Old School Bodybuilding vs. Steroid Freaks

How has fitness changed over the years? In today's video we go head to head with an old school lifter vs a modern day lifter!
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THE EVOLUTION OF BODYBUILDING (1970-Present)
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[@Patterrz]

The quality and editing just keeps getting better and better, you can tell loads of effort goes into these videos. Must be super time consuming to set up all those shots that last like 3 seconds long

[@WittyTzipporah]

New editor, Iron Musket started editing Will's videos

[@hunterhills3047]

It probably does, but like me will is used to lasting three seconds so it’s not a big deal

[@wuestenfucks9173]

Thanks to Kofi. I believe he does all the shooting and editing. Good job Kofi

[@williamelchoufi9193]

It’s the Iron Musket’s Work of art 🙏🏻😩

[@techramancer]

@@wuestenfucks9173 All the shooting, but Iron Musket does the editing now, I believe. So good job to both of them!

[@Ash-lf6to]

I think 80% of fitness has gone in a great direction. I think the other 20% is basically being polluted by social media influencers and the fitness industry putting out unrealistic expectations for what essentially is body perfection.

[@lillee4207]

Exactly

[@CarlosPerez-em3wu]

and females wanting to look like guys.

[@cadaver_on_autopilot]

​@CarlosPerez-em3wu you're part of the problem

[@ewanduey]

I don’t think any fitness KZbinr has as diverse content as Will. This video was totally unexpected but completely welcomed. Please keep stuff like this coming!

[@andrewlalis]

Just like your mom

[@whitedom2041]

will seems gay to me his voice his face and his mannerisms all scream homosexual nothing wrong with it tho

[@climbtheropes8944]

Will is underrated.

[@Sixtaa]

Definitely, just found him about a week ago or so and he easily became one of my favorites, sometimes I forget I’m even watching a “fitness” themed video cause his videos are genuinely just that entertaining 😂

[@ey8648]

Something I think you overlooked a bit was the community. Back in the Golden Age, even bodybuilders competing against each other would train and chill together, like Arnold, Ed Corney and Franco. Now there's a bit of a disconnect between bodybuilders and the sense of community feels weaker and more artificial.

[@MarriedWithPizza]

More competition, for sure. Back then there were less bodybuilders, while now with the excess of different views on anything, with so many different information, it seems everyone is very divided on everything.

[@tientruong2007]

now it's all about clout chasing.

[@jlogan2228]

yea I feel like in the age of influencers its too easy to just be a solo act and forget how to develope actual charisma and people skills.

[@HeadCannonPrime]

yeah you see it every day on insta. Some DB getting mad that somebody simply walked in front of them or omg that guy over there is staring between sets. Just be like Joey Swoll and be nice!

[@lukaszplonka3857]

It could be because back then there was no social media and even though they competing against each other they thought about being part of elite group, pushing each other to the limits. Now there is so many, plus because of social media there is more pressure on individualism.

[@AntsBBQCookout]

Loving the flow, storytelling, and energy in this one. A banger upload for sure, brah!

[@WillTennyson]

Appreciate it dude 👊🏻

[@AntsBBQCookout]

@@WillTennyson anytime ✌️😁

[@matthewaguilar3542]

@@AntsBBQCookout ine e

[@seaofseeof]

What the hell. When my interests collide.

[@karlbodmer4368]

Great video, you are making my days better with these educational and entertaining videos. I started to work again on my body before summer, now in much better shape than last year. Exercising can get really hard though, but It always makes me feel better. Last year I had almost 400 lbs in body weight. One day I just started moving more, then slow running then I started doing weighted exercises and I was eating clean by following meal plan I got from site Next Level Diet. Today I have 250 lbs and I am happy like I never been in my life.

[@timluo6120]

damn son

[@romainauberon9870]

Great stuff bro

[@Samosayummyyay]

Great stuff!!! Keep it up! Amazing! :D Am happy for you!

[@justakidtrainingforstrengt1258]

Loss off bot

[@DrSwole]

Congrats on a million Will! Can always count on your videos for a good time lol. Well-deserved

[@MihaiG8]

U late man

[@WillTennyson]

Thanks man!

[@maxhunter3574]

Except that dbol came out in the late 50's, and by the time the Mr universe was changed to Mr Olympia, everyone was juicing. The only change over the years is that the contest is now just about more muscle mass, and how much of a "monster"

[@randkamza1206]

They juiced before dbol even. Nilevar was supposedly a favorite of Bill pearl.

[@Pxvic]

“Role of milkman was very important, delivering milk and receiving father’s day cards”- Will Tennyson This had me dying😂🙌

[@TCt0k3n]

Best part of the video, im rolling 🤣

[@bradleythorburn]

Just got it 9 minutes in to the video when I read comments 🤣🤣🤣 never been that slow at getting a joke

[@matthewparkes2336]

Just crying 😂😂😂

[@mitch-lawless]

Kofi @12:24 “Oh that’s where it’s going” killed me 😂

[@roygbiv24]

It's good to see Kofi getting some food. Not from Will, mind you, but it's food nonetheless. And as always - great content Will. Really enjoy your channel.

[@johannes01]

me too!

[@KentsfieldCore]

The hardest I've laughed this entire week.. Thank you Will for such a well edited, informative, entertaining, funny video. Can't wait to try the Black Shaft myself.

[@13ritneyanne]

Some KZbinrs say youtube is their full time job and then put minimal effort in. You literally give your all to your channel and it shows. Love your insight and follow through! Been my absolute favorite for years I share your vids to my fitness group on Facebook too. ❤️ Appreciate you!

[@andreassa]

So true! Will puts so much effort on his smart jokes alone that its all worth

[@laurenroffey6077]

Great video! From a woman's perspective who has been in the fitness world a long time, I think the inclusive ways and normalizing of women in the gyms working on their bodies is great. What I think is a big negative is the fact that there is still a huge disconnect with the younger population and working out in unhealthy ways to achieve a "perfect" body which we all grow up to find that that "perfect" doesn't exist. Instead, it should be about progressing in ways that make you feel good and maintain a healthy body weight in the process. It is great to have goals but don't lose track to what reality is and what's going too far. Maybe it's just what I've experienced as a millennial woman that is highly involved in social media...

[@kristinwright1934]

Just seen your comment and I believe social media can be good but also bad in that sense because everything looks staged “perfect” on social media and for people like me (whose lost weight and now looking into also losing weight but being strong/healthy) it can be a catch 22. So sometimes I see stuff that discourages me but I got into the mindset I’m in the gym for ME and that I enjoy it and not look at it like a chore, if that makes sense lol

[@laurenroffey6077]

@@kristinwright1934 yes, that for sure makes sense and a great and sustainable mindset to have.

[@klub7justin]

Woman should stop drinking

[@KydLives]

@@klub7justin??

[@cookiesandpudding8485]

@@klub7justinlonging for the prohibition era

[@markuslulic-descheneaux3294]

Will gets better every single video. Such an inspiration and I wanna say thank you Will for being genuine and hilarious. Best part of my day is seeing your upload notification 🤣

[@jacobgibson7597]

It’s crazy… We have more health foods and gyms available than ever before… but also we have never been fatter by percentage of population than ever too… Old school wins always… counting macros and planning everything scientifically can’t beat hard work like they used to do.

[@MacheteDontText100]

It can be healthier these days for sure. But IMO people eat too much artificial food as long as it says ''lots of protein''. And you can eat/drink everything you need from a powder bag. Im not a doctor, but the amount of cancers and intestinal deceases these days. Thats my two cents what comes to nutrition.

[@DCJayhawk57]

I have a couple books from Steve Reeves, Silver Era legend, and it's interesting because he advocated training 3x a week, full body, and ate a balanced and pretty modern healthy diet. He talked about how you needed to rest to grow. Very ahead of his time, seems like the Golden Era guys forgot a lot of these principles.

[@KotsiosSymeou]

@@kevinbbadd yo what makes you say that ? I’m interested answer if you please

[@randkamza1206]

I recall reeves doing working sets in bench with 70 pounds. Absurd how big he was given the low poundage. I train light because of guys like that.

[@MaryRose86]

the amount of effort you put into this really shows great video

[@johannes01]

true

[@siddhantrawat9330]

This guy looks like guy from peaky blinders

[@B9nji]

14:03 we almost got to see the elusive genuine laugh/smile from Will there 👀

[@mickeyspitz9082]

You're the goat! I'm an Orangetheory instructor myself, I'm happy to see you're still attending classes, truly is a great workout

[@PbVeritas]

Will is not a fitness youtuber (anymore) he has evolved into a fully formed entertainer, who happens to have a lot of fitness related content. Keep up the great work. You are killing it! Absolutely love your work

[@giorgiogazzola5972]

@7:40 . I'm pretty sure bodybuilders in the 70s were smaller because they took less gear and didn't take HGH or insulin. Today they're practically science experiments.

[@naazbutool6553]

"Fathers day cards for the milk man" 🤣🤣😂 I DIED!!

[@george-nikolas942]

10:05 Meh, It Works for Building muscle but you'll draw all of thr people's attention in The Gym.

[@jatt-jatt-jatt3181]

5:12 wtf

[@reeselosecar8370]

Watching this while my flight is delayed. Will coming in clutch

[@cardo95]

Arnold used more pds than anyone now

[@_matthas559]

Genuinely the most entertaining fitness KZbinr about at the moment. Great sense of humour and I genuinely look forward to these videos 😂

[@user-se2xg7tq5u]

Working out to these videos. Makes me feel like I have a buddy. Love the history info, it’s like I’m watching an inspirational documentary.

[@jdllim]

I'm jealous of the equipment variety and low calorie fast food options. We be livin in the 70s from where I live.

[@devonl7166]

I love your videos will and it’s been great to be around watching you all these years and seeing you grow and get better and better. You’re awesome man and I wish nothing but the best for you in life! Never comment but I gotta for my boy Willy‼️ Love the content man stay healthy and safe for us!

[@SugarHammered]

Kofi - "Oh that's where that's going." 😂😂😂

[@hreyes648]

"Comment down below if you say pecan or pecan?" It depends, sometimes I say pecan and other times I say pecan... oh wait, can't tell a difference when typing it 🤦‍♂️🤣. Love your videos big guy, keep up the good work. Always quality info and entertaining. 💪💪

[@Vluezz]

I started watching you this January and since February I got a gym membership and I'm now down 30lbs you have been one of my inspirations for working out thank you!!!

[@TC-iv7dn]

Nice, we all gonna make it brah, keep on grindin

[@Vluezz]

Update now 57 lbs down

[@alexandervanlier7405]

@@Vluezz update numer 3?

[@joshjnp8900]

@@alexandervanlier7405 Dead

[@emilianodelrio9884]

@@Vluezz Nice

[@coleeg69]

That 2nd gym had cool freaking gadgets looks really fun to workout lol

[@4esv]

I'm not just early I'm Goggins early. Keep up the great content Will! It's been great seeing the journey for the past 2 years

[@oakley6889]

Superfoods have always felt like a fad... they always seem to be exotic or strange foods to the culture in question, its a stupid crazy imo. Just eat a well-rounded diet...

[@giorgiogazzola5972]

As a kid in the 80s I vaguely remember milkmen. We would get milk delivered in glass bottles then leave the empty bottles in the crate for them to pick up.

[@JoseRodriguez-nr4fv]

Fitness definitely going in the right direction... we have Will Tennyson now 🤷‍♂

[@johannes01]

haha yes

[@fartymcbutterpants7063]

When Kofi said "Oh, that's where it's going." I lost it. That was funny

[@nhtathinfbntb2746]

how popular bodybuilding is yet the topic of anabolic steroids is completely hidden under the rug. You have pros who ive watched gain millions of followers and hundreds of thousands of people tuning into the Olympia yet no one talks about cycling on hormones openly. There's all these people super into bodybuilding going to the gym looking up to these popular bodybuilders and the main part is not even talked about at all. Using steroids is such an integral part in bodybuilding all these years and even more so now with social media yet it is never talked about at all

[@topkekm8817]

Nick walker who was top 5 last year is very open about what he uses on the fouad podcast

[@pododododoehoh3550]

Thumbnail is still spreadinh the misconception thats a natural physique. Even Arnold was a heavy user back in the day as he's admitted, just not to the borderline suicidal extent of modern Olympiads.

[@WillColavito]

Will is the best fitness youtuber on this platform no doubt

[@zeitgeist8870]

Why you eating so many artificial sweeteners? You know they make you fat and are bad for metabolism… surprised someone seemingly health conscious would be downing acesulfame potassium.

[@luammerces2461]

Will should make a video where he drinks lots of relaxing drinks like camomile tea, passion fruit juice... And see how you'd perform at the gym w no caffeine of course

[@jeremlecoach]

Love it! From a français fan ❤

[@minimalefty]

Always a good day when Will uploads.

[@johannes01]

well said... well said :)

[@piefit6152]

Tots!

[@NoahFoutz]

Would love to have seen the budget for 70s day vs modern day, I’m expecting he spent maybe 10x the money on “modern fitness”

[@harimadhav6054]

Your videos always connect Fitness to Health, loving it.

[@johannes01]

Yeah being buff and being healthy are two different things :)

[@chris-hu7tm]

you can just move the goal post and say that the 1970s guys were steroid freaks compared to 1950s guys, its all just a natural progression to do more

[@Mixmee]

Congrats on the entry into the two comma club. Been with you for years throughout several of my own youtube accounts and you continue to make great content. Ty

[@johannes01]

amazing! How many subs did he have when you subbed to him?

[@Mixmee]

@@johannes01 who knows, his subs where hidden

[@johannes01]

@@Mixmee ah okey

[@yoswayd5520]

Off season most bodybuilders of the golden age weren’t overtrained. Arnold and Chet Yorton only worked out two days per week off season

[@JohnDoe99574]

Lol...I did Arnold's chest and back workout too back in the late 80's and had the same results as Will. It was too many reps and more of a cardio than muscle building. Thanks for this funny yet educational vid.

[@renatolaranja52]

That workout is what he did just before a competition. He worked out a lot differently most of the year

[@GamaDaGreat]

I’m high as shit so every joke was hitting about 5 times harder. Milkman receiving fathers days card sent me

[@MZ-ih8ec]

Love you will went from a gamer to a dedicated to fitness :D! Cause of your videos

[@JordanLofters]

great video man, I can tell you put a lot of effort into this keep it up 💯

[@ayannabertrand6985]

10/10 quality content. Youre putting in the work. Love the different perspectives and gyms visited.

[@johannes01]

Are you working out yourself?

[@IAMJhonnyBravo]

Will...you are an ORIGINAL and you never cease to make me laugh my ass off! HAHAHAHA!!!

[@themonk3ygamer]

Congratulations will on achieving 1mill and again another banger of a video you litro helped me loose so much weight I lost 5stone just by following some of your advice from your videos man thank you and keep on going next 2mill 💪🙏

[@hobble_dehoy]

14:25 “A FOOD!” 😂

[@some_random_mf]

"ten q"

[@finncoates8110]

Incredible video. Fast pace, great energy and amazing editing!

[@PumaTomten]

I'm doing those Arnold workouts like once a month for crazy hypertrophy and shocking the system from a normal split. People today aren't used to put the whole system into work no matter working out or in physical jobs

[@alextheblueman-reviewergam9655]

0:09 gotta love that Arthur sound effect. Very nostalgic.

[@akabtw]

The second I heard $11.50 I said "ALL HELL NAW!!!" lol

[@jazminebaguinon9464]

i love videos like these! definitely gonna enjoy this one!!

[@13ritneyanne]

He never disappoints for sure!

[@rang123yea5]

I know nothing about whatever the "Sugar Free Pudding Mix" is he uses but I don't like products like that because of chemicals. My move is I dehydrate fresh fruit then run it through a spice grinder and mix it with Greek yogurt for a spread.

[@cetriyasArtnComicsChannel]

I"m so glad you're successful at this cause I'd be missing this good stuff in my life

[@johannes01]

And that's why he is successful, because we would miss his stuff :)

[@trentwoodbury]

Obviously, I pronounce it pecan. It would be ridiculous to pronounce it pecan.

[@briangalloway3684]

😂 love the constant upgrading of editing and shots. Amazing content Will

[@johannes01]

it's just getting better

[@crothcipt]

liked the video. one point I have in contention is the point of cardio. not many people sat at desks like they do now, no real need. also a lot more sugar is added to everything now where as then it was around a pound of sugar per year. the 70's the nautilus machines came out. from what a few old school peeps told me do a workout on a few of the original ones. great vid, enjoying the channel

[@Haduj-the-Lion]

quality content right here. You're stepping up your game dude. Loving it!

[@johannes01]

yes he's constantly improving

[@bigsurge5097]

Kofi: Oh thats where that's going. 😆 Will: Is that the black shaft? Kofi you have been replaced. 🤣🤣🤣 You guys are hilarious ha ha!

[@lofihentai9446]

Woke up just in time for this. I swear your videos keep getting better! Keep it up bro

[@johannes01]

instantly clicked? :)

[@CamaroMan514]

I had a trainer that pinched those same pressure points James did after every workout. Painful as hell, but the relief afterwords felt worth it.

[@erdoesc]

Will's creativity is unmatched

[@johannes01]

yess

[@DMITRYSshorts]

I got the thing that I live exactly like old school even my breakfast today lol 😂

[@burtrandolph1745]

1:22 Ayo 🤨

[@george-nikolas942]

14:25 I'm gonna recive a lot of Wet Dreams because of you Will.

[@sinikkosajapan3745]

Will’s videos just keep getting better 👏

[@DiMono]

Fitness has changed for the better, but competitive bodybuilding has changed for the worse. In the golden age, it wasn't about being as big as possible, it was about being aesthetically pleasing. Arnold won Olympia six times in a row from 1970-1975 and once more in 1980, and he did it looking like two triangles: wide shoulders and chest with a narrow waist, and wide legs. Modern competition bodybuilders are just focused on who can put on the most mass, regardless of whether it actually looks good or is in any way symmetrical. It's not an exaggeration to say that most male competitive bodybuilders look pregnant when they're not flexing their abs (pictures from the side between poses are VERY revealing - the Palumboism is real). Modern bodybuilders can't do a stomach vacuum because they just have so much mass that they can't get it out of the way, despite the fact that _your abs aren't supposed to be huge!_ But they're a muscle, so they get grown as much as possible because modern bodybuilding. I used to enjoy watching bodybuilding competitions growing up, but seeing what it's become I'm really glad I didn't get seriously into it, because the state of the sport now is embarrassing.

[@timmy9864]

Shared opinion :)

[@LDBCFC]

Your content is so well put together will. Thanks for such a great video! Love from the UK 🇬🇧

[@Cantseeme3323]

One of the best vids fashoo 🔥

[@LevLux]

This video was hilarious hahah didn’t want it to end! Great job Will!

[@parkerbettinson2797]

Me, watching the video on 1.5x speed: The video is sped up.

[@jonathankuykendall7622]

I think modern fitness has improved simply because it incorporates a lot more natural movements in the gym (rows, sledgehammers, tire flips, climbing, etc.) which gives more people access to that sort of "farmers strength".

[@Nathan-mx8zx]

If Will creates his own jokes he should be a comedian or whoever is writhing them, should be getting a taise. “Harder is better” is what tattoo on my lower back says😂

[@Vibhasgoyal]

Fitness has come a lot far ahead than the 70s and there is still more to go! I learn so much from your videos :)

[@benjamindover2601]

I just had a pavlovian response to that Tinder notification sound.

[@callumcole4208]

Quality video man, the differences are crazy! keep up the grind!

[@johannes01]

are you working out too?

[@andreassa]

Thanks Will! Commenting for the algorithm :-)

[@thewanderingdumbass]

This is probably one of my most favorite episodes so far I have seen from you.

[@WillTennyson]

Glad you liked it!

[@KuraBinges]

Amazing content as always Will, always love watching a video before I head to the gym.

[@johannes01]

it motivates you, right?

[@KuraBinges]

@@johannes01 yeah kinda, seeing all this info and him hitting those sets just makes me think "man I want to go this hard today"

[@johannes01]

@@KuraBinges yeah!

[@Pytliczello]

For ME Modern day Eating Old School training in most cases. What I see many people overthink about training and do many addidional work, while skiping basics in the process

[@KotsiosSymeou]

That right there is an epidemic of thought that has affects many people. But then again I don’t know which of these epidemics of incorrect thinking (in fitness) affects the most people and how badly/ how much damage each one does to compare and say definitively: “this is the biggest issue plaguing the minds of people wanting fitness to be part of their life/daily life”.

[@darklord809]

5:55 that kai greene reference

[@Xander102]

I need that rolling thing in my life like now . That looked like it felt so good

[@DJcs187]

A lot of stuff that's en vogue today is also completely unnecessary if not just harmful and also a huge waste of money. Overall things are better today, but definitely not strictly better.

[@KotsiosSymeou]

your opinion’s more likely to be truer than Will’s cuz it at least isn’t so sure things are entirely/strictly better now. It’s a mix as usual with almost any topic

[@rayahhhmed]

The father's day gift card for the milk man had me dead

[@Nick1253]

I've watched so many of your vids and just realized I wasn't subbed. My bad dude. Thanks for the content

[@WillTennyson]

About time! Haha. Thanks bro 😊🙏