You people must be really stupid: This Craig Monson dude seems like a cool guy. Regarding his physique in his prime biggest state: Either one of the two the following scenarios actually happened: A): He developed the world biggest muscular physique with almost no body fat and he did it totally naturally without ever using gear making him the greatest bodybuilder of all time: OR: B) He had ACCESS to/and/or USED gear either before or after he came out of prison as this is when his body building contest photos were taken thereby matching the chronological time period in which he built his physique betwen 1973 and 1988. (The actual photos are shown in this video). All of you should ask yourselves the following question in your minds: WHICH SCENARIO IS MORE PROBABLE - A OR B?
For sure. Tons of bro knowledge..but whatever he did worked for him. CT was so into the interview that he lots a lof of the bro stuff fly hehe.. That is respect for you. Why knock it if it worked for the name. I giggled when CT started talking about doing 'back arms' too. hehe. In the beginning of the interview, he would clarify when Monson would say, 'backarms'. But then CT started saying it himself. The hood came rushing back to CT. hehe
from Mr Monson's website, "Archie who at the time lived in Madrid Spain was visiting Venice Beach when he had spotted Monson working out. He then sent Craig an itinerary along with performance enhancement supplements to use along with the other performing enhancing drugs that Monson had started taking from a well-known bodybuilding doctor in Los Angeles. Monson followedArcie's instruction to the tee.
Try Essaic tea for Cancer...and Fasting for days, like animals when they get sick. Pineapples and Wild Lettuce extract for arthritis; Biter Melon for diabetes, Shizandra berry extract for better eyesight, Hawthorne Berry extract and Cardamom seeds for high blood pressure too. Hospitals have only been around for 90 years...Baylor University was literally the 1st "hospital".
@@ondatazz6346 And my original response was about you suggesting someone with cancer should fast for days, are you trying to kill someone? Why are you copying and pasting this on a bodybuilding video?
Dude you should have said 3 plates, you had me thinking he was pulling 585 from behind his head. Usually when you say 6 plates you refer to the number of plates on one side
@@maxbergman9430 dude obviously don't lift, that's why he's impressed. I gained 20lbs in 3months and 80lbs on my press. It ain't no thing. I can gain in a flash
@M. Meade his name was Raymond Lee Washington founder of the Crips, after getting slapped by him he said he was going to to get big and make his own gang that would be bigger than the avenues ( Craig Monsons gang).
When CT fletcher points at the camera and says " I don't even know your punk ass but I know no one at your gym is doing that shit today!" You laugh while nodding
The coolest OG out here..... when I tell you he is truth.... 1983 as a kid i was scared every time my dad took me around him.... to this day him and the old man still tell & trade stories...
I remember back in 1985 I did my first bodybuilding show in Tucson Az, Craig Monson was the guest poster and he was in his prime. He was absolutely the most MASSIVE guy I've ever seen, just jaw dropping!!! When I was done doing my routine I couldn't wait to get back into the audience to see him pose, the MC introduced him and the stage was totally dark, the music started I think it was music from The Ten Commandments, suddenly you heard the loudest thump of him stepping up on the platform and the people in the audience was just like WTF??? The stage lights suddenly came on and it was just him standing they're doing a double bicep, the crowd went mental just roaring at the top of their lungs cheering, the man was truly a monster!!!
Wow. As a former power lifter I use to bench over 500lbs, squat over 700lbs, and deadlift more than the bars could hold. I could lift rear ends of trucks and would harness to a jeep wrangler and run 40 yard sprints. That was in high school. I got stronger in college. Now at just 39 if i knew then what i know now i wouldn't have gone so heavy. Arthritis in my ankles, elbow, knee pain, tendinitis... it honestly wasn't worth it. Everybody who knows me wonder why I never pushed my sons to do it. Because I dont want them in pain. Great interview.
From babies we push our muscles than learn a working ethics todays ppl just have better bro science the black dudes always had bb genetics some them more ofter other ppl ronnie didnt need juice imo to be a beast
Omg I met this man on that day they were shooting. That part where he goes "that's me on my shirt" he was talking at me. What a first day at that gym too! Man what a amazing mentor. Him and CT both!
Mr Monson is a beast.. I use to bounce clubs back in the days with him.. The real deal this man is the original gangsta.. great interview brotha bless you guys
I always love when 2 OG's get together and reminisce about the old days. The details and passion with which they tell their stories makes it truly memorable. Respect.
I'm so glad that I was able to catch this interview, c t your the best and the truth, thanks for inviting MR CRAIG MONSON, EVEN THOUGH It wasn't a long show, I still got a lot of information out of it. I'm going to watch it over and over. I'm going to continue watching C T FLETCHER, CONTINUE GETTING WELL.
Thank You Mr. C.T. for sharing that fantastic interview ... the sports Industries could not hide this True living legend. "another uncrowned gigantic Mr. Olympia".!
Big Monson slapped Raymond Washington in the face and told him he couldn't hang out with the Avenues. So Raymond said he would make his own gang, which he did, and it eventually became the Crips. The saddest part is Bunchy Carter was both their neighbors too, what could have happened without the FBI intervention. Maybe the strongest Black Panther Political Party anybody could imagine.
All praises to the Most High! for allowing these 2 brothers still be here to tell us youngins how it went down at the time and now... I enjoy listening to the wisdom they have ... Thank you Bro.CT and Bro Monson
Beautiful !! , Glad to see that you finally got the opportunity to meet and interview your long time idol , very inspirational and motivating ..and thanks Mr CT Fletcher for all of your training videos , I myself lol love weight training and started when I was 18 and trained up until 2011 when I injured my lower back which was job related but after therapy and treatment I'm ready to get back into it , I'm 59 now and looking at you and your condition and what you've endured over the years is enough motivation for me ..so please continue giving us the knowledge and inspiration ..much love and blessings
Honestly this is the best/most informative video and entertaining and I love listening to old folks just talk and talk and tell stories and wisdom of their past. Reminds me of my grandpa just telling stories for hours just like this. 10/10 recommend this video to anyone who lifts
Damnnn What an interview. I love seeing and hearing about just that old school grind, paired with the old stories and that tie up at the end with the footage of the beast, mannn.
Well ct is about 5'9 totally blew me away when i saw him in person i thought he was at least 6'1 but i was about 3 inches smaller than me hes a pretty swole grandpa thats fo sho
Peder Hansen Monson was a bodybuilder not power lifter said he weighed a lean 275-285lb. Easily could weigh mid 300’s. Repping 500x10 in the early 80’s is no joke. If he power lifted he could’ve competed with Kazmeier.
This was truly awesome! Big Craig is so right. No way should it have taken this long for y'all to interview. Can't wait for part 2! Blessings to you both! 🙌🏾🙏🏾✊🏽
It's like two uncles at a BBQ talking. I can only imagine what it must have been like for a young and up coming CT to see Craig Munson in person. People usually associate the era of mass monsters starting with Dorian Yates. So before him, seeing huge guys who are 260+ and still cut must have been a sight.
You both speak the truth when it comes to injuries. I've been lifting since I was 15. I'm 35 now and my lower back is feelin' the wear 'n' tear. I wish I had known about longevity back then.
I've never done any heavy weight type training but always worked in factories doing heavy work since about the same age of 15 and i'm 37 now. My lower back is a mess and my hips and knees and feet hurt everyday. If I had been lifting it might even be worse. One of my good friends lifted heavy and blew out some discs in his back. He's in a lot of pain all the time so not sure it was worth it and even he says he should of been smart about it. I respect the grind though I wish I could pick shit up and put shit down like these guys.
I had a lot of joint stiffness a year ago. I'm 36, and I had been training since I was 16, and I work at a very physical job. I started getting my vegetable intake up last month, and I not only reversed my joint stiffness, but increased my strength and flexibility too. Started beefing up my martial arts training too
Love the honesty sergio lost 30 pounds ... much respect!!! No bullshit there!!! I trained HEAVY from 15 to 22 years old no drugs.... no pain at all now because I lifted what my natural body could handle 550 deadlift 350 bench 500 squat behind the neck press 275 for 6 reps straight bar curl 225 for reps body weight 230 pounds by no means cut 19 1/2 inch arms ice cold at 19 years old. I had more oh your on steroids arguments than you can imagine even my mother wanted me to take a steroid test and my genetics were nothing special. No regrets because no juice 10 meals a day and plenty of rest. I often wonder what I would have looked like on some anadrol at 19, 21 inche arms maybe and 270 pounds Well I'll never know but I'm healthy as hell at 49, you youngsters dont juice! I'm so glad I stayed natural you dont need that garbage to grow, time goes by and you will get old
I have always thought of Monson as the Victor Richards of his era. Total freak..bigger than most pros.but didn't really get his name from competing. Got his name from being the local freak that everyone knew. Just like Vic Richards.
+Rifle Chess oh I highly doubt that,there would've been slaves since the beginning of man I'd imagine.which were black.all and all Craig Monson is an impressive specimen of a man as is OG CT.😎😎
Its good to see real strong men physically, spiritually, and mentally grow old tell stories as the "O.G." Original Griot, tell stories and inspire! Thanks CT; Thanks Mr. Craig. GOD BLESS!
That’s how you show respect don’t wait tell the person is dead
Yesir
💯
You people must be really stupid:
This Craig Monson dude seems like a cool guy.
Regarding his physique in his prime biggest state:
Either one of the two the following scenarios actually happened:
A): He developed the world biggest muscular physique with almost no body fat and he did it totally naturally without ever using gear making him the greatest bodybuilder of all time:
OR:
B) He had ACCESS to/and/or USED gear either before or after he came out of prison as this is when his
body building contest photos were taken thereby matching the chronological time period in which he built his physique betwen 1973 and 1988.
(The actual photos are shown in this video).
All of you should ask yourselves the following question in your minds:
WHICH SCENARIO IS MORE PROBABLE - A OR B?
💯💯💯💯
Facts
I always enjoy listening old folks speaking wisdom and great stories
Lu Villan you can learn a lot trust me. I’m 44 years old, and listening to these two brothers talk. I felt like a little kid again lol.
For sure. Tons of bro knowledge..but whatever he did worked for him. CT was so into the interview that he lots a lof of the bro stuff fly hehe.. That is respect for you. Why knock it if it worked for the name. I giggled when CT started talking about doing 'back arms' too. hehe. In the beginning of the interview, he would clarify when Monson would say, 'backarms'. But then CT started saying it himself. The hood came rushing back to CT. hehe
Me too. Very they're very entertaining lol
It is something special isn't it.
Old!? They are not even 70 years old. They are older than you. If your a kid, I guess everyones old to you.
Without a doubt, Craig Monson was an un-crowned Mr. Universe in the golden age of Arnold, Lou, Sergio, and Franco. He was a natural beast!
If you think about it in that age it was still really racist in some areas ... Would seem appropriate that they keep this legend hidden from the world
from Mr Monson's website,
"Archie
who at the time lived in Madrid Spain was visiting Venice Beach when he
had spotted Monson working out. He then sent Craig an itinerary along
with performance enhancement supplements to use along with the other
performing enhancing drugs that Monson had started taking from a
well-known bodybuilding doctor in Los Angeles. Monson followedArcie's instruction to the tee.
Lol he's as natural as the liver king
@@RexMundi_UTC 🤡 this dude is an original Crip, these dudes didn’t have access to nutrition and medical science
@@RexMundi_UTC Motherfuckers really think anyone from that era was natural lol.
I love how he’s so respectful and tells a good story
Some good things can come from being in Prison.
He’s from a different time we’re respect was still RESPECT!! Sounds good hearing them talking genuinely
The most dangerous men, that can get down and can really fight and have strength-are actually very polite.
When OGs talk, you listen 💯
@Mykel Hernandez FACTS straight up and down.
Jaysmoove414_ yup
👌🏿👍🏿✊🏿
Yes sir.
Facts
I want these two to stay friend from here on out... I'd love to see Craig with C.T. hosting one of C.T.'s events at Iron Addicts
Fuck yeah me too
ICONS!!!!!
Were they ever have a falling out?
@@rayhanes1347 I don't think so, but seems like they were never FRIENDS before.
@@rayhanes1347 nope
Legend says Craig took Deebos bike from him...and his gold chain
cigar FMFDoc hilarious
First comment I saw lol..#Classic
💀💀💀😂😂😂
He knocked deebo the fuck out l...
😭😭😭
His hands look like catcher mits! Damn.
Yes!!!!!! Hocky Mitts!!!
He can slap the skin off someone
If he grabs you, youre not going anywhere lol
@@romeoo5272😂
@@kenscorner6287😆
315 overhead is LEGENDARY!!! Been at it for a long time around a lot of gyms. NEVER seen that until now.....
Will Logan that shit is fkn mind boggling bro...
Will never see it again probably..
Real deal bby
Fuckin beast!!💪🏿💪🏿
CRAZZZZY!!!!
Amazing interview sir. I was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer and I'm still pumping and getting pump from watching your videos. God bless you.
Ironcell101 God bless. i send healing energy to you.....
Try Essaic tea for Cancer...and Fasting for days, like animals when they get sick. Pineapples and Wild Lettuce extract for arthritis; Biter Melon for diabetes, Shizandra berry extract for better eyesight, Hawthorne Berry extract and Cardamom seeds for high blood pressure too. Hospitals have only been around for 90 years...Baylor University was literally the 1st "hospital".
@@ondatazz6346 Perfect advice, deprive your body of healing nutrients when it needs them the most.
@@ondatazz6346 And my original response was about you suggesting someone with cancer should fast for days, are you trying to kill someone? Why are you copying and pasting this on a bodybuilding video?
@UC3J1UD7HOGWsD7I1-hGD4rQ Who the fuck is Dr. Mikovitz, your gynecologist?
Another Brother Hidden from Main world Convo.
Respect CT for given this OG a Interview.
dumb comment
@@hsaccount_ cmon man dont be hard on your own comment.
He was really Greek and built the pyramids.
the fact he picks 6 plates off the ground which were below and behind his head is unreal. Savage
That's probably like a 1 rep max pull over that grows your lats by itself
That shit is tough
Dude you should have said 3 plates, you had me thinking he was pulling 585 from behind his head. Usually when you say 6 plates you refer to the number of plates on one side
@@maxbergman9430 dude obviously don't lift, that's why he's impressed. I gained 20lbs in 3months and 80lbs on my press. It ain't no thing. I can gain in a flash
With ease like “watch this “ 😂💪🏾
This is one of the best interviews in history love the way they love and respect each other OG’s are still the strongest
U sound hella soft n weak fool
Man this is video had me smilling the whole time. Man I love our black elders they always got good stories to make us smile.
FACTS.
OG
Rt b1 👊🏿
six plates is unreal. He was that big and still didnt fill his frame out. Imagine if he had access to modern day gear, Good Lord!
Thank God he didn’t it would have ruined his physique
robert failla right like PEDs
Thats the thing todays gear makes you bulk in thr wrong places and u get no type of condition
@@eyelenz6532 are you really that stupid?
Aaron Santos he’s not lying dummy
5 years later he’s still trying to finish the story of him meeting Craig...
LMAO!!!!
😂😂
For the dude that ever recieved an open hand slap from Craig Monson... may he rest in peace🙏
hahaha!!!
😂😂💪
Right smack the taste out your mouth
@M. Meade his name was Raymond Lee Washington founder of the Crips, after getting slapped by him he said he was going to to get big and make his own gang that would be bigger than the avenues ( Craig Monsons gang).
M. Meade same thing has been said about me 💪🏾
CT you still look good fella
He was the leader of The Avenues in LA. Raymond Washington wanted to join but he said he was too young and small. The rest is history.
Stupid foo he wasn't no leader for the avenues he is black and avenues 13 is a Mexican gang your over here saying bullshit dumb ass 👌
Bigdogbryan LA bruh, you have no clue about the black Avenues!! Smdh
@@somebodiesnobodyshhhh he needed to clarify that bro
@Malcolm Rojo (714malrojo) exactly my boy
But anyways wsplayboys on me (:
When CT fletcher points at the camera and says " I don't even know your punk ass but I know no one at your gym is doing that shit today!" You laugh while nodding
I IMMEDIATELY TOUGH FUCK YOU YOU AIN'T TALKING TO ME.
🤣 🤣 🤣
Lmfaooooo
That's the TRUTH nod..
Jake on God
Im happy to see CT live and look well
Craig Monson’s hands LITERALLY look like Baseball Gloves 😳😱
Even now!!!!
A lot of old folks get those mittens without lifting, just hard ass labor.
@steroidsR4losers you seen them.? Quit commenting about a dude nuts
@steroidsR4losers I bet you a skinny hater lmao shut up
😀😁😂
Probably hands down on of the best interviews I ever seen...chemistry and admiration was there.
Facts
You know he the real deal because he rocking the all white nike air monarchs.
Why do alot of people hate on those shoes ? I know there not expensive maybe around $65
You see how small he makes CT look even at this stage!!! Wow
That's what i said too . i was like wtf???
CT just had a heart transplant, he is small here
The topics were A+. Stories about Sergio and even Rich. You giving out Game for Free. I APPRECIATE THIS!!
Thats awesome, Craig Monson was showing respect for the lady in the room. Thats some old school shit.
Kolt Crutch class act!
I can’t have enough of these guys stories, I could be the hole day listening quietly just imagining.
💯
Nothing but respect to the big homie OG CT respect homie or like what you stand for and who you are as a person salute
315 pullovers 😨😨😨😨 beast mode
Yeah, couldn't believe it.
Almost had a panic attack just watching him do it
Thats some comic book type shit. Unbelievable
Yeah, that is insane. That would of catapulted me off the bench and ripped my arm's out of their sockets.
Bruh seriously! I had to do a double take
The coolest OG out here..... when I tell you he is truth.... 1983 as a kid i was scared every time my dad took me around him.... to this day him and the old man still tell & trade stories...
The OG Crips on Kev MAC’s Videos always talk about him....
KEV MAC VIDEO VIDEO😂my nigga
Yea he slap Raymond Washington that’s how he started the crips from that day
#KMV
Kev Mac videos you know this is 4 shoooooooooooo...sorry couldn’t help it
@@prin2401 Jimmy Lavender said if Raymond Washington was allowed by Craig Munson on Avenues, there wouldn't be no crips
You can tell CT Fletcher's generally excited this is an awesome video
Shannon Bolton he looks at him with admiration , ct is the truth so strong and still so humble
*Genuinely
I remember back in 1985 I did my first bodybuilding show in Tucson Az, Craig Monson was the guest poster and he was in his prime. He was absolutely the most MASSIVE guy I've ever seen, just jaw dropping!!! When I was done doing my routine I couldn't wait to get back into the audience to see him pose, the MC introduced him and the stage was totally dark, the music started I think it was music from The Ten Commandments, suddenly you heard the loudest thump of him stepping up on the platform and the people in the audience was just like WTF??? The stage lights suddenly came on and it was just him standing they're doing a double bicep, the crowd went mental just roaring at the top of their lungs cheering, the man was truly a monster!!!
Thay's awesome!
YES YES I REMEMBER THAT SHOW IT WAS GREAT I ENJOYED MY TIME THERE AND THANKS FOR YOUR COMMENT
NICE
@@jamescraigmonson1606 Mr. Monson you such a Legend
Wow you just took us there, the way you told that story i can literally see it in my head...Big Ups.🙌🙌
Wow. As a former power lifter I use to bench over 500lbs, squat over 700lbs, and deadlift more than the bars could hold. I could lift rear ends of trucks and would harness to a jeep wrangler and run 40 yard sprints. That was in high school. I got stronger in college. Now at just 39 if i knew then what i know now i wouldn't have gone so heavy. Arthritis in my ankles, elbow, knee pain, tendinitis... it honestly wasn't worth it. Everybody who knows me wonder why I never pushed my sons to do it. Because I dont want them in pain. Great interview.
Right
Wisdom
This is a great interview. I Felt like I was talking to a cool uncle at a family reunion. God bless both yall.
WOW, old school with no bubble gut !!!!
samuel lopes id think they did much gear back than lil gear and great genetics and hard work that ppl today dont know about
From babies we push our muscles than learn a working ethics todays ppl just have better bro science the black dudes always had bb genetics some them more ofter other ppl ronnie didnt need juice imo to be a beast
Check out how big guy was head original blood from l.a guys huge ripped natty
These two Brothers are like Goku and Broly...💥
😂
one-on-one talk between legends ... love it! thanks for sharing, CT!
@Roger Jensen
Why would u wanna hack ya GFs Instagram???
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Over training again it's a problem it's wrong
Man Big Craig is so good at telling stories. How much fun would it be to sit with him and have a few drinks .
Omg I met this man on that day they were shooting. That part where he goes "that's me on my shirt" he was talking at me. What a first day at that gym too! Man what a amazing mentor. Him and CT both!
Damn first day.....lucky sob
Tht motivation if you ever needed it to get tht money in the gym
Ct we need more interviews like this with various lifters
if you start calling your triceps 'back arms' your tricep recovery will increase by 25%
🤣🤣
Haters will say This isnt science
Whoever says triceps will get a cramp tomorrow
😭😭😭
To the layman " backarms" is a prison term
This dude backed arm 6 plates 😬😳
Hell yeah that was crazy
People have no idea how strong that is...I miss the days of hardcore gyms
Unfuckingbelievable
From the concrete too
Then he did that shit like it was nothin! Beast!
Mr Monson is a beast.. I use to bounce clubs back in the days with him.. The real deal this man is the original gangsta.. great interview brotha bless you guys
28:50 "We got a lady over there" rare to see that old school chivalrous mentality. Lol
coming from the founder of the avenues gang
That’s a OG
The only man that can get CT to apologize real quick lol
He’s makin CT look like his nephew lol
Ya
It’s a picture of Munson & Big Herc... back in the 70’s Munson waist was as small as some ones forearm and back and chest was huge...look crazy...🏆💪🏾🔥
I always love when 2 OG's get together and reminisce about the old days. The details and passion with which they tell their stories makes it truly memorable. Respect.
I would never believe that he could do 3 plates on kicks if they didn't have the video... Didnt think that it was humanly possible......
That's just insane, some serious strength
Goddamn
And good rotator cuffs!
Yea that's insane to even think about
It is possible n the prison I'm from there was a guy named brick a big black guy doing that shit benching 1000 an shit
I'm so glad that I was able to catch this interview, c t your the best and the truth, thanks for inviting MR CRAIG MONSON, EVEN THOUGH It wasn't a long show, I still got a lot of information out of it. I'm going to watch it over and over. I'm going to continue watching C T FLETCHER, CONTINUE GETTING WELL.
PLEASE CT " Do Part 2 This Was That Damn Good"
❤
Like Big Craig said “We from the hood we don’t know nothing about roids” all natty gains baby. shoutouts everyone whos never been on gear 💪🏾
Bunch a baloney. Dbol is natural sure.
He didnt say he "never" been on roids.
@RICH LIFTS thanks homie we trying 💪💪
Idk what y’all are talking about but people from the “hood” usually don’t kno shit about gear #facts
He said he didn’t use until his mid 30s
Thank You Mr. C.T. for sharing that fantastic interview ... the sports Industries could not hide this True living legend. "another uncrowned gigantic Mr. Olympia".!
*Tookie looked up to this dude according to OG Monster Kody! Salute, Craig!* 💪🏿💯
CT Fletcher and Kody Monster should work out together. I know Kody Monster pushing that iron too
Mookie looked him up too !!! Salute
Raymond look up to Craig Munson. So much history
Big Monson slapped Raymond Washington in the face and told him he couldn't hang out with the Avenues. So Raymond said he would make his own gang, which he did, and it eventually became the Crips.
The saddest part is Bunchy Carter was both their neighbors too, what could have happened without the FBI intervention. Maybe the strongest Black Panther Political Party anybody could imagine.
@@guyseydel1080wow
I've been training since 92' I have never seen it done until today
All praises to the Most High! for allowing these 2 brothers still be here to tell us youngins how it went down at the time and now... I enjoy listening to the wisdom they have ... Thank you Bro.CT and Bro Monson
My elbows hurt just watching this vid..gotdayuum!
I could listen to you guys talk for days and days. So much knowledge, so many stories. This is amazing.
Hell of a job with this interview, CT!
Brah, this is crazy! CT is in awe. Never seen him like this. Ever.
Beautiful !! , Glad to see that you finally got the opportunity to meet and interview your long time idol , very inspirational and motivating ..and thanks Mr CT Fletcher for all of your training videos , I myself lol love weight training and started when I was 18 and trained up until 2011 when I injured my lower back which was job related but after therapy and treatment I'm ready to get back into it , I'm 59 now and looking at you and your condition and what you've endured over the years is enough motivation for me ..so please continue giving us the knowledge and inspiration ..much love and blessings
True OG wit the Air Monarchs on.💪
Damn Craig look like he can still push 315 for a warm up...respect to both OG's here
No he dont, look like would break,
This man is amazing! From gangsta to a humble man. Wish my dam family would learn like this man did.
Honestly this is the best/most informative video and entertaining and I love listening to old folks just talk and talk and tell stories and wisdom of their past. Reminds me of my grandpa just telling stories for hours just like this. 10/10 recommend this video to anyone who lifts
Damnnn What an interview. I love seeing and hearing about just that old school grind, paired with the old stories and that tie up at the end with the footage of the beast, mannn.
CT Fletcher looks like a small kid next to this guy!
@Mic Rophone facts, CTs no little guy buy any means but it looks like Shaq and the Rock by comparison
@@mitadyn941203 i doubt it but eh
aaahhahahahahaha, you know it lol
Well ct is about 5'9 totally blew me away when i saw him in person i thought he was at least 6'1 but i was about 3 inches smaller than me hes a pretty swole grandpa thats fo sho
Peder Hansen Monson was a bodybuilder not power lifter said he weighed a lean 275-285lb. Easily could weigh mid 300’s. Repping 500x10 in the early 80’s is no joke. If he power lifted he could’ve competed with Kazmeier.
This is the kind of interview you can watch from start to finish beautiful job guys 👍🏾love it
This was truly awesome! Big Craig is so right. No way should it have taken this long for y'all to interview. Can't wait for part 2! Blessings to you both! 🙌🏾🙏🏾✊🏽
I could listen to you guys talk old school all day long! Thanks for this! As a guy from the golden era, I really loved this!
It's like two uncles at a BBQ talking.
I can only imagine what it must have been like for a young and up coming CT to see Craig Munson in person. People usually associate the era of mass monsters starting with Dorian Yates. So before him, seeing huge guys who are 260+ and still cut must have been a sight.
CAHOP2401 When these dudes say
“When I was your age I was TWICE your size..”
I believe this time! 💪😆
You both speak the truth when it comes to injuries. I've been lifting since I was 15. I'm 35 now and my lower back is feelin' the wear 'n' tear. I wish I had known about longevity back then.
I've never done any heavy weight type training but always worked in factories doing heavy work since about the same age of 15 and i'm 37 now. My lower back is a mess and my hips and knees and feet hurt everyday. If I had been lifting it might even be worse. One of my good friends lifted heavy and blew out some discs in his back. He's in a lot of pain all the time so not sure it was worth it and even he says he should of been smart about it. I respect the grind though I wish I could pick shit up and put shit down like these guys.
@dirk diggler Yeah man gotta work hard for that money. I'm feeling my back pain as i'm typing this lol. I'm so used to it though heh.
That's call getting oldee lol
I had a lot of joint stiffness a year ago. I'm 36, and I had been training since I was 16, and I work at a very physical job. I started getting my vegetable intake up last month, and I not only reversed my joint stiffness, but increased my strength and flexibility too. Started beefing up my martial arts training too
Knees for me.
Love to see CT and Craig just hanging out. 2 inspirations in one place.
I LOVE listening to older fellas exchange stories. It can be about taking a shit! I wanna hear it
WoW😮.. CT Thank you for sharing this "Unsung Legend" to us bro. God First, much love CT.
Love the honesty sergio lost 30 pounds ... much respect!!! No bullshit there!!! I trained HEAVY from 15 to 22 years old no drugs.... no pain at all now because I lifted what my natural body could handle 550 deadlift 350 bench 500 squat behind the neck press 275 for 6 reps straight bar curl 225 for reps body weight 230 pounds by no means cut 19 1/2 inch arms ice cold at 19 years old. I had more oh your on steroids arguments than you can imagine even my mother wanted me to take a steroid test and my genetics were nothing special. No regrets because no juice 10 meals a day and plenty of rest. I often wonder what I would have looked like on some anadrol at 19, 21 inche arms maybe and 270 pounds Well I'll never know but I'm healthy as hell at 49, you youngsters dont juice! I'm so glad I stayed natural you dont need that garbage to grow, time goes by and you will get old
So humble. I'm grateful he can share his story with all of us.
This was a fantastic interview thank you so much CT
CT did it... He got great gangsta CRAIG MONSON OUT IN PUBLIC
great interview!
Felt like one of your interviews
When are you going to release the Craig Monson interview??? We all are waiting!
been waitin 4 urs
Alonzo, love the Houston interviews. Keep up the good work. Also, you should do a Boo Yaa Tribe video.
Alonzo stop interviewing fake New York bloods & crips
Thank you Mr.CT Fletcher and Mr.Craig Munson for this great video...now the world will see and always remember this amazing Mass Monster.
Man..I never enjoyed two OGs talking this much in my life, God Bless
Three plates triceps kick outs. DAMMM.
That's strrrrooooonnng
there is only one guy on youtube i have seen do that his channel name is just Dan
Ikr dammm
kevin jermin I said the same thing when I saw that lol
Crazy
Craig Monson still looks intimidating!!! Genetics 🧬 can’t be overlooked. Great guy!!
This is an absolute awesome interview CT....Thanx for introducing us to Creg Munson" awesome Individual!!💪
How great to see two legends sitting and chopping it up man oh man his still a monster at his age 🙏🏾✊🏿🇯🇲
I could watch this interview all day. I will probably watch this a thousand times. Wish this interview was longer! Please do a part two!
He's so well spoken and polite but he was something fierce in his day, I've heard.
ray hanes was definitely a dude no one fucked with.
I love this legendary interview! Sheeeeeeeeit! I'm hyped up!
As a 23 year old, I always love watching old folks speak
Craig Munson was born a super human. Look at his shoulders. Thats all genetics. No roids or workouts will give you that spread.
I have always thought of Monson as the Victor Richards of his era. Total freak..bigger than most pros.but didn't really get his name from competing. Got his name from being the local freak that everyone knew. Just like Vic Richards.
Himalayan Damn, the truth hurts.
+Rifle Chess oh I highly doubt that,there would've been slaves since the beginning of man I'd imagine.which were black.all and all Craig Monson is an impressive specimen of a man as is OG CT.😎😎
You stupid af
@@himalayan8315 thats the 100% truth
listening to these CT stories on a lunch break are always the best!
I loved watching this entire conversation and I really appreciate you OG's for allowing us to bare witness. #respect #honor #warriors #heros
This is a true inspiration, thanks CT makes me wish I could have been there to witness this it's truly heartfelt.
I all ways look up to Craig Monson and Tookie Williams as a kid and they made me start working out
This has to be the greatest interview ever. Two LIVING LEGENDS!!!!!!!
Men like CT and Monson are a rare breed! We lucky to be alive with them to hear this shit in person.
Its good to see real strong men physically, spiritually, and mentally grow old tell stories as the "O.G." Original Griot, tell stories and inspire! Thanks CT; Thanks Mr. Craig. GOD BLESS!
Mr. Monson is STILL a GIANT sitting next to Mr Fletcher!!!!