Reality Of Being A Pro Bodybuilder | Toney Freeman Interview Ep. 2

[@muscleandstrength]

Thanks so much for all the support on this new format of content! Be sure to support Toney and his podcast "The Alpha Hour" Toney's Podcast: instagram.com/thealphahour www.youtube.com/@@TheAlphaHourPodcast

[@powerofme7144]

Toney did it all the right way. Looks phenomenal and young. Down to Earth guy too. Breath of fresh air.

[@ryanmcemery354]

Tony Freeman is the man! He should do more interviews and podcasts.

[@conorvincent]

Could listen to Toney all day, this interview should be 3 hours +

[@muscleandstrength]

Check out his new podcast for more! youtube.com/@thealphahourpodcast?si=B__FpHRJREYwArRp

[@ddakens]

Great interviewer! Thanks for not interrupting him and letting him speak!

[@muscleandstrength]

Thank you for watching and supporting!

[@jacolian7604]

I second that 👏🏻 Professional. Interested. Good on you 👊🏻

[@latman1]

That explanation of what Tony said about the Dark Side of pro bodybuilding is probably one of the best answers I've ever heard.

[@muscleandstrength]

One of the highlights for me for sure . Thanks for watching glad you enjoyed it!

[@charlest8815]

I remember meeting Tony in 2008 in Perth WA. He was doing an appearance at weigh in for a Mr Australiasia comp at a gym there. We asked him what he had for Breakfast every Morning and he just put 2 hands up creating a big circle between then said "A big bowl of Greens". I remember the whole room going quiet, even me, just being taken by that, because we never knew or heard of any professional especially a top 5 Olympian that was relying on anything other than complex carbs like oats, sweet potato, brown rice or grits. He was placing top 5 in Olympia following Keto and only fibrous carbs. I even knew the guy who was looking after his food and accommodation there, he even told me the same. I really like his philosophy on the Longevity aspect in the sport and I feel alot of competitors and people in general can benefit from his knowledge.

[@muscleandstrength]

Very cool story. Thanks for sharing this.

[@tropicalinsights6666]

Thank you Tony, I met u at an Arnold meet and greet the pros. U came out from behind the booth and showed a tall fella like yourself how to squat properly.......I've been great at it ever since!

[@muscleandstrength]

Awesome thanks for sharing this!

[@shivaramsubhag2362]

Thanks muscle and strength for bringing the x-man, great interview

[@jaco1318]

Best era of bodybuilding. These guys would out condition these modern guys like nothing… thank you

[@mikedom771]

Such an honest classy guy with an incredible physique. Met him in the gym a couple times. Very nice and was very approachable. His waist and X frame were a sight to behold. Never saw him loading up the weights. He obviously didn’t need to. Nice to see he still has his health, shape and good size.

[@marinoang]

Toney needs to be on more to share more stories. This was really good

[@muscleandstrength]

So glad to hear you enjoyed this! We’d love to do more content with Toney later on!

[@Rockw61]

Love the honesty of Tony Freeman

[@giorgosapo4508]

I love this interview , Tony is a legend! I could literally listen to him on a daily basis , telling us stories and giving words of wisdom!

[@muscleandstrength]

So glad that you enjoyed it! Thanks for your support as always!

[@MR-rd7el]

Tony n M-S killed both interviews 1 n 2 love his honesty n glad he still got his health in check...

[@toddclarke2348]

Toney doesn't age lol. Still looking awesome.

[@PrateekAndRuchi]

These kind of stuff we want 😊

[@ralphcoccio3799]

Tony is the GOAT!!

[@Joseph-v9q]

Tony has been around forever and still looking great 💪

[@RonBaezclassic]

This was awesome & Tony for being open and honest

[@muscleandstrength]

@@RonBaezclassic 💯. Thanks for watching and commenting !

[@alialotbi4217]

This was awesome! Thank you for filming this. I learned a lot from it!

[@muscleandstrength]

Glad it was helpful!

[@oldguy4821]

Great interview! Toney you are the best

[@anthonylewis1980]

X man in the house

[@musclebone7875]

Tony is probably the most honest BB in the world!

[@muscleandstrength]

@@musclebone7875 he doesn’t hold back. I really enjoyed this conversation personally. Just was a great experience talking to someone who had had such an amazing career .

[@bodybuilderschickensnortht6121]

What a honest awesome individual.

[@davidbelton1769]

Great down to Earth guy. Enjoyed this video.

[@adriancline-bailey3301]

I REALLY needed to see this. I'm 6'3 and underweight and always lifted but never heavy and for reps. The keto diet sounds amazing and can't wait to do it. :) Thank you Muscle and Strength. :)

[@muscleandstrength]

Glad you enjoyed this! Keep us posted!

[@kadooks67]

The X-Man is one of the realest bodybuilders bar none! These youngsters need to listen to this OG because they are just flaming out and dying unnecessarily because they are ignorant and impatient.

[@muscleandstrength]

Agreed, you really can’t rush it . Not sure if I’ve never heard of a bodybuilder who did that has had a long career.

[@BigBadKahuna1]

28:38 that Ronnie impression was hilarious 😂

[@muscleandstrength]

😂

[@joehonz2722]

My top 10 favorite bodybuilders 1. Dexter Jackson 2. Marcus ruhl 3. Ronnie Coleman 4. Kevin levrone 5.lee haney 6. Toney freeman 7. Jeramy freeman ( hometown hero) 8. Nasser el sonbaty 9. Phil heath 10. Mike mentzer

[@muscleandstrength]

Great list!

[@Dan16673]

@@joehonz2722 ruhl at that 2002 NOC was insane

[@joehonz2722]

@@Dan16673 best look ever only Ronnie from the back could beat him that night... No one and I mean no one from the front is touching ruhl

[@Dan16673]

@joehonz2722 yea he was unreal that night and much of his career.

[@muscleandstrength]

@@Dan16673 that most muscular was just on Another level. Insane fullness

[@jihadmardini2253]

Amazing interview, very cool dude I didn’t know about. Insane physique

[@PhysiqueFuel]

The X-Man 💪💪

[@DS-pw1ot]

❤great interview!!

[@hiphopmusic2470]

best interview I have seen on muscle & strength.

[@theeclecticlifewithsam]

These interviews are great! Would love to hear from other guys like Jean Pierre Fux, Chris Cormier, or Dennis Wolf. 💪👍😎

[@brentswansen]

Awesome work Dan!!!!

[@muscleandstrength]

Thank you bro!!

[@TheLazyLabrador]

Can we expect more guests? I’m delighted if you’re starting a new series.

[@muscleandstrength]

Yes ! Glad you like the new series!

[@jessebrown1400]

Toney's cool, seems for real, physique was ridiculous, I remember watching a megapack of all the Olympia's post 2000 and he was in there and you don't forget a physique like that. He wasn't kidding those dudes competing in those days were really damn competitive, they had to be they followed up the 90's guys.

[@muscleandstrength]

Ohh that megapack sounds very cool…where did you find it?

[@jessebrown1400]

@@muscleandstrength on the interwebs, a rip, it went up to 2013, I haven't seen it around for a long time. But it introduced me to a lot of athletes that I otherwise would've overlooked because of the hierarchical publicity in the sport.

[@mackkidd1172]

Intelligent, articulate, interesting man.

[@route1trainer]

21:52 fantastically said

[@muscleandstrength]

Absolutely

[@taroitofilau3983]

"My eyelashes are quivering bro", hahaha

[@phil_hazelchiero1644]

This is awesome thank you because Tony turn pro at 36 I turn pro at 39 so I need the same approach I believe that he had thank you 🙏

[@muscleandstrength]

Very cool. Congratulations on your pro card!

[@ricg.4435]

Awesome interview! Tony did a great Ronnie Coleman impression! Lol!

[@muscleandstrength]

lmao so good!

[@Dan16673]

freeman and andrew jacked = super hero physique. no midgets!

[@ryanreid4905]

Tony is awesome

[@muscleandstrength]

Agreed!

[@isaspeedzfitness1948]

Great video 😎

[@muscleandstrength]

@@isaspeedzfitness1948 glad you enjoyed it!!

[@DrewPWebos]

Hes still MASSIVE 😮

[@triptychlux]

he aged well

[@petechumly985]

We know what your saying Toney

[@JerkVegas86]

I don't 🤔

[@joeyschmidt7546]

a lot of top bodybuilders are very intelligent people. i especially noticed this with the black bodybuilders they all seem to be above average in IQ or at least quite a few of them do.

[@krewefitness1089]

Great two part series but wish you would have asked about why he signed with Lee Thompson when he left and started his own organization

[@muscleandstrength]

I didn’t know this I wished I asked this as well!

[@sowetocreamery196]

THANKS

[@muscleandstrength]

You're welcome!

[@andrewhauge2489]

Everybody wants to be a bodybuilder till you are😮I’m sticking with weight lifter life.

[@rosariodimaio927]

1:23 Milos did more then seventy shows and Chris cormier did that too.👍🏻💪🏻💯

[@muscleandstrength]

@@rosariodimaio927 two additional athletes who would be awesome to interview!

[@JasonHendricks-xe5je]

Can we all take a moment to appreciate that this dude is 58 years old 🤔.

[@muscleandstrength]

YES!

[@CapNCreampie]

The X man

[@spada9071]

🙏💪

[@minecraftavatarofhunterbiden]

10/10

[@muscleandstrength]

❤

[@zengamez]

Cant see ur website it says success=true and blank black page

[@muscleandstrength]

Hmm i'm sorry i'm not seeing that on thealphahour.com or muscleandstrength.com Which link are you referring to?

[@One-day-you-may]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻💪💪

[@David-lx4yb]

I miss the days of these guys doing multiple shows. Now, doing only the Olympia or Arnold has just cheapened the other shows, as the “big boys” only go for those two.

[@muscleandstrength]

I feel it's changing a bit- but yeah it was way different a few years back!

[@HeyWhatsupKev]

Had me until “kidney parasite, liver flukes, and dirty blood…” whaaaa? 🥴

[@muscleandstrength]

I don’t think a lot of athletes realize what they put their bodies through during preps. It’s rare to hear someone say they get labs drawn monthly, when in reality it would be the best way to truly show what your body is going through when using specific compounds. Toney seemed pretty on top of his labs and health in general so when he received that news he started making plans to retire .

[@Hittdogg17]

10:20 lol some guys know what he’s talking about

[@muscleandstrength]

😂

[@Invictus_Veteran]

Yup lol

[@KSO.81]

Wise king, "Best mode" aint not way of living for the long term. NO STOP, BEST MODE BLABLABLABLA.........and what about stay still a second and enjoy the moment, life, the instant youre on. Cant live long at 200 mph 24/7/365

[@Josephv3848]

Awesome interview. TRT is enough.

[@GymJones865]

Damn, did he have a pec tear at some point? His right pec looks like it was possibly torn in that hands on hips most muscular early on in the video.

[@muscleandstrength]

He tore is pec before he turned pro. Check out episode 1 of the interview to hear a bit more about it .

[@scottbabb4485]

I disagree. Wesley, Derek, Hadi, CBUM all stay in very good shape year round. The crazy bulking phases seem like a thing of the past. Do they guest pose? Maybe not, but a majority of BBs don’t get too overweight now.

[@justsayin5084]

Cool Interview,but man you don't build this body with just TRT & greens (keto) 😅😅

[@muscleandstrength]

Yeah that’s why we talked about using other compounds in the interview.

[@justsayin5084]

@muscleandstrength yup, but he said He was pretty much all the time on TRT & Keto,right?

[@muscleandstrength]

@@justsayin5084 check out episode 1 for a bit more info as to what he did building his foundation. He was eating crazy high calories for many years to put on size. In regards to compounds I think he’s just a firm believer in keeping consistent levels vs blasting & cruising. I’m sure it changed a bit leading up to a show but this makes a lot of sense regarding how often he competed if you think about it. His receptors were never fried

[@justsayin5084]

@muscleandstrength OK,thanks man! Just watched it & makes way more sense now! 🤝

[@redram3457]

The kid interviewing doesn't know what the prixlze money is clearly.

[@muscleandstrength]

@@redram3457 I’m not a kid.

[@mikegrave8515]

Nomesayin

[@Rubeless]

Real question is did he vote for biden and Harris?

[@bolshoikush9093]

X man is here