Man, Tom Platz is so fluid in his social interactions. He doesn't interrupt, he clearly listens instead of just waiting his turn to speak like so many do, he thinks before he speaks, and he leaves those little moments of silence. The man just EXUDES confidence.
@@Veldoril Just talk more. Keep failing, but the more you fail, the better you'll get. Just as everything in life, it is learned with reps, failing, and doing more reps. Keep practicing!
This quote highlights the importance of being ready for opportunities and taking action, rather than waiting for luck to happen. It suggests that luck is something that can be created by being prepared, and that the more prepared an individual is, the more luck they will have. It also implies that luck is something that is created by a combination of factors, including preparation, hard work, and the ability to recognize and capitalize on opportunities when they arise. In summary, the quote "Luck is when preparation meets opportunity" means that luck is not something that just happens, but it is the result of the combination of being prepared and taking the right actions at the right time, when an opportunity arises.
@@n_s_352 After what happened to him? And how he is now? Definitely. It's really inspiring to see his tenacity and resolve and the effect it had on his body.
Actually, I play this video when I'm struggling to finish my workout and music won't cut it anymore. I just put my phone down and listen to it while I complete the reps.
It's more than a passion. It's his religion. Tom would worship at the Alter of the Squat Rack. The squat workouts he performed came from the very spiritual center of his being. Every fiber in his body. He trained the squat as though he was approaching death and might not make it back. No one trains like that now. Not even the top people in the world.
"You have to achieve failure....You have to take it that far. Nobody wants to go that far, its too scary. But thats where winning is. It always has been. Nothing has changed since the 70s... except people train not as hard" -Tom Platz
@@nemonucliosis mr.olympia barely means anything. Rigged event always been. Marko Savolainen should have won Ronnie EASILY back then but they put him as 6th. It's all bs. I'm just here to educate yall.
I love how these guys are three times platz frame but yet still look up to him like little kids with reverence and respect. Always praise the legends and you will become one yourself.
@@mavvynne444 Platz stated his quad measurements were 30 inches around but he was known for being very modest and rarely gave out any numbers. Some estimate his legs could have gotten up to 33-34 inches in diameter.
It is hard to predict exactly how Tom Platz training David Goggins would have turned out, but it's likely that it would have been an intense and challenging experience for both of them. Tom Platz, who was known as "The Golden Eagle" for his impressive leg development and squatting ability, was known for his intense and demanding training style. David Goggins, who is a retired Navy SEAL, is also known for his intense training and his ability to push beyond his limits. If Tom Platz trained David Goggins, it's likely that the focus would have been on building strength and power in Goggins' legs, specifically targeting quadriceps and hamstrings, using exercises like squats and deadlifts. Goggins, who is known for his endurance, could have benefited from Platz's high-volume and high-intensity approach to training. Additionally, Tom Platz was also known for his focus on bodybuilding, so it's likely that Goggins would have also been exposed to different bodybuilding techniques such as progressive overload, drop sets, and supersets to increase muscle mass and definition. It's also likely that Tom Platz would have pushed Goggins to his limits, both physically and mentally, and Goggins would have had to dig deep to keep up with Platz's intense training style. But, if Goggins had been able to rise to the challenge, he could have come out of the experience with even more strength and power than he had before.
Great motivation, platz voice was in my head as i was squating with his advice yesterday, my legs are sore af, its given me the drive 2 hit harder again, thanks platz
“Most people who have won big, have failed big.” This is my new quote I will remember when I am scared of failing. This guy is a treasure trove of wisdom.
Hes right, but its all about mind and muscle connection. Its the 21st century with more varieties movements to train your legs i.e. hack squats, pendulum squats, pendulum ham swings, etc.
The beauty about this video is that Tom's lessons here absolutely are applicable to ANYTHING you do in life. You could be someone who's never touched a weight and apply these exact lessons and achieve success. I wish I had a company that where could bring Tom in to motivate the employees to be their best. It could start with him training someone through leg training and then change to show how this applies to the Sales team, the Quality team, Acctg, Admin, etc. IT CAN ABSOLUTELY BE APPLIED TO EVERYTHING.
I guarantee Tom Platz is a real winner in this game of life.. Been that for a long time too. He just motivated me to tears coming down my eyes. Bless him man seriously.
@@daevidpp445 y’all are just small-minded. He’s extrapolating the metaphors out to the rest of life. If you don’t get the significance behind it, there’s a good chance you’ve probably had it easy in life. Platz is dropping gems for the guys that have to grind everyday and want better.
When Platz spoke slowly in the beginning i could almost see him remembering all the times he almost died on the squat rack. This man’s dedication to both training and coaching is a treat to watch.
Jesus Christ will come back soon and we don't have much time to turn to Him. He died for all of our sins so that we can be forgiven. All we have to do is accept Him into our lives and trust Him wholeheartedly. Nobody but Jesus can save your soul. This might be your sign so turn to Him today. He loves you
Der Mann hats echt drauf viel Ahnung von der Materie und ne wirklich beeindruckende Ausstrahlung, krasser typ. Den David disst er aber ein bisschen in demer sagt David sei ein ektomorph, was ja nicht so ganz stimmt, meiner Meinung nach. Pure Motivation!
Dorian was different. (I've watched Dorian train at my gym at the time, in '96, and I know Tom Platz.) Both styles are incredibly painful. But much, much different. Who was crazier and willing to walk up to the edge of training death? Tom was. Who figured out how to train to be huge and dominate his sport while doing ONE brutal high intensity death drop set to failure and beyond set per exercise, and move on to the next ? Dorian. He was Incredible. Both are great masters. But no one can surpass Tom with the mastery and his own religion of head trip/psychology with high intensity squatting/leg training. There will never be another Tom Platz.
Man, Platz is like a movie character, with a suit and tie, and an OOOOUT standing vocabulary and captivating visualisation... while David is so humble, and respective through out his effort, and honest about his mindset. This video was such a delight people, thx
"The hardest things are usually the best. If it's easy, leave it to somebody else." and "Luck is when preparation meets opportunity." were the quotes that hit me hardest.
Tom was a major inspiration for me and my buddy when we were bodybuilding in our late teens' early adult years. I never did the gear, so I never got the results of someone on gear, but I had a great lower body for a natty. We both read Arnold's Encyclopedia of Moden Body Building and one look at Tom Platz pic in it, changed everything for us.
@@oll6531One of my favorite things about volume training was the intense pain the next ....few days. I loved the feeling. But hearing Tom say NOW that he only squatted once every couple of weeks makes me wish I could go back. I was natty squatting once or twice a week.
I know this is just a workout video but honestly, Tom Platz knowledge and David Hoffmann training, this by far the best documentary regarding weightlifting.
00:07 Proper squat technique is important for quad development 06:27 Overtraining is more common than undertraining 12:48 Rituals are important for preparation and celebration 19:42 Success requires hard work and commitment 26:50 Achieving failure is crucial for winning 33:43 Train with reckless abandonment and forget about being perfect 39:39 Success follows risk. 46:09 Take the last 5% and go the distance to achieve success.
Jesus Christ will come back soon and we don't have much time to turn to Him. He died for all of our sins so that we can be forgiven. All we have to do is accept Him into our lives and trust Him wholeheartedly. Nobody but Jesus can save your soul. This might be your sign so turn to Him today. He loves you
25:01 "most ppl that have one big have failed big" 30:20 going to failure 34:01 "can you walk right now?" 35:01 "if you can dance to the car you didn't go hard enough" 39:35 "just before you tear the tendon from the bone you stop" 41:01 squat leg curl extensions hack squats for pre-show prep 42:35 deadlines 405 50-he keeps talking about 50 1-1/2 back wo 42:55 stiff leg dl too risky 46:10 "luck is not something that just happens its earned"
Jesus loves you all and is coming back soon! Believe in His death and resurrection and repent of your sins and be saved! Remember that He died and rose up again for you to be in heaven with Him! Have an amazing day ❤❤❤
Jesus Christ loves you and is coming back soon! Believe in His death and resurrection and repent of your sins and be saved! Remember that He died and rose up again for you to be in heaven with Him!😊
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42 years ago, I first came across Tom Platz on the front of Muscle and fitness. There was an in-depth article about his rise through the late 70s upto 1982/3 like he’d already had a meteoric career whilst still in his 20s. I was 18 years old, totally naive and looking to ‘man myself up’. Tom Platz, BertIl Fox, Sergio Oliva, Serge Nubret, we’re huge inspirations. Bodybuilding and weight training was just getting into gear as a serious high octane activity just as the fitness boom exploded throughout the 1980s, Jane Fonda workouts etc… I never thought 4 decades later I’d be watching the now legendary Tom Platz influence the younger generation like this. He’s a very good man, of brilliant character. We are lucky to have one of the few men from that golden 70s era still with us. He’s a genuine old schooler, famous then as he is now, appeared on British TV talk shows in the 80s, that never happened with other bodybuilders unless they were making waves in Hollywood. He’s a living legend, let’s celebrate that 🙏🏽
Tom pronounces every word with so much energy and care, like he is squating 500 with every word he says. Great voice and motivator. He could have been a great actor. a combination between Michael Douglas and He Man.
Probably the most inspirational bodybuilding video i have ever seen. I found this mostly by accident and did not even realize how 52 minutes flew after watching it. It has totally changed my mindset for my goals and from now on i will go for that 5% most people are afraid to!
Don't do it if you don't have sleep, food and PED's in your regime. In six months, or sooner you will have inflamation in multiple parts of your body that will lead you into huge issues and long and boring rehab.
@@aleksasjelenskis6540 he wont be able to train like people on PED's and he can still go to that 5% zone since it is diffirent for him and people on the PED's
Tom is right. People are afraid of squats because they're tough as nails. Taking it to another level, people fear high rep squats because they're so much harder. I'd gladly do 5 sets of my 3RM over a single set of a TRUE 20RM. But Tom is a real inspiration. I'm now incorporating high rep squats because of him.
I’ve done that but it destroys your CNS completely for days. And by the time it’s rdy again your muscle is degenerated already. Generally speaking I have „good“ legs by genetics and I am more an endurance person I would say. But when I changed to less reps but with higher intensity/weight and training with higher frequency Progression starts to happen! So Tom Platz is on point with his motivation but don’t forget. Everybody is different and even the guys in 70 had some special supplements to their hands… you can’t compare that to a normal human being especially from the regeneration standpoint!
@@andip9718 I made a variation i do 2 set of heavy weight and heavy reps like I did a clean 2 plates for 19 reps and then move to moderate/light sets for 10-12 reps. Total 4 sets of squats 2 heavy 2 moderate
On tuesday this week I have to do 5 sets of 10 at 1.25x bodyweight. Normally i go do leg extensions etc but not this tuesday this tuesday it's warming up, stretching squats more stretching then crawl to the car.
@@MTVFlexx Most of the time money turns people to arrogants. And let's be honnest : even if you paid a fortune for this session, without a strong will and humility to accept the reality you would give up. Many people use to pay a high quality gym but never make it to a week... is it that much about money???
@@MultiAsteroides what I was saying is that considering the fact you paid someone to teach you something, at this point you shut up and learn…. There’s no reason to not be humble. Money or wealth has nothing to do with my comment you misunderstood what I said. Read it again.
You hardly find a current or a former bodybuilder with this open personality, confidence, humblness and deep wisdom! We're actually lucky to watch this legend giving us his thoughts and advices about these golden training methods!
Tom inspired my leg session today. My legs are underdeveloped in comparison to the rest of my body (overweight). I can barely walk, on the edge of collapse for hours.... and i cant wait to do it again. Damn Tom is inspiring
Good. Keep going. You have no other choice but to keep going. You got this. Your legs are stronger than you think. If you’re overweight, your legs have carried you more than you think
Tom Platz is truly an icon. A legend. He’s extremely motivational and inspiring! His advice on not leaning forward during back squat, but instead keeping an upright torso position is indeed the key factor to work the quads efficiently to their best extent by being the prime movers and getting the maximum stretch under load. I loved the analogy of jumping in the water and keeping our nose up rather than diving into the water. Best explanation I’ve seen. He’s absolutely a top-tier bodybuilder, lifter and teacher. He’s a genius with his comprehensive explanation and reasoning and a very interesting way of teaching that’s highly intriguing. 💪👍🙏
@@willwilkinson8014 great work though I’d say that it still takes quite a lot of discipline for those who are not so used to the high bar squat technique as it puts you into a mechanical disadvantageous position and naturally you want to use more back and glutes especially on the way up. High bar ATG squats are certainly more humbling. I’ve learned to use less weight on them to maintain good technique throughout the set and I’m definitely getting better with each session but I still need to work more on keeping an upright torso on the way up too and avoid leaning forward to work the quads primarily and not the glutes and back.
@@ParvParashar true how tall are you :) I’m 5 foot 10 so when I squat I can do it all quad dominant with out using my lower back hips it’s all quad focus can even do 30 reps in my first set could even do more 40 reps even because my quads are bigger and my core is contracted all the time during squats
@@willwilkinson8014 I’m 5 feet 11 inches. I’ve been more used to low bar squats since I started with them and I was more into powerlifting circles back then. So, I’ve been more conditioned to use my glutes and lower back. But ever since my interest shifted back to bodybuilding and I’ve become more and more passionate about it, I started focusing on high bar squats. I’ve always been more fascinated by high bar squats as it looks quite aesthetically pleasing and it’s certainly more effective for the quads. I’ve no issues going all the way down for the deep stretch but the glutes and back involvement is still higher than what’s ideal for quads. I’m still unlearning my old style and that’s why I’m struggling a little bit with the bodybuilding style squats.
I already worked out today but while watching this video, my workout seemed like a warmup. I feel compelled me to do another even more intense workout.
@@lovis651 You tried to make people laugh with your puns... ( •_•) > ⌐■-■ > (⌐■_■) ...but no pun in ten did. YEEEEEAAAAAAAAAH!!! th-cam.com/video/_sarYH0z948/w-d-xo.html
Jesus Christ will come back soon and we don't have much time to turn to Him. He died for all of our sins so that we can be forgiven. All we have to do is accept Him into our lives and trust Him wholeheartedly. Nobody but Jesus can save your soul. This might be your sign so turn to Him today. He loves you
At 45 years old and lifting since my teens , I finally paid a competent trainer to teach me to squat and deal lift properly. We started with just the bar and worked up. I wish I learned that as a teen.
Everyone needs a gym-buddy like Tom Platz...It's so nice to see how much he still loves the sport you can rly tell that he lived this sport since forever
This is the story of life kids. 30 years ago I'd dismiss his advice, and today I can vouch for Tom Platz's words. Pay attention, and apply this philosophy to everything you do in life.
This doesn't just apply to legs as well. Tom is such a genius of bodybuilding. He is a product of a golden age mindset that has been lost but can still be found with enough hard work.
I like how Tom counts 1-2-3-4-5 and then starts to count again 1-2-3-4-5 (instead of 6-10). I do this when I squat to psyche myself and help me finish my set.
Tom Platz is an amazing motivator and the end of the video he gave a breathtaking pep talk. He breeds motivation and believability into the human spirit.
Für mich ist ganz klar warum Leute wie ein Tom Platz oder Arnold Schwarzenegger zu den besten gehören. Dieses Feuer in den Augen nach all den Jahren, wenn sie übers training reden...Mich rührt sowas fast zu Tränen ❤️👍✌️
Der liebe Tom Platz sollte dringend mal zum Zahnarzt.. ist nicht böse gemeint, ehrlich nicht. Er scheint auch einen leichten Kreuzbiss zu haben, das kann man mit Physiotherapie auch noch im hohen Alter richten...
dir ist also ehrlich nicht bewusst, dass wenn du User auf TH-cam mit einem gewissen Statement bewertest, es keine rückschlüsse auf deine eigene verhaltensweise gibt? aha... ok.. bist du autist??
I love how Tom Platz delivers every word like he’s in an intense movie scene.
He's a nut
he's well paid for that. like an actor
@@jeandurand3095 he's a natural born killer
@@BluBlu111 You have to be a little nuts to obtain that last 5%.
@@jarhead1145 truly
Imagine if tom platz went back in time to train tom platz. The reps would never stop
Lol🤣
😂😂made my day
Lol😂😂
Fckn! Outstanding.
Platzception
Dude gave 110% and was gonna burst
Tom: not bad for your first set .
make my day
🤣🤣👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Love him! ♥️
ghost stories 💙
Come on Dave! Push meeee!
love tom platz
@@Woudloperur mom
Un genio total Tom.
@@DavidGuzman-g8b LOL. I like ‘your mom’ comments because my mom is a steaming piece of cowdown.
@@DavidGuzman-g8bbro😮🤯
Same
30:17 “Congratulations, you have achieved failure. Now, the only place to go from failure, is to win.” This man speaks in quotes
I know l remember every word he said!
Exactly when I scrolled down to the comments, I read that and in the video he said that at the exact same time.
Bro really be pulling the hardest quots that'll be remembered in the next 10 generations
That's f....... intense!!!
@@Gg-ij7li naw
Man... this man is the pre workout I want
Me too bro 😂
😏
pre leg day
@@zenitsuthunder3946 He works on any day actually. Quadfather is literally the best pre workout I've ever had.
🙂 you want his juice as pre-workout?🙂
Tom Platz is like a character from a Tarantino movie...
He is the BRAVEHEART of SQUATS. They can take my life, but theyll never take my SQUAT RACK.
Lol the wolf from pulp fiction
Alpha Male yes he is 🤣🤣
This guy is insane
The perfect comment does exist
Nearly teared up at that final set at 29:30, goddamn that was powerful. ''The only place to go from failure, is to win''. Words to live by.
Oh your getting stronger David
FR BRO
Oh my lord. You know he went all out to bail on 1 plate each side. Damn!
Man, Tom Platz is so fluid in his social interactions. He doesn't interrupt, he clearly listens instead of just waiting his turn to speak like so many do, he thinks before he speaks, and he leaves those little moments of silence. The man just EXUDES confidence.
I want to have his social fluidity, I have a fucking mild stutter LOL
@@Veldoril lol me to brother
@@Veldoril Just talk more. Keep failing, but the more you fail, the better you'll get. Just as everything in life, it is learned with reps, failing, and doing more reps. Keep practicing!
@@maxk880
Solid advice.
Thank you.
p.s., I have got better with magnesium l-threonate, cardio aerobic and experimenting with thyroid hormones.
I would be confident to if I knew I had better legs than everyone else on earth
you know your legs are about to die when your trainer is already dress up for their funeral 🔥🔥💥
Omg 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
😂😂😂😂😂👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻
Lmmmaaooo
So true.
“Luck is when preparation meets opportunity.” So beautifully said.
This quote highlights the importance of being ready for opportunities and taking action, rather than waiting for luck to happen. It suggests that luck is something that can be created by being prepared, and that the more prepared an individual is, the more luck they will have.
It also implies that luck is something that is created by a combination of factors, including preparation, hard work, and the ability to recognize and capitalize on opportunities when they arise.
In summary, the quote "Luck is when preparation meets opportunity" means that luck is not something that just happens, but it is the result of the combination of being prepared and taking the right actions at the right time, when an opportunity arises.
That is a Seneca quote, maybe Tom is a Stoic which might explain his approach to life.
Blue lock
Seneca said that.
@@n_s_352 After what happened to him? And how he is now? Definitely. It's really inspiring to see his tenacity and resolve and the effect it had on his body.
Tom Platz speaks super elegantly and dramatically, it’s awesome. Dont know anybody who can be so theatrical and wise
When Tom stops you before a squat and asks you "are you married?", you know it might be the last set you ever take
It is ok Tom Platz will take good care of the wives and train them well.
🤣
@@GinjouArmy hope they don't die too
Lmfao 😅
😂
As an average Leg Day Enthusiast, I think this is one of the greatest pieces of documentation on the world wide web.
This video gave me so much knowledge on training legs. I never really knew completely what to do on leg day. This vid helped.
It is actually the internet not the www
@SneakyMilkMan 420 we definitely needed that clarification
@@chadclements4464 you got it man. This guy is a lunatic
Actually, I play this video when I'm struggling to finish my workout and music won't cut it anymore. I just put my phone down and listen to it while I complete the reps.
Damn Platz has more passion training someone than most people trying to train!
It's more than a passion. It's his religion. Tom would worship at the Alter of the Squat Rack. The squat workouts he performed came from the very spiritual center of his being. Every fiber in his body. He trained the squat as though he was approaching death and might not make it back. No one trains like that now. Not even the top people in the world.
@@jedgiven4293 im scared
@@holliswilliams8426 lol😂😂😂
@@holliswilliams8426 lmao wtf
@@jedgiven4293 да так и надо работать тогда будет результат
He speaks from the heart. He means everything. True legend.
Psychiatrist: So what is the problem Mr Hoffmann?
Hoffmann : "5 more...5 more...5 more...5 more..."
🤣😂lmaooooo
😂🤣
Man I'm dying
HAHAHAHAHAHA this comment wins 😂😂😂😂😂
I find this comment rather funny. Yes,I would say it quite amuses me.
"You have to achieve failure....You have to take it that far. Nobody wants to go that far, its too scary. But thats where winning is. It always has been. Nothing has changed since the 70s... except people train not as hard" -Tom Platz
reading this as he started saying it lmao
More and more people take short cuts nowadays too meaning PEDS.
Funny considering 3rd place was the closets he ever got to winning an olympia
@@nemonucliosis mr.olympia barely means anything. Rigged event always been. Marko Savolainen should have won Ronnie EASILY back then but they put him as 6th. It's all bs. I'm just here to educate yall.
@@PahEz "barely means anything" Good education.
I love how these guys are three times platz frame but yet still look up to him like little kids with reverence and respect. Always praise the legends and you will become one yourself.
When plantz was their age, his legs were thicker than their torso
@@alexisXcore93 Really?
@@mavvynne444 yes
@@mavvynne444 Tom Platz is called the quadfather for a reason. Greatest legs in bodybuilding history to this day.
@@mavvynne444 Platz stated his quad measurements were 30 inches around but he was known for being very modest and rarely gave out any numbers. Some estimate his legs could have gotten up to 33-34 inches in diameter.
Dude, what an honor it would be to be trained and learn from this savant. Tom Platz is an animal. We all should aspire to be more like this man.
He's intense but also incredibly positive as a trainer really cool to watch
same.
Why? because he can yell and tell someone they have x amount of more reps in them?
@@nemonucliosis yes unironically.
@@Sosarchives nope
@Logan Harris I agree with knowledge but very good at communicating? A walmart greeter can keep telling you do 3 more rep. No talent required there.
Imagine if Tom Platz trained David Goggins. That training session would never end because neither one would give up
Goggins is small and not a Bodybuilder tho
@@ertugrulkorpinar51 😂 that’s not the point
It is hard to predict exactly how Tom Platz training David Goggins would have turned out, but it's likely that it would have been an intense and challenging experience for both of them. Tom Platz, who was known as "The Golden Eagle" for his impressive leg development and squatting ability, was known for his intense and demanding training style. David Goggins, who is a retired Navy SEAL, is also known for his intense training and his ability to push beyond his limits.
If Tom Platz trained David Goggins, it's likely that the focus would have been on building strength and power in Goggins' legs, specifically targeting quadriceps and hamstrings, using exercises like squats and deadlifts. Goggins, who is known for his endurance, could have benefited from Platz's high-volume and high-intensity approach to training.
Additionally, Tom Platz was also known for his focus on bodybuilding, so it's likely that Goggins would have also been exposed to different bodybuilding techniques such as progressive overload, drop sets, and supersets to increase muscle mass and definition.
It's also likely that Tom Platz would have pushed Goggins to his limits, both physically and mentally, and Goggins would have had to dig deep to keep up with Platz's intense training style. But, if Goggins had been able to rise to the challenge, he could have come out of the experience with even more strength and power than he had before.
WHO'S GONNA CARRY THE BOATS AND THE LOGS?
@@ertugrulkorpinar51 he just doesn't juice, for a natty he is in very good shape and likely trained like a bodybuilder to get his pheasyque
"Just before you die, do your last rep".
- Tom Platz.
“...Now do five more”.
@@javiervillarreal5269 hahahaha🤣
Ffs
Imaging Platz coaching Goggins.
@@javiervillarreal5269 he still has 3 more left , do 3 more , your strong 💪
Great motivation, platz voice was in my head as i was squating with his advice yesterday, my legs are sore af, its given me the drive 2 hit harder again, thanks platz
Same bro , i even worked out with this video on
And I can't walk either , i pushed myself to failure
I wish I loved my wife 50% as much as Tom Platz loves squats
Loll
2 funny 👍
Thanks for the good chuckle 😆
Bro lmao
No matter how you see it, even 0.1% of infinite is infinite. So your wife should be good with that answer xD
me sitting here eating a candy bar, "ah, he had one more rep in the tank..."
I am bulking, it fits my macros, bro.
🤣😆😆
Perry Dorrestein th-cam.com/video/tGrsZhMEPao/w-d-xo.html
😂😂
fuckin funny
“Most people who have won big, have failed big.” This is my new quote I will remember when I am scared of failing. This guy is a treasure trove of wisdom.
Bingo
Word 💯
Also so have most people in prison
"Congratulations, you've achieved failure!" That quote is deeper than it seems at first.
The one time failure is the goal. Lol
When your trainer shows up wearing a suit and suspenders you know you are screwed!!!!!!
Hahah, yeah, character!! Killer workout!
Bill Hogue LMFAO
lol!!!
lol watch tom platz intensity workout compilation.... its hilarious....he went wayyy to crazy in the gym in his days
lol
"nothing compares to squats. you could do leg presses... but why ?"
-Tom Platz
According to Tom, "Leg press ? - nah, the angles are all wrong"
Hes right, but its all about mind and muscle connection. Its the 21st century with more varieties movements to train your legs i.e. hack squats, pendulum squats, pendulum ham swings, etc.
@@heshamaldhahiry95 he just mention the press not those
Why not do both?
@@jedgiven4293 well its true
500 reps later... "Only 5 more reps!!!"
lol
:D
Someone would die
I never want to work out under his teaching.
It would kill me.... I am afraid of...
Reps are the answer
The beauty about this video is that Tom's lessons here absolutely are applicable to ANYTHING you do in life. You could be someone who's never touched a weight and apply these exact lessons and achieve success.
I wish I had a company that where could bring Tom in to motivate the employees to be their best. It could start with him training someone through leg training and then change to show how this applies to the Sales team, the Quality team, Acctg, Admin, etc. IT CAN ABSOLUTELY BE APPLIED TO EVERYTHING.
"The hardest things are usually the best, if it's easy, leave it to somebody else", Platz great man
I guarantee Tom Platz is a real winner in this game of life.. Been that for a long time too. He just motivated me to tears coming down my eyes. Bless him man seriously.
It's inspiring sure but it's not that deep lil bro 😭
@@daevidpp445maybe not to you. Words resonate with those who feel them.
Bros crying over a german guy doing leg day
@@hollywoodbb it’s just a workout and leg workout advice, it’s not a martin luther king speech he crying and ur glazin
@@daevidpp445 y’all are just small-minded. He’s extrapolating the metaphors out to the rest of life. If you don’t get the significance behind it, there’s a good chance you’ve probably had it easy in life. Platz is dropping gems for the guys that have to grind everyday and want better.
When Platz spoke slowly in the beginning i could almost see him remembering all the times he almost died on the squat rack. This man’s dedication to both training and coaching is a treat to watch.
Jesus Christ will come back soon and we don't have much time to turn to Him. He died for all of our sins so that we can be
forgiven. All we have to do is accept Him
into our lives and trust Him wholeheartedly. Nobody but Jesus can
save your soul. This might be your sign so
turn to Him today. He loves you
Congratulations, im ur 1k like!!!
@@DCinstructions Give him a rest. He has been resting for 2000 years.
@@DCinstructions Bro shut up, like damn this isn't about Jesus
Positive trauma.
This is the most inspiring video i've ever seen. Tom Platz is a master of humanity.
Jesus is your LORD.
@@CrossWarrior7ForTheLord no
Him: *dying after 15 reps*
Tom: “lets get serious...5 MORE reps!”
The pre-warmup*
Not bad for your firdt srt and the guy was purple passing out lol
Baby reps now.
Plats to a dead corpse - you've got at least 5 more reps in you
Platz, is his name. Tom Platz.
And he would get him to do it to, lol.
LMAO
What other kind of corpse is there?
@@Jesus-Lives-In-You
Wendy the alive corpse tv host!
If you are not motivated watching Tom Platz, you will not be motivated by anything. Such a legend.
Absolutely agree with you......👍🏻🔥💯%
I come back and watch this video every few months, I genuinely feel it’s one of the best training videos ever made.
My quads grew by an inch just by watching the video
abhishek rathore :)))
Der Mann hats echt drauf viel Ahnung von der Materie und ne wirklich beeindruckende Ausstrahlung, krasser typ.
Den David disst er aber ein bisschen in demer sagt David sei ein ektomorph, was ja nicht so ganz stimmt, meiner Meinung nach.
Pure Motivation!
I think this is the greatest video ive ever saw in my life. Danke Tom Platz
That was brutal.....
abhishek rathore hahahha
For those who don't speak German; the guy is saying: "OH MY GOD, THIS GUY IS INSANE!!! HOW DO I GET OUT OF HERE?!? HE'S TRYING TO KILL ME!!!"
Thanks for the translation, that's pretty funny
@Sonic Telephone could you elaborate more on what he said about the Hulk? I wanna start saying that, but I wanna make sure I’m saying correctly.lol
What part is that at?
@@LandonJines around 35:30 i think
Thank you
David Hoffmann: *breaks knees during the squat*
Tom Platz: "This was 95%"
Loll
😂😂😂😂
4:42
even w a broken knees you give Tom 5 more
lmao, I'm dying
I could listen to Tom Platz forever. What a legend.
Tom Platz : If he dies, he dies... But 5 more reps
Tom Platz has probably driven himself through more pain in training than any human ever.
世紀末救世主 is your name from 素晴らしき日々?
probably training but check out David Goggins
@@pouihurmen No, from 北斗の拳 (Hokuto no Ken )
@Tom Turner Would have been great to see Yates (and his training partner) and Platz train together
Dorian was different. (I've watched Dorian train at my gym at the time, in '96, and I know Tom Platz.) Both styles are incredibly painful. But much, much different. Who was crazier and willing to walk up to the edge of training death? Tom was. Who figured out how to train to be huge and dominate his sport while doing ONE brutal high intensity death drop set to failure and beyond set per exercise, and move on to the next ? Dorian. He was Incredible. Both are great masters. But no one can surpass Tom with the mastery and his own religion of head trip/psychology with high intensity squatting/leg training. There will never be another Tom Platz.
Man, Platz is like a movie character, with a suit and tie, and an OOOOUT standing vocabulary and captivating visualisation... while David is so humble, and respective through out his effort, and honest about his mindset. This video was such a delight people, thx
420th like yay.
"The hardest things are usually the best. If it's easy, leave it to somebody else." and "Luck is when preparation meets opportunity." were the quotes that hit me hardest.
This man is the real deal. The passion he has, and the way he can explain it. Makes me wanna jump up and do a leg day.
Same lmao
Do it, do that leg day
Tomorrow lol
Actually I did it right after.
Tom Platz could convince a grizzly to wake up from hibernation and go ice fishing
Adam Schwartz lol
🤣🤣🤣🤣
Tom Platz could motivate a Scotsman to spend a penny !!!!!! :)
Platz is the coach you both love and dread to have. You know you'll get all the results but it's going to hurt like hell to get there...legendary
He the choice everyone needs, it’ll suck but once the process is over you will feel fuckin AMAZING
The adrenaline would be that high I doubt you’d feel the pain till after the session
Tom was a major inspiration for me and my buddy when we were bodybuilding in our late teens' early adult years. I never did the gear, so I never got the results of someone on gear, but I had a great lower body for a natty. We both read Arnold's Encyclopedia of Moden Body Building and one look at Tom Platz pic in it, changed everything for us.
@@oll6531One of my favorite things about volume training was the intense pain the next ....few days. I loved the feeling. But hearing Tom say NOW that he only squatted once every couple of weeks makes me wish I could go back. I was natty squatting once or twice a week.
I know this is just a workout video but honestly, Tom Platz knowledge and David Hoffmann training, this by far the best documentary regarding weightlifting.
"Luck is when preparation meets opportunity" - Tom Platz
Nicolas Chapon DUDE, people were sating that in the sixties. I love Tom but, that’s not his quote
Blood Time Maximus Full Throttle Productions its actually a quote from a Guy Living 4 years before christ
Pretty sure it was Michael Scott
@@TheGruffness lol
Luck is when Tom Platz meets you at the squat rack!
"YOU ARE QUADRICEPS. YOU ARE ADDICTED TO QUADRICEPS TENSION" - One of the best quote I've EVER heard
This is everything Planet Fitness is afraid of.
AWESOME!!!!!!!
Take Tom Platz with you and go, he doesn't fit in my cup holder.
Planet Fitness is awesome. Deal w it.
@@badman8887 literally isn't. barbell exercises are best for beginners and planet fitness doesn't have these.
@@jannorris4140 in ur dreams kid
00:07 Proper squat technique is important for quad development
06:27 Overtraining is more common than undertraining
12:48 Rituals are important for preparation and celebration
19:42 Success requires hard work and commitment
26:50 Achieving failure is crucial for winning
33:43 Train with reckless abandonment and forget about being perfect
39:39 Success follows risk.
46:09 Take the last 5% and go the distance to achieve success.
someone, pin this comment
“The weight doesn’t matter, if the form and technique are pure the strength will follow”.
22:10
Truth
30:45 "Nothing has changed since the 70's... NOTHING. Except people train, not as hard" :D This man is a legend.
38:55 "you train like Arnold used to"
It just touches my heart coming from Tom Platz
Jesus Christ will come back soon and we don't have much time to turn to Him. He died for all of our sins so that we can be
forgiven. All we have to do is accept Him
into our lives and trust Him wholeheartedly. Nobody but Jesus can
save your soul. This might be your sign so
turn to Him today. He loves you
@@DCinstructionsblah blah blah
@@DCinstructions Amen sister or brother!
I will not assosiete with people who haven't watched this video, this is everything you need to know about gym and life.
25:01 "most ppl that have one big have failed big"
30:20 going to failure
34:01 "can you walk right now?"
35:01 "if you can dance to the car you didn't go hard enough"
39:35 "just before you tear the tendon from the bone you stop"
41:01 squat leg curl extensions hack squats for pre-show prep
42:35 deadlines 405 50-he keeps talking about 50 1-1/2 back wo
42:55 stiff leg dl too risky
46:10 "luck is not something that just happens its earned"
16:35 "nothings like the squat"
Jesus loves you all and is coming back soon!
Believe in His death and resurrection and repent of your sins and be saved!
Remember that He died and rose up again for you to be in heaven with Him!
Have an amazing day ❤❤❤
Won* lmao
How did you leave it the "congratulations, you've achieved failure!" 30:15
Jesus Christ loves you and is coming back soon!
Believe in His death and resurrection and repent of your sins and be saved!
Remember that He died and rose up again for you to be in heaven with Him!😊
9:47 in German they are talking about how much he loves his fiancé and how he hopes she’ll support him when Platz turns him into a paraplegic.
😂😂😂 god I love German
😂😂
😂
Thank you for this lmao
Wo hat er das denn gesagt? Hab es da nicht gehört
Für solche Videos habe ich früher 120 DM bezahlt. Und heute für lau in brillanter Bild und Tonqualität. Matze, ich danke dir für den besten Bodybuilding Content der auf diesem Planeten geliefert wird. Das musste mal gesagt werden.
haha, schön aus der Flex bestellt oder?
Hugen flaben graben uchstich mein quadrapt.
42 years ago, I first came across Tom Platz on the front of Muscle and fitness. There was an in-depth article about his rise through the late 70s upto 1982/3 like he’d already had a meteoric career whilst still in his 20s. I was 18 years old, totally naive and looking to ‘man myself up’. Tom Platz, BertIl Fox, Sergio Oliva, Serge Nubret, we’re huge inspirations. Bodybuilding and weight training was just getting into gear as a serious high octane activity just as the fitness boom exploded throughout the 1980s, Jane Fonda workouts etc… I never thought 4 decades later I’d be watching the now legendary Tom Platz influence the younger generation like this. He’s a very good man, of brilliant character. We are lucky to have one of the few men from that golden 70s era still with us. He’s a genuine old schooler, famous then as he is now, appeared on British TV talk shows in the 80s, that never happened with other bodybuilders unless they were making waves in Hollywood. He’s a living legend, let’s celebrate that 🙏🏽
Tom is a poet. I could listen to this man talk about squats and training all day.
I just finished legs... I feel like I have to go back and do 600 more reps.
5 more!
@@PepijnHuigen yes then 5 more then 3 more etc etc LOL
Baby reps!
😂😂😂
This guy only had 40 pounds on each side and he was struggling? Am I missing something here?
Tom pronounces every word with so much energy and care, like he is squating 500 with every word he says. Great voice and motivator. He could have been a great actor. a combination between Michael Douglas and He Man.
More like Martin Riggs going Super Saiyan level 3.
Was thinking the same...great voice
Reminds me of David Lee Roth
I get more of a Kurt Russell vibe
That's what i've notice in him, he talk with such a passion to his favorite exercise "SQUAT"
Gotta love how reverent David is and how he’s taking Tom’s coaching to heart genuinely
Tom Platz was legitimately one of the hardest training guys I’ve EVER seen. An absolute legend, and a fucking animal.
Probably the most inspirational bodybuilding video i have ever seen. I found this mostly by accident and did not even realize how 52 minutes flew after watching it. It has totally changed my mindset for my goals and from now on i will go for that 5% most people are afraid to!
Don't do it if you don't have sleep, food and PED's in your regime. In six months, or sooner you will have inflamation in multiple parts of your body that will lead you into huge issues and long and boring rehab.
@@aleksasjelenskis6540 im talking about having the mindset, not necessarly ripping the muscles off my bones 😂
You heard the Guy. Don't train legs hard if you dont have sleep or food.
@@aleksasjelenskis6540 he wont be able to train like people on PED's and he can still go to that 5% zone since it is diffirent for him and people on the PED's
@@aleksasjelenskis6540 all except PED’s. Don’t use being natty as an excuse not to go to failure.
Tom Platz is the type of guy to stand over your casket and cry because you had 5 more reps to finish
This was the best training video on squats EVER MADE! I learned so much my god. Thank you Tom, thank you David. That last 5% distance...INCREDIBLE !!!
Tom is right. People are afraid of squats because they're tough as nails. Taking it to another level, people fear high rep squats because they're so much harder. I'd gladly do 5 sets of my 3RM over a single set of a TRUE 20RM. But Tom is a real inspiration. I'm now incorporating high rep squats because of him.
No you dont. You just play computer games
@@hamzahrashid1150 projecting
I’ve done that but it destroys your CNS completely for days. And by the time it’s rdy again your muscle is degenerated already. Generally speaking I have „good“ legs by genetics and I am more an endurance person I would say. But when I changed to less reps but with higher intensity/weight and training with higher frequency Progression starts to happen! So Tom Platz is on point with his motivation but don’t forget. Everybody is different and even the guys in 70 had some special supplements to their hands… you can’t compare that to a normal human being especially from the regeneration standpoint!
@@andip9718 I made a variation i do 2 set of heavy weight and heavy reps like I did a clean 2 plates for 19 reps and then move to moderate/light sets for 10-12 reps.
Total 4 sets of squats
2 heavy
2 moderate
On tuesday this week I have to do 5 sets of 10 at 1.25x bodyweight.
Normally i go do leg extensions etc but not this tuesday this tuesday it's warming up, stretching squats more stretching then crawl to the car.
The legend says that he tried 1 more rep for Jesus, and then he actually met Jesus.
your likes is beautiful
Such an Underrated comment
😂😂😂😂😂
why is no one talking about how humble David is?
And can train like fuck. Tom was right about him training like Arnold. He doesn't complain and has the will
David paid Tom for the training session lol why he shouldn't be humble at this point
David is humble, which makes him a Giant.
@@MTVFlexx Most of the time money turns people to arrogants. And let's be honnest : even if you paid a fortune for this session, without a strong will and humility to accept the reality you would give up. Many people use to pay a high quality gym but never make it to a week... is it that much about money???
@@MultiAsteroides what I was saying is that considering the fact you paid someone to teach you something, at this point you shut up and learn…. There’s no reason to not be humble. Money or wealth has nothing to do with my comment you misunderstood what I said. Read it again.
most legendary video of all time
Heart attack coming
Tom platz : 5 more reps
😂😂😂😂😂
You hardly find a current or a former bodybuilder with this open personality, confidence, humblness and deep wisdom! We're actually lucky to watch this legend giving us his thoughts and advices about these golden training methods!
17:44 if platz says rest first he basically means enjoy your last few minutes before you rest in peace
"Don't be afraid to rest" aka "Don't fear death"
“It’s not bad for your first set” bro I thought that was the end of the workout
Tom's the most motivational guy. Imagine if we'd all had a pocket Tom with us. Tom is the definition of training partner, that's how you do it.
Tom inspired my leg session today. My legs are underdeveloped in comparison to the rest of my body (overweight). I can barely walk, on the edge of collapse for hours.... and i cant wait to do it again. Damn Tom is inspiring
Good. Keep going. You have no other choice but to keep going. You got this. Your legs are stronger than you think. If you’re overweight, your legs have carried you more than you think
Thanks bro 💪
When will you do next leg workout. After three days or you'll take one week rest from legs.
@@rakshitbisht3286 ^^^ i need to know too
@@rakshitbisht3286 i''l take one week rest. I squat for 10 sets. I have a crazy legday scheme
Tom Platz is truly an icon. A legend. He’s extremely motivational and inspiring! His advice on not leaning forward during back squat, but instead keeping an upright torso position is indeed the key factor to work the quads efficiently to their best extent by being the prime movers and getting the maximum stretch under load. I loved the analogy of jumping in the water and keeping our nose up rather than diving into the water. Best explanation I’ve seen. He’s absolutely a top-tier bodybuilder, lifter and teacher. He’s a genius with his comprehensive explanation and reasoning and a very interesting way of teaching that’s highly intriguing. 💪👍🙏
I have master the Tom platz squat technique by just keeping your head up back straight just use the quads only it’s easy
@@willwilkinson8014 great work though I’d say that it still takes quite a lot of discipline for those who are not so used to the high bar squat technique as it puts you into a mechanical disadvantageous position and naturally you want to use more back and glutes especially on the way up. High bar ATG squats are certainly more humbling. I’ve learned to use less weight on them to maintain good technique throughout the set and I’m definitely getting better with each session but I still need to work more on keeping an upright torso on the way up too and avoid leaning forward to work the quads primarily and not the glutes and back.
@@ParvParashar true how tall are you :) I’m 5 foot 10 so when I squat I can do it all quad dominant with out using my lower back hips it’s all quad focus can even do 30 reps in my first set could even do more 40 reps even because my quads are bigger and my core is contracted all the time during squats
@@willwilkinson8014 I’m 5 feet 11 inches. I’ve been more used to low bar squats since I started with them and I was more into powerlifting circles back then. So, I’ve been more conditioned to use my glutes and lower back. But ever since my interest shifted back to bodybuilding and I’ve become more and more passionate about it, I started focusing on high bar squats. I’ve always been more fascinated by high bar squats as it looks quite aesthetically pleasing and it’s certainly more effective for the quads. I’ve no issues going all the way down for the deep stretch but the glutes and back involvement is still higher than what’s ideal for quads. I’m still unlearning my old style and that’s why I’m struggling a little bit with the bodybuilding style squats.
Tom platz is so motivating. Everyone should have someone like Tom in their lives.
LEGend of bodybuilding.
True
World ain't that nice tho. That would be a blessing few get
He really is ends legs..real leg end
I already worked out today but while watching this video, my workout seemed like a warmup. I feel compelled me to do another even more intense workout.
Absolute Legende der Platz
Leon frage, ob da noch PLATZ für wen anders ist...
Leon -- 😂😂😂😂👎
@@lovis651 You tried to make people laugh with your puns...
( •_•) > ⌐■-■ > (⌐■_■)
...but no pun in ten did.
YEEEEEAAAAAAAAAH!!!
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I just love how around 29:45, the entire rest of the gym is silent, just standing and watching. They know something magic is happening!
Then toms like “now the only place to go from failure is to win”
Jesus Christ will come back soon and we don't have much time to turn to Him. He died for all of our sins so that we can be
forgiven. All we have to do is accept Him
into our lives and trust Him wholeheartedly. Nobody but Jesus can
save your soul. This might be your sign so
turn to Him today. He loves you
At 45 years old and lifting since my teens , I finally paid a competent trainer to teach me to squat and deal lift properly. We started with just the bar and worked up. I wish I learned that as a teen.
old man with sport passion is what motivate me
That's why he is called quadfather
You misspelled Legend
16:40 The iconic legendary line of Tom Platz
Disagree 15:46
Its 37:40 and its no debate
Everything he said is iconic.
Everyone needs a gym-buddy like Tom Platz...It's so nice to see how much he still loves the sport you can rly tell that he lived this sport since forever
His passion is amazing, you can tell he is absolutely loving it. Such an awesome guy.
This is the story of life kids. 30 years ago I'd dismiss his advice, and today I can vouch for Tom Platz's words. Pay attention, and apply this philosophy to everything you do in life.
This doesn't just apply to legs as well. Tom is such a genius of bodybuilding. He is a product of a golden age mindset that has been lost but can still be found with enough hard work.
I like how Tom counts 1-2-3-4-5 and then starts to count again 1-2-3-4-5 (instead of 6-10). I do this when I squat to psyche myself and help me finish my set.
Yeah. I've also seen him on the machines counting to 10, then start back at 1 again instead of counting 11, 12 and up to 20.
Shit me too
Age of Reason Same here . Watched this a year ago, and about 2 months after watching I adopted that style out of no where . So easy to go all out
Age of Reason I do that too
I go 12345 and 54321
Tom Platz is an amazing motivator and the end of the video he gave a breathtaking pep talk. He breeds motivation and believability into the human spirit.
"The final set, and the next set" What a legend
Für mich ist ganz klar warum Leute wie ein Tom Platz oder Arnold Schwarzenegger zu den besten gehören. Dieses Feuer in den Augen nach all den Jahren, wenn sie übers training reden...Mich rührt sowas fast zu Tränen ❤️👍✌️
Der liebe Tom Platz sollte dringend mal zum Zahnarzt.. ist nicht böse gemeint, ehrlich nicht. Er scheint auch einen leichten Kreuzbiss zu haben, das kann man mit Physiotherapie auch noch im hohen Alter richten...
Gott sei Dank haben wir Tchiba als geistigen Überflieger am Start :-)
Das behaupte ich doch gar nicht.
tränen in den augen hab ich wo anders, ich fands zum schluss krass, das waren doch 80kg..
dir ist also ehrlich nicht bewusst, dass wenn du User auf TH-cam mit einem gewissen Statement bewertest, es keine rückschlüsse auf deine eigene verhaltensweise gibt? aha... ok.. bist du autist??
"KILL ME!"
Lost it there but at the same time that sent shivers down my spine. The shocking, almost unreal passion from Platz is a sight to behold.
Was für ne krasse Legende! Tom Platz ist so motivierend, seine Worte reichen aus und nur durch das zuhören, glaubt man alles erreichen zu können.
When he kept saying 5 more reps... Damn!! I could feel that pain.