ROBBY ROBINSON EXPLAINS WHY HIT WORKED FOR MIKE MENTZER & DORIAN YATES!

Introduction

The video starts with music and a brief greeting from the host.

Interview with Robbie Robinson

In this section, the host introduces Robbie Robinson and discusses his opinion on high-intensity training.

Arthur Jones and High-Intensity Training

• Robbie Robinson met Arthur Jones early on but never trained with him.

• Arthur Jones introduced revolutionary machines to bodybuilding that had a huge effect on Mike Mentzer's training system.

• High-intensity training works, but for competition training, more reps and sets are needed.

Rise and Fall of Mike Mentzer

• Mike Mentzer was a great bodybuilder who introduced something different to bodybuilding.

• Heavy Duty was not allowed to take over as the dominant system in bodybuilding.

• Dorian Yates took high-intensity training to another level.

1970 Mr. Olympia Competition

In this section, Robbie Robinson talks about his experience watching Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sergio Oliva compete in the 1970 Mr. Olympia competition.

Sergio Oliva's Downfall

• Sergio Oliva lost because he allowed Arnold Schwarzenegger to suck him out.

• The judges gave Arnold Schwarzenegger the win even though Sergio Oliva had a better physique.

The Beginning of Robbie Robinson's Bodybuilding Career

In this section, Robbie Robinson talks about the beginning of his bodybuilding career and how he got into competing.

Starting to Compete

• Robbie started competing at around 17 or 18 years old.

• He was excited to have a great physique and win trophies like Miss America, Mr. World, and Mr. Universe.

• In 1975, he competed in AAU Miss America and placed fifth, which was award-winning for him.

• After that competition, Joe Weider invited him to Los Angeles to compete in the IFBB Mr. America.

Thoughts on Bodybuilding

• Robbie loves bodybuilding as an art form and sees barbells and dumbbells as paintbrushes.

• He believes that anything can be changed if you participate in it and think positively about it.

• Heavy duty training or high-intensity training works well for advanced stages of bodybuilding but may not be ideal for pre-contest preparation and competition.

Overcoming Stuttering

• Robbie had a stuttering problem when he was younger due to being nervous or afraid of being bullied.

• He worked out every day in his closet while reading aloud to himself to calm down and eliminate stuttering.

• He believes that anything can be changed if you participate in it and think positively about it.

Overall, this section provides insights into Robbie Robinson's early bodybuilding career, his thoughts on bodybuilding as an art form, and how he overcame stuttering.

High Volume vs High Intensity Training

In this section, Robbie Robinson discusses the value of high volume training in bodybuilding competitions and how it allows for better muscle control on stage. He also mentions that conditioning is mainly determined by fat loss reduction through dieting and dangerous drug protocols.

High Volume Training

• High volume training is more valuable for competing than high intensity training due to the muscularity it can bring out.

• Arnold's comeback to the Olympia was an opportunity for Weider to place his high volume approach back on the map and cement it as the greatest bodybuilding system.

Conditioning

• Conditioning is mainly determined by fat loss reduction through dieting and dangerous drug protocols.

• It is imperative to know your own testosterone levels as they are a reflection of the anabolic environment created by your diet and training.

Joe Weider's Impact on Bodybuilding

In this section, Robbie Robinson talks about Joe Weider's impact on bodybuilding, particularly how he stopped Mike Mentzer from introducing a new system of training into bodybuilding which led to Mentzer's downfall.

Joe Weider vs Mike Mentzer

• Robbie feels sorry for Mike Mentzer who tried to introduce a new system of training into bodybuilding but was stopped by Joe Weider.

• According to Robbie Robinson, this led to the downfall of Mike Mentzer.

Dorian Yates' Success with High Intensity Training

In this section, Robbie Robinson talks about Dorian Yates' success with high intensity training and how he won six Olympias.

Dorian Yates

• Dorian Yates still promotes high intensity training nowadays having found success with it and having won six Olympias.

Resources for Bodybuilding

In this section, Robbie Robinson provides resources for bodybuilding including his website for his excellent books on bodybuilding, online training programs, gym wear and Golden Era apparel, and a recommendation to check testosterone levels using the male hormone test kit from Let's Get Checked.

Resources

• Robbie Robinson's approach to bodybuilding can be found on his website where his excellent books on bodybuilding are available.

• Online training programs are now available including the Novice to Classic program geared towards beginners and novices looking at developing a classic physique as well as Classic Cut geared at those who wish to lose weight and gain muscle fast.

• Gym wear and Golden Era apparel can be purchased at the new Golden Era Tees shop featuring designs from the Silver Era and Golden Era Legends.

• It is imperative to know your own testosterone levels as they are a reflection of the anabolic environment created by your diet and training. The male hormone test kit from Let's Get Checked is recommended.