One key thing to remember also (and I don't know if they touched on this), is that the concept of "heavy" is relative. I might consider a set of 200 lb bench presses heavy while another guy might only consider it moderate. Your muscle don't know the exact amount your lifting, all they know is how much effort they're producing. So, while you should always train heavy, you should train intelligently. Mass doesn't come just from "heavy" it comes from using more effort than you did the last time. It actually becomes very instinctual too. Obviously if your whole body is quivering just holding the weight, then it's too much for you. There's no shame in reducing weight a little until you find that "sweet spot" where your muscle is being challenged just enough to grow yet not so much that your courting injury. Train heavy, train often, train smart. And R.I.P Mr. Weider💪
Matarazzo had freaking awesome arms and calves. Just freaky!! And none of that synthol shyte either. I see posts online where people are accusing bodybuilders from the 90's, even as far back as the '70's and Arnolds biceps of being full of synthol. Synthol wasn't invented until '96 and I assume took at least a year or two to get well known. Matarazzo had the awesome arms well before '96
Yes, he was the best there was when it came to arms and calves. Mike was just massive over-all. You can see his sheer bulk at 23:43, and the guy in black looks like a little kid. The only person who could rival Mike then was probably Paul Demayo (RIP). Paul was about 2 years younger, just as tall with about the same sized arms and calves, but had bigger thighs and a fuller chest. I think Paul was stronger over-all. Met them both in Boston when just a kid, and was just totally in awe at their massive muscles and intimidating size.
It's 2023 when I write this and 98% of this still holds merit. People want new secrets and new ways hey we are human what works works. If something works don't change it
Funny, years ago, an investigative report had Weider products tested. It didn't do anything, so The report went to interview Joe Weider. Joe Weider's next in command said Joe Weider was out of town but he could answer any questions. The report explained that Weider ads were misleading because the products they sold didn't do anything. The assistant said they never claimed their products did anything. In the meantime, as the video was filming, you could see Joe Weider pacing back and forth, outside of the office, listening to the interview. The report said the ads showed a muscular body builder, insinuating that the products would make you look like that. The assistant's answer? We can't help what people think. After that news program and decided never to try Weider's products.
ameen quarishi There’s actually very strong underlying physiologic science with how weight training works and builds, sculps, and tones the muscular body-it just sounds like “bro science” with how it’s described. But muscularity doesn’t come out of nowhere.
well.. i said hes the greatest powerlifter. i didnt say bodybuilder.. i aint no newb. i know there are many different ways to train for all different goals.. but the guy in the video Ed Coan is a powerlifter.. so he wouldnt want to waste much time on hypertrophy, endurance, and flexibility.. but i myself agree that the average guy would do best in combining them. id like you to elaborate on how Ed Coan doesnt know what hes talking about.. thats the only part i disagree on
Love these old videos - they miss out the biggest and most important advice to look like a competitive bodybuilder - Eat Clen, Tren hard, an avar give up! Having said that, can still attain good results naturally, just wont ever look like anyone in this video lol
+realhiphopdotcom Thats what I do and my results are better than my friends doing heavy ass weights and feeling like shit afterwards, which could lead to hypertension and heart attcks etc?
that guy you said doesnt know much happens to be the greatest powerlifter of all time. he's squatted over 1000lbs. you shouldnt always go 6-12 reps. if you want to train purely for strength (as powerlifters do) going as low as 1-5 reps is best.
Walsymezrp Kowalczyk Ed was born in ‘64. This definitely looks to be mid-late ‘80s. Mid-late twenties? He looks like a light 220 lb lifter here. Definitely not competing at 242 yet!
Funny, I saw a TV show a long time ago. The reporter said that their investigation uncovered the fact that Weider products do nothing to enhance bodybuilding.When they asked for an interview, they said Weider was out of town, however, the door was slightly ajar and you could see him listening to the interview at the door.
but what do you disagree with? you dont seem to be saying anything i dont agree with.. except that not all powerlifters do hypertrophy work or cardio.. and some bodybuilders only use light weight. but for the most part i think we agree.
