Tom Platz: A Life of Innovation and Inspiration in Fitness I Shadow Talk with Dorian Yates

[@DorianYatesNutrition]

Timestamps: 00:00 Start and introduction 01:56 Photographs and Magazine Shoots 03:41 Mr Olympia Memories 12:11 Inspiration 21:07 A Passion For Training 27:01 "Everything's Down To You" 33:47 How Did We Know Bodybuilding Was Right For Us? 48:26 Eating Right For Competitions 01:02:09 Training For Contests 01:07:06 Recognition From The Next Generation 1:09:11 My Olympia 1980 1:29:50 Training Others

[@sandorhartig3957]

This was extremly inspiring❤

[@muhanadtayfour7992]

Rest in Peace Mike Mentzer Mr O , thank you Dorian for always remembering him in your conversations and cherishing his work and his memory

[@yanntouvet4691]

Not Mr O stop crying

[@zabranskyjakub5543]

well technically he won the heavy weight class mr olympia in 1979@@yanntouvet4691

[@TrenbolognaSARMich]

Definitely not Mr. O

[@GangnamStyle33]

Mike Mentzer, absolute legend.

[@zabranskyjakub5543]

@@TrenbolognaSARMich look it up he won the heavy weight class in Mr Olympia 1979

[@erichironsson8592]

The Shadow, and the Golden Eagle. Two of the best Men in bodybuilding. Great first episode.

[@leedelaney81]

Bring Lee priest on next Dorian

[@danielbukovsky9517]

Great idea!

[@GavinCee]

Would love to see that!

[@ryilpo]

Burnt out on Priest

[@Juggernaut-fg2up]

Priest has nothing to say that matters

[@freakcuban]

@@felix3372who’s that?

[@TypicallyUniqueOfficial]

Watching this live is CRAZY. 2 legends.

[@iiyyxxnn]

Where did you see it live?

[@TypicallyUniqueOfficial]

@@iiyyxxnn Dorian was streaming it on this channel. I commented this as I was watching the stream.

[@iiyyxxnn]

@@TypicallyUniqueOfficial To me it appears he posted it as a regular video as it is not under the live section. So it wasn't actually live streamed, you just watched it as it was posted?

[@TypicallyUniqueOfficial]

@@iiyyxxnn when a live is finished, it is uploaded as a video after. I watched it live.

[@sammuslu2992]

I'm 51 ,I still lift and grew up idolising these two legends back in the late 80's-90's❤💪🏼

[@NEUTRALDROP]

Yup

[@riteshjoshi8406]

I m 32 years old guy but at my gym their is a old dude of 82 years he lift as heavy ass I would be shocked and that guy motivate me to pump up more

[@sammuslu2992]

@@riteshjoshi8406 good lad, keep lifting 💪🏼

[@Richlore]

Bring on Levrone Next!

[@warwickscram1656]

Man, that would be awesome. I saw a few clips of Kevin talking about Dorian and there was real respect there.

[@newtonburr3123]

At 66 years old. The one quad exercise I still do is free barbell squats! All because of the inspiration of Tom Platz!

[@harinivasanc9490]

Man, I can hear these two speak for eternity. Especially Dorian, always straight to the point! Tom's energy is impeccable. Thanks for this podcast Dorian!

[@halo3tes4]

Dorian , you never spoke this much your entire career ! Great job

[@willieb.hardigan6402]

Two legends! A mesh of their training styles has brought me more success in the gym in 2 years than in 10 years prior of other approaches/mindsets.

[@waldmeisterbrehm]

what did you exactly change?

[@willieb.hardigan6402]

@@waldmeisterbrehm I was mostly training and competing in powerlifting for many years so that played into it of course, but essentially I was just following a mix of specific powerlifting training with auxiliaries for general bodybuilding. When I stepped away from powerlifting due to some unrelated injuries and got into bodybuilding more, I sort of floundered around with approaches. I was dedicated and consistent in doing the work, but I didn’t focus intensity into fewer sets, and instead spread it out across long workouts with many sets. When it all clicked - I first did Dorian’s blood and guts approach strictly for 6 months, then I discovered Tom’s approach for legs. I combined the two approaches by essentially doing blood and guts for upper body and Tom’s insane style for squats/lower body. I put on mass, enjoyed the gym more, and was far more efficient in the gym (less time lifting). That allowed me time each week to also enjoy getting into cardio, which I was terrible about previously. TLDR: I do less sets but they are extremely intense. Blood and guts almost to the T for upper body, Tom one “real set” insanity for legs. There is nothing groundbreaking about what they preach, but the simplicity of it mentally saw me pushing myself to the absolute limit. When I train squats, for instance, I leave everything I have at that rack.

[@nolanjohnson5901]

I prefer doing one set to failure, but a prolonged set with heavy weight and reps, doing whatever it takes to pump out more reps with slowed and control form, then negative reps

[@OssidianOssidian]

Yates legs reminded me of Platz. Muscularity high on the thigh with sick tear drop.

[@nolanjohnson5901]

@@OssidianOssidian imagine platz in the 90s think he'd be bigger?

[@macfonty]

Lee Haney next PLEEEASE! And thankyou for this podcast Dorian

[@marieharrison2160]

Definitely 👍

[@nairabhijeetmoto1]

Tom platz is just awesome....after a facial bells paltsy he still has same energy 😮😮😮❤❤❤, me as a brain stroke survivor getting huge motivation from him.....

[@muziknostalgia794]

About time Dorian started his own podcast 👏 🙌

[@buckjohnson6202]

Great show Dorian! Hopefully one of many, many more to come!

[@donjohnson7550]

Omg, the toughest most intense guys in bodybuilding history, and maybe in the history of sports, chatting and sharing memories. Wow! This is just one of the most memorable moments in internet history!

[@stargame4464]

holy shit, as legendary as it can gets

[@newtonburr3123]

Tom is such a beautiful soul! God bless you Tom!

[@godly_strong]

Two incredible Men first and Bodybuilders second. This video was pure GOLD! God bless you two gentleman and your families!

[@DorianYatesNutrition]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@frankjgornickjr3676]

Two of the nicest non conceited bodybuilders I've ever heard talk! Dorian great interview Tom is a legend and a very nice guy!

[@GuillotineGrimm]

I don’t ever comment on videos normally but I have to say that this is the single most entertaining podcast I’ve ever had the privilege to listen to. Great energy, Dorian is a great interviewer, and Tom always knows what to say. Both had great questions and brought a lot of valued insight to the table. Wholesome and informative and refreshing can’t get better than that.

[@DorianYatesNutrition]

Appreciate that

[@reddos1745]

Historical talk

[@rolandocendontorres3961]

Dorian is an underrated communicator. Articulated, entertaining, smart... he is great at this stuff too.

[@titansfitness3393]

Dorian really meant what he said bcoz he did that. He was very tired when he arrived in India and was almost not gonna come to the expo but someone told him that people were waiting n 1 guy n his family (me n my wife n brother) came from 600kms just to see him he came to d expo and met me n everyone... Thank you Dorian...

[@mosahidraza4946]

Wait for this legendary collaboration.

[@knownoboundaries___]

Yes!!! This is going to be great. Two of my favorites 💪🔥🙏 What a great way to start a 1st ever episode!!

[@DorianYatesNutrition]

Glad you enjoyed it! 🙌

[@knownoboundaries___]

@DorianYatesNutrition I truly did, thank you for your reply. There is so much greatness here, and we ALL appreciate you, Mr. Yates, Mr. 6x Mr. O 🔥💪

[@knownoboundaries___]

@@DorianYatesNutrition One more thing, how do we find more information about the classes that you teach? Is there a website?

[@jordanthepeoplessinger7845]

Best part of dorain is he never forgotten his people like Joe who helped to him .... dorain an inspiration lots of love ❤️ God bless

[@ricksharp4224]

I was fortunate enough to have Tom Platz teach my ISSA certification class in 1998. That was a great couple of days!

[@gymjim978]

Dorian is potentially the best Mr o. The most real bodybuilder. Thanks Dorian !

[@Ollie-s7x]

Will always be the best to me

[@connorclarke1218]

92-93 Dorian was the most complete bodybuilder ever. From top of the traps, down to the soleus. He had everything

[@Felale]

Platz possibly the best never to win the title.

[@sidgandotra]

Can never get bored listening to the old school bodybuilders who went to work in the gym like no one else.

[@BULKAZOR]

Dorian was my bodybuilding idol when I first began training. I remember him saying that Tom Platz was one of his idols when he came up. This is a great having them together for a podcast!

[@iansleith]

I watched Total Rebuild, the film based around 1980 Mr Olympia, which first introduced me to Tom. What an amazing positive, passionate gentleman. Only in my 40s has lifting weights gone to a more spiritual moment between me and my body. Possibly one of the greatest meetings of minds in bodybuilding there will ever be. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@Felix-wp9fb]

I admire two gentlemen very much. Not only bodybuilding wise, but as a human beings. No bullshit, straight to the point, Just pure dedication :) cheers from Poland

[@Nattywolfgainz1]

This was honestly the best podcast I've watched/listened to in years. Two legends sharing stories, knowledge and advice. This was great, I'm 35 years old with some injuries but still can't wait for my next workout, and now I'm even more excited. Thank you both, take care and long live the legends.

[@chunkironchest]

A podcast for the ages!

[@stevenroberts5741]

Actually a far more balanced discussion about Mike and the 1980 Olympia that I honestly expected from Dorian….hats off to him for showing me not to assume in advance 👍🏻

[@abrahammazon5286]

Both of you, Tom Platz and Dorian Yates, Dorian Yates and Tom Platz, are my major source of inspiration and passion for going each day to the gym in order to fulfill my routines based on your excellent recomendations and advices!!!

[@waldmeisterbrehm]

tom is so good lookin' damn, i hope, he lives forever, as you, dorian! greetings from cologne, germany arthur brehm

[@1DEADBEEF1]

He is 68....

[@MaxPower-zl1lc]

Can't even imagine how many people they inspired. True legends. Thank you both!

[@amitprasad8186]

Sir Dorian Yates, you have inspired me and given me a purpose in my life. I really wish some day i get to meet you in person and say, thank you sir. You are my sole idol.

[@tonyspilatro]

Platz! What energy! What an awesome guy! I can listen to him and Dorian for hours.

[@daxvax]

Holy shit. Both of my idols in the same podcast! Awesome!!

[@p.l.diablo9864]

The Golden Eagle and The Shadow. You will never see this greatness and men of class, heart and realness. Cheers Dorian, Mahalo Tom. God bless.

[@gregbauer1773]

May God Bless Tom Platz and Dorian Yates, ❤️ love you guys. Awesome human beings.

[@RichardRatner.1972]

Wow ! Dorian. I saw you in person @ 97 British Grand Prix. Your inspiration has inspired me through my, 20's, 30's, 40's & 50's. Big love, kindest regards, Richard U.K

[@TheBeav30]

Dorian is extremely skilled in communication and we are all excited for future podcast with great guest

[@animalbasedguy9488]

Grew up watching these guys and now to hear them talk about the old days is awesome! Down to earth, no BS dudes that just worked hard and made it to the top of their sport. Living Legends!

[@BrysonBukoski]

37:40 THIS IS THE KEY TO FINDING YOUR PATH IN LIFE.

[@Dansereau72]

I’ve followed your entire night of Champions/ Olimpia career. I was very motivated to stay in shape. But not as fortunate as you to discover your life’s passion so young. But I’m on my way way now to my own direction. And here you are again motivating me. Thanks

[@DorianYatesNutrition]

Keep it up

[@arikhan8804]

What a time we live, seeing two legends talking with each other.

[@Tallmanwithlongstick]

2 of the greatest bodybuilding personalities, on and off stage. Respect gentlemen 👌🏻

[@ciaran8306]

Fantastic!!!!! What a chemistry these two have!! Such powerful energy!! Looking forward to part 2.

[@GuillaumeLeValiant]

Two "intensity" mad lads! I love it!

[@Aaaakiller]

I knew i'd find a true friend here hehe :D

[@GuillaumeLeValiant]

@@Aaaakiller Of course! On a Dorian Yates and Tom Platz podcast, it has to 💪🏻😎

[@davethomas7881]

thanks for getting tom on one of the best most honest podcasts to date. i was actually at the british in 86 spectating he bought the house down of course that era of bodybuilding was the best ever in my opinion.

[@otavioferreira872]

Directly from Brazil following the legend Dorian Yates!

[@thehomefront1905]

Nice to see Dorian so relaxed .

[@stevenbuell8123]

I can never get tired of listening to DY. I'm glad he's expanding his ideas to do podcasts. A legend....

[@wadimtheowl]

Dorian Yates, thank you for being there, you changed my life, after seeing your photos and videos from training, I realized that I needed to change something in this life, thanks to you I changed for the better, I began to train harder, I found my goal and path in bodybuilding, You are my idol, thank you for everything you do. You will always remain a legendary athlete and I hope that I can become the same bodybuilding legend as you.

[@DorianYatesNutrition]

Keep it up

[@jyedamsma4933]

Two of the greatest, true blood and guts podcast 💪

[@antihistory_3122]

Nothing like watching a Dorian video before the gym for inspiration and getting hyped up for some good lifts

[@franklee1205]

Toms intensity was is and will be unsurpassed only equalled by Dorian ..true grit this personality type is the same in ANY field that get things done.. And being Professional... Class.. ACDC personified...🙏💖✌️😌 ....

[@anibaldelgadillo2369]

Dorian Yates lights up everybody else’s podcast, might as well do his own!

[@shihengyifans]

for Tom I recommend the Book "Young Forever" by Dr Mark Hayman. Its a new book. A lot of research went into it, even living with the centenaries in Greece & Sicilia and learning from them.

[@IGNAPERALTA]

Wow simplemente impresionado me tope con el canal de Dorian. Un placer escuchar estas leyendas del deporte hablar de sus vidas y conocimientos. saludos desde argentina!

[@mussunmussun3536]

What a podcast! Tom Platz has a fantastic philosophy and view of life, drawing inspiration from people around him and giving it back in his own way. Not to mention this positivity of his. Incredible persona. I see some aspects of him in myself that I thrive towards as well and that's why I enjoyed listening to this tremendously.

[@thomasandersondrums2260]

I have the utmost respect for these two men, its awesome seeing them do a podcast together. This is legendary

[@jondavid1071]

Good to hear you mention Casey. What an inspiration he was w all those Arthur Jones stories.

[@paulbunyan9436]

I was 13 years old back in the 1990s and saw Dorian Yates in Muscle and Fitness and Flex magazines...The iron has been my best friend ever since....

[@Happy_Limpet]

The energy in the late 70s and 80s was so high , bodybuilding , music .. still got a " Flex " magazine from 83 with Rich Gaspari on th cover . This was farkn brilliant , thanks Dorian and Tom .

[@DorianYatesNutrition]

Well said!

[@marinorp6311]

I need to see it

[@Clarkeymike1571]

Could listen to yates all day ..super intelligent 👍🏻

[@willwilkinson8014]

Him and tom Platz are my favourite very intelligent bodybuilders

[@hessiankyojin]

THE GOATS

[@spas2724]

Tom is amazing, hope to meet him in person one day. Thanks to Dorian to visit Bulgaria, I meet him in my own town Plovdiv.

[@QRU39]

Dorian, awesome interview! The energy of you and Tom talking is incredible. You also described "The Great Awakening" perfectly about what's taking place in the world today.

[@Purplereign3121]

Can't wait to see it!!!!

[@grudeman]

Tom is an icon, the man inspired so many people his era and presence is legendary, delighted to see him healthy and well 👍☘️

[@BDZ69]

This is the content we all love to see such legends in the sport!

[@orlandoa.1668]

2 great minds. Aside from their physical achievements, I can relate and respect the hell out of their philosophy towards life and how they approach every part of it. The way you do one thing is the way you do everything. I can watch videos of either Platz or Yates in their 20's and they'd both sound exactly the same. Respect to you Mr. Yates, a powerful influence for me, even to this day.

[@NP2023_NP]

For me Dorian is GOAT hardest rock ever seen . I watch and learn from his training videos . Thanks for sharing everything by yourself. Tom plays legs was the best in that era when no one an imagine like that golden eagle was awesome vet good looking that time .

[@gustavojanuario526]

Wow. You both help me to change my life from clinical depression to my best version

[@RonBaezclassic]

Shadow talk!! Gonna be the Most anticipated podcast by Mr Yates himself

[@wilkie1011]

Doesn't get more legendary than this. Dorian & The Quadfather. What a great chat 🙌Really looking forward to this series. Thanks so much Dorian.

[@jessebrown1400]

Ive become a fan of Platz over the past few years, the intensity is unmatchable in its own way, great choice Dorian!

[@vivificateurveridique1420]

I am happy to see Dorian come back training and get shredded just in shape. Thanks to Sergio Oliva junior to make Dorian train back again and seeing him with sheredded abs. Hadi Choopin became the first ex 212 to win both M.Olympia open and the Arnold Classic open.

[@theevolutionofthebear3093]

Just watching this 5 months later and I can't help but love Tom Platz. I can only hope I'm that enthusiastic about life when Im his age.

[@shaunsargent5561]

Met Tom at Worlds Gym, Lincoln UK. What a great guy. Awesome podcast Dorian, thank you

[@ronnie3257]

What a great conversation. Very engrossing. Two single-minded, extremely passionate, wise and curious guys who through sheer force of will and desire made it to the top of their sport. Really enjoyed hearing them trade stories and wisdom about their lives and careers. Yates obviously idolised Platz and the respect and admiration is clearly mutual. Platz was humbled by the way Dorian took his philosophy and took it to the next level.

[@billbredeck1249]

What an incredible treasure this was! Total respect for one another and passion that still inspires others-Incredible! As a 65 year old who still enjoys training, and who followed both of these gentlemen's careers, I sincerely thank Dorian for such a gift!

[@DorianYatesNutrition]

Wow, thank you!

[@Everyonecanseeu]

Im speechless. But i wish this was longer. And i can’t wait for more.

[@oliverposniak1254]

Two Bodybuilding Rockstars.😎✌💪

[@pjd3704]

DY.... phenomenal episode with one of the "last" greats of the Golden era....! TP has got to be the greatest Ambassador to bodybuilding! After all these years his excitement, his passion for the sport still is apparent. He truly is the one "uncrowned" Mr. Olympia... How the bodybuilding landscape may have been altered had he not suffered his bicep tear! Great interview !

[@Dave-nk3gv]

Dorian has done so much for the sport and has motivated millions what a legend

[@rakeshg1883]

Tom platz energy is contagious. Love this episode 💯

[@matthewstrauts5427]

Two legends ... thank you Dorian and Tom. You have inspired millions

[@musclemindmedia]

Awesome podcast DY, two of the best!

[@richardmock3198]

What an absolute pleasure and an honour to listen to this conversation, thank you 😁💪🏻👌👍

[@RBC0405]

Tom is a gent. What a duo!

[@willwilkinson8014]

Tom platz is my favourite too such an intelligent body builder and Dorian too two intelligent bodybuilders

[@PermaPasturesFarm21]

What a class act!

[@anthonysmith2608]

Finally Dorian own podcast !

[@piekcruson993]

1st i noticed you've got this channel.. Short story: Bam! Subscribed. Love y'all!

[@ulasfakir]

i was expecting this podcast for so long. i remember dorian talking about a new podcast series of his own for whatever months ago, and here it is. i hope this won't end early