ONE OF THE BEST REAR LAT SPREADS OF ALL TIME

Introduction

The speakers introduce themselves and discuss their recent gym activities.

Gym Activities

• One of the speakers mentions that he has been in the gym for two weeks and is proud of himself.

• They discuss a video they saw on Nick Strength and Power about a bodybuilder who looks great at 50 years old.

• They talk about Milos going for a "Jack 60" transformation and ask when his birthday is.

Training Struggles

The speakers discuss their struggles with training, including injuries, motivation, and finding time to go to the gym.

Training Struggles

• One speaker talks about how he trained for almost four weeks before going to Germany but then got thrown off track by the trip.

• He mentions that he has to go to Germany again soon but finds it hard to train while traveling.

• They discuss how difficult it can be to get motivated to go to the gym, especially when away from home.

• One speaker suggests only doing favorite exercises as a way to stay motivated.

Strength Training

The speakers talk about their strength training routines and how they have changed over time.

Incline Bench Press Routine

• One speaker talks about his incline bench press routine on the Smith machine, starting with one plate for 15 reps on the first set.

• They mention Kevin Levrone's impressive strength even after coming back from injury.

• One speaker jokes that he will still be doing four plates on the incline bench press.

• Tony Pearson joins the conversation and they compliment him on his physique.

Tony Pearson

The speakers discuss Tony Pearson's impressive physique and accomplishments in bodybuilding.

Compliments for Tony

• They compliment Tony on his physique, saying he looks better than all three of them combined.

• They mention how impressed they were with Tony's ability to do a back vacuum pose.

• One speaker talks about seeing Tony at a seminar in Germany many years ago.

Early Years and Introduction

Tony talks about his early years in bodybuilding, how he got into it, and how Arnold Schwarzenegger mentored him.

Wrestling to Bodybuilding

• Tony was a wrestler until he injured his knee and had to retire from the sport.

• His wrestling coach took him to a bodybuilding gym where he trained for three hours and got hooked.

• He started training with George Turner who had him doing squats Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for 10 sets of 10 reps.

Moving to California

• Tony moved to LA in 1976 at the age of 19.

• Arnold Schwarzenegger discovered him at the beach one day and mentored him by training his chest and triceps.

• Arnold sent Tony to see Joe Weider who gave him an address to write an article for the magazine.

Training with George Turner

Tony talks about how he trained with George Turner when he first started bodybuilding.

Squatting for Nine Months

• After recovering from his knee injury, Tony trained with George Turner who had him squatting Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for 10 sets of 10 reps.

• This went on for about nine months which helped grow his legs.

Meeting Up With Old Friends

Tony meets up with an old friend who tells stories about seeing him back in Germany.

Meeting Up With Old Friend

• Tony meets up with an old friend who tells him a story about seeing him in Germany back in the early 80s.

• The friend also tells Tony about how he saw him backstage at another show in Germany years later.

Competitions and Age

Tony talks about competitions and reveals some interesting information about age.

John Brown's Age

• Tony talks about a competition where John Brown won an open class and someone asked how old he was, revealing his age.

• He also mentions that John Brown competed as a teenager and then as an open class competitor.

Remembering Old Times

Tony reminisces with his friend about old times.

Remembering Old Shows

• Tony's friend asks if he remembers running into each other at a show in Germany years ago.

• They talk about another show where they ran into each other again.

Arnold Schwarzenegger's Encouragement

In this section, Tony Pearson talks about how he got into bodybuilding and how Arnold Schwarzenegger's encouragement helped him stay focused.

How Tony Got Into Bodybuilding

• Tony was inspired to get into bodybuilding after seeing serious athletes training at the gym.

• He was impressed by their dedication and commitment to the sport.

• After seeing these athletes, Tony decided that he wanted to look like them someday.

Arnold Schwarzenegger's Encouragement

• Arnold Schwarzenegger encouraged Tony by telling him that he would be a great champion someday.

• Despite negative press and doubters, Tony remembered Arnold's words of encouragement and used them as motivation to keep going.

Overcoming Doubters

In this section, Tony talks about overcoming doubters in his career.

Dealing with Doubters

• Tony had many doubters throughout his career.

• Despite this, he remained focused on his goals and continued to work hard every day.

• He believes that having one person who believes in you can make all the difference.

Training Philosophy

In this section, Tony discusses his training philosophy and approach to bodybuilding.

Training Philosophy

• Tony trained twice a day and enjoyed going to the gym.

• He didn't want to be big but rather defined with a small waist.

• He believed that posing correctly under the light was more important than being big.

Memories of Muscle Beach

In this section, Tony talks about his memories of Muscle Beach and training with other bodybuilders.

Memories of Muscle Beach

• Tony was a big fan of Chris Dickerson and was impressed by his physique.

• He trained with many great champions at Muscle Beach, including Juliette Bergmann, Jerry Bergman, Shelley Gruwell, and Tina Plakinger.

• He enjoyed training with all of them and didn't have a favorite.

Competing in Different Federations

In this section, Tony talks about competing in different federations throughout his career.

Competing in Different Federations

• Tony competed and won in more federations than anyone else from AAU to NABBA.

• He even competed in the WBF when it came about.

Importance of Hard Work

In this section, Tony emphasizes the importance of hard work.

Importance of Hard Work

• Tony believes that he got where he is today by working just a little harder than everyone else every day.

• He values his time and relies on perfect nutrition from Trifecta to save him time.

Bodybuilding in the Golden Era

In this section, two bodybuilders discuss their experiences competing in the amateur Mr. Universe contest and reflect on the differences between bodybuilding during their era and today.

Competing in Amateur Mr. Universe

• The speaker came second in the amateur nabba Mr. Universe contest.

• The speaker competed in the medium-tall class at the amateur Mr. Universe contest.

• The class was later changed to medium-tall from medium-tall because they were about the same height.

Differences Between Bodybuilding Eras

• The speaker believes that bodybuilding is not just about size but also an art form.

• The speaker emphasizes that lines are important, citing Frank Zane and Roger Robinson as inspirations.

• Bodybuilding is all about creating an illusion through posing and presentation.

• The speaker's heaviest weight was 225 pounds, but he won Miss America at 185 pounds and won pro Universe at 190 pounds.

• Posing is crucial to creating an illusion of size, and it requires a lot of practice with attention to detail.

• Many professionals and amateurs have lost sight of posing's importance, which involves many small details such as foot placement, hip shifts, etc.

Importance of Posing

• George helped with posing a little bit while Kent Keem worked with him every week.

• Jimmy Caruso taught him how to pose for three and a half hours by teaching him all the tricks like bending knees, dropping hips, turning toes, etc.

• The speaker practiced posing a lot and rehearsed every move sequence to ensure that everything was on point.

Tony's Posing Techniques

In this section, Tony discusses his posing techniques and how he prepared for competitions. He also talks about the importance of facial expressions and transitions in posing.

Importance of Knowing Poses and Transitions

• Tony emphasizes the importance of knowing poses and transitions to be able to improvise during a competition.

• He compares it to dancing in a nightclub where you don't need to practice your steps but just know the song.

• Facial expressions, timing of transitions, and having fun are important aspects of posing that can make or break a performance.

John Brown's Influence on Posing

• John Brown helped Tony put together his routine for his first two shows with Michelle.

• John emphasized not only poses but also facial expressions and specific bases for each pose.

Tony's Documentary

In this section, Tony talks about his documentary based on his life story.

About the Documentary

• The documentary is based on Tony's life story rather than just sports.

• It premiered at the film festival in Hollywood at Mann's Chinese Theater where it won the best film award entry.

• The documentary is an hour and a half long and is very emotional and intense.

Tequila Mockingbird and Tony Pearson 87

The speakers discuss the production company behind Tequila Mockingbird and Tony Pearson 87, which platforms they can be found on, and where the content will be distributed.

Production Company and Platforms

• Tequila Mockingbird is a production company out of L.A.

• Tony Pearson 87 can be found on Facebook and Instagram.

Inspiration from Bodybuilding Legends

The speakers discuss their inspiration from bodybuilding legends like Tony Pearson, John Brown, Robbie Robinson, Lee Haney, and others. They also talk about how it was easier to remember people back then compared to now.

Remembering Bodybuilding Legends

• The speakers were inspired by bodybuilding legends like Tony Pearson, John Brown, Robbie Robinson, Lee Haney.

• It was easier to remember people back then because there was less information available.

• People used to look forward to one magazine per month and study the Bibles to learn more about the athletes.

Remembering Competitors from Back in the Day

The speakers reminisce about past Olympia competitions and how they remember all of the competitors from back then but not necessarily from recent years.

Remembering Past Competitions

• The speakers can remember all of the competitors from past Olympia competitions in the 80s and 90s.

• They may not remember as many competitors from recent years because there is more information available now than before.

Appreciating Posing Routines

The speakers discuss posing routines in bodybuilding competitions and how they appreciate them. They also mention that Tony Pearson is a premier poser whose routine can still be replicated today.

Appreciating Posing Routines

• The speakers appreciate posing routines in bodybuilding competitions.

• Tony Pearson is a premier poser whose routine can still be replicated today.

Importance of Posing

In this section, the speakers discuss the importance of posing and how it has changed over time.

The Mindset Behind Posing

• People are not taught the importance of posing anymore.

• Back in the day, people were not afraid to take their shirts off and pose in front of others.

• Sean Ray used to pose in front of a mirror after every workout.

• Tony would practice posing in a sauna to prepare for competitions.

Prejudging and Posing Routines

• Prejudging could last up to two or three hours with many comparisons between competitors.

• Competitors used to have 15-minute routines where they posed as long as they wanted.

• Today's competitors lack separation in their poses compared to back then.

Diet and Training

In this section, the speakers discuss diet and training methods from back in the day.

Eating Habits

• Arnold did not eat a lot but was able to gain muscle due to his genetics.

• Arnold's diet consisted mainly of chicken, egg whites, brown rice, yams, and protein shakes.

Training Methods

• Arnold trained twice a day with basic exercises such as squats, bench press, deadlifts, etc.

• He emphasized that people should train hard instead of pretending to train.

Tony Pearson's Bodybuilding Career

In this section, Tony Pearson talks about his bodybuilding career and the number of shows he competed in.

Competitions

• Tony Pearson has been competing since 1976 until 2020.

• He did all the shows in Southern California back in those days and forgot some recently.

• He did around 50 Pro shows without counting amateurs.

• He did a total of 110 competitions, including 72 Pro and 38 amateur shows.

Tony Pearson's Shows

In this section, Tony Pearson talks about the different shows he participated in throughout his career.

IFBB Pro Shows

• His first IFBB pro show was in Australia in 1981.

• He participated in many shows such as Canada Pro, Grand Prix in Belgium and Wales, Universe Pro, Wobba World Cup, etc.

• Chris Cormier also competed with him on stage at the Iron Man show.

Transition to Bodybuilding

In this section, Tony Pearson talks about how he transitioned from wrestling to bodybuilding.

Wrestling vs Bodybuilding

• Wrestling requires a lot of discipline and weight loss which made transitioning to bodybuilding easier for him.

• He started training with Robbie Robinson and Bill Grant who took him under their wing when he was a teenager.

Traveling for Competitions

In this section, Tony Pearson talks about traveling for competitions and cooking his own food.

Cooking on the Road

• He used to travel with pots and pans and cook his own food in his hotel room.

• He had trouble with George Foreman grills in Europe due to voltage differences.

Inspirations

In this section, Tony Pearson talks about who inspired him when he started bodybuilding.

Role Models

• His role models were Arnold Schwarzenegger and Robbie Robinson.

Training with Robbie Robinson

In this section, the speaker talks about his experience training with Robbie Robinson and how impressive he was.

Training with Robbie

• The speaker watched Robbie pose and was amazed by how he got bigger from every pose.

• The speaker trained with Robbie but never posed with him. He recalls how intense it was to train with him.

• The speaker talks about how Robbie had two peaks in his bicep and developed a third peak during a set.

• The speaker mentions watching Tony adjust someone's biceps curls, which made them feel the burn more intensely.

Favorite Physique Today

In this section, the speaker is asked who his favorite physique is today.

Favorite Physique

• When asked who his favorite physique is today, the speaker hesitates and says that he doesn't follow it as closely anymore.

• After some thought, the speaker mentions Derek Lunsford as someone whose physique he likes.

• The speaker explains that he doesn't judge because he would vote for someone who looks like him. He values classic lines, conditioning, and presentation.

• The speaker also mentions a black guy from New York who had dreads and was very unique in his posing.

Bodybuilding Contests

In this section, the speakers discuss bodybuilding contests they have attended.

Attending Bodybuilding Contests

• The speakers talk about attending bodybuilding contests to see routines and performances.

• The speaker mentions competing in the Miss America 78 and Mr. America 78 contests with Tom Platz.

Introduction

In this section, the speaker talks about his suspension from bodybuilding and how he got reinstated. He also mentions his first time on the IBB stage.

Suspension and Reinstatement

• The speaker was suspended from bodybuilding.

• He went to WBBG in New York and then to London to compete in VIN Wabba NABA because there was nowhere else to go.

• The speaker got reinstated and Arnold Schwarzenegger suggested that he go to Australia in 1981 for his first time on the IBB stage.

First Time on IBB Stage

• The speaker competed in Mr Universe in Australia, which was actually the amateur World Championship at that time.

• He talks about how different countries called it differently - Mr Universe in the US and World Championships everywhere else.

Competing in Shows

In this section, the speaker talks about competing back home after his first time on the IBB stage. He also mentions that he did not win many shows but continued competing.

Competing Back Home

• After competing for the first time on IBB stage, the speaker came back home and competed in all shows.

• Although he did not win many shows, he continued competing.

Life Story vs Documentary

In this section, the speaker talks about what he wanted to be included in his documentary.

What Should Be Included?

• The most important thing is his life story rather than politics or how many times he won.

• The speaker wants the average person to watch his documentary and get an education about bodybuilding.

• He talks about how he put a lot of stuff in his book about how he got to IBB, Europe, and how he thought he should have won more shows.

What Was Not Included?

• The speaker mentions that there were things that happened in his life that did not make it into the documentary because it was only an hour and a half long.

Joe Weider's Contribution

In this section, the speaker talks about Joe Weider's contribution to bodybuilding.

Importance of Joe Weider

• The speaker gives credit to Joe Weider for creating the sport and giving them a platform to make a living.

• Getting reinstated allowed him to guest post, compete, and do guest posing which is how he made a living.

After Winning Shows

In this section, the speaker talks about what happens after winning shows.

After Winning Shows

• The speaker talks about how great New York and Europe were but they were short-lived.

• There was only one NABA pro show - Nava Universe - so after winning it twice, there was nothing else left to do but come home.

Round Table Discussion

In this section, the speakers talk about having an old school round table discussion with older guys.

Old School Round Table Discussion

• The plan is to have eight to ten guys and have a real round table to talk and get some stories out from back in the day.

• The speaker plans to contact Tony for this discussion.