When you think you're done, totally Done - You have at least 5 More.

[EnhancedFatGrappler]

I love Tom Platz, and his way of using Intensity for Training, especially Legs. Have stumbled upon this famous video of him with David Hoffmann (a bit late to the Party, I know)

However, I wonder how would you incorporate this in your overall Training? If I did a Squat Session like this, I would need at least a week to recover, and the other leg sessions would have to be more simple, straight set work, or otherwise I just cannot recover and will get either injured or sick.

Like once a week? Twice a month, like he eluded to in the beginning? Or every Month, and do more "less insane" Leg training in between?

Super motivational just watching, my legs will get torched later in my leg session.

 

[FK86]

Platz's antics are for the camera. Before Cutler, before Shawn Ray, Platz knew the value of marketing himself. He also endorsed/had his name on plenty in that regard. The video of him supporting hypnosis and doing leg extensions is a good example of ridiculous.

 

[st114]

I train legs every time like there is a gun to my head. My volume, lots of reps, multiple widowmaker sets, supersets/RP/drop sets. I have legitimate anxiety going to the gym to train legs

Before I would be in the fetal position on my couch for hours after every leg day. Over time the body adapts

 

[alfresco]

Platz's antics are for the camera. Before Cutler, before Shawn Ray, Platz knew the value of marketing himself. He also endorsed/had his name on plenty in that regard. The video of him supporting hypnosis and doing leg extensions is a good example of ridiculous.

I have seen Tom train (not legs) at his best and it wasn’t for the camera.

The leg extensions, his style, crazy to me too. For the camera, I don’t know I wasn’t there for other sessions.

 

[d4ve]

I train legs every time like there is a gun to my head. My volume, lots of reps, multiple widowmaker sets, supersets/RP/drop sets. I have legitimate anxiety going to the gym to train legs

Before I would be in the fetal position on my couch for hours after every leg day. Over time the body adapts

Love it. Sometimes that anxiety gets to you, and you almost start to yearn for a break...then you get one week here or there when you don't go as hard for whatever reason, and you miss it like crazy.

I hope I can always train hard, even when I'm no longer progressing physique-wise. There's nothing like it.

 

[Flocci]

its a good mindset to have as a noob, but after youve been doing that for 5-10 years, you know when you dont have 5 reps more, LOL.

Dont be a bitch and go hard, but dont forget that you have to recover too

 

[qbkilla]

I love Tom Platz, and his way of using Intensity for Training, especially Legs. Have stumbled upon this famous video of him with David Hoffmann (a bit late to the Party, I know)

However, I wonder how would you incorporate this in your overall Training? If I did a Squat Session like this, I would need at least a week to recover, and the other leg sessions would have to be more simple, straight set work, or otherwise I just cannot recover and will get either injured or sick.

Like once a week? Twice a month, like he eluded to in the beginning? Or every Month, and do more "less insane" Leg training in between?

Super motivational just watching, my legs will get torched later in my leg session.

I know I've beat it like a dead horse...but I miss the days when this was the accepted way to train. Smash a bodypart 1x a week then let it rest. Now you hardly see it. Even the older guys at the gym you see them hitting legs, then biceps, then delts.

 

[bbxtreme]

I know I've beat it like a dead horse...but I miss the days when this was the accepted way to train. Smash a bodypart 1x a week then let it rest. Now you hardly see it. Even the older guys at the gym you see them hitting legs, then biceps, then delts.

This is still how we train. At least the serious guys anyway. @st114 was spot on. I wouldn't want to train any other way.

 

[hawkmoon]

I know I've beat it like a dead horse...but I miss the days when this was the accepted way to train. Smash a bodypart 1x a week then let it rest. Now you hardly see it. Even the older guys at the gym you see them hitting legs, then biceps, then delts.

There have been many accepted ways of training.
This older guys likes a two way split, others like different models.

Train as hard as you can and as often as you within your recovery limits ands you will grow.

 

[NeveReveN]

I love Tom Platz, and his way of using Intensity for Training, especially Legs. Have stumbled upon this famous video of him with David Hoffmann (a bit late to the Party, I know)

However, I wonder how would you incorporate this in your overall Training? If I did a Squat Session like this, I would need at least a week to recover, and the other leg sessions would have to be more simple, straight set work, or otherwise I just cannot recover and will get either injured or sick.

Like once a week? Twice a month, like he eluded to in the beginning? Or every Month, and do more "less insane" Leg training in between?

Super motivational just watching, my legs will get torched later in my leg session.

What worked for Tom Platz pretty much only worked for Tom Platz’s legs. The rest of his body never came close to matching his legs. I recall seeing him train at Gold’s in Santa Monica, squatting. He had 225 on the bar and did one long continuous set of squats as easily as if he were just doing a cardio session on the bike. I didn’t count but he must have done 100 reps, easily, all one set, never stopped moving, and it appeared nearly effortless.

He’s a freak when it comes to legs. But that same training style didn’t make the rest of his body nearly as freaky.

I wouldn’t suggest training like he advocates. It’s a recipe for ruined joints later in life. He’s just genetically gifted to have gotten away with all the crazy stuff he did.

 

[AllOkJumpmaster]

There have been many accepted ways of training.
This older guys likes a two way split, others like different models.

Train as hard as you can and as often as you within your recovery limits ands you will grow.

THE answer

 

[comedycentral]

I remember as a youngster doing the super squats Peary rader 20 rep squat routine. Only one time I truly took 3 plates a side to total failure at 17 reps. Back was on fire, lungs burning and getting light headed because I had a tight weight belt on. I dropped down for the 18th and just collapsed against the safeties. Then kind of just laid there paralysed not sure what to do.

 

[kastro]

I remember as a youngster doing the super squats Peary rader 20 rep squat routine. Only one time I truly took 3 plates a side to total failure at 17 reps. Back was on fire, lungs burning and getting light headed because I had a tight weight belt on. I dropped down for the 18th and just collapsed against the safeties. Then kind of just laid there paralysed not sure what to do.

Did you drink the gallon of milk?

 

[3BILLS]

I know I've beat it like a dead horse...but I miss the days when this was the accepted way to train. Smash a bodypart 1x a week then let it rest. Now you hardly see it. Even the older guys at the gym you see them hitting legs, then biceps, then delts.

Doesn't have to be so black and white man

When I dead lift I'm extremely fired up and going balls to the wall

Would I deadlift like this twice a week? No

Doesn't mean I cant use machines for highers reps and train extremely hard a few days later

 

[Scuncknuts]

My coworker was asking me if I was hung over. No really I had an insane leg day, that's why I'm a lazy fuck today.

 

[comedycentral]

Did you drink the gallon of milk?

I’ve always drank raw milk for as long as I can remember. Not a gallon though. 1 litre a day tops.

 

[Dens228]

There have been many accepted ways of training.
This older guys likes a two way split, others like different models.

Train as hard as you can and as often as you within your recovery limits ands you will grow.

Truth right there.........
Getting older takes it's toll. Those who don't believe it aren't there. I've been very active my entire life. Some of that activity is helping me still feel young, some of that activity makes me feel like I'm 100 years old.
Trying to tell youngsters that you can't stop time is like trying to explain your endless love for your children and grandchildren to someone who thinks their dog is the same as having kids...........lol

 

[thethinker48]

Tik Tok Science based lifters would die 17 deaths before hitting Tom Platz's definition of failure lol

 

[Big Dave Smith]

“You have 5 more shitty reps with compromised technique”

I absolutely never try to “wreck” myself in the gym unnecessarily. Sets to failure? Sure. Progressive overload? Yes.

But, bodybuilding is building a mountain with layers of paint. It’s a slow process that accumulates over time.

People have idealistic and emotional ties to training like a madman, but it’s not going to be the reason you grow. It’s also virtue signaling to say how hard you train. Makes people angry when you question it.

Technique. Progression. Recovery. Adherence.

 

[IFBBProDomCardone]

Training with Oscar Ardon, you would think your done, than be told 20 more lol