Tom Platz, famed for his colossal 30-inch quads and legendary standing in the bodybuilding realm, left enthusiasts in awe. His shocking confession about the revered leg exercise, squatting, revealed a side of the icon that few had anticipated. The snippet of his throwback video was shared by a YouTube channel, Muscle Mind Media. In the video, Platz confessed his true feelings for the exercise that earned him the nickname ‘Quadfather’ in the bodybuilding community.

Hated squatting, but loved the aftereffects—Tom Platz

Tom Platz began with a shocking revelation: “I hate squatting. I really don’t like squatting that much, okay?“ Platz’s words reverberated through the fitness community, leaving many in disbelief. How could the man synonymous with squatting despise it? However, Tom Platz didn’t stop there.

Further, he delved into the paradox of his feelings, revealing a deeper truth behind his aversion. “People think he loves squatting. I’m addicted to the feeling afterward,” he confessed. It wasn’t the act itself that drove him but the euphoria that followed.

Tom Platz painted a vivid picture of the post-squat bliss he experienced. He described, “About a week after squat day, I’m like, Wow, life is wonderful. I’m like high. I’m like stone for a week from squats, okay.” It wasn’t just physical gains; it was a mental and emotional high unlike any other. He explained that after squats, even boring things become exciting for him, comparing it to seeing the sun and feeling happy.

This indicates that the joy he gets from squats is a powerful emotion for him. Platz’s honesty challenges the common belief about why people exercise, suggesting that it’s not always about enjoying the exercise itself but about relishing the positive outcomes. Despite his dislike for squats, Tom Platz imparts an important lesson: sometimes, engaging in activities we don’t enjoy can lead to significant rewards. Platz’s revelation is indeed shocking, but did you know another famous bodybuilder known for his quads also revealed something similar?

Why didn’t Jay Cutler train his legs for several years?

The four-time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler once revealed that during his initial days, he didn’t train his legs for nearly three years. He mentioned, “When I first started training, I actually had to back down on my leg training.”

Cutler faced difficulties, even struggling to fit into jeans due to his uneven physique. However, once he began training, his thighs developed, and he achieved a significant quad sweep. Despite breaking his kneecap as a kid and the cast is set wrong, Cutler’s dedication helped him become known for having one of the best sets of legs in bodybuilding history.

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Tom Platz and Jay Cutler’s revelation is nothing short of astonishing. They are known for their massive quad muscles; one hates it, and another doesn’t even train for years. However, now have shared their story about the real secret of success, which, according to them, lies in finding joy in the journey, even when it’s not always comfortable.

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