“You’re Actually Destroying Yourself”: 68-YO Bodybuilding Legend Shares Valuable Advice for People Not Being Able to Make Any Progress in the Gym

During his peak days, Tom Platz was known for his authority over training. The 68-year-old former bodybuilder, who is known as the Quadfather, recently revealed some useful information regarding the resting period. While most bodybuilders have a misconception that working harder for longer periods of time would yield the optimum results, the Quadfather took it upon himself to correct this error.

Tom Platz took his own example to portray how he came to know about the merits of a proper resting time, and hence he started using that as a proven method to gain maximum results during his workout sessions.The bodybuilder also revealed that he learned the important lesson early on, which later helped his career.

16-year-old Tom Platz left bike rides for a gym comeback

Quadfather had once revealed how people barely give time for their physique to get some rest. In fact, he pointed out to his fans that everyone goes through a phase where they cannot improve themselves at any length. “One of the things you got to remember is that everyone even Arnold gets sticking points. Sticking points are not only unique to you,” he said. Platz further mentioned that when he had something similar happen back when he was only 16, he understood the importance of having a proper recuperating time.

Platz shared the story from his youth when he had hit his plateau and could not press more than 250-275 lbs. For a little while, Platz left the gym in frustration and ended up riding a bike. However, soon after when he returned back, he could do as much as 300 lbs at once. He then understood how recovery time can have much more benefits than one can think of. Moreover, Platz also emphasized the fact that overdoing training can have its demerits. “You’re actually destroying yourself,” Tom Platz revealed.

Much like Dorian Yates’s philosophy about resting for better productivity, Tom Platz promotes similar guidance in the community. He has also been extremely keen on making a great bond between himself and his fans throughout his career. Hence, years later, motivated by his resurfaced old video, the bodybuilder opened up another option for his fans to talk to him.

Tom PLatz’s open to communicate with fans

Not so long ago, the Quadfather had asked his fans to write letters to him. Now as his old video resurfaced, the bodybuilder decided to have a similar method of communication with fans. He announced, “Over 40 years ago, you could Talk To Me! Bringing back more personal experiences! Let me HEAR FROM YOU! Important NOTE: Offer expires on 29 February 2024.” Then the bodybuilder proceeded to give directions on how fans can send Platz an Audio question or interest and get back a video reply soon after.

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It seems Tom Platz almost always finds a way to send his experienced guidance to his followers and the community. Now that he opens up another opportunity for them to reach out to the Quadfather, many are already set to connect with the legend at the earliest.

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