The Black Panther: Serge Nubret

[@mikey777666]

serge was going to win period. he was way more massive and ripped then what we saw in 75, he was more then 218. they (ifbb) saw him and told him he could NOT COMPETE because he was involved in porn which was a LIE. he immediately stoked his diet lost weight. he was contacted a day before and said he could compete. it should be noted that serge claimed natty (documented) and also, trained every day, only ate one meal at night. it was rumored that he was posiend by his reletives over money. r.i.p. serge

[@Theprimaryfocus]

mikey777666 Thank you for this Mikey. This sounds much more believable than the official story regarding his death. Nobody goes into a coma naturally. No one. I appreciate the fact I did not have to do a google search because of you. I salute you.

[@mikey777666]

eyebemurkinbammas read allot on serge, also he had a MAJOR Q and A on the bodybuilding forums, he ate allot of HORSE meat in one sitting along with rice and beans, he ate that 1 meal at night and it was huge. he also did 10 sets of 10 with low rest in between sets. dont know why he claimed natty but he did, he also did no cardio because his workout routines were so intense that would be his cardio. Leroy Colbert goes on to say that he did take steroids, I dont know. its also good to note that sege was like a VP FOR THE euopean ifbb. and he has a fall out with joe and Ben wieder. he was well awear of what was happening with the "mass monsters" and hated it, said they look like "freaks." try to imagine serge guys so we know we are thinking of him in the afterlife, he was INSANE LOOKING I REPETE INSANE! MADE ARNOLD LOOK LIKE A BOY.

[@Theprimaryfocus]

mikey777666 I don't believe he took steroids. It really sounds like hate to me, but eating horse meat AKA dogfood sounds believable to me. Genetics played a part in this as well.

[@eliaskrieger142]

You're fucking dumb if you think he was natty

[@SgawCules]

mikey777666 k

[@fjalls]

Serge had one of the best physiques ever

[@BrotherhoodOfBeasts]

I think Serge had the ultimate physique at the '75 Mr O and I'm not even a fan of bodybuilding He was big like Arnold, proportioned like Frank Zane and cut like Bruce Lee -- a physique that everyone could appreciate!

[@gpipeline]

Anaerobixx Arnold was more cut than Nubret.

[@wideopen5578]

I agree. He was a Zane-like figure. Very aesthetically pleasing bodybuilder and his legs were better than Arnolds.

[@smoog]

Wide Open amazing chest definition, easily equal to Arnold's. Can't help feel he came 2nd because they had already decided, pre-comp, that Arnold would come 1st.

[@kanikain1716]

Anaerobixx he wasn't as wide as Arnold

[@a1b9c2]

Now that's the way a bodybuilder should look!

[@existingandstillliving5943]

he was more cut than arnold in that picture. He didn't get the recognition he deserved point blank period

[@kidsalami6367]

Sk8T3rH4T3F yup overated

[@ENZOxDV9]

Ibn Samad Muhammad it was probably because in the 70s black people were still being discriminated against

[@existingandstillliving5943]

ENZOxDV9 yea that could be true. I think so; most likely

[@Lucille69caddy]

Pirate Gunner NUFFIN?

[@Julius1997.]

Serge Nubret has my dream physique

[@Phaillanx99]

seriously, i remember his physique above 99% of other bodybuilders. more aesthetic than arnold imo, but thats genetics.

[@eliaskrieger142]

I agree, but I still love Arnie's look. He was so smooth and almost beautiful, but then when he flexed he was striated and ripped.

[@MrInzombia]

he has a dream physique indeed. look at how full his chest is

[@muce848]

He looks better than arnold for me

[@PatrickEvans-x1v]

Pepe commando Arnold got the same physique as Larry Scott. serge and shawn ray got the best physiques ever.

[@kevinc7161]

More facts about Serge Nubret: Born in Guadalupe, but lived in Paris most of his life. He was known for his super-wide shoulders, exceptional traps, massive cut arms, and a very high (upper pec) development. His waist was small with outstanding ab development. Although he had great mass and symmetry in his lower body, his calves were comparitively 'light'. In the gym, he was famous for very long workouts. He had a system (which was coined the Nubret Pro Rep method by Robert Kennedy of MuscleMag International magazine) in which he would perform multiple sets with the same weight. And each succeeding set, he would strive to do more reps. For example, his bench press would look like this: after sufficient warmup, he would do 275 x12/275 x 14/275 x 15/275 x 18/275 x 20. And so on with all his exercises. Although Nubret was quite powerful (he benched over 500), he worked out with weights that were well within his capability. It was a very smart way of doing intensity (increasing reps rather than weight) because Nubret was never injured from bodybuilding. And when he dieted, he went all out on the low carb end. He admitted that, close to a contest, he would doze off between sets. Yes, Ben Weider and the IFBB discovered that Nubret made a 'soft' porn movie that was shown in adult theaters in Europe. In South Africa, it was decided that he be banned from the IFBB for one year. However, to avoid any embarrasment from an angered Nubret (especially since Pumping Iron was being filmed) he was allowed to compete in the '75 O. During his one year suspension, he jumped the IFBB ship by competing (and winning) in a European contest from another federation. In addition, he created his own bodybuilding federation based in France. Because of that, the IFBB saw that as desertion, and banned Nubret for life.

[@stind1299]

I met him at Delhi airport about just under 17 years ago. He was huge and he acomplied by a male and a female bodybuilders I noticed them first the guy had shredded muscular forearms and the girl although petite had a back that flared out. I recognised and worked out who he was as fan of Pumping iron. I approached him and told him that he was great in the film. He gave me an autograph and the thing that stuck with me how big his hands were and how nice he was. Really cool to have met him and connected with bodybuilding history.

[@yousefsobhani9502]

Stind You're lucky to have met him 🙃

[@GetReferralsEveryTime]

hi . nice. just to say I think there are only a few of us met him like that, and like you I felt very fortunate. humble guy. i have added a comment here.

[@Tain950]

Surge Nubret had the most beautiful aesthetic body in bodybuilding history. He is definitely my favorite old school bodybuilder of all time

[@mohsin3488]

Frank Zane and not even close.

[@nightowl3582]

The Golden era of physiques. Bodies looked so much better back then.

[@steffonwhitaker295]

Overall pure bodybuilding and excluding personality. Serge Nubret is hands down my favorite. He also had my favorite chest in bodybuilding. I remember him being mentioned in Flex magazine in top ten best chest and talking about his chest looking so well proportioned like work of art. Never seem to get the recognition he deserved considering he had some of the best aesthetics in bodybuilding history. I know everyone has there own genetics and you can never truly try to look like a certain bodybuilder. However he still is the standard for me on how I would like my physique to look like.

[@Walruskinz]

Serge's physique is my favourite of all time. Never forgot this guy

[@ernieball9832]

The original man of symmetry. The dude was AMAZING. He was hangin and bangin until he passed. He was Frank Zane but with muscles.

[@robertopics]

Ernie Ball both of them had that lean aesthetic look to them, but I think that's where the similarities end. In my opinion Serge had the better genetics and better symmetry. I still like Frank better and his approach and the fact that to a certain degree he had less and did more with what he had, but that might come down to politics.

[@alarjak]

There was a rumor he did not die with natural causes...

[@ernieball9832]

I recall reading that he may have been poisoned by his family or some crazy crap like that. I kind of dismissed it as I hope its not truth!

[@Darkokerber]

He is so underrated, he is more like Flex Wheeler, and his physique has even a more beautiful flow.

[@ernieball9832]

Totally agreed bro!

[@Vinicius-nk1iu]

For me Serge Nubret had the best physique of the golden era, the aesthetics are incomparable.

[@donvitocorleone187]

The Black Panther. LEGEND RIP

[@tylergnosis2581]

he looked better than Arnold in my opinion

[@existingandstillliving5943]

He should've won period. I mean he was more cut half of those Body Builders. He definately more cut than Arnold in that picture when they were standing beside each other.

[@FreazyTek]

In my opinion Serge has the best physique ever created by a human being.That wide and huge chest in ratio to his small waist,those huge arms.R.I.P Serge!!

[@chinkyandchinna]

he has was in better shape then arnold

[@tazzhardwick7466]

I've tried his workouts... high rep light weight brutality one of my favorite bodybuilders great post

[@countryboyfitness8115]

MY FAVORITE BODYBUILDER OF ALL TIME REST IN PEACE !!!!!

[@theripper7675]

From Serge himself 1975 Mr. Olympia, I was 200 lbs. and Arnold was 220 lbs. But 12 days prior to the contest, I was 212 lbs. When I arrived in South Africa for the 1975 Olympia, this was my condition. I was told I could not compete. The reason given for not allowing me to compete was that I was accused of doing a so-called porn film and therefore did not represent bodybuilding in a respectable manner. I have done 25 films in my acting career--none of which are porn films. I was so disappointed, I stopped training and eating for 12 days and lost 12 pounds. When my drop in weight and spirit was noticeable to everyone, I was allowed in the last minute to compete on the day of the contest. That's why I was not in my best condition the day of the contest.

[@HoustonIsImmortal]

theripper7675 My respect for the Weiders is now destroyed.

[@gpipeline]

theripper7675 Not sure if I buy the whole story.

[@wideopen5578]

gpipeline - Of course you don't.

[@johnmay4423]

Nick, you're killing it with the quality of your content. I'm learning a ton and I consider myself to be a pretty hardcore bodybuilder historian. Serge is in my top 5 favorite physiques of all time. Look at that chest comparison with a young Arnold at 2:06. I also heard Serge say in an interview that he used to do sit-ups for 5 minutes straight.

[@sudhakarreddy8590]

I love his physique no one can Mach this these days. and keep the good work loving your videos

[@Herobox-ju4zd]

Late 70's was the most aesthetic era in bodybuilding period.

[@benjaminjansen6698]

The king of symmetry.

[@marcusmcdonald6391]

Benjamin Jansen Flex Wheeler my friend.

[@PatrickEvans-x1v]

Benjamin Jansen shawn ray

[@hansgruber650]

He is great no doubt, but symmetry goes to Reeves and Zane.

[@pushinsince9339]

There's so many bodybuilders I wish they got in that documentary, Danny Padilla, Mike Mentzer, Tom Platz, Frank Zane, Etc. there's just so many legends that I wish got some screen time, it's rare to find any videos of any golden era bodybuilders.

[@jasmaart]

One of my favorite bodybuilders ever. He had an amazing body line,huge chests,small waist,fantastic proportions and symetry! Bodybuilding today shoud still be like this,the beauty of the body!

[@KEICRUMBIE]

Thanks Nick. The Black Panther was a good one.

[@gabrielbalde6215]

Still one of my favorites bb's of all time, what a talent

[@lanceseaman88]

Wayyyy under appreciated. One of my favourites.

[@kirkharris9055]

Great video, Nick! Mr. Nubret was truly one of the most aesthetically gifted bodybuilders, ever. Unearthly abdominal development, & a very stylish graceful poser. Rest blessed, Mr. Nubret.

[@petyrkowalski9887]

One of my all time favourite physiques. Amazing and kept it going for years.

[@mattpujol1111]

One of my favorite physiques. Really wish the NPC/IFBB judges would cater to this type of physique again.

[@rage6382]

My first and only poster of a bodybuilder on my wall's, was, Serge as Mr. World around 1972-73 in Germany. I allways loved his physic. R.I.P

[@daddyeyez740]

Serge Nubret got robbed for Mr Olympia twice. they just refused to name him as a winner over the Golden boy Schwarzenegger. a Black Mr Olympia beating Arnold was something the world just wasn't ready to accept.

[@HoustonIsImmortal]

daddy eyez Precisely! Every time I watch Pumping Iron I just SMH and think about how Serge was robbed. I mean, Arnold had the body of a King, but what's a King to a GOD??

[@craigroseburgh9348]

HoustonIsImmortal That's a great reply, even greater ending. I like that.

[@kevinc7161]

I seriously doubt that, as Arnold's only loss in the Olympia was to reigning Mr Olympia Sergio Oliva

[@jeweetzelfx3]

that was before Arnold was the golden child of bodybuilding

[@PatrickEvans-x1v]

Kevin C he lost to frank zane too

[@lukehansen9782]

Thanks for doing a video on Serge, he's easily my favorite bodybuilder of all time. As far as I'm concerned his proportions were spot on and he was easily comparable to Arnold and should given more recognition than he gets. Thanks again.

[@sunboy1000]

one of the all time greats

[@JEyliv]

Dude your content is every aspect of bodybuilding I love, and a lot more people are starting to like these classic physiques again, this channel is going to blow up soon man.

[@arthro9259]

Thank you for remembering him.

[@WhyAreTheyOverHere]

Serge was no secret to the '75 Olympia. The Arnold vs Lou Pumping Iron rivalry was emphasized because Serge refused to participate in Pumping Iron. Serge demanded European distribution rights for the movie and Gaines and Butler refused, so Serge opted out.

[@skipkot5821]

this guy was my idol in the 80s

[@ericb3810]

Thanks to you Nick to recall this Arnold's French wonderful outsider who was Serge Nubret. Great video! Best from France

[@stevek3036]

Good video and well done for remembering a very committed and genetically blessed bodybuilder. Serge Nubret to me was aesthetically one of the very best of his era. I can understand that his legs were not his best feature but he had wide shoulders, great neck development, great chest, abs and arms.

[@Grimexperience62]

Surge Nubret's physique was flawless. He trained hard only a short time before he mysteriously fell ill. You can find him here on KZbin looking incredible during a workout. Many have said that he was poisoned and the story is quite possible and believable. 71 for this type of athlete is not so old in my opinion, but poised is a motherf%^*#

[@PatrickEvans-x1v]

thomas grim it has been said he suffered a stroke

[@BULKBOGANS]

Serge definitely had a unique physique that he displayed as flawless with his effortless posing. He and Arnold will always be in my most notable class of competitive Bodybuilders during that era. Thanks for the positive memory.

[@ezratay1]

Awesome work Nick. Thanks again.

[@DonDiabloDNB]

The fiasco you were talking about in which he was blown off 12 days out of the Olympia was because he starred in a movie in which there was erotic content. they used that as an excuse and told him he couldn't compete in the Olympia that year. Being devasted by that news he didnt train and ate badly for weeks. just before the competition started he was contacted again and was told that yes, he could compete. He came in lighter obviously, but still, imho looked better than arnold. Also noteworthy is that up until his death he was very active on bodybuilding.com and answered alot of questions. Also, his death is considered suspicious as he believed himself he might have been 'poisoned' by his own family. not too sure if that is just an anecdote, but I believe he spoke about it. Good content as Always Nick! keep it up.

[@abdulmajeedalfaifi7774]

Thanks for the amazing video!..serge is my absolute favorite bodybuilder

[@copegrizz3923]

This was a great video man love the length too they should all be around this long. 5 minutes is perfect

[@certifiedmg3437]

we know why Serge was told not to compete

[@caesarves]

Ah cummaan, da awnly reeesun enybutty eefen kiyaz abowd buttybilting eezz meeee: Da Anhld!!!

[@strangeclouds7]

Why?

[@Gold-oj8do]

When Pumping Iron came out I went to the theater to watch it and at that time I had very little weight training and I was only 17 years old. The only body builder I had ever heard about up to that point was Dave Draper. After watching Pumping Iron as we walked out of the theater I told my two buddy's I was with that "the black guy should have won." Serge looked incredible!

[@mikemike7345]

One of the best of all times. Thanks for the video.

[@curtisharrell]

I started working out in the 70s, so, yeah, I remember ALL these guys, and all of them looked better then than most pro bodybuilders do now. (Sad to say, but true.)

[@MurphySpeaking]

Should have won against Arnold in 75. Aesthetically superior. Perfect.

[@matterantimatter5179]

Nubret's abs in Pumping Iron are unforgettable, he was just smaller.

[@27359]

Look at his waist, wow. What symmetry!

[@PatrickEvans-x1v]

Chris G leroy colbert said if you want to achieve a small waist you have to do elongated leg raises

[@gwentchamp8720]

Crazy chest development !

[@garrison6863]

One of the best bodybuilders who never won the Olympia. Incredible mix of aesthetics, and shape and size. His shoulders, traps and chest tie ins were awesome.

[@willybillyws]

to me this was one of the best bodies in bodybuilding

[@BigJimbo106]

awesome vids bro, you keep reminding me of a lot of the greats I grew up idolizing, yet admittedly forgot about in my adult years.

[@RobertWestbergCrushingIt]

Like your videos! They bring back some great memories of pumping iron back in high school! Keep them coming!

[@seanengelsen7267]

One of the most underrated bodybuilders of all time. His physique is the essence of aesthetics

[@Thecriticguy16]

Serge is my second favorite bodybuilder. When I first saw Pumping Iron I thought he looked incredible and placed 2nd because he was black, but after a long time of comparing I think all the placings were fair. Serge was more striated than Lou. Arnold was more striated than both of them but had the 22" arms, full calves, thick flowing back. Serge just didn't stand a chance against that trifecta. Otherwise I think he had killer abs and a great chest and traps.

[@WAHB50YY]

Thanks for this video, very few know about this legendary Body builder! I was a huge fan back in the days when he was competing, I was 18 years old!

[@fredgardner2870]

weider didn't want a black guy to represent his products. remember it was 1970s. serge was cool guy. good guy. meant well.

[@shrimpman8422]

is that why Sergio Oliva won the Olympia title 3 times in the 60's

[@nicksalvatore5717]

Shrimp Man Oliva was one of the only people to show up

[@odanne29]

Well Serge was doing porn at that time, Weider thinks that was not a good thing..

[@brig.gen.georgiiisserson7226]

odanne29 You do know that’s not true

[@joshuatreebje]

There were suspicions Serge died that he was poisoned by members of his family, as he was very wealthy and they wanted his inheritance.

[@PatrickEvans-x1v]

joshuatreebje he wasn't wealthy. he gave most of his money away helping people. he died of a stroke

[@marcelterhorst6213]

Nice video, thank you for uploading. I remember Serge Nubret, he looked a little like Frank Zane. Both excellent bodybuilders. About the mr. Olympia, other interests were at stake, obviously, the 1980 mr. Olympia was even much worse. But Serge Nubret died at a relatively young age, I think. Considering the healthy lifestyle bodybuilders normally have. Confusing..

[@ronki23]

Serge has one of the best physiques ever. His chest and abs were chiseled. Uncrowned Mr Olympia

[@BobApostolov]

in my opinion, ONE of the Mr. Olympia champions even he was never recognized and given Olympia

[@roncriswell2685]

Serge was a beast and an excellent poser,one of my all time favorites💪💪

[@Danimal300zx]

Serge has actually gone on the record stating that he was actually 5'11", not 6'0" and he only weighed 200 pounds at the 1975 Mr. O, not 218 pounds.

[@pauldiaz4273]

Danimal300zx he looked alot massive then 200lbs, but so i heard he was 200lbs your right.

[@burt1756]

never forgot nubret! beautiful physique!!

[@JoseRamos-kd9ig]

He will never be forgotten! R.I.P. Serge😎💪👍

[@bseriesonlyhondasintegras1883]

Nick bro u should have really posted some pics or talked about the fact he never stopped training and looked Damn good well into his 60's . this guy looked almost as good at 60 as he did at 30 especially in his signature most muscular pose

[@TonyWhackJr]

Great vid Nick. Serge had a spectacular physique that is admired to this day.

[@nayl3476]

I had the chance to meet him in my gym, he was very calm during his training, working light with a lot of repetition. RIP

[@craigroseburgh9348]

Thanks Nick for all this great information you send out.God bless you man.

[@dieseljuarezjr7438]

He had 1 of the best chest in bodybuilding

[@BARBELLS-AND-BUDS]

I remember him and he had a great physique and was under recognized.

[@MRCG68]

this is from fare The best heavy metal sport channel !! thank's Nick !!!

[@victorrubahimbya1124]

Total respect for this guy saw his back pose from some video and went direct to check out his workout routine 🙏✨✨✨

[@billynamer]

His symmetry and aesthetic is just jaw dropping. If there was a unbias contest of all the Mr. Olympia and Serge Nubret was the bonus. I think Serge Nubret would be close to top 3.

[@khalidal-mutawa2402]

what a beautiful physique, definitely one of the best ever. bodybuilding competitions should pay more attention to symmetry and conditioning. 70s & 80s are the golden era of bodybuilding.

[@rickpope5388]

This guy was amazing ..shoulder to waist second to none if he would’ve had longer or bigger lats history would’ve been different... I had a book back in the 80s called unleashing the wild physique. This guy was such an inspiration... amazing symmetry...

[@jagsl123]

In a documentary serg has actually said he was offered $200 for his role in pumping iron, which he felt was an insult and declined it accordingly. This is why his he only briefly in the film as his scenes were cut

[@colingibson8930]

Serge Nubret in the classic era and then Flex Wheeler in the 90s. To my mind the two most outstanding, (ie. closest to human aesthetic perfection) bodybuilding physiques in history, thus far.

[@benedit71]

Some of the best arms and pecs in the business.

[@gofyerself]

i've never seen serge out of shape for a contest ever. trained abs like crazy

[@jameshardin1100]

One of the greatest upper bodies of all time. Needed more leg thickness.

[@cjadrien]

I think Serge is one of the most gifted bodybuilders of all time. In fact, in '75 I think he was a far greater challenge to Arnold than the movie made him out to be.

[@peterl.1574]

Great lines. Never did cardio. Just short rest periods, high rep training and diet. His joints were tiny - awesome look.

[@KainSwiss]

My hero growing up. Loved his physique. He was up there with Arnold for sure. Flex Wheeler is a modern day Serge Nubret. Never winning the O

[@johnganshow5536]

Serge didn't get the credit he deserved. Great video!!

[@burtwrap3093]

Serge used to work out at Gold's Gym in Cypress CA (on Orange Ave) during the early 90s. He was gigantic and in amazing shape at 60.

[@powertoachieve]

Amazing physique.

[@libertarianation1]

I don't think he was 218 at the 1975 Olympia in Pretoria. It was more like 200-205.

[@Growingingodliness7]

1:45 serge looks massive

[@PowerEd8]

Serge Nubret 70 Years Young training for his forth coming seminar in london, he looked amazing even at age 70!

[@ericeinar]

Serge looked amazing! His calves were small though.