Teenage Bodybuilding Champion Jorge Betancourt joins the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast for Part 2 of his interview. Jorge explains why he stopped competing in bodybuilding contests at a young age and the pressure he was under to keep winning. Jorge also talks about his career as a businessman in the fitness industry including owning his own gym in Florida and starting his own supplement company Betancourt Nutrition. At the end of the podcast, host John Hansen reads an article from the May, 1990 issue of Muscular Development Magazine about Mike Quinn. <a href="https://www.bodybuildinglegendsshow.com/">Bodybuilding Legends Show website</a> <a href="https://www.johnhansenfitness.com/">John Hansen Fitness.com</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/john.hansen1">Facebook</a> <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/johnhansen1_/">Instagram</a> <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmfwj65WR_g0_uRRhKZlOfg?view_as=subscriber"> YouTube</a> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/creator-home">Support us on Patreon</a>

Teenage Bodybuilding Champion Jorge Betancourt joins the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast for Part 2 of his interview. Jorge explains why he stopped competing in bodybuilding contests at a young age and the pressure he was under to keep winning. Jorge also talks about his career as a businessman in the fitness industry including owning his own gym in Florida and starting his own supplement company Betancourt Nutrition. At the end of the podcast, host John Hansen reads an article from the May, 1990 issue of Muscular Development Magazine about Mike Quinn. Bodybuilding Legends Show website John Hansen Fitness.com Facebook Instagram YouTube Support us on Patreon

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Jorge Betancourt, Part 2

Teenage Bodybuilding Champion Jorge Betancourt talks about his amazing bodybuilding career for the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast. Jorge began training at 14 years old and his great symmetry and proportions allowed him to start winning teenage bodybuilding competitions at a young age. Jorge won the Teenage USA Championships and the Teenage Nationals before he was 19 years old. Jorge also won the overall title at the NPC Southern States while still a teenager, a record that still stands today. <a href="https://www.bodybuildinglegendsshow.com/">Bodybuilding Legends Show website</a> <a href="https://www.johnhansenfitness.com/">John Hansen Fitness website</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/john.hansen1">Facebook</a> <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/johnhansen1_/">Instagram</a> <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmfwj65WR_g0_uRRhKZlOfg?view_as=subscriber"> YouTube</a> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/johnhansen?alert=2">Patreon Support</a>

Teenage Bodybuilding Champion Jorge Betancourt talks about his amazing bodybuilding career for the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast. Jorge began training at 14 years old and his great symmetry and proportions allowed him to start winning teenage bodybuilding competitions at a young age. Jorge won the Teenage USA Championships and the Teenage Nationals before he was 19 years old. Jorge also won the overall title at the NPC Southern States while still a teenager, a record that still stands today. Bodybuilding Legends Show website John Hansen Fitness website Facebook Instagram YouTube Patreon Support

Jorge Betancourt - Teenage Bodybuilding Champion

Bodybuilding Photographer Garry Bartlett talks about the early friendship of Arnold Schwarzenegger and MuscleMag International publisher Bob Kennedy on Part 2 of his interview with the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast. Garry also talks about the time when Arnold sued Bob Kennedy and how their long relationship was on the verge of ending. Finally, Garry talks about the time he visited Arthur Jones in Deland, Florida to film some training sessions with the Mentzer brothers and Boyer Coe. At the end of the podcast, host John Hansen reads an article from the 1978 issue of Muscle Builder Magazine about Arnold Schwarzenegger that was reprinted from the Herald Examiner newspaper. <a href="https://www.bodybuildinglegendsshow.com/">Bodybuilding Legends Show website</a> <a href="https://www.johnhansenfitness.com/">John Hansen Fitness website</a> <a href="https://www.johnhansenfitness.com/seminars/">John Hansen Seminar</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/john.hansen1">Facebook</a> <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/johnhansen1_/">Instagram</a> <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmfwj65WR_g0_uRRhKZlOfg?view_as=subscriber"> YouTube</a>

Bodybuilding Photographer Garry Bartlett talks about the early friendship of Arnold Schwarzenegger and MuscleMag International publisher Bob Kennedy on Part 2 of his interview with the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast. Garry also talks about the time when Arnold sued Bob Kennedy and how their long relationship was on the verge of ending. Finally, Garry talks about the time he visited Arthur Jones in Deland, Florida to film some training sessions with the Mentzer brothers and Boyer Coe. At the end of the podcast, host John Hansen reads an article from the 1978 issue of Muscle Builder Magazine about Arnold Schwarzenegger that was reprinted from the Herald Examiner newspaper. Bodybuilding Legends Show website John Hansen Fitness website John Hansen Seminar Facebook Instagram YouTube

When Arnold Sued Bob Kennedy

Bodybuilding Photographer Garry Bartlett joins the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast to talk about the latest events in the world of Bodybuilding including the recent sale of the Mr. Olympia contest to Jake Wood. Garry also talks about the demise of the bodybuilding magazines due to social media, what it was like to work for Bob Kennedy and MuscleMag International Magazine. Finally, Garry talks about the 1982 Mr. Olympia, a contest that is not talked about much coming in the wake of the 1980 and 1981 Mr. Olympia contests. Garry gives his opinion on who should have won the Olympia in 1982, who got overlooked and who got a gift in their placing. <a href="https://www.bodybuildinglegendsshow.com/">Bodybuilding Legends Show website</a> <a href="https://www.johnhansenfitness.com/">John Hansen Fitness website</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/john.hansen1">Facebook Page</a> <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/bodybuildinglegendsshow/">Instagram Page</a> <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmfwj65WR_g0_uRRhKZlOfg?view_as=subscriber"> YouTube</a> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/johnhansen?alert=2">Support the website on Patreon</a>

Bodybuilding Photographer Garry Bartlett joins the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast to talk about the latest events in the world of Bodybuilding including the recent sale of the Mr. Olympia contest to Jake Wood. Garry also talks about the demise of the bodybuilding magazines due to social media, what it was like to work for Bob Kennedy and MuscleMag International Magazine. Finally, Garry talks about the 1982 Mr. Olympia, a contest that is not talked about much coming in the wake of the 1980 and 1981 Mr. Olympia contests. Garry gives his opinion on who should have won the Olympia in 1982, who got overlooked and who got a gift in their placing. Bodybuilding Legends Show website John Hansen Fitness website Facebook Page Instagram Page YouTube Support the website on Patreon

Garry Bartlett on the 1982 Mr. Olympia

Cory Everson, 6x Ms Olympia and one of the best women bodybuilders of all time, is the guest on the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast. Cory talks about how she started women's bodybuilding after her career as a college athlete ended, the influence of her ex-husband and coach Jeff Everson, the time she almost lost her leg due to a blood clot, the pressure she was under to win the Ms. Olympia each year, the incredible popularity of women's bodybuilding in the 1980's and her movie and television career after she stopped competing. <a href="https://www.bodybuildinglegendsshow.com/">Bodybuilding Legends Show website</a> <a href="https://www.johnhansenfitness.com/">John Hansen Fitness Website</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/john.hansen1">Facebook</a> <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/johnhansen1_/">Instagram</a> <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmfwj65WR_g0_uRRhKZlOfg?view_as=subscriber"> YouTube</a>

Cory Everson, 6x Ms Olympia and one of the best women bodybuilders of all time, is the guest on the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast. Cory talks about how she started women's bodybuilding after her career as a college athlete ended, the influence of her ex-husband and coach Jeff Everson, the time she almost lost her leg due to a blood clot, the pressure she was under to win the Ms. Olympia each year, the incredible popularity of women's bodybuilding in the 1980's and her movie and television career after she stopped competing. Bodybuilding Legends Show website John Hansen Fitness Website Facebook Instagram YouTube

Cory Everson

Frank Zane, 3 Time Mr. Olympia winner and one of the most popular and legendary bodybuilders of all time, is the featured guest this week on the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast. Frank talks about his competitive career including when he started training as a teen in Pennsylvania and then working his way up to winning the IFBB Mr. America and Mr. Universe in 1968. Frank also talks about training with Arnold and Dave Draper at Gold's Gym in the early 1970's, winning the NABBA Mr. Universe contest in 1970 and 1972, his rivalries with Franco Columbu and Chris Dickerson and winning the coveted Mr. Olympia title from 1977-1979. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/john.hansen1">Bodybuilding Legends Website</a> <a href="https://www.johnhansenfitness.com/">John Hansen Fitness website</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/john.hansen1">Facebook</a> <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/johnhansen1_/">Instagram</a> <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmfwj65WR_g0_uRRhKZlOfg?view_as=subscriber"> YouTube</a> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/johnhansen?alert=2">Support Us On Patreon</a> <a href="https://www.frankzane.com/">Frank Zane's website</a> <a href="https://www.oldschoollabs.com/">Old School Labs website</a> <a href="https://www.flalternativemeds.com/">Florida Alternative Medicine</a>

Frank Zane, 3 Time Mr. Olympia winner and one of the most popular and legendary bodybuilders of all time, is the featured guest this week on the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast. Frank talks about his competitive career including when he started training as a teen in Pennsylvania and then working his way up to winning the IFBB Mr. America and Mr. Universe in 1968. Frank also talks about training with Arnold and Dave Draper at Gold's Gym in the early 1970's, winning the NABBA Mr. Universe contest in 1970 and 1972, his rivalries with Franco Columbu and Chris Dickerson and winning the coveted Mr. Olympia title from 1977-1979. Bodybuilding Legends Website John Hansen Fitness website Facebook Instagram YouTube Support Us On Patreon Frank Zane's website Old School Labs website Florida Alternative Medicine  

Frank Zane

Roger Schwab, the head judge of the IFBB in the late 1970's, is the guest on the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast to talk about the beginning of Women's Bodybuilding and how popular it was with the mass media. Roger also talks about training with Mike Mentzer before the 1980 Mr. Olympia and the details about his unique training routine. Finally, Roger talks about the passing of Ed Corney, Franco Columbu, Jusup Wilkosz and Stacey Bentley in 2019. <a href="https://www.bodybuildinglegendsshow.com/">Bodybuilding Legends Show website</a> <a href="https://www.johnhansenfitness.com/">John Hansen Fitness website</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/john.hansen1">Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/">Instagram</a> <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmfwj65WR_g0_uRRhKZlOfg?view_as=subscriber"> YouTube</a>

Roger Schwab, the head judge of the IFBB in the late 1970's, is the guest on the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast to talk about the beginning of Women's Bodybuilding and how popular it was with the mass media. Roger also talks about training with Mike Mentzer before the 1980 Mr. Olympia and the details about his unique training routine. Finally, Roger talks about the passing of Ed Corney, Franco Columbu, Jusup Wilkosz and Stacey Bentley in 2019. Bodybuilding Legends Show website John Hansen Fitness website Facebook Instagram YouTube

Season 7, Episode 52 - Roger Schwab

In Part Three of the 2nd Anniversary Special on the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast, host John Hansen picks some clips from a collection of his favorite interviews over the last two years. Included in Part Three of the 2nd Anniversary Special, Jerry Brainum talks about meeting Arnold Schwarzenegger when he first arrived in America in 1968 and Arnold getting into a fight at Gold's Gym in the early 1970's, Franco Santoriello opens up about being addicted to drugs when he was competing in bodybuilding, Glenn Knerr talks about competing against freaky Tim Belknap and meeting the great Sergio Oliva for the first time. Also included is Jon Lloyd talking about some of the great bodybuilders he met while owning the Gold's Gym in San Francisco including Bob Reis, Boyer Coe, Bronston Austin and Mike Mentzer and Dale Ruplinger gets emotional talking about his comeback to competition in 1986 after tearing his bicep. <a href="https://www.bodybuildinglegendsshow.com/">Bodybuilding Legends Show website</a> <a href="https://www.johnhansenfitness.com/">John Hansen Fitness website</a> <a href="https://www.johnhansenfitness.com/seminars/">John Hansen Bodybuilding Seminar</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/john.hansen1">Facebook</a> <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/johnhansen1_/">Instagram</a> <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmfwj65WR_g0_uRRhKZlOfg?view_as=subscriber"> YouTube</a>

In Part Three of the 2nd Anniversary Special on the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast, host John Hansen picks some clips from a collection of his favorite interviews over the last two years. Included in Part Three of the 2nd Anniversary Special, Jerry Brainum talks about meeting Arnold Schwarzenegger when he first arrived in America in 1968 and Arnold getting into a fight at Gold's Gym in the early 1970's, Franco Santoriello opens up about being addicted to drugs when he was competing in bodybuilding, Glenn Knerr talks about competing against freaky Tim Belknap and meeting the great Sergio Oliva for the first time. Also included is Jon Lloyd talking about some of the great bodybuilders he met while owning the Gold's Gym in San Francisco including Bob Reis, Boyer Coe, Bronston Austin and Mike Mentzer and Dale Ruplinger gets emotional talking about his comeback to competition in 1986 after tearing his bicep. Bodybuilding Legends Show website John Hansen Fitness website John Hansen Bodybuilding Seminar Facebook Instagram YouTube

2nd Anniversary Special - Part Three

In Part Two of the 2nd Anniversary Special, the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast is looking back at some of our favorite shows over the last two years. Included in Part Two of the 2nd Anniversary Special are The Ed Corney Tribute with Roger Schwab talking about Corney's amazing performance at the 1977 Mr. Olympia, Pat Neve telling the story of meeting Arnold Schwarzenegger in 1973, Boyer Coe talking about meeting Sergio Oliva in 1966 and competing in the 1969 NABBA Mr. Universe, Jeff King explaining how he prepared to win the 1983 AAU Mr. America and Ken Sprague on how he purchased Gold's Gym in the 1970's and the filming of the movie "Pumping Iron" at Gold's in 1975. <a href="https://www.bodybuildinglegendsshow.com/">Bodybuilding Legends Website</a> <a href="https://www.johnhansenfitness.com/">John Hansen Fitness website</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/john.hansen1">Facebook</a> <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/johnhansen1_/">Instagram</a> <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmfwj65WR_g0_uRRhKZlOfg?view_as=subscriber"> YouTube</a> <a href="https://www.johnhansenfitness.com/seminars/">John Hansen Seminar - Tampa</a> <a href= "https://www.johnhansenfitness.com/fitness-challenge/">John Hansen Fitness Challenge</a>

In Part Two of the 2nd Anniversary Special, the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast is looking back at some of our favorite shows over the last two years. Included in Part Two of the 2nd Anniversary Special are The Ed Corney Tribute with Roger Schwab talking about Corney's amazing performance at the 1977 Mr. Olympia, Pat Neve telling the story of meeting Arnold Schwarzenegger in 1973, Boyer Coe talking about meeting Sergio Oliva in 1966 and competing in the 1969 NABBA Mr. Universe, Jeff King explaining how he prepared to win the 1983 AAU Mr. America and Ken Sprague on how he purchased Gold's Gym in the 1970's and the filming of the movie "Pumping Iron" at Gold's in 1975. Bodybuilding Legends Website John Hansen Fitness website Facebook Instagram YouTube John Hansen Seminar - Tampa John Hansen Fitness Challenge

2nd Anniversary Special - Part Two

The Bodybuilding Legends Podcast is celebrating its 2nd Anniversary with this Special Episode. Host John Hansen picks some of his favorite clips from interviews over the last year. Included in this Anniversary Special are Jerry Brainum talking about the 1966 Mr. Olympia with Larry Scott and Harold Poole, Phil Williams talking about his relationship with gym owner George Turner, John DeFendis talking about training with 1972 Mr. America Steve Michalik, Joey Fulco talking about training at Mr. America's Gym in New York, Manuel Perry talking about training at Gold's Gym for the first time and Steve Davis talking about training with Frank Zane in the summer of 1977. <a href="https://www.bodybuildinglegendsshow.com/">Bodybuilding Legends Show website</a> <a href="https://www.johnhansenfitness.com/">John Hansen Fitness website</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/john.hansen1">Facebook</a> <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/johnhansen1_/">Instagram</a> <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmfwj65WR_g0_uRRhKZlOfg?view_as=subscriber"> YouTube</a>

The Bodybuilding Legends Podcast is celebrating its 2nd Anniversary with this Special Episode. Host John Hansen picks some of his favorite clips from interviews over the last year. Included in this Anniversary Special are Jerry Brainum talking about the 1966 Mr. Olympia with Larry Scott and Harold Poole, Phil Williams talking about his relationship with gym owner George Turner, John DeFendis talking about training with 1972 Mr. America Steve Michalik, Joey Fulco talking about training at Mr. America's Gym in New York, Manuel Perry talking about training at Gold's Gym for the first time and Steve Davis talking about training with Frank Zane in the summer of 1977. Bodybuilding Legends Show website John Hansen Fitness website Facebook Instagram YouTube

2nd Anniversary Special - Part One

Bodybuilding Writer Jerry Brainum joins the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast to talk about the year 1989 in the Bodybuilding World. Jerry and host John Hansen talk about the 1989 NPC Nationals won by Troy Zuccolotto, the 1989 Night of the Champions won by Vince Taylor in his pro debut, the first ever Arnold Classic won by Rich Gaspari and the 1989 Mr. Olympia contest held in Rimini, Italy and won by Lee Haney (his 6th consecutive Mr. Olympia victory in a row).

Bodybuilding Writer Jerry Brainum joins the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast to talk about the year 1989 in the Bodybuilding World. Jerry and host John Hansen talk about the 1989 NPC Nationals won by Troy Zuccolotto, the 1989 Night of the Champions won by Vince Taylor in his pro debut, the first ever Arnold Classic won by Rich Gaspari and the 1989 Mr. Olympia contest held in Rimini, Italy and won by Lee Haney (his 6th consecutive Mr. Olympia victory in a row).

1989 In Review in Bodybuilding

Bodybuilding writer Jerry Brainum joins the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast to talk about the year 1979 in Bodybuilding. Jerry and host John Hansen talk about the 1979 Mr. America contest won by Ray Mentzer in the best shape of his life, the 1979 IFBB Mr. Universe where Jusup Wilkosz beat Ray Mentzer in the heavyweight class and Samir Bannout beat Ron Teufel in the light heavyweight class and the 1979 Mr. Olympia with Frank Zane winning his third title over Mike Mentzer. Jerry and John also talk about the NABBA Mr. Universe where Bertil Fox beat out Dave Johns in the Pro division and Ahmet Enulu beat out Tony Pearson in a close battle in the Amateur division. John's Info: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/john.hansen1">Facebook</a> <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/johnhansen1_/">Instagram</a> <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/bodybuildinglegendsshow/">Instagram Bodybuilding Legends</a> <a href="https://www.bodybuildinglegendsshow.com/">Bodybuilding Legends Show website</a> <a href="https://www.johnhansenfitness.com/">John Hansen Fitness.com</a>

Bodybuilding writer Jerry Brainum joins the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast to talk about the year 1979 in Bodybuilding. Jerry and host John Hansen talk about the 1979 Mr. America contest won by Ray Mentzer in the best shape of his life, the 1979 IFBB Mr. Universe where Jusup Wilkosz beat Ray Mentzer in the heavyweight class and Samir Bannout beat Ron Teufel in the light heavyweight class and the 1979 Mr. Olympia with Frank Zane winning his third title over Mike Mentzer. Jerry and John also talk about the NABBA Mr. Universe where Bertil Fox beat out Dave Johns in the Pro division and Ahmet Enulu beat out Tony Pearson in a close battle in the Amateur division. John's Info: Facebook Instagram Instagram Bodybuilding Legends Bodybuilding Legends Show website John Hansen Fitness.com

Season 7, Episode 50 - 1979 In Review

Bodybuilding Writer Jerry Brainum joins the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast to talk about the major events in Bodybuilding in 1969. Included in the discussion is the 1969 Mr. Olympia where Arnold and Sergio faced off for the very first time, Boyer Coe winning the 1969 AAU Mr. America and the NABBA Mr. Universe, Arnold winning the IFBB Mr. Universe and Jon DeCola winning the IFBB Mr. America. Jerry also talks about volatile New York bodybuilding crowds, Arnold's self confidence, Jim Haislop's genetic potential, Flex Magazine's centerfolds and Sergio Oliva's dominance in the 1960's. At the end of the podcast, host John Hansen reads an article from the April, 1970 issue of Muscle Builder/Power magazine called "From Where I Sat" about the 1969 Mr. Olympia written by Rick Wayne. John's Info: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/john.hansen1">Facebook</a> <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/johnhansen1_/">Instagram</a> <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmfwj65WR_g0_uRRhKZlOfg?view_as=subscriber"> YouTube</a> <a href="https://bodybuildinglegendsshow.com/">Bodybuilding Legends Show website</a> <a href="http://johnhansenfitness.com/">John Hansen Fitness.com</a>

Bodybuilding Writer Jerry Brainum joins the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast to talk about the major events in Bodybuilding in 1969. Included in the discussion is the 1969 Mr. Olympia where Arnold and Sergio faced off for the very first time, Boyer Coe winning the 1969 AAU Mr. America and the NABBA Mr. Universe, Arnold winning the IFBB Mr. Universe and Jon DeCola winning the IFBB Mr. America. Jerry also talks about volatile New York bodybuilding crowds, Arnold's self confidence, Jim Haislop's genetic potential, Flex Magazine's centerfolds and Sergio Oliva's dominance in the 1960's. At the end of the podcast, host John Hansen reads an article from the April, 1970 issue of Muscle Builder/Power magazine called "From Where I Sat" about the 1969 Mr. Olympia written by Rick Wayne. John's Info: Facebook Instagram YouTube Bodybuilding Legends Show website John Hansen Fitness.com

Bodybuilding History - 1969 in Review

Master Guest Poser Russ Testo is the guest on the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast. Russ is a natural bodybuilder who revolutionized bodybuilding posing with his unique routines featuring robot moves and lip syncing to popular songs by Michael Jackson and Prince. Russ was asked to guest pose at the Mr. Olympia in 1981 and 1986 by Arnold Schwarzenegger himself and he has spent the last four decades posing around the world. Russ talks about his experiences guest posing and the iconic figures he met in the bodybuilding world. At the end of the podcast, host John Hansen reads an article from the January, 1981 issue of IronMan Magazine called "Frank Zane - How He Trained" written by Garry Bartlett. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/john.hansen1">Facebook</a> <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/johnhansen1_/">Instagram</a> <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmfwj65WR_g0_uRRhKZlOfg?view_as=subscriber"> YouTube</a> <a href="https://bodybuildinglegendsshow.com/">Bodybuilding Legends Show website</a> <a href="http://johnhansenfitness.com/">John Hansen Fitness website</a> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/johnhansen?alert=2">Help Support the Podcast - Patreon</a>

Master Guest Poser Russ Testo is the guest on the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast. Russ is a natural bodybuilder who revolutionized bodybuilding posing with his unique routines featuring robot moves and lip syncing to popular songs by Michael Jackson and Prince. Russ was asked to guest pose at the Mr. Olympia in 1981 and 1986 by Arnold Schwarzenegger himself and he has spent the last four decades posing around the world. Russ talks about his experiences guest posing and the iconic figures he met in the bodybuilding world. At the end of the podcast, host John Hansen reads an article from the January, 1981 issue of IronMan Magazine called "Frank Zane - How He Trained" written by Garry Bartlett. Facebook Instagram YouTube Bodybuilding Legends Show website John Hansen Fitness website Help Support the Podcast - Patreon

Russ Testo

Host John Hansen interviews Rick Valente, Samir Bannout and Tom Platz at the legendary Gold's Gym in Venice, California on Memorial Day weekend in 2018. Rick Valente talks about training at Gold's Gym during its heyday in the 1980's, Samir Bannout talks about his journey from Lebanon to California and winning the Mr. Universe and Mr. Olympia and Tom Platz talks about his passion for bodybuilding, using a positive mindset to overcome his genetics and his magical year training for the 1981 Mr. Olympia. John's Info: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/john.hansen1">Facebook</a> <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/johnhansen1_/">Instagram</a> <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmfwj65WR_g0_uRRhKZlOfg?view_as=subscriber"> YouTube</a> <a href="https://bodybuildinglegendsshow.com/">Bodybuilding Legends Show website</a> <a href="http://johnhansenfitness.com/">John Hansen Fitness.com</a>

Host John Hansen interviews Rick Valente, Samir Bannout and Tom Platz at the legendary Gold's Gym in Venice, California on Memorial Day weekend in 2018. Rick Valente talks about training at Gold's Gym during its heyday in the 1980's, Samir Bannout talks about his journey from Lebanon to California and winning the Mr. Universe and Mr. Olympia and Tom Platz talks about his passion for bodybuilding, using a positive mindset to overcome his genetics and his magical year training for the 1981 Mr. Olympia. John's Info: Facebook Instagram YouTube Bodybuilding Legends Show website John Hansen Fitness.com

Valente, Bannout and Platz Interviews

This website is devoted to the Legends of Bodybuilding from the 1960’s to the 1990’s. Featuring extensive interviews with the Bodybuilding Stars from the Golden Age of the sport, the Bodybuilding Legends Show reveals the history of the sport of Bodybuilding through the careers of it’s most legendary stars. Learn about the competitions, the emotions and the motivations of the best bodybuilders in the world. Each interview is full of video clips and photographs from the legendary competitions as well as colorful recollections of the Bodybuilding Era during it’s classic years. Enjoy the best years of Bodybuilding on the Bodybuilding Legends Show website!

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