Lee Haney: "America Now Has A Sick Society Of Young People" | The Mike O'Hearn Show

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Mike O'Hearn speaks with Lee Haney about the health crisis in bodybuilding (and beyond) for younger individuals who desperately try to catch up in older age.
Lee Haney needs no introduction. He is a 8x Mr. Olympia champion, a world record only tied by Ronnie Coleman. Haney represents the absolute elite in pre-mass monster bodybuilding history. He has also gone on to dedicate his life towards fitness and health for new generations - becoming appointed as chairman of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports by Bill Clinton. So what does Haney feel about bodybuilding today with the many young deaths plaguing the sport? In Generation Iron and Barbend's latest episode of The Mike O'Hearn Show, special guest Lee Haney expresses the urgency of being healthy as young as possible - instead of waiting until mid-life.
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[@vincentscalia7348]

This was a great podcast of Mike&Lee. Hopefully many more to come.😁

[@chrismoll6862]

Lee ..8x Mr O and not one single injury in his whole life .. incredible , smart , ultimate winner

[@TheSpritz0]

He trained with medium/moderate weights and very strict technique, good nutrition for recovery...

[@musclebone7875]

And Blessed by God as well

[@gary_michael_flanagan_wildlife]

@@musclebone7875absolutely!! We need strong male role models for young men these days. It’s quite sad.

[@navidkomy5850]

He retired early as well

[@Pharoe29]

Lee Haney is the greatest of all time. A true gentleman and the absolute best Ambassador for the Bodybuilding community.

[@Bbigbosss]

Mike, I'm with you. Mr Haney is the greatest bodybuilder, greatest Mr Olympia EVER!!!!!

[@daviddepapeisahero8554]

Have you not heard of Ronnie Coleman?

[@wildmanz8233]

Facts!

[@alvinmccoy3234]

I met Lee Haney when I was 19 years old in 1990 when he was training Evander Holyfield in Houston TX. I had just competed in the Lee Labrada bodybuilding contest in Galveston TX as teenager my first bodybuilding contest, I was working at the Grocery store in Houston TX Lee Haney came in there and I freaked out I ran up to him we talked he was so nice he gave me his autograph I still have it in my home gym. Lee Haney is a true gentleman God bless him.

[@riceflatpicking4954]

Man that is awesome thank you for sharing that!

[@alvinmccoy3234]

No problem man I'm 51 years old and I'll never forget that sometimes you meet your heroes and your let down but Lee Haney is the real deal God bless you.

[@animalscars3799]

@@alvinmccoy3234God is Good 🙏 All the best man

[@pedarsagg]

Instant gratification is what the new generation wants!

[@schgeiailemanwulo6450]

Always wants to show off. Grabbing eye balls smh

[@riceflatpicking4954]

Think that everyone owes them something

[@boomersD9CAT]

Right on point…I was born in 1963, and I started lifting weights when I was 13 years old. I was Bullied,beat down, and tired of it. I trained my ass off, and vowed that I wasn’t gonna get kicked around anymore. Still training 5 days a week, and God willing I plan on training until my last day on earth!

[@xaviermarroquin4507]

YA...AGE OF THE SISSIES CRY BABIES

[@mikematson2115]

@@schgeiailemanwulo6450 nnbd

[@jeffwalker1322]

Lee Haney is an all American Icon. So glad to see he is still physically capable and healthy. So many are crippled up or not here anymore

[@fender1000100]

He isnt that old 65. You wanna know longevity Albert Beckles is 93

[@AKay4tothe7]

Say what you will, Mike gives his guest the floor until they're done speaking. That's a beautiful thing. Lee Haney 🐐

[@michaelbowers7912]

I had the opportunity to meet Mr. Haney several years ago. The Wisdom tempered with Genuineness and Humility left a LIFETIME impression on me.

[@jacobanderson9262]

Like Danny Devito said in War of the Rose's, "If someone who charges $400 an hour is willing to give you advice for free, it would benefit you to listen!"

[@littromney6048]

Story of my life. Lol

[@PNN_ParodyNewsNetwork]

Every generation says the generation after them is worse... ...and every generation is right

[@rdallas81]

And every generation who is right is left.

[@jonlong5541]

People always talk about Ronnie Coleman being the greatest and he is great but people sleep on Lee Haney who has just as many Olympias and is older but in way better health than Coleman

[@davee7344]

It’s just because of numbers; not as many people from the 80’s are still around or involved in bodybuilding except the og’s , Ronnie built this mythology of himself through social media , and his generation of fans are heavily involved in social media platforms and former competitors, but Lee in my opinion was way ahead of his time, and retired at 31 years old

[@JohnBowl14690]

I don't see it as who is better. Lee, Arnold, and Ronnie all had their mark in the sport. All contributed to bodybuilding. Lee is probably my favorite of all time because of the intangibles.

[@johnstewart4350]

Lee Haney also had an enormous waistline... the cowbellies of these days does not impress me much....

[@Kjcali777]

I totally agree I remember growing up in the 90’s and reading Flex and just being amazed by Lee Haney he has been a great influence for me…

[@ronaldbohan2720]

As a 62 Natural Pro. I enjoy this clean talking positive video. Clean eating has given me a healthier lifestyle even when working with Asphalt and concrete daily for 25 years.

[@xaviermarroquin4507]

54 and eat whatever I want and healthy..ya not clean. Only good habit I have is working out..and on SWOOOOL. Gene blessed I guess..haha

[@shred9475]

Natural pro= on gear but passes blood tests

[@cgfitnessandarboriculture]

@@shred9475 These kinds of comments are exactly what is wrong in the fitness and bodybuilding community today and contributes to why many people think that the only way to achieve a great physique is by not being natural.

[@shred9475]

@@cgfitnessandarboriculture it is true tho. 100,% of wnbf is sauced to the gills

[@arturocastelo]

Wow! Not one but two legends together. Thank you so much for doing this Mike and Lee!

[@RonDaSantis]

I’m not usually a fan of Mike OHearn. I came for Lee Haney. But…….. Mike was actually really good in this interview. He’s way better than Vlad any day of the week.

[@Powerfullygentle]

TotaLee Awesome! Mass with class and a life of character. "Stimulate, not annihilate." You both are champions in life, above & beyond the stage... Thanks Mike!

[@retro161]

What a refreshing interview with one of the greatest athletes of any sport of all times. Met him when he came to Perth Western Australia back in 1987 for a seminar / exhibition , true to what he is saying, Lee is an absolute gentleman with his time and being patient with this sixteen year old kid is a memory I cherish to this day. His kind words of encouragement set in motion a life style that I follow to this day, Clean eating regular training serving others. Thank you Lee. ........ rest assured I looked him in the eyes the entire time he was talking to me.

[@GYMSHIT]

So nice to see Lee doing well! Loved seeing him growing up

[@PNN_ParodyNewsNetwork]

and people thought instagram was bad, TikTok brings out the worst in people ( sure there are exceptions ) but not many.....

[@ssantoro36]

Instagram is bad lol tik tok is even worse. Social media is the downfall of todays youth. It creates unreal expectations, destroys self esteem, relationships, etc.

[@LifeHawkeye]

I was so looking forward to this interview and it did not disappoint. Can’t wait to hear more from Mr. Haney. Again, Mike your interviews are getting more and more enjoyable every time. I’ve followed you Mike for several years now and gotta say, I rarely ever see you starstruck or in awe of anyone else but you looked like the same excited 14 year old boy I bet you were upon first learning about Lee Haney lol. It was fun to watch you being so moved by this wonderful man. Like you said, Lee has been the best example both inside and outside the sport of bodybuilding and everyone respects him. Take care and I’ll be watching every interview you grace us with. Thank you and Lee you’re awesome brother!

[@talamantezfamily3123]

Love when Haney Gives Knowledge or lays down what he Learned from mistakes

[@wyattb6066]

Lee Haney is a legend. Great physique behind an even greater man.

[@gohardorgohome7687]

Lee Haney is such a humble gentleman all the respect to you sir 🙏🙏

[@theironforce3000]

Love this episode ! This should be a weekly segment . Lee is the best. Deff keeps it real and delivers true simplistic wisdom.

[@SeptemberChild1835]

Why no mention of Jesus? 😔

[@thomaswhite2802]

Cannot say enough about this interview it’s loaded with respect and I remember those days like yesterday

[@hubriswonk]

If I had the opportunity to talk with Mr Haney every cell in my body would focus on every word he said! He is 100% right that the young people of today are lost!

[@nicecutie]

this is great. two legends speaking knowledge and inspiration! thanks mike and haney!

[@luckym1580]

Wow! The O.G is speaking out on this issue, amazing 👏

[@justinhainley9663]

Lee Haney = Man of Integrity. So much great advice in this interview and not bodybuilding.

[@james7ch]

Mike is the man! Love his content! Get outside of your box 📦 big time message there. Comfort kills!

[@NDemanuele1]

I used to watch his show on ESPN which was fun to watch! He would toy around with 405 Lbs with BB Rows or 500 Lbs with Bench. I used to follow him in M&F magazine and the rest of them in that era! True legend and great guy!

[@zenfitnutrition8908]

Thank you Michael thank you lee haney -Not one of these pros have the muscle development and shredded rips like lee Haney and the rest of the old schoolers 💪🏽I am 57 years old PROFESSIONAL NATTY . Mr. Philly Mr. Anthracite - Battle of York PA 💪🏽Mr. America 🇺🇸. and several more winnings. 88 PRO NATTY Trophies 🏆 Be a Natty like me -I train in my basement with nostalgic antique York weights I am not on KZbin yet but I will get there God bless everyone. Tony D

[@robertkraychik1884]

tremendous wisdom from two legends. great energy and vibe.

[@SeptemberChild1835]

Please do not forget Jesus. 😔

[@prescottosegie]

Lee Haney is a legend one of my favorites bodybuilder in the world 🌎 I definitely want to train with him and learn more about bodybuilding Too 💪🏾

[@TheSpritz0]

He used moderate weight, lots of sets, a lot of attention to nutrition/recovery...

[@SeptemberChild1835]

You forgot to mention Jesus. 😔

[@johnfcaraccio6900]

2 class acts with tons of knowledge and great vibes for the bodybuilding world

[@zacharyoverlien6050]

Haney is the greatest of all time and a great ambassador!

[@chrismoll6862]

Brilliant work Mike , this is special content

[@arthurmiles5629]

mike&Lee i be waiting for you guys can't wait

[@heavymetalhero08]

Lee is the GOAT because of his spirit...

[@srqmojo]

Good stuff, Lee Haney's the best!

[@Christiandeanandrade]

This is unparalleled man 🙌Respect 👊

[@gcruishank9663]

Yep, his first statement said it all. Sooo many overweight kids and so many that are pre-diabetic. Its a parents responsibility to constantly educate their children on good nutrition and how evil junk food is, and how important exercise is, and they learn by copying what you do.

[@solutionstoreality2thetrut624]

THANK YOU MAN NO SPEAKS ON MR HANEY ENOUGH HE IS THE FIRST TO BREAK THE RECORD FORST TO DO IT ONE OF THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆

[@tasmlmbell1126]

Love Itt!!! Lee Haney🙏🥇 You Have to Build a Strong Life Foundation!!! Before You Build a House for Life Destiny!!! 1989 I was Blessed to work at his Gym called the Animal Kingdom in Atlanta Georgia!!!

[@davidseva8394]

Good interview Mike.

[@MR-rd7el]

Loved his posing when he was dominating everyone his back n chest still one of the best of all times every body part just flowed very balanced n as a person a class act...

[@zacharygreene1979]

Awesome interview

[@johnnyesponge9218]

Lee was a bodybuilding god to me as a kid growing up in the 1980's

[@skottg.walton240]

Respect isn't taught much anymore. Parents want their children to like them. They want to be their children's friends.

[@jerryquintyne1764]

This was great! Haney is the greatest bodybuilder ever!!

[@YoNickSoko]

The most underrated bodybuilder ever. In terms of the bodybuilding world, Lee Haney should be talked about just like how Ronnie and Arnold are

[@theshootindutchman]

So true brother Lee🙏!

[@scottlapointe9682]

This was great!! Thank you

[@Underhills]

Lee is a great name to have in BB. Lee Haney, Lee Labrada, Lee Priest.

[@Himothy704]

Lee Haney the legend 🙌

[@meangenemiller3362]

Excellent program!👍🇨🇱

[@rdallas81]

Good interview.

[@Hungrybird474]

Only few will put in the necessary consistent work . Good luck to everyone .

[@jameshorton5395]

Mike ohearn saying baby mama. Priceless🤣😂

[@luckyorion9634]

Lee Haney is the best Mr Olympia ever!!!

[@gerhardschelbi8742]

Robby and haney are the best mr. O all times.

[@chrismoll6862]

Mike ,besides how dack U are , being rhe greatest body builder of all time and all that good stuff ... what is so special , is yr palls , rhe 7x and 8x M r Os .. the men who you respect and the men who respect you ... an awesome gaggle of the best of the best , and you give us a personal insight to this wonder world .... aaah wow! , we arw so privelidged ..tx M ike , tx Lee , Tx Phil .. Thank you Gentlemen

[@timmyrichards7366]

This talk was awesome.1st class love it

[@troykelso4409]

Lee Haney living legend!!!

[@steorris]

Legend 👊🏻

[@robertnovelli5204]

2 legends 🙌🏻💪🏻🙌🏻 love it

[@andrewskratt9552]

mikes ripping tren diarrhea farts during the interview

[@riceflatpicking4954]

😂😂😂

[@Olican71]

To understand where the young generation is going, just look at Haney’s face vs O’hearn’s

[@halo3tes4]

HANEY= GOAT

[@stevegreene94]

Best podcast hands down

[@meangenemiller3362]

Are you using PED’s? Yes or No. it’s a simple question that deserves a simple answer!

[@chrismoll6862]

Answer is no , show respect to the legend , dont act loser , act winner by showing admiration

[@Underhills]

He's taking the fifth.

[@KennyG-qh8jc]

Mike has the sense of humour of the inanimate carbon rod from the Simpsons. Lee was making jokes and cracking smiles but Mikes CPU could not compute the emotion, .But Lee what a joy

[@mariob.8669]

Haney is Forever!!!💯

[@meangenemiller3362]

I can relate to Lee! My mom didn’t want me to have weighs she thought I would look like a freak.😂 my dad took me to the mall and bought me a #110 Joe Weider wait set. I never turned out to be a freak.😂😂

[@xaviermarroquin4507]

Ya..it's genetics or you just was not consistent like me..ON SWOOOOL..HAHA

[@HappyWolverine]

Lee Haney: the greatest that ever did it

[@greer776611]

Decadence is destroying our children- they have it too easy- when I even see the young ones at the gym- they don't even want to be there! I would've done anything back in the day to have access to a gym.

[@mychalsimmons4177]

Thank Q man!!!!!

[@svetozarozegovic3684]

👍All Lee awesome .Lee Haney,Lee Priest,Lee Bruce, Good to see Mr.O. Lee Haney, I like one of His tips for TRAPS exercise ,REAR SHOULDER SHRUG WITH BAR.TOTALEE AWESOME. THANKS MIKE FOR INTERVIEW WITH LEE. CONSISTENCY 1😁👍🏊‍♂️💪

[@ericjohnson8586]

Mike you had some work done it looks good brother

[@Underhills]

When Lee stepped down it ended the golden era of BB.

[@nicksartiano7176]

Ronnie was best ever & that cannot be disputed. Lee is second best ever. Arnold is third best ever & did more for body building then any other Mr. Olympia due to his fame in so many areas of life. Ronnie looked like a guy from another planet & Ronnie was strongest Mr. Olympia ever as Ronnie worked out w/ most weight. Ronnie is the one & only KING of body building but he is paying the price big time. If Lee tried to workout like Ronnie did Lee would be having same severe health issues as Ronnie.

[@michaelangileo2760]

Lee is a Christian. Right on !!

[@Underhills]

Yeah, but he's a bit two faced cause Christians ain't supposed to be using drugs or illegal substances. We all know Lee was using PEDs all the way trough his pro career. The double standard didn't quite match his religious belives. Perhaps that bothered him too. I've never heard him talk about it.

[@celebratecrypto3693]

Handy looks good in some photos not sure why but I never liked his physique all the pics I ever saw didn’t look great imo. But this showed me he is much better then I thought by far

[@anjinsanx44]

Both r gentlemen ! N great champs! Both!

[@ygeof4ooz849]

I am blessed to be a blessing 🌀 ⛵

[@fender1000100]

One of the few times ive seen Mike Awestruck.

[@johnstewart4350]

THIS GUY SHOULD HAVE AN OSCAR TO BE NATTY AND MAX OUT 10 REPS WITH 400 LBS BEHIND THE NECK DELT PRESSES... EXCUSE ME SIR... I STARTED TO BODYBIULD AS A 4 YEAR OLD KID IN 1956... AND YOU CAN'T FOOL ME !!

[@foxybrown2]

At a interview i do look in the eye. But most of the time i do not. And it has nothing to do with respect it has to do with me concentrating on what you are saying. And because i am a life long musician. So i usually turn my head a little bit and point my ear toward you.

[@daviddepapeisahero8554]

Mike O Tren

[@luciusdomitius9377]

If these food cooperations succeed in gaining complete control of the food supply chain, then society will get far sicker than it is now.

[@truthseekerv1318]

They already have....

[@andrewskratt9552]

mikes turning into a wax figure

[@raymondjones6273]

Don't be a bully

[@andrewskratt9552]

@@raymondjones6273 my diarrhea farts stink messy wipe on the way

[@johanneslesch365]

Good one🤣🤣🤣

[@rdallas81]

The funny thing? You know who Mike is, but he doesn't know who you are. Same for millions of people all over the world.

[@andrewskratt9552]

@@rdallas81 my mucus diarrhea farts smell tasty what a sniff

[@paulbaker9434]

Lee Haney and Ronnie Coleman are the all time best,and that's facts,and let's be honest as a man his age looks dynamite

[@TheAzza1995]

Awesome mike ,lee the king of kings ,my idol him and albert

[@nikitaw1982]

I want to know if adding muscle mass improves ur hormones and able to focus better in the rest of ur life. Question for me is, is it more muscle on the frame or the intense workouts that cause the better hormones? I really noticed as back squat got heavier my anxiety and reactiveness in daily situations went way down. Was it being strong? More muscle? The workputs? The placebo effect of confidence boost of being stronger than most even if was or not.

[@quantumpotential7639]

You're bulking and getting pumped. Flooding the muscles with blood and nutrients produces a huge surge in male dopamine levels and the hormones continually reach optimized production. Stay away from PEDS and stick to natural God made foods. Thanks

[@meangenemiller3362]

Green beans and tuna fish was hilarious😂😂

[@meangenemiller3362]

I have his Philosophy at 56!

[@RM-my9dn]

Love Lee!

[@meangenemiller3362]

Lee cooked Dorians ass there’s no comparison!

[@Underhills]

Well, fact is Dorian was the reason Lee stepped down. He's said that himself. He knew it was over for him when Dorian entered the last Mr. O. Lee barely won that show but he didn't want to hang on for another contest just to be beaten by Dorian. That's his own words. When Lee stepped down it was the end of the golden era of BB and the beginning of the super conditioned mass monsters. Dorian impressed me big time and he's a great champ. Lee is an icon and in my book the greatest Mr O. champ of all. Dorian represents something different, like it or not. They are both impressive on their own terms. Dorian have been sharing his philosophies on the sport after his career and he's helping alot of people with his knowledge and insight. Just like Lee.

[@glennhankins6927]

@@Underhills No disrespect to Mr.Yates but he started the mass monster, turtle gut Olympia look. Bodybuilding has become a circus of dangerously unhealthy clowns since then. Bring back the 1980's. Excellent music, rock hard, lean, muscular bodies, a great leader in the White House, safe neighborhoods, and everybody could easily afford to buy a house.

[@handsomeX]

@@glennhankins6927 💯

[@andrewskratt9552]

mike never talks about his PED USE😂

[@antoniocorreia2577]

Why dose he need to talk about PED ?

[@andrewskratt9552]

@@antoniocorreia2577 learn to spell and my diarrhea farts smell tasty

[@Underhills]

Cus he's all natty 🤣🤣

[@antoniocorreia2577]

Natty or not he looks better than all bodybuilder of is age ?!

[@wad6216]

@@Underhills His lips and ears have got bigger on the GH you can never escape that!. He is starting to look like Rich Piana did his lips and ears looked like the Mr potato head. Mike is the same height as Arnold and 40Lbs heavier but is natural. So he can be 40lbs in shred heavier than one of the best body builders ever to live who took a fair amount of gear. He is a beast Mike and got the hunger and work ethic and strong, but come on guy is a phoney.