Clarence Bass, Mr. Ripped at 75

[@codyromo]

Clarence was about 75 in this video. He’s 84 in 2021. Such an inspiration.. both men.

[@dehyrkas]

Thanks for bringing Clarence Bass on your show. He 's been a great source of inspiration and instruction to me through the years. Always enjoy your work!

[@badmaxx]

A great wealth of knowledge and a gentleman is Mr. Bass. Thoroughly enjoyed the interview and thank you kindly, Ric, for helping to keep these voices and learned perspectives alive for all those interested like myself. Great channel, never miss an episode. Thank you, Mr. Drasin!

[@Naturalhit]

His HIT routine pretty much served as a cornerstone of my training. His self order books RIP were awesome .

[@ampatau9092]

Clarence Bass was never a great looking guy in the facial department and has always looked older in appearence, even when he was quite younger. Some people look younger or older their entire lives so Clarence Bass looking old in the face is not surprising and has no correlation to diet.

[@godgunsandgoldens]

Yea, I have his first 6 books, the first 3 give everything you need to know to live the ripped lifestyle. Dry inspiring and I recommend them highly to anyone who is sick of the high protein low carb approach or anyone needing inspiration to train and eat for health and fitness long term.

[@doddsalfa]

@@godgunsandgoldens he’s my favorite bb along with Robby Robinson ,Lalanne to mention some live long amateur bodybuilders

[@hotwheel6663]

I remember all His Ripped books. Love this channel as takes Me back to the good Ole' days.

[@mikemacneil2317]

Thanks for getting Clarence on your show Ric. A true wealth of knowledge.

[@fightermma]

He'll be on RX muscle this week.

[@jaharris1701]

I remember Clarence throughout the years, always ripped,, what an inspiration !! I'm 57 yrs old and train 5 days a week, nowhere as ripped as him but I'm inspired by him, thanks for doing these videos Ric !!

[@Zeljko720gmail]

Are Clarence still alive...? I read he's book body fat under 5% Motivation Nutrition Food & TRAINING HE IS MY FAVORITE... LEGENDARY ALL HE WRITTEN ALL HE EXPLAINED EVERY THING WORKED AND IS True full AS I ALL SEE HIM SHOWING I CHANGED MY WHOLE LIFESTYLE MY PERCEPTION MY SHAPE FITNESS AND LOOK... LOST MORE THAN 40KG IN 8Month.. But as cruel life is... I didn't Find way Back into.. Breaked up his Programm But I learned so much enough for my entire life.. The only problem is that... If u want to change some of your Body Eating healthier Training to loose weight or get in shape Motivation he's gived all the people who rea or watch him a. M Getting healthy Iam sad.. Loosed my Parents Lost the right way.. Today after 15j.n.... With 20jears I started because of Clarences Motivational book a. M To day Iam 38j get totally out of firm... No more fat or even else but Iam SAD ABOUT MANY THINGS.. IWISH I COULD SHAKE HIS HANDV SAY THANK YOU TO MRM CLARENCE BASS 👋💯👍👍💚💚💚🙏🙏🙏👉👉👉🏋️‍♀️🤾‍♀️🏆🏆🤘🤘🤘👌👌👌💎 You are a great writer Person And wish you more Healthy strong year's.... Best Autor & Trainer [in time @ All who want to change some in live Shape Wheigt health Gering stronger Nutrition low carb good food meal To have a longer better live.. Mr Clarences 3 sectional program is the BEST IN THE WORLD ☝️💯🏆🏆💙💙💙💚💚💚 Greetings from Croatia Germany. WOWW ai didn't saw you on TV or else only on pictures in your book I meditating Trained Running every morning 5-10km Bicycle Wheigt Used the recepts you shared. .. I bored your book at first than buy it I hadn't enough cash. One last thing. If I didn't go to traumatic lifetime.. Today I still would be like you... It was so hard Nearly To grab.., but a man can't have everything. Thank you for all from my HEART AND SOUL HOPE YOU ARE STILL ALL I'VE HEALTHY AND HAPPY 🙇‍♂️👍👋👋👋🥇😎 MY MAN @ ALL START READING HIS BOOK START UP & DO SOME CHANGES FOR YOU SELF YOUR SOUL AND SHARE IT TO ALL OTHERS.. BYE FRIM CROATIA #ZACA ŽELJKO 👉 GOOD BLEES YOU💚💙

[@arlenbroege8612]

Great interview. Clarence was the first bodybuilder I saw in a magazine.

[@jorgefernandez6407]

A great video!! Myself being 56, I find that good information is "essential" in maintaining health and vigor! You two guys, are "my" kind of seniors! Looking forward to "evolving" there myself! Thanks again Ric!

[@nardpuncher]

I always loved Clarence's articles in M&F back in the late 80s and early 90s. Good advice and motivation.

[@siandpen12]

Many thanks Ric, Clarence bass is a legend, very informative, very best wishes, from the UK.

[@johnanthonywest8949]

Clarence is simply the best in the business. I love to listen to him or watch him whenever he's on youtube or radio.

[@ccpbass2032]

Mr Bass really is someone young guys should listen to in this world of Internet misinformation. A lifetime of study and practice. You can't ask for more than that. Thank you for a great interview.

[@ronaldweed6103]

Awesome interview 👏

[@powerhands7912]

Thanks for this Ric. I'm amazed how little material Clarence has on KZbin, so it's great to see something like this. Great interview.

[@weedermann]

FANTASTIC!!!! Have heard of Clarence Bass (and marveled at his apparent fitness) since the 70s. Dude looks awe-inspiring at 77. Enjoyed this interview immensely, Ric!!

[@jwb935]

As a young lifter and someone keen to learn the right way to do things your videos are always really interesting and always have great advice Ric! Thank you!! :)

[@DanBeitzelMusic]

Wonderful interview Ric! CBass has been a major influence for many years. I hope we can see a part 2!

[@KTtraintowin]

Great interview ..really enjoyed it . I remember reading that Clarence used to eat 2 natural peanut butter sandwiches mid day .

[@duke6j]

Love these videos ! Wish Ric was still with us!!

[@roadstar499]

Golden ...these guy's were great inspiration.

[@oldermuscleguy]

I had in 1980-81 Clarence Bass ripped books 1 and 2 . The diet definitely worked . PB sandwich plain yogurt and a baked potato . Probably the best I looked but then again I was 27 not going on 62 . Had his Tshirts Get Ripped . Nor the traditional low carb or low fat diet. I need to get back on that diet again in a modification form . Definitely Clarence Bass one of my favorites . 👍🏻👏🏻🙌🏻💪🏻... Thanks Ric and Clarence for this wonderful interview

[@regaldonneys876]

This is the true OG of getting ripped. I use to see his face in all of the magazines back then on how to become ripped. It's quite surprising how he looks pretty much the same now and that he's still alive. Thank you sir for the inspiration you gave me.

[@davidkincannon786]

Great video Ric. Clarence is the real deal. Like the masters of the past, if we follow his path we all live a healthy life. Thanks again, inspiring!

[@billymacnamara8678]

greetings ric awesome interview I havnt seen Clarence bass since joe weiders m&f mags in the 80s and 90s a true health and strength legend

[@olivergarcia13131313]

awesome video Ric!! y'all are talking from experience and the info you guys gave is priceless! also loved all you guests including stone cold and rich ... keep em coming!

[@thecryptochemist6553]

Great interview, packed full of good info and no BS as usual. Best fitness and bodybuilding channel by far. keep up the good work

[@Kruscher76]

Ric Drasin and Clarence Bass are very wise men!!:)

[@MassGainingGuy]

Awesome interview!

[@badhabitz69]

So awesome!!!! Many thanks for these legends! Keep em coming Ric :)

[@barryjtaft]

hey rick we've chatted before. spinal stenosis is frequently misdiagnosed. it is often times a sprained sacro-illiac ligament, which responds very well to prolotherapy.

[@tawneyport1213]

ric thanks for this great interview of Mr. Bass. A true pioneer for all BBs who need to learn that there is something more important then trophies....health.

[@Dan-hb7om]

Thanks Ric! Great interview and very inspirational!!!

[@FJano12]

One of the best fitness channel.

[@beastlyeric]

This video was spectacular! Thanks Ric ! So much great info loved it!

[@Berus7777]

Clarence Bass! Fascinating approach and lots of valuable info. This was a great interview.

[@wheresthegovernance4350]

I always thought he was 70 back in 1989!

[@technooby220]

Top class information. Great interview. Thank you to you both.

[@thegefster1988]

I have worked out for a long time but Have not seen these guys from the golden era for so long because I stopped following in mid 80's . For some reason just turned on and it is nice to see that some of these guys are such nice folks and well adjusted. Of course there are some sad cases but most of these gentleman in their 60's and up are well adjusted.

[@colinpurssey9875]

Ric, can we put to bed once and for all the myth that in maturity we have to lower the intensity of our weight training routines because we necessarily are more vulnerable to injury and systemic debilitation. I'm nearly 71, have been training for 46 years, don't take steroids or any of that crap, and yet am as strong as I've ever been and have the muscular quality and volume that I did when in my physical prime. And I do lift as heavy , if not heavier, than I ever have before. I do concede however that for the last 10 years or so, I need more recovery time between training sessions. Anyway Ric, I really liked the interview with Clarence and appreciated his candor and wisdom , acquired of course through his long experience of bodybuilding and nutrition.

[@shanes9968]

Great video! Clarence first book Ripped is 35 years old now but it is still the most sensible and healthy way of achieving and maintaining a low body-fat percent.

[@bd102053]

and the hits just keep on comming.thank you

[@dickda1]

He looks very good for his age. But, he is old now and his body looks it. Mr Bass was amazing 40 years ago and earned our respect for what he was in the Golden Era.

[@zidiezid]

Thank you thank you Mr Drasin. Your the best !!!!!!!!

[@mkkravist11]

A wonderful and fitting video, especially in the light of the sad passing of Ric Drasin. Rest in peace; I hope you stop off for a workout at Golds’s before you take your final journey!!

[@larryl212]

Ric... best program EVER. I'm 66. So anytime I can hear from one of my contemporaries it's much appreciated. Thanks!

[@TOSHTON]

Great interview Rick!!...Love getting feedback from True Hardcore Lovers of The Sport!...

[@Troy1g]

Fantastic, I have followed Clarence over the years, it’s refreshing, to hear how reasonable he is. I agree with the interviewer regarding the lack of awareness regarding proper technique in gyms today, I was a Nautilus instructor in the 80s and even then we were given basic training regarding form as well form for free weights. Also regarding the. Resurgence of the low carb craze I would say Clarence benefits from like eating low carb because his diet is naturally and reasonably low being whole. No need to go to extremes, just observation. I am also a big fan of the late Dr. Leonard Schwartz the inventor of heavyhands. And longstrength training. Clarence has an article or two of his discussions.Another brilliant mind. Great interview here.

[@murada2007]

Love hearing the older guys perspective on training, especially since they've got the years of training under their belts. Speaking of which, Stallone has his movie Creed coming out in November, now is the time to put your feelers out to try and get him on as a Skype guest. I hear he loves to talk training and might enjoy doing interviews that will actually be of interest to him also. Besides, you have a lot of viewers now to justify his time as a guest to promote his movie.

[@DavetilinginfoBlake]

Your the best I read Mr Bass Book back in the 80's thanks Ric

[@stevenmuncy491]

Like a high school reunion. Great show.

[@schwarzebaron77]

The 2.4% body fat on a diet that had fast carbs (bread!). Very impressive physique in the 70's and 80's. I had a nice conversation with his wife over the phone when I purchased his books.They are enthusiastic about fitness. Writer of Ripped 1, 2, and 3 Lawyer/bodybuilder. Does his son Matthew, train?

[@libertarianation1]

nohting wrong with whole grain bread. It's all about proportion man!!

[@schwarzebaron77]

You sure? Are you familiar with the Paleo Lifestyle?

[@Wuchtamsel]

Yes, and it's complete BS for hundreds of reasons.

[@schwarzebaron77]

That's an opinion. What is the source?

[@Krico2006]

Great interview

[@joekaz1070]

Another great video Ric.

[@pablo9364]

Legend

[@thoronator]

Oh Magoo you've done it again

[@puneetverma1847]

thanks for the video

[@chrisweidner4768]

Losing Ric is A big deal. Take care of one another. All the best..

[@warriorgman]

Great interview, thanks you Do you think you could have Gregg Valentino on?

[@harris1234100]

Great job Ric!

[@Bushcraft242]

In the late 60s my dad worked out and i seen guys from the 50s bodybuilders 70s magazine old bodybuilding i kept the books 📚 joe weider hoffman LaLanne 80s every month purchase Muscle&strength muscle and fitness amazed how the body responds and adapted age 60 personal trainer specialist sports nutrition 23 years

[@roadstar499]

i am almost 64 and i have low t levels 266 per ng i think...i wonder what Clarence t level was in his 60's and 70's...i still enjoy lifting and other forms of training etc and stay in pretty good shape...

[@diabolusdc]

Great interview... curiously I prefer to weight train mostly at the gym. A light run to get there is a great warm up, I take my time and socialise a bit between sets. Weights once a week, metal drumming twice a week.... works for me! :)

[@thewarriorscodex8758]

Great video very informative.

[@BrianWogan]

Great interview, but I'll keep lobbying for an interview with William Smith. Your interview with Boyer Coe is an all time great, and I think this one would be as well.

[@ricdrasin]

***** I don't know how many timesI have to post this but William Smith will not do interviews any more. He has had throat cancer

[@BrianWogan]

Darn, didn't realize that.

[@Tallmark1]

Sorry, Ric. I didn't know either. Sad.

[@thunderknickers4529]

Jerry Branium,Doug Brignole, and now Clarence Bass,(Brilliant website), The 3 Wise men,. And Rik of course,.

[@MrJvelazquez77]

Two greats of the golden era

[@michaelcollins237]

Unlike myself,Bass listened to his body.

[@bobbytate9907]

I really don't think the current crop will be shooting the breeze like this in their 70s

[@1213141516171897]

Get Brandon Carter! I think you would appreciate his way of thinking Rich

[@henrikg7661]

I have his book Ripped

[@warrenhoffman653]

RIP Ric

[@ironopps661]

When I noticed the name Clarence Bass on your channel I suddenly had a flash back to 1982 when remember seeing a poster on the Gym wall and it brought back old memories of the early training days, the other posters were of Franko columbo, Arnold, Tom plats.

[@fightermma]

He'll be on RX Muscle this week.

[@benh580]

Hey ric. Thanks for the videos! Do you still endorse WFN store? Im thinking about trying them. Thanks

[@lazur1]

When was this interview done? Mr Bass as born in 1937.

[@yves6392]

He is Mr Magoo look alike.

[@tptrsn]

What are Clarence's T numbers? I'm curious as to what he feels is a sufficient number in the mature years?

[@ConquerCollin]

Jack Lalanne worked out 2 hours a day for 70 years--maybe he would still be around if he cut it back as he got older.

[@aitken1965]

Exactly how long do you expect to live? 96 is WAY longer than an average guy lives.

[@markgray9096]

One day a week for weights, how many sets and reps? And being ripped too? Ha ha...

[@cromartie1984]

he's not 75, he's 78

[@bryanmartin9420]

Anesticbodybuilding

[@rudolphbissessar1308]

Crappy steroids he used