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80’s Action Hero Workouts Ranked (BEST TO WORST) 

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If you could choose one action hero workout partner, who would it be? In this video, I am going to rank the individuals that I’ve always wanted to train with based on the criteria of motivation, physique goals, training style, and their x-factor.
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So who did I pick for my top 6? Well these legends I want to train with are Jean Claude Van Damme, Dolph Lundgren, Carl Weathers, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Chuck Norris, and Sylvester Stallone. These Hollywood legends set the stage for their physique and training that inspired me to begin training myself.
While the order of appearance does not reflect the ranking of each individual, I gave each one a score that shows which one I would most like to train with (even though I would love to train with every single one of them!)
First up in the list of legendary action heroes that I would want to train with is Van Damme. He was not as motivating to me because I think he might be TOO nice. With that in mind, I give his motivation factor an 8/10. His physique was something I always wanted to achieve myself - lean and muscular. Being my aspiration, I gave him a 10/10 for physique goals. As I mentioned before, his training was very athletic while incorporating an eye on aesthetics, thus Van Damme’s workout an 9/10 in this category. When it came to his x-factor he earns a 7 with an overall score of 34.
Dolph Lundgren has always motivated the hell out of me, inspiring me to train hard and put in the effort to achieve my dream body. This motivation score is granted a 9. While his muscular development was nothing short of amazing, it wasn’t 100% the physique that I dreamed of having, however I still wanted to resemble him somewhat. Here he earns an 8.5. Dolph Lundgren’s workout was almost exclusively athletic until starring in Rocky IV and moved to light weight and high reps. In this category, he earns a 7. That x-factor and what it meant to me earned him an 8 with an overall score of 32.5.
The next action hero that I would love to workout with is Carl Weathers. In the motivation category, he was nothing short of amazing to me. I know that getting a training session in with him would push me to new limits - here he earns a resounding 10. With great muscular development and leanness, something I aspired to have too, I give him a 9.5. Carl Weathers’ workouts, while impressive, were not exactly my favorite. There are a few things I would change, so I give him 7.5. The x-factor he brings to the table got ranked an 8 with a final score of 35.
How could any action hero list exist without the inclusion of Arnold Schwarzenegger? Knowing that training with him would push me past what I wouldn’t want to do he earns a 10/10. His physique was something that almost everyone in the 80s and 90s wanted, including some of my aspirations myself. Here, he earns an 8.5. Schwarzenegger’s workout, with his Golden Six, was an inspiration for some of my own training as well as some of the training programs I’ve written these days. Here, Arnold earns a 9. His x-factor, bringing that little bit extra to the table makes him one of the most ideal training parters around, giving him a 10 and an overall score of 37.5.
Number 5 on this list is the legendary Chuck Norris. In my opinion, he wouldn’t bet the most motivating out of this list to me (that doesn’t mean he wouldn’t at all) so he earns a 7. Norris’ physique was not exactly what I aspired to have or related to that well, so he earns a 5. With a training style least similar to mine, I have to give him a 6. That x-factor he brings to the table however earns a 9/10 with a final score of 27.
If you know anything about me and what got me into training in the first place as well as who I modeled myself after, you know I would have to include Sylvester Stallone. Knowing he would push me to train hard and be a good parter, I give him a 9.5. Sly had the perfect balance of leanness and muscular development, something I related to in my aspirations overall. This perfect relation gives him a 10/10. With an impressive training split that showed his work ethic and with a style very close to the way I train myself, I have to give Stallone’s workouts a 9.5 out of 10 here. When it comes to Sly’s x-factor, how much I admired him, his movies, and everything he meant to me growing up in the 80s and 90s - he earns a perfect 10 here. With an overall score of 39.5 out of 40, Sylvester Stallone is hands down the one I want to train with the most.
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@athleanx
@athleanx Год назад
Wondering what chest exercises you should be doing and which ones you can avoid altogether? Here I ranked chest exercises from best to worst to help you decide which ones should be in your training program - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ykQlXirszbo.html
@seankelly7481
@seankelly7481 2 года назад
Lundgren would be interesting to train with "It's too heavy I can't" "If you die you die"🤣
@patricktraichal9287
@patricktraichal9287 2 года назад
"I must break you."
@mattfazio997
@mattfazio997 2 года назад
Dolph Lundgren is a Fullbright scholar as well. He has the science to back up his claim on your life.
@cetus835
@cetus835 2 года назад
Haha. Damn you are right
@TopStrikerMaverick
@TopStrikerMaverick 2 года назад
“You will lose”
@CraftDPham
@CraftDPham 2 года назад
W
@ariald869
@ariald869 2 года назад
Dolph Lundgren is literally a Superman. Extremely aesthetic physique, great athlete, charming actor and educated scientist.
@ExploreLearnEnglishWithGeorge
@ExploreLearnEnglishWithGeorge 2 года назад
yeh, I agree...when young he looked like from a different planet
@musicandlyricslove
@musicandlyricslove Год назад
Wrong, he is literally He Man
@syms85
@syms85 Год назад
Yes he IS Heman!
@illestlines2408
@illestlines2408 Год назад
he is a fighter, the most important
@syms85
@syms85 Год назад
Heman hands down the most important. Literally master of the universe!
@senecaknowledge2274
@senecaknowledge2274 2 года назад
Sylvester Stallone’s impact is immeasurable, he has inspired generations. I’m forever indebted to him and the influence he’s had upon my life.
@raymonkravagna278
@raymonkravagna278 2 года назад
How did he influence you in his life by being a successful writer and actor or was it something else?
@petermapp5988
@petermapp5988 2 года назад
@@raymonkravagna278 Everyone is influenced differently.
@raymonkravagna278
@raymonkravagna278 2 года назад
@@petermapp5988 doesn't really answer my question at all
@duaneprice4092
@duaneprice4092 2 года назад
Same ☝🏾😐
@TanveerKhan-mb6bd
@TanveerKhan-mb6bd 2 года назад
@Seneca I am with you. Same has happened for me after watching his movie Rocky, all series...By God's grace, I come from India and now in Amsterdam inspired by his movie..how it did, is a long story, sometime over ☕️..
@edwinrabell1477
@edwinrabell1477 2 года назад
Vandamme has been an inspiration since he was a child. From my point of view, it has the most aesthetic, symmetrical and balanced body. It would be a privilege to train with him.
@zeo4481
@zeo4481 2 года назад
Stalone is the guy we aspire to be. Arnold is the guy we know we never can be but can still admire on the hill of bodybuilding!
@huwhitecavebeast1972
@huwhitecavebeast1972 2 года назад
Dolph is the guy I aspire to be, he is the most similar to me in terms of genetics.
@MikeJohnMentzer
@MikeJohnMentzer Месяц назад
You can't look like Arnold without steroids
@blastradius9136
@blastradius9136 2 года назад
Stallone is a motivated beast and he's still training hard to this day. High respects to this man.
@robertarnold7187
@robertarnold7187 2 года назад
He's also admittedly a human growth hormone user, but each to their own.
@blastradius9136
@blastradius9136 2 года назад
@@robertarnold7187 Dude everybody uses some type of steroid to build their body. So what. Still does not diminish Stallone's accomplishments.
@robertarnold7187
@robertarnold7187 2 года назад
@@blastradius9136 I don't believe I said that. I've used many in my lifetime, and still run test. I'm just saying that Stallone gets a lot of help from HGH. I've used that as well in my 30 years in the gym. Bodybuilding, heavy weight training, and Highland Fames Heavy events. I've tried pretty much everything when it comes to ped's. I'm 53 still train hard, but I can't afford HGH and its usually counterfeit at least here in Canada. That was my point about Stallone.
@etofok
@etofok 2 года назад
@@robertarnold7187 why would you not use it at his age and wealth
@robertarnold7187
@robertarnold7187 2 года назад
@@etofok I would. Lol All I said was he's got help and he admits it.
@user-gv8vh1gz2b
@user-gv8vh1gz2b 2 года назад
I have to put Carl Weathers at the top of my list. As a boy, I remember seeing the movie scene where he takes a phone call while swimming in a pool. I was blown away by how awesome his shoulders and arms looked. I totally wanted to get that same physique.
@brentbel1348
@brentbel1348 2 года назад
Rocky IV
@huwhitecavebeast1972
@huwhitecavebeast1972 2 года назад
He was awesome, he was always very likable to me. I thought he was great as Chubbs Peterson lol.
@jameskotarak4980
@jameskotarak4980 2 года назад
I trained in a muscle head gym in the early 70s. Everyone wanted to be Arnold. We all trained like Arnold and that gym produced some amazing physiques. I can’t even tell you how many bodybuilding contests were won from that gym both locally and nationally. Arnold will always be the standard.
@adrianvedoy4768
@adrianvedoy4768 2 года назад
I'd choose Jeff. He's not on the list but he's motivated me to do things I never thought I could.
@htmlclass23
@htmlclass23 2 года назад
BIG FACTS!!!!!
@BadassKenway535
@BadassKenway535 2 года назад
Me too!
@hellothereyes4089
@hellothereyes4089 2 года назад
Agree
@vincec4253
@vincec4253 2 года назад
Same
@netmindr32
@netmindr32 2 года назад
Agreed!
@decacards5250
@decacards5250 2 года назад
Sly Stallone hands down! I watched him in grade school in Rocky. As a chubby teen, watching him in Rocky 3 & 4, made me get into shape, learned to box to keep the bullies away. Loved the Rambo sequels. Now in his '70's, he's still an inspiration.
@whisky3822
@whisky3822 2 года назад
Same to me.
@DanielJamesMillar
@DanielJamesMillar Год назад
For me it's Carl Weathers. No one can give Arnold an arm-wrestle-hand-shake like Carl. And in the image of him featured in this video, his physique is pure perfection.
@strixt
@strixt 2 года назад
Have to go with Jean Claude for this. Great combination of athletic ability and muscle definition.
@hardnewstakenharder
@hardnewstakenharder 2 года назад
He's the only one with actual combat sports experience.
@ryancopetti3850
@ryancopetti3850 2 года назад
@@hardnewstakenharder chuck norris as well
@Blit-X-TVLive
@Blit-X-TVLive 2 года назад
All day son!
@vextract4662
@vextract4662 2 года назад
Point sparring and full contact are two different worlds inside the lines I've done both so I'd go with JCVD or Weathers as a pro football player to even make a team is absolutely brutal llus the personality I like the in your face challenges.
@dionysis8680
@dionysis8680 2 года назад
he is probably the healthier of the bunch.
@davidk8677
@davidk8677 2 года назад
Since joining Athlean X, Jeff has given me exactly what I've needed...Heart, Lungs, Strength & Stamina. My vote goes to Jeff!
@vee_loww9940
@vee_loww9940 2 года назад
ditto!!!
@kashifgul5110
@kashifgul5110 2 года назад
Haha I can second that. I been working out for about 20 odd years. Been following Jeff for about 6 years now. My physique surely changed after following him.
@davidadams3275
@davidadams3275 2 года назад
I'm a fan of all of them, but as someone who was aged 6-12 when all JCVD's best movies to come out he was my favourite as a kid. The training montages in bloodsport and kickboxer were badass. I trained myself to do the perfect JCVD airborne split roundhouse by the age of 12, no chance I can do it now at 37 post spinal fusion though
@waredneck1977
@waredneck1977 2 года назад
Excuses
@seanchambers2672
@seanchambers2672 2 года назад
“No chance I can do it now…” Not with that attitude you can’t. 😂
@huwhitecavebeast1972
@huwhitecavebeast1972 2 года назад
Bloodsport was my favorite movie when I saw it, I think I was 11.
@nikolaosbakis4344
@nikolaosbakis4344 Год назад
I’m the same age and had a similar experience. Started TKD at age 8 just to do that kick
@spandel100
@spandel100 2 года назад
Unquestionably Stallone...he was the reason that I attended gym 10 hours a week during my post high school years.It was an attainable physique.I could go so far as to say he was my idol.Thank you Sly.
@MrDumdumkilla
@MrDumdumkilla 2 года назад
Lou and Arnold were the best idk how people look up to Stallone maybe because he wasn't big 🤣🤣🤣
@haywoodjblome4768
@haywoodjblome4768 Год назад
@@MrDumdumkilla The comment literally said "it was an attainable physique". Maybe some people don't look up to Arnold as much because they know they'd need to be juiced to the gills to look anything remotely like them
@kartana
@kartana 2 года назад
I was a big Stallone fan growing up but I always thought JCVD had the best physique when it comes to muscled definition and still being able to do all kinds of crazy moves.
@Lanse1984
@Lanse1984 2 года назад
Agreed
@chronicler2313
@chronicler2313 2 года назад
Van damme personally is my favorite growing up. Van damne if Im correct said if someone can get through a ballerina workout they can get through any fitness routine
@columkenn
@columkenn 2 года назад
No Retreat, No Surrender))
@someoneonyoutube1993
@someoneonyoutube1993 2 года назад
Bruce Lee for me. Absolute strength and body control. But Sylvester motivates with his dedication ( he has his own full gym at home).
@someoneonyoutube1993
@someoneonyoutube1993 2 года назад
Absolutely!
@davidk8677
@davidk8677 2 года назад
I agree! Bruce Lee was ahead of everybody else and a great innovator on so many things.
@eugenegrasshopper1161
@eugenegrasshopper1161 2 года назад
Bruce Lee had some of the best lats Ive ever seen
@Darkseid300
@Darkseid300 2 года назад
@Adrian Hill When Muhammad Ali ask you on how to get your box skills faster then you know your a bad ass
@laveos82
@laveos82 2 года назад
That wasn’t a choice.
@DarylConant
@DarylConant 2 года назад
As a former student of Vince Gironda his workouts were brutal and I would have no other person train me. Many people don't understand his training and he knew what was needed for everyone individually. He trained Carl for a role he was playing and he succeeded. Vince could transform anyone. I made unbelievable gains under his guidance, people thought I was on steroids. I continue to train and teach his methods today. Greatest trainer of all time. I even own most of his original equipment that was in his gym so that I can continue to perform the exercises he taught me.
@satori03
@satori03 Год назад
I agree with you
@rapmeister1000
@rapmeister1000 2 года назад
I gotta go with Carl Weathers. One thing you missed, is that he too was an athlete before being an actor. He played pro football. I think that would make him a great motivator. Total body workouts were my jam in my younger days as a martial artist, boxer, wrestler, and power lifter. My volume was nowhere near what his was, so a few points off there. He’s quite a bit bigger than me. I’m just 5’ 9” and my prime fighting weight was 175-190. But due to the near perfect balance of his physique (ripped without ridiculous mass), I can still relate. Lastly, he always came off as a tough guy, that was so cool, smooth, and knew how to have fun. I can vibe with that personality all day.
@Eddie29540
@Eddie29540 2 года назад
It’s Jean Claude Van Damme for me. I grew up watching all his movies and I would get so motivated after seeing them. Just like you felt about Sylvester Stallone I felt about JCVD. His physique appeared to be very attainable and it was the way I wanted to look. This was a great video Jeff. Keep putting out the amazing content. You motivate me to workout as well and I’ve incorporated the things you have taught on your channel into my exercise routine and seen great results.
@robertnguyen9493
@robertnguyen9493 2 года назад
Definitely Van Damme, after Bruce Lee he was one of my biggest motivations in fitness and martial arts. The movie Kickboxer is what instilled my love for Muay Thai.
@KenanTurkiye
@KenanTurkiye 2 года назад
0:12 You put Arnie there and we are supposed to pick other guys?! Come on lol
@bryanricketts8637
@bryanricketts8637 2 года назад
i'd do a couple of Lines with Van Damme LoL
@justinmacarrhur1924
@justinmacarrhur1924 2 года назад
Van damme looked the best. And had the best genes. Too bad hollywood evil got him and destroyed his career.
@justinmacarrhur1924
@justinmacarrhur1924 2 года назад
@@KenanTurkiye arnie doesn't look better than van damme.
@a1pr0n10
@a1pr0n10 2 года назад
All of them are an inspiration for me. As a kid I always loved watching their movies, they always motivated me in accomplishing things. But choosing I’ll go with JCVD, was the one that always standed out the most and my main inspiration. Till this day he will forever be one of my motives to keep pushing myself.
@TrevorsLifeLessons
@TrevorsLifeLessons 2 года назад
Jeff you make some of the best content on RU-vid for fitness! Thank you 🙏🏽
@GymGarageMan
@GymGarageMan 2 года назад
Gotta be Sly in rocky 4 got me and a whole generation into training still pushing it to the limit in my 50s no gym just WILLPOWER!!!!
@michael43567
@michael43567 2 года назад
"DRAGOOOOOOO"
@luceinbattaglia9425
@luceinbattaglia9425 2 года назад
Exactely🔝👏
@Quantum3691
@Quantum3691 2 года назад
Stallone's body transformation with each subsequent film is quite impressive. It just kept getting better and better after the first Rocky film.
@gricius
@gricius 2 года назад
don't forget hes on PEDs
@polkod
@polkod 2 года назад
Bam my pick as well.
@dianadambrosio1
@dianadambrosio1 Год назад
Omg This video is just so perfect. Thank you so very much for this Jeff. Your honesty paired with your knowledge and unbiased and sometimes biased opinions I think was so inspiring and enjoyable to watch. I have been a personal trainer since 85 and I was always inspired by all of these guys and also the women along the way so this was just a joy to watch ! Thank you so much
@tgray0379
@tgray0379 10 дней назад
This was such a fun video! I would have loved to train with Van Damme personally. thanks for sharing!
@forrestlonefight
@forrestlonefight 2 года назад
JCVD for me! As a kid I worked relentlessly on my flexibility which I have carried over into adulthood and kept me limber and injury free. Spinning heel kicks for life! Even if I can’t do those now…🤣
@thomasgriffin2326
@thomasgriffin2326 2 года назад
Lol same. I wanted to do the splits soooooo bad. Never could quite get there. Nothing beats the spinning heel kick!
@carterhunzeker6166
@carterhunzeker6166 2 года назад
Don’t forget Carl Weathers trained one of the best golfers of all time AND survived having his hand bitten off by an Alligator!
@ThatsTheWun
@ThatsTheWun 2 года назад
OMG 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 this comment is gold!!!!!!
@ThatsTheWun
@ThatsTheWun 2 года назад
Chubs…..you took his hand….
@decacards5250
@decacards5250 2 года назад
He started as a pro football player for the LA Rams. Fred (Hunter) Dryer was on the team as well.
@Dakhanavar99
@Dakhanavar99 2 года назад
Except his arm who was ripped off by the Predator! 😂
@xavierb322
@xavierb322 Год назад
Happy Gilmore
@henrympittman6452
@henrympittman6452 2 года назад
Carl Weathers - I always loved how he looked in clothes especially when he wore a suit or just slack and a tie in Action Jackson, Rocky, or the beginning of the movie Predator. He was proportionate for his height and size.
@huwhitecavebeast1972
@huwhitecavebeast1972 2 года назад
He'd be the ultimate coach.
@theervinalliance6339
@theervinalliance6339 2 года назад
Sly has always been who I’d like to look like since I was a kid as well. Great video and list , your videos are what I watch to get me motivated and I wanted to say thanks!!!
@larryn9031
@larryn9031 2 года назад
Carl Weathers - most relatable in terms of height and size. His physique and ability to motivate is unmatched to me. Not to mention, he’s just too cool with that swag on 10 at all times 😎
@djcastano1180
@djcastano1180 2 года назад
You sit up, tired from the Gironda set he put you through. You “we’ll do it tomorrow….tomorrow.” Carl “come on Larry! There is no tomorrow! There is no tomorrow!”
@caliphjones2716
@caliphjones2716 2 года назад
Arnold couldn't even run right though! Lol 🤣🤣🤣... Same list just push Carl up to #1 Sly #2 Arnold #3
@erikmurray3661
@erikmurray3661 2 года назад
I totally agree with you
@hman2912
@hman2912 2 года назад
Gator got his hand
@iamnex2c
@iamnex2c 2 года назад
THERE IS NO TOMORROW!!!!
@perochialjoe
@perochialjoe 2 года назад
I'd choose Dolph Lundgren for sure. He still looks great, he's trained for practical strength, and his physique is achievable for naturals. I'm not trying to get shredded like Stallone or jump on gear to get huge like Arnold after all.
@thomasdestefano4086
@thomasdestefano4086 2 года назад
They were all on gear
@mjcole12
@mjcole12 2 года назад
Arnold #1! He's the one that inspired me to start training as a skinny, bullied young boy after watching him in the movie Pumping Iron! Altered my life forever!
@jonathanhayden7726
@jonathanhayden7726 Год назад
More videos like this!!! So entertaining I didn't want it to end. Thank you
@paulblack3608
@paulblack3608 2 года назад
Arnold hands down. Brought bodybuilding into the mainstream in the 70's and made it desirable to an entire generation. Sly is awesome too. What about famous bad guy Bolo Yeung? Epic arms and chest development. Honestly, all these guys are an inspiration to me over the years. Staying inspired is critical to keeping at it. Cheers.
@jessem_i31
@jessem_i31 2 года назад
I would have loved to see Bolo Yeung in this list. He's the guy who's physique I could most relate to.
@AllFather-TheStoicGod
@AllFather-TheStoicGod 2 года назад
Is that Arnold off-season and during his body building career (during the injection phase of anabolic steroid use) or post-bodybuilding career going into acting full time? 🤔
@ALC0A021
@ALC0A021 2 года назад
Bolo Yeung yes
@spacepope-1
@spacepope-1 2 года назад
@@AllFather-TheStoicGod i think his build in Commando is a good middle ground, certainly attainable
@AllFather-TheStoicGod
@AllFather-TheStoicGod 2 года назад
@@spacepope-1 Right, that would be post-bodybuilding. No real vascularity by size and strength still there. A good look, still needs a decent routine to maintain.
@zenchestnuts
@zenchestnuts 2 года назад
Bruce Lee for motivation and inspiration! The physique/Actionability was incredible. As for Physique, Carl Weathers. I switched to Tai Chi at 29 exclusively having started Martial Arts at 9 but boosted 1000 times at 12 after enter the dragon! in 1973! Still going strong with Tai Chi and teaching that for a living. I've gone with band training exclusively since lockdown. As for cardio I cycle and run.
@biggusdickkus2956
@biggusdickkus2956 2 года назад
Yep Bruce was.. Is still the best far as I'm concerned, great lateral spread so fit looking. Walked like a cat pounced like one too, his whole manner and bearing screamed style and utmost confidence in himself. I dunno how many lamp posts l high kicked coming out of my 8th or 8th viewing in 4 weeks of one of his movies, l was 16 when l first saw his films, all l wanted was to have that kind of physique muscled but not overly so but just right for his cat like moves. I'm 65 now and still get a thrill when l see him on the screen, that combination of just the right look and ability only comes once in a lifetime. When l put on a dvd of his I'm 16 again coming out the cinema with some of my mates all kicking and punching towards each other and making his vocal sounds, did l feel daft ? Nope and still don't he inspired people he was the best.
@zenchestnuts
@zenchestnuts 2 года назад
@@biggusdickkus2956 He was at his peak and created a timeless classic to be enjoyed over and over.
@dnantis
@dnantis Год назад
Although, Bruce was like a mini version of Arnold, that we all know his physique, would be very difficult to achieved !!
@michaelivey7517
@michaelivey7517 Год назад
I have to say, why wasn't bruce on this list? But then again, there are so many that could have been chosen for it. I guess if you had to pick six. But still, if you can put chuck norris on that list, whom I admire and respect tremendously to, then Bruce Lee should have been there. At least you can bet that chuck and bruce were "all natural" tho. Not sure the same can be said about the others.
@victorfergn
@victorfergn Год назад
70's
@marksimonetti9244
@marksimonetti9244 Год назад
Always worked out but when Rocky came out he has inspired me to a new level since I'm 67 and still lifting strong. And I'm also Italian. Great channel Jeff
@francescomanier1246
@francescomanier1246 7 месяцев назад
I would rank ‘em the same way for the top 3: Sly, Arnold and “Apollo”! Keep moving forward! 💪🏼🙌🏼🙏🏼
@drewdahg
@drewdahg 2 года назад
Sly is the winner. One thing that you didn't mention is his devotion to stay in shape and work out so hard over the decades he's been doing it. Can never think of a time where the camera has caught him in average or bad shape. He is someone I would love to meet and talk with. Definitely an inspiration!!
@KaosRunes
@KaosRunes 2 года назад
In the movie where he fought Robert de Niro Stallone did have less muscle mass and was a little flabby but he had to slow his training down due to his health and age. Plus he fell out of movie popularity for a while in favor of new younger ones so he probably didn't see much of a necessity to train as hard, honestly it's the same with Schwarzenegger nowadays. I think Jean Claude still is going strong as is Dolph if I'm not mistaken.
@jbeechuk
@jbeechuk 2 года назад
@@KaosRunes Grudge Match….yeah Stallone did lose weight, but only because he didn’t want to make DeNiro look too bad. They were supposed to be almost the same weight.
@KaosRunes
@KaosRunes 2 года назад
@@jbeechuk Robert de Niro should have just bulked up to match Stallone not the other way around.
@jbeechuk
@jbeechuk 2 года назад
@@KaosRunes Well, DeNiro added weight, while Sly lost weight…at least that’s what Stallone said. Makes sense….DeNiro would have looked 2 weight divisions lighter than Stallone otherwise.
@KaosRunes
@KaosRunes 2 года назад
@@jbeechuk I didn't know that
@athleanx
@athleanx 2 года назад
*NEW “FAST ACTION” Q&A* - Leave your most burning question about this video or any other training, PT or nutrition question within the first 2 hours of this video’s release (AS A SEPARATE COMMENT!!) and I will pick 8 to get a detailed reply from me right here in the comments. Answers will be posted within the first 24-48 hours of you leaving the question. Good luck!
@LisaSamaritan
@LisaSamaritan 2 года назад
How would you train, when you have one side of the chest that is kind of normal looking and the other one is all flat...
@mikestarshak13
@mikestarshak13 2 года назад
Hey Jeff! I'm a new follower/fan of your workout channel. I'm 58 and have been playing baseball since I was six. I took 18yrs off after I got married and raised my kids and went back to baseball 3yrs ago. Doing well, all things considered, but would like to up my game and looking for a challenging routine to help me. I pitch, play middle infield and catch. 5'9", 170lbs. Thanks and keep up the great work! (Shout out to Jessie too!)
@omarsalim3376
@omarsalim3376 2 года назад
Hey Jeff does lifting weights accalerate hair thinning and baldness
@harleywatt6427
@harleywatt6427 2 года назад
I watch you video about workouts and how to train so I mean there are to exercises I would like to know more about if you could make a video about them jumping jacks and inverted sit-ups
@indade
@indade 2 года назад
No Bruce?
@billb4696
@billb4696 2 года назад
This is the coolest video you have ever done and I have been watching for YEARS!
@HariOmRadhaKrishna
@HariOmRadhaKrishna 2 года назад
Jean Claude Van Damme. Perfect 40. I am a martial artist, who does yoga, but includes some regular strength training. I like his mix, & mellow motivation style.
@DMillz-wk5xp
@DMillz-wk5xp 2 года назад
I’d go with Stallone, Carl Weathers, Arnold, Dolph, Van Damme, then Chuck. And I agree, I’m instantly motivated to workout watching Rocky movies and listening to Rocky IV soundtrack. I currently have 7 out of the 10 tracks on my workout playlist on my phone at all times.
@batlevi2247
@batlevi2247 2 года назад
Same bro, Rocky motivates me to workout!
@yuka6536
@yuka6536 2 года назад
"no easy way out" is my #1 workout song
@shapiroballantyne
@shapiroballantyne 2 года назад
Carl Weathers - excellent physique. I choose his physique over others on the list. Training... Van Dame would be an excellent workout partner... because he would be training with weights in order to build a great physique but also to train for the martial arts: use of body coordination to generate power.
@rambomoore381
@rambomoore381 2 года назад
Haha, ok so train with those guys over 7 time Mr. Olympia (most built physique)? ok
@Nghilifa
@Nghilifa 2 года назад
@@rambomoore381 He never said he wanted to be a bodybuilder.
@bigb6046
@bigb6046 2 года назад
100% Carl Weathers. He is the only one that looks like a flat out athlete and not just a roided gym rat.
@Onmyfacepls
@Onmyfacepls 2 года назад
Arnold first for me but Weathers definitely second. They both have such amazing symmetry and like it was previously said, Weathers has an athlete look that seems to embody speed and endurance.
@caza728
@caza728 8 месяцев назад
@@bigb6046Do you think Carl Weathers is a better athlete than Van Damme?
@ZachJersey
@ZachJersey 2 года назад
Fantastic concept for a video, I'd love to see more like this. After you've laid everything out like that, I think I'll go with Carl Weathers.
@dietrickvann.2748
@dietrickvann.2748 2 года назад
At 6’7” I relate to Dolf best. I trained with him twice in LA. But I happen to have also trained regularly with Arnold during the 90’s and know that his style was superior to all other guys in terms of muscle stimulation. Arnold also showed me how to not do tons of cardio but rather adjust diet to stay lean. This keeps the number of free radicals lower, slowing down aging. Stallone, a nice guy to spend time with, is just burning himself up. He looks old because of it. I also met and trained with JCvD and unfortunately have to say he is the biggest a-hole in have ever met in the movie business. Stallone, Arnold and Dolf being one of the nicest from own experience. I never met Chuck or Carl.
@eduardobrigas4177
@eduardobrigas4177 2 года назад
Nice stories, I'm a fan of JCvD and I'm sure you're right about him 😂
@BernardoLMdeBem
@BernardoLMdeBem 2 года назад
This remember me an interview in which Fabrício Werdum said he saw Van Damme kicking another actor for real showing himself off for no reason. Fabrício, who was participating in that movie, got pissed, and find himself thinking "não me importo que ele seja o Van Damme, se ele fizer isso comigo, eu quebro ele" (I don't care he is the Van Damme, if he kicks me like this, I'll destroy him). 😂
@chlorophyll6154
@chlorophyll6154 2 года назад
You American bruh?
@BernardoLMdeBem
@BernardoLMdeBem 2 года назад
@@chlorophyll6154 You're asking me, or someone else above?
@chlorophyll6154
@chlorophyll6154 2 года назад
@@BernardoLMdeBem I'm asking that Dietrich but if you want to answer to that's okay
@rkn7russell7
@rkn7russell7 2 года назад
Sly was always being motivated by some Greek tragedy in his life, it was the guys around Rocky that motivated me, Creed being my favorite with the technical aspects of training in R3. But Mickey was right there with his old school regimen and his craggy voice encouraging you to “crap thunder” or chase chickens and run around with logs on your back. Mickey’s workouts were or are the most fun. Sometimes I can hear Mickey’s voice in my head doing a farmer’s walk with 5 gallon water jugs I bought from Home Depot As far as physique in my younger days Stallone hands down. Now that I am 57 and soft…I’d take Chuck Norris just to get back to a decent starting point…but I like wine and comfort food which is on me
@Chazman2705
@Chazman2705 2 года назад
Get up Rob, get up ya bum!
@Murm1713
@Murm1713 2 года назад
If I was a guy I would definitely pick Sly. He is so motivating! In fact after his first movie my husband who never exercised a day in his life actually went out and ran down to the corner gas station. On the way back he sprained his ankle! 😂
@principe7779
@principe7779 2 года назад
😂😂
@davidbritton5627
@davidbritton5627 2 года назад
This was such a badass video! Loved it
@JJ-fh2qn
@JJ-fh2qn 2 года назад
Love this. When I was a kid, I liked Jean-Claude Van Damme, but who REALLY got my respect was Bolo Yeung. Scary dude, and close to my height, so more relatable.
@rickmurphy4895
@rickmurphy4895 2 года назад
JCVD for me. Huge street fighter fan growing up, and seeing him as Guile with the ridiculous biceps and flip kicks made him very memorable. Carl Weathers is a runner up because of Predator. Arnold is iconic but always seemed unachievable for my body type.
@mando6599
@mando6599 2 года назад
Bloodsport was a fun movie for me.
@fredfredburger5150
@fredfredburger5150 2 года назад
JCVD in his prime could bench 300lb. There's a reason he was nicknamed "The Muscles from Brussels"
@mrx1333
@mrx1333 2 года назад
Arnold's body type was a dream for me too but not realistic! JCVD's body type is more realistic for me, even if I'm 45!
@PhilippeOrlando
@PhilippeOrlando 2 года назад
well, yes and we all know why.
@bradfarrahgerwing154
@bradfarrahgerwing154 2 года назад
@@fredfredburger5150 my 12 year old brother was 145 pounds and could freeweight 200lb 8 times ......he had half the football team scared of him in grade 8....too bad he blew his back up late 20s from steroids and overtraininģ
@03blaird
@03blaird 11 месяцев назад
Van Damme was the most unique imo. Had the physique, a legit martial arts background, but also a finesse/flexibility from his ballet training. Total package.
@talljono
@talljono Год назад
This is good stuff! I'll work out with all of you every day 💪
@crazybrains29
@crazybrains29 2 года назад
I'd choose Carl Weathers &, Stallone as a tie for 2nd. I'd absolutely love to train with both of them together and have my own Rocky 3 moment 🥊. But as a Martial Arts, of course, JCVD would be my top choice 🥋
@thomasbarron4857
@thomasbarron4857 2 года назад
Arnold # 1. His Encyclopedia was my bible in the gym. Would like to see his updated workouts and diet plans now. Stallone # 2. He was a huge motivator and increased the level of internal competitor in me. Would love to cut down to muscularity from Rambo 1-3.
@johnwesley6929
@johnwesley6929 2 года назад
I still have the book. Need to be carefull with the super updated stuff. These people think they are machines with all the stuff they take
@carieyounginsurance
@carieyounginsurance 2 года назад
As a woman I can appreciate this video- I also was a child of the 80’s- black belt and Into martial arts (spent 8 years in Tae Kwon Do and it shaped my entire life) I loved Van Damme - his flexibility is unbelievable and his martial arts style I really loved. Also he was just plain HOT and that accent? But Rocky will always be one of my favorite movies of all time - I love the whole story of coming from being down and out to winning it all and how Sly Stallone really made that character. I appreciate the athleticism and how you just want to conquer the world after watching that movie. He’s a great role model for fitness even at his age of 70 plus! At 49, I’m still a weight lifter, into nutrition and overall love bad ass men and women who are FIT and living a great life!
@petermapp5988
@petermapp5988 2 года назад
This has been a educational one.You answered my WHY s regarding these men.
@David_Watts
@David_Watts 2 года назад
Gotta go with JCVD... always saw his physique as the one I wanted to follow, and even thought that was my build, even with me being shorter. And the flexibility was the definition of athleticism to me. GREAT video topic... different
@benny5846
@benny5846 2 года назад
"Its not about how hard you can hit, it's about how hard you can get hit and keep going" - SlyStallone 💪
@JoeBuck207
@JoeBuck207 2 года назад
Eye roll.
@grahamodom2819
@grahamodom2819 2 года назад
@@JoeBuck207 Why? It’s such a great quote!
@chronicler2313
@chronicler2313 2 года назад
Stallone just about had tears in my eyes when i first heard him quote that. Thats how much of an impact that was and is
@tjt2383
@tjt2383 2 года назад
Seeing how shredded Sly was in Rambo 4 at age 60+ was super impressive.
@heinzfuchs5957
@heinzfuchs5957 Год назад
First of, absolutely love this video! Always been a big 80s/90s action/martial arts movie fanatic..all these guys have given me some sort of inspiration and motivation.. If I was forced to pick one, I'd go with van Damme..not only is the "cheesy" Kickboxer my all-time favorite, but it has actually inspired me to visit Thailand at the age of 16, roughly 20 years ago. Since then I have visited Thailand, the Philippines and other southeast Asian countries on a yearly basis and live in the Philippines now. Thanks Jeff 🦾
@dave6972
@dave6972 2 года назад
Sly. Always. What has always impressed me about Sly is his ability to modify his training to achieve his goals. Additionally, sense I have climbed higher in experience (insert gotten older) I appreciate his acceptance of his physical limitations due to age. Sly is a lifetime role model.
@davidg4612
@davidg4612 2 года назад
I wish I was born with a body that could be shaped to look like Dolph. But training my ass off can go towards Sly. Also great.
@hiit8720
@hiit8720 2 года назад
Who is Sly? Sylvester Stallone as Rocky?
@dave6972
@dave6972 2 года назад
@@hiit8720 Sly is a weird way to shorten Sylvester. Like calling someone named Richard Dick
@moniqrupley6019
@moniqrupley6019 2 года назад
Is there anything sexier than him in the tank top in Rocky with his arms over his head. Don't think so. I know Adrian is shy and all but get it girl!
@johncap6495
@johncap6495 2 года назад
Real-life nickname for Sylvester
@matmobile1373
@matmobile1373 2 года назад
Awesome video and idea! Nice departure from instructional vids. Really enjoyed learning more behind the scenes training info about my movies heroes from the 80s and 90s. Keep it up Jeff!
@richardberry5984
@richardberry5984 2 года назад
Great list, Jeff! Solid analysis and ranking. And I can tell you made this list coming from your heart. Stay the course, Coach!
@williebean2333
@williebean2333 2 года назад
You can't go wrong with any of the six! Learn from all and figure out what works for you. All 6 legendary for motivation in my book💪🏽
@myTERAexperience
@myTERAexperience 2 года назад
"C'mon, do eeet, what are you waiting for?!" Hear that everytime you're struggling with weights...trying to reach that mile in cardio... 😅
@oswb8225
@oswb8225 2 года назад
Jeff. Great video. Old guy like me, I aspired to be any of these great athletes. Arnie’s incredible physique inspired me to do some lifting in my early 20’s. I pursued alpinism and rock climbing as I aged; it has been my passion for decades now. Now in my mid 50’s; I am lifting more to maintain solid strength. Lifting has always been close to my heart, but it is so hard to gain. Scaling vertical walls of ice and rock is easier. For me; Van Damme is the top athlete. Love your videos. The last couple of winters I have gained a lot of strength with your advice. Jeff, you are an inspiration.
@djrickmendez255
@djrickmendez255 2 года назад
Being that I'm 5-10, I'm going with Sylvester Stallone as #1 and Jean Claude Van Dam #2! Great detailed video, breakdown and well thought out!
@bcyes409
@bcyes409 2 года назад
As a retired dancer who has discovered weight training recently and loves it, I would go with VanDam.
@miss_tempest
@miss_tempest 2 года назад
I love how you incorporated reliability. im a boxer and was a regional taekwondo champion in my teens. To me, Jean-Claude Van Damme has always been my movie idol.
@ashleyculver5343
@ashleyculver5343 2 года назад
Jeff, in case you hadn't noticed, you're our role model...
@dwaynecunningham2164
@dwaynecunningham2164 2 года назад
Word.
@mrgee9530
@mrgee9530 2 года назад
🤮🤮🤮🤮
@retrospectgaming8754
@retrospectgaming8754 2 года назад
sly is the champ forever. back story is relatable. motivation is unparalelled even among the giants, not only did he achieve the perfect physique and keep it for much longer than most people but he both starred, wrote and produced some of the greatest movies ever made which is something most of the guys on this list only partially did. sly is on a level of his own.
@rigorhead01
@rigorhead01 2 года назад
Great video!
@donpowers633
@donpowers633 2 года назад
I have always thought Arny is the peak of human perfection, but also realize that I could never come close to his physique. Unbelievable list accomplishments... what an inspiration! I always wanted to get on the Sly train, but I just don't have the discipline starve myself :( With all of my injuries from fighting wars and crashing motorcycles, I think I could only ever achieve the Chuck body, but I'd certainly be honored for the comparison. This is the content we need, Jeff!
@mifuneseven947
@mifuneseven947 2 года назад
It's great fun to think about this list! For me it would have to be either Arnold or Sly. The fact that Sly is 75 yrs old and looks better than 99.9% of the guys out there speaks to his commitment.
@bobbosworld6795
@bobbosworld6795 2 года назад
Great video 🙏
@danielsanabria2448
@danielsanabria2448 2 года назад
Well this is so revealing to me. I started training because of watching Conan the barbarian and Rocky. I had posters of Sly and Arnold on my walls all the time. But when you spoke about the training regimen that Stallone had, that's was, coincidentally, the method I was following. I arrived at that method by also by reading Arnold's encyclopedia. And a lot of trail and error, of course. Unbelievable.
@Hovzlozki
@Hovzlozki 2 года назад
For me, my ideal gym partner would be Jeff Cavalier from Athlean X, the man that motivated me to turn my life around. From being too fat to fit into my clothes to now being too muscular to fit into them. So motivation is 10/10 Plus going by the celebs physique you chose, we also have similar height and build, and your physique is what I aim to work towards. So physique is 10/10 Training style: your videos are my training bible so 10/10 And you know the x-factor is there, a man that knows how to joke around while be serious about the things that you need to be serious about 10/10
@Deli__007
@Deli__007 2 года назад
While this comes across as a complete kiss arse post, I completely agree with everything you've said.
@rlisssteele5063
@rlisssteele5063 2 года назад
Ok dwight
@proguninc4080
@proguninc4080 2 года назад
@Hovzlozki.... 😆 So lame. 😆
@tiagomota4734
@tiagomota4734 2 года назад
Boring as fuck buddy!
@zanasbliuvas520
@zanasbliuvas520 2 года назад
My choice would be JCVD. I grew watching his movies and he has inspired me a lot. Would be cool to train with him!
@hanshead
@hanshead 2 года назад
Rocky training montages still get me pumped up. I suppose I'll contemplate this on the tree of woe.
@Cinerouquine
@Cinerouquine Год назад
So funny! I used to train with Rocky in my living room for hours when I was young. Still fire up Rocky IV soundtrack to get pumped. Ultimate classic.
@saurabhban1
@saurabhban1 2 года назад
As much as i LOVE Arnold and Sly, I would still want to go with JCVD. And i feel Bruce Lee should have been added to this list since a lot of people just loved his physique and i bet my bottom dollar NO ONE could motivate you in a gym better than him.
@dannythompson1149
@dannythompson1149 2 года назад
My choice is Carl Weathers. With him coaching me and motivating me, I could push myself past that last rep. To get that proof, go back and look at the scene training Rocky in Rocky III
@mexdrago3009
@mexdrago3009 2 года назад
There is no tomorrow! Still think of it when I work out. lol
@vincentenk4449
@vincentenk4449 2 года назад
"The Austrian Oak" was my motivation back then even though I was/am VERY inconsistent with working out. However, when I do get into a regimen that he laid out in The Encyclopedia Of Modern Bodybuilding, it flat out WORKS. That & incorporating Jeffs' stuff! Just need to master the consistency part!
@echochamber4420
@echochamber4420 2 года назад
In high school…probably Dolph, but since I’m not 6’4”, I picked Carl Weathers. Athletic, not too bulky, functionally strong, agile…he had the best achievable physique.
@lizalight4390
@lizalight4390 2 года назад
My #1 pick would most definitely be Dolph Lundgren, his physic, intellect, personality would be a perfect work out partner for me. My #2 choice would be Van Damme. # 3 Sylvester Stallone , great physic , extremely smart, the list goes on and on. Thanks Jeff your videos are filled with great info.
@RipRoaringGarage
@RipRoaringGarage 2 года назад
When Arnold motivated me: I got to the choppa When Chuck Norris motivated me: I walked. I walked hard When Stallone motivated me: I dredd When Lundgren motivated me: I expended When Wheatjers motivated me: I shake hands with Arnold When Van Damme motivated me: I split...
@Kramos_Skate
@Kramos_Skate 2 года назад
😂
@DeeTeaDee
@DeeTeaDee 2 года назад
My main influence was always Sly Stallone as well……specifically in the movie Copland 😂 I pulled it off EFFORTLESSLY 🤗
@hotsky83
@hotsky83 2 года назад
Sweet!. Love that you included Dolph lundgren!
@offroadlegend_xp1390
@offroadlegend_xp1390 2 года назад
Love the content, relatable because everyone's fitness and how they want to look will always be from someone. Most likely the media. At a young age it was Bruce Lee, then Brad Pitt, ronnie coleman, dave bautista. But no one can say mark walhberg isn't insane goals!
@odious2023
@odious2023 2 года назад
I still think Van Damme the best, besides muscles and good looking, he could do things in his prime that the rest of this list couldn't do, watch his flexibility and how gracefully he owns his legs, no one has repeated this until now. His style really unic.
@gpcbr1000
@gpcbr1000 2 года назад
Your rankings are perfect with my own.
@silverback3521
@silverback3521 2 года назад
The crazy thing about Carl Weathers was he intentionally lifted to be smaller to get more acting roles otherwise he easily would have been 245 and could have competed with a pro card. But for me at 41 Chuck is my body type goal at 5ft 6 20 years ago I would have wanted the physique and flexibility of Van Dam. Bless them all and those who have acted on their inspirations.
@CraftDPham
@CraftDPham 2 года назад
respect the list and breakdown. personally for me, Bruce Lee would be the guy i want to train with and pick his brain. he was 5 foot 7 & a half at 140 pounds, i'm at 5'6" 150 (125 being the leanest i ever was while training MMA). he was the one i looked up to the most as a kid, it was like watching my uncle on TV. but out of this list, Sly gets my pick. being from the Philly area, Rocky was the movie everyone watched and everyone wanted to be. with with the Creed movies, seeing him train with Michael B Jordan, i wanted to be in that gym. keep up the Amazon videos Jeff!
@leighkeane7770
@leighkeane7770 2 года назад
I agree 100% I would love to train with Sly, I've always looked up to him, he's the reason I started training when I was a kid. I still listen to the rocky 4 soundtrack when I workout now. Arnie would be second and third would be you. Watching your videos is very inspiring, I'm 50 now and need a kick in the butt sometimes and watching your videos really helps
@fyaworx
@fyaworx 2 года назад
He was trained by Franco columbu, who was arnies training partner
@pianosemigod
@pianosemigod 2 года назад
exceptional video, complete explanations...bravo...for me it has always been stallone, as said in the video, rocky, rambo & of course always the motivational music for any type of exercise...
@michaelhill2300
@michaelhill2300 5 месяцев назад
love how respectful this video is, even when knocking van damma down and im thinking ranking him 1 based on what hes saying still gives him high marks haha
@aharrymarry
@aharrymarry 2 года назад
Seeing Rocky 4 got me training 25 years ago, Dolph looked like a scary Russian machine in that movie.
@jayanthony5049
@jayanthony5049 2 года назад
Dolph for me. As I’m on a push-pull-leg split 6 days with all Saturday’s off. 6’3 188lbs. Jeff you have been a massive inspiration for my transition from 230lbs.
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