Honestly where I was going wrong I hired a pro bodybuilder for a few pts and he showed me absolute failure and the mentally I need
@therightarmofthefreeworld4703
Жыл бұрын
That is possibly the stupidest thing I've ever read. And considering we're in the age of the internet, that's an impressive feat.
@tecategpt1959
Жыл бұрын
I think it's because no one truly knows that their 1rm is their 80% 50% etc, and so they follow a chart that tells them what to do and so they set that as their goal. Science still does 100% matter here as I follow science but I also follow my instinct and so my perception of science stays the same but my instinct changes. Every time I hit a new pr my mind goes elsewhere, like I'm in a different place and so I go absolutely manic to make that pr. And so I do and I'm sure others experience this as well. My point is basically that we are bad at knowing where we are at so we follow what science tells us, then once we gain the confidence to know where we are at we make increments, new prs, heavier weights, prs becoming reps etc. And then the cycle continues
@Furor_Teutonicus14
5 ай бұрын
So true
@derekbrackenbury7159
5 жыл бұрын
Back in my early years I was hung up on weight, I was adsorbed by how much weight was on the bar-i had to squat 5 plates, no compromise- i got 5plates but quads were not growing!!! I’m 50 now and I squat 2.5 plates for 15 to 25 reps with a heavy session once in a while. Results are quads are bigger now than 25 years ago. Tom has always been my idol, just wish I had KZitem back in the 80’s, would of saved me 10 years of training too heavy
@HurricaneHugues
5 жыл бұрын
When you say you still squat heavy at your age, what do u mean by "heavy" ?
@josiah3236
5 жыл бұрын
Same man.. Glad I caught on in my early 20s
@derekbrackenbury7159
4 жыл бұрын
Smoke1 for the dead homies dicks like should fuck off an surf pornhub
@derekbrackenbury7159
4 жыл бұрын
Smoke1 for the dead homies i bet you liked your own comment, troll!
@derekbrackenbury7159
4 жыл бұрын
Hurricane Hugues heavy nowadays is 5 reps, which current equates to 3.5 plates
@KP-tf8ph
3 жыл бұрын
Tom Platz is the definition of the American dream. He had a goal and a vision and he made it happen.
@heavyhitr7696
5 жыл бұрын
First person I've ever heard to come out and say plainly: high reps 10+reps a set with heavy weights. Love this savage mentality. Society as a whole needs this limitless approach to life. Thanks
@GotFaculty
5 жыл бұрын
Idk where you got that from, he said to focus on 15, 25, 30, 40 even 50 rep sets
@johnrosinski4763
6 жыл бұрын
Tom, more seminars please! This stuff is deep, golden era gold nuggets of advice. Thank You!
@2bookoo4u
5 жыл бұрын
Tren hard Anavar give up!! Thank me later.
@warrior3214
4 жыл бұрын
Greatest bodybuilder ever with or without the Olympia, his mindset was on another level.
@Furor_Teutonicus14
Жыл бұрын
❤👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻
@peterl.1574
5 жыл бұрын
Both. Heavier builds density, hardness, and thickness. Reps builds shape and fullness.
@ordinaryguy815
5 жыл бұрын
Luch I agree with this. It sounds like bro science and alot of people will call it that, but in my experience this holds true in real life. Just look at phil heath (high rep, soft muscles) vs dorian/ronnie (hard as fuck). They look strong, and phil looks weak.
@peterl.1574
5 жыл бұрын
@@ordinaryguy815 Yup. Not bro science. the science is there. Heavy builds dense fast twitch white fibre and along with neuromuscular efficiency. Light and volume builds intermuscular plasma, fluid, red fiber, etc. - volume and shape. Look at Larry Wheels - does both heavy, mid and light. But mostly heavy. Guy for 23 is as thick, dense, and hard as a brick. Yes boat loads of PEDs too. But that is the constant for all these guys.
@reedallyn1767
5 жыл бұрын
The Golden eagle is still tops from the days where working hard, bringing ethics to the gym and to life, and being honest with yourself and others and always, always, trying your best were virtues that hardly exist today. This is why today The Golden Eagle still tries to instill some values he believes in, to those around him. There's too much bullshit, egos and dishonesty to go around nowadays. Too bad he wasn't in his prime form today, he would take a lot of people to school on stage!
@alisomnez1915
5 жыл бұрын
Awesome amazing thanks to you my friend👌
@westfieldartworks8188
5 жыл бұрын
Tom may be one of the most powerful inspirational speakers and coaches, from any sport, that I've ever listened to. He leads by example. If he doesn't get your heart pumping and your blood moving just by the passion in his voice......than this sport ain't for you.
@luciferianjesuslover9453
Жыл бұрын
This is the best thing I’ve ever heard
@joetart9905
5 жыл бұрын
Lord of Legs laying it down 💪👏 I like the clear way he tells it, without all the hype, cussing, and low-brow humor from so many bodybuilders today. He sounds like my dad giving me the best advice.
@joebreen8818
6 жыл бұрын
Love this. This information is priceless guys today don't have the knowledge or passion that Tom had
@aldomoreno736
5 жыл бұрын
Fuck it. TOM PLATZ FOR PRESIDENT.
@RazorRamon5556
Жыл бұрын
Focus on 40 reps! This is a man, with or without steroids that tore up the gym when he walked in to bodybuild…
@rhodey4759
5 жыл бұрын
When he talks about this subject you have to pay attention. He is a guru
@sanctuaryism
2 жыл бұрын
best body building advice I think I have ever heard genuinely.
@JB-zo7ln
5 жыл бұрын
I love Tom Platz. I have often times had to use his videos and his voice to get myself from the car to the gym when I was very tired after a long work day or week. He is a phenomenal motivator and a very intelligent bodybuilding and weight training expert. I almost need his videos every leg day, but I feel thats better than not using him at all and then getting in my head and being defeated. So I go and Im always glad I did it.
@mreous333
5 жыл бұрын
Low weight & high reps = muscle growth, but not as much strength. Heavy weights and medium reps = muscle mass & more strength. Really heavy weights and very low reps = some muscle mass but more strength. You got mix it up, unless you are trying for a specific build.
@josefflexatronmisango8261
2 жыл бұрын
I'm an upcoming bodybuilder. And all my leg days I use your leg workout program Mr Tom. Thanks to you I can see change🙏
@TheDave000
6 жыл бұрын
This is aweosme! what a legend! "Hey Mr Platz should I do high reps, or heavy weights?" "What do yo mean OR?"
@aaronanderson7619
5 жыл бұрын
@steroidsR4losers how naive you are. Statistically, winners bump. Bet you wish you could.
@JHV1986
5 жыл бұрын
Dave, with 1RM he means the maximum amount of weight that you can lift for a given exercise. No matter which exercise. 1RM stands for One Repetition Maximum. Saludos!
@Crazybullfitness
5 жыл бұрын
OR means one rep
@yuribezmenovwasright5625
3 жыл бұрын
So, high reps at 50 - 80%. Sounds good to me.
@OptimusTraps
2 жыл бұрын
Did an anecdotal study on this. for 1 year i went 10-12 reps to near failure another year i stayed between 4-6 reps Results: 10-12 reps i barely got any stronger, which translated into me gaining very small amount of muscle. 4-6 reps the next year i all of the sudden managed to add 2,5kg every session (progressive overload) and made noticeable gains. was not possible for me when i ran 10-12 reps. So for any1 wondering how to go about it, try both scenarios for a while and see which works for you.
@the_golden_eagle
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah it’s all about trying
@haroldstickland4045
2 жыл бұрын
Tom Platz my name is Harold Strickland I am 68 years old now,I haven't train my legs since high school,I promise to myself that I will not neglect my legs again,I started my friend doing squats with 95 pounds of dumbbells around my waist,that's all I had,that was back in December 2021.Now I can squat 315Ibs for couple reps. My goal is 400Ibs.for reps. I have been dropping the weight down at 225 pounds so I can get 8 and more reps.L Lord willing I will continue to train well in my 70's. I Love legs day,I train my legs twice weekly. Some day I hope to meet you..
@tommyboyfitness
Жыл бұрын
I agree. The average set should be a minimum of 30 seconds. High reps build muscle. Also he’s correct it takes time but enjoy the journey. When you do 20 reps at a wait and the next week you do a few more that’s a victory take those victories you’re eventually see differences in your physique not just your legs but your overall physique and get those victories in the other muscles also in your movements
@etrephesm
Жыл бұрын
Im actually so excited to go to the gym tomorrow now. I always feel weird taking breaks. Stopping when ive just barely begun to feel tired I believe ive been training too heavily Thank you Tom
@STMORRISPL
5 жыл бұрын
Still to this day I just can’t understand how people think heavy weight with half reps will build muscle . I just can’t understand it
@MatiDota
5 жыл бұрын
Works for some one... Go watch natural gallant bodybuilding. Pretty interesting channel...
@travisanderson8458
5 жыл бұрын
because there is still tension and if they are reducing rom to avoid pain they are still getting gains is it entirely functional no, should someone gloat about there 1/2 squats no but is it a means to an end if avoiding joint pain.
@siddharthraychaudhuri7250
Жыл бұрын
Because of a shoulder injury I did only Front Squats. After a year's training I did Back squats for the first time today. And much of it because the KZitem algorithm bombarded me with Tom Platz in the last few weeks! All Hail the Golden Eagle!
@reacharlie
5 жыл бұрын
OK, light day. lets load up 5 plates a side for 20 reps for warm ups!!
@finngrant234
5 жыл бұрын
After doing a strength phase, this is the advice I needed to hear. Thank you.
@sammott9537
5 жыл бұрын
Much respect for this living legend
@fitpharmacistwitten6353
5 жыл бұрын
Guys from my perspective and experience and by the way I have big legs , for my legs to grow , I have to do about 6-8 sets of 15 reps with moderate to increasingly heavier weight and I have to go below parallel with my legs out knees outward for my legs to get a pump which means I’m tearing down a fairly large amount of muscle because my body is putting fluid and blood , nutrients to the site which is being traumatized . So I agree with Tom for me I have to do a lot of reps with moderate to heavy weight . I will say whenever I do 30s which is 4 sets of 30 reps with 225 going up to 275 my leg growth goes thru the roof . So reps work for me .
@nazariorhuan2630
2 жыл бұрын
I have been listening to you Tom pretty much everyday since I found out who you were\are!! Well done awesome legacy for all of us from 90's. There's no doubt that you were one of the greatest of your prime time and the passion which you convey through all of your videos and speeches are priceless for those who love the sport as you do!!! Thank you sir, I am between such many people who are learning a lot from you!!!
@vladimirciric519
5 жыл бұрын
Time and tension. If bbuilding is my religion, Platz’s words are my bible. This message is pure gold, thank you for posting. I hope to meet you before one of us checks out.
@Lukexvz
Жыл бұрын
it takes time it, it takes, it takes a career *whispers* "and some gear"
@orcamentomib3003
Жыл бұрын
De fato é uma arte e não uma exata, Tom Platz manja muito
@darktooth347
4 жыл бұрын
Everybody wanna be a body buildah, but nobody wanna lift no heavy ass weight. - Ronnie Coleman after doing DB press with 200 lbs for reps
@joshmuz9018
3 жыл бұрын
He's also the only one who's pretty much in a wheeelchair
@runehelm4603
6 жыл бұрын
What a legend
@highgardens783
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you quad king
@samanthajane3816
5 ай бұрын
WE SHOULD BE THANKING GOD AND KISSING THIS MAN'S FEET THAT HE IS SHARING THIS SHIT WITH US. GOD BLESS YOU TOM PLATZ!!!!
@iwontreplybacklol7481
4 жыл бұрын
After training almost 2 years, trying everything under the sun, I found out this is 100% true
@Fabio-pf3ii
5 жыл бұрын
Platz, you're a legend!
@mr.wizard9785
5 жыл бұрын
Am I missing something? By definition, 80% of your 1 RM is only going to be a few reps, and your one rep max is going to be 1 rep. So if Platz does 585 lbs for 20 reps, you would expect his 1 RM to be some ludicrous figure, such as a weight in excess of 1000 lbs. If I recall his 'squat-off' with Dr. Fred Hatfield, Platz beat Hatfield for reps at an intermediate weight, but lost to Hatfield in the weight he could squat for a single rep. Thus, according to conventional exercise physiology, you would conclude Hatfield is stronger in the squat. Feel free to comment.
@ExecutiveCounsel
2 жыл бұрын
Platz’s definition of ‘heavy’ is nebulous at best
@HDLifter
5 жыл бұрын
Golden words from the Golden Eagle! Tom knows bodybuilding inside out. His wisdom is timeless.
@2bookoo4u
5 жыл бұрын
He was able to use real steroids when you could get them legally. He offers nothing. You can tell he is uncomfortable with these questions.
@mr.skeptical3071
5 жыл бұрын
Icon of the sport!!!!!
@stewheart
2 ай бұрын
less weight increases the time under tension you can achieve - because to can keep pumping before failing whilst under stress. it all seems so obvious now. its like a how a diamond is formed -its the time under the pressure / stress that makes it hard, not the most amount of pressure in a short time frame. plus less weight is less chance of joint damage
@garryonlylogic7598
5 жыл бұрын
Ultimate truth expressed in most creative way. Salute to your dedication Mr.Platz
@emospiderbutton
3 жыл бұрын
10 minute sets for biceps.. holy shit!
@prestonmoore9996
Жыл бұрын
I know right, had to wrap my mind around how I’ll go approaching that.
@johntsiotsikas3706
3 жыл бұрын
I trained heavy to the point where I had blood coming out of my ear :)
@davemcaferty6347
Жыл бұрын
My dad milked cows when he was younger 20 minutes 2 times a day, and his forarms where jacked
@janetoss
3 жыл бұрын
Love Tom. Good man. Low key until he isnt.
@stratmanuk
5 жыл бұрын
I have never taken steroids and I never will but for some people to suggest that advice from a guy like Tom Platz has no value because he was a steroid user leaves me absolutely incredulous!
@aaronanderson7619
5 жыл бұрын
Cheers from across the pond, fellow intelligent man.
@donjuantrumpetajohnson
5 жыл бұрын
You can only get so far with his advice when you're natural. You get to a point where you simply won't recover. I've been lifting for 20+ years.
@yanni-duff
5 жыл бұрын
There is a lot to take from his advice but a big part of his training philosophy is based around enhanced performance/muscle endurance/recovery.
@HurricaneHugues
5 жыл бұрын
@@donjuantrumpetajohnson That may be true, but it's the philosophy that matters.
@loadventureslife5090
3 жыл бұрын
The quad father will set us straight
@caring246fallen
Жыл бұрын
Great video
@ryanoconnor8207
5 жыл бұрын
High Weights High Rep!!! 20 sets a week, max food, sprints and farmers walks for cardio, :)
@ZAAA1234
5 жыл бұрын
this information is valuable
@Hammerhead1986
2 жыл бұрын
Progressive overload and a calorie surplus has always served me well for gaining size. I like having 1 or 2 big compound movements each session then a few lighter exercises for higher reps. By lighter I don't mean something that isn't challenging
@Jarnokor
Жыл бұрын
As long as you like it
@Hammerhead1986
Жыл бұрын
@@Jarnokor I certainly do
@Anabsurdsuggestion
10 ай бұрын
Heavy weights for high reps is the destination, but it’s not how you get there. He says it takes a lifetime. Getting there is a mix of heavy 5+ and killer 15+. Eventually they may meet up, with heavy 15+. But that will be your lifetime peak.
@aurangzaib3442
5 жыл бұрын
Great advices all time
@coachpaul-vedicfitness
5 жыл бұрын
I find it really great that you use youtube to put your thoughts out there. I love it, keep it coming. Best regards from France. I am a good friend of Francis Benfatto and if you want to do something together, you can contact me.
@_Only_Zuul
5 жыл бұрын
"your life depends upon it" 😎😎😎
@firstnamelastname3558
5 жыл бұрын
This is awesome. Thanks, Tom.
@isaacmares9445
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you So So much Tom! I really appreciate your experience and advice and emphasis on this whole video. Thank you thank you soooo very much... this is a video to take note on.
@AbhishekKumar-qe8kz
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir, I truely believe in you, I listen to your podcasts before going to bed to that it's ingrained in my thinking, please keep up the good work sir, God bless you.
@benwilliams3539
Ай бұрын
just do a bit of both and you cant go wrong
@chriskirk2780
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tom great info!!!
@russkinloch5422
5 жыл бұрын
God Bless You Tom. Thank you for all your experience and hard work.
@Neo_Rain146
5 жыл бұрын
I’m other words you have to go to some deep dark ugly places if you want legs like Tom platz. A decent amount of weight for reps
@cypionate250
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome 👍
@bradk7382
Жыл бұрын
Golden magic
@Brunetto46
3 жыл бұрын
Platz and Arnold = 💪💪💥💥
@samkader6742
6 жыл бұрын
This guy has awesome knowledge about bodybuilding he was taught by pros in the gym men who believed in discipline and hard work not like today’s gym douchbags quality over quantity legend golden eagle 🦅
@Ghostrider42047
Жыл бұрын
if u can’t do 10 reps you can’t handle the weight , 10-15 reps maybe 20 is ideal for growth
@AlphaOmega-cr3ld
5 жыл бұрын
I heard Tom Platz kicked a title wave into the sun
@neil9325
Жыл бұрын
Goat
@TheBadGuy0987
3 жыл бұрын
Tom Platz, Sergio Olivia and Lee Haney
@andrewearnshaw6204
5 жыл бұрын
Platz is high weight, high reps
@barurjacobsen8358
3 жыл бұрын
High reps with heavy weights
@colonalklink14
Жыл бұрын
Awesome thanks 👍.
@Edens3rdseed
3 жыл бұрын
🤯🤯🤯. Thank you Sir!
@ryano460
5 жыл бұрын
Is this really Tom Platz his channel ? Or a good fan putting out his content ? Greetings from Holland
@the_golden_eagle
5 жыл бұрын
Mister Ryan a good fan sharing unseen footages/podcasts
@disacane8459
4 жыл бұрын
175x20 reps right now. 315x20 is the 2020 goal💪 When ill get there, ill try to convert that rep strenght to 1rm strenght
@steeping
3 жыл бұрын
how did it turn out for you?
@disacane8459
3 жыл бұрын
@@steeping like shit, injuries+gym closure
@disacane8459
3 жыл бұрын
@@steeping UPDATE: started squatting again in march, im at 100kgx20 right now🙏🏼
@disacane8459
2 жыл бұрын
@@steeping 2nd update: finally reached 300x20 yesterday, it was glorious, and i had more in the tank, definitely had 315x20. Gonna go on a peaking phase now, the goal for 2022 is a 500lbs/227kg 1rm and a 150kg-160kg/330-350lbsx20 squat
@steeping
2 жыл бұрын
@@disacane8459 Really impressive. What is your programming like? I've always worked with just low rep (3x5) linear progressions, but find myself getting injured fairly frequently from it, so i've been looking for something new.
@davenportbarbell734
5 жыл бұрын
This is great
@adamspeckert7296
5 жыл бұрын
I could never make gains goin for 8+reps on bench press. I would be stuck on a weight for months.
@punypoppy9147
5 жыл бұрын
Tom was and is as motivotional as Arnold, to say the least.
@askeldouglas421
5 жыл бұрын
Sir tom platz podcast reps vs heavy ,i learn so many things about lifting weight and reps ,and i am going to tell the truth ,when i first whent to a gym in 1978 i was a skinny kid i was 9..stone i just could lift the bar .i never whent to the gym big,but i tell my self one day i will come out of the gym big. But i add lots to learn it was like going to school ,yes i put it all down on paper everything i did in the gym about training,i had to learn to use all the tools in the gym.and then how to lift .and then keep training and going to the gym only thing i never do was go to the gym six day a week when i first started because i skinny i train only 3 day a week mon wed fri and sa time gose by as i got stronger i stare training more like 4..day a week then .as i was getting stronger and lifting more weight i had to eat more food ,then when i was fucking big and stronger i train two day a week and i push some big fucking heavy weight .then as time gose by i push some big heavy weight for reps the crazy zone i did not give a shit what people think ,i find out the you muscle need heavy weight for high reps,and heavy weight for low reps too and light for high reps too and low but i will say this light weight can feel like five hundred pound if you do a lots of reps with it not 20 rep 100 plus .still go me big you see. Heavy got my huge like a monster yes and i was useing 4 to 5 reps yes but when i was super strong i use fucking heavy weight for reps 14 reps 17 reps and 21 reps plus ,and all of those training made me into a bodybuilder and a british champian bodybuilder and i still eat the same foods today and i still go to the gym at age 55 i still enjoy my training ,i will never do drugs i was too poor for the ,i did not even use supplements then when i first started out i love my food ,ans i work shift work night shift start at 10.00pm and i finish work at 7.00am nine days working befour i get a day of then .in the 2000 i use little whey protine and few vitamin supplements alt..days i still eat my food .now i just eat my food and work out 3 time a week some time i train heavy some time i train light ,listen to my body ,i find what work for me ,i only respect real bodybuilsers like your self sir tom ,i dont listen to all the rubbish they all talking about ,people are real lazy,and rome was not build in a day .as a boy grow up in the bush of jamacia we had to do hard work on the form with my gran dad and some other familys ,the work would kill a horse ,but never give up.we would eat yellow..yam and meat back then and fish and drink rain water.and it was all basic hard work ,respect sir tom plaz yes heavy weight put meat on the bone.👍
@aks9545
5 жыл бұрын
you're dedicated: keep that energy and put it into the weights not the keyboard lol
@lobodeleste4661
5 жыл бұрын
Not gonna read all that
@Polandsyndromebodybuilding
5 жыл бұрын
High reps with heavy weight.
@guirezende3724
5 жыл бұрын
The most important thing is achieve the muscle failure doesn't matter how you do this With high weights or light weight doesn't matter
@DanyMessi10play
5 жыл бұрын
Gui Rezende it matters
@dragonballjiujitsu
5 жыл бұрын
He keeps saying heavy weight for high reps. Um...if you can do 12 reps or more with a weight (no matter what that weight is) its no longer a "heavy weight" for you. You are now doing a light weight for your body. Tom squatted 500 for 20. That means 500 pounds was no longer a heavy weight for him. For him a heavy squat weight would have been 600+ That would have likely put him in the 6-8 rep range.
@jonaskablys1656
5 жыл бұрын
Smart
@jonaskablys1656
5 жыл бұрын
500 is still heavy weight
@dragonballjiujitsu
5 жыл бұрын
Jonas Kablys heavy is relative. It may be a heavy weight to you, it may not be a heavy weight to someone else. If I can benchpress 350 pounds and you can only benchpress 200 pounds, is 200 pounds still heavy to me just because it is to you?
@hendrong
5 жыл бұрын
IKR... Was thinking this the whole time... So stupid, haha...
@elijahrobinson2362
5 жыл бұрын
dragonballjiujitsu A heavy weight IS a heavy weight. It may no longer be DIFFICULT, but it is still a heavy weight. 500 pounds may not be hard to squat for multiple reps, but try benching it, or curling it. It’s somewhat relative or subjective. Want to know if it’s heavy? Drop it on your foot, or your hand, or head.
@johnpontes812
2 жыл бұрын
So many diff ways to cut it what about 10.sets of 8 reps heavy what is that?Thats sounds like a plan to me
@MMAoracle
5 жыл бұрын
Is it possible that there's a difference between enhanced and natural lifters wrt. rep range?
@johntsiotsikas3706
5 жыл бұрын
How do you spell Legend T O M P L A T Z !
@coreyworthingtonii9230
2 жыл бұрын
Can you get similar effects using the hack squat or leg press to the conventional squat (particularly if you’ve had lower back issues)?
@the_golden_eagle
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, go hard
@coreyworthingtonii9230
2 жыл бұрын
@@the_golden_eagle Thank you for responding to my comment, Mr Platz.
@troylembke7820
5 жыл бұрын
What works for you might not work for me... period. Find your own groove! Steroids will definitely help, but beware there’s also a price to pay... 👍
@Oceansideca1987
5 жыл бұрын
Do it all
@ΚουτσικοςτωνΚουτσικαιων
4 жыл бұрын
''Do heavy weight for high reps.'' True, but you could do 2-3 sets max, instead of 60%RM and do 7-8 sets. TUT is again lowered. Natural lifters CNS cant recover so fast.
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