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Getbig Main Boards => Gossip & Opinions => Topic started by: funk51 on November 19, 2019, 12:13:20 PM
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1948-2019.
Placed 3rd at his best Olympia.
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RIP Always thought he looked like the toughest bastard on stage.
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RIP :'(
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RIP Always thought he looked like the toughest bastard on stage.
Do you know if he had a speed problem in his competitive days? Amphetamines?
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Rip
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For some reason, I thought he was born in 1944.
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RIP.
Did he use speed?
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Do you know if he had a speed problem in his competitive days? Amphetamines?
No I didn't but a lot of bodybuilders from that era did as well.
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No I didn't but a lot of bodybuilders from that era did as well.
The_Coach was talking about some Masters competitors passing around speed backstage to get cut.
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RIP
Arnold must be getting nervous ;D
(http://i.pinimg.com/474x/80/e2/a4/80e2a456293b2d7af94cfea1ae8e90c4--bodybuilding-humor-bodybuilding-motivation.jpg)
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A couple of fellows on the Iron Age and Iron History boards mentioned that he was a very bad drunk for a long time, and it took its toll on him. I believe he cleaned himself up in the last decade or so, I hope he had a few good years.
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A couple of fellows on the Iron Age and Iron History boards mentioned that he was a very bad drunk for a long time, and it took its toll on him. I believe he cleaned himself up in the last decade or so, I hope he had a few good years.
Like most BB from that era he probably died as a bitter, broken man - constantly thinking he should have had the career Arnold had. :'(
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A couple of fellows on the Iron Age and Iron History boards mentioned that he was a very bad drunk for a long time, and it took its toll on him. I believe he cleaned himself up in the last decade or so, I hope he had a few good years.
What did he end up dying of?
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A couple of fellows on the Iron Age and Iron History boards mentioned that he was a very bad drunk for a long time, and it took its toll on him. I believe he cleaned himself up in the last decade or so, I hope he had a few good years.
I think by 2005, he had put that debauchery behind him.
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all 3 from hvywt mr U 1978 are dead
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RIP.
Did he use speed?
not sure the relevance, if he did it was 30-40 years ago. that would suggest it
is pretty safe.
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all 3 from hvywt mr U 1978 are dead
it is 41 years ago, its not that unusual...
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He was one of my favorites as a young boy, "reading the muscle books" w/ Louie...
RIP...
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not sure the relevance, if he did it was 30-40 years ago. that would suggest it
is pretty safe.
Did he die from systemic damage to his body from using speed?
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not sure the relevance, if he did it was 30-40 years ago. that would suggest it
is pretty safe.
He wore an era appropriate thong
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What did he end up dying of?
Not sure. I haven't seen a cause, but translated German papers mention that they've been having charity events to help him out the last few years. His Instagram is here - https://www.instagram.com/p/B2FBHwUDn-n/ . He looks a little off in a few pictures.
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it is 41 years ago, its not that unusual...
was not suggesting anything unusual
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Did he die from systemic damage to his body from using speed?
100%. the steroids, booze, gmo's and hereditary factors had nothing to do with his demise.
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That’s another big bodybuilding icon loss. How old was he?
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He had some serious personal problems did he not?
Great physique. One of the best of his time.
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The_Coach was talking about some Masters competitors passing around speed backstage to get cut.
I’ve never said that. EVER
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That’s another big bodybuilding icon loss. How old was he?
I think 72, too young.
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He had some serious personal problems did he not?
Great physique. One of the best of his time.
yes , i think the mentzers were discussing him on their last dvd when they were sitting around the table waiting or mike to finish his cigarette.
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one of my all time top 10 guys. dense, rock hard old school muscle. RIP J Dub.
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Steriods killed him
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Steriods killed him
They sure took awhile.
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I’ve never said that. EVER
Meth?
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Born Nov 8, 1948
6' 240 lbs.
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A great physique and like another poster said, he looked a mean bastard.
Rest in peace
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Did he die from systemic damage to his body from using speed?
The fuck kind of question is this? Dude was in his 70s
Its like asking if Matt will die young from all the dicks he sucks off
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Big guy lost. RIP.
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Man he loved that side tricep pose
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RIP. Sad news one of the guys who was competing at the olympia when I first started training, 71 isn't old or young these days.
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Meth?
Nothing. EVER
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He would’ve been Mr. O, but Weider didn’t one another beard other than himself at the top of the “sport”
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It seems that he never recovered from the death of his wife from cancer in 1989.
RIP
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It seems that he never recovered from the death of his wife from cancer in 1989.
RIP
That happens a lot with close couples. Surprised he lived as long as he did.
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Nothing. EVER
I think you said it when you posted as The_Coach_!
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The fuck kind of question is this? Dude was in his 70s
Its like asking if Matt will die young from all the dicks he sucks off
Lol!!! True.
But only since I've sucked zero.
Will I die from HPV-related throat cancer from eating women's pussies?
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not sure the relevance, if he did it was 30-40 years ago. that would suggest it
is pretty safe.
LOL - no shit that was fckn random!
Post : (Insert name) died - RIP
Reply : Did he eat pickles?
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Lol!!! True.
But only since I've sucked zero.
Will I die from HPV-related throat cancer from eating women's pussies?
Don’t you mean - their hairy slits? Like that bodybuilder (can’t remember name) did to the chick you wanted to bang?? Remember how you told us that she even told you how big his dick was???
Don’t change man - you’re good people and while you may be socially awkward your posts do give me a laugh.
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LOL - no shit that was fckn random!
Post : (Insert name) died - RIP
Reply : Did he eat pickles?
Yeah, lol.
Everyone wants to attribute someone's death to a habit they personally don't have.
Makes them feel more in control of their own faith, I suppose.
That said, I think I did hear that Jusup was a big speed user. I was just wondering.
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Don’t you mean - their hairy slits? Like that bodybuilder (can’t remember name) did to the chick you wanted to bang?? Remember how you told us that she even told you how big his dick was???
Don’t change man - you’re good people and while you may be socially awkward your posts do give me a laugh.
That's right, damnit! He ate her hairy slit, damnit!
I want to so bad.
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Was he saved?
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Don’t you mean - their hairy slits? Like that bodybuilder (can’t remember name) did to the chick you wanted to bang?? Remember how you told us that she even told you how big his dick was???
Don’t change man - you’re good people and while you may be socially awkward your posts do give me a laugh.
And Mathjew the dicklicker outs his lame gimmick
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RIP. :'(
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(https://www.neckberg.com/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2019-03/Thumbfertig.jpg?itok=DbDfooeG)
We all do, Jusup. We all do....PIP
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Always appeared the rugged man on any stage.
RIP
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So many of these guys are dying early.
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Is dying in your 70’s considered early?
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Do you know if he had a speed problem in his competitive days? Amphetamines?
What a stupid question.
If you can’t stop being an idiot long enough to post politely in a RIP thread, you seriously have mental issues.
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Bummer. I always liked his build. I thought he was very underrated. Was often thought as benefiting from his friendship with Arnold.
RIP.
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Jusup defeated Ray Mentzer in the heavyweight class of the IFBB 1979 World Amateur championships....the IFBB Mr Universe contest.
Jusup went on to win several more top contests. Ray didn't win again after his 1979 Mr America contest.
I seem to remember that Jusup was also interested in philosophy.
Some good sites on his life and career:
https://www.greatestphysiques.com/male-physiques/jusup-wilkosz/
https://fitnessvolt.com/14698/jusup-wilkosz/
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Is dying in your 70’s considered early?
When the life expectancy of Germany is 80 and he died at 71 I do think it's early. He's a guy who was famous for exercising.
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Bummer. I always liked his build. I thought he was very underrated. Was often thought as benefiting from his friendship with Arnold.
RIP.
Literally every bodybuilder death thread turns into questions about his lifestyle.
I sort of agree it's in poor taste. Jusup is the sort of bodybuilder that we weren't apparently going to speak about on here until he died. That was a question had I had been wondering about for a while.
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And Mathjew the dicklicker outs his lame gimmick
Hang on, did Jusup have an issue with speed?
Also, how many years have I taken off my life? Do you have any idea? How did Wes get lung cancer? Is it all just genetic?
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Hang on, did Jusup have an issue with speed?
Also, how many years have I taken off my life? Do you have any idea? How did Wes get lung cancer? Is it all just genetic?
I thought he was mentally ill and Francis Benfato was a motor head.
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I thought he was mentally ill and Francis Benfato was a motor head.
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I remember some strange stories, about both of them.
Do you recall what was up with that?
Shame about Jusup's wife passing away 30 years ago. She must have been pretty young.
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Always liked his strong rugged build. Rocking the beard before it was cool.
(http://www.bodybuilding-pics.com/123/images/Jusup_Wilkosz_82.jpg)
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1979 IFBB Mr. Universe
1980 IFBB Pro Mr. Universe
1984 - 3rd Place Mr. Olympia
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1979 IFBB Mr. Universe
1980 IFBB Pro Mr. Universe
1984 - 3rd Place Mr. Olympia
and all without Weider pushing him in the magazines, he still placed well without the hype machine..
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Literally every bodybuilder death thread turns into questions about his lifestyle.
I sort of agree it's in poor taste. Jusup is the sort of bodybuilder that we weren't apparently going to speak about on here until he died. That was a question had I had been wondering about for a while.
yep, it was top of my priorites as well...
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RIP.
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RIP.
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RIP; here with Arnold and friends:
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71 is not young.
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71 is not young.
It is below the average life span, which is around 77-79, so it is younger than normal.
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It is below the average life span, which is around 77-79, so it is younger than normal.
Im pretty sure life expectancy is much lower than 78, compare how many people live over 78 to those that dont even reach adulthood in third world countries, I sense its a very skewed system of working it out to come to 78 years old.
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It is below the average life span, which is around 77-79, so it is younger than normal.
Yep- he died kinda young for a German male.
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71 is not young.
If you're 70 it is.
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yep, it was top of my priorites as well...
Yes, but I feared for Jusup's health prior to this death.
I fear for my health - and lately, the health of wes.
It really annoys me that no matter what we do to be healthy, there's nothing we can do to stave off death. Oh well.
As Arnold says "It [death] pisses me off". He said that in a recent Howard Stern interview.
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A couple of fellows on the Iron Age and Iron History boards mentioned that he was a very bad drunk for a long time, and it took its toll on him. I believe he cleaned himself up in the last decade or so, I hope he had a few good years.
Yes he did have bad drinking problem after his wife Rachel died in 89 but pulled it together in the end.
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One of the most iconic figures of the golden era of Bodybuilding. Almost never smiled in pictures. Great and impressive look.
Had a hard time after his wife died. He will never be forgotten.
RIP YUSUP!
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Seemed like a cool dude. 8)
Awesome physique.
Heard he was seriously strong.
Heavy weights. No bullshit.
RIP, Jusup.
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Yes he did have bad drinking problem after his wife Rachel died in 89 but pulled it together in the end.
as early as 89? i saw a film where he was interviewed drinking a beer. was in a bar somewhere. He was not drunk but merry !
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Is dying in your 70’s considered early?
Yes,it's early. And it's only 71.
It appears that steroids do cut about 10-15 years off your life for the moderate user.
I'm saying moderate,compared to what today's guys take.
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Superb physique - basically a supercharged "gym body".
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Superb physique - basically a supercharged "gym body".
Yes, he was even more impressive in those gym photos than on stage.
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Yes,it's early. And it's only 71.
It appears that steroids do cut about 10-15 years off your life for the moderate user.
I'm saying moderate,compared to what today's guys take.
Well, what do you expect? Jusup was an ex alcoholic steroid user.
Even clean-living "lifetime naturals" like Steve Reeves and Reg Park "only" made to the respective ages of 74 and 79.
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Yes,it's early. And it's only 71.
It appears that steroids do cut about 10-15 years off your life for the moderate user.
I'm saying moderate,compared to what today's guys take.
they may cut ten years off, but its the worst ten, lying around alone in an old folks home getting woken up with a slap every morning from the couldnt care less carers and fed cold soup.
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Well, what do you expect? Jusup was an ex alcoholic steroid user.
Even clean-living "lifetime naturals" like Steve Reeves and Reg Park "only" made to the respective ages of 74 and 79.
John Grimek made it to 88 and George Hackenschmidt (The Russian Lion) made it to 90.
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John Grimek made it to 88 and George Hackenschmidt (The Russian Lion) made it to 90.
my grandad made it to 87 and lived all his life which chronic asthma... never touched a weight in his life
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my grandad made it to 87 and lived all his life which chronic asthma... never touched a weight in his life
And your point is?
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John Grimek made it to 88 and George Hackenschmidt (The Russian Lion) made it to 90.
I'm not sure there was ever a rule of thumb that strongman or bodybuilders had to live long lives.
Eugen Sandow died at 58 , as did Charles Rigoulot .
Loui Uni (Apollon the Mighty) died at the age of 66.
Hermann Goerner died at 63.
Louis Cyr died at 49 .
Arthur Saxon died at only 43.
Though ,a little later Siegmund Klein lived to 84 as did the Mighty Atom.
You mentioned Hackenschmidt living to a great age,though his greatest wrestling rival ,the American Frank Gotch ,died at the age of 30 ,apparently of syphilis.
Vince Gironda ,who publicly was very much opposed to steroids, lived to 79.
And Larry Scott lived to 75 ,though Bill Pearl is still kicking at 89.
Among Jusup's contemporaries Sergio Oliva lived to 71 ,Serge Nubret 74 , Franco Columbu to 78 and Casey Viator to exactly 62 (not too old).
What's the point of all this? For some of us ,having followed the scene for a while , Jusup's death doesn't feel that premature. Besides isn't the allotted Biblical life-span three score and ten?
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I'm not sure there was ever a rule of thumb that strongman or bodybuilders had to live long lives.
Eugen Sandow died at 58 , as did Charles Rigoulot .
Loui Uni (Apollon the Mighty) died at the age of 66.
Hermann Goerner died at 63.
Louis Cyr died at 49 .
Arthur Saxon died at only 43.
Though ,a little later Siegmund Klein lived to 84 as did the Mighty Atom.
You mentioned Hackenschmidt living to a great age,though his greatest wrestling rival ,the American Frank Gotch ,died at the age of 30 ,apparently of syphilis.
Vince Gironda ,who publicly was very much opposed to steroids, lived to 79.
And Larry Scott lived to 75 ,though Bill Pearl is still kicking at 89.
Among Jusup's contemporaries Sergio Oliva lived to 71 ,Serge Nubret 74 , Franco Columbu to 78 and Casey Viator to exactly 62 (not too old).
What's the point of all this? For some of us ,having followed the scene for a while , Jusup's death doesn't feel that premature. Besides isn't the allotted Biblical life-span three score and ten?
Didn't Bobby Pandour die at like 38? Agreed on lifespan. After 70 the body starts to fall apart regardless and how many great achievements by artists, musicians and inventors are made at that age?
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He had a really good, solid rugged and masculine look.
I think he deserve a sticky of his own. I believe his death is just as serious as Kenny losing part of his leg.
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Not as tall as Arnold !!
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the beard and curly hair makes him look like an ancient greek
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the beard and curly hair makes him look like an ancient greek
Yes he did look like a Greek statue.
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Die Reise des Jusup W. ist vorbei..... :-[
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Die Reise des Jusup W. ist vorbei..... :-[
for those of you who read and speak Deutsche fluently.
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John Grimek made it to 88 and George Hackenschmidt (The Russian Lion) made it to 90.
jack lalanne made it to 96 he had two brothers one lived to 97 the other died at only 5 years of age. joe weider made it to 93. charles atlas 80. what does this all prove probably nothing. ???
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Great to be seeing a lot of mutual respect here for Jusup WILCOSZ.
Keep it up. He defiitely deserves it!
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Jusup possessed a superb, rugged physique. RIP, indeed.
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Looks like "Nick's Strength and Power" just pasted and copied this thread, pics and all, lol
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Looks like "Nick's Strength and Power" just pasted and copied this thread, pics and all, lol
Nick sounds like a Stage 5 Schmoe
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Nick sounds like a Stage 5 Schmoe
I think Nick has posted on this forum. His Youtube channel is excellent.
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I think Nick has posted on this forum. His Youtube channel is excellent.
He’s got some major views for a video that has been up for 3 days. Props to Nick
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DVD review by Matt Canning:
https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/gmvbodybuilding.com/Sample-Videos/82678747755271/V-013_H264_PREVIEW.mp4
V-013DVD Bodybuilding Jusup Wilkosz, with special guest Arnold Schwarzenegger
By Matt Canning
I managed to find this old video on EBAY, but it is now available on DVD. It was made entirely in German, which was fine by me because you still got to get a good glimpse of Jusup's training program and the physique he brought to the table during the 1980s.
Jusup was a very rugged man, and had a strong look to him, both in terms of his physique and even his beard and hair style:
The video started off with some posing by Jusup. He was looking fantastic at around 220 pounds / 6'0. Afterwards it went into some workout footage where Jusup was getting pumped up with a set on the cables followed by biceps curls. This guy was a monster but at the same time looked human, unlike the pros of today who are almost all cartoon characters. Jusup had a physique that may be attainable to people willing to put in the time to get it. Not to say it would be easy, and not to say it can be done naturally (steroid free), but his physique is one which is a lot more attainable than competing pros today while still being a freak.
The credits began which were in German, and random footage of Jusup was shown, exhibiting his posing ability and great strength.
Once the video began, we see a glimpse into Jusup's gym where his training partner was doing a set of cable rows. The video appeared to be instructional, but once again, with German dialogue it made it impossible for me to understand what was being said since I don't speak German. Various exercises were shown performed by Jusup and his conditioning was close to contest level. Jusup was doing leg presses with over 1,000 pounds on an old machine and you could see the intensity on his face with every rep. He was known as one of the stronger and harder trainers of bodybuilding and a lot of the footage showed that.
Jusup was next shown with his training partner in what appeared to be more instruction (in German once again). Once again, it was quite amazing to see how "human" Jusup looked (in relation to today's pros). He had the kind of physique which seemed attainable if enough time and effort were put forth.
Jusup and his training partner appeared to be doing clean and jerks with the addition of going behind the neck with the barbell as well. This is a very unique exercise and I'm not exactly sure what the benefits would be for hypertrophy (muscle growth). It seems that it would increase bursts of power, which would explain Jusup's possession of such power, but it would seem less beneficial for bodybuilding gains alone.
Jusup trained with intensity and at one point I even heard that he spent five hours each day in the gym. No doubt, all his time away from the gym was spent eating or preparing meals. Certainly muscularity like his does not come easy or without a lot of time and effort.
Jusup went on to perform close grip bench presses with 315 pounds.
Next there appeared to be some instruction on proper nutrition (e.g., protein shakes) and Jusup was also seen running with Ed Corney. Another thing about looking human is that Jusup possessed the athletic ability of a human. Unlike many pros today who would probably not be able to run as fast or for as long as Jusup did during the video. Naturally when you are over 250 pounds when enormous legs over 30 inches, running long distances is made incredibly difficult.
An indoor aerobic session was next shown but Jusup was not in it. There was some funky 80s music playing during this sequence.
Back at the gym, Jusup was performing good clean reps on the flat machine bench press (non Smith Machine style), and then some more on the incline. Albert Beckles was shown in the video. He was a guy who was timeless and still winning contests well into his fifties. Jusup was training chest with Ed Corney. Albert Beckles was doing decline bench press with Jusup and Jusup went all the way up to 425 pounds for 12 reps!! That's something you don't see even in pro videos & DVDs from today. Wow.
Jusup and Albert went on to perform machine preacher curls and both displayed phenomenal biceps development.
The next sequence was at an expo where Jusup was wearing a sweater and was looking huge, but still human. That is why I say he had a good look. Pros today cannot wear regular clothes without looking gigantic and too cartoonish. While this is freaky to see on stage and extremely entertaining for the fans, it isn't a look that the average gym rat would want to attain for himself. Arnold made an appearance at the expo and he was helping Jusup with his training and posing. Jusup was very shredded and sporting good size. At this point, Arnold was at the beginning of his Hollywood career and naturally down in size, but still looking large (wearing a buttoned down shirt).
Some posing was then shown of various bodybuilders, each of whom looked very good, although it would be difficult to give names since they were bodybuilders of the 1980s and not easy for me to recognize. However, Rich Gaspari was shown in the clip and looking very good.
Some more posing was shown by various bodybuilders and the entire sequence was narrated which would lead me to believe that it was another instructional sequence. Albert Beckles and Tony Pearson were shown posing.
Afterwards, the credits were shown as well as some previews for other videos of the day. Jusup's words of advice, "No Pain, No Gain!"
All in all this was a good video, and definitely one to get if you are a fan of the classic German monster, Jusup Wilkosz. I greatly enjoyed the video, despite not being fluent in German (or having any understanding in the language for that matter).
Wilkosz was the first German World Amateur and Professional Bodybuilding Champion. The tape is mostly German dialogue, but the action is a visual pleasure to watch.
This DVD shows what bodybuilding is all about - the blood, sweat and tears of top level training. You will see in various gym training sequences the full challenge of striving to fulfil one's own potential, as Jusup powers his way through a gruelling workout.
Jusup is assisted by his guests, who include: Arnold Slazenger, Al Beckles, Ed Corney, Tony Pearson, Josef Petr and Peter Fules.
Also includes Jusup's posing routine.
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I'll bet her vag was pruny after this from being so soiled.