BILL PEARL INTERVIEW - LEGACY OF AN ICON! JOHN BALIK'S INTERVIEW WITH THE BODYBUILDING MASTER

Thanks to my collaboration with John Balik, we bring you this rare interview with Bill Pearl from 2011, where Bill talks about his life. RIP my friend. Enjoy!
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[@marxmaxmuscle1]

As good as Bill's body was, it was his mind that set him apart from any other bodybuilder.

[@GoldenEraBookworm]

Hell yeah! You ate absolutely spot on mate. These men were gentlemen, intelligent and exemplary in every way. Real champions 🏆

[@louissimonelli5351]

I thought you were simply being kind to Mr. Pearl. After watching this interview I came to realize what an intelligent man he was! How insightful and smart!!! WOW! What an inspiration!

[@mariodinovo4018]

The speed of his vocabulary is amazing for a 81 year old

[@jadezee6316]

Pearl was a true pioneer and still to this day i believe his "relaxed"..pose is the best i ever saw.... 80 !...years old here...he looks amazing

[@GoldenEraBookworm]

I had to delete the previous video as the ratio quality was not ideal

[@SunkaTanka]

What? That video was perfect

[@SunkaTanka]

What? That video was perfect

[@willielambert4323]

I met Bill Pearl in 1985, NABBA Universe, in Britain. He was conducting a 'Farewell Tour', then. Loved and admired, greatly, among NABBA faithful. Bill Pearl was the epitome of character and success in the fields of Physical Culture/Bodybuilding. His personal example is worthy of emulating in real substantial ways. Health and personal betterment, along with integrity and knowledge give us a true reflection. 👍

[@garrettchristensen8074]

Bill Pearl was a one of the top ten greats. "Bill Pearl didn't convince me to be a vegetarian, but he convinced me that a vegetarian could become a champion bodybuilder" Arnold Swarzenegger (Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding)

[@GoldenEraBookworm]

That was a great tribute from Arnold To Bill, many years ago

[@Danimal77]

What a fantastic interview! I am 45 and have been lifting weights since the 1980's. Bill has always been an inspiration to me!

[@tsmith3286]

Love hearing Bill’s story straight from the source. RIP

[@GoldenEraBookworm]

A bit surprised that it hasn't got more views

[@luckym1580]

Carlos, thanks again, this channel is really such a gem for Bodybuilding enthusiasts, all coming here to listen to stories, watch the interviews, and remember their favourite Bodybuilding/Strongman Champions.

[@GoldenEraBookworm]

Thank you mate, glad you enjoy it

[@luckym1580]

RIP Bill, still serving as inspiration via the content left behind, and also his life's work!

[@r.j.macready5541]

Such wisdom. Amazing interview. Thanks for posting.

[@josephclarke645]

Fantastic interview John. The personal touch really helps make this interview very informative and interesting.

[@GoldenEraBookworm]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@auctionmusic]

I bought his book in 1987 and he changed my entire concept of fitness. Things like resting is very important, and not too much too soon. The one thing that threw me was a lifting program where its 8 months of lifting, and the 9th month is nothing....rest...I applied his knowledge to aerobic activity more than weight lifting, but the same concepts are true in both areas. At 74 I can still easily jog 5 miles, and even jog on moderate hiking trails up and down hills over rough terraine. Not as fast as in the past, but still able. Thank you so much Mr. Bill Pearl.

[@MBFModernHomesteading]

Absolutely love this interview. Thanks for sharing it with us.

[@TheCachoFuentes]

I was one of Bill's followers and had contact with him when I began to lift weights regularly and seriously in my early 40's. Now in my 70s, his books still are kept at hand and provide essential counsel. Bill from the very beginning treated me kindly and with respect. And, yes, the quality of his character was what impressed me most.

[@martynbeaumont1100]

So good to hear Bill Pearl

[@vintageweightspgh]

What a great interview! I loved the story about his York Big 10 Special.

[@ronaldbohan2720]

As a 63 years of age Natural Pro . Bill has always been my favorite bodybuilder. His book Getting Stronger is my favorite even more than Arnold’s Education of a bodybuilder. Good video.thanks for sharing this

[@lazur1]

What a star.

[@gennaroferra]

Great interview guys! Both class acts!

[@garywheeler1812]

It’s not the reward that matters it’s the journey that matters 😊

[@thiinkerca]

A fantastic interview. More people need to see this and learn. Bill Pearl remained active until he was almost 92. The greatest ever.

[@vgls88]

Absolute legend and what a healthy look on that man's face and noticeable mental acuity, turning 81 around that time in 2011. No wonder he lived to the old age of near 92. Rip

[@jamesh2711]

Great interview, I only wished they talked more about Bill's competitive bodybuilding career.

[@evgenymargoun5790]

Such a great athlete as well as a great person, man, husband . Respect! Rip

[@cobbetlprogrammer1344]

At 80 yod Bill looks Amazing! What a Great spokesmen for this sport/ lifestyle, thank you Bill. You have given us a wisdom to use as we grow older. RIP.

[@skbrydon]

Bill Pearl was a class act and was as nice and generous as his arms were big! Great interview by John Balik, another classy guy.

[@tonydefrancisco4928]

Great interview with one of the greatest of all time. Thank you John Balik for sharing this.

[@billmagorian490]

What a poignant interview that captures what a nice man Bill Pearl was. There have been many amazing bodybuilders. What has endured with Bill was the kind and thoughtful man he was. You can't find a negative word about him. One of my regrets is that my BB mentor ,Chuck Amato and I were planning a trip to visit Bill around the time he turned 80. Unfortunately Chuck fell ill and called it off. Fortunately I reached out to Chuck in June of 2022 and took him out to lunch at the Olive Garden to celebrate his 80th birthday and thank him for all that he had done and meant to me.

[@anthonychanning3954]

Bill Pearl’s great physique was a product of his character, values and ethics. A great man.

[@Gym_Anime95]

80 years old and you can tell his brain was still sharp... Had such an amazing physique 💪🏻

[@lh9140]

What a great person! Wow! RIP!

[@alcoll2455]

Bill pearl, a true keeper of the science...👊

[@andalucianarts8666]

Wow great story love it!

[@MuhammadAli-Lateef]

Bill,Sergio,Reeves, Haislop, Park and Grimek are my top bodybuilders before the 70s

[@frankiereinares8892]

he was in the era clancy ross,george eifferman,john grimek,reeves,reg park.all inspired hy eugene sandow.great interview.

[@mikaellingehag9177]

rhank you so much for this video. RIP master of masters Bill Pearl

[@GoldenEraBookworm]

You are welcome

[@FerociousMatti]

Man, I miss Sir Bill Pearl so much... He was, and will ALWAYS truly be one of the GREATS of Oldschool & Drug-FREE Bodybuilding, as well as the LEGIT Realm of Physical Culture & the TRUE Strongmen World... ONE of a kind for sure! 😎💪👊⚔️ In fact, I only spoke a couple of times with him through facebook & Gmail over these past 5 years... But I was all cool with it, because I knew he was an extremely BUSY Man who had a LOTTA business to take care of---so I was ALWAYS excited as hell, psyched the fuck up & hyped outta my mind when he answered me back! And he always DID answer me back---ALWAYS! And with detailed, IN-depth, thought provoking & awesome answers as well, to say the very LEAST! The Man was extremely polite, patient and generous with his time & business... I always appreciated & loved that about Sir Bill, and I STILL do to the FULLEST 'till this very day... I'm definitely honoured & priveleged to have known him and to have talked to him---even though it was ONLY through online messages! It STILL means a LOT to me and I'll definitely cherish those awesome & Legendary memories! And man, last but definitely NOT least... With the unfortunate, painful & SAD depparture of Sir Bill Pearl, as well as Sir Marvin Eder a.k.a. The Biceps from the Bronx, we now truly have LOST all of the TRUE Strongmen, LEGIT Physical Culturists & Drug-FREE Bodybuilders of the CLASSIC Oldschool Bronze & Golden Era.... 😞😓😥 May they both R.I.P. 🙏

[@jasonsever2031]

PEARLS OF WISDOM “What are the keys to maximum muscular growth? In my opinion there are 3 keys to maximum growth: 1) chose exercises which involve the greatest number of muscles fibers, such as bench press, military press, heavy rows, squats, etc; 2) keep your reps relatively low, between 6 and 8; 3) execute numerous sets of these exercises”. Bill Pearl “People ask me why I don’t believe in workouts pushed to muscular failure. In today’s bodybuilding, many people believe that working out to muscular failure, is the only way to achieve maximum growth. My answer is simple: if you do, for instance nine exercises in a routine, 3 sets per exercise and every set is pushed to failure (you can’t complete another rep) it means your muscles caved in 27 times in 27 sets”Bill Pearl "My approach has always been putting maximum effort in my workouts without reaching muscle failure! Last rep should leave the gym, feeling you did a great workout, but still having gas in the tank. Because if you leave the gym totally exhausted all the times, sooner or later working put will be hell, and you'll quit" Bill Pearl An example of suggested Bill Pearl routine: Sit-ups 1×max Leg raises 1×max Bench press 5×5 Standing Barbell military press 5×5 Barbell rows 5×6 Barbell curls 4×6 Barbell french press 4×6 Squat 4×5 3 times a week routine - use 75-90% of IRM for a single lift. Note: workout 3 days a week using 75-90%. Do 1-2 worm up sets before heavy work. As usual, increase weights when possible, eat well, rest adequately and drink a lot of water.

[@GoldenEraBookworm]

Simple but effective

[@jadezee6316]

still the best training program....but todays kids are only into looking good and taking drugs....so after they quit the drugs you look like nothing

[@lordjump23]

R.I.P. Bill Pearl

[@Ellaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa601]

Yall hes my uncle i ain't joking we got shirts my aunt has the gym bc the married we live in the old house!!!

[@GoldenEraBookworm]

Your the nephew of Bill Pearl? If so please email me [e-mail]

[@jadezee6316]

Bill is telling you here to make bodybuilding a part of your life....but not!...your whole life.....and that is what people especially the kids do not understand.....its about taking care of yourself so the rest of your life is good....and not about thinking the size of your arms are all that counts

[@johnrodriguez6676]

80 years old but looked like mid forties 😯😯

[@hadhzimitov]

Ο ΜΈΓΑΣ Ο ΒΙΛ !

[@ginjazz2836]

Hands down one of my favorite bodybuilders. What a specimen!