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His legs were incredibly muscular, with deep striations and astounding separation. Even today, decades after he retired from bodybuilding, he is still considered one of the all-time greats when it comes to leg development. Tom Platz was and continues to be known for his insane leg development, considered to be the best in the history of bodybuilding.

‘The Quadfather’ had a few tricks up his sleeve to target his lower body as much as possible and indeed became the standard in the sport when it comes to leg muscle development. Platz frequently keeps his fans updated about his training routine, diet, as well as his general lifestyle through his social media. His recent Instagram post is clear evidence of how great his lower body genetics are. 

Platz makes progress even when sick!

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Platz recently posted a few images of his quads with the caption, “A work in progress!” His legs looked absolutely ripped and massive in the pictures, thanks to his training-beyond-failure attitude. He continued by thanking his doctor for the changes that she made to his diet and training. Platz got nicknamed the “Golden Eagle” due to his broad back and massive thighs. He is still very much living up to the nickname, as can be seen in the images. 

 

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“My amazing doctor, Dr Cha @cha_dikito has placed me on another healing journey, once again! Have been under the weather the last few weeks. Her evaluation was spot on! Cha tweaked my training days and Eating Lifestyle while I recover,” wrote Platz. 

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With all the greatness evident in the images, it was sure to attract a lot of attention. Fans could not stop themselves from admiring his amazing physique and commented their thoughts and expressed their opinions about the legend’s unbelievable muscle development. 

Fans go crazy for Platz’s quad update

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Tom Platz is a perfect example of an athlete who is aging well. Despite being in his 60s, he still maintains an impressive physique and is a well-respected figure in the bodybuilding world. The fans commented on his recent post appreciating his dedication and hard work even at such an age. 

One of the users commented, “man has the legs of a greek god at age 68 😭😭,” while another fan wrote, “More detail on those quads than most of the current competitors 😮💪🏼.” Some of the fans felt motivated after looking at his post and commented, “You are an inspiration,” whereas some of the fans noted how he continues to defy time by commenting “Still got those crazy quads at your age. Very impressive 🙏🏼.”

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Bodybuilding is more of a lifestyle than a sport. This statement can be proved to be true by looking at the life of Tom Platz. Even after decades of his retirement, he has maintained a physique so good that most people can’t even achieve in their prime years. Platz serves as an inspiration for those looking to maintain their health and vitality as they age. What did you think of his amazing quad photos?

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