Mike O’Hearn is a strong example of the proverb that age is just a number. The 54-year-old has maintained a truly iconic physique even at the latter stages of his career. However, even the ‘Titan’ was recently left speechless when he came across another bodybuilding veteran, Robbie Robinson. ‘The Black Prince’ has defied all the odds with his exceptional fitness level. And this time it was O’Hearn who got the front seat to witness that. 

In a recent interview with Clark Bartram, O’Hearn opened up about his encounter with Robinson and expressed his astonishment at the older bodybuilder’s remarkable fitness levels.

Mike O’Hearn never saw such strength

O’Hearn, known for his incredible physique and accomplishments, admitted that seeing Robinson effortlessly lift the weights that even the young and aspiring bodybuilders struggled with was a truly mind-blowing experience. O’Hearn shared that he recently collaborated with The Back Prince for a workout and was shocked to see his insane strength.

He recalled an incident where he witnessed Robinson performing bend-over rows with an impressive weight of 225 pounds. What made this feat even more extraordinary was that Robinson accomplished it without any assistance, belts, or straps. He said, “This guy is 76, walks over, grabs 225, bent over rows, no belts, no straps, reverse grip, and plays with it.”

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O’Hearn emphasized that even among the younger generation of bodybuilders, it was rare to come across someone who could handle such weight with such ease and control. He gave an example of a 21-year-old boy who used to lift the same weight in a deadlift that Robinson was lifting in bent-over rows. The fact that Robinson, at the age of 76, was still pushing himself to perform at such high levels showcases his unwavering strength and dedication to his craft. However, the Black Prince also opened up about the harsh truth of bodybuilding. 

Robbie Robinson’s eye-opening advice

During their workout session, Robbie Robinson took the opportunity to share some valuable insights into the harsh realities of bodybuilding. He emphasized that his current level of strength is a direct result of years of hard work. Robinson’s advice to young bodybuilders was straightforward yet profound. 

He believed that half-hearted efforts would not yield significant results and suggested that those who couldn’t give it their all should reconsider their involvement in bodybuilding. He said, “You gotta put in the work. If you’re not willing to put in the work… seriously, time to go home. Have a pizza. Sorry guys. No disrespect. It’s a lot of hard work.” Mike O’Hearn, echoed Robinson’s sentiments and said that aspiring bodybuilders must be fully committed and disciplined in order to achieve the desired results. 

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Ultimately, the conversation between Mike O’Hearn and Robbie Robinson shed light on the incredible strength and dedication required to excel in bodybuilding, regardless of age.