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Getbig Main Boards => Gossip & Opinions => Topic started by: ArnoldPlatz on October 10, 2019, 08:38:09 PM
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:-*
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82 ;D
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bp... ;)
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1993 ;D :o
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fls 8)
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He had pretty good legs
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Looked great. Way better without the face tats.
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Looked great. Way better without the face tats.
You have Tom confused with that other blond bodybuilder, Lee Priest. :)
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Rather see pics of Tom prince
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He had pretty good legs
Without the insulin gut. Which makes him unique.
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(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/c5/6e/38/c56e380e73e7bc3e0b2d974c2c8c6dd1.jpg)
(https://www.evolutionofbodybuilding.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/top-prince-199710.jpg)
(https://www.builtreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/tom-prince-004.jpg)
(https://musclemecca.com/imported-images/2008/11/combo24-1.jpg)
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(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4b/%D0%91%D0%B5%D1%80%D0%BA%D1%83%D1%82_%28Aquila_chrysaetos%29.jpg)
(https://static.wixstatic.com/media/afe558_b350c549d5ba4951aaac895d34f56c74~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1136,h_758,al_c,q_90/file.jpg)
(https://lindsaywildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Paul-8350.jpg)
(https://www.avianreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/adutl-bald-and-golden-eagle.jpg)
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(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4b/%D0%91%D0%B5%D1%80%D0%BA%D1%83%D1%82_%28Aquila_chrysaetos%29.jpg)
(https://static.wixstatic.com/media/afe558_b350c549d5ba4951aaac895d34f56c74~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1136,h_758,al_c,q_90/file.jpg)
(https://lindsaywildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Paul-8350.jpg)
(https://www.avianreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/adutl-bald-and-golden-eagle.jpg)
THE ORIGINAL GOLDEN EAGLES WERE BLACK, FACT!!!!!!!!!! >:( >:( >:(
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:D
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;D ;D
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Hi Tom, any pics of your wife?
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Hi Tom, any pics of your wife?
Hahahhah ;D
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fls 8)
Looks like a mess here.
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(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4b/%D0%91%D0%B5%D1%80%D0%BA%D1%83%D1%82_%28Aquila_chrysaetos%29.jpg)
(https://static.wixstatic.com/media/afe558_b350c549d5ba4951aaac895d34f56c74~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1136,h_758,al_c,q_90/file.jpg)
(https://lindsaywildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Paul-8350.jpg)
(https://www.avianreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/adutl-bald-and-golden-eagle.jpg)
Great Golden Eagle pics. Here is one attacking a drone.
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fls 8)
Never reallynoticed how low Platz's lat insertions were ,before.
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the golden eagle ;D :-*
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:D
Great legs. Small cock.
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:o 8)
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82 ;D
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81 ;D :-*
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what did his quads measure?
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what did his quads measure?
;D
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(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=657649.0;attach=779805;image)
(https://66.media.tumblr.com/f78cbbc27760b6c073fec56d505a3b35/tumblr_p6tx2bFaGs1wib38vo6_1280.jpg)
(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=657649.0;attach=779806;image)
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Platz was my favorite bodybuilder as a kid and first I ever saw on t.v. competing. Loved his book Pro Style Bodybuilding especially the part about visualization. He has aged pretty well.
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what did his quads measure?
If the numbers below are correct, Tom would barely have been able to get my jean's waist size 31" - 32" over one of his thighs.
Tom Platz
Weight: 225 - 235lbs (102.1 - 106.6kg) - Height: 5'8" (172.5cm) - Thighs: 31" - DOB 1955
Found on : https://www.greatestphysiques.com/male-physiques/tom-platz/
Like us on Facebook: @greatestphysiques
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Thanks, but we can all just do a Google search and see these.
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Thanks, but we can all just do a Google search and see these.
You're welcome....I saved you the trouble.
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Tom as such a genuine smile.
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What body fat percentage did these early to mid-80s Mr. O contenders compete at?
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Dude had to shop at Big and Tall for all his pants, shorts, etc then go to a tailor to bring the waist in like 10+ inches.
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What body fat percentage did these early to mid-80s Mr. O contenders compete at?
I don't remember so much focus on body fat percentage's. Maybe it was all about how a competitor looked and not as much science. Then again, I was always trying to add weight and so it might have folks like me who didn't concern themselves with body fat percentages.
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;D ;D
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If the numbers below are correct, Tom would barely have been able to get my jean's waist size 31" - 32" over one of his thighs.
Tom Platz
Weight: 225 - 235lbs (102.1 - 106.6kg) - Height: 5'8" (172.5cm) - Thighs: 31" - DOB 1955
Found on : https://www.greatestphysiques.com/male-physiques/tom-platz/
Like us on Facebook: @greatestphysiques
Tom is 5’6 at best.
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:D
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86 ;D
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tom ;D ;D
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He lookes so frail and small off steroids.
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unbeatable legs :o :D
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He lookes so frail and small off steroids.
(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=515145.0;attach=551892;image)
Looks like a flat-chested lesbian grandmother wearing a Hawaiian silk blouse. :'( :'(
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Master promoter . . . had one good contest showing and built a career off of it ( and his thighs.)
J
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uncrowned Mr Olympia for sure.
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(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=515145.0;attach=551892;image)
Looks like a flat-chested lesbian grandmother wearing a Hawaiian silk blouse. :'( :'(
100% dead accurate observation.
J
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:o 8)
Excellent development of Rectus Femoris/Vastus Medialis
Awesome picture
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Some of classic polyester Hawaiian shirts from 1960's can be $ 2000 - 3000 8)
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(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=515145.0;attach=551892;image)
Looks like a flat-chested lesbian grandmother wearing a Hawaiian silk blouse. :'( :'(
His attire is definitely very colorful and not reserved. He's kept his hair. Although, a different hairstyle might be in order.
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Some of classic polyester Hawaiian shirts from 1960's can be $ 2000 - 3000 8)
Are you sure? I'd be interested in seeing a couple of them. Do you have a link? I couldn't find any that were anywhere near that expensive. In the 60's, wouldn't silk be the fabric of choice? Polyester was a new fiber which was hailed as being inexpensive and wrinkle free. In the past, I purchased some rayon Hawaiian shirts which were hard to tell apart from my silk ones.
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(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=515145.0;attach=551892;image)
Looks like a flat-chested lesbian grandmother wearing a Hawaiian silk blouse. :'( :'(
Who's the dike with Rick D?
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He had pretty good legs
:D
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Are you sure? I'd be interested in seeing a couple of them. Do you have a link? I couldn't find any that were anywhere near that expensive. In the 60's, wouldn't silk be the fabric of choice? Polyester was a new fiber which was hailed as being inexpensive and wrinkle free. In the past, I purchased some rayon Hawaiian shirts which were hard to tell apart from my silk ones.
Prince Kuhio Shopping Mall , Waikiki !.
I can sell U 1,but money 1st ;D
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His attire is definitely very colorful and not reserved. He's kept his hair. Although, a different hairstyle might be in order.
Saggy is 'dreaming' about Platz too !.
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Great legs. Small cock.
Lmfao! Well you don't know that, his legs were massive, the best ever!
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(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=515145.0;attach=551892;image)
Looks like a flat-chested lesbian grandmother wearing a Hawaiian silk blouse. :'( :'(
Steve Weinberger and Bev Francis are a fitness couple everyone should look up to.
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Saggy is 'dreaming' about Platz too !.
Apparently, based on the quantity and frequency of posts where you make reference to 'Saggy', not as much as you are dreaming of me. Sorry, I'm not interested. :)
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fls 8)
(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=657649.0;attach=779761)
1985 ;D
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(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=657649.0;attach=779761)
1985 ;D
Would never have thought of wearing those shoes with that thong. Very interesting combination.
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Who's the dike with Rick D?
Looks like the mom from "One Day At A Time"! ;D
(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/d5/76/69/d576691fb685b3e072c3d7cc0ea62c56.jpg)
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Looks like the mom from "One Day At A Time"! ;D
(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/d5/76/69/d576691fb685b3e072c3d7cc0ea62c56.jpg)
LOL. Anne Romano? Was that her characters name?
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Tom did not have pro level arm development. That ruined his look. If he had arms like Lee Priest he would’ve been Mr Olympia
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(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=515145.0;attach=551892;image)
Sadly age isn’t kind to any of us.
Unfortunately Tom looks like he is Soaked in Oestrogen
And it’s not a Good Look.
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Tom is still a hero to me and he still looks manly
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Sadly age isn’t kind to any of us.
Unfortunately Tom looks like he is Soaked in Oestrogen
And it’s not a Good Look.
True. Like a lot of guys, he probably doesn't train at all now. We're getting old(er). ;D It is difficult, to say the least, to get into the gym and work out at this stage of life. ;D ;)
That said, he was someone I kinda looked sideways to when it came to leg training as the squat was my favorite exercise. The main guy I looked up to and respected for the squat was J.C. Hise, but Platz was kinda sorta a contemporary of mine and had a superb build.
But man...those legs of his were exemplary. He does look like a diminutive lesbian now...At least I don't. Yet? ;D ;D ;D
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Tom is still a hero to me and he still looks manly
Hi Tom.
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True. Like a lot of guys, he probably doesn't train at all now. We're getting old(er). ;D It is difficult, to say the least, to get into the gym and work out at this stage of life. ;D ;)
That said, he was someone I kinda looked sideways to when it came to leg training as the squat was my favorite exercise. The main guy I looked up to and respected for the squat was J.C. Hise, but Platz was kinda sorta a contemporary of mine and had a superb build.
But man...those legs of his were exemplary. He does look like a diminutive lesbian now...At least I don't. Yet? ;D ;D ;D
What age will Tom be around early 60’s - it doesn’t appear he’s doing much lifting
As he’s not carrying much muscle tissue.
That’s fair enough if he no longer wants to lift, it’s just how feminine he looks that
Gets me. !!
I’ve always liked Tom’s physique at his best - Shame about his Biceps tear.
As for his Legs I don’t think anyone has quite matched them yet.
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Tom is still a hero to me and he still looks manly
Hi Tom.
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What age will Tom be around early 60’s - it doesn’t appear he’s doing much lifting
As he’s not carrying much muscle tissue.
That’s fair enough if he no longer wants to lift, it’s just how feminine he looks that
Gets me. !!
I’ve always liked Tom’s physique at his best - Shame about his Biceps tear.
As for his Legs I don’t think anyone has quite matched them yet.
Tom was born in 1955...so he will be 65 this year - later this year, if I recall correctly.
Tom did a photo shoot for MUSCLEMAG in 2008 [a replication of his 1987 shoot, where he was wearing the same sort of hat that Joey Jeremiah would wear in Degrassi High, which I thought was cool when I was a kid...but what do kids know about looking cool? And who cares how we dress, anyway? As long as people don't have horrible hygiene, I don't care]. I can't find these 2008 shots online [or the 1987 ones], but Tom's legs were massive then. In fact...people on here thought they were the 1987 shots when I posted them, but I had just bought MUSCLEMAG hot off the press the day before I posted them.
If Tom's legs were still so big in 1987 that people confused the pictures for those having been taken during his prime...it's safe to say that he probably still has decent legs know for pushing 65. I don't know that for a fact...but it wouldn't surprise me one bit. He just had once in a lifetime leg genetics.
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Tom did a photo shoot for MUSCLEMAG in 2008 [a replication of his 1987 shoot {...}]
Found them!
I posted them in this Ironage thread from Getbig:
http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?topic=282838.0
LOL @ the Ironage mini-dispute I had with pellius regarding the age of the pictures posted. It does go to show that Tom's legs were so good that people could have confused them for those in his prime - but if you look at the 2008 photos, I think it's clear his quads were not quite as full and round as they were from 20+ years earlier. But I can't fault pellius or anyone else for confusing the two.
As I said above...if Tom's legs looked like this at age 53, I strongly suspect that they would still look good - and not just for his age. I honestly think that Tom on hormone-replacement therapy and one leg workout a month would probably have bigger legs than 99% of the population. He is just a genetic anomaly for legs. I used to think he was below average in the upper body, which was exacerbated by his huge legs...but I think it's possible that his legs were just so big that they made his upper body look smallish by contrast. Not sure which interpretation regarding Tom's upper and lower body size disparity is accurate though.
Here are the 2008 photos of Tom Platz [age 53 at the time these photos hit the press]:
http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?topic=282838.msg3999885#msg3999885
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And here are the Ironage shots of Platz from, I believe, 1987. I can't recall the year with complete certainty. I wasn't following the bodybuilding scene in 1987, because I was five. ;D But my first guess was 1987, and psychologists say [or used to say, unless this has changed] that our first guesses/hunches are generally correct.
So I'm guessing these are indeed from 1987, where Tom would have been 32. I think Tom slimmed down in 1988, and did not compete that year [but narrated those "Battle for the Gold" Ironage bodybuilding documentaries]. So...1987 sounds about right. Maybe 1986.
While you can see that his quads were definitely bigger in these photos, it's not as if his 2008 quads at age 53 were small by ANY standard. Maybe they would be a bit slim for professional bodybuilding, but I would say honestly not by much. Tom was a genetic phenom for leg mass, and as far as I know - was absolutely balls to the wall in terms of training his quads.
Also, I enjoy the Ironage dispute I had with pellius here. ;D It's cool looking back at Ironage posts where Ironage Getbiggers clashed heads at times. :)
http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?topic=282838.msg4002700#msg4002700
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The amount of dbol that guy swallowed is mind boggling.
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The amount of dbol that guy swallowed is mind boggling.
I always sort of assumed that based on his cheeks, but did he ever talk about it?
In his GMV.com.au "Golden Eagle" seminar DVD, he mentioned that he uses steroids and even went into some detail, I just don't recall him specifically mentioning Dbol.
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platz says he's 5'8" 225lbs thighs 31 ins.
I believe he was shorter than that, I remember leaving Gold's in LA and some dudes were doing roman chair situps, I did a double take and one of them was platz! But he was short!
If you remember him as a slim bodybuilder, a bit bottom heavy, not much. It wasn't until the Universe in Mexico that he seemed to develop "arms", and that huge jaw/cheeks showed up.
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Looks like the mom from "One Day At A Time"! ;D
(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/d5/76/69/d576691fb685b3e072c3d7cc0ea62c56.jpg)
You are right! Crazy!
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platz says he's 5'8" 225lbs thighs 31 ins.
I believe he was shorter than that, I remember leaving Gold's in LA and some dudes were doing roman chair situps, I did a double take and one of them was platz! But he was short!
If you remember him as a slim bodybuilder, a bit bottom heavy, not much. It wasn't until the Universe in Mexico that he seemed to develop "arms", and that huge jaw/cheeks showed up.
In the right pic he kind of looks like Chris Aceto during his bbing days.
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platz says he's 5'8" 225lbs thighs 31 ins.
I believe he was shorter than that, I remember leaving Gold's in LA and some dudes were doing roman chair situps, I did a double take and one of them was platz! But he was short!
If you remember him as a slim bodybuilder, a bit bottom heavy, not much. It wasn't until the Universe in Mexico that he seemed to develop "arms", and that huge jaw/cheeks showed up.
He’s around 5’6
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According to NASA Physicians He is Exactly
5ft 7.4986123456786432565432 1 Tall in Bare Feet.
😂🤣😂
WTF Difference does it make what height he is. 🙄
Let alone arguing over it. 🙄
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Fun fact: Super Macho Man in the Punch-Out!! franchise of Nintendo games was based on Tom.
(https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/punchout/images/9/9f/Spunchoutsfcsmwin.gif)
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Fun fact: Super Macho Man in the Punch-Out!! franchise of Nintendo games was based on Tom.
(https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/punchout/images/9/9f/Spunchoutsfcsmwin.gif)
(https://thumbs.gfycat.com/BoilingSingleArabianhorse-size_restricted.gif)
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Tom really is an all time bodybuilding great. He had the best legs of all time, squatted legendary numbers, trained like a madman, was never associated with g4p, and has remained involved with bodybuilding even years after being competitive in the sport
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Tom really is an all time bodybuilding great. He had the best legs of all time, squatted legendary numbers, trained like a madman, was never associated with g4p, and has remained involved with bodybuilding even years after being competitive in the sport
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Well said.
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Tom really is an all time bodybuilding great. He had the best legs of all time, squatted legendary numbers, trained like a madman, was never associated with g4p, and has remained involved with bodybuilding even years after being competitive in the sport
He has always been a great spokesman for bodybuilding. I know people who didn't even really follow bodybuilding who liked Platz.
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tom and casey :D ;D
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He’s around 5’6
Yes I agree, he was probably 5'8'' in his prime but after years of steroid abuse and heavy lifting and age he lost some height. I believe all pro bodybuilders lose on average about 2'' by the time they retire
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If the numbers below are correct, Tom would barely have been able to get my jean's waist size 31" - 32" over one of his thighs.
Tom Platz
Weight: 225 - 235lbs (102.1 - 106.6kg) - Height: 5'8" (172.5cm) - Thighs: 31" - DOB 1955
Found on : https://www.greatestphysiques.com/male-physiques/tom-platz/
Like us on Facebook: @greatestphysiques
He was not 5'8". He has gone on record saying he was under 5'7".
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Tom is 5’6 at best.
Yup. I read either 5'6.5" or 5'6 3/4" in his prime.
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And here are the Ironage shots of Platz from, I believe, 1987. I can't recall the year with complete certainty. I wasn't following the bodybuilding scene in 1987, because I was five. ;D But my first guess was 1987, and psychologists say [or used to say, unless this has changed] that our first guesses/hunches are generally correct.
So I'm guessing these are indeed from 1987, where Tom would have been 32. I think Tom slimmed down in 1988, and did not compete that year [but narrated those "Battle for the Gold" Ironage bodybuilding documentaries]. So...1987 sounds about right. Maybe 1986.
While you can see that his quads were definitely bigger in these photos, it's not as if his 2008 quads at age 53 were small by ANY standard. Maybe they would be a bit slim for professional bodybuilding, but I would say honestly not by much. Tom was a genetic phenom for leg mass, and as far as I know - was absolutely balls to the wall in terms of training his quads.
Also, I enjoy the Ironage dispute I had with pellius here. ;D It's cool looking back at Ironage posts where Ironage Getbiggers clashed heads at times. :)
http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?topic=282838.msg4002700#msg4002700
Those pics are from 1994.
Tom and I conceived the idea (Quadfather) and I arranged the photo shoot.
The photos originally appeared in MuscleMag.
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Those pics are from 1994.
Tom and I conceived the idea (Quadfather) and I arranged the photo shoot.
The photos originally appeared in MuscleMag.
The Ironage shots that I thought were from 1987, were from 1994?
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The Ironage shots that I thought were from 1987, were from 1994?
As I say, the ones with Tom standing in an alleyway/street wearing the “godfather-esque” garb are 1994.
If I recall, they were taken right in Venice.
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As I say, the ones with Tom standing in an alleyway/street wearing the “godfather-esque” garb are 1994.
If I recall, they were taken right in Venice.
There were two sets. These ones were published in MUSCLEMAG INTERNATIONAL in 2008:
http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?topic=657649.msg9359237#msg9359237
These ones...date unknown. I assumed they were from around 1987, but wasn't sure [I just assumed they were from Tom's prime]:
http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?topic=657649.msg9359238#msg9359238
If you look closely, you will see that these are from two different photo shoots. All I know is that the first set was published in MUSCLEMAG in 2008, and I assumed that is when they were taken. The second set...I'm not sure, and only took a guess that they were from 1987.
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The second set is mine.
And I wrote the text for the piece, too.
It is 1994. Maybe ‘95. But I’m almost certain ‘94.
Correction: Zulie wrote the article. But I did the captions. That one for the lead-off pic, for instance, is mine.
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And here are the Ironage shots of Platz from, I believe, 1987. I can't recall the year with complete certainty. I wasn't following the bodybuilding scene in 1987, because I was five. ;D But my first guess was 1987, and psychologists say [or used to say, unless this has changed] that our first guesses/hunches are generally correct.
So I'm guessing these are indeed from 1987, where Tom would have been 32. I think Tom slimmed down in 1988, and did not compete that year [but narrated those "Battle for the Gold" Ironage bodybuilding documentaries]. So...1987 sounds about right. Maybe 1986.
While you can see that his quads were definitely bigger in these photos, it's not as if his 2008 quads at age 53 were small by ANY standard. Maybe they would be a bit slim for professional bodybuilding, but I would say honestly not by much. Tom was a genetic phenom for leg mass, and as far as I know - was absolutely balls to the wall in terms of training his quads.
Also, I enjoy the Ironage dispute I had with pellius here. ;D It's cool looking back at Ironage posts where Ironage Getbiggers clashed heads at times. :)
http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?topic=282838.msg4002700#msg4002700
Do you remember what we were debating about? My handle was MTwain on Ironage. Use to be a good site.
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Do you remember what we were debating about? My handle was MTwain on Ironage. Use to be a good site.
Yeah, lol.
Same thing that Fortress and I are discussing above - trying to figure out the dates of those Tom Platz photo shoots! Looks like years later, with the confirmation from Fortress, I finally know the answer! Lol!! ;D
RIP Robert Kennedy & Shawn Perine.
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1981 MO......I THINK TOM SHOULD HAVE WON ;)
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1981 MO......I THINK TOM SHOULD HAVE WON ;)
I’d of picked Tom for 1st though it’s close with Danny
Both outstanding at that Olympia.
I like Franco only he wasn’t the best physique on that night.
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I’d of picked Tom for 1st though it’s close with Danny
Both outstanding at that Olympia.
I like Franco only he wasn’t the best physique on that night.
I guess 1981 was a contest of upper bodies. :-\ Franco never recovered fully from the World's Strongest Man competition accident.
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Wonder if he got any joint problems?
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Wonder if he got any joint problems?
Franco has no problems at all now.
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Franco has no problems at all now.
That's for sure.
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Wonder if he got any joint problems?
Enough to affect his backstroke
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I guess 1981 was a contest of upper bodies. :-\ Franco never recovered fully from the World's Strongest Man competition accident.
He likely did have the Best Back in the contest along with Best single Gyno.
Far from the best upper body overall.
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Wonder if he got any joint problems?
Of course he does ...he abused his legs ...he demanded from his entire body more than any other bodybuilder ..... he tore a bicep for a reason and kept raining like a maniac long after .... bodybuilders never admit theyre in pain , specially joints
WoooSHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
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Who's the dike with Rick D?
Bev Francis
WoooSHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
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1985 MO ;D
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1985 MO ;D
Tom looks very good in them pics
Very heavily muscled though it’s a different physique type
That some won’t like.
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Yes I agree, he was probably 5'8'' in his prime but after years of steroid abuse and heavy lifting and age he lost some height. I believe all pro bodybuilders lose on average about 2'' by the time they retire
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My Chiropractor who I have known (and worked out) with says it is from doing BARBELL Squats compressing the spine, over time it gets WORSE. He advised me early on to do
only hack squats, front squats, etc... However I am guilty of many years in the Army of doing Barbell Squats as that's what the weightlifter did in the late 80's early 90's!
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Tom did not have pro level arm development. That ruined his look. If he had arms like Lee Priest he would’ve been Mr Olympia
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Then how come Chris Dickerson won the Mr. O with 15" arms???
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Franco has no problems at all now.
Bro...
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Tom did not have pro level arm development. That ruined his look. If he had arms like Lee Priest he would’ve been Mr Olympia
And Zane / Franco / Dickerson/ Haney all had Lee priest size arms. ??
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1984 ;D
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Amazing legs!
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Of course he does ...he abused his legs ...he demanded from his entire body more than any other bodybuilder ..... he tore a bicep for a reason and kept raining like a maniac long after .... bodybuilders never admit theyre in pain , specially joints
WoooSHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
True, forgot about that.
Looking at his old training videos it looked like he had knees of titanium the way he was doing those leg exercises.
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True, forgot about that.
Looking at his old training videos it looked like he had knees of titanium the way he was doing those leg exercises.
Great genetics
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84mo ;D
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(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=657649.0;attach=789954;image)
Bev is mopping the floor with that stringy bikini slut
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84mo ;D
Samir. :o
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1985 ;D
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I had the pleasure of spotting Tom in World Gym, Santa Monica in the early 80s. He was incredibly the most intense BB I have ever known outside of Rory..
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84mo ;D
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Whose the guy on the far left in the yellow trunks?
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Whose the guy on the far left in the yellow trunks?
Sergio in the yellow trunks I think
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Whose the guy on the far left in the yellow trunks?
;)
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Tom did not have pro level arm development. That ruined his look. If he had arms like Lee Priest he would’ve been Mr Olympia
Really? Tom had great arm development in 1981 (PRE-bicep tear)
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It's weird that he finished that far behind Franco in 81 when Franco had bitch tits and no legs.
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It's weird that he finished that far behind Franco in 81 when Franco had bitch tits and no legs.
Not weird considering Franco was best buddies with Arnold.
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Not weird considering Franco was best buddies with Arnold.
True.
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Really? Tom had great arm development in 1981 (PRE-bicep tear)
He did - Some just can’t seem to see That Though 🙄🙄🙄
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He did - Some just can’t seem to see That Though 🙄🙄🙄
It's too bad they couldn't have fixed it better in surgery. Twenty years later bodybuilders got torn muscles repaired all the time but in the early 80's it was pretty much game over. A negative result of training too heavy.
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It's too bad they couldn't have fixed it better in surgery. Twenty years later bodybuilders got torn muscles repaired all the time but in the early 80's it was pretty much game over. A negative result of training too heavy.
I think it still havn't been much development in that type of surgery tbh. Very few surgeons can do it. Still to this day the have a hard time getting the tendon to fix to the muscle if it's torn of the bone. I believe Layne Norton had a succesful surgery on a tear of the muscle. But you don't see many.
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Is bodybuilding a silly sport?
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Is bodybuilding a silly sport?
Bro...
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Is bodybuilding a silly sport?
Double bro...
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I wish somebody would have told him that a body should be 60-70% upperbody not the other way around
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I wish somebody would have told him that a body should be 60-70% upperbody not the other way around
According to Who ? Is that written in stone - Where does it say That Arms & Deltoids must be over developed & Disproportionately Large to all other Muscle Groups ?
The sport is BODYBUILDING then shouldn’t all Muscles be developed to the Maximum?
In today’s Era Deltoids & Arms are Overdeveloped & that’s accepted as ok.
In Arnold’s era it was Chest & Arms Being overdeveloped -
Isn’t it all down to what one prefers a physique to look like.
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I only hope Tom was earning a good living and saving that money, I heard he lives in Scottsdale AZ involved in selling cars...
Who retired healthy enough to make a living out of bodybuilding? Arnold, Zane, Draper, Big Louie...
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The sport is BODYBUILDING then shouldn’t all Muscles be developed to the Maximum?
No.
That would for example mean maximizing the size of glutes and obliques.
Maybe you think that's the way bodybuilding should be, but I would disagree.
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No.
That would for example mean maximizing the size of glutes and obliques.
Maybe you think that's the way bodybuilding should be, but I would disagree.
I merely posed some questions to you
Only One of which you managed to reply to.
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I wish somebody would have told him that a body should be 60-70% upperbody not the other way around
Yes, people with overdeveloped lower bodies have no v-shape.
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Double bro...
Did you just Bro my Bro, Bro...?
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I only hope Tom was earning a good living and saving that money, I heard he lives in Scottsdale AZ involved in selling cars...
Who retired healthy enough to make a living out of bodybuilding? Arnold, Zane, Draper, Big Louie...
Not just 'selling cars' but living out his 2nd dream. I've recommended this before, but Tom's official website is a great read...
"The Athlete ~ The Actor ~ The Businessman ~ The Diplomat
For the past year [2007], Tom has invested his time in education regarding the new and used car business - his 2nd love and dream is about to come true. The sacrifices he has made, leaving bodybuilding for about a year, has paid off."
http://www.tomplatz.com/goldeneagle/goldeneagle.htm (http://www.tomplatz.com/goldeneagle/goldeneagle.htm)
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Not just 'selling cars' but living out his 2nd dream. I've recommended this before, but Tom's official website is a great read...
"The Athlete ~ The Actor ~ The Businessman ~ The Diplomat
For the past year [2007], Tom has invested his time in education regarding the new and used car business - his 2nd love and dream is about to come true. The sacrifices he has made, leaving bodybuilding for about a year, has paid off."
http://www.tomplatz.com/goldeneagle/goldeneagle.htm (http://www.tomplatz.com/goldeneagle/goldeneagle.htm)
That’s a cool link that still works - 👍🏻
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Did you just Bro my Bro, Bro...?
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Bro...
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bp ;D
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;D
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82 ;) :D ;D
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84MO ;D
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Not just 'selling cars' but living out his 2nd dream. I've recommended this before, but Tom's official website is a great read...
"The Athlete ~ The Actor ~ The Businessman ~ The Diplomat
For the past year [2007], Tom has invested his time in education regarding the new and used car business - his 2nd love and dream is about to come true. The sacrifices he has made, leaving bodybuilding for about a year, has paid off."
http://www.tomplatz.com/goldeneagle/goldeneagle.htm (http://www.tomplatz.com/goldeneagle/goldeneagle.htm)
The new and used car business is his dream? That's a nice positive spin on having a shitty job.
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The new and used car business is his dream? That's a nice positive spin on having a shitty job.
Hmmm not so sure it’s a shitty job - If he’s a Petrol Head & Passionate about cars & Quite a few Make a lot of $s from it & Get to own / Drive a lot of very Expensive cars - I can think of many many worse things to do.
Though Not a good job if you’re not into Cars.
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;D
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Hmmm not so sure it’s a shitty job - If he’s a Petrol Head & Passionate about cars & Quite a few Make a lot of $s from it & Get to own / Drive a lot of very Expensive cars - I can think of many many worse things to do.
Though Not a good job if you’re not into Cars.
I've had jobs selling cars. It's a shitty job.
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The dynamic tension of the mandibles demonstrated in that shot - along with healthy doses of Test Cyp of course - built the famous Platz jaw 8)
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seems to contradict his mantra of reaching failure being a success
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seems to contradict his mantra of reaching failure being a success
Weights don‘t hit back
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Weights don‘t hit back
He tore his biceps lifting weights so maybe they do.
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He tore his biceps lifting weights so maybe they do.
On which exercise did he tear his biceps?
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On which exercise did he tear his biceps?
Wasn't exercise-related. He tore it stealing a suit jacket from a homeless guy to wear to his next chemo session...
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:D
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Smart businessman. Knew he had a freaky, genetic leg response to drugs and training, and sold it, with claims that they look that way because of intense training that no one could ever match.
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Wasn't exercise-related. He tore it stealing a suit jacket from a homeless guy to wear to his next chemo session...
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Legit LOL!! Platz also loved strutting around the Olympia Expo in a trench coat that only a flasher would wear
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Smart businessman. Knew he had a freaky, genetic leg response to drugs and training, and sold it, with claims that they look that way because of intense training that no one could ever match.
Yep, he made more money than most bodybuilders even after he quit competing and just did seminars.
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1986 ;D
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I've had jobs selling cars. It's a shitty job.
Well clearly you don’t like that job, others do, I’m friends with a couple of Care traders / dealers
They buy & sell what they like, Make very good $s, get to drive the cars they like & Very Much
Enjoy their Jobs / Business.
As always opinions Vary.
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I've had jobs selling cars. It's a shitty job.
Rambo couldnt even hold down a job cleaning fucking cars...
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Rambo couldnt even hold down a job cleaning fucking cars...
😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣 👍🏻
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Rambo couldnt even hold down a job cleaning fucking cars...
I'll bet I couldn't either, or want to hold one down.
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toms back ;D
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1981 tom at his best shape ever :o
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Brutal owning by Mentzer:
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1981 tom at his best shape ever :o
Franco was lucky he had Arnold as a best friend.
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Smart businessman. Knew he had a freaky, genetic leg response to drugs and training, and sold it, with claims that they look that way because of intense training that no one could ever match.
lol yeah but there may have been an ounce or two of hard work in there somewhere
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Rambo couldnt even hold down a job cleaning fucking cars...
😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣 👍🏻
😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣 👍🏻 x2 LOL
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Smart businessman. Knew he had a freaky, genetic leg response to drugs and training, and sold it, with claims that they look that way because of intense training that no one could ever match.
Missed this before - you have absolutely f**king NAILED the whole Tom Platz charade - kudos! (to you and Platz of course ;))
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On which exercise did he tear his biceps?
He tore his bicep doing heavy dumbbell flyes. Went too heavy, and let the dumbbell go down too far, close to the floor
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1982mo ;D
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1982mo ;D
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more ;D
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1981mo ;D
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Platz's upper body was greatly underrated. It's too bad he was ahead of his time for leg development and got marked down for it.
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Platz's upper body was greatly underrated. It's too bad he was ahead of his time for leg development and got marked down for it.
X2 - His upper body in most comparisons is bigger & thicker than everyone else’s
He was a clear winner in 81.
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X2 - His upper body in most comparisons is bigger & thicker than everyone else’s
He was a clear winner in 81.
Too bad Franco was Arnold's best friend.
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;D
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did anyone train harder than this man? maybe dorian.. Tom was the Eagle
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its a miracle hes not paralysed from the neck down the way he used to train, WTF was he doing with those PBN?
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I can’t believe people sat there to watch him do this.after 1 set laterals I would have been like ok big dude and moved on.
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its a miracle hes not paralysed from the neck down the way he used to train, WTF was he doing with those PBN?
yes he did some crazy shit. ;D
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Platz trained like a man that legitimately had a gun to his head and they told him if he didn't give it 100%, he was a dead man!
With that said, I'm surprised he could walk after the age of 50!
I've always found it hilarious that people think you are an absolute expert in the field of weightlifting, as long as you are a monster who responds well to drugs.
Some of these guys train like complete morons, and people would be laughing at them if they were a 250lb slob who trained the same way. But since they are juiced to the gills and huge, people actually pay money to "learn" from them! LOL!
If you like that video, you are gonna fucking die watching this one! Skip to 7:00 to watch the funniest thing ever filmed in a gym!
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Platz trained like a man that legitimately had a gun to his head and they told him if he didn't give it 100%, he was a dead man!
With that said, I'm surprised he could walk after the age of 50!
I've always found it hilarious that people think you are an absolute expert in the field of weightlifting, as long as you are a monster who responds well to drugs.
Some of these guys train like complete morons, and people would be laughing at them if they were a 250lb slob who trained the same way. But since they are juiced to the gills and huge, people actually pay money to "learn" from them! LOL!
If you like that video, you are gonna fucking die watching this one! Skip to 7:00 to watch the funniest thing ever filmed in a gym!
he did a hack squat with his sissy squat. to do that you have to be strong.
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he did a hack squat with his sissy squat. to do that you have to be strong.
No doubt Tom was strong as shit. Theres a video of him squating 500 for 20+ reps for fucks sake. But look at the advice he is giving those schmoes in that video! 3/4 of the ones still alive are probably in a wheel chair!
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No doubt Tom was strong as shit. Theres a video of him squating 500 for 20+ reps for fucks sake. But look at the advice he is giving those schmoes in that video! 3/4 of the ones still alive are probably in a wheel chair!
yes i agree with you. He was out to market his hard core training.
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not taking anything away from Tom. He was a Legend who paid his dues. just got too crazy at times.
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What a strange man. lol
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its a miracle hes not paralysed from the neck down the way he used to train, WTF was he doing with those PBN?
His knees too. Must be made of titanium.
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All years wasted on training. Calories are 99 percent of growth
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I appreciate the honesty from Tom.
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I enjoyed his experimentation with facial hair - apparently he thought it was this that gave the Mentzers their 'edge'
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I can’t believe people sat there to watch him do this.after 1 set laterals I would have been like ok big dude and moved on.
People were mesmerized by the glory
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Platz is a very intelligent guy.
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I enjoyed his experimentation with facial hair - apparently he thought it was this that gave the Mentzers their 'edge'
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That woman is wishing she was with Tom instead of that weird looking dude with the afro behind her.
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X2 - His upper body in most comparisons is bigger & thicker than everyone else’s
He was a clear winner in 81.
I have difficulty choosing between Platz and Padilla. Both were robbed by Franco the "Sardine-Strongman" and Arnold.
Platz does seem intelligent too as did Bob Paris. Both spoke about steroids on camera and were relatively honest about their personal use but I really don't agree with Platz about the champions would still be the champions without their drugs. Some of those guys were PUNY when off. I saw some of them. They looked pretty darn regular to me. But back then the stuff was genuine and came from real pharmacies. I wanted so badly to look like Steve Reeves or Dave Draper. Not gonna happen, LOL!
And looking like prime Arnold? No freakin' way for me! ;D
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I have difficulty choosing between Platz and Padilla. Both were robbed by Franco the "Sardine-Strongman" and Arnold.
Platz does seem intelligent too as did Bob Paris. Both spoke about steroids on camera and were relatively honest about their personal use but I really don't agree with Platz about the champions would still be the champions without their drugs. Some of those guys were PUNY when off. I saw some of them. They looked pretty darn regular to me. But back then the stuff was genuine and came from real pharmacies. I wanted so badly to look like Steve Reeves or Dave Draper. Not gonna happen, LOL!
And looking like prime Arnold? No freakin' way for me! ;D
You are right about steroids. That is just an excuse they use when called out about their usage. "Everybody does it so I have to as well. We would all still be champs if everyone was natural." Sure they would. ::) Most would not even train at all if they didn't have gear.
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That woman is wishing she was with Tom instead of that weird looking dude with the afro behind her.
Absolutely. And to be clear - while I post sh1t about Mr Platz (and others such as King Kamali, Mike O'Tren, Branch HobGoblin, etc.) it is all in fun and I respect anyone who has managed to make a career of their own without having to answer to a Boss...
/endhonestymode
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You are right about steroids. That is just an excuse they use when called out about their usage. "Everybody does it so I have to as well. We would all still be champs if everyone was natural." Sure they would. ::) Most would not even train at all if they didn't have gear.
These days it really is all drugs. What did that kid Dallas have for a testosterone level when they did the autopsy on his genetically gifted corpse...55,000+? I don't feel sorry for people like that as they are even dumber than me. THere is an effective dosage for al medicnes but since the 90s or so, it's all about being ridiculously large.
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I have difficulty choosing between Platz and Padilla. Both were robbed by Franco the "Sardine-Strongman" and Arnold.
Platz does seem intelligent too as did Bob Paris. Both spoke about steroids on camera and were relatively honest about their personal use but I really don't agree with Platz about the champions would still be the champions without their drugs. Some of those guys were PUNY when off. I saw some of them. They looked pretty darn regular to me. But back then the stuff was genuine and came from real pharmacies. I wanted so badly to look like Steve Reeves or Dave Draper. Not gonna happen, LOL!
And looking like prime Arnold? No freakin' way for me! ;D
Franco won fair and square
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I have difficulty choosing between Platz and Padilla. Both were robbed by Franco the "Sardine-Strongman" and Arnold.
Platz does seem intelligent too as did Bob Paris. Both spoke about steroids on camera and were relatively honest about their personal use but I really don't agree with Platz about the champions would still be the champions without their drugs. Some of those guys were PUNY when off. I saw some of them. They looked pretty darn regular to me. But back then the stuff was genuine and came from real pharmacies. I wanted so badly to look like Steve Reeves or Dave Draper. Not gonna happen, LOL!
And looking like prime Arnold? No freakin' way for me! ;D
Certainly Danny was also judged/ placed wrongly - I’d of had him in 2nd/3rd
Yes his build was very very good & his condition I think he was a little to light in body weight
Even for him. He looked great on his own just gave away to much muscular size.
As for the champs being champs with or without PEDs I’d say that would be a mixed bag
As clearly some have great structure & muscle shape as naturals & don’t gain as much
As others do from using them as they are hyper responsive to them.
Looking at the 1990 Olympia where they were supposed clean - More like reduced dosages
/ time off leading up to the Olympia & little to no diuretic use the physiques were smaller
Less detailed & softer looking. The “NO” Drugs thing soon got Dropped.
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These days it really is all drugs. What did that kid Dallas have for a testosterone level when they did the autopsy on his genetically gifted corpse...55,000+? I don't feel sorry for people like that as they are even dumber than me. THere is an effective dosage for al medicnes but since the 90s or so, it's all about being ridiculously large.
I’d say this that we are using The Internet is Very largely responsible for the Huge dosages
Along with the more is better principle & to a lesser extent the quality of underground lab
Drugs. You only have to look on the steroid board at the Absurd amounts some are promoting
& advising others to use 🙄 often times their drug schedule looks like an A-Z of a Chemists
Stock Room. How they supposedly afford all that amount & why they would take that amount
To “Look Good” I doubt any are competing at a National/ international level or Pro level as
If they were they’d plaster their pics all over.
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Franco won fair and square
Bro...
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http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?topic=637019.1 (http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?topic=637019.1)
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Bro...
Tom was robbed..
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Bro...
I'm being dead srs, I've done extensive research on this, you have to watch the footage, not just look at some pictures, Franco looked amazing, his physique was like made of rock or something, very Herculean look, Tom was all legs, that's it, and Padilla had great structure but didn't have the muscle density of Franco. It was apples and oranges but Franco won
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Bro...
Padilla looks best there.
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Padilla looks best there.
Too little and tiny
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Padilla next too Franco was kinda like Shawn Ray next to Dorian, looked great but too little
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I have difficulty choosing between Platz and Padilla. Both were robbed by Franco the "Sardine-Strongman" and Arnold.
Same here. Platz was much bigger and freakier overall. His pecs were thick as hell and his back was killer. On the other hand, Danny was perhaps the most shredded guy in the show and his proportions were *perfect*. He didn't have Tom's monster quads, but his legs were diced and he had much better arms IMO. By the FAIR judging criteria of the time, I would probably go with Padilla, with Tom a very close second, Roy Callendar (sp?) in third and Franco in fourth or fifth. Probably fourth because, apart from diced legs, Chris Dicksucker had a terrible, terrible upper body. Franco had a bitch tit and sausage thighs, but his upper body was otherwise pretty fucking thick and impressive -- and he had calves. Chrissy probably had better calves still, but I reckon Franco still beat him.
Platz does seem intelligent too as did Bob Paris. Both spoke about steroids on camera and were relatively honest about their personal use but I really don't agree with Platz about the champions would still be the champions without their drugs. Some of those guys were PUNY when off. I saw some of them. They looked pretty darn regular to me. But back then the stuff was genuine and came from real pharmacies. I wanted so badly to look like Steve Reeves or Dave Draper. Not gonna happen, LOL!
And looking like prime Arnold? No freakin' way for me! ;D
Yeah. Some deflated to an insane degree when off. In fairness, they also often said they stopped training altogether as well. In my experience, if a moderate user goes off the drugs and still lifts somewhat intelligently, he can maintain a reasonable facsimile of his former physique, albeit typically fatter and weaker.
Heavy users going totally off might be different, but I was never a heavy user and I only have second-hand accounts to go by.
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1981mo ;D
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Joe Weider messed up the bodybuilding scene. We had the long running Mr Universe contest in London. Joe had to have his version. Well, what title could be bigger? None. He came up with the Mr Olympia nonsense that doesn't have any meaning for non-
bodybuilders. Can anyone imagine what it was like in the late sixties and seventies? Both Arnold and Sergio started winning mid sixties and dominated the seventies. What did Joe do? Well, having a white guy on magazines sold more copies and products. Thus,
they found a way to ban Sergio. When he was reinstated it was 1984 and he was still great but not the best. For most of the seventies Sergio competed in non-IFBB contests. So much for Joe wanting a contest for the top champs. All bullshit.
Anyway, by 1981 it was an open field for the bodybuilders. No Sergio or Arnold. The fact that Franco won in 81 is a real shame but typical of the IFBB. Controversy after controversy. Who picked the judges and how responsible were they? A good question.
So the IFBB remained a business a bit like professional wrestling. You pay your dues and you get rewarded. Things didn't improve until 1983.
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I guess it's human nature to want to be the best and dominate your field even if it's not best for the sport. I see Joe Weider much the same as Vince McMahon.
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I'm being dead srs, I've done extensive research on this, you have to watch the footage, not just look at some pictures, Franco looked amazing, his physique was like made of rock or something, very Herculean look, Tom was all legs, that's it, and Padilla had great structure but didn't have the muscle density of Franco. It was apples and oranges but Franco won
Oh, you did "extensive" research. Well, I guess that settles that. And exactly what was involved in this research? You watched the footage? Were you there in person? And, btw, and I mean no insult, but who are you? What makes you an authority? Tom was "all legs and that's it."? Really?
Here's what Rick Wayne, a real professional bber and someone who analyzed and wrote about bbing shows for a living, that was actually there at the contest said in a great article he wrote about the contest"
"I’d received advance warning from my spies in Santa Monica to watch out for a new Torn Platz, but I’d dismissed that as the usual bodybuilding hyperbole. Imagine my surprise when Tom showed up with not only extraordinary thighs and calves, but also with arms, chest, and shoulders that brought the house down every time he displayed them. In previous competitions his biceps and triceps had been especially weak. Somehow, for this contest Tom Platz had acquired precisely the look Olympia fans live for."
This is the full article and another example, as those from that time era will remember, why Rick Wayne was that best bbing writer ever. Too bad we don't have this kind of writing and commentary today.
https://www.strength-oldschool.com/blogs/news/1981-mr-olympia-the-greatest-booing-contest-of-all-time
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Although Yates was showing lots of injuries in this pic, Ray had no fullness. Ray’s delts and pecs are deflated.
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Padilla got short-changed in 1981.
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Although Yates was showing lots of injuries in this pic, Ray had no fullness. Ray’s delts and pecs are deflated.
Dorian dominated him..
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Padilla got short-changed in 1981.
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Here's what Rick Wayne, a real professional bber and someone who analyzed and wrote about bbing shows for a living, that was actually there at the contest said in a great article he wrote about the contest"
"I’d received advance warning from my spies in Santa Monica to watch out for a new Torn Platz, but I’d dismissed that as the usual bodybuilding hyperbole. Imagine my surprise when Tom showed up with not only extraordinary thighs and calves, but also with arms, chest, and shoulders that brought the house down every time he displayed them. In previous competitions his biceps and triceps had been especially weak. Somehow, for this contest Tom Platz had acquired precisely the look Olympia fans live for."
This is the full article and another example, as those from that time era will remember, why Rick Wayne was that best bbing writer ever. Too bad we don't have this kind of writing and commentary today.
https://www.strength-oldschool.com/blogs/news/1981-mr-olympia-the-greatest-booing-contest-of-all-time
Great article - thanks for posting 8)
I'll just leave these pictures from the article here...
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1251/9383/files/1981_Mr_Olympia_-_Danny_Padilla.jpg?v=1482255466)(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1251/9383/files/1981_Mr_Olympia_-_Franco_Columbu_and_Tom_Platz.jpg?v=1482255535)
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Great article - thanks for posting 8)
I'll just leave these pictures from the article here...
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1251/9383/files/1981_Mr_Olympia_-_Danny_Padilla.jpg?v=1482255466)(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1251/9383/files/1981_Mr_Olympia_-_Franco_Columbu_and_Tom_Platz.jpg?v=1482255535)
From those pics it's Platz. But the Mr O contest was never about the best physique anyways.
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Joe Weider messed up the bodybuilding scene. We had the long running Mr Universe contest in London. Joe had to have his version. Well, what title could be bigger? None. He came up with the Mr Olympia nonsense that doesn't have any meaning for non-
bodybuilders. Can anyone imagine what it was like in the late sixties and seventies? Both Arnold and Sergio started winning mid sixties and dominated the seventies. What did Joe do? Well, having a white guy on magazines sold more copies and products. Thus,
they found a way to ban Sergio. When he was reinstated it was 1984 and he was still great but not the best. For most of the seventies Sergio competed in non-IFBB contests. So much for Joe wanting a contest for the top champs. All bullshit.
Anyway, by 1981 it was an open field for the bodybuilders. No Sergio or Arnold. The fact that Franco won in 81 is a real shame but typical of the IFBB. Controversy after controversy. Who picked the judges and how responsible were they? A good question.
So the IFBB remained a business a bit like professional wrestling. You pay your dues and you get rewarded. Things didn't improve until 1983.
one of the best interviews ever. I believe him. some might say he´s bitter but i think there is truth to it all.
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anyone who says Platz had no upper body is insane in the Brain !
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I think tom Platz is a good guy.
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Dorian dominated him..
This, srs
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Best Louis Gossett Jr. movie ever.
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1982 guest posing ;D
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1992 :D ;D
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1992 :D ;D
don't think anyone has surpassed his 500 for 23, still to this day.
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don't think anyone has surpassed his 500 for 23, still to this day.
Tom was the eagle flying high. Did read something about him fucking some wrestlers chick & he got a beating at Golds?
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don't think anyone has surpassed his 500 for 23, still to this day.
I do that 3X a week in my home gym. Oh wait, that's 50 x 23.
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don't think anyone has surpassed his 500 for 23, still to this day.
It's been done before with more weight and long before he did it. Trust me...
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It's been done before with more weight and long before he did it. Trust me...
J.C. Hise? Paul Anderson?
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J.C. Hise? Paul Anderson?
Actually, me. Multiple sets with 515 lbs to 535 lbs. The only exercises I was strong on were those for the legs. I was introduced to the milk and high rep breathing squat routine of J.C. Hise by some powerlifting friends because I could not gain weight and get stronger doing what I was doing in the gym. It took nearly 10 years to reach that level of strength.
I met Platz and watched him squat. He went ass to grass and I went parallel or just below. Legal in a competition (which I never entered) but then I was 6' 1.5" and he wasn't. ;D He was much better built than I. Nice guy too.
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Actually, me. Multiple sets with 515 lbs to 535 lbs. The only exercises I was strong on were those for the legs. I was introduced to the milk and high rep breathing squat routine of J.C. Hise by some powerlifting friends because I could not gain weight and get stronger doing what I was doing in the gym. It took nearly 10 years to reach that level of strength.
I met Platz and watched him squat. He went ass to grass and I went parallel or just below. Legal in a competition (which I never entered) but then I was 6' 1.5" and he wasn't. ;D He was much better built than I. Nice guy too.
Well that is irrelevant because half reps doesnt count.
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Actually, me. Multiple sets with 515 lbs to 535 lbs. The only exercises I was strong on were those for the legs. I was introduced to the milk and high rep breathing squat routine of J.C. Hise by some powerlifting friends because I could not gain weight and get stronger doing what I was doing in the gym. It took nearly 10 years to reach that level of strength.
I met Platz and watched him squat. He went ass to grass and I went parallel or just below. Legal in a competition (which I never entered) but then I was 6' 1.5" and he wasn't. ;D He was much better built than I. Nice guy too.
I did the 20 rep squat program as well. Brutal as hell.
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I did the 20 rep squat program as well. Brutal as hell.
Yup. It worked like nothing else I've ever done. I hated leg work prior to that because what I was doing was doing NOTHING for me, LOL! ;D
J.C. Hise's routine was brutal but literally changed my physique. I was stronger in all my lifts and became quite large compared to most folks, but was never a great bench presser or deadlifter but still kinda strong on them.
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Well that is irrelevant because half reps doesnt count.
It's okay. You were not there so I can understand why you would say that. :)
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Yup. It worked like nothing else I've ever done. I hated leg work prior to that because what I was doing was doing NOTHING for me, LOL! ;D
J.C. Hise's routine was brutal but literally changed my physique. I was stronger in all my lifts and became quite large compared to most folks, but was never a great bench presser or deadlifter but still kinda strong on them.
I always did the squats last instead of the beginning or middle of the routine like the book said. I would do all the upper body stuff, rest 5 to 10 minutes and then do the final set of squats...... then collapsed on the floor.
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I always did the squats last instead of the beginning or middle of the routine like the book said. I would do all the upper body stuff, rest 5 to 10 minutes and then do the final set of squats...... then collapsed on the floor.
For me, leg day as just that: Legs. For "fun", after a set of squats I would get up on a bench and jump off. Dumb, I know but it was kinda stupid fun to just jump and when I hit the ground, collapse on the floor. I never gave a thought to the possibility of hurting myself doing that. Stooopid. ;D
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I always did the squats last instead of the beginning or middle of the routine like the book said. I would do all the upper body stuff, rest 5 to 10 minutes and then do the final set of squats...... then collapsed on the floor.
I always found it best to do hard aggressive leg work after cardio.
warmed up , blood pumpin.
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I always found it best to do hard aggressive leg work after cardio.
warmed up , blood pumpin.
Also because your joints gets lubricated with joint fluid.
Going heavy on legs without proper warmup is like revving an engine to the rev limiter cold, ie. not oiled and lubricated cylinderwalls and bearings.
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Also because your joints gets lubricated with joint fluid.
Going heavy on legs without proper warmup is like revving an engine to the rev limiter cold, ie. not oiled and lubricated cylinderwalls and bearings.
yes i can lift more weight. more weight & reps. feel pumped as fuck
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For me, leg day as just that: Legs. For "fun", after a set of squats I would get up on a bench and jump off. Dumb, I know but it was kinda stupid fun to just jump and when I hit the ground, collapse on the floor. I never gave a thought to the possibility of hurting myself doing that. Stooopid. ;D
I could not understand how anybody could do barbell rows after the squats. I would have fallen on my face.
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I could not understand how anybody could do barbell rows after the squats. I would have fallen on my face.
worse would be directly after stiff legged deads. I always do them after. Having said that you can pre-exhaust a muscle group but this is planned.
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Big lenny was in the clothing business
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1982 mo ;D
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^^ Johnny Fuller’s thighs look bigger than Platz’s thighs ^^
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^^ Johnny Fuller’s thighs look bigger than Platz’s thighs ^^
Must be from the 21 sets of 21 reps.
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^^ Johnny Fuller’s thighs look bigger than Platz’s thighs ^^
I think i read somewhere that he liked his whisky .. ;D
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I think i read somewhere that he liked his whisky .. ;D
I also heard he'd cover himself with trash bags, sit in a sauna and eat a lot of onions. Combined with that bizarre-assed 32 sets of 32 reps, it is safe to say he was one weird dude. Great build before the pec tear, though.
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^^ Johnny Fuller’s thighs look bigger than Platz’s thighs ^^
Check out the knee angles though. Platz’s quad is on its side while Johnny’s is facing the camera and flexed. I’m ashamed of how schmoey I’m sounding right now
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1982 mo ;D
Who is the guy right above Padilla next to Josup?
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I also heard he'd cover himself with trash bags, sit in a sauna and eat a lot of onions. Combined with that bizarre-assed 32 sets of 32 reps, it is safe to say he was one weird dude. Great build before the pec tear, though.
Some of These old timers supped Whisky before a Show.. Might have been him who told Arnold about it. Think He even tried it once
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Some of These old timers supped Whisky before a Show.. Might have been him who told Arnold about it. Think He even tried it once
They would drink wine during the show to bring out vascularity.
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They would drink wine during the show to bring out vascularity.
True. Alcohol is a natural diuretic. Remember the story Levrone told about introducing Ronnie to liquor. I forgot what specific one is was but it was a great story when Kevin told it. His Ronnie impression was hilarious.
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True. Alcohol is a natural diuretic. Remember the story Levrone told about introducing Ronnie to liquor. I forgot what specific one is was but it was a great story when Kevin told it. His Ronnie impression was hilarious.
No, I never heard that story. I first heard about wine being used backstage years ago on getbig by Anabolic Outlaw.
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No, I never heard that story. I first heard about wine being used backstage years ago on getbig by Anabolic Outlaw.
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Thanks. Funny story and Kevin sounds more like Ronnie than Ronnie does.
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Check out the knee angles though. Platz’s quad is on its side while Johnny’s is facing the camera and flexed. I’m ashamed of how schmoey I’m sounding right now
Bro...
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Who is the guy right above Padilla next to Josup?
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ROGER WALKER from Australia... he grew a beard for this Mr. O (he looked better in 1980 against Arnold)
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ROGER WALKER from Australia... he grew a beard for this Mr. O (he looked better in 1980 against Arnold)
Roger Walker was a great bodybuilder. Not afraid to say his opinion.
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1984 mo ;D
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the quad father tom platz.....who can beat him? ;)
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ROGER WALKER from Australia... he grew a beard for this Mr. O (he looked better in 1980 against Arnold)
Thanks. I didn't recognize him with the beard.
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the quad father tom platz.....who can beat him? ;)
Evidently, quite a few.
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Almost unwatchable, for many reasons...
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Almost unwatchable, for many reasons...
I liked it...he’s kooky but he’s a hippy Cali type from old era.
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Almost unwatchable, for many reasons...
Interested to know why you found it so unwatchable??
Tom's love of the sport & passion even now are inspiring - It was a little long winded at times
Otherwise I enjoyed it.
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Young platz in 1978
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Young platz in 1978
Dude was solid
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Roger Walker is above Padilla...
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Roger Walker is above Padilla...
Everyone was above Padilla.
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Everyone was above Padilla.
Danny was also a great bodybuilder why the hate?
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Danny was also a great bodybuilder why the hate?
It was a joke. Padilla is like 5 foot tall.
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It was a joke. Padilla is like 5 foot tall.
DUUUUH.....sorry ;D
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It was a joke. Padilla is like 5 foot tall.
I stood next to him when he was approaching the stage to guest pose at a contest I went to watch. Yes, he is short. But man- the most complete physical build I have ever seen. Nothing stood out - he was so balanced it was unbelievable. And he is a funny guy too. Put on a great show.
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I stood next to him when he was approaching the stage to guest pose at a contest I went to watch. Yes, he is short. But man- the most complete physical build I have ever seen. Nothing stood out - he was so balanced it was unbelievable. And he is a funny guy too. Put on a great show.
He was still good in the WBF more than a decade later.
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Interested to know why you found it so unwatchable??
Tom's love of the sport & passion even now are inspiring - It was a little long winded at times
Otherwise I enjoyed it.
Hi illuminati - hope you are well?
And glad you enjoyed it. Apologies - I could have been clearer - it's not the content that I didn't like, it's Rick's 1990's camera and video editing 'effects' LOL. I mean - it looks like it was filmed on a flip phone so on a big HD monitor like I use it's almost like watching a VHS bootleg - the lack of definition almost gave me a head ache - that was my angle
Keep healthy
Taf
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I stood next to him when he was approaching the stage to guest pose at a contest I went to watch. Yes, he is short. But man- the most complete physical build I have ever seen. Nothing stood out - he was so balanced it was unbelievable. And he is a funny guy too. Put on a great show.
I think this is a very valid viewpoint. The only other really short guys with (close to) immaculate symmetry in his 5ft category that I can remember (IMHO) were Thierry Pastel and Momo Benaziza. Apologies to Lee Priest, but his limbs are too short and torso too long
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Hi illuminati - hope you are well?
And glad you enjoyed it. Apologies - I could have been clearer - it's not the content that I didn't like, it's Rick's 1990's camera and video editing 'effects' LOL. I mean - it looks like it was filmed on a flip phone so on a big HD monitor like I use it's almost like watching a VHS bootleg - the lack of definition almost gave me a head ache - that was my angle
Keep healthy
Taf
Ahhh - Yes, I see what you mean. 👍🏻
I’m fine apart from racking up another birthday
Still getting older is far better than the only other alternative 😂🤣😂
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Ahhh - Yes, I see what you mean. 👍🏻
I’m fine apart from racking up another birthday
Still getting older is far better than the only other alternative 😂🤣😂
Many Happy Returns, my fellow old f4rt! ;D ;D ;) 8)
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1984 mo ;D
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Sergio came in 8th in '84, right?
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Sergio came in 8th in '84, right?
yes~he also ranked 8th in 1985 :):)
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for me, Platz is Mr. Olympia ;D
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Platz had a great upper body. The only reason people focused on his legs is because no one had ever developed legs like his before and we was penalized for it.
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for me, Platz is Mr. Olympia ;D
Great sequence of pics - An incredible physique more so for that time frame.
Definitely an uncrowned Mr Olympia.
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for me, Platz is Mr. Olympia ;D
(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=657649.0;attach=1266460)
;D ;D
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1981 mr olympia tom platz!!! ;D
(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=657649.0;attach=1258563)
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J
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In every one of those photos Platz is far better than Franco.
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In every one of those photos Platz is far better than Franco.
exactly!!!!! ;)
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exactly!!!!! ;)
You are biased Mr. Platz.
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In every one of those photos Platz is far better than Franco.
With the exception of gyno, Franco had the best upper body in the show.
J
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With the exception of gyno, Franco had the best upper body in the show.
J
No way, look at the pics. Platz is bigger and more cut. Franco had no legs either.
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In every one of those photos Platz is far better than Franco.
Exactly Right.
Clear winner.
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You are biased Mr. Platz.
;D
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1981 mr olympia tom platz!!! ;D
(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=657649.0;attach=1258563)
(https://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=657649.0;attach=1267025)
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fls and rls ;D ;D
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i know this will upset alot of you. But back in the day bodybuilding was more than just size. They had to have proportion and symmetry as well as muscle and definition. And they had to pose well. Now days they are just big huge gutted blobs of crap and thats what wins. So looking back tom was massive. pictures never do him justice. You have to have seen him in person. he was as wide as he was tall ( maybe 5ft 6 ) but tom was not symmetrical nor was he proportionate. he tried to bring up his upper body to match his thighs but couldnt. look at him from the front. His legs are wider than his shoulders. He would of been better to shrink his thighs and then his upper body would of better matched ( much like his universe win. still not great symmetry but better) Tom was an amazing bodybuilder for sure and he took intensity to a whole new level. Also you gotta remember that franco was the only person on stage that was a mr olympia. And that means you already have an advantage as the person to beat and you do get special consideration ( of course being arnolds buddy helps to) In my book danny padilla should of won. That man was always flawless( and got cheated in pumping iron to make room for mike katz)
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i know this will upset alot of you. But back in the day bodybuilding was more than just size. They had to have proportion and symmetry as well as muscle and definition. And they had to pose well. Now days they are just big huge gutted blobs of crap and thats what wins. So looking back tom was massive. pictures never do him justice. You have to have seen him in person. he was as wide as he was tall ( maybe 5ft 6 ) but tom was not symmetrical nor was he proportionate. he tried to bring up his upper body to match his thighs but couldnt. look at him from the front. His legs are wider than his shoulders. He would of been better to shrink his thighs and then his upper body would of better matched ( much like his universe win. still not great symmetry but better) Tom was an amazing bodybuilder for sure and he took intensity to a whole new level. Also you gotta remember that franco was the only person on stage that was a mr olympia. And that means you already have an advantage as the person to beat and you do get special consideration ( of course being arnolds buddy helps to) In my book danny padilla should of won. That man was always flawless( and got cheated in pumping iron to make room for mike katz)
Just look at the pics above your post. Franco had gyno and no legs. He was nowhere close to Platz. Franco in '76 was much better because he hadn't had the leg injury yet.
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from the front franco wins. shoulders wider than thighs. yes francos thighs were not cut up but he never really did have "diced" thighs) ( gyno yes but how many did coleman win and he had terrible gyno) but from the back tom kills everyone that day. from the side its a toss up in some poses. gyno didnt count against people then ( and doesnt today) does anyone remember when the ifbb instituted the rule that having tattoos would bring your placing down? I had never heard of anyone getting lower placing because of tattoos though. Again i am not knocking tom. Ive met him several times both when he was competing and afterward. Great guy. even arnold had said that tom was gonna take over from where he left off. ( but it never happened)
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No way, look at the pics. Platz is bigger and more cut. Franco had no legs either.
Serious question, do you train?
J
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i know this will upset alot of you. But back in the day bodybuilding was more than just size. They had to have proportion and symmetry as well as muscle and definition. And they had to pose well. Now days they are just big huge gutted blobs of crap and thats what wins. So looking back tom was massive. pictures never do him justice. You have to have seen him in person. he was as wide as he was tall ( maybe 5ft 6 ) but tom was not symmetrical nor was he proportionate. he tried to bring up his upper body to match his thighs but couldnt. look at him from the front. His legs are wider than his shoulders. He would of been better to shrink his thighs and then his upper body would of better matched ( much like his universe win. still not great symmetry but better) Tom was an amazing bodybuilder for sure and he took intensity to a whole new level. Also you gotta remember that franco was the only person on stage that was a mr olympia. And that means you already have an advantage as the person to beat and you do get special consideration ( of course being arnolds buddy helps to) In my book danny padilla should of won. That man was always flawless( and got cheated in pumping iron to make room for mike katz)
yeah~danny also got great body~ the 1981 real mr olympia is tom platz to me and danny is the second ;)
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from the front franco wins. shoulders wider than thighs. yes francos thighs were not cut up but he never really did have "diced" thighs) ( gyno yes but how many did coleman win and he had terrible gyno) but from the back tom kills everyone that day. from the side its a toss up in some poses. gyno didnt count against people then ( and doesnt today) does anyone remember when the ifbb instituted the rule that having tattoos would bring your placing down? I had never heard of anyone getting lower placing because of tattoos though. Again i am not knocking tom. Ive met him several times both when he was competing and afterward. Great guy. even arnold had said that tom was gonna take over from where he left off. ( but it never happened)
1981 danny VS 1981 franco ;D ;D
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1981 tom VS danny VS franco ;D ;D ;D
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sergio VS tom VS mohamed ;D ;D ;D
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1980 studio shot!!! ;D
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the quad father tom platz.....who can beat him? ;)
(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=657649.0;attach=1263755)
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87!!! ;D
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from the front franco wins. shoulders wider than thighs. yes francos thighs were not cut up but he never really did have "diced" thighs) ( gyno yes but how many did coleman win and he had terrible gyno) but from the back tom kills everyone that day. from the side its a toss up in some poses. gyno didnt count against people then ( and doesnt today) does anyone remember when the ifbb instituted the rule that having tattoos would bring your placing down? I had never heard of anyone getting lower placing because of tattoos though. Again i am not knocking tom. Ive met him several times both when he was competing and afterward. Great guy. even arnold had said that tom was gonna take over from where he left off. ( but it never happened)
(https://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=657649.0;attach=1267029)
Francos legs wouldnt even stand up to a local gym show competition there, my legs are better than that now and Im not even dieting
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1981 tom VS danny VS franco ;D ;D ;D
(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=657649.0;attach=1267319)
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one more shot ;D
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Francos legs wouldnt even stand up to a local gym show competition there, my legs are better than that now and Im not even dieting
Yeah, but did you fall with a refrigerator on your back. ;D
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1982mo ;D
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Yeah, but did you fall with a refrigerator on your back. ;D
At least he developed gyno to distract judges from his quads.
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(https://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=657649.0;attach=1267029)
Francos legs wouldnt even stand up to a local gym show competition there, my legs are better than that now and Im not even dieting
Sometimes a single bodypart, a major one like legs, can be so bad that it pretty much moves them immediately to the back of the line. From the front, Franco loses to Platz and Padilla in every aspect. His glaring gyno and his underdeveloped, unconditioned, bow-legs just throws everything off. Even from the back, his strong suit, is overwhelmed by Platz in every respect.
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Yeah, but did you fall with a refrigerator on your back. ;D
Which ended, or should have ended, his bbing career.
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one more shot ;D
(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=657649.0;attach=1267319)
(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=657649.0;attach=1267321)
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more fls...tom looks awesome!!!!! :o ;D
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more fls...tom looks awesome!!!!! :o ;D
Yes, Franco really looks out of his league in the FLS comparisons with the two best in the show. Padilla is so flawless and Platz just overwhelming. I've vacillated back and forth over the years tending to favor Platz but as I've gotten older, I find that I am appreciating the more proportionate symmetrical type of physique and now favor by hair, Padilla. Especially when he is standing alone. When he stands next to Platz it's a lot harder because Danny is so short and Platz so dominating.
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65 years old quadfather!!!!! :o ;D
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1995 VS 2008 VS 2020
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If that is really 2020 then that’s amazing. You got a think he still juicing.
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1981 VS 2020
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:D
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;D
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If that is really 2020 then that’s amazing. You got a think he still juicing.
lol. Not 2020.
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65 years old quadfather!!!!! :o ;D
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lol. Not 2020.
Looks like I was wrong.
Amazing! Just a couple of years ago he looked like an underweight lesbian.
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Looks like I was wrong.
Amazing! Just a couple of years ago he looked like an underweight lesbian.
Muscle memory is real.
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Not sure juicing at his age is a great idea. But whatever live and let live I guess.
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1995 tom ;D
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Muscle memory is real.
Yes, but at a certain age it must forget or we would never lose muscle as long as we keep training. Arnold still trains. Even hardcore oldsters like Robby Robinson and Tony Pearson are at full on and they are nowhere near the size they use to be.
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Yes, but at a certain age it must forget or we would never lose muscle as long as we keep training. Arnold still trains. Even hardcore oldsters like Robby Robinson and Tony Pearson are at full on and they are nowhere near the size they use to be.
You have to lose muscle as you get older. The ones that don't, die early.
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If that is really 2020 then that’s amazing. You got a think he still juicing.
That's what I think. His face is puffy again. It wasn't like that in past training seminar vids.
If he's not juicing, more power to him.
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Of course he's juicing.
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Of course he's juicing.
Watch this space for the launch of a Quadfather[TM] fart powder...
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Watch this space for the launch of a Quadfather[TM] fart powder...
He and his wife. She's a reverend AND a doctor. ::)
https://www.oldschoollabs.com/tom-platz-dr-cha-brand-ambassador/
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Watch this space for the launch of a Quadfather[TM] fart powder...
Ah, I never thought of that. Good call. Might as well jump on the band wagon and see what comes of it.
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1981 mo fls....!!!!! :o
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How did he lose to Franco???
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How did he lose to Franco???
Beyond Me. Platz a clear Winner - Danny was fantastic on his own - lacked to much size against Tom.
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Whilst I agree with posters opinion of modern bodybuilding and also the opinion of old day bodybuilding, but Franco still got a gift that day, Both Padilla and Platz were better as were others in the line up, this wasn't Arnolds comeback in Australia whee Arnolds symmetry and shape can be argued at least, Franco didn't have that shape and symmetry, his body didn't flow like Padilla and he didn't have the condition of Platz, it was a gift and IMO a bigger one that what Arnold received in Australia, I think its the moist controversial olympia win ever.
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How did he lose to Franco???
By being Arnold's best friend.
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By being Arnold's best friend.
Yes, I forgot.
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aerobic tom and serge :D ;D
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He looks twice the size of Serge.
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1981 tom in his prime :o
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He looks twice the size of Serge.
That’s likely because he very nearly was. !!!
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1978 mu ;D
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:D ;D
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:D ;D
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:D ;D
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He was very shiny.
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:D ;D
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That's a great pic I hadn't seen before - thanks
He looks really 'fresh' there, so in 1980 he was what? About 25(ish)?
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That's a great pic I hadn't seen before - thanks
He looks really 'fresh' there, so in 1980 he was what? About 25(ish)?
i think these gym training shots taken from 1979 or 1980 ;)
and more Tom "The Fresh" Platz ;D
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i think these gym training shots taken from 1979 or 1980 ;)
and more Tom "The Fresh" Platz ;D
more ;D
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He was very shiny.
Tom "The Shining Smile" Platz ;D
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any idea on what his quads measured?
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any idea on what his quads measured?
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i don't know the maxsize, but his thigh was over 31 inches when he competed in the 1981 Olympia ;)
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upper body shot ;D
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He looks twice the size of Serge.
Serge was 6 feet tall. Tom Platz 5’6”.
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Serge was 6 feet tall. Tom Platz 5’6”.
Yeah, but Tom was much thicker.
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By being Arnold's best friend.
Arnold was the promoter of the 81 Olympia I believe.
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Arnold was the promoter of the 81 Olympia I believe.
He also helped psych out other competitors back stage supposedly by bringing a pizza backstage that he and Franco chowed down on while all the other bodybuilders were starving. :D
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He also helped psych out other competitors back stage supposedly by bringing a pizza backstage that he and Franco chowed down on while all the other bodybuilders were starving. :D
That’s their problem, 1. being ill prepared 2. Being so easily psyched out.
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1981 Mr. Olympia
Tom was the king that night ;D
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1981 Mr. Olympia
Tom was the king that night ;D
more ;D
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1982 Mr. Olympia ;D
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1982 Mr. Olympia ;D
one more ;D
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Serge was 6 feet tall. Tom Platz 5’6”.
wow! 5'6''!
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;D
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:D ;D
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Great photo of frank Zane from 1982 IMO should of won the Mr Olympia that year
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Any one seen the '82 scorecard? It had to be close.
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;)
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Everyone in the lineup got robbed by Dickerson's "victory". After Franco's farse in '81, Dickerson is easily the WORST Mr. Olympia ever.
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I think personally Samir should've won
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Thanks fellow narcissist. How in the hell was Platz 6th?
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1980 mo backstage ;D
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one more 1981 :D ;D
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Platz makes Franco look like a tiny tit.
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Everyone in the lineup got robbed by Dickerson's "victory". After Franco's farse in '81, Dickerson is easily the WORST Mr. Olympia ever.
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Bro, I would argue that Dicksuckerson's win was even worse. At least Franco was competitive in the upper body. Chris had shit arms, a torn pec, asymmetric abs, pointy elbows and he was too small. He had great calves, a good back and sliced quads. Whoopee :/
Zane and Casey should have defeated him with ease -- Tom, too. Samir probably deserved the overall.
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Bro, I would argue that Dicksuckerson's win was even worse. At least Franco was competitive in the upper body. Chris had shit arms, a torn pec, asymmetric abs, pointy elbows and he was too small. He had great calves, a good back and sliced quads. Whoopee :/
Zane and Casey should have defeated him with ease -- Tom, too. Samir probably deserved the overall.
Samir got his. He was awesome in 83.
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These are the screen capture shots i downloaded before... does anyone have this video? ;)
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These are the screen capture shots i downloaded before... does anyone have this video? ;)
Where is JAGO?
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1981 TOM PLATZ FHD ;D
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1986 MR. OLYMPIA FHD ;D
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1982 Mr. Olympia ;D
Looking at those photos again I am pissed Platz didn't win. Those other competitors (especially Dickerson) look almost untrained compared to the Golden Eagle.
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1981 TOM PLATZ FHD ;D
1986 MR. OLYMPIA FHD ;D
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[ FHD ] Tom Platz in 1987 Fibo ;D
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ok here goes. Tom was a hell of a bodybuilder. probably no one trained as hard as he did. NO ONE. now tom didnt always train like a maniac but he did while trying to bring his upper body up to par with his legs. His legs being his (obvious) best bodypart. Tom was massive. ( and short) But he had no proportion or symmetry . In a few poses he looked great but standing front his thighs were wider than his shoulders. He looked weird. remember this was during the time when it was really BODYBUILDING as a sport an art form etc. he just didnt have it. Im not knocking him he was a great bodybuilder and actually a pretty decent guy to talk to ( i have talked to him personally a few times) But then it wasnt judged like now. unless you uhave ever seen him in person in his peak you just cant imagine how huge he was. BUT he just didnt have the correct flow the proportion or symmetry to win.
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ok here goes. Tom was a hell of a bodybuilder. probably no one trained as hard as he did. NO ONE. now tom didnt always train like a maniac but he did while trying to bring his upper body up to par with his legs. His legs being his (obvious) best bodypart. Tom was massive. ( and short) But he had no proportion or symmetry . In a few poses he looked great but standing front his thighs were wider than his shoulders. He looked weird. remember this was during the time when it was really BODYBUILDING as a sport an art form etc. he just didnt have it. Im not knocking him he was a great bodybuilder and actually a pretty decent guy to talk to ( i have talked to him personally a few times) But then it wasnt judged like now. unless you uhave ever seen him in person in his peak you just cant imagine how huge he was. BUT he just didnt have the correct flow the proportion or symmetry to win.
Didn't have the flow and (lack of) muscle of Chris Dickerson?
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1981 ;D
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In this pic tom looks great but his lats and shoulders still dont match his calves and legs. Tom had certain poses he was unbeatable in. But shows then were not judged on just certain poses or who was the biggest. Look at him standing from the front. Can you honestly say he looked symmetrical? Proportional? Lmao. No way. Dickerson should of never won any show. He had nothing. I never understood how they kept giving him show after show after show. If there was ever any injustice to bodybuilding shows it was having dickerson win.
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In this pic tom looks great but his lats and shoulders still dont match his calves and legs. Tom had certain poses he was unbeatable in. But shows then were not judged on just certain poses or who was the biggest. Look at him standing from the front. Can you honestly say he looked symmetrical? Proportional? Lmao. No way. Dickerson should of never won any show. He had nothing. I never understood how they kept giving him show after show after show. If there was ever any injustice to bodybuilding shows it was having dickerson win.
Dickerson was/is gay so maybe he was more inclined to earn his victory in the hotel room the night before with some judges.
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look at this video! Tom is the best anyone can see!Tom should have won this day! ;)
[ FHD ] 1981 Mr.Olympia
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look at this video! Tom is the best anyone can see!Tom should have won this day! ;)
[ FHD ] 1981 Mr.Olympia
Of course, that was 1981. His absolute best. Few people would argue that it should have been either Platz or Padilla.
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look at this video! Tom is the best anyone can see!Tom should have won this day! ;)
[ FHD ] 1981 Mr.Olympia
Of course, that was 1981. His absolute best. Few people would argue that it should have been either Platz or Padilla.
if Tom had been Arnold's best friend, he would have won by a landslide ;)
and i think Tom would have won in 1982 if he hadn't had a biceps injury ;D
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Didn't Platz win a division at the Olympia? Short class or light heavy?
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No. By 1980 they only had 1 division. Previously hey had under 200 lbs and over 200 lbs.
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No. By 1980 they only had 1 division. Previously hey had under 200 lbs and over 200 lbs.
Leo Costa claimed he did in Big Beyond Belief. I don't know where he got that info.
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look at this video! Tom is the best anyone can see!Tom should have won this day! ;)
Of course, that was 1981. His absolute best. Few people would argue that it should have been either Platz or Padilla.
if Tom had been Arnold's best friend, he would have won by a landslide ;)
and i think Tom would have won in 1982 if he hadn't had a biceps injury ;D
[ FHD ] 1981 Mr.Olympia
[ 4K UHD ] Arnold Schwarzenegger - 1980 Mr Olympia ;D
1981 Tom Could have won if he had competed with Arnold in 1980? ;)
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[ FHD ] Tom Platz Interview by Terry Wogan in 1986 ;D
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Weird. :-[
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1981 fls ;D
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1981 fls ;D
more 1981 :D ;D
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[ 4K UHD ] Tom Platz Posing with HULK Lou Ferrigno in 1984 ;D
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Biggest legs in the world
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:o
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look at this video! Tom is the best anyone can see!Tom should have won this day! ;)
[ FHD ] 1981 Mr.Olympia ;D
[ FHD ] 1981 Mr.Olympia ;D
[ 4K UHD ] Tom Platz Posing with HULK Lou Ferrigno in 1984 ;D
[ FHD ] Tom Platz Interview by Terry Wogan in 1986 ;D
[ FHD ] Tom Platz in 1986 MR. OLYMPIA ;D
[ FHD ] Tom Platz in 1987 Fibo ;D
[ FHD ] Tom Platz in 1981 Mr. Olympia ;D
must see this all Platz fans here...Tom's best shape ever!!!
Tom should have won that night!!!
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You did good Tom, get over it.
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more 1981 :D ;D
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In this pic tom looks great but his lats and shoulders still dont match his calves and legs. Tom had certain poses he was unbeatable in. But shows then were not judged on just certain poses or who was the biggest. Look at him standing from the front. Can you honestly say he looked symmetrical? Proportional? Lmao. No way. Dickerson should of never won any show. He had nothing. I never understood how they kept giving him show after show after show. If there was ever any injustice to bodybuilding shows it was having dickerson win.
Playing Devils Advocate
Who decides what symmetry is as it relates to the human body - Symmetry from right to left yes
Only what is symmetry from front to back or upper body to lower body.
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Arnold Symmetrical with those huge arms & Thin legs - & they both won multi Olympia’s
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Playing Devils Advocate
Who decides what symmetry is as it relates to the human body - Symmetry from right to left yes
Only what is symmetry from front to back or upper body to lower body.
EG,. Is Phil Heath with them huge arms & delts & small pecs & narrow shoulders -
Arnold Symmetrical with those huge arms & Thin legs - & they both won multi Olympia’s
The judges do not judge symmetry consistently. Many times they score their favorite bodybuilder the highest in every category. How did Bob Paris ever lose to anyone in the symmetry round?
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Biggest legs in the world
No - just an illusion as he stood on stage:
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The judges do not judge symmetry consistently. Many times they score their favorite bodybuilder the highest in every category. How did Bob Paris ever lose to anyone in the symmetry round?
TRUE...
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The judges do not judge symmetry consistently. Many times they score their favorite bodybuilder the highest in every category. How did Bob Paris ever lose to anyone in the symmetry round?
That doesn’t answer my point as to what is symmetry as it relates to a human body.?
I don’t see bob as being any better than quite a few others with similar type physique
And he certainly had a decent physique - I’d say very well balanced.
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That doesn’t answer my point as to what is symmetry as it relates to a human body.?
I don’t see bob as being any better than quite a few others with similar type physique
And he certainly had a decent physique - I’d say very well balanced.
There is no consistent standard to symmetry. It's whatever each judge thinks it is.
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There is no consistent standard to symmetry. It's whatever each judge thinks it is.
Then you’ve answered your own question to why Paris didn’t win the symmetry round.
There is not physique that symmetry applies to.
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Then you’ve answered your own question to why Paris didn’t win the symmetry round.
There is not physique that symmetry applies to.
I was pointing that out as a negative to the judging. There definitely should be a standard.
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Best legs!
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[ FHD ] 1981 Mr.Olympia ;D
[ FHD ] 1981 Mr.Olympia ;D
[ 4K UHD ] Tom Platz Posing with HULK Lou Ferrigno in 1984 ;D
[ FHD ] Tom Platz Interview by Terry Wogan in 1986 ;D
[ FHD ] Tom Platz in 1986 MR. OLYMPIA ;D
[ FHD ] Tom Platz in 1987 Fibo ;D
[ FHD ] Tom Platz in 1981 Mr. Olympia ;D
must see this all Platz fans here...Tom's best shape ever!!!
Tom should have won that night!!!
great tom!!! ;)
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That doesn’t answer my point as to what is symmetry as it relates to a human body.?
I don’t see bob as being any better than quite a few others with similar type physique
And he certainly had a decent physique - I’d say very well balanced.
I look at a physique and if nothing stands out then thats symmetrical.
I think they used to have some measurement, arms matching calves and neck, a specific difference in waist and chest and quads.
I think it was in the book Pumping Iron, I think Steve Michalick came closest but he didnt look very symmetrical onstage
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I look at a physique and if nothing stands out then thats symmetrical.
I think they used to have some measurement, arms matching calves and neck, a specific difference in waist and chest and quads.
I think it was in the book Pumping Iron, I think Steve Michalick came closest but he didnt look very symmetrical onstage
Yes I believe it was also from Greek ideal as well as Steve Reeves type physique
“The golden age physiques”
I’m playing devil’s advocate.
let’s take Phil with huge overdeveloped arms & small chest & narrow shoulders yet many
Say he’s symmetrical- Same as Arnold huge upper body & slim legs
Yet many also critique Tom for his Legs 🙄 🤔
I think it comes down a lot to personal views & likes.
The Definition of Symmetry in the dictionary can’t really be applied to a body builders
Physique as all body parts have different maximal growth size
As long as The 2 arms / 2 legs / 2 delts / etc match Each other in size & shape
Then those individual body parts are symmetrical.
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I look at a physique and if nothing stands out then thats symmetrical.
I think they used to have some measurement, arms matching calves and neck, a specific difference in waist and chest and quads.
I think it was in the book Pumping Iron, I think Steve Michalick came closest but he didnt look very symmetrical onstage
I think his limbs were too long and that made him look weird.
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;D
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Tom would have won in 1982 if he hadn't had a biceps injury ;D
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great legs
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[ FHD ] 1981 Mr.Olympia ;D
[ FHD ] 1981 Mr.Olympia ;D
[ 4K UHD ] Tom Platz Posing with HULK Lou Ferrigno in 1984 ;D
[ FHD ] Tom Platz Interview by Terry Wogan in 1986 ;D
[ FHD ] Tom Platz in 1986 MR. OLYMPIA ;D
[ FHD ] Tom Platz in 1987 Fibo ;D
[ FHD ] Tom Platz in 1981 Mr. Olympia ;D
must see this all Platz fans here...Tom's best shape ever!!!
Tom should have won that night!!!
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[ 4K UHD ] Tom Platz in 1982 Mr. Olympia ;D
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[ FHD ] Tom Platz in 1985 Mr. Olympia ;D
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Yes I believe it was also from Greek ideal as well as Steve Reeves type physique
“The golden age physiques”
I’m playing devil’s advocate.
let’s take Phil with huge overdeveloped arms & small chest & narrow shoulders yet many
Say he’s symmetrical- Same as Arnold huge upper body & slim legs
Yet many also critique Tom for his Legs 🙄 🤔
I think it comes down a lot to personal views & likes.
The Definition of Symmetry in the dictionary can’t really be applied to a body builders
Physique as all body parts have different maximal growth size
As long as The 2 arms / 2 legs / 2 delts / etc match Each other in size & shape
Then those individual body papers are symmetrical.
Symmetry and proportion are two different things.
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:)
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:) ;) :D
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Platz photo i Remastered in HD :D ;D
i can't upload the original picture because it's over 50 mega per picture, so i'll reduce the size as much as possible and upload it as a JPG file.....please download it from the computer and view it on the full screen ;)
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Platz photo i Remastered in HD :D ;D
i can't upload the original picture because it's over 50 mega per picture, so i'll reduce the size as much as possible and upload it as a JPG file.....please download it from the computer and view it on the full screen ;)
one more shot ;D
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For some reason, I don't think that's the last shot.
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For some reason, I don't think that's the last shot.
one more HD shot ;D
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Nor is this the last.
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Nor is this the last.
more HD shot ;D
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Symmetry and proportion are two different things.
Yes - Correct
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MORE 81 :D ;D