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- Old School Bodybuilding was not as mainstream as traditional sports. It existed on a small scale amongst those who were dedicated to a lifestyle that emphasized physical development, symmetry, and overall health. It did though, achieve a level of recognition and popularity that laid the foundation for the modern bodybuilding culture.
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Apr 6, 2023 · We’re the dedicated few still passionate about the old school training methods and the influence these legends had on the sport we love. In this post we look back at 25 of the most influential figures in world bodybuilding, in no particular order.
- Jay Cutler. Four-time Mr. Olympia and 2019 Olympia Ambassador Jay Cutler still sticks with the basics, as seen in this chest-day clip.
- Dorian Yates. On the opposite end of the spectrum, six-time Mr. O Dorian Yates found a different way to improve his fitness. He’s now putting less of an emphasis on weights and more on activities like Pilates and meditation.
- Lou Ferrigno. Former Mr. Universe and Incredible Hulk star Lou Ferrigno shows that you can maintain your abs at any age. Check out those hanging leg raises.
- Frank Zane. Frank Zane has always taught others how to improve, and still does so on social media. Here, he shows you how to target the rear delts.
- Why Golden Era Bodybuilders Looked Better
- Different “Supplements”
- No Hgh, No Gut
- Lower Dosages
- Different Training Philosophy
- Old School Workouts
- More Golden Era Photos
- Conclusion
Despite knowledge supposedly evolving in regards to nutrition, supplements, and workouts, many people don’t want to look like modern-day bodybuilders. In comparison, they are significantly bigger than those of the golden era, while still looking more bloated and unhealthy than their predecessors. The reason for this is thought to be different stero...
Today, compounds such as trenbolone, anadrol and HGHare more commonly used in combination with the older steroids. Increased androgenic steroids like tren, accelerate hair loss on the scalp, hence why bodybuilders today are often bald. Modern bodybuilders’ traps and deltoids also blow up more today, creating a more freakish look. This is due to the...
The inclusion of HGH and insulin in cycles during the 1980’s had a negative effect on aesthetics. These two compounds helped produce the first mass monsters, with Dorian Yates and Ronnie Coleman coming onto the scene. However, the downside to this extra mass from HGH and insulin was the enlargement of the intestines and increased visceral fat, resu...
The dosages bodybuilders would take back then were also thought to be much less, with Arnold saying that some bodybuilders “may take 3 x dianabol (tablets) per day” (2). With dbol tablets originally being in 5mg doses, this translates to15mgper day. This is also the maximum dose recommended by doctors at the time, who would prescribe dianabol to bo...
Back in the golden era, bodybuilders would train more instinctively. For example, some bodybuilders’ workouts would last for several hours. Today, this would be labeled as ‘overtraining‘ and is largely avoided; however, they proved it worked. This was a method used by Arnold to help bring up lagging body parts, such as his calves. Tom Platz was als...
Back then, the gyms were a lot smaller, so they had a lot of dumbbells and barbells and fewer machines. This unknowingly worked to their advantage, forcing them to stick to free-weight movements, proven to be more effective for building strength and mass than machine-assisted exercises (5). Compound exercises such as deadlifts, bench presses, barbe...
Franco Columbu and Arnold were rivals but best friends. Columbu perhaps had better conditioning; however, he lost out to Arnold on the overall Sandow trophy due to the Austrian Oak having more mass. Mike Mentzer is one of the few bodybuilders to get a perfect 300 score during the Mr. Olympia (6). He was a keen advocate of the heavy-duty training sy...
Bodybuilders from the golden era subjectively looked better to many spectators due to a prioritization of aesthetics over mass. Today, higher dosages of the same anabolic steroids are administered, combined with additional (and more potent) AAS. Thus, modern bodybuilders possess a bigger, yet more synthetic look, which today’s judges reward. Bodybu...
- Arnold Schwarzenegger. Arnold Alois Schwarzenegger is an Austrian-born American actor, model, producer, director, activist, businessman, investor, writer, philanthropist, former professional bodybuilder, and politician.
- Serge Nubret. Serge Nubret (October 6, 1938 – April 19, 2011) was a French professional bodybuilder, bodybuilding federation leader, movie actor and author.
- Frank Zane. Frank Zane (born June 28, 1942 in Kingston, Pennsylvania) is an American former professional bodybuilder and teacher. Zane is a three-time Mr. Olympia (1977 to 1979).
- Sergio Oliva. Sergio Oliva(July 4, 1941 – November 12, 2012) was a bodybuilder known as “The Myth”. This sobriquet was arguably given to him by bodybuilder/writer Rick Wayne but Oliva himself has doubted this claim.
Aug 29, 2023 · 9 Old School Natural Bodybuilders Who Are Still Inspiring Today | BarBend. These male athletes were the Founding Fathers of muscle culture. Written by Dr. Conor Heffernan. Last updated on August...
Aug 13, 2016 · Old School Bodybuilder Exercises: Train like Arnold Schwarzenegger and Frank Zane. The 70’s bodybuilders all built their bodies the same way – With the basic exercises using free weights. They also targeted each muscle group evenly. This is a must for aesthetics.
May 12, 2016 · Enter Larry Scott, who won the first two Mr. Olympia titles. At 5-foot-7, Scott weighed just over 200 pounds, with 20-inch arms that looked even bigger on his relatively narrow frame. Perhaps most ...
