Tom Platts was a golden age bodybuilder Known for having the most defined legs of his generation. In a recent interview, Platts revealed a “minimal” carrier cycle for the two compounds and offered his thoughts on the steroid regimens used by active bodybuilders today.
Mr. Universe winner Tom Platts earned a reputation for strength and tenacity in the gym. He competed primarily in the 1970s and 1980s and graced Mr. Olympia’s stage many times. During his tenure in the sport, Tom has shared the stage alongside bodybuilding legends like his seven-time winner Arnold Schwarzenegger at the Olympia.
Although he never won Sandow’s trophy, Tom was respected in the community for his wild strength feats, especially when it came to squat weights. Proving to the masses that lower body strength isn’t going anywhere anytime soon.
Apart from his illustrious career, as well as his illustrious quads, Platts has established himself as a pioneer in the field of leg training through his unique methods and ideology.
Tom Platts and Fred Hatfield entered a little-known squat contest in February 1992 to determine who was the best in the WBF. Fred Hatfield won what was said to be a very close contest. It was therefore decided that the second squat-off would be held in Germany.
In the fitness industry, the second squat off is remembered as the Great American Squat Off.
Steroids and pharmacotherapy in bodybuilding have become a hot topic. Powerlifters, strongmen and bodybuilders are more transparent these days and don’t mind sharing cycle details with their fans and followers.
Recently, the bodybuilding community has been rocked by a number of deaths in the community, starting with the death of Sean Rhoden last year due to suspected heart complications.
A trend of concern continues this year as Cedric McMillan tragically passed away in April, but according to his wife, details regarding his death have yet to be officially released. NPC/IFBB judge Jerry Ward also died last month, with many suggesting it was due to a heart attack. In Platts’ opinion, bodybuilders run into problems if they keep pushing an excessive amount of gear.
Tom Platts reveals a lifelong “minimal” bodybuilding cycle for the two compounds.
In a video published on YouTube, Tom Platz shared that he’s only used Winstrol and Deca his entire life/bodybuilding career.
“I got so strong. I was squatting six plates before I took the medicine,” said Tom Platts. “I have to tell you because it’s on my mind — and no one will believe me, they won’t believe me when they hear this. 20 milligrams of his Winstrol (Stanozolol) A day, a little pill, a little pink pill, and one shot of Deca (nandrolone) 100 milligrams for a week That was the drug cycle of my life. That’s all I’ve done so far. said Tom Platts
According to Tom, he has never taken testosterone or designer drugs.
“I’ve never taken testosterone. I’ve never taken any of these designer drugs. It worked for me It has given me a long life, a livelihood to this day I thought that drug overdose could actually cause problems as we see today increase.”
Platts likens bodybuilding drugs to car shows. A bodybuilder’s physique is a car, and the medicine they take is wax to polish their paintwork.
“I was just trying to be real and real, and drugs were like waxing a car. I remember the Volkswagen To Ferrari’, you know. But it’s like taking a car to an auto show or drag. Wax the car. You have to be a monster, a muscle guy, a muscle girl before you can start using drugs.”
He added that he is unsure about the drugs bodybuilders are currently using and that it is a different world.
“But we’re looking at what some people are doing right now with androgens and how it affects the sarcoplasm, the liquid substance that surrounds the muscles. I’ve come to respect and understand modernity — I think we’re in the quagmire of pharmacology,” Pratts said.
“It’s a different world here. As a side note, when I first started bodybuilding, I thought I was going to have to stay in my apartment and take a ton of drugs and eat every hour.” Adds Platts. Bodybuilding to me was about girls and the beach, bodybuilding and training, and tank tops.”
Pratts believes his bodybuilding lifestyle has changed since he joined the sport.
“Richness and prosperity and living the dream. Why would men and women want to participate in the sport?”
Tom isn’t the only veteran or bodybuilder who believes the two compounds work best. His two-time Classic Physique Olympia champion Chris Bumstead recently shared his steroid cycle. C-Bum believes he uses only two compounds and that his “reduced” cycle has resulted in a better appearance.
Golden Age bodybuilder Samir Bannout also gave his thoughts on Bumstead’s cycle. said.
Watch the full video below.
Related: Watch: Tom Platts shares historic calf secrets in Q&A
Tom Platts has been away from the sport for a long time, but his opinion on steroid cycles is appreciated given his extensive experience. Despite the differences from when he competed, Tom has come to respect and understand the way modern bodybuilders use their cycles.
