SECRET TO HISTORIC CALVES | Q&A WITH GOLDEN ERA LEGEND TOM PLATZ

[@jamescowan1313]

Tom basically said in the nicest way possible; People got lazy and started relying on drugs more than training.

[@fatboitino2]

James Cowan yeah, true. He's right. People don't enjoy the process anymore- like when youbfirst start training and all you want to do is find new ways to optimize your gainz and progress. A new vein and a new striation was life. Now, people are just trying to master cycles and go half way on everything else

[@tmozk.]

well said.

[@rampageclover9788]

bodybuilders today are drug addicts...only difference between them and the coke/smackheads is that they don't get their high automatically from injecting or popping pills but after doing a certain level of physical activity from an endorphin rush known as "the pump" ...their workouts are momentum-driven, lack form and are generally of low quality....the chemicals are at their vanguard....instead of nutrition and researching human anatomy and physiology...basically understanding what they're putting into their bodies ...Tom Platz on the other hand has a degree in both...so all the years he was crunching out those insane volumes...he absolutely knew what he was asking of his body physically...and always prepped himself for those intense sessions...

[@sheldoncooper8199]

@James Cowan He said in the nicest way possible that Bodybuilders dont work hard anymore since 2002 or so. with the exception of Roelley Winklar and Victor Martinez of course and Seth Feroce.

[@sheldoncooper8199]

@@fatboitino2 There are not shortcuts and cutting corner in Bodybuilding ESPECIALLY if you are a Natural.

[@AFCAWorldBodybuildingArchive]

There's more *intensity* in his speech than in my entire workout :D

[@Rudresh101]

I avoid watching his videos after returning from gym. It simply makes me wanna get back to the gym again 😂

[@ordinaryguy815]

The passion is palpable

[@Plata0Plomo82]

@@Rudresh101 😂 you ain't dead in the gym! Let's ride again

[@DespicableBunny]

Do u train lmao

[@dacrucified771]

🤣

[@Hellthrasher]

Hail the Golden Eagle! May he appear more often on here. . his interview talks are . . on another level. .motivational speaker all the way

[@OldSchoolLabs]

Rest assured, Hellthrasher! We have MORE to come! ;) 💪

[@richardsannasardo4026]

Definitely speaks in a motivational manner!

[@firstnamelastname9390]

@ -or Kurt Russell sorta

[@mrtimezone8658]

@@OldSchoolLabs Please work with Tom to build and operate an International Bodybuilding Museum and Hall of Fame. It will be his Legacy. This is overdue. It should include a courtyard rose garden.

[@sabertomason1421]

There's nothing like the legend Tom platz More videos of him

[@OldSchoolLabs]

Hey Saber! Stay tuned & make sure you're subscribed to our channel! We have more videos in our new Q&A series with the legendary Tom Platz on the way! :)

[@infinite_dynamics]

Suddenly a huge fan of Tom Platz, excellent advice, well spoken and actually inspirational... to me this is what inspirational looks like, it’s not excessively animated for the sake of attention, it’s not studying social media trends and exploiting hot button topics to fish for likes, it’s not trying so hard it induces cringe, it’s just this, an authentic dude giving you legit advice, this guy is keeping it real and I respect that immensely, would love to see more of this mentality throughout our culture.

[@MrRuamazed]

Oleg Very well said

[@sheldoncooper8199]

@Adam Jensen OF COURSE he s an authentic Dude giving you legit advice he s a man of the 1980 ies not a young Guy in his late 20 ies that just wants social media attention like Phil Heath

[@krane15]

Grew up with TP. Don't think I've ever even heard him speak until now.

[@reedallyn1767]

I met the Golden Eagle back in the 80's backstage where he was guest posing at a show. To say anything bad about this man would amount to abomination. He was at the top of his game at the time, and the humility, spirit and decency he showed anyone and everyone was unbelievable. He truly was a kind man, and sincere one, at that. I shall never forget that encounter, as he took the time to provide encouragement and the keys to avoid self defeatism. Thank-you, Eagle.

[@collin355]

He's describing what's known as static training. It why gymnasts who don't even lift weights have huge shoulders and arms. I like to do them for biceps.

[@OldSchoolLabs]

Great observation, Collin355!

[@JohnBradydoesstuff]

collin355 how do you do that for biceps? Do you mind to share your routine?

[@collin355]

John Brady at the end of my bicep routine I go to the preacher curl machine, and put on as much weight as I can hold for about 30 seconds at the midway point

[@papaspaulding]

I love using negatives. I use them sparingly doing such on only the last set on one exercise per muscle group. mainly as i workout alone so without a spotter pretty hard to do safely on some exercises. I also use static training on my biceps. I tend to favour finishing on conecntration curls and choose a super low weight dumbell and hole each contraction at top and tense the muscle as hard as I can for at least 4 slow seconds each rep then really slowly lower the dumbell to starting position. after 10 reps my biceps are crying like lil bitches

[@Ownyx]

collin355 like powerlifters do on bench and overload. Get that muscle group comfortable with real heavy weight. Thats half the problem with compound lifts and body trying to acclimate to it.

[@daryldelp1066]

I can listen to Tom speak all day.

[@king82ism]

This guy always makes me pumped as hell....

[@Kasarow]

Prashant King I just want to workout!

[@user-gp8tp1di4h]

It's awesome seeing someone so passionate about their work

[@MrRuamazed]

That’s how Tom has been his entire life

[@thanos5612]

"You can do anything at the gym" Planet Fitness: Hold my beer

[@mv1991]

@CC You mean hold me lunk alarm

[@Maxumized]

Planet fitness would lock the doors if they saw Tom drive up

[@thanos1310]

Wait a minute

[@thanos1124]

@@thanos1310 who are you? I am you

[@1308HK]

Planet fitness is not a gym

[@chrisballis5312]

He is so inspiring. The thought behind the training of these guys. Old school was about positivity, about having fan and pushing one another beyond their limits. Today's bodybuilding is about social media drama, gurus and bloggers, uploads over uploads, talking, talking, taking and even more talking ( nonsense for the most part). So guys keep it positive, encourage people around you to become better every day, and become better with them, train hard, love, have fan. As Tom said, let's all keep it "old school"!!

[@milosgrujic9118]

Well, looks like I do belong to oldschool. No social media bulshit posts, no talk, just raw workout with my gym partner. We push each other beyond limits, have long recovery time after but man, it just feel great!!!

[@BryanHeyboer]

He’s a great storyteller. I would love to hear more from him.

[@neldormiveglia1312]

The man was a fucking beast. Just watching his training videos makes my body hurt. A beast.

[@siddhantpandey2000]

The Unsung hero of Bodybuilding. Tom Platz u are remembered.

[@thekarmafarmer608]

I absolutely love Tom. He represents one of the real old school heroes. Positive and passionate and still that way. I wish Tom a long life. He worked hard for everything he got and never moaned. You`re an inspirational, old school hero Tom. Love ya.

[@jdelorenzod2725]

Drinking an espresso while discussing lifting is such a G move. Love it. Now that I think about it, it should be more widespread.

[@seancarter7798]

Unquestionably, Tom Platz is the greatest body builder of all times! Truly a smart man who trains 120% all the time! More from the Golden Eagle please!

[@sphenoidjjj]

One of*

[@philiplindsay225]

I bought Tom's gym training book in 1980. It gave me a lot of inspiration and helped my body building aspirations . After all these years its great to see him still at it with valuable old school advice .

[@ethan4863]

Being a old timer myself this brings chills, this is what working out is...Tom captured the feeling 100% ..long live the Quad father!

[@MeteorTesh]

Used to go to an old school style gym. When it opened, it was the first gym I had ever been to (to actually train) it was great, the sound of plates and dumbells clanging, machines moving. Sure there were some supplements, but nothing special. Just variations of protein shakes or bars. I was a mega small guy, 54kg and 5ft 5. Never before did I feel so at home somewhere. I'd be doing my pissy little 10kg dumbbells presses and a big guy was walking past, dropped his 30's, got down and started pushing me on my reps, encouraging me to do a couple more. I'd be trying out squats and a guy who worked there would walk past and watch, then walk over and nudge my feet to a correct position for me or if I was doing something easy, he'd cone over, add weights and say 'you can clearly do that'. One guy would ask me my weight, then work out in his head and tell me how many cals/carbs and protein I should be on and so many more. It was an amazing place, small, tucked away, everyone knew everyone and everyone were friends. Sadly it began to decline a couple years ago under new ownership (the latest owner last year) tried doing all these weird classes for women and it made for a completely different atmosphere. Last month it finally bit the dust and closed down. Everyone split up and have gone to different gyms or have other life things that have to take priority. But my time there was great and I wouldn't change it one bit.

[@frederikhansen1080]

I can say it over and over again. This guy is a fantastic legend. One of the absolute favorites through time, with both heart and mentality

[@ketoking9435]

Remember seeing the Tom Plata video 82-83,,, that was the benchmark,,,,what a legend,,

[@ItalianStallionLouie]

It's a fact that everyone with the best body parts (i.e. Tom platz, Dorian etc) all used total failure training. Definitely something to it

[@kurtvonfricken6829]

Louis Caputo Maybe Arthur jones was correct after all....

[@zoranallen5205]

Louis Caputo I think total failure training is good, but maybe not frequently for natties without the drugs. Platz has said he’d only do legs every 2 weeks and squats once or twice a month, he’d go to total failure, and that’d require lots of rest to recuperate.

[@chrismoll6862]

I love Tom Platz .. he is the ultimate bodybuilder ever

[@nathanielovaughn2145]

The Ozzy of bodybuilding. Love the Golden Eagle.

[@adnans3222]

Best legs in history, so u better listen to him

[@chrise.2666]

Tom Platz training and Mike Mentzer's training are complimentary

[@andrewb8615]

Is he sipping an espresso? And squats with Converse

[@ReganGutta96]

Squatted with Olympic shoes

[@JoseCruz-qg1oc]

Cuban coffee 🇨🇺☕

[@000fuyt]

Love old school, I'm 56 back in the gym I go to the guys I grew up with true legends 💪💪💪💪

[@cookieinthewoods]

The Golden Eagle, what a truly exceptional being, thanks for knowledge you share

[@pgdyankov]

Tom seems to be turning into a Sith lord with age... as if it could get any better.

[@JonnyVerace]

Tom should be an announcer at the Olympia he has a great voice, delivery and tone when he speaks. His passion about the way he talks about bodybuilding is inspiring in itself

[@ryanbaxley9727]

One of the most underrated bodybuilders, the true 81 O champion 🏆

[@silviafitness9958]

Tom Platz's passion for training is very contagious.

[@Kivari811]

One of the big kings of all time. RESPECT! 💪🏻

[@woooster17]

Shame we got to get old.. Tom still has so much fire and intensity!

[@superglide6680]

Saw Tom Platz in seminar in the mid 80's. His calfs blew me away! Obviously expected the huge quads, but the huge calfs were amazing.

[@woooster17]

My era here.. I had a Tom Platz bodybuilding book as a teen back in the 80s.. Old School legend!

[@Underhills]

I searched back and forth in that book to see what roids he took, but there was nothing. So I guess Tom was all natty. Good for him.

[@SeriousYelder]

Tom Platz is fucking great.

[@DaveO0808]

Not holding back mentality! YES!

[@jordangroff8978]

Most intense bodybuilder ever !!!

[@porkbeast3000]

Jordan Groff don’t tell Dorian Yates that

[@stellabella6324]

don't tell george leeman that

[@leart78]

fuck Dorian Yates, George Leeman..

[@soofitnsexy]

DONT TELL ME THAT

[@effen5931]

Tom platz himself said that no one reached Dorian Yates' level of intensity

[@kennethbishop123]

I love you Tom. The quadfather. Everyone should take a page out of your book for work ethic. True champion 🏆

[@happzy]

Platz is a real wordsmith. He could narrate taking a dump and it would still sound great.

[@danproject5981]

I was introduced to Tom by my gym owner and trainer. He has a really old school gym and a painting on his wall of him. I asked who he was and he told me he had the greatest legs of any body builder. I did my research and he’s as inspirational to me as Arnie. Thanks Tom you are amazing for inspiration before my leg workout. Stay cool big guy!

[@David-lu5tl]

Tom is so awesome that just listening to him speak about training is like a pre energy drink kicking in for his passion is just deep that it speaks volumes!!

[@ibbi2206]

his charisma is one of a kind

[@johnlsullivan5180]

I'm not even a bodybuilder or super serious just try and maintain muscle in the gym, I can listen to Tom Platz talk about this because you can feel the passion he has for it .

[@RobertShyanNorwalt]

This guy is very genuine

[@fastjegr]

Here's a guy that never lost the passion for bodybuilding one of the guys I admired

[@drivn4895]

What a legend

[@ncy614]

I don’t think anyone has ever had Platz intensity true legend!

[@cypherzz-_-5804]

Tom is amazing and such an eye opening inspirational person!

[@jeffsmith3221]

I met Tom back in I think it was '83 as he was guest posing here in MN before another try at the Olympia. I was a nobody, just a low, state level bodybuilder, yet he took several minutes out of his time to individually talk to me and take a couple photos, just me and him. Always idolized Tom for his legs, but I'll never forget how genuine of a person he was in trying to help people with fitness. As I approach 60 now and find it hard to still be as into working out as I did years ago, it amazes me that people like Tom still have the fire in them.....shows the reason they were pros in their prime.....true heart, grit, and determination! Jeff S.

[@promalko7]

Passion in the way he speaks, no fake smiles like other guys.

[@jeremymorgan8854]

I am really curious what the reason and thought process behind the 58 people who disliked this video? Nothing but mad respect for this guy. I learn something new every time I hear him speak.

[@krane15]

Maybe they don't like coffee? People have a plethora of reasons why they don't like a video that might have nothing to do with the talent or the message. It could be a personal thing or they expected to hear something different.

[@jeremymorgan8854]

Krane Yeah I can see that. Good point👍

[@davidwicklin9943]

The Static Rep to finish off an exercise - maximum intensity! Awesome!

[@kindatheist4216]

Tom platz was,he is and will always be our legend

[@hideitagainSam]

Wow. That is a very nice message. And in life we have to go back to the basics of living. 👍🏽

[@matttomlin1024]

I’m thankful Tom Platz is still around spreading wisdom, truly one of the greatest of all time. In every video Tom always says something different but ends up meaning the same things somehow. You just have to admire his passion and kind hearted ness to even share this knowledge. Thank you Tom, I’ll forever be a fan!

[@Macklinrk]

The God of quads

[@athleticaesthetixfitness6937]

so much respect for this legend...The Golden Eagle robbed of the Olympia title more than once! 💯

[@EazZiB]

Spoken with soul and genuineness. What a fucking guy

[@georgep9059]

Platz has never lost his passion for Old School bodybuilding !!! Love it

[@nishantkorlekar1113]

Tom Platz is very intelligent and nice person

[@velvetplatz1024]

Well he does have his doctorate in Kinesiseology(SP)...my fiance is a cousin of Tom's.

[@nickgeorgoulis4579]

I could sit all day listening to Tom Platz talking about bodybuilding. I fucking love him!!

[@geoffreywelsby7434]

You gotta love Tom. I bet he could make a cup of coffee sound exciting and full of enthusiasm.. God love him...

[@noahpavelic684]

What a legend.

[@marianoquiroz1248]

you are one of the best bodybuilders in the world

[@RussellFitness-Trainer]

Inspirational when he talks, true og

[@Flippinpinoy09]

The way he talks is absolutely motivational

[@AGTsakumis]

What a true legend!

[@sidjones_46]

This guy is legend..anyway you look at him. Unbelievable!!

[@riskybizkuts5949]

Little cup...big dude....massive knowledge! Tom will always be the man !

[@tonysuley4306]

The best part of bodybuilding is when you see the process of your body and it gives you more motivation

[@corporateragnar5940]

Love this guy

[@Carpe-Diem--]

Oh yeah bro

[@Digow333]

Tom Platz is a legend! Respect from Brazil!

[@J_Business]

Tom is a legend pure and simple

[@Nico-rr5co]

Like Tom said you have to enjoy training. After I leave the gym I'm dreaming of my next session!

[@santosmichelena3519]

Incredibly good speech at the end. The man is 1000% right. You must enjoy going to the gym and just love the process

[@silvopalfi3038]

1000 % right ....hahahah another believer ....jesus...

[@ordinaryjoe4143]

"at the end of my work out, I kept working out"

[@joeblass]

I appreciate most what tom said about it being about abundance and love not suffering and doin without! Great way to look at it

[@kevindeleon3898]

It's always amazing to listen to the legend Tom Platz

[@lamby1022]

Tom should of won a Olympia he deserves it 💪🏻

[@gironda11]

I love how much passion he still has talking about training.

[@mrv1271]

Back in the late 80’s when I was a kid I remember Arnold saying Tom would take the mantle after him. He was really something. Good to see him well and so inspirational.

[@markjones1126]

He didn’t have the upper body to be MR O

[@mrv1271]

mark jones The legs took it all.

[@ceasersamv4587]

This guy is a fucken legend I love this guy

[@trappinout18]

I was guessing static may be worth trying. Thank you Mr. Platz for the advice!

[@Mandy-Lane]

legendary legs..

[@panama1942]

Lemme smash

[@sphenoidjjj]

@Big Lenny lol

[@johnlakatos639]

You can see his passion still for the sport

[@chokhou]

His crazy switch never turned off.

[@talibe801]

Arnold,Platz,Mentzer,etc,they define bodybuilding, the 70'80,s...are absolutely magical and they were the ignition for next generation of Bodybuilders.

[@hereforjustfun]

The last 20secs made my day!!! No school like old school...

[@ScoutCrafter]

Tom certainly is a legend...Old school mentality in a nutshell- There is a huge difference between bodybuilders that build their physiques by training hard and use a small amount of steroids to heal, then the bodybuilders who build their bodies with huge doses of steroids. Great video thanks for posting!

[@dangerdavefreestyle]

he delivered this powerful great advice all while maintaining the level and preservation of that small english cup of tea

[@ryanlong9265]

Gotta love his passion for training

[@logansalzman7055]

I watch Tom and I need to go to the gym and lift like a animal. I watch him and get inspired.

[@josephmckenna6631]

I've been told that I'm a hard person to get through to. Low attention span. Easily distracted. 35 y/o kid pretty much. But..... When Tom Platts gets going, he gets my undivided attention. Old school Baby....... Respect 😤

[@gshomeweighttraining6284]

The Golden Eagle enjoying a nice little cup of tea. Love it

[@gehriggains1258]

I love listening to Tom Platz speak and how he thinks training should be done. Agree with his mentality of train hard and go crazy when in the gym. That the kind of mindset and atmosphere I like to here.