Dorian Yates Looks at His Old Bodybuilding Pictures - The Joe Rogan Experience

Joe Rogan and Dorian Yates look at pictures of Dorian during his bodybuilding days.
Taken from Joe Rogan Experience #989.

[@danielmor4073]

Considering how most body builders end up, he’s done pretty good

[@VarietyGamerChannel]

Most end up fit and healthy into their 70's. Wachu talkin' bout?

[@edwrd267]

i think hes on about their career afterwards

[@Siale85]

Yep you can put Lee Haney in that category the man looks fantastic

[@AlphaQHard]

VarietyGamer No they dont. Stop lying

[@xanmax9580]

Kool-Aid Man they live till like 30 max 😂 at least the ones doing whatever it takes

[@williamnewton2786]

Dorian quit while he still had his health. Smart man.

[@RegIV]

William NEWTON tricep injury

[@Elliot-xe4qg]

Bicep and quad injury too

[@a.i.dimmer4616]

atleast he is very much functional till now,look at ronnie coleman its pityful to watch how he agonize from simple walking...

[@YounanPhoto]

Look at Arnold...

[@franco30528]

yfzi Arnold got a heart transplant

[@arcad1an292]

I met Dorian once and I asked what does it take. He said one word, CONSISTENCY. For those that say steroids, they’re useless without consistency. The stage was complete with steroid users and abusers, but the most consistent in diet and training won 🏆. Steroids enhance your greatness, they do not make you great.

[@someonethirsty1957]

He said one word, STEROIDS.

[@Dr.WhetFarts]

a consistent stream of steroids !

[@LambeauLeeeper]

@@Dr.WhetFarts idiot with no knowledge

[@someonethirsty1957]

Carolina to the Caribbean Genes if maybe you’re talking about insertions. Beyond that, unless your genes can control how motivated you are in the gym they’re not doing much. I will admit any day of he week Dorian Yates and bodybuilders like him all put in a tremendous amount of hard work to achieve physiques steroids alone could never give them.

[@lpuaguila99]

mm dorian didn't take IGF1, today that makes it ez

[@flameracer93]

Dorian Yates: "That's not me." This channel: Uses that exact frame for a thumbnail.

[@haziqq]

Jamie protesting against Joe 😂

[@dontcare7086]

@@haziqq lol you beat me to the comment

[@user-su6nt3en3n]

Truethat😂

[@jpscharged]

Lmao!

[@AJK666007]

Lmfao

[@ididyermom3273]

My favorite Dorian Yates story is that he was training in the U.K. and he stepped outside to miserable weather knowing that his competition was basking in California sun. He said..."They are gonna pay, man they are gonna pay!" Motivation!!

[@gordonferrar7782]

He's a Brummie believe me he knows shit weather

[@JoseGayo]

He had to walk few kms while the snow was covering his city till knee height approx

[@NeroAngelo616]

That's the same mentality I believed that aided Icelandic strongmen.

[@natogfg]

LOL

[@willcortez5]

​@@NeroAngelo616 never thought about that, probably does

[@WiLDLiLWayne1997]

"That's a good picture, but that's not me." 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@ArmandoOriz_]

Steven Minton Least he’s honest lmao

[@geraldg4631]

Steven Minton it’s the thumbnail lol

[@Maziomix]

@@mattd7417 it's weird because the guy in the picture looks like it's him and it's also like the 10th picture in Google search

[@AA-tq7dm]

@@ArmandoOriz_ In this case being honest was the better choice for Dorian considering his actual back was better than the photo. 😂

[@danielperezPA]

“How dare you Jaime “

[@cybernautadventurer]

It's strange. The guy was a champion, had a determination like no other, yet at the same time he's very humble & easy-going. What an unusual combo.

[@KevinJohnson-jc9ju]

Face off when he signed my book and shook hands he was very humble but I sensed he would and could snap if you pissed him off very intense man but he smiling now, so nice too see

[@hbsblkk3842]

Typical Brummie lad

[@Coatez2000]

He’s English different breed to American athletes

[@albertvandrejer5003]

a lot of successfull people who worked very hard for it are humble persons in my experience. The arrogant ones are those who are in the good middlefield and did not have to sacrifice far too much to get there.

[@snailnslug3]

Because he feels accomplished and he's older and probably feels the wear and tear it caused. Most men in their 40s and up who accomplished what they planned as young men and are done with the bullshit. No need.

[@coltonw8686]

Dude how did Jamie not pull up a shot of his back? Thats like his best pose.

[@alexbarker6864]

Colton W ikr? His lat spread was insane.

[@kappamomondo1038]

Colton W cause jamie does not even lift

[@Lewythefly]

Colton W it's quite surprising as I'm sure Jamie loves looking at guys from behind

[@acidiktaste5300]

... you can see Dorian's Back from the front.

[@nycwizrd8348]

Colton W we all know that though

[@DPRX99]

“Bodybuilding is just an adaptation to stress.” I love it. And I love that it’s also therapy for mental stress.

[@maxnaz47]

Also an amazing outlet and focus tool for recovering drug addicts. They are generally emaciated and skinny to begin with, getting visual results usually happens pretty quickly when combined with a trainer and a decent food plan.

[@phantomxnetwork6755]

I literally read it when he said it what a coincidence

[@shredd5705]

True but hard cardio like training for marathon is equal therapy for stress. (I've done both). Honestly, just in terms of stress relief I probably prefer running. But it doesn't make you look good, so overall gym wins

[@hectortobiloba2481]

I read this exactly as he was saying it. Crazy

[@myxail0]

@@maxnaz47 a guy i knew from school died at the gym after quitting drugs

[@jgamez5023]

The ONLY bodybuilder that I've ever seen that truly looked like he was carved out of granite ! A great inspiration !

[@baltonraven4507]

Only?

[@baw285]

@@baltonraven4507 granite look ? yea only one no one come close

[@salilgaur4065]

There were many pioneers but my fav. Bodybuilder was Oliva 😊

[@DudeSilad]

@@baltonraven4507 people who saw him in the flesh on stage say it was obvious he was on another level from everyone else. Photo's don't do him justice.

[@med_ayhem_benabda]

You are not a bb fan so

[@CounterCultureCantCount]

Joe doing everything in his power not to bust a nut.

[@wq198mnr]

Elec lmao, yep... at 3:17 some precum squirted out

[@josebarragan6627]

Lmao true but he probably bust a few ones he got his panties hella wet looking at Dorian old pics lol 😂

[@900evancharlotte4]

😂😂😂😂

[@TROOPERfarcry]

I did it for him.

[@connora9]

BRO SKI hahahahahahahhaha

[@TheGregcawthorne]

"Big guy always beats the little guy right" - Joe sheds a tear.

[@muddypalmsera]

I never train my forearms either, just beating off gets me ripped and lean.

[@nycwizrd8348]

Arené Lomax lol bruhhh

[@gss6531]

Yeah me too, except my one arm is lean and ripped. Forgot about left hand day

[@KazenoniKakuremi]

one forearm ripped the other has rsi in in the wrist from keyboard use lol

[@_Only_Zuul]

Arené Lomax bro wats ur split and stack? hook a brotha up bro..

[@kebokev7519]

Arené Lomax lmfao

[@johnrogers5825]

I like Dorian, he is so honest and down-to-earth. No ego or pretense.

[@mados123]

I remember growing up in the 90s and seeing his photos thinking this is a bad and tough dude. I'm glad to see he's still around, appears humble and nice.

[@alphaofalphas8121]

💯 me too. Back then, he looked so intense, almost mean. But he's actually a very nice guy.

[@mikeyates7931]

He's old and trying to get into Heaven

[@jamezrobertz8638]

19" inch forearms. For fucks sake.

[@Waters20]

Forearms are better than two.

[@ozziejim8472]

HAHA. I had to read that twice!

[@nickdags4646]

Jim Rusnock let's go birdgang

[@danfors1333]

:(?....................Muahahahahahahahah:))

[@hulanspyder3395]

wp

[@nycwizrd8348]

Jim Rusnock gripping shit bro

[@stephencollins1479]

Seems like a decent, humble, unassuming guy. Refreshing to see that from someone that reached the highest levels of their sport.

[@Benchandbeyond]

Dorian is spot on, the 90’s was the best bodybuilding era. I don’t even know any of todays bodybuilders but could literally name everyone of the 90’s

[@CaptainThrowed]

Its crazy how jelly some of yall are. Was this guy on the sauce like a mug? Fuck yeah he was. All Olympia competitors are. Most cant comprehend what dedication it takes to look like that. Being that big is a chore, they literally are too big. The amount of food, training, sleeping and yes steroids it takes to achieve and maintain a body like that is nuts. What impresses me,if not the physique, is just the pure drive and dedication that it takes to do all of that for years on end day in and day out.

[@escobarrich8753]

CaptainT im not impressed bb would be cool if dudes were natty... its idiotic

[@Realpaul2k]

No one cares if you're impressed. Go comment on things that impress you then. There will be bodybuilders regardless of your useless opinion.

[@escobarrich8753]

Pauly Fab soo why are you defending a community of idiots? lol

[@Realpaul2k]

Because I enjoy bodybuilding naturally myself, but I still respect certain bodybuilders even though they take steroids. Every athlete in any sport uses steroids at the top level. People just look down on Bodybuilders because they're the biggest so it's the most obvious. I hope you're also going on other videos related to baseball, football, etc. and calling all of them idiots too. And also dont forget to go on all of the junk food, tobacco, and alcohol related videos to call them fucking idiots for damaging their health with no positive benefits what so ever. At least Mr. Olympias achieved their dreams and will be remembered. Stop hating and focus on improving your own life.

[@QualeQualeson]

What eludes you is that bodybuilding has no inherent value. Yes it takes work and dedication blah blah, but so does being a heroin addict. So at the end of the day it's nothing more than an expression of neurosis. And everyone knows it too, so maybe your perceived jealousy is actually something else. Maybe it's pity. Use all that determination and work on something worth while, then I'll give you respect.

[@danballard1671]

I trained in the Temple Gym in 99, Dorian was a true gentleman. All the people at the gym made me feel at home.

[@S1873]

Proud to have trained here also before it shut down, the most authentic gym in the world.

[@drb2k]

I love Dorian! He's just real. He's open and honest about drugs and training and himself and the sport. Really cool guy. It drives me nuts to see people shaming him for being "small" now. These people have no idea how much effort is required in building and maintaining that much mass. It's so much more than steroids. It's diet, training, sleep...sacrifice. He missed out on a lot of stuff to accomplish this goal and now he's happy just being "normal" and being able to buy a suit off the rack. I can respect that. Nothing wrong with being normal.

[@Hala-ataa]

Joe, literally watching the Mr Olympia: “you guys are all jacked.” Lol

[@rahim9nine]

@Dominik Hamann hahahahaha

[@PaulC39]

@Dominik Hamann Yes but not naturally. Forget Ronnie not taking steroids and winning 8 Mr. Olympias and the 2,500 calorie a day low fat high carb diet. What was it? A whole chicken everyday or something like that and the complex carbs?

[@henrykhiangte3834]

He trains his legs once a week and would feel the pain for about 4 to 5 days. That's just insane!!!

[@verynice9726]

What is insane? Many bodybuilders train their legs properly once a week and most of them feel the pain for a couple of days - which is pretty normal - and some even 6 days after.. Yates isn't extreme in that regard.

[@henrykhiangte3834]

@@verynice9726 you're wrong. Not everyone does it like he do. Not everyone knows the combination of smart work and Hardwork. You're talking about average body builders who's nowhere to be found compared to The Dorian Yates. Considered by most the goat.

[@verynice9726]

@@henrykhiangte3834 Yates knew obviously what he was doing and he is one of the best and most determined bodybuilders of all time, but that wasn't my point.. I was reacting to your post that it is "just insane" that he trained his legs once a week and that he felt the pain for 4 to 5 days, while in reality there is nothing insane or extraordinairy about that part, most bodybuilders feel the pain for a couple or even 5 days after a proper leg workout.

[@manu4eva999]

You must have never trained legs before

[@henrykhiangte3834]

@@manu4eva999 I did. But not as a bodybuilder but as a football player.

[@TLRChad]

Dorian is a cool dude and was such a monster....holy shit. I was a teenager in the early 90's and still remember some of the black and whites in Flex, etc. Especially the one side tricep pose picture that is infamous.

[@matafenomeno99]

TLRChad Why infamous?

[@Tweekend27]

I bought Flex, Ironman and Muscle & Fitness back in the early 90’s in my teens. Back then the magazines weren’t literally ads every second page. I always liked Mike Matarazzo.

[@bornfree8073]

Only famous among people with small wieners.

[@waltherppx6314]

@@bornfree8073 Sounds like you speak from personal experience...

[@arsenalmanic]

Yes. That was a crazy photo. I had the magazines with that photo in it. I used to spend lots of money on body magazines back in the day. Used to check the shop around the days when i knew the next issue was due. Used to buy them all :) I loved bodybuilding and gym in the 90s and early 2000s

[@bigteno4597]

I've met Dorian twice. Such a down to earth honest guy. One of the greats for me.

[@JoRoWi83]

For those who think DY is just talking big... he isn’t. Maybe the single most intense actual Bodybuilder of All Time. That is all he did. No pub events, nothing. Shows and then training. I’ve always wanted to have about 1/3 of his crazzzzzyyyy determination

[@walidsarwary]

Naser bests him

[@matthewcampbell8586]

Tom platz was an animal too lol

[@iverson5164]

@@walidsarwaryNaser bested himself and karked it

[@intergalactic4160]

Don’t let this distract you from Joes head growing three times it’s size since UFC 12

[@Only2GendersCommonSense]

And three times shinier to boot.

[@matthewclark1006]

Johnny Hgh

[@oak1071]

Hgh

[@raven7389]

😂

[@stevencaldwell838]

Dorian.., a true champion! He knew when to say when and switched gears. He’s the greatest while and after his career! Respect 💪🏼

[@Triannosaurus]

This dude looked exactly like my old WWE action figures made out of flexible rubber. LMAO

[@Reece29287]

INTR1NSIC RULES lmao

[@Baitullmaqdis]

I got the ultimate warrior and macho man ... whaddya got?

[@hedgehogranger4137]

Bro if your action figures are WWE they aren't old WWF IS OLD BUDDY

[@THE-BUNKEN-DRUM]

@@Baitullmaqdis : Stretch Armstrong :-P

[@Baitullmaqdis]

@@THE-BUNKEN-DRUM u win buddy 😁

[@GenghisKhanBruseySkyz]

This dude looks like a GoT character

[@PhoenixRiser]

Genghis Khan bron?

[@GenghisKhanBruseySkyz]

In general. but yes.

[@bIaZze778]

Because he's British?

[@someonethirsty1957]

God of Theater?

[@squamish4244]

He looks and sounds like Bronn, and has a similar attitude.

[@nickmitchell220]

"The tiny dude"...Shawn Ray must have loved watching this!

[@tazzhardwick7466]

I can hear him bitching poetic in my mind now.

[@eddieb45]

The greatest of all time. Absolute legend, high intensity training trumps volume every day. He was a pioneer and has had a great career after. Glad he’s doing well.

[@DudeSilad]

He's more of a myth than everyone else because his training was so extreme. People are in awe of his workouts. Plus he was one big mother fucker 😆

[@TheHannibalTV]

funny about the pic of the other guy

[@ivobudinovic7057]

It says Dorian Yates I know that Pic..

[@matthewcarl82]

This was my VERY 1st Joe Rogan podcast I listened to✊ Dorian ALWAYS has my respect🙏🙌

[@philpreston6406]

I could listen to Dorian, all day Long! A super dedicated Warrior. His mindset - when he was training in his heyday, meant he was destined to greatness. An incredibly, interesting man.

[@huskvarsm]

Bodybuilding in the UK in the 90s was so popular 1 in 5 adult males had a gym membership and 30% of those guys took deca and dianabol or test.

[@fredfredburger5150]

I agree, Was a teenager in the 90's in the UK. Bought my first set of York weights at 13.

[@jinfin221]

And now?

[@user-fb9os7hy2y]

Steroids just make you more of what you are already,if your a big guy you'll get bigger than a small guy would given the same imputes ,if your an idiot you'll become a bigger idiot ,if ,like me your a horny kinda guy you will become a walking erection.

[@vilentman111]

@@user-fb9os7hy2y what the fuck have i just read

[@darianwillis8520]

This podcast with Joe and Dorian is one of my favorite JRE episodes ever

[@jacobteehee2220]

My 11 month old son just had a check up and his HEAD was 19" in circumference. Crazy!

[@damienturner6368]

I'm sorry to tell you this.. but your son has a huge head. (joking)

[@phreak761]

@Gustav Himmler No it was the postman.

[@joshwaterman5526]

Dorian actually seems like such a nice guy. The way he talks is so peaceful as well

[@gunsandcommissions]

Dorian was a God when I was in my teens and 20's and hitting the gym in my youth. He was a train-to-failure guy and subscribed to the Metzger's Heavy Duty training philosophy. I trained one set to failure for years and made huge, natural gains.

[@danman1789]

Nobody makes me wanna get off my ass and train more than Dorian.

[@AmasBansalArt]

Considering how most guys end up ie Ronnie is wheelchair bound and Flex has an amputated leg, Dorian did well to get out with his health when he did.

[@MaestroJericho]

Shawn Ray/Jay Cutler/Dennis Wolf/even Tom Platz all look super healthy today it's crazy.

[@gencademi9362]

Best example is Dexter Jackson. Most of his training is machines. Idiot Ronnie's was like 80% free weight

[@zukoshonor2457]

@@gencademi9362 Ronnie risked his body and did the free weights to become bigger than everyone else. and it got him 8 Mr. Olympias and arguably the greatest of all time. He's such a nice guy too and im sad to see the first thing you can call a person that's been through so many surgeries and so much pain for the sport he loves an idiot.

[@gencademi9362]

@@zukoshonor2457 no i love Ronnie to death. But you can't be doing 2 rep sets if your goal is hypertrophy. And yet after all the surgeries he still works out, that shit is just moronic

[@FitnessOutSideTheBox]

@@gencademi9362 Seriously you will tell Ronnie about training? Do you even know all paths to hypertrophy? Do you know role of central nervous system? Training for strength improves your CNS efficiency, means better inter/intra muscular coordination, means you will be able to lift more weight in hypertrophy regime/methods(drop sets, super sets, single/double rest pauses, post/pre fatigue, contrast sets and all kinda different rep schemes etc). Typical internet forum warrior with basic 8-12 reps are hypertrophy. Cheers mate.

[@yerrrboy100]

Dorian hit the nail on the head about your body, it's such an amazing piece of equipment that it can develop the way it does

[@SKgyebaek]

go and look at this dude training in the gym if u think its "just roids" lmao

[@Underhills]

So what r u saying, that he would have won all natty cause his training was so intensive? Get a grip. The roids packed 60% of the mass, just look at the post roid shrinkage these dudes experience. It's watching something melt under the sun. Synthetic hormones are extremely potent and its MUCH easier to train super hard when you have truck pulling you up the hill, the latter is how Dorian explained the juice, he's been quite honest about the advantages of roids. I train hard ALL natty, the roiders wouldn't last a second in my world cause they can't even go to the gym without the roids. I know many pro's and they just quite cause they are not able to put in the effort natty. I've been at it all natty since 1985 myself and I've seen so many juicers come an go. They are roid warriors.

[@Underhills]

As I wrote I've been at it all natty since 1985. I know what gym life is all about. I've seen so many juicers come an go. I don't respect their "efforts" - as a matter of fact it takes much more to do it all natty. I don't see the roiders at the bench press when they come off the juice, they don't have the ability to do it natty. No respect. Chemical gains are for rent.

[@HauntedOath]

The only people who defend steroid usage are the ones who use it.

[@Underhills]

And I say bullshit. Steroids may very well make you a champion. If your placing 15th cause your natty you CAN climb to number 1 if your willing to go all out and do whatever it takes chemically. I've seen that happen repeatedly. Synthetic hormones combined some diuretics makes ALL the difference in the world! That's why people take'em. As mentioned, I've been at it all natty since 1985. I know what gym life is all about. I don't respect roiders "efforts" - as a matter of fact it takes much more to do it all natty. Don't talk to me about dedication - dude.

[@shakoustorm8525]

HauntedOath That's a load of bollocks as well, I don't give a fuck if someone uses, it's called freedom of choice you mug and I respect that people choose to do roids to get what they want from their training.. If Yates wanted to be a 175lb natural he could have been. He didn't. He wanted to be a freak and didn't hurt any cunt in the process.. Apart from all the whining bitches in these threads. And any issues he gets from his lifestyle, well, I guess he'll accept that as well because that's just how Shit goes. No one will remember a cunt like you and his self righteous comments. Dorian will live on for Fucking centuries because of his achievements.. Now move along

[@Silentwatcher23]

Dorian Ronnie and Jay i think they're the best ..honest and good guys

[@kazamk5367]

Yup theyre my Top 3 in no particular order but Jay wins the Handsome side hands down lol

[@dadude7]

The more I hear Yates talk, the more I respect him. Comes across as a really good dude.

[@streetspirit956]

dadude7 same here. To be honest I was never a big fan of his physique but I find him really interesting to listen to. Quite inspirational actually.

[@ChicagoJ351]

Just hearing him talk about the pain he was in all week and how he craved it is motivating. Not to say I’ll think the same way, but love the perspective.

[@Dooger111]

Shawn Ray, the little guy. Lol

[@1catmilkdrinker]

progress_lover86 I fucking loved that

[@cirounderlyon6533]

I knew him back in the day, Shawn was fucking huge in person , perfect physique

[@JMS1089]

he had such a shit faced grin when joe called him a small guy lol

[@jamesavery6671]

Joe is only 5'8 lol

[@jamesavery6671]

To bad you cant say that to my face cause you'd be negative 6 foot lol

[@MitchM77]

Reminds me of one my English teachers in college. Was scrawny, and I had a couple fellow basketball players in the class. One day he said he used to be a body builder and we all called him out calling BS. Then he pulled out the photos and we were like Wtf?!

[@sujitsharma4346]

@Mic Rophone Have you considered that guys like Olivia continued to juice throughout their lives? Once you abuse steroids for many years, your hormonal levels are messed up forever and no way can you look good without the juice.

[@ryanmason9320]

Dude...was your teacher Mike Katz?

[@Reece29287]

19 inch forearms... Wtf

[@hawaiianprestigecars8493]

Inyourhouse I have a 19 inch cock, cm I mean

[@hbsblkk3842]

Moonshine Autos lol 19 cm isnt too shabby though

[@Lite727]

I don’t think people can actually fathom the will power of this man and his level of pain tolerance. Don’t follow bb much but his work ethic is the reason he’s my fav bb of all time.

[@winklenator]

What I like about Dorian was he preached the same intensity that Mentzer without saying “this is the way you build muscle.” He understood that there’s multiple paths to the same outcome, but argued that his method was more efficient.

[@Kuplpa]

Because dorian didn't try to promote his coaching and his friend's gym machines

[@mister9nerthebest707]

6 time Olympia Dorian Yates on Joe's podcast brings a tear to my eye. Thank you Joe.

[@jonjoe138]

Respect for Dorian, calling Shawn Ray *"gentlemen"*

[@allnfun6315]

I thought Dorian was a no BS guy until you tell me he called Shawn a gentleman. haha

[@iulian844]

@@allnfun6315 lol

[@amaanshaikh6868]

He is gentlemen though

[@FerminTrujilloEspetero]

Never talk over Dorian.

[@alexsaam2696]

I love when he says "a big guy always beats a good little guy". Classic Yates quote

[@johnstanley7874]

The cool thing about these old school body builders is how humble they seem and at peace they are when they talk. Real men are rare.

[@Marc-cu5mj]

I bet Dorian went for a smoke with Joe after

[@nobbilc]

Mark rules Probably.If they both weren't baked already...😃

[@bovacanti3334]

No way in hell. He needs to, but no way in hell.

[@theangryitalian7922]

Shr00mfairy Mcgee Dorian smokes man

[@ndstylcustom9769]

Dorian has such a wealth of knowledge. I love that guy.

[@classicsaxon9842]

Joe rogan and co shit on bodybuilders until they get them on the show and then they roll over

[@sammygmartinistheman]

When did they shit on them? What episodes?

[@acesidhu6508]

In fairness, Dorian Yates is THE bodybuilder. Hard not to respect him.

[@danielmcbolnd4828]

Avtar Sidhu not really, Ronnie, lee H, Arnold, Frank, Jay

[@KortovElphame]

Sammy G you kidding lol?

[@kevinlee7916]

they do not really shit on them they just point out how bodybuilding is not as functional or healthy as other forms of exercise.. Dorian even admits this during the podcast because it is true. If Joe gave Dorian any less than maximum respect on this podcast he would look foolish, this guy put more time and effort into his training than almost everyone else. Legend.

[@jensz9360]

Dorian is one of the only bodybuilders who doesnt come off as pompous. Funny because he was one of the greatest to ever do it, but he wouldnt tell you that. Those pictures tell the story of his accomplishments. The man came into bodybuilding , trained like a madman, took the trophies, prize money and everything along the way then left with his health. The guy basically approached it like a business and he succeeded and then retired. He was smart to leave when he did, now he can live his life and pursue other things he enjoys. All the best to the man, may he live long and happy and thanks for giving the fans a glimpse of what pushing it to the limit was.

[@jefferyyoder9785]

He has always been honest regarding his AAS cycles, training and all aspects regarding his career. like the late Rich Piana did (R.I.P)

[@94SexyStang]

Bodybuilding is such a hard sport, people don't Realize how reclused these guys get to Compete at that level. 8+ meals a day, Steroids, workout 3+ hours a day, and the Money on food is OUTRAGEOUS.....you ain't gonna grow on steroids alone, it takes a Ton of food and dedication, Day in, day out.

[@bentattersfield3610]

Mike Fu whatever it takes, babe!!

[@gambit3950]

Would love to eat and lift all day.

[@rensweertman7967]

they aren't 3 hours a day in the gym

[@rensweertman7967]

@J Smith weird 4 me 2 hear that

[@C924B]

Ben Tattersfield 4 SCOOPS GODAMMIT

[@apmm4209]

I've seen Dorian's early career training sessions ! Yes he was on steroids but his workouts were absolutely "BRUTAL" !!!!!

[@BluBlu111]

Intense

[@tbi159]

I love Dorian.He is the best body builder.

[@richman360]

I have so much respect for how he reflects on the work he did. It's very humble.

[@vinayaktyagi1366]

You gotta have 15 inch forearms to make the cut for competitive arm wrestling. The man had 19. 19!! Jeez! 🔥

[@vaderetro264]

25 years ago Yates looked even more impressive, there had never been someone like him. I remember watching those black and white photos with my friends in the gym. We were speechless.

[@montimiller2743]

I love D.Y. attitude~"there's nobody that can out work me in the gym mentality" which actually predates Kobe Bryant's "Mamba mentality" who has gone on record to say the same! D.Y. has always been one of my favorites because he tells the truth even about his own steroid use which most bodybuilders steer clear of these days, and goes into depth about why so many ex-body builders are dropping like flies(dying)because they didn't cycle on & off as he did and Dorian is a testament to this by being in great shape these days at the young age of 57!

[@richardmilliken5651]

DY is a lot smarter and mentally tougher than most bodybuilders! Ronnie Coleman probably worked just as hard as Dorian but he wasn't intelligent enough to decrease the amount of weights lifted during the final 12 weeks pre-competition!! That's why Dorian is relatively healthy now and Ronnie is confined to a wheelchair! It's a very fine line between getting bigger and injuring yourself!

[@simonriddick]

Dorian still seems to be in good health not like a lot of the others. Great podcast I watched the whole thing. Funny seeing his reaction to seeing himself lol.

[@bradnobl]

@4:15 Yates "It's generally accepted the 90s were the peak of competitive physiques.." So true including other major sports; basketball, football, etc.

[@xzcsdf9574]

interesting

[@mrt1430]

But then for other sports it is not so true (swimming, athletics, soccer) But certainly for bodybuilding!

[@rajendranadarajan8931]

I used to do forearm work with dumbells. After watching this video, I abandoned it totally and did heavy deadlifts. My forearms grew really fast. Heavy dumbbells farmers walk too. The more grip strength you build the bigger the forearms grow.

[@Amiittk]

"Competitions are won from behind" - Dorian "The shadow" Yates.

[@deanalfey5160]

Without doubt the best bodybuilder of all time

[@williambrown1390]

"Body Building is just an Adaptation of Stress. If your put your body through a certain amount of stress, it will say I need adapt to handle this." Great Little piece of Info, thanks for this Interview Joe. Great job as Usual my friend.

[@dmpviper6656]

Great interview Dorian is King

[@thespokenword6456]

he's absolutely right- the modern bodybuilders are simply not the same standard. Nick Walker, Ramy, Curry, Choopan- none of them had the aesthetics, the conditioning, the balance of the earlier guys. Classic is the one to watch now.

[@coryg121]

I LOVE the feeling of having sore legs. I agree with Dorian, if they don’t hurt after a killer leg workout I’m not happy

[@danielplainview4778]

“you guys are all jacked” - very apt Joe, yes those three professional bodybuilders are all jacked

[@mudejartrainingnaturalscie6938]

it's probably just genetics

[@cindygirlification]

He’s smart he stopped taking steroids around 34 .

[@yettamon956]

@Jim Jones diet is the key. they dont eat the same anymore, why would they

[@tazzhardwick7466]

To take them past 40 is just dumb I have a friend who's kidneys are fucked because he couldn't stop

[@alfonsopayan09]

Tazz Hardwick just TRT forever Look at Sly Tyson and could count Jason statham and the rock going to 50s

[@masavoy0228]

I think that's a factor too. A lot of the guys we see who are messed up or have passed away competed well into their 30s. Lee haney retired at 31, Ronnie didn't win til he was 35

[@abhisheksathe123]

His lat spread was so huge it seems like he could fly through air

[@bigroy38]

Met Dorian in’97.He was freakin’awesome.

[@fromunderthekilt6310]

I was never a huge fan of DYs physique, but you can’t fault the man for intensity, focus, motivation and drive. A true come from nothing rags to riches story. Anyone who’s seen Blood and guts dvd knows what I’m talking about. NOONE trained like him. No one.

[@tortillasarenotbiceps7622]

Bodybuilding aside, Dorian is a great character. He's levelheaded and grounded. He has a superior perspective with no bullshit excuses to justify the elephant that all pro bodybuilders carry. He had a plan. He exercised that plan, and when it was his time, he moved on to pursue other ventures. The man is legend.

[@unavailableuser2999]

Anyone saying "I could be that big on steroids too" clearly has no idea how steroids and the body works. Educate yourself.... On everything actually.

[@richardmilliken5651]

I agree that 99.999% of the population could never get that big but there are some genetic freaks walking around that have no interest in Bodybuilding that structurally are already much bigger and assuming that they would respond well to steroids & intense training, they would become bigger. Now getting dryer & in prime bodybuilding shape is another matter altogether.

[@CAESAR-yj6ms]

I don’t think they really mean it when they say stupid stuff like that, they’re just hating

[@thenewcamelot8873]

Lot's of people could though, but they are decent size naturally guys that respond well to training.

[@jeffmahoney1271]

The 90s was the peak of competitiveness for most sports

[@BennyH11]

There's a reason for that

[@cagriyuksel6448]

@@BennyH11 and what's that? Let's corruption and politics?

[@BennyH11]

@@cagriyuksel6448 Much more doping

[@jeffmahoney1271]

@Your Dad Is powerlifting a sport?

[@jeffmahoney1271]

@Your Dad Ya they build their muscles for show while power lifters build for strength. They both require the same level of dedication, effort, discipline etc

[@reedallyn1767]

Everybody talks about genetics and his luck with having a lot of natural attributes to grow to this size. I don't care what anybody says, there's a hell of a lot of work, mindfulness, commitment, and dedication, not including the science behind it, that Yates exhibited. He didn't fuck around with living in California and doing shoots for Muscle and Fitness, or ads for supplement companies, unlike the ego maniacs that compete in the O today, he maintained focus on his goals, and in the end, not many guys win the O six times. Good on him. Much respect.

[@AK-uj3cc]

Exactly. Same as people always talking about steroids. Anyone can take steroids, you still have to work really hard to get big.

[@WinstondeRaaf]

This was so much fun to listen to. Yates has a great attitude...and holy moly, what an insane physique.

[@robjohnson212]

I love how Dorian is so, Matter of Fact and candid when he talk. He don’t hold nothing back

[@tsundokus]

He and Ronnie are my favorite natties

[@josebarragan6627]

Natties haha give me a break

[@tsundokus]

@@josebarragan6627 I think it flew over your head on that one. Manlets when will they learn

[@tonybologna8522]

Lee Priest podcast would be the greatest

[@mattybhoy6522]

Lol Lee will roast everyone! 😂

[@llewodcm20]

He's a moron

[@Pav66]

fuck yes!

[@Triality]

Yeah, I like listening to Lee Priest as well, always real.

[@peteratkinson922]

Amazing how normal he looks now. I also often wonder what former sumo wrestlers look like after retirement.

[@poiuyttyuiop9700]

They look skeletal because they all die. The sumo wrestling industry chews them up and spits them out, throws them to the curb if they don’t make it or can’t continue

[@rainerwahnsinn9585]

they are death if older then 45 years

[@travisscott9359]

The 90's were damn near the peak of everything.

[@lairdriver]

Dorian Yates aka the King of the Lats. Nobody had a better or bigger back than him. He was a human bull frog when he popped up onstage. He only worked each muscle one day per week, but he trained using the Mike Mentzer high intensity method. Working a muscle to absolute failure, not just failure. So forced reps, retro reps, taking some weight off and trying to grind out a couple more reps. The type of workout that would make most people pass out or barf. He did tear his left tricep and bicep at different times though. I was in high school when Dorian Yates arrived on the scene. I followed everything he did. It's true what he says about the Golden era. He had to compete against Kevin Levrone, Flex Wheeler, Sean Ray, Lee Priest, Nassar El Sonbaty, Mike Matarrazo, Paul Dillet. The competition was more fierce.

[@bilosmith177]

Used train with an old school global competitive body builder. He was from the Mike Mentzer school. It was hell. You'd go until you puked and then keep going, every fucking day. You pop ibuprofen like Tic-Tacs.

[@MattDeloff_Online]

Dorian was the best MR O, aside from Arnold, to ever grace the stage. He ushered in the freak look but with class and symmetry. After him it got way distorted. There will never be another Dorian.

[@richardmilliken5651]

Dorian was the best conditioned freak to ever step on the Mr. O. stage!! I've always like Frank Zane's physique more than the big men!!

[@MattDeloff_Online]

@@richardmilliken5651 Agreed. Frank was another one with a perfect physique.

[@kimwarfield1587]

Actually Frank Zane did defeat Arnold. It was one of his three losses.

[@mcmc1863]

He used to live in walmley in birmingham....house backed onto my parents house....i kicked a ball over fence on day....suprised by what answered! Lol nice guy thanks for the ball dorian !

[@justinkieschnick4279]

90's was the peak of bodybuilding, I 100% agree no one can touch those dudes (Tons of respect to the 70's, 80's and 90's but into the 00's...nope)

[@brentdraper4382]

Justin Kieschnick still was a contest over who can survive the most drugs. it's not aesthetically pleasing

[@briantime9880]

Jay cutler had an amazing body in the 00 wtf are u on ?

[@somguy5035]

I look up to Yates for who he was, and just as much for who he is now The will-power and decisiveness to achieve what he did, and also to leave it behind when he was done Its SUPER rare

[@fantuhjc5086]

0:59 60 year old Joe Rogan laughing right there