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Mike what is your take on artificial sweetners like sucrulose?it's in a lot of pre workouts,like greg fake douchett loves it in all of his products,the guy is a complete sociopath,as soon as you said he puts on that parrot voice intentionally he stopped and sounds normalish in his vids,he is 2 faced you were right
I saw Lou at a comic con in the late 90's. He was at a booth in a random corner, and no one was at it. I got up the nerve to go over to him. I told him about my Dad and how we loved watching The Incredible Hulk together. He was So kind and nice. The conversation switched to weight lifting . Being a 20 year old bean pole, I was dismissive of lifting weights. He told me to start small and don't set unrealistic goals. I thought about that conversation that night and bought my first bench and weights. That man changed my life. Thx Lou.
Lou suffered a severe hearing loss during his childhood and was bullied because of it. He has the speech patterns that are often typical of such conditions, and wore hearing aids for most of his life (I believe he now has cochlear implants). Props to him for overcoming a severe disability and bullying to become one of the greatest bodybuilders ever.
We already know about his hearing impairment. What's your point? It certainly didn't hinder him from becoming a national treasure. He's a legend. Period.
@its_dey_mate When I spoke about ( WE) Meaning the people who were formally aware of lou and his medical issues. The majority of those who hadn't known isn't the demographic of folks I was talking about, either. Put on your thinking cap for a second. 😉
@@Coming4you-i3h And if you partake in the thinking-cap-wearing thing we got going on here, you would understand that the "we" is such a minority that your first comment dismissing OP is rather unneeded, as many more people would find that info interesting.
@its_dey_mate 😂😂😂 Is that supposed to be your: " Let him have it moment?" The amount of effort it must've taken you to fire back with that response perhaps you should have known you was never a part of: " THE COMMUNITY OF PEOPLE WHO HAD KNOWN ABOUT LOU'S DISABILITY. Well congratulations 🎊 Now you know Lou ferrigno had this disability in his left ear since he was an infant.
Even then, Ferrigno did all of the voice work for cgi Hulk up until Thor Ragnarok. Man embodied that character so well he was still a part of the role 40 years after the paint.
@@JoshBenwareArnold’s still big but he abused his body a lot over the years, relied a little too much on gear and had to have major heart surgery. He still looks pretty decent. Lou, on the other hand, looks awesome.
Lou had one of best genetics and cleanest physiques in bodybuilding ever. At 6"5 and being built like that??? Massive, symmetrical and cut. Incredible!!
Slept on because he’s not at the forefront of social media. Out of site, out of mind. He’s one of the greatest of all time. The Incredible Hulk is a legend.
I think that Lou Ferrigno is underrated mainly because on Pumping Iron he is depicted as "stupid", and Arnold as "intelligent". Ironic. Edit: I'm not saying that Arnold is stupid :D
I own a gym in Virginia that uses this style of programming in a group setting. I want to say thank you Dr. Mike and the whole RP team for the content you have put out and the impact it has had on my coaching and the impact is has had on my clients lives. I pride my programming on increasing the longevity of my clients. "I want you to be fit enough to roll around in the grass with your grandchildren when you're 80, not squat 800 lbs one time in your life" Full range, strength/hypertrophy training like this with mutli-domain metabolic conditioning are the answer to the test. Thank you much for the work you guys do, it is changing.... saving.... lives. Honor Bound FIT
I met Lou Ferrigno once , he was getting a neck massage from who I assume was his assistant. He was about 4x her size and made the table look like a dinner plate
Lou Ferrigno was my idol as a kid in the 80s. When I was around 13, I got his autograph at a convention in Montreal. I was absolutely in awe of that man and was walking tall after shaking his hand. I’m in my 50s and I still remember that day as if it were yesterday.
I grew up watching the incredible hulk with Lou Ferrigno. As a lil skinny kid living in BFE I was blown away at the size of him. Over the years I have seen videos of interviews with his dad, him talking about being bullied because of hearing loss, I don't believe I've ever come across anything showing him being anything other then polite and fairly humble. He may not be the biggest or best bodybuilder ever, but I'd say he's done a helluva job at winning at life and he deserves all the good things that come his way.
I met Lou during his comeback. He was +330lbs about 4 weeks out and already shredded. He ended up over dieting. The veins in his biceps are the size of my pinkies
@@MadChiller he was 304lbs on stage in 92. In Pumping Iron during the 1975 Mr O, Arnold was 228lbs. Lou also was spending thousands on HGH and steroids and rumors of calf implants
I am so happy i found this channel. After 10+ years of training and kind of just going through the motions, im actually finding enjoyment in trying to improve my technique and fitness again. Amazing content.
And unlike Mike whose philosophy has been dissproven(volume training has been tested ALOT and found to be ideal for both naturals and enhanced) Lou was correct about most things.
the crazy is that Lou Ferigno in those videos was not 20-25 years of age any more. he never slacked off, he worked for being in shape all his life! and kept at it!
Lous return in the early 90s was the greatest come back in Body Building history... Dude had some wild genetics for mass. Your ego is your greatest enemy in many situations in and out of the gym. Develop a strong ego when you need to dig in and do what you need to do... but always have the ability to check your ego so you don't make a stupid decision.
As a physical therapist and athletic trainer I have to agree with you on Lou being very wise/intelligent. I wish I had of done that in my younger years bc I wound up with one shoulder injury, three knee injuries and eventually a torn pectoral muscle. So hence what led me into the field I’m in. I tell all my student athletes your only competitor in the gym is yourself.
I met Lou Ferrigno at a comic book convention. I was so starstruck. I didn’t know what to say to him, but he was very kind and shook my hand and helped me select a picture to autograph. He was so incredibly large. His hands are even big. I looked like a pygmy. This was Lou Ferrigno in his early 60s. I couldn’t imagine what he was like at peak.
The folks who've been involved with both aspects of the culture -- comic books & fitness/bodybuilding -- are few & far between. Lou is a damn legend for sure. Signed, a comic book nerd who also lifts weights 😅
He charged you for the photo right? He's known among those card signing venues as a complete dick if you try to take a photo without paying him $20. Fact.
@@bobcaygeon975He’s there all day. It’s the same for other actors or actresses who go to conventions and lose out on work. Usually they also have to pay for their own food and hotel. So $20 for an autograph is not a big deal. Personal opinion, they need to make a profit somehow.
Is it not a fact that a person is expected to pay for a signed photo? I wouldn't imagine famous people turn up to conventions to give away free autographs, it's a paying job.
Having the good fortune of meeting Lou at a convention here in Australian I can say he is a humble, patient, nice guy. Growing up watching the Incredible Hulk and pumping iron I can say meeting your heroes sometimes doesn’t disappoint. Lou was extremely friendly and talkative. Such a gentleman. I luckily have a photo together to remember the day. I’m 6’2” and 200lb and he made me feel small. Great guy.
there is a reason Lou is a legend! Maybe the current breed of Jim rats wasn’t aware until this video, but us old guys who were lifting in the 80s have always known Lou is one of the greatest. I got to watch him speak in a casual setting at the Mr. Olympia decades ago and “meeting a hero” did not disappoint.. .
It’s so easy to get caught up in MORE MORE MORE…but it’s also easy to listen to what your body is telling you…you know when you are challenging yourself…
After watching your videos and having the rp hypertrophy... I'm finally getting gains in the late 40s without getting injured like I used to. Great info always
Lou is one of my favorite bodybuilders. His size and symmetry are insane steroids or not. Takes a lot of work to get that big in contest shape and he was terrifying to me as a kid in the nbc hulk reunion movies
Dr. Mike is getting really creative with placing sponsored stuff in the video. Did not see the Versa Grip coming and did not mind it while it was there. Well played, sir. Also, it's always great to see Dr. Mike pleased with a subject instead of enraged by bad technique.
Can we talk about Lou in the 70s vs the 90s Comeback. Name another bodybuilder was to tier in the golden era. And comes back in the 90s looking totally modern at the time. Gotta be damn near goat status
I was explaining something like this to my girlfriend. We have basically known everything needed to understand how to get in incredible physical shape for decades. We are still learning a little bit but once you know the basics it's just getting in the gym not eating to self abuse and doing that over long periods of time.
@@JdotCarver "We" meaning humanity has the information available. And yes I know and agree there's a lot of disinformation. But people who seek the information it's there. It's not like cold fusion where no one knows how to make it work.
Lou F. scared me shitless as the Hulk. I remember hiding behind a couch as a kid as my brothers watched the transformation into the Hulk. Looking back, he was in some strongman competitions as well. The guy can do anything.
I think I'm realizing that Dr. Mike is really great to watch, not only because he has an incredibly solid range of knowledge and applies pragmatic wisdom constantly, but also because it feels like we're being consulted in private by a Jewish mafia don xD Don Mike, thank you as always for your impeccable analysis. I never heard more praise for any bodybuilder than I did for Lou, he was like MF Doom, he was your favorite bodybuilder's favorite bodybuilder.
It’s easy to tear a person down and be entertaining. It’s harder to be uplifting and informative and still be as entertaining. Dr Mike has the RUclips thing down
@@rovan8348 haha I think your right, Mike could talk about CGI Hulk's genetic potential and take him through a workout where he uses less weight than he normally does
Re: 3:30. I know that a little self deprecation is part of the humor for the channel, but I just wanted to say that when you spend your life and career around the top 1% of the 1%, it can give you a warped view of your own body. You've worked hard for years and built a very impressive physique, and I'm sure most people would agree.
I literally had a dream the other night with Dr Mike in it. He was teaching the basics of hypertrophy to elementary school kids… and that’s when I knew it was all just a dream
I was listening to Jay Cutler talk about dumbbell pullovers and he referenced your hand grip. For back have a close hand grip, like you're pulling a rope. For chest have a spread hand grip, like you're pushing the weight. I still find back easier though, and need to really focus on the mind/muscle connection for chest.
If you remember "Pumping Iron" you might remember a scene when Lou is doing shoulder presses with his dad? I think his dad asked him if he wanted more weight on the barbell. And Lou yells and vis voice goes really high pitched. I think he said "MORE WEIGHT! GONNA BEAT'EM!" Talking about Schwarzenegger. My friends and I used to yell that at each other all the time.
I was just introduced to your work thanks to the podcast you did with Steven Bartlett -- thank you for such a wonderful interview! At the end you mentioned you would love to talk about body dysmorphia, so I wanted to write and ask if you would consider making a video on this subject. As a professional ballet dancer, I am only just now really realizing that I've dealt with body dysmorphia since I was very young. I would love learn your thoughts on the subject. Thanks for doing what you do!
Never really been into the gym stuff but I ended up on deaths door after a severe blood infection and a 5ft 10” guy became 69kgs! With clothes on and soaking wet! I’ve joined myself a gym and watch RP religiously. This is gonna suuuuuck getting myself into some semblance of “jacked”. Lol. Big fan of the Channel Dr Mike and Scott the video guy. (Keep up the phenomenal work) all the best from Scotland guys. 🏴
I was a kid In the 70s. I really believe Lou was thought to be disabled and or low functioning , which is absolutely not true. In fact he heroically pushed himself to become a top bodybuilder despite his hearing problem and public perception. The film Pumping iron also didn't present him in a favorable light. Very sad because he should have dominated bodybuilding throughout the late 70s and early 80s. I imagine though he made way more money playing the Hulk. His 1990s come back at almost 300 lbs featuring fantastic muscle maturity and a flat waist had to be the greatest comeback in the history of bodybuilding.
I saw Lou at the Philly comic convention in early 2000's...I was yelling at him saying "Hi Lou!" My friend i was there with informed me he was deaf and did not hear me 🤦♂️
I saw him at my local Five Guys last night. I love him. I grew up watching The Incredible Hulk and he was amazing! My favorite thing to watch, Hands Down, are the World's Strongest Man Competitions! He was always one of the best competitors that I remember watching on reruns as a kid. I love this video... Funny and informative. He was so advanced in his techniques. Interesting though that in the beginning when you say what he has been in and his name multiple times, no mention of his multiple Mr. Universe titles or his Mr. Olympia title.. I feel like a spokesperson... THANK YOU for the video! You are no slouch - good sir! DAMN!
Yeah. He was so underrated that he got paid to be the HULK and is a living legend. One day...one fine day, you humans will understand the meaning of words and how and when to utilize them. Just because a saying is popular, doesn't mean it applies to every situation in every comment section. It's okay to not be a sheep and fish for likes. Peace
@@AhtoRashied No need to be rude, he was stating that as a bodybuilder he was underrated of which he was. Nobody ever mentions Lou, everyone mentions Arnold. "He was so underrated that he got paid to be the HULK and is a living legend." Who even then remembers him for being the Hulk and today? Nobody. But OP was originally speaking about Bodybuilding and the Hulk is a movie which has nothing to do with bodybuilding.
@@AhtoRashied yeah but as in bodybuilding we speak, he is not that often spoken of, as is the case of other legends like Arnold, Ronnie, etc. when people talk about their favorite bodybuilders, Lou is not mentioned that many times
@AhtoNajeebRashied you'll understand one day that it is possible to receive accolades and still be underrated. As long as one feels Lou didn't receive the praise and accolades that one feels he earned, he remains underrated to that person. There is this thing called Google, I suggest you try it out some time and go read the definition of the word to help you understand it better. Hope this helps 🙏
I remember when Lou made a comeback at 50. Being a gym kid, had the mag. What an impressive come back, absolute insanity. Still in great shape thanks to so many leaders in the game
Lou Ferrigno was a BEAST and a really smart dude. His limiting factor was that he was just TOO tall for bodybuilding and its an absolute shame. BTW just like weight classes in MMA I think there should be HEIGHT classes in pro Bodybuilding. You can't get a 6'4 guy to EVER have the muscle pop of a dude that is 5'9. The longer a muscle is the less impressive it looks on stage. I do pullovers A LOT. Been in my routines for at least 5 years straight. It is a compound lift for me. Never a main event. So Its getting another set in for pecs, lats AND triceps without adding 3 exercises to my routine. I feel like the pullover is like the deadlift for the upper body. It gets a lot of muscles involved.
As far as I know, Lou is still a beast hulking around California lifting unknown at gyms at like 70 years old… also he’s on SWAT. So he’s also still a actor
Lou is also deaf. Ferrigno attributes his profound hearing loss to a series of ear infections he suffered in his infancy that resulted in nearly 80 percent hearing loss, diagnosed at three years old. Since 2012, he has improved his hearing via a fully implanted cochlear stimulator.
I know it's essentially the same thing but I like to think of lifting your chest which will naturally cause an arch than deliberately arching powerlifter style
What a great episode! He was always a favorite of my friends and I since as kids in the 70’s and 80’s trying to be athletic and “built”. Big Louie’s frame, slightly underrated (IMO) muscular development, and life story made it impossible for us NOT to wish good results no matter what he does. I was lucky enough to meet Lou at a Mr. Olympia expo in Vegas, and though he was super busy with people around him, he was patient and talked with me a bit. His challenge with hearing made it difficult for some to understand his direct and serious tone. He is nice than some realize. I figured he was probably serious about getting the science right, but it was extra satisfying hearing the good doctor endorse it. And doc! 120 pound dumbbells for 20 and you’re not a giant dude?! Impressive sir. Whether the weight doesn’t matter or not (I was listening LOL).
I had the awesome experience of meeting him and Franco Columbo as a senior in high school. They gave a demonstration at my high school and I and my Football teammates were spotters for them. The strongest human being I have ever seen. And an unbelievably nice man.
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MIKEEE . you absolutely have to react to ANDREY SMAEV....... Trust me.... Probably One of the 3 most strongest person whos ever lived‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️
Mike is without a doubt my favorite person online. I WISH I could afford his program. 😭
Get outta here with that arch back bs if you want to do a decline do a decline and add 10% to your lift. Otherwise great trainings advice
Do Tom Platz next plz
Mike what is your take on artificial sweetners like sucrulose?it's in a lot of pre workouts,like greg fake douchett loves it in all of his products,the guy is a complete sociopath,as soon as you said he puts on that parrot voice intentionally he stopped and sounds normalish in his vids,he is 2 faced you were right
i mean, if science is backing up everything Lou says, that also makes him the Credible Hulk
Wasn't Hulk #377 the first appearance of Credible Hulk? 🤔
Nice!
Top comment!!
You win the internet today buddy!
Fine, I'll give you the like.. but know that I hate you for making this pun and I hate myself for enjoying it
I saw Lou at a comic con in the late 90's. He was at a booth in a random corner, and no one was at it. I got up the nerve to go over to him. I told him about my Dad and how we loved watching The Incredible Hulk together. He was So kind and nice. The conversation switched to weight lifting . Being a 20 year old bean pole, I was dismissive of lifting weights. He told me to start small and don't set unrealistic goals. I thought about that conversation that night and bought my first bench and weights. That man changed my life. Thx Lou.
I've also heard he's a jerk in person
He might just be the coolest guy out there
@@grimstone8002 he's known to be a dick in person
Great story, mental what one day can do for your life👍
Wow😊
And unsurprisingly, despite being 6'5" 300 lbs., Lou is living healthy and looking impressive into his 70s.
Gamma rays can go two ways, instant death or superhuman.
@@DjDolHaus86 elaborate?
@@CobGobblin he played the hulk, who got his powers from gamma radiation, but in real life that kind of radiation just gives you cancer
@@DjDolHaus86being with a hot woman or Diddy
@@kontakostyler oh i didnt know that, thanks
Lou suffered a severe hearing loss during his childhood and was bullied because of it. He has the speech patterns that are often typical of such conditions, and wore hearing aids for most of his life (I believe he now has cochlear implants). Props to him for overcoming a severe disability and bullying to become one of the greatest bodybuilders ever.
We already know about his hearing impairment. What's your point? It certainly didn't hinder him from becoming a national treasure. He's a legend. Period.
@@Coming4you-i3h I didn't know, like what? I would assume the majority of people wouldn't know either, it makes his story even more impressive.
@its_dey_mate When I spoke about ( WE) Meaning the people who were formally aware of lou and his medical issues. The majority of those who hadn't known isn't the demographic of folks I was talking about, either. Put on your thinking cap for a second. 😉
@@Coming4you-i3h And if you partake in the thinking-cap-wearing thing we got going on here, you would understand that the "we" is such a minority that your first comment dismissing OP is rather unneeded, as many more people would find that info interesting.
@its_dey_mate 😂😂😂 Is that supposed to be your: " Let him have it moment?" The amount of effort it must've taken you to fire back with that response perhaps you should have known you was never a part of: " THE COMMUNITY OF PEOPLE WHO HAD KNOWN ABOUT LOU'S DISABILITY. Well congratulations 🎊 Now you know Lou ferrigno had this disability in his left ear since he was an infant.
Even this man’s voice is jacked 😭
His voice is hulked up 😊
Steroids can't only deepen female voices, it's just that men aren't exactly bothered that much by it
He's not a regular man boys and girls. He's the Hulk.😂😂😂😂😮😮😮😮😮
Yo my favourite bodybuilding channel!
Always yap until failure for voice gains!
"Lou Ferrigno's Guide to Personal Power, Bodybuilding, and Fitness" is one of the best bodybuilding books ever. Very detailed yet accessible. Love it.
Mark Ruffalo needed CGI to be The Hulk, Lou just needed some green paint😂. This dude was a giant
Ruffalo is a clown
@@nukiesduke6868beat me to it
Even then, Ferrigno did all of the voice work for cgi Hulk up until Thor Ragnarok. Man embodied that character so well he was still a part of the role 40 years after the paint.
@@SnowMonkeySoFunky that’s sick, I didn’t know that
@@nukiesduke6868not everyone is a bodybuilder brother
Lou Ferrigno was such a hero to nerds back in the 80's and 90's, because that's how he started out. What a fricken legend.
6'5" close to 300lbs jacked AF.
What a monster he was then.
Competed against Robinson in the first Masters Olympia.
He's still huge
@@JoshBenwareArnold’s still big but he abused his body a lot over the years, relied a little too much on gear and had to have major heart surgery. He still looks pretty decent. Lou, on the other hand, looks awesome.
Lou is loved by all. He has integrity and seems pure at heart and after watching this, he's even more lovable .
I heard he's an ass in person
Lou had one of best genetics and cleanest physiques in bodybuilding ever. At 6"5 and being built like that??? Massive, symmetrical and cut. Incredible!!
Slept on because he’s not at the forefront of social media. Out of site, out of mind. He’s one of the greatest of all time. The Incredible Hulk is a legend.
True statement
Yes, nothing even exist let alone has value if it's not on social media... You are a product of the times...
None of the old bodybuilders are at the forefront of social media
Dr. Mike is the most slept WITH bodybuilder. 🥵
I know I've been there once or twice myself
Cant argue with that
At least with men, since he's never actually been with a woman. He can have my number if he's ever interested in trying the female body. 😊
in theory
@@trevorj.gentle205 nah bro there was a study on it 🤣
The fact he was preaching this from early on, proves he was ahead of his time 💪
1992 ain't ancient... Sports science was already a thing then... Now if he was doing it in 1921 then that would be prophetic...
@@v4v819 Why do so many young people type multiple full-stops (periods)?
One full-stop stops the sentence.
I think that Lou Ferrigno is underrated mainly because on Pumping Iron he is depicted as "stupid", and Arnold as "intelligent". Ironic.
Edit: I'm not saying that Arnold is stupid :D
Yeah it’s quite the opposite
@@ryanrogers8211 Arnie isn't dumb, the guy has an extremely savvy business brain
@@DjDolHaus86life is the ultimate IQ test, and Arnold passed that shit with flying colors
pissed off somebody in Hollywood
@@plwadodveeefdv nah, yes
Lou Ferrigno was so good, he was able to play the incredible Hulk with no CGI
Special effects though bruhhh!
I own a gym in Virginia that uses this style of programming in a group setting. I want to say thank you Dr. Mike and the whole RP team for the content you have put out and the impact it has had on my coaching and the impact is has had on my clients lives. I pride my programming on increasing the longevity of my clients. "I want you to be fit enough to roll around in the grass with your grandchildren when you're 80, not squat 800 lbs one time in your life" Full range, strength/hypertrophy training like this with mutli-domain metabolic conditioning are the answer to the test. Thank you much for the work you guys do, it is changing.... saving.... lives.
Honor Bound FIT
Lou Ferrigno will always be one of my bodybuilding heroes. Also I loved the Hulk series as a kid
Anyone from that era were so much better than anyone from this era.
Physique vs mass, in my opinion.
This is from Stand Tall. I still have the VHS of this from the 90s.
Lou was always a beast.
I met Lou Ferrigno once , he was getting a neck massage from who I assume was his assistant. He was about 4x her size and made the table look like a dinner plate
FAKE. A woman's hands are too small to massage his dinosaur neck.
The best massages are the necks
Lou Ferrigno was my idol as a kid in the 80s. When I was around 13, I got his autograph at a convention in Montreal. I was absolutely in awe of that man and was walking tall after shaking his hand. I’m in my 50s and I still remember that day as if it were yesterday.
Best versa grip ad yet
Lou’s maintained his physique better than any of his contemporaries.
Yeah, this proves his credibility, if not amazing genetics. Probably a little of both.
Truth be told he never went on a bulk, he only went on a Hulk
I grew up watching the incredible hulk with Lou Ferrigno. As a lil skinny kid living in BFE I was blown away at the size of him. Over the years I have seen videos of interviews with his dad, him talking about being bullied because of hearing loss, I don't believe I've ever come across anything showing him being anything other then polite and fairly humble. He may not be the biggest or best bodybuilder ever, but I'd say he's done a helluva job at winning at life and he deserves all the good things that come his way.
I met Lou during his comeback. He was +330lbs about 4 weeks out and already shredded. He ended up over dieting. The veins in his biceps are the size of my pinkies
So are his balls after blasting such high doses...
Size of your what!? 😅😂 jk just for funzies
I remember for the '92 event he competed in, he was 315 pounds at about 6 percent body fat. Lou was about 275 in Pumping Iron.💪
@@midnightalleypodcast ? Can you even read?
@@MadChiller he was 304lbs on stage in 92. In Pumping Iron during the 1975 Mr O, Arnold was 228lbs. Lou also was spending thousands on HGH and steroids and rumors of calf implants
I am so happy i found this channel. After 10+ years of training and kind of just going through the motions, im actually finding enjoyment in trying to improve my technique and fitness again.
Amazing content.
Lou was the MAN back in the day and is still the MAN today. Not surprised that this legend knows his stuff.
Lou is the man.. he didn't know how to cut in 70's.. in his comeback in 1992, was off the hook for his age..
People out here still fangirling over Mike Mentzer when THIS fucking guy exists, like what
Just remember your steroids for your four day split in one week in order to look like Louie.
@@baronmeduseMike takes them too, does he look like Lou? Absolute buffoon
@@s1bh4mgodfl3shxMike is also much shorter. He was never going to Look like him
@@alexdavis9324*Him (capitalized)
And unlike Mike whose philosophy has been dissproven(volume training has been tested ALOT and found to be ideal for both naturals and enhanced) Lou was correct about most things.
the crazy is that Lou Ferigno in those videos was not 20-25 years of age any more. he never slacked off, he worked for being in shape all his life! and kept at it!
Lou Ferrigno critiques exercise scientists head shape 🗿
💀
Nooooo 😂
Like a devil who's been de-horned
Time for a Lou and Dr. Mike sit down. We need the wisdom!
Lous return in the early 90s was the greatest come back in Body Building history...
Dude had some wild genetics for mass.
Your ego is your greatest enemy in many situations in and out of the gym. Develop a strong ego when you need to dig in and do what you need to do... but always have the ability to check your ego so you don't make a stupid decision.
His 40s physique was nothing short of epic.
As a physical therapist and athletic trainer I have to agree with you on Lou being very wise/intelligent. I wish I had of done that in my younger years bc I wound up with one shoulder injury, three knee injuries and eventually a torn pectoral muscle. So hence what led me into the field I’m in. I tell all my student athletes your only competitor in the gym is yourself.
I met Lou Ferrigno at a comic book convention. I was so starstruck. I didn’t know what to say to him, but he was very kind and shook my hand and helped me select a picture to autograph. He was so incredibly large. His hands are even big. I looked like a pygmy. This was Lou Ferrigno in his early 60s. I couldn’t imagine what he was like at peak.
The folks who've been involved with both aspects of the culture -- comic books & fitness/bodybuilding -- are few & far between. Lou is a damn legend for sure.
Signed, a comic book nerd who also lifts weights 😅
He charged you for the photo right? He's known among those card signing venues as a complete dick if you try to take a photo without paying him $20. Fact.
@@bobcaygeon975He’s there all day. It’s the same for other actors or actresses who go to conventions and lose out on work. Usually they also have to pay for their own food and hotel. So $20 for an autograph is not a big deal. Personal opinion, they need to make a profit somehow.
Is it not a fact that a person is expected to pay for a signed photo? I wouldn't imagine famous people turn up to conventions to give away free autographs, it's a paying job.
RP needs to interview him!!! Get on it Dr. Mike and Scott!!!
That Versa Grip advertisement was next level, Dr. Mike. NEXT LEVEL. So ingenious. THAT is how you sell an ad!!!!
Versa grips..how r they different to the gymnastic aids they use?
@@nikitaw1982 the versagrip is 45 dollars more expensive
Insane glazing
Dude killed it as The Hulk and his role on The King of Queens. 🔥🔥🙏🙏
Having the good fortune of meeting Lou at a convention here in Australian I can say he is a humble, patient, nice guy. Growing up watching the Incredible Hulk and pumping iron I can say meeting your heroes sometimes doesn’t disappoint. Lou was extremely friendly and talkative. Such a gentleman. I luckily have a photo together to remember the day. I’m 6’2” and 200lb and he made me feel small. Great guy.
there is a reason Lou is a legend! Maybe the current breed of Jim rats wasn’t aware until this video, but us old guys who were lifting in the 80s have always known Lou is one of the greatest. I got to watch him speak in a casual setting at the Mr. Olympia decades ago and “meeting a hero” did not disappoint.. .
Thank you for featuring him. A hero of mine.
My god! Imagine having Lou on with Mike. That video would go so hard.
It’s so easy to get caught up in MORE MORE MORE…but it’s also easy to listen to what your body is telling you…you know when you are challenging yourself…
I've always admired Lou from watching the Hulk as a kid. Watching this I'm in awe of this true giant.
Thanks Mike.
Not only are your videos educational, you’re always funny and down to earth. Keep up the great work.
He was also one of the best looking Hercules portrayals, to this day!
Who was stronger his Hercules or his hulk?
After watching your videos and having the rp hypertrophy... I'm finally getting gains in the late 40s without getting injured like I used to. Great info always
All I want in life. Are Lou Ferrigno's pants.
I mean... to buy a pair of those pants.
A new pair.
Same. If I find them, I'll let you know 😂
I believe one third of your comment. The first third. Not convinced you’re looking for a clean new pair
@@11jerans You can't prove that
@@ElinMai I looked and couldn't find a matching pair; if you can, send the link immediately.
Beetlejuice pants 😂
Every time the video goes black and white, I look around my room to make sure I see colors
Lou is one of my favorite bodybuilders. His size and symmetry are insane steroids or not. Takes a lot of work to get that big in contest shape and he was terrifying to me as a kid in the nbc hulk reunion movies
Dr. Mike is getting really creative with placing sponsored stuff in the video. Did not see the Versa Grip coming and did not mind it while it was there. Well played, sir.
Also, it's always great to see Dr. Mike pleased with a subject instead of enraged by bad technique.
The OG Hulk
Can we talk about Lou in the 70s vs the 90s Comeback. Name another bodybuilder was to tier in the golden era. And comes back in the 90s looking totally modern at the time. Gotta be damn near goat status
He was way ahead of his time.
The time you take to make the ad reads entertaining is greatly appreciated
I was explaining something like this to my girlfriend.
We have basically known everything needed to understand how to get in incredible physical shape for decades.
We are still learning a little bit but once you know the basics it's just getting in the gym not eating to self abuse and doing that over long periods of time.
Depends on who this "We" is.
Because technically someone always predicts the future.
It just takes time for the research to disprove all the others.
@@JdotCarver "We" meaning humanity has the information available. And yes I know and agree there's a lot of disinformation.
But people who seek the information it's there.
It's not like cold fusion where no one knows how to make it work.
This was a great episode, I'd love to see more of Lou and Mike
THE HULK HAS HIT THE BUILDING! Hearing Lou Ferrigno is slept on leave Dr Mikes mouth is the most gratifying thing I've received from this channel.
Lou F. scared me shitless as the Hulk. I remember hiding behind a couch as a kid as my brothers watched the transformation into the Hulk. Looking back, he was in some strongman competitions as well. The guy can do anything.
2:22 Hulk's pants are Incredible 😂
Lou is my Favorite Bodybuilder because of what he dose outside the gym ! He is a Good man and dose good for the community!
I think I'm realizing that Dr. Mike is really great to watch, not only because he has an incredibly solid range of knowledge and applies pragmatic wisdom constantly, but also because it feels like we're being consulted in private by a Jewish mafia don xD Don Mike, thank you as always for your impeccable analysis. I never heard more praise for any bodybuilder than I did for Lou, he was like MF Doom, he was your favorite bodybuilder's favorite bodybuilder.
Don’t blink at me like that Mike… (don’t stop I’m almost there)
I always liked Lou FAR more than Arnold. Lou had no ego, was lovely o people and smart.
Dr. Mike co-signing your gym advice is like Gordon Ramsey calling your food delicious.
It’s easy to tear a person down and be entertaining. It’s harder to be uplifting and informative and still be as entertaining. Dr Mike has the RUclips thing down
Exercise Scientist critiques the Hulk next
Didn’t he do that in this video?
@@tieiatalks I meant the CGI Hulk....like doing the Hulk Smash, and throwing around Loki
@FitOneswithVarun sounds more like a Mitch Hooper video, feels more like strongman territory than bodybuilding
@@rovan8348 haha I think your right, Mike could talk about CGI Hulk's genetic potential and take him through a workout where he uses less weight than he normally does
@@FitOneswithVarun "Hulk, instead of throwing that semi-truck, maybe instead throw 2 or 3 suv's, and REALLY feel that stretch before you let them go."
Re: 3:30. I know that a little self deprecation is part of the humor for the channel, but I just wanted to say that when you spend your life and career around the top 1% of the 1%, it can give you a warped view of your own body. You've worked hard for years and built a very impressive physique, and I'm sure most people would agree.
well said. surprised no one else is really commenting on that part from what i can see
I literally had a dream the other night with Dr Mike in it. He was teaching the basics of hypertrophy to elementary school kids… and that’s when I knew it was all just a dream
He's like me talking to my 6 year old daughter about why she should learn how to do proper push-ups NOW instead of when she's much older
@user-mn9wc5ru5w Hell yeah
Lou is giving advice light years ahead of its time...that ppl still ignore
I was listening to Jay Cutler talk about dumbbell pullovers and he referenced your hand grip. For back have a close hand grip, like you're pulling a rope. For chest have a spread hand grip, like you're pushing the weight. I still find back easier though, and need to really focus on the mind/muscle connection for chest.
One of the very few channels where I look forward to the ads haha. Outstanding job guys!
If you remember "Pumping Iron" you might remember a scene when Lou is doing shoulder presses with his dad? I think his dad asked him if he wanted more weight on the barbell. And Lou yells and vis voice goes really high pitched. I think he said "MORE WEIGHT! GONNA BEAT'EM!" Talking about Schwarzenegger. My friends and I used to yell that at each other all the time.
We used to chant “AwNOLD!” every shoulder day😅
I remember him struggling on an exercise, his father telling him that it shouldn't be so hard for him, and then Lou telling his dad "YOU DO IT THEN"
I was just introduced to your work thanks to the podcast you did with Steven Bartlett -- thank you for such a wonderful interview! At the end you mentioned you would love to talk about body dysmorphia, so I wanted to write and ask if you would consider making a video on this subject. As a professional ballet dancer, I am only just now really realizing that I've dealt with body dysmorphia since I was very young. I would love learn your thoughts on the subject. Thanks for doing what you do!
Never really been into the gym stuff but I ended up on deaths door after a severe blood infection and a 5ft 10” guy became 69kgs! With clothes on and soaking wet!
I’ve joined myself a gym and watch RP religiously.
This is gonna suuuuuck getting myself into some semblance of “jacked”. Lol.
Big fan of the Channel Dr Mike and Scott the video guy. (Keep up the phenomenal work) all the best from Scotland guys. 🏴
You'll be jacked sooner than you think. Stay consistent & best of luck, my friend 💪🏽
Keep going, we a rooting for you.
Eat and lift eat and lift
hearing the intro music to this segment just makes me so happy
Exercise scientist critiques Jason Genova next. Thumbs up so he sees
Pissening
Upper body blows Mike's away
kpeaceoutbye
Whhooooooooo caressssss
please make this happen + a big lenny episode 🙏
@@Egoboostable what do you think about that DALEEEE!!!!
I was a kid In the 70s. I really believe Lou was thought to be disabled and or low functioning , which is absolutely not true. In fact he heroically pushed himself to become a top bodybuilder despite his hearing problem and public perception. The film Pumping iron also didn't present him in a favorable light. Very sad because he should have dominated bodybuilding throughout the late 70s and early 80s. I imagine though he made way more money playing the Hulk. His 1990s come back at almost 300 lbs featuring fantastic muscle maturity and a flat waist had to be the greatest comeback in the history of bodybuilding.
Here is the real question, would Lou Ferrigno have benefited from the RP Hypertrophy app? jokes on you, he is the RP Hypertrphy app!!
I saw Lou at the Philly comic convention in early 2000's...I was yelling at him saying "Hi Lou!" My friend i was there with informed me he was deaf and did not hear me 🤦♂️
I saw him at my local Five Guys last night. I love him. I grew up watching The Incredible Hulk and he was amazing! My favorite thing to watch, Hands Down, are the World's Strongest Man Competitions! He was always one of the best competitors that I remember watching on reruns as a kid. I love this video... Funny and informative. He was so advanced in his techniques. Interesting though that in the beginning when you say what he has been in and his name multiple times, no mention of his multiple Mr. Universe titles or his Mr. Olympia title.. I feel like a spokesperson... THANK YOU for the video! You are no slouch - good sir! DAMN!
Most underrated bodybuilder ever
Yeah. He was so underrated that he got paid to be the HULK and is a living legend.
One day...one fine day, you humans will understand the meaning of words and how and when to utilize them.
Just because a saying is popular, doesn't mean it applies to every situation in every comment section. It's okay to not be a sheep and fish for likes.
Peace
@@AhtoRashied No need to be rude, he was stating that as a bodybuilder he was underrated of which he was.
Nobody ever mentions Lou, everyone mentions Arnold.
"He was so underrated that he got paid to be the HULK and is a living legend."
Who even then remembers him for being the Hulk and today? Nobody.
But OP was originally speaking about Bodybuilding and the Hulk is a movie which has nothing to do with bodybuilding.
@@AhtoRashied yeah but as in bodybuilding we speak, he is not that often spoken of, as is the case of other legends like Arnold, Ronnie, etc. when people talk about their favorite bodybuilders, Lou is not mentioned that many times
@AhtoNajeebRashied you'll understand one day that it is possible to receive accolades and still be underrated. As long as one feels Lou didn't receive the praise and accolades that one feels he earned, he remains underrated to that person. There is this thing called Google, I suggest you try it out some time and go read the definition of the word to help you understand it better. Hope this helps 🙏
He was too thicc like Mike. Smart like Mike. They should at least date.
so refreshing dude... waiting so long for a rad dude to be so self-deprecating and so rad. You rule. Gratitude.
Lou Ferrigno and me share so many similarities: 2 legs, 2 arms, 2 ears, 1 head, 1 stomach... we are like twinsies!
unfortunately you don't share as much as you think as you have more ear for ear that him (he's born with a hearing impairment)
I remember when Lou made a comeback at 50. Being a gym kid, had the mag. What an impressive come back, absolute insanity. Still in great shape thanks to so many leaders in the game
Lou is the Man. Nothing but respect for him.
Lou Ferrigno was a BEAST and a really smart dude. His limiting factor was that he was just TOO tall for bodybuilding and its an absolute shame. BTW just like weight classes in MMA I think there should be HEIGHT classes in pro Bodybuilding. You can't get a 6'4 guy to EVER have the muscle pop of a dude that is 5'9. The longer a muscle is the less impressive it looks on stage.
I do pullovers A LOT. Been in my routines for at least 5 years straight. It is a compound lift for me. Never a main event. So Its getting another set in for pecs, lats AND triceps without adding 3 exercises to my routine. I feel like the pullover is like the deadlift for the upper body. It gets a lot of muscles involved.
If someone is 6'4 life has blessed him enough, let's at least allow 5'9 dwarves to be good at something XD
As far as I know, Lou is still a beast hulking around California lifting unknown at gyms at like 70 years old… also he’s on SWAT. So he’s also still a actor
Versa Gripps is getting way more than they knew from this sponsorship.
We love Lou here in NYC. A legend.
Lou is also deaf. Ferrigno attributes his profound hearing loss to a series of ear infections he suffered in his infancy that resulted in nearly 80 percent hearing loss, diagnosed at three years old. Since 2012, he has improved his hearing via a fully implanted cochlear stimulator.
Lou Ferrigno came my gym recently. He's still beloved by the masses, both old (like me) and young. Super nice guy too!
I need Dr. Mike to look at Ryan Humiston, feel like that would be an interesting crossover!
They hooked up back in college I heard 🏳️🌈
I met Lou in the early 1990's when he came to Melbourne Australia. What a massive and amazing man!
Mike thats your best video ever. Jokes on point, the versa grips ad was hilarious! laughed so hard the whole video - what a masterpiece! 👏👏👏
I know it's essentially the same thing but I like to think of lifting your chest which will naturally cause an arch than deliberately arching powerlifter style
What a great episode! He was always a favorite of my friends and I since as kids in the 70’s and 80’s trying to be athletic and “built”.
Big Louie’s frame, slightly underrated (IMO) muscular development, and life story made it impossible for us NOT to wish good results no matter what he does.
I was lucky enough to meet Lou at a Mr. Olympia expo in Vegas, and though he was super busy with people around him, he was patient and talked with me a bit.
His challenge with hearing made it difficult for some to understand his direct and serious tone. He is nice than some realize.
I figured he was probably serious about getting the science right, but it was extra satisfying hearing the good doctor endorse it.
And doc! 120 pound dumbbells for 20 and you’re not a giant dude?! Impressive sir. Whether the weight doesn’t matter or not (I was listening LOL).
I had the awesome experience of meeting him and Franco Columbo as a senior in high school. They gave a demonstration at my high school and I and my Football teammates were spotters for them. The strongest human being I have ever seen. And an unbelievably nice man.