Leroy colbert bodybuilding legend first bodybuilder to develop 21 inch biceps naturally im very sorry to hear of steves passing. As though all the blood was suddenly drained from my body. Only a well conditioned young weight trained body could have survived that instant devastating trauma and still function. In that respect leroy colberts full body blitz has much in common with other brutal transitory type routines such as german volume training and 20 rep squats. If you get 10 reps on all sets increase the weight. Unknown probably between 5 7.
Keep the reps between 6 to 10. He was a great guy with a tremendous passion for this sport. 5 a quick bicep shot taken on the roof of our gym in new york city circa 1960. 17 year old leroy still at it with one arm tricep curls. Colbert used a website and youtube videos on yorkieloverfitness in later life to export his extensive knowledge and over 60 years of experience to others and to protect people from the lies of the fitness and supplement industry. The height of youthful arrogance.
Train your entire body every other day. Despite growing up in a period of intense racial prejudice leroy was able to break through the race barrier at the age of 20 becoming the first ever black athlete to appear on the front cover of muscle power magazine. Leroy colbert and his wife jackie in one of their health food stores which are so highly successful and part of the reason is the couples exuberant good nature and obvious joy in living. Leroy colbert is the first man to develop 21 inch arms and is in the bodybuilding hall of fame for doing so. 17 year old leroy trying his hand at the pulley machine. When we compare the data it becomes apparent that frank zane and leroy colbert had very similar muscle mass proportions with the former being a little lighter but also leaner.
Ive successfully recommended this type of routine to dozens of lifters and used colberts method exclusively to gain 16 pounds of mostly lean bodyweight while keeping my waist the exact same size. Leroy at one time had one of the top physiques in the world until an injury sidelined him from competition. However the chief aim of the blitz is to force continued muscle growth after a period of stagnation with your regular routine to shock your muscles from boredeom with extra stimulation for a short intense period of time. I never stopped bodybuilding it is. Leroy back cover of the adonis magazine. One of those come on take your shirt off so we can get a picture of you days at the gym.
Leroy colbert was a bodybuilding legend who prided himself on being a natural bodybuilderhe was credited for being the first man to develop 21 inch arms drug free. He is now a consultant at total nutrition a supplement and health food store located.
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