GOLDEN ERA OF BODYBUILDING - PUMPING IRON MOTIVATION 🔥

[@JoseGayo]

Tom Platz's voice makes these videos legendary. Never heard someone with such a deep and charismatic way of speaking.

[@bendoerges4211]

Its almost as if hes your personal coach speaking directly to you

[@markofx3223]

@@bendoerges4211 Arnold won Mr olympia in 1864 1898 1960 1960 1977 1980 1985 1988 and made a come back in 2023 now he's a school teacher in iec land age 78

[@bendoerges4211]

@@markofx3223 cool

[@markofx3223]

@@bendoerges4211 bloody hell what planet are you on do you really think all that true

[@adtjtjdjsj]

@@markofx3223 Those numbers are wrong

[@mosesmelo5535]

"it wasn't about the drugs. It was about training". - Tom Platz

[@oreldm]

Without the drugs nothing was happening !!! Arnold and Zane, Columbo, Platz etc.. when off the drugs just shrunk up into normal looking guys that looked like they never lifted.

[@umz1828]

David Orelj wtf no they didn’t 😂

[@beinghuman5010]

Arnold Schwarzenegger used steroids for Mr. Universe at age 21 😎♥️♥️♥️ My friend told me that 😎🔥🔥🔥

[@monkeythejuan8024]

@@beinghuman5010 yea he did actually ...and they said his old gym friends used to do it before coming to the states... And arnold said it himself whatever it takes to be a champion

[@tanderson1480]

@@oreldm they were still bigger than normal guys lol

[@Ostrich16]

tom platz baby I can't forget his voice

[@vannessalocker1084]

Can you tell me who that person is in the middle on the front cover of the video 🤔

[@1kaisaboss]

@@vannessalocker1084 its Jeff Bridges the Actor. Arnold and him did stay Hungry, one of Arnolds first movies

[@josueguillen5053]

I hear Tom platz when I train squats❤️

[@silverbackwamahiu535]

@@josueguillen5053 same here

[@SovereignStatesman]

I can't forget his JOWLS. Seriously, that's steroids ON steroids.

[@dragosmihoc8204]

There is nothing that gets me more emotional than these kind of videos. Who s with me ?

[@idontreadreplies.252]

Who need music when you have this

[@satioOeinas]

Im with u bro!

[@westfieldartworks8188]

Agreed, totally. Tom Platz has got to be one of the best motivation coaches EVER.

[@FabioGuedes-rk3ul]

Verdade amigo ❤

[@kaelbravo9733]

“Being creative is the closest thing to god” Breathtaking...

[@Richyw0278]

Tom Platz is the closest thing to God

[@Dr.Akakia]

There are not any kind of god but i get what u mean

[@SovereignStatesman]

More like stimulus-association between the steroid-puffed ego and muscle.

[@szerelem5740]

creativity is when god is playing

[@idontreadreplies.252]

@Jacob Ruiz I thought everyone were his children???

[@Richyw0278]

My only request in life is that Tom Platz speaks at my funeral.

[@adnanayan123]

damnnnn.... thats impressive

[@charismauniversity9626]

:(((((( I will mourn for you

[@elbert3987]

That's a request for the after life

[@blackpillaudrius3015]

Tom platz one the greatest bodybuilder besides greg plitt !

[@jtdilauro]

@@blackpillaudrius3015 motivation wise* Tom platz is way more successful, plitt has great motivation

[@kanwalpreetsingh3524]

This video brings me tears.. I feel happy that I chose bodybuilding lifestyle and these all are my heroes.. I wish I could go back in time..and meet them folks.. ❤️🙏🏼

[@saivarmauppalapati5440]

Well said paaji 🙏🏻.

[@idontreadreplies.252]

love ❤️

[@brentie2604]

I so fucking agree with you.

[@RahulKumar-dm5qt]

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[@GospodinoV1]

Real bodybuilding , Real training , Real friends and Real life .

[@modela6301]

Well said bruh

[@denisofa2239]

Bodybuilding was pure, lifestyle, camaraderie, discipline, art and expression. Now it’s more of what drugs, he/she is not natural, what’s best stack. What ever happened to the love of training, eating right foods and creating the best physique and path for yourself. Thanks again Makaveli for another fire video! Can you do one of eating/nutrition later down the line? As always, 🔥!

[@Louylou187]

It stopped being about the love it and became money driven

[@aleldiaz2547]

The passion died out. Now it’s more about who is bigger and more conditioned no matter how asymmetrical the physique is. No offense to the athletes of today, though. I still think they work very hard...

[@kingdavidd6480]

Competition man that’s what happened. Things got too competitive and people started going crazy with drugs.

[@I_can_hear_you_not]

Today is everything Fake and everybody want to live the Social Media Lifestyle

[@joeiborowski9763]

All because of money. Back then Mr. O got 5k, eqivalent to 25k now. Some youtube fitness 'influencers" make 25k in 1 month after training for 6 months because of social media. Without the internet, they will be working at Walmart or similiar. Back then, bodybuilding or fitness culture was an oddity, a cult following almost entirely made of men. Now they have crossfit and 4 divisions in male and female bodybuilding contests. Drugs were only known by the hardcore gym rats. Now due to the internet, everyone thinks that they are experts from bro science. The internet itself contributes to 10% of the US economy. 2.2 trillion.

[@StreetLethalRacing]

Frank Zane wasn’t the biggest guy out there, but he was just about as perfect as you can get. Flawless physique...

[@David-lx4yb]

Until I see videos like this, I forget how damn awesome he was back in the day. If he could have packed on a bit more size with that flawless physique, he would have been unstoppable.

[@Mi9Hart]

Indeed

[@jayceezinner3503]

His vacuum pose is legendary

[@aniketroy481]

Back then people used to go to the gym and used to workout sincerely but nowadays most of the people go to gym just to take pictures "sad but true"😔

[@MrEsPlace]

The win isn't worth bragging about unless the competition is worth beating. Encourage your competition. Demand they bring their best. No excuses when you win.

[@colekountis9448]

No drugs, no social media, no “influencers”. Just dudes lifting together to better themselves

[@fufu693]

May the legends we’ve lost in this golden era Rest In Peace 💯

[@alexi.de.charle]

It was an art then. And now it’s a bunch of monsters pounding the stage, passing out, losing limbs and dying prematurely with heart failure, and without true stage presence. It’s sick now.

[@JoseRuiz-qy9gy]

Man! I watched this video with Tears in my eyes... I remember being a Kid watching Pumping Iron... I'm 55 now and I always gonna be thankful to these guys... My Inmortal Heroes!

[@AmitPhysique]

Arnold and Lui are my favourite from Golden Era. Hats off to these legends.

[@westfieldartworks8188]

In the 70's, our gym in the midwest mimicked the Gold's Gym blue print. The camaraderie was unparalleled. The workouts and gains and personal bests were off the charts. Now, I train in a gym where no one talks to each other. Everyone is on their Iphone, and no one knows anyone. I've only met two people there in 10 years. I don't think I could even ask someone for a spot. I miss the energy of a gym like you see in the video above....

[@qwasd146]

If you want to learn discipline in your life. Start Bodybuilding guys. Trust me guys it has much more to give you other than great physic. Waking up early in the morning, preparing your meals, packing it up, gym, office, time management, everything. This is what we call discipline. That's my opinion.

[@alphabeta8403]

This Arnold guy lived.

[@saivarmauppalapati5440]

Tom platz voiceeeeeee mannnn. Goosebumps everytime.!!!!

[@jfm.2654]

Most definitely he's like an old warrior giving his soldiers his history reminds me of the beginning of Conan when his father his talking to him about steel.

[@akhilsidharthan8261]

Never knew Ed corney had such a beautiful physique.that tom platz style front double biceps he did was just jaw dropping.

[@jonm2522]

Tom Platz learned that pose from Ed, he was a master poser.

[@the300XM8]

That Tom Platz speech...I shed some manly tears

[@jfm.2654]

You and me both brother 💪😢

[@theItalianshamrock]

Bodybuilding used to be great. The lifestyle, the spirit, the dedication. It was really an art form... these guys are all legends. Bodybuilding now adays doesnt have the spirit or the heart that these guys had

[@xavierb4328]

Is great again.... classic physique brought it back

[@alexi.de.charle]

These days there are heart failures 😅

[@RaysShopOfSunshine]

Platz tells the truth. His voice & enthusiasm, love for life is as impressive as his physique . I really miss that age.

[@Louylou187]

Sad thing there is no more friendship in this sport

[@Yabuddy53]

That’s why I love watching strong man, Eddie hall and Brian Shaw together were hilarious

[@maximenadeau5594]

who said that???? ppl were nice where i use to train .....................its just that today body building ,everybody does it ,back then it was unique .......................its like the 1st mvie maker ,when today anyone can create a movie

[@dec13666]

@@maximenadeau5594 Tell me where do you live... Nowadays most generally is not speaking, not sharing, not helping, not anything. And you're supposed to enjoy that atmosphere?

[@bodybuildingdream4745]

listening to Tom Platz in the gym and being yelled by him is like the best motivation ever

[@ragimmagh8376]

Thanks You For This Post.. I'm 50.Years. But this movie makes me feel 18. Again..Best Motivation Ever 🔥🔥🔥

[@son-goku735]

Golden words of The Quadfather 💎🖤

[@christiandalton8311]

This is when I loved bodybuilding . Amazing! I hate these mass monsters, take it back to the old days

[@adnanayan123]

The most beautiful bodybuilding video i have ever seen on youtube.... remember the date.... its 20 Jan 2021... Hats off Makaveli... Love u from Pakistan

[@adnanbinnizam1133]

I don't know why I got tears in my eyes while watching this precious video... I literally got emotional... This golden video deserves at least 10 million views... I'm not kidding, this video gives u goosebumps and u fall in love with bodybuilding again n again... It's like an addiction... Love u Makaveli for compiling that precious gem... ❤️❤️❤️

[@joshuamoffite3387]

💯🔥Golden era was the shit back in the day they took things to a whole different level, makaveli motivation love your videos brother keep them coming🙏😤

[@emmanuelwolfmusic410]

The last true bodybuilders.

[@BarbellReporter]

There is something magical about that time ❤️

[@luizpaulo7008]

Hello guys! I’m from Brazil and I can say that I respect a lot these men. Everything we have today when we talk about bodybuilding, we have to thank them. They were the best. I’m only 29 years old and I didn’t see them in Olympia, only on KZbin but they always were my motivation to go to the gym, to workout everyday, to change my body and my mind. I think that in the olden years, the athletes were friends. I always see them having a training together. Today there isn’t it. I am gratefull for them. It’s my dream to meet Arnold. He is a true bodybuilding legend.

[@baburaokandpile2429]

The physique these ppl had was amazing and nobody even today can have it, right from the pecs or arnold to the quads of Tom and the posing routine of Eddie, and legend is always the legend, by far the greatest bodybuilder of all time one and only arnold schwarzenegger. Without arnold there's no bodybuilding, and bodybuilding is nothing if its not old school 💯🤘🏻

[@apollyon2379]

Now we can only cry at the fact that gyms are closed and we can never experience friendship like they did in the golden era

[@relentlessxasf8770]

Someone needs to get arnold to react to this video i would love to hear him reminisce on the golden era

[@Devlin360i]

One of the best things you can do as a natural lifter is to study the philosophy of Old-School bodybuilders. Old-School bodybuilders were ingenious physique architects. They had a profound knowledge of the principles of proper nutrition, smart supplementation, exercise science and muscle adaptability. If you combine Old-School bodybuilding wisdom with modern, evidence-based science, it's the best, safest, most effective way in achieving a strong, sexy, healthy and aesthetic physique. Vintage Physique by George Kelly is a nice book on this. It includes 3 lean bulking protocols (diet + training + supplements) depending on your training level.

[@sunitdeka7580]

Nothing compares the old school & the Golden Era ❤

[@zeppafloyd]

I came of age during this era of bodybuilding. The 1979 Mr Olympia is the only one I have ever spectated live. I got to see all of these guys and more. At breakfast Tom Platz and Robbie Robinson were seated a couple of tables away from us. Tom's breakfast was constantly interrupted by fans. He was warm and friendly to everyone. He is one of the best commentators for the sport. Listen to what he says near the beginning of this video. "Creativity is the highest level of existence", "we weren't robots following someone else".

[@abrahamcardenas13]

Bodybuilding showed me how to make it in life. Train your body and mind, to know that struggle is the best part and when you want to quit, that's where you push and before you stop you go again!! Golden era for life!!

[@dontgetlitgetfit]

You did it with this one mak!!! Thanks brother it really hit my core. Growing up my brother always wantes to be a bodybuilder with the flex mags and mucsle and strengh. I never understood why until i got older. Now thay hes gone i will show him that our bloodline is capable of obtaining such physics. Rip big bro

[@mphughes256]

praise be for tom platz

[@discernment8963]

I still train, I still eat clean, I still enjoy it, as well as look and feel better than the majority of senior (technically) citizens. I remember when I had the enthusiasm you can't help but hear in Tom's voice on a daily basis to.

[@qwerty8287]

Слёзы наворачиваются во время просмотра((Какие же это разные уровни,тогда и сегодня...Эххх.

[@chrismoll6862]

Tom Platz Voice ... motivating , enthusiastic ; soothing , lyrical , warm and wonderous

[@fitmayank8771]

THESE GUYS HAD A GREAT TIME TOGETHER

[@BF2PLAYER22]

Thank god for Tom platz and his passion for these awesome words

[@aditya260891]

👍🙏🙏 Makaveli is the NUMBER 1. ❤️

[@vulgobola1836]

this truly made me cry, man... brazil is looking for this, our classics are working out together, no matter the brand that pay 'em. This makes so many young men drive to the sport... releated to god closest to god we own our bodies, minds and souls

[@parkerrish9024]

I watch classic bodybuilding far more than today’s current standard. Today feels lifeless. I miss classic posing and energy

[@imadadou]

THIS MUSIC with TOM PLATZ speech is something really Creative bro' it makes every video more powerful ! Great Work

[@Stone-hj4yr]

Before i used to listen to Music during training, but NOW i am only listening to your Videos Bro and they keeping me pushing my Limits . Thx brother for the good work

[@tooncreation1378]

still Arnold's chest and biceps was best in bodybuilding history am i right 🤔

[@tyronestump4016]

Yes❤️he saved my life and I wanna spread the message myself one day. It’s art it’ll always be art nothing matters more then waking up and going to the gym and give it your all

[@batuhansftb4136]

not only that everything was the best

[@jrivs3186]

Agreed 👍

[@marvsville]

Ronnie Coleman said the same about his chest.

[@guidos2090]

In my personal opinion Franco's chest was the GOAT but I agree with the biceps thing

[@tapoutorsleep1]

Probably one of the best videos I’ve seen out together, from the song from last of the Mohicans, to Arnold’s training and Boeing to Tom Platz narrating, OMG 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

[@theend51vour44]

TOM PLATZ voice is lit

[@danishhudda5410]

Everyday voice of Tom platz comes in my mind and tell me to work hard more than yesterday 💪💪

[@blackviper9093]

The true Golden Era of Bodybuilding - that was time when bodybuilding was an art. Incredible men 💪

[@jowen821]

What an era!! Ed Corney was absolutely masterful with his posing.

[@David-lx4yb]

Posing was so incredible back then! Now it's a joke where they try to push each other out of the way, stick out their tongues and make ridiculous faces, stomp like idiots...

[@jowen821]

@@David-lx4yb Guys like Hunter Labrada, Cedric McMillan, and Chris Bumstead really try to incorporate the classic posing style to show how difficult it is for bodybuilders now, this big, to have these kinds of routine.

[@David-lx4yb]

@@jowen821 Yes, a few still attempt it. The Classic Physique competitors still do it as well, as they are the remnants of the Old School Era. Bumstead is a Classic Physique guy (current Mr. Olympia). Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't McMillian also a Classic Physique competitor? LaBrada grew up in the Classic era because of his father, and most likely had some old school class instilled in him from day one of his career. He is proof that the Giants can do it.

[@jowen821]

@@David-lx4yb McMillan is actually in Open Bodybuilding, which is real impressive given his size and mass. Hunter definitely is getting that skillset from his dad. I really think he'll be a threat in Open Bodybuilding.

[@fabiojuniorjunior8748]

The legenadary franco colunbo 🤧👊👊👊👊

[@MuraliBeastTVL72]

You are the only one guy who motivates me 🙂🙃Thanks a lot friend...

[@jaychali9057]

Can’t get over this clip! I always play it when working out and it inspires and motivates me to put in the work💪🏽🔥. Shoutout to all the legends.

[@affdude1997]

I didn't think it was possible but I think I fell in love again. What a dream it would have been to be born during the Golden Era. 🥲

[@christopherseat9871]

Professor Quadzillia has begun the class.

[@srxbtu]

Maximo respeito a esses caras... se hoje o BODYBUILDING alcançou os 4 quantos do mundo devemos a eles. Old School Forever!!!!!!

[@Chris-kb6vf]

Our strength training founding fathers. First seeing PI I knew I would have muscles forever. Started at 14 and am now at 43 I’m in better shape than 90% of guys my age. Strength training is in my soul. Grateful!

[@jonm2522]

Just beautiful, all of them champions in their own right. Arnold was the king. They all looked liked good mates and probably were, no backstabbing and trash talk like these days,m respect for one another.

[@guknuk]

Will we ever see an eara like this again . I pray humanity can come together to realize what's most important

[@taltezy2941]

"PROMONTORY" is my favorite song ever!!

[@JEREMY-su3ir]

Me too man!

[@orsa4110]

Bodybuilding is art

[@T.B-c6q]

Sehr tolles Video. Super gemacht ❤❤👍👍

[@ahmadalkayyali6137]

I didn't want that video to end, very emotional, inspiring and motivational one. The second half Tom delivered what the exact feeling of being in this golden era of this magnificent sport

[@joshuaward3948]

I love tom plate

[@dec13666]

To be honest, I wasn't counting with crying after watching this video 😳. Beautiful.

[@andreromanfitness1092]

I wish I had a time machine to transport myself back right in the middle of Gold's Gym to witness these guys train and maybe squeeze in a set or two myself.

[@edgarasa3610]

Yes! Leg day! Perfect music, this is what were here for!

[@mongoosevsgt]

everything in the 80s were golden. the music, movies, bodybuilding, cars, sports, pizza hut, chuck e cheeses, etc.

[@nwk-wt3ty]

Fuck yeah i enjoyed this. You gotta do the hard work when no one is watching. None of this social media bs. Keep pushing ya'll

[@awiehazlim5404]

Old school body builder or golden era is the realy body building spirit.. they made this sport is a art.. they not build their muscles, but they carved their muscles.. thats why their muscles big & beauty..

[@smokeynagata25]

Youre the one i look up to Tom. When i cant push any harder in the gym i think of youre famous words: NEVER LEAVE THE GYM A LOSER.

[@SrRWear]

Arnold siempre será el número 1 del culturismo

[@Julio-ip2pw]

Amaizing bro old SCHOOL forever❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@TheStony674]

I can't hold my tears❤️ motivational af 🔥🔥

[@chrisbats6072]

Thank you for this awesome video !

[@stuartbaxter3351]

Tony m8 the elite from culture! Makeveli was an Italian coprophilia is art 😃👍

[@thepietjepuk11]

World class video. Toms voice, Zane's aestheics, Arnolds energy. Beautiful waistlines. Golden era vibes. Love it!!

[@thepietjepuk11]

I know I didnt name everyone. There are too many legends from the 70s to even name them all.... They're all special in their own way. And above all: Aesthetic like statues.

[@georgeschevalier3958]

aujourd’hui depuis 1979 je suis toujours motiver ces gents on été ma motivation. 59 ans.

[@jorgemanuel7695]

Old school top 👑💝💪🏼💪🏼

[@misterfxit65]

Tom Platz I had the pleasure of hearing your voice over the phone. I'll not forget that day.

[@frankenriquez2684]

Genial video.. Motivación e Inspiración de todos esos grandes.. Arnold.. Franco.. Frank. Tom.. Lou..y otros.. Gracias!

[@jakebob754]

This is the best one with the best soundtrack you guys have ever used, this is bodybuilding

[@warrior3738]

trying to find out who does it

[@jakebob754]

@@warrior3738 it’s from last of the Mohicans, the soundtrack form the movie

[@warrior3738]

@@jakebob754 thought it sounded familiar so thats where i went and just found it right before you replied..thanks

[@lbulletsl4419]

Without the passion and the dedication, the drugs would have done nothing. Remember that.

[@dannymexia5961]

This is my favourite video, I always come back here for motivation, there’s something magical about the last of the mohicans soundtrack and how perfectly it fits into this well edited video it’s 10/10 rating from me

[@gauravchawla8841]

"Golden Era" Pure hard work.👌🏿

[@dr.manhattan4138]

This looks fun. The way they interact with each others is what it's like playing with friends when phone wasn't invented.

[@lucianogilberti6053]

Gilberti Blue Gold infrastructure brings World Peace in Days🌎

[@matusfarkas454]

Old school is magic éra

[@unknowndriver6652]

10:41 thats what made the 80s great, everybody feeling the pump together