Author Topic: Tom Platz making a comeback. (Read 19382 times)

pumpster · « **Reply #75 on:** April 03, 2009, 01:16:31 PM »

Quote from: pellius on April 03, 2009, 01:38:36 AM

Ask guys like MaxRep who witness first hand. Even Mentzer "Mr. Intensity" commented on how Platz was like a man possessed when he was training for the 1980 Mr. O and which and how sinfully he and Padilla were robbed by that Arnold Sardinian sidekick. There were guys in that era who really pushed it to the limit.that were all suppose to follow. I wonder what level he has achieved and is it something we should all aspire to.

Platz was as hard-core as they come and along with Padilla and others was robbed by Columbu and Weider. I'm quite sure he wrung every once of genetic potential out of that bod with training that even most top guys couldn't match. Hank Wood the bozo proves his lack of depth in BB by Platz and only destroys any remaining credibility doing so.

Platz shouldn't compete again though.

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I saw Tom plazt training hard the other day with Lee Priest....

Transplant Priest's upper bod onto Tom's lower bod and we have a winner.

MAXX · « **Reply #76 on:** April 03, 2009, 01:23:59 PM »

he shouldn't ruin his legacy imo. so i say no to a comeback but if he really wants back in it why not.

Fortress · « **Reply #77 on:** April 03, 2009, 01:28:16 PM »

I consider Tom a friend, and it absolutely sickens me how some can be so cruel and disrespectful towards a legendary muscleman and weight trainer. Not to mention Mr. Platz is a friendly and genuine guy. There a few folks here who seriously need to consider getting some decency and class.

IronMagazine.com · « **Reply #78 on:** April 03, 2009, 02:15:26 PM »

Quote from: CastIron on April 02, 2009, 04:05:26 PM

Just heard about an interview that happened by the "golden Eagle" himself that he is definitely thinking about making a comeback this year at the age of 53.

part of the interview:
Q: You retired from pro bodybuilding competitions in 1987 but did a 'Comeback' in 1995 and you were awarded Honorary Mr. America. Any plans for making another comeback?

A: Yes actually I am. I've actually been thinking about this for two years now, but next year 2009, I'm seriously considering making a comeback. It's not something that just happens in your mind, it's more than that. I still have that same passion as I did when I was nine. When I saw the most recent Rocky film that came out about two years ago and he said that line "I think there's something still left in the basement" I could relate to it and it inspired me.

POST A SOURCE FOR THE INTERVIEW!

bodybuilder1234 · « **Reply #79 on:** April 03, 2009, 02:16:19 PM »

Tom Platz jaw with todays drugs would be a hard hard sight to see

hipolito mejia · « **Reply #80 on:** April 03, 2009, 03:41:04 PM »

Quote from: Playboy on April 03, 2009, 12:31:13 PM

Maybe you should move your fat ass to the natural board.

Maybe you should move your ripped glutes to the Steroids Info & Hardcore board.

Yip Yip

Method101 · « **Reply #81 on:** April 03, 2009, 03:42:31 PM »

Quote from: pumpster on April 03, 2009, 01:16:31 PM

Transplant Priest's upper bod onto Tom's lower bod and we have a winner.

Lee Priest has no back, Tom Platz has a better lower and upper body. the only thing priest has better is arms

hipolito mejia · « **Reply #82 on:** April 03, 2009, 03:46:11 PM »

Quote from: pumpster on April 03, 2009, 01:16:31 PM

Transplant Priest's upper bod onto Tom's lower bod and we have a winner.

Dont forget Lee's torso is of a 5'1" tall man, and Platz its about 5'8".......

Meso_z · « **Reply #83 on:** April 03, 2009, 03:46:52 PM »

Quote from: hipolito mejia on April 03, 2009, 03:46:11 PM

Dont forget Lee's torso is of a 5'1" tall man, and Platz its about 5'8".......

Lee is 5'4

Tom is like 5'7

hipolito mejia · « **Reply #84 on:** April 03, 2009, 03:51:08 PM »

Quote from: Meso_z on April 03, 2009, 03:46:52 PM

Lee is 5'4

Tom is like 5'7

Lee is really short to be torn apart....... has better arms than Platz, thats all.

andreisdaman · « **Reply #85 on:** April 04, 2009, 01:18:44 PM »

Quote from: webcke on April 03, 2009, 03:19:17 AM

What a pussy.........he has to roll up a towel and put it on the bar.

I hope you were kidding with this remark...of course he had to use a towel...with the tremendous amount of weight he was lifting, that bar slices right into your shoulder and back....causes a very nasty and painful bruise.....this has happened to me as well.....either you are kidding here or you have never really squated

bailey · « **Reply #86 on:** April 04, 2009, 01:50:21 PM »

He's never really squatted more than 1 plate a side, that's why ...

alnassak · « **Reply #87 on:** April 05, 2009, 12:28:37 AM »

Quote from: haider on April 02, 2009, 04:34:03 PM

descent is too fast, and there's a bit of bouncing.

x10000

Very dangerous form that may result in back injury

Superboy Prime · « **Reply #88 on:** April 05, 2009, 01:52:39 AM »

Quote from: New Hank Wood on April 02, 2009, 04:20:41 PM

Making a comeback at such an age is both dangerous and irresponsible.

Yes, a comeback= time to start using drugs again.

I could understand it if Tom was going the 'health route'. However, with all 'former drug users' they will rationalize any situation if it means taking drugs again!

Had a gutful of these pathetic drug abusers!

Amen. I loved Platz back in the day especially for his intensity. But today he's pathetic.

Meso_z · « **Reply #89 on:** April 05, 2009, 02:33:46 AM »

Quote from: alnassak on April 05, 2009, 12:28:37 AM

x10000

Very dangerous form that may result in back injury

Maybe you should teach him how to squat "properly".

webcake · « **Reply #90 on:** April 05, 2009, 02:34:24 AM »

Quote from: Meso_z on April 05, 2009, 02:33:46 AM

Maybe you should teach him how to squat "properly".

Hahahaha yes...........obviously Tom was limiting his gains by training that way.

Meso_z · « **Reply #91 on:** April 05, 2009, 03:04:26 AM »

Quote from: webcke on April 05, 2009, 02:34:24 AM

Hahahaha yes...........obviously Tom was limiting his gains by training that way.

Too bad he didn't have "alnassak" as a mentor back then.

andreisdaman · « **Reply #92 on:** April 05, 2009, 09:04:53 AM »

it's incredible that this guy has probably the best quads of all time and here on getbig we have guys criticizing him because of his form...obviously this type of training works for him......AMAZING...no other place on earth would u see this!!!!....neophytes criticizing a lifelong professional....

but almost all the critics on here are know-it-alls who haven't done shit in the bodybuilding world

stuntmovie · « **Reply #93 on:** April 05, 2009, 09:13:37 AM »

Well said, Andrel .......

Back in the days whenever Tom was training legs people would come into the gym off the street just to watch his workouts.

Some of these old-timers even claim that Tom's leg workouts was the prime reason why Pete and his crew put the bench at the front window for people to sit and watch.

Smokincrazy · « **Reply #94 on:** April 05, 2009, 01:08:01 PM »

Quote from: stuntmovie on April 05, 2009, 09:13:37 AM

Well said, Andrel .......

Back in the days whenever Tom was training legs people would come into the gym off the street just to watch his workouts.

Some of these old-timers even claim that Tom's leg workouts was the prime reason why Pete and his crew put the bench at the front window for people to sit and watch.

Good story. I wish I could have watched one of those workouts

Van_Bilderass · « **Reply #95 on:** April 05, 2009, 01:16:54 PM »

Can anyone verify that Tom had a heart attack a while back?

I support Tom if he wishes to make a come back. He is The Man!

Jussup · « **Reply #96 on:** April 05, 2009, 02:10:43 PM »

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Can anyone verify that Tom had a heart attack a while back?

yes, he had. This is mainly why I hope he does not seriously prepare for a comeback. His era of bodybuilding, his days of glory are - unfortunately - over.

In terms of personality Tom represents the very best of bodybuilding. Obviously some people don't know anything about him. This is sad.

pumpster · « **Reply #97 on:** April 05, 2009, 02:13:48 PM »

Quote from: andreisdaman on April 05, 2009, 09:04:53 AM

it's incredible that this guy has probably the best quads of all time and here on getbig we have guys criticizing him because of his form...obviously this type of training works for him......AMAZING...no other place on earth would u see this!!!!....neophytes criticizing a lifelong professional....

I'd estimate that about half those who post on getbig do not lift. Much easier to type and/or worship someone else's balls.

andreisdaman · « **Reply #98 on:** April 06, 2009, 08:29:16 PM »

Quote from: pumpster on April 05, 2009, 02:13:48 PM

I'd estimate that about half those who post on getbig do not lift. Much easier to type and/or worship someone else's balls.

awesome line....good point!

GigantorX · « **Reply #99 on:** April 06, 2009, 08:54:03 PM »

How old is he now? Enough with this shit, didn't Samir Banhout have a "comeback" at the Ironman some years ago, and didn't he look like shit and just "guestpose"? Seriously, you're old, have saggy skin and will destroy your "legacy". Stop. Same thing with Ronnie.

And the New Hank Wood is pretty lame.

Also, besides his legs, Platz wasn't a very good bber. Good condition but lacking in pretty much all areas besides legs. In his comeback I bet his legs will be pathetic thus making him look like a bigger pile of older shit.