10 Bodybuilders who Died of Heart Attacks before 50

[@ericeinar]

Remember kids, steroids helps grow muscle. Your heart is a muscle. Big biceps....cool. Big heart....not good.

Steroids are not the main contributor to heart attacks (not that I promote nor use them). The bigger reason for enlarged hearts leading to unnecessary strokes and heart attacks is because of using HGH.

[@mstrunn]

@ Eric not necessarily so, most endurance athletes, i.e. runners, bicyclists, rowers, etc have larger than normal hearts and do not take steroids, steroids raise the LDL in your blood thus shrinking the blood vessels, many body builders that used roids died from liver and kidney failure.

[@Justin.Martyr]

*I have a VERY BIGLY HEART!!!! I am one of GOD's PeoPle!!!!*

[@georgimavrodinov4500]

Bravo Eric,You're right!!! Perhaps, You're one of all, who thinks in a right way. The most of the bodybuilders do not think about Their hearts.

[@MeanBeanComedy]

Some things, like TB-500 and I think ITPP, can help with LVH.

[@thereelvoice.]

I had a friend named Anthony who died of a heart attack. He started juicing at the young age of 16. I remember I visited with him on a Wednesday and called him that Saturday after I hadn't heard from him as planned. His wife text me from his phone and said that he wasn't feeling well and passed out Friday at home after he had been complaining of "stomach pain" for a couple of days. He wasn't upfront with his doctor about what he was doing and so the doctor guessed he must've pulled something while training. They gave him pain meds and sent him home. He passed out again and suffered a massive heart attack. He was placed on life support and all of his organs failed that very Sunday. The last 2 years that he juiced he never cycled off and he started HGH and Insulin. He was 23 years old when he died. 23.

[@GodofWarChuka]

Rich Piana just died about a year ago in his mid 40’s. Dude was Huge! But paid the price.

[@awesomefitnessscience7424]

If I showed this to my mom, she would throw away all of my protein. She already thinks protein powder is a steroid. Anyone else with this problem lol?

[@danielerrico7411]

CalvinHuynhFitness yes lmao, and creatine is also a very bad steroid!

[@Rafaelpotosino1]

CalvinHuynhFitness just take tren bro

[@taylorbarton5973]

CalvinHuynhFitness my dad helps me hide my protein from my mum lmao

[@bbbkk137]

My mom is ok with my protein but my doctor isn't. What the fuck? She should know better that it's not harmful if you buy from a well-known company.

[@CS-nv2db]

CalvinHuynhFitness yeah bro legit that is exactly my mum

[@DedricSilva]

This is why i chose to stay natural.

[@dredfunn]

Scary shit man...I just turned 43 and feel like I'm finally coming into my own. Couldn't imagine punching the clock so young...the price is very steep.

[@valkimber3706]

Having survived 2 heart attacks one at 36 and one just a few months ago at 48 I would strongly urge all BB's to consider your path carefully.Everything comes with a price!I am very fortunate to be alive.

[@johnganshow5536]

And not only from steroids, all that extra weight from the muscle means more work for the heart...

[@dandyone_123]

John Ganshow - excellent point. that's so true as you can see that in obese people as well

[@Chris-kq7ko]

sarcasm?

[@pauls4220]

John Ganshow bulking diet too

[@malteskanal8888]

John Ganshow yeah you have to exercise the heart aswell as your muscles by running for example, otherwise you'll get a deadly bottleneck.

[@theRealAV8r]

Dan Fernandes Exactly! Some time ago I coined the term 'muscular obesity' because these guys are SO ironically similar to the obese in quality of life AND manner of death. Too big for normal clothing, public transport etc. Relaxed their rolls of muscle can look almost like fat. They can have joint, organ, skin and other health issues. There is just NOTHING whatsoever good about being just too unnaturally huge for your natural body type and frame, period!

[@NattyvsJuiced]

Some videos really motivate me to go and train like a animal... this isn't one of them!

[@tunadawg]

Let's never forget the great Ray Mentzer who died two days after finding his brother Mike Mentzer dead. Such a shame for so many reasons beyond bodybuilding but the two of them had such great genetics AND did so much for the Heavy Duty training methods.

[@houseofpain1010]

Mike matarazzo was a ticking timebomb when it came to the bodybuilding culture he helped devise! He was one of the first guys to experiment with insulin, adrenaline and vit c jabs (negligibally and excessively) and during one of the Olympias (93 I believe) he endured several simultaneous heart attacks and was stretchered past the editor of flex magazine in the lobby and Mike was in relative spirits saying -- how he's fine, just a little issue I need to take care off, no biggy"" (hence how this story was told with such detail!) He was beyond lucky he even made it to his 40's tbh!

[@powellvaden2772]

I think it's crazy how people think bodybuilders are healthy. They gain massive amounts of weight and then lose it during a 16 week period. How is this healthy? I love bodybuilding when it's natural and you maintain a great physique year around without massive weight gain.

[@leehollebon3228]

Powell Vaden you carnt get big without taking steroids you fuking idiot a bodybuilder is some one who takes steroids you carnt be a bodybuilder without steroids you complete idiot

[@roidragesmith8709]

Do people think BBs are healthy?

[@BarcelonasHotCrowd]

That is so untrue. Please do not call others 'an idiot'. Go to a natural show and you'll see perfection. I've been a natural bodybuilder for 20 years now and I feel great and look 10 years younger - I'm 39 and many people think that i'm 26 - healthy organic diet and drug & alcohol free lifestyle!

[@schmo7777]

@@leehollebon3228 I'm a natural body builder and lots of my lady friends comment on how I look large and nice. Most women don't like mass monsters. Too unnatural. And you sound like an ass hole 🤓

[@rickyham2991]

I don't know how you can call anyone an idiot, when your spelling is so atrocious. You should not consider someone's lack of knowledge as stupidity. Especially when your lack of knowledge of the English language is so clearly evident.

[@lovesgibson]

You could make 2 other videos for kidney failure death and liver failure death

[@happylittlemonk]

and one for brain failure. Why do people spend half their life in gym to dig their grave.

[@Johansen1000]

I train to be strong and healthy. I would never in my life put that shit in my boddy.

[@WholeLottaBulldog]

Johansen1000 good stuff man. Me too. Hard to resist for some as the shit is everywhere.

[@Batman-wv5ng]

Leaf You are right eat well and train .When l was young l didn’t train but eat well and lot of fiscal work and l was around 100 kilos would beat any of those morons when they not on drugs .

[@toaiguongjin2604]

Leaf me too. I just want look strong fit sexy, not massive muscle, will make our hearts work extra hard for extra body mass.

[@frankstidham1439]

This video could save your life. Thanks for posting.

[@lewishewitt943]

this is why I watch you, never leave any topic. very informative channel

[@cirounderlyon6533]

Great video bro, I tried steroids in my 20's (mistake) now 35 I'm all natural and I'm happier / healthier for it ! Still training balls to the wall It's not worth it, for any youngsters listening, you can do it without that garbage, it just takes longer but the gains are all yours and they won't melt away when you can't get your "gear"

[@rays7756]

Ciro Underlyon guess what mine is the exact same story.. I felt it's worthless after it's done.. natural is slow yes but very reliable and it's all yours to keep..

[@dpjr47]

As I recall, Mike Mentzer's younger brother, Ray, died a few days afterwards from a rare kidney disease. Both were bodybuilders.

[@freqeist]

add Rich Piana to your list.

[@xivwords5448]

neil brown and Dallas

[@THEMONSTER-mo2ih]

Nigga fuck off

[@johncgibson4720]

You need to add one to the list every month. And that is just for heart attack, not including stroke, blood poison, etc.

[@davidharcot220]

Rich was nutural thats whay not here

[@ssm-sf8by]

F

[@alo254]

Imagine this video being remade by someone else in 5 or 10 years featuring all the famous bodybuilders we've come to know and appreciate today like jay cutler, Ronnie Coleman, rich piana, etc.

[@MyHansSarpei]

guys, if you're natty, you should be alright :) keep lifting and stay clean, brothers

[@flosa1995]

Jokes on you. Pretty well known story here in my local gym is about 2 brothers which came lifting nearly each day. One of them died due to a genetic predisposition(hearth failure). His brother took steroids since multiple years but is still training here and obviously alive. So well you never know what may happen. You could still die right when you read my message. :p

[@MrJimmy3459]

Anecdotal evidence < General consensus

[@AS-er4ud]

Heart conditions don't discriminate. Obviously if you ABUSE steroids, you're not helping your situation and upping your chances.

[@itzJuztThomas]

watched a few of your videos today, gotta applaud the empathy in them, you can really feel how you understand what these guys go through and why they do what they do, without judging them for it.

[@JayB2]

Greg Kovacs was such a monster. He was so big he would breath hard just from walking. And he was always pouring with sweat even when sitting. Very unhealthy to be that massive.

[@daboon3530]

Thank you and God bless . This is an eye opener.

[@Tracks777]

Goob job! :) Keep it up!

[@jasonwilson556]

Most of the bodybuilders from the 1970s/1980s are still alive....it's the mega-dosers who came afterwards that are now dropping like flies. That said, anabolic steroids in any quantity are best avoided....just not worth it.

[@SIMOPARAS]

Jason Wilson Childrens who are borning now is gonna be 90% lack of testosterone for their normal age

[@speedychicken831]

Arnold is like 70 years old he seems fine although he did cheat on his wife.

[@grunt7684]

It has nothing to do with steroids at all.

[@rileyhodge804]

I swear it seems like every time I get on KZbin Nick has a new upload!

[@bblvrbiboy9860]

The king of Fitness KZbin delivers another solid gold video

[@dougsyoutube9374]

This is pretty sad tbh

[@1steveconner]

Channel is awesome Nick, thanks for all the great content.

[@ngtea836]

Always top quality

[@ngtea836]

Shit, you go to the gym xd?

[@benjaminvoss7987]

You should do the kidney and liver deaths vid too. Sheds more light on some of these heavy topics. Keep up the good content bro!

[@Tracks777]

Awesome video

[@looknowtv]

Hey Mister!! I watch this ch too! 😉

[@kgmlb2]

Man, dude this is why your channel is so great. You give historic details AND talk honestly about the risks. Good balanced perspective.

[@healthguy79]

Great video Nick! Mike Matarazzo should definitely be # 1 as per your list because he was the only bodybuilder that had the balls to say that it was the steroids that caused his heart problems.

[@arenh2049]

Anybody else notice his calves at 7:36?

[@Physicks499]

cut myself looking at them

[@amgrs1329]

Big Shawarma diced to the socks, literally

[@roydub4820]

He was very well known for those calves. UNREAL.

[@albeit1]

Maybe you already did it but it would be cool to see the oldest surviving bodybuilders as well. And, for those still alive, what they feel contributed to their aging gracefully.

[@samuelbenitez8498]

Thank you for putting it out.

[@malek88561]

Add , please , the legendary NASSER AL SONBATY . Thanks .

[@jeffsmith3221]

Great video Nick, and appreciate the "balance" you provide regarding the sport. I would be interested in seeing an even more extensive video regarding early deaths of bodybuilders/powerlifters, regardless of reason (except accidental deaths). You're the best bud...all my support to what you do! (I'm a former state-level bodybuilder/powerlifter myself). Thanks, Jeff S.

[@giovannirivers242]

The steriods make you to heavy for your actual bone structure. Also your heart does a lot of work to digest food. So with that already, and the combination of the additional unnatural elements is simply a recipe for a heart attack. Work out to feel good, and looking good falls in to place.

[@domari9459]

Good job man. You have a way of delivering bad news with a really good message in it. Cheers.

[@fjalls]

Imagine the future bodybuilders who are born now. They'll see that there is no safe way of doing so much roids and they'll know that the old school physique is much more pleasing to the eye. Im so excited to see the physiques in 5, 10 and even 20 years

[@goodsmithies812]

Michel As ironic as it might sound at first glance, I'd love to achieve for Arnold's physique w/out any steroids. Obviously it's impossible for me b/c I don't have nearly the same genetics as him (5'7" @ 135 lbs @ ~7% bf) , let alone the lower dosages of steroids he took. The reason why I say that however is b/c I'm still insanely young - I'm a millennial born on the year 2000 - & I have firm reason to believe that I can still have a rather excellent physique, despite not being as heavy as most ppl.

[@JayzsMr]

Michel yes, they will be even bigger than today.

[@PeterTheOstrich]

man this channel kicks ass just wanted to say that i sub'd like 2 weeks ago and the majority of the vids on youtube i've watched have beeen yours since then

[@tunal13]

i always had the thought of taking steroids to further enhance my physique and Persue a bodybuilding career but after watching this i changed my mind

[@Rafaelpotosino1]

shredded tunal you know his is rarely due to the steroids themselves? Usually abusing other drugs like clenbuterol, and diuretics is the reason bodybuilders die not steroids

[@mindus5760]

shredded tunal dafuq? how shitty would you have to be informed bout roids that this video scared you off? xD

[@rayflo9500]

+Kali Muscle AKA Chuck Basher G4P on a dayleee nope, majority of Americans die of heart disease, which is cause by dietary cholesterol. diet of a steroid user is insanely high in cholestorol. plus all the drugs I guess

[@slyster12]

Dude ,heart attack is the main cause of death globally. If heart attack is a leading case of death globally its bound to happen in any subculture regardless of steroids. www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs310/en/

[@minipaintermatt]

I think aslong as you have a doctor working with you and have as much time off a year as you are on. Just be careful and you own research. Obv trt is a different thing but same again the doctor is your friend in this situation

[@goat9199]

Great content, as always!

[@KassimSp]

Is it possible to give more than 1 thumbs up? Really awesome work! Keep it going!

[@danielmocsny5066]

Yes, you can share the video to friends who will give it a thumbs up.

[@MaximusBatson]

Awesome video brother as always. This heart attack video is good because with as many bodybuilders as we have now its crazy there isnt more of them having this type of problem. Only the future will tell.

[@HUCY1709]

Nick i hope you don't mind but these are the honorable mentions: Robert Benavente, Curtis Leffler, Mat Duvall, Ed Van Amsterdam, Charles Durr, Anthony D'Arezzo and the last one was not a competitive bodybuilder but was huge and massive Trevor Smith.

[@Liveackto]

How old was art when he died 37 or 47??? 🤔. Because I’m sure the narrator got them wrong around the 5:10-18 segments.

[@MrMustard2U]

I guess you can add Rich Piana to the list...Was Art Atwood 37 or 47 , because you said both ages...

[@KM2558-o1y]

I trained at Walter OMalleys gym and was fortunate to see Ed Kawak training, many times, he was amazing

[@cliffrayner3013]

Where Rich Piana and you forget the youngest Dallas McCarver at 27

[@grahammarkhorn]

Nice one Nick....I had'nt realized that Vince comerford or Frank Hillebrand had passed, away they were both big names around the time I used to follow the sport.....sadly this is the other side of the sport that doesnt get reported on much.

[@bigbobbybrown1213]

Nicks brain must be insanely intelligent to have such an endless flow of information and video ideas

[@tonysmith53214]

He could be a sportscaster...

[@ferna2294]

He SHOULD be a well paid sportscaster.

[@nighttrain1236]

Yeah Nick might want to think about branching out to other topics or sports also. BB is very niche.

[@Wonderfulbricks]

bigbobbybrown very informative videos, great channel.

[@susypt2962]

bigbobbybrown sß

[@inappropriatecontent2589]

fantastic content as usual Nick, thank you!

[@scottysgym]

More great content interesting topic good on you for highlighting the issues in the sport.

[@hulkin1018]

Anything with organized competition is a sport there, genius. Even chess is a sport.

[@Idiotsincarshere]

Max Rockatansky LOL absolutely not. Let's check the definition of a sport.. "an activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment." Posing on stage is hardly physical exertion and there is zero skill required to win these beauty pageants! Sorry bro. I love training but must be honest about it

[@snowlyon4802]

Art Atwood was 37. Keep up the good work I love the videos

[@sketchartphoto8117]

nick stay safe and stay natural. also be careful prepping for competitions especially if there is family history of heart issues.

[@Skywalker05088]

HOLY CRAP 124K SUBSCRIBERS????? BRO! NICE FREAKING JOB!

[@mattg3696]

You should do a video on number 2 Nick. Buddy had a great classic full look to him. Big V taper.

[@efrenrosaslopez93]

Rick Rude Agreed! he looks insane in that last pic. Dense AF without noticable spillover into the abdominal area. I can see why he won 'heaviest bodybuilder', respect.

[@Kevin-oe5cz]

I think there is a mistake at 6:48 : it's not Daniele Seccarecci but Alexandre Nataf, french bobybuilder. Can you confirm? Great job for the rest, like ever from your channel! Sorry for my english, I'm a french fan!

[@bio-plasmictoad5311]

It's really unfortunate, nobody thinks it will happen to them. I am glad that I haven't used the bodybuilding drugs up to now.

[@818deadboys]

Bio-plasmic Toad That's good man

[@richarddutchholland4780]

Sad to see so many greats that have gone... I did enough gear in the 90s but smart enough to stop them. The 90s were the golden era of gear taking I bet. Every one was doing it back then

[@mattg3696]

This topic scares the fuck out of me. Especially now I'm 35.

[@jaylil_14]

Rick Rude are you taking it ?

[@brownpaperbag1584]

Steven Serial Boom.

[@Johansen1000]

it should only scare you if you're taking steroids, which I guess you are but for what reason?

[@ferna2294]

Totally agree with Justin. Steroids were the mildest thing the average pro wrestler would take.

[@PedroTRamos1]

Eating right and doing regular check ups cant harm.

[@vanillacreem816]

Great video Nick. And yes, it had to be made , thank you. As much as I respect his experience and knowledge, I don’t understand why other bodybuilders with you tube channels like Ric Drasin are in such denial that steroids play a role in these untimely deaths. Very sad. Thanks for your videos. And for keeping it real!

[@adammalik7842]

Rich Piana, Nasser el Sombaty, Dallas MacCarver to name a few more that were more well known that the 10 mentioned 🙂 sad reality... All had heart or heart related issues

[@blizzardmichael]

Thanks for the intelligent, articulate and informative posts

[@viralgainz4272]

Damn I was thinking there was only a couple I didn't realize the list was so long solid vid bro

[@byronpalacios6095]

Good video Nick. On 03:15 photo is not Frank Hillebrand, is actually Mark O'hearn.

[@connorbond8883]

Can you do a video on the big shows transformation!?

[@inNYCC]

Great video. Very informative

[@nickelass427]

and Dallas McCarver passed away shortly after this video was made... He was 26 years old, probably the youngest IFBB pro to date. Sad. Rip Dallas

[@at1official]

Great Video!

[@stevenpiehl6199]

I feel I’m lucky to be here today as I abused the juice heavily in 80s for several years as did most of my fellow lifting buddies many of whom have passed away years ago in there 40 and 50s most all had cardiac events. I was a powerlifting regional champion with a bodybuilding mindset as are many. I’m now 67 still hitting the gym for some 50 plus years now but am climbing a different mountain now. I recently had an cardio angiogram the outcome wasn’t great but now and for the past 6-7 years am training to stay alive literally. As I grow older and become invisible to the new gen in the gym and my peers disappear and peeps know nothing of my background and why would anyone really care I realize that my words NO ONE CARES says it all something to think but youth cannot hear this. The juice just isn’t worth it as much as I loved being jacked I don’t think I would repeat can’t say for sure cause I was once a young buck back in the hay day

[@nathanshoots.c]

Very good friend of mine, international bodybuilder died of a heart attack by the age of 24. I was devastated.

[@nathanshoots.c]

Joao Vicente Ladewig

[@RiderRohans]

Why no Nasser El Sonbaty on the List?

[@flippo878]

Huge miss and masters champ Don Youngblood. He's the one that died near the pool.

[@enriqueernesto738]

Nasser died from kidney failure

[@hitmizan]

Thought Nasser was malaria

[@noexcuse4youbeastisme]

New subscriber! Excellent content everytime! I'll be checking on your podcast as well man. For a podcast or video can you discuss the diet plan and meals you used for your bodybuilding show

[@shokydance]

art antwood - did he die at 37? or 47?

[@nobody-iv6ls]

shokydance 37

[@johnrogers1133]

Lol i picked up on that as well. Initially he said 37 then 47.

[@bseriesonlyhondasintegras1883]

great job again Nick . u should maybe make a video about famous guys who used steroids that died from heart attacks or heart disease that were not known for bodybuilding. like the ultimate warrior or actors movie stars . or power lifters that died . i dont no if anyone has made a video about power lifters or strong men that died . i no it be a hard video to make & alot of research to do but u are unbelievably talented at this and if anyone can make a very in depth eye opener of a video it is u . so god bless i wish u the very best & if i think of any ideas for interesting videos i will leave it in the comments since i dont have any other way to contact u. so be safe bro n god blesa n again great 👍 video

[@FernandoGomez-sj2rx]

3 of my friends died of it... Oldest one was 52 Mike Hamilton Mr.USA here in chicago he was a legend! Sad but that's the price u pay for being HUGE!

[@danaaxelson6200]

I think it important to distinguish heart attack from ventricular tachycardia. Some research points to PED’s causing heart malfunction. I am former Highland games world champion and at 56 I thought I was having heart attack, when in fact it was ventricular tachycardia. When I arrived at hospital my heart rate was @ 300 bpm. The head cardiologist said only thing save me was type of training which included a lot of Olympic lifting and motions that required explosivity. This made my heart wall thicker than most which allowed me to survive such a horrible ordeal. Turns out I had Wolf Parkinson’s White disease which was congenital. After 3 surgery I was able to compete and continue my regimen. This is why very important for you to take heart tests for early detection. Most bodybuilders do lifts that are anaerobic and could very well be susesptable to tachycardia. When it happens to regular heart it is instant death. No warnings. Nothing. Is very important to take know how your heart is doing.

[@randystevens6302]

Nick, I know a guy at the gym who has a HS Diploma who knows a guy that has a Bachelors Degree in Chemistry who says "steroids are perfectly safe dude". Parents need to know that whenever your teenager visits a gym there are a dozen losers at life looking for a kid that they can sell to.

[@danielhoffman2199]

Tell the guy with the bachelors degree he is full of it and Mikey mouse degrees from on line degree mills don't count. My daughter has a masters in molecular biology and has informed me that they are not safe for most even under doctors care. Should only be used for those suffering from certain ailments. I understand her reasons because I have masters plus some credits to doctorate. Not saying this to brag by any means because some of the biggest idiots I know are PHD's. Since you brought up education I wanted to put this in context. My brother in law is a PHD in biochemistry and has educated me a bit on this also. Fortunately he is not one of one of the arrogant AH PHD's I know.

[@niniitread8691]

Thank you for the heads up👍🏿

[@ortigasraymundo]

Those steroids, synthetic creatinines and other supplements do destroy ur kidneys and liver. Straining and having all that pressure when u lift does take a toll in ur circulatory system to the heart and brain.

[@completelynew009]

BB fanboys won't take your sane advice because they are mesmerised by the aesthetic appeal and raw power manifested by Colemans and the Cutlers of the BB world. They are fooled by the marketing gimmicks run by sports nutrition brands on social media. Some are even impressed just by the rage and rant by these BB (think CT Fletcher.)

[@Tommaso77777]

I know of someone who had a stroke at 49 after stacking a whole bunch of mixtures. By the grace of GOD he came back from the hospital, & threw everything in the garbage. I also had a couple of family members that got heart attacks in their 40's, but they smoked & diet was pretty bad as well. When it's your time, its your time.

[@IAMMRPATRICKBORNAGAIN]

If you have a lot of extra body mass, regardless if it's fat or muscle it puts extra work on your heart. That's my best guess. And steroids.

[@top3anythingrandomstuff98]

That's why u should do your cardio to keep that heart health up.

[@HoratioAccel]

B-b-but my GAINS! lmao I doubt people on roids spend much time doing cardio.

[@dupasraja9885]

Your videos are always interesting

[@ricardoabs15]

Sad but important list

[@leceladon]

another great video but at 6'47 it is the wrong picture. Actually it is Alexandre Nataf wich is french and Alive.

[@JRDNGIXX]

Lets not forget Dallas 26, Rich 46, and Arnold Schwarzenegger was saved by a heart valve surgery exactly 20 years ago when he was 50

[@multitvstation7218]

Sick netrength and ropev love this channel

[@c4662]

Do a video on Davey Boy Smith if he could have been a bodybuilder.

[@grunt7684]

It's not the steroids. It's exhaustion. As a bodybuilder, you learn to KEEP GOING especially when you CAN'T. It's the only way to develop the kind of physique that pros show. But at some point, for some people, the body (the HEART really) can't take anymore. The mistake many bodybuilders do is TRAIN HARDER when the answer would be for them to quit entirely. Poliquiin died from this. Probably Duchaine as well. Ajdos (Internet name) too. And others.

[@davidcampbell3722]

So young so sad these guys should still be alive 😢

[@tommyjones1891]

Liked before watching crew!

[@olderthanyoucali8512]

Meltzer had genetic problems from what I remember, train for life, without drugs, you'll live out your life potential. Look at the bodybuilders from the fifties and sixties, those who kept up their training ,without drugs, lived long above average lives. When I started training it was for strength and health, and if you never stop, that's what will happen.

[@GanonPerfectControl]

At 6:50 it is not Daniele Sacceracci. It is Alexandre Nataf.

[@TheCossak]

Steroids definitely increase the risk of health problems, however they alone are not the culprits. It comes down to unhealthy diet which causes chronic damage to various organs and blood vessels from inflammation, while the steroids just exacerbate and speed up the process so instead of dying in their 60s and 70s they're dying in their 30s and 40s. Body builders are notorious for bad eating habits: huge amounts of meat (red meat in particular), huge amount of saturated fats, etc. All of that increases inflammation. Add to that the inflammation from injuries in the gym. It's a perfect storm for bad health.

[@patrickbateman4541]

Shiva Balasingham Woah woah woah, meat doesnt promote coronary arterie disease! *sarcasm*

[@claybigsby7227]

lol this is so wrong its funny....fats and proteins are not the primary cause of inflammation....excess carbohydrates are.

[@pepeknapp4956]

Adding to that would be that the sheer size of many bodybuilders puts tremendous stress on their hearts. Having to pump a lot of blood through such an enormous body will negatively affect your heart. There are many more things about a (professional) bodybuilding lifestyle that further add to these problems, creams that essentially burn away your hair, tanning lotions, repeated, constant stress on your joints and bones, pre-workout and many more don't exactly contribute to your health.

[@peytonnewman8604]

Yeah, to me it's not worth it to take steroids and eat ungodly amounts of food, at 6'2 190 pounds my weight is pretty much where it should be, I feel good and I see no reason to gain much more muscle, and even if I did I wouldn't try to gain more than 10 pounds. Never been tempted to take steroids and never will be, better to be healthy and live a long life than to be huge and die at a young age imo

[@ceroandone]

you are ripped having junk food + steroids

[@sls1035]

Nick im 14 and you inspire me to push myself at football conditioning everyday. And im skinny af. Gotta get gainz like nick