Author Topic: The Tragic Legend of Greg Plitt (Read 812 times)

Brenda Steunbeer · « **on:** November 02, 2025, 12:18:05 PM »

I had never heard of him. But there are lots of topics about the guy on Getbig from 2015 and earlier if you put him name in the search field. It seems Zyzz remained in the fitness news more after his death than Greg?
Both guys seem similar, the shouting, the extreme risk taking behaviour, ADHD manic depressive personalities. Inspirational or tiresome? But he definitely had a good physique
It seems Greg was on 250 fitness magazine covers, well made YT video:

Wiggs · « **Reply #1 on:** November 02, 2025, 12:29:03 PM »

Greg was a stud. So sad and tragic how he died. R.I.P.

MajorDomo · « **Reply #2 on:** November 02, 2025, 01:32:38 PM »

Racing a train on foot? Retarded. That's how my dog died but they have the brain power of a 3 year old.

Lartinos · « **Reply #3 on:** November 02, 2025, 02:04:28 PM »

His job seemed like an awesome gig, but now with perspective it doesn’t look as good as a longterm career.

Kind of like an ordinary job actually as you must evolve and do more with your life at some point.

Must have been desperate to stay relevant after all of his success.

illuminati · « **Reply #4 on:** November 02, 2025, 02:06:49 PM »

Who ??

MAXX · « **Reply #5 on:** November 02, 2025, 02:47:33 PM »

Risk taker to a high degree.

Kind of darwinism if you ask me. His risk taking was too high and thus those genes where mot carried on.

Was never my cup of tea to watch. Those motivational talkers/coaches just yap about the same things over and over. Gets old real quick.

Rambone · « **Reply #6 on:** November 02, 2025, 02:50:26 PM »

Thanks, train. Now we’ll never get to see Kamali vs. Hanky vs. Plitt in a 3-way foot race.

Kwon · « **Reply #7 on:** November 02, 2025, 03:01:22 PM »

He had a great physique

Not so sure about his brain though

Irongrip400 · « **Reply #8 on:** November 02, 2025, 04:29:36 PM »

Quote from: MajorDomo on November 02, 2025, 01:32:38 PM

Racing a train on foot? Retarded. That's how my dog died but they have the brain power of a 3 year old.

Wow just googled this dude. What an idiot, ran over by a train while filming some sort of energy drink commercial.

illuminati · « **Reply #9 on:** November 02, 2025, 06:22:54 PM »

Quote from: Irongrip400 on November 02, 2025, 04:29:36 PM

Wow just googled this dude. What an idiot, ran over by a train while filming some sort of energy drink commercial.

Oh - how did that work out for him ?

Bevo · « **Reply #10 on:** November 02, 2025, 06:39:15 PM »

Hahahaha a train ran over him , what an idiot

Brenda Steunbeer · « **Reply #11 on:** November 02, 2025, 11:23:24 PM »

Quote from: MAXX on November 02, 2025, 02:47:33 PM

Risk taker to a high degree.

Kind of darwinism if you ask me. His risk taking was too high and thus those genes where mot carried on.

Was never my cup of tea to watch. Those motivational talkers/coaches just yap about the same things over and over. Gets old real quick.

I noticed that too, can't figure out why people would stay and listen to some self proclaimed "expert" giving life and career advice. They always choose one of four type of "inspirational" stories. Predictable, boring and annoying. Baffling why people pay lots of money to listen to such bs

affeman · « **Reply #12 on:** **Today** at 12:52:27 AM »

If he wasn't too lazy to get a real job he'd probably still be alive.

falco · « **Reply #13 on:** **Today** at 01:49:54 AM »

Already unstable guy goes roids and here we are.

Brenda Steunbeer · « **Reply #14 on:** **Today** at 02:13:05 AM »

His final photo on the traintracks:

He had a look comparable to Bob Paris, but taller. Greg apparently was 6 ft 1 or 185 cm

Unrealistic motivator though:

https://www.muscleandstrength.com/articles/remembering-greg-plitt

"Hard work and perseverance will always override genetics".
Sure Greg. If Schwarzenegger was 5 ft 5 (165 cm) with bad skin and terrible muscle attachments he not have won any pro bodybuilding contest. Let alone get a movie role or be as succesful as he is. Or have become a high in demand fitness model

But "motivators" have to appeal to as many people as possible in order to make as much money as possible. Hence Greg's statements.

French · « **Reply #15 on:** **Today** at 03:43:28 AM »

Not even close to Bob.

Donny · « **Reply #16 on:** **Today** at 03:51:33 AM »

Remember posting here about him years ago.. he was a US Ranger if i remember correctly

NaturalWonder83 · « **Reply #17 on:** **Today** at 06:02:12 AM »

Yes he was great. Yes it was tragic what happened to him.

But…

His death certainly falls under the category of Darwin Awards. Why would he pick active tracks to run on? Did they not check the train schedule? Did they not hear the train approaching or warning sounds? There was no reason for his death to happen. It was completely preventable. He and his whole team are at fault.

falco · « **Reply #18 on:** **Today** at 06:09:36 AM »

Quote from: Brenda Steunbeer on Today at 02:13:05 AM

His final photo on the traintracks:

Alway loved the warm "sunlight" of LA. Naively i was unaware that it is caused by polution and smog.

wes · « **Reply #19 on:** **Today** at 07:52:37 AM »

He overtrained in a huge way !!!

Humble Narcissist · « **Reply #20 on:** **Today** at 08:09:40 AM »

Quote from: Donny on Today at 03:51:33 AM

Remember posting here about him years ago.. he was a US Ranger if i remember correctly

Army Ranger or park ranger?

Donny · « **Reply #21 on:** **Today** at 08:15:56 AM »

Quote from: Humble Narcissist on Today at 08:09:40 AM

Army Ranger or park ranger?

Think he was a real Army Ranger... I doubt he would have got away with it online for so long if he was Stolen Valor

Humble Narcissist · « **Reply #22 on:** **Today** at 08:34:31 AM »

Quote from: Donny on Today at 08:15:56 AM

Think he was a real Army Ranger... I doubt he would have got away with it online for so long if he was Stolen Valor

Surprised a Ranger would be dumb enough to get run over by a train.

Donny · « **Reply #23 on:** **Today** at 08:42:42 AM »

Quote from: Humble Narcissist on Today at 08:34:31 AM

Surprised a Ranger would be dumb enough to get run over by a train.

I believe he was an Officer but i doubt if it was anything to do with his Ranger training.
He just simply was a human being who fucked up.. simple as that

Kwon · « **Reply #24 on:** **Today** at 09:32:53 AM »

Youd think a RANGER would have better Situational Awareness, especially as an Officer