Top 5 Physiques Before Steroids Existed Natty Life 2024-09-27 | Exploring some of the most impressive forgotten physiques of the pre-steroid era.Old School Bodybuilding playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK7oVKkif-qXRDEob5MKbaT0KEZRe9niuFull video on Bobby Pandour: youtu.be/MZcuhW1KyOUGolden Era Bookworm's video on Billy Ralph: youtu.be/Zsuxr-gdJ5oTIMESTAMPS00:00 - Intro00:37 - Number 501:45 - Number 402:40 - Number 303:30 - Number 204:24 - Number 1
When Natural Bodybuilders were HUGE and HEALTHY Natty Life 2024-10-24 | Old School Bodybuilding playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK7oVKkif-qXRDEob5MKbaT0KEZRe9niu
Clancy Ross - King of Bodybuilders Natty Life 2024-10-16 | Old School Bodybuilding playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK7oVKkif-qXRDEob5MKbaT0KEZRe9niuClarence "Clancy" Ross was one of greatest natural bodybuilders of all time. In this video we explore his life and achievements.So You Want to Be a Muscle Man: youtu.be/GPP3-R1Yse8TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Early life01:18 - Military02:35 - Bodybuilding Career05:34 - Hollywood06:14 - Final Competitions07:13 - Measurements & Training09:25 - Legacy
The Crazy True Story of Bodybuilding’s First Show Natty Life 2024-10-02 | Robert Baraban Chest Expander: shop.handgripper.net/chest-expander.htmlCheck out Barbell FilmsYT: youtube.com/@BarbellFilmsInsta: instagram.com/barbellfilmsConor's website: physicalculturestudy.comOld School Bodybuilding playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK7oVKkif-qXRDEob5MKbaT0KEZRe9niuIn 1901, the world's first bodybuilding show took place, and it was organised by none other than Eugen Sandow, the father of modern bodybuilding. The competition was attended by 60 competitors, who each had to secure their place through a series of rigorous qualifier competitions, held across Great Britain. In the end, it ended up being a sellout success at London's Royal Albert Hall. Yet, difficulties faced by Eugen Sandow almost meant that the world's first bodybuilding show never took place. In this documentary, we take a look at how the competition came to be, from the build up, to the difficulties faced by Sandow, to the night of the event itself. From setting the foundations for competitive bodybuilding, to the birth of the iconic Sandow Trophy, designed in the image of Eugen Sandow, the first bodybuilding show was a highly influential in the history of bodybuilding. Thanks to the name and star status of Eugen Sandow, the event gained attention from audiences worldwide, and put bodybuilding on the map. When looking at the legacy of Eugen Sandow, it's hard to not see the first bodybuilding show in history as his most impressive accomplishment.TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Intro01:31 - The Competitors02:23 - The Build up04:39 - Sandow's Intentions07:13 - The Delays10:34 - The Judging Criteria12:08 - The Prize13:38 - The Attire14:46 - The Competition18:17 - The Winner21:57 - The Impact24:33 - The Lives of Murray, Cooper and Smythe34:20 - More Thoughts on the Competitors36:16 - The Future of Murray's Trophy37:30 - Really the First?
The Bronze Eras Greatest Weightlifting Battle Natty Life 2024-09-14 | Ernest Cadine and Charles Rigoulot were two legendary French weightlifters from the 1920s. This video explores their rivalry and legacies.Many of the images are sourced from the Bibliothèque nationale de France: https://gallica.bnf.fr/Old School Bodybuilding playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK7oVKkif-qXRDEob5MKbaT0KEZRe9niu
Alexander Zass - A Different Kind Of Strength Natty Life 2024-01-14 | A documentary covering the life, achievements and training methods of the great Alexander Zass. He was also known as Samson and "The Father of Isometric Training".Old School Bodybuilding playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK7oVKkif-qXRDEob5MKbaT0KEZRe9niuTIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Childhood05:17 - Early training08:13 - First contest10:28 - Becoming a strongman12:53 - World War 114:47 - Prisoner of war, isometrics and jailbreaks19:35 - Return to the circus22:07 - Training principles23:29 - Retirement and death
Why Were Ancient Aliens So Shredded? Natty Life 2023-12-31 | I don't think this will ever be topped 🤣Subscribe to: @aidaninsua
The Origins of Bodybuilding (Older than you think!) Natty Life 2023-12-26 | A brief exploration of some important figures in pre-Sandow physical culture history.Thank you to the The Strongman Project-Stark Center for providing some of the images: strongmanproject.comOther sources:starkcenter.org/igh/igh-v7/igh-v7-n2-n3/igh0703i.pdfhttps://jeronimomilo.com.ar/felice-napoli-primer-strongman/starkcenter.org/igh/igh-v4/igh-v4-n1/igh0401c.pdfTIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Professor Attila02:57 - Felice Napoli04:31 - Hippolyte Triat06:28 - Ancient Greeks
Statuesque Poses of Old School Bodybuilders Natty Life 2023-12-10 | A collection of early bodybuilders posing like ancient statues.Old School Bodybuilding playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK7oVKkif-qXRDEob5MKbaT0KEZRe9niuCredit and my gratitude to the Stark Center's Strongman Project for providing many of the photos used in this video: strongmanproject.com
STRONGEST Silver Era Bodybuilder Natty Life 2023-12-04 | Marvin Eder full documentary: youtu.be/O8MfkmBWaXw
Modern Lessons From Early Bodybuilders Natty Life 2023-11-24 | Old School Bodybuilding playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK7oVKkif-qXRDEob5MKbaT0KEZRe9niuTIMESTAMPS00:00 - Intro00:22 - Building muscle is simple02:28 - Genetics, T levels & the natty limit04:30 - More than just hypertrophy
Does Sandows Light Dumbbell System Actually Work? Natty Life 2023-11-19 | Is it possible to achieve the muscularity of the great Eugen Sandow using just 5 pound dumbbells?Old School Bodybuilding playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK7oVKkif-qXRDEob5MKbaT0KEZRe9niuMore on the Light Dumbbell System by:@ForgottenFitness - youtube.com/watch?v=ZFXySG1Vv94@Tims_Gym - youtube.com/watch?v=i8XsKvAf7Us@GoldenEraBookworm - youtube.com/watch?v=tzkfjpUj_pM
Joan Rhodes - From Homeless Girl to Superstar Strongwoman Natty Life 2023-11-12 | An exploration of the life and achievements of history's most glamorous strongwoman.More videos like this in my Old School Strongwomen playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK7oVKkif-qUxmkGXkdu-oCec_DdvZJHUA big thank you to Triona Holden and her book "An Iron Girl in a Velvet Glove: The Life of Joan Rhodes". Please check it out if you are interested in learning more about Joan Rhodes.
The Mighty Leopard Skins of Old School Strongmen Natty Life 2023-10-11 | A quick video covering the fashion choices of early bodybuilders and strongmen. Why did so many of them choose to perform and pose wearing clothes with leopard prints?Old School Bodybuilding playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK7oVKkif-qXRDEob5MKbaT0KEZRe9niuSpanish channel: @NattyLifeES Second channel: @mynattylife 'Fierce: The History of Leopard Print' by Jo Weldon (the book I reference): books.google.es/books/about/Fierce.html?id=a6ktswEACAAJ&source=kp_book_description&redir_esc=y
Bob Peoples - The Greatest Deadlifter of All Time? Natty Life 2023-10-05 | Exploring the life and achievements of Bob Peoples, a relatively unknown early powerlifter who set records which stood for decades. His methods were very unique and he is credited with multiple inventions which we still use today. A true legend of the Iron Game.Old School Bodybuilding playlist - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK7oVKkif-qXRDEob5MKbaT0KEZRe9niuSpanish channel - @NattyLifeES Further reading:Bob Peoples: Super Deadlifter by Terry Todd and Paul Anderson - starkcenter.org/igh/igh-v15/igh-v15-n1/igh1501p20.pdfIron Man Magazine April-May 1952 - goldenerabookworm.com/product-page/ironman-magazine-volume-11-no-6-ebookLifter Profile: Bob Peoples by Arid DeMarco - affectinggravity.blogspot.com/2013/12/lifter-profile-bob-peoples.htmlDeveloping Physical Strength by Bob Peoples - superstrengthtraining.com/developing-physical-strength-bob-peoplesTIMESTAMPS00:00 - Intro & Childhood01:11 - DYI Barbell & Early Training02:42 - First Competition & WW203:54 - Road To 700 Pounds05:40 - His Greatest Lift06:32 - His Physique & Fun Anecdote07:37 - Inventions10:10 - Technique & Training12:21 - Conclusion
WTF Happened To Bodybuilding?? Natty Life 2023-09-25 | A critique of Sam Sulek, steroid use normalization and modern bodybuilding in general.Second channel: @mynattylife Spanish channel: @NattyLifeES Natty Talk playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK7oVKkif-qXTNjydLHGnijYLPk8JEGMd
Bronze Era Muscle Control Was On Another Level Natty Life 2023-09-02 | A brief introduction to the lost art of Muscle Control.Old School Bodybuilding playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK7oVKkif-qXRDEob5MKbaT0KEZRe9niuSecond channel: @mynattylifeSpanish channel: @NattyLifeES TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Intro00:40 - What is Muscle Control?01:26 - Otto Arco01:47 - Indian bodybuilders doing freaky abdominal isolations02:48 - Alan Mead spinal erector isolation05:25 - Maxick, Monte Saldo & Billy Ralph06:46 - Muscle control in the Silver Era07:11 - Modern examples & Nauli Kriya
How The Hell Did Steve Reeves Win The 1950 Mr. Universe? Natty Life 2023-08-12 | A deep dive into the 1950 Mr. Universe and the events leading up to Steve Reeves' final victory before retirement.Old School Bodybuilding playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK7oVKkif-qXRDEob5MKbaT0KEZRe9niuWhen Did Bodybuilders Start Using Steroids? - youtu.be/MupFMhiSlJkEugen Sandow - youtu.be/Sm7esmcE36cSteve Reeves - youtu.be/h_rE80b7k7Y
History Of The Chest Expander Natty Life 2023-07-31 | The Chest Expander is a mostly forgotten piece of bodybuilding equipment which even predates the barbell. In this video we take a brief look at the history of the Chest Expander as well as some modern applications.If you're interested in buying one, this website sells the highest quality ones available on the market at the moment (as far as I'm aware): shop.handgripper.net@AlexLeonidas Chest Expander workout: youtu.be/o1BpPPL6AWk@GoldenEraBookworm covering Fred Rollon's workouts: youtu.be/KJ88uSKORPsOld School Bodybuilding playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK7oVKkif-qXRDEob5MKbaT0KEZRe9niu
Charmion - Most Muscular Bronze Era Woman Natty Life 2023-04-16 | An exploration of the life and achievements of Laverie Vallee, AKA Charmion.Support the channel and get early, ad free access to future videos: patreon.com/NattyLifeOld School Bodybuilding playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK7oVKkif-qXRDEob5MKbaT0KEZRe9niu
The Legendary Strength of Bronze Era Lifters Natty Life 2023-03-31 | An exploration of the most legendary feats of strength from the Bronze Era.The Mighty Atom: youtu.be/Z2l4Lxphi1wMilo Steinborn: youtu.be/YL4-fO6unkwSupport my research on Patreon: patreon.com/NattyLifeOld School Bodybuilding playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK7oVKkif-qXRDEob5MKbaT0KEZRe9niuSecond channel: @mynattylife Please support these channels that are keeping old school strongman lifts alive:@atlaspowershrugged @Oldtimenattylife TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Intro00:52 - Hermann Görner04:04 - Katie Brumbach (Sandwina)05:58 - Louis Cyr07:42 - Louis Uni (Apollon)09:27 - Arthur Saxon12:14 - Honorable Mentions
Silver Era Bodybuilders Were NOT NATURAL?? Natty Life 2023-03-22 | A collaboration with @GoldenEraBookworm where we discuss the implications of some new evidence relating to Silver Era bodybuilders being interested in testosterone.Golden Era Bookworm's video presenting the evidence: youtu.be/7QGH_HggjqQSupport the channel and get early ad free access to these video: patreon.com/NattyLifeMy second channel: @mynattylifeTIMESTAMPS00:00 - Intro02:34 - Summary of the evidence04:21 - Early advertisements in muscle magazines13:50 - Evidence of interest, but what about usage?16:09 - Did testosterone build Silver Era physiques?20:49 - Differences between Bronze & Silver Era physiques31:22 - Why did they search for better hormones?39:17 - It wasn't seen as a "steroid" or "PED"43:33 - Modern interviews with Silver Era bodybuilders49:13 - Acknowledging the nuance of the discussion50:05 - How has our perception of the Silver Era changed?58:26 - Conclusion
When Did Bodybuilders Start Using Steroids? Natty Life 2023-03-10 | A deep dive into the early history, discovery and use of steroids. Specifically we attempt to figure out whether Silver Era bodybuilders were still natural. Steve Reeves, John Grimek, George Eiferman, Clancy Ross, Reg Park, Alan Stephan, Jack Dellinger, John Farbotnik, Roy Hilligen and others were all phenomenal bodybuilders from the 1940s and early 1950s. Is it possible that they used something? Was testosterone available to them?Old School Bodybuilding playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK7oVKkif-qXRDEob5MKbaT0KEZRe9niuSupport the channel and get early, ad free access to future videos: patreon.com/NattyLifeSecond channel: @mynattylife TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Intro01:14 - Synthesis of testosterone01:38 - Performance enhancers before testosterone?03:28 - Brown-Séquard Elixir and other drugs04:26 - First isolation of androsterone and testosterone05:31 - Was the Bronze Era natty?05:56 - When did testosterone hit the market?09:17 - But the Germans used steroids in WW2, right?09:39 - The Male Hormone book by Paul De Kruis11:35 - Testosterone becomes available12:02 - Was the Silver Era natty?12:44 - 1954 World Weightlifting Championship13:50 - Dr. John Ziegler's experiments on York Barbell crew14:13 - Ziegler and CIBA's development of Dianabol15:43 - Was the Golden Era natty?16:34 - Summary and conclusion
Why Did Bronze Era Lifters Have Flat Chests? Natty Life 2023-02-25 | On our quest to figure out why Bronze Era lifters had small chests, we explore the history of the bench press and the aesthetic inspirations of early bodybuilders.Old School Bodybuilding playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK7oVKkif-qXRDEob5MKbaT0KEZRe9niuSupport the channel and get early, ad free access to future videos: patreon.com/NattyLifeSecond channel: @mynattylife
The Mighty Atom & The World’s Strongest Hair Natty Life 2023-02-21 | An exploration of the life and achievements of Joseph Greenstein, also known as The Mighty Atom.Support my research on Patreon: patreon.com/NattyLifeOld School Bodybuilding playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK7oVKkif-qXRDEob5MKbaT0KEZRe9niuTIMESTAMPS00:00 - Intro00:53 - Early Life10:43 - Becoming The Mighty Atom14:49 - Unbelievable Feats of Strength17:42 - Conclusion
Marvin Eder & The 515 Pound Bench Press Natty Life 2023-02-09 | An exploration of the life, achievements and tragic early retirement of Marvin Eder. One of the greatest strength athletes of all time.Support me on Patreon and get early access future videos: patreon.com/NattyLifeOld School Bodybuilding playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK7oVKkif-qXRDEob5MKbaT0KEZRe9niuGolden Era Bookworm interviews with Marvin:youtu.be/sST4-WoTf9cyoutu.be/4e7mhxSNiRgyoutu.be/JxbSxrKap1kyoutu.be/ypHPRwidYn8youtu.be/X60oGZ9TRtUAutographed photos available at:goldenerabookworm.com(Proceeds go to Marvin's family)Mind Force Radio interview with Marvin:youtu.be/mzPdsHtLSeMBodybuilding.com interview with Marvin:bodybuilding.com/fun/drobson304.htm
100k! Thank you :) Natty Life 2023-02-06 | Patreon: patreon.com/NattyLifeSecond channel: youtube.com/channel/UCWiZKkWHKu9iaxzf7E7D3HQ
Luisita Leers - The Air Queen Natty Life 2023-02-04 | An exploration of the life and achievements of Luisita Leers.Support my research on Patreon: patreon.com/NattyLifeOld School Bodybuilding playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK7oVKkif-qXRDEob5MKbaT0KEZRe9niuSecond channel: youtube.com/@mynattylife
Bronze Era Bodybuilding Diet - What Did They Eat? Natty Life 2023-01-26 | A brief exploration of what the diets of most Bronze Era Bodybuilders would have looked like. Things were simpler before junk food, fad diets, calorie counting and obsession over protein.Old School Bodybuilding playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK7oVKkif-qXRDEob5MKbaT0KEZRe9niuTIMESTAMPS:00:00 - General Remarks02:38 - Eugen Sandow03:37 - George Hackenschmidt05:29 - Conclusion
Vulcana - Strength, Beauty, Heroism & Tragedy Natty Life 2023-01-21 | An exploration of the life and achievements of Kate Williams, also known as Vulcana.Old School Bodybuilding playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK7oVKkif-qXRDEob5MKbaT0KEZRe9niuVulcana website: web.archive.org/web/20190821012732/http://vulcanaonline.com
The best bronze era arms? Natty Life 2023-01-14 | Old School Bodybuilding playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK7oVKkif-qXRDEob5MKbaT0KEZRe9niu
