....best Legs...i think Toms legs were @ Least 20 YEARS ahead of their time in terms of outright raw mass and shock value his legs imo are still awesome however as ND was correctly said the calves are taking a step backwards

Thanks Johnny.
Title: Re: Tom Platz - 1984 Mr. Olympia DVD PICS!!!
Post by: lacticacid on August 31, 2013, 04:48:38 AM
Extremely impressive, should've won.
Title: Re: Tom Platz - 1984 Mr. Olympia DVD PICS!!!
Post by: bailey on August 31, 2013, 03:12:52 PM
And at just over 200 pounds, even more impressive ! Demayo was 260 in shape I believe ? Once again Tom's iner thigh mass was crazy ! That's what made his legs special ! Some various pics...
Title: Re: Tom Platz - 1984 Mr. Olympia DVD PICS!!!
Post by: bailey on August 31, 2013, 03:15:54 PM
And Ronnie I believe at the Grand prix at 312 pounds.. Just for comparison. All three different body weights
Title: Re: Tom Platz - 1984 Mr. Olympia DVD PICS!!!
Post by: bailey on August 31, 2013, 03:35:08 PM
Paul :o Perfect shape, size, and shredded !
Title: Re: Tom Platz - 1984 Mr. Olympia DVD PICS!!!
Post by: anabolichalo on August 31, 2013, 03:36:25 PM
leg specialists are retarded homos
Title: Re: Tom Platz - 1984 Mr. Olympia DVD PICS!!!
Post by: bailey on August 31, 2013, 03:38:03 PM
Well that cannot be said for Paul. His upper body was huge as well !
Title: Re: Tom Platz - 1984 Mr. Olympia DVD PICS!!!
Post by: anabolichalo on August 31, 2013, 03:39:39 PM
And Ronnie I believe at the Grand prix at 312 pounds.. Just for comparison. All three different body weights
ronnie's right arm looked AMAZING
Title: Re: Tom Platz - 1984 Mr. Olympia DVD PICS!!!
Post by: bailey on August 31, 2013, 03:40:09 PM
I guess someone does not go near the squat rack... ;D It's cool.
Title: Re: Tom Platz - 1984 Mr. Olympia DVD PICS!!!
Post by: bailey on August 31, 2013, 03:41:05 PM
Anabalichalo : Why the hate... ? No legs ?
Title: Re: Tom Platz - 1984 Mr. Olympia DVD PICS!!!
Post by: anabolichalo on August 31, 2013, 03:42:09 PM
Anabalichalo : Why the hate... ? No legs ?
i used to do olympic liftign for yrs

so i  got a severe love-hate for squats over time


currently hate mode
Title: Re: Tom Platz - 1984 Mr. Olympia DVD PICS!!!
Post by: bailey on August 31, 2013, 03:43:02 PM
Understood !
Title: Re: Tom Platz - 1984 Mr. Olympia DVD PICS!!!
Post by: anabolichalo on August 31, 2013, 03:44:23 PM
Understood !
;D


its weird

but my old team mates have the same syndrome
Title: Re: Tom Platz - 1984 Mr. Olympia DVD PICS!!!
Post by: Old School Trainer on August 31, 2013, 04:06:18 PM
You are dead on bailey about Tom's legs and inner thigh mass.  Down in Wildwood, NJ at Atilis job they huge blown up photos of Platz by the leg equipment.  Very cool indeed.  I was up in Central Jersey at the NPC Jr. Nationals when Paul won the Heavyweights over Levrone which was about the closest toss that I've ever saw.  The darn roof about came off the building when Paul and Kevin walked out on stage.