Only a well conditioned young weight trained body could have survived that instant devastating trauma and still function. 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.
Reg Lewis Norman Williams Arm Routine Muscle Power 1962
Leroy colbert height weight. 5 a quick bicep shot taken on the roof of our gym in new york city circa 1960. 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. 17 year old leroy still at it with one arm tricep curls. 17 year old leroy trying his hand at the pulley machine. 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. I never stopped bodybuilding it is.
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. One of those come on take your shirt off so we can get a picture of you days at the gym. 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. As though all the blood was suddenly drained from my body. Keep the reps between 6 to 10. He is now a consultant at total nutrition a supplement and health food store located.
He was a great guy with a tremendous passion for this sport. Unknown probably between 5 7. Leroy colbert bodybuilding legend first bodybuilder to develop 21 inch biceps naturally im very sorry to hear of steves passing. Leroy back cover of the adonis magazine. Train your entire body every other day. 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.
If you get 10 reps on all sets increase the weight. Leroy colbert is the first man to develop 21 inch arms and is in the bodybuilding hall of fame for doing so. 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. 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. The height of youthful arrogance.