In a profession in which so many guys are dying early, getting injured, and getting sick, I'm glad to see Bob still on top of his fitness game. He was, and still is an inspiration. #Respect. 👏👏💪💪🙌🙌
In the 70's to early 80's, Bob was probably the best conditioned athlete in all America. An incredible machine. More people need to see this video, I can't think of a more credible guy to sell this type of exercises. 👍
I know a fellow who attended a taping of TNA Impact in 2007. He said Backlund was there and he just did step ups off the side of the stage for the entire three hours. No bull.
He's an old-school freak like that. No drugs, just determination. 500 squats for fun. If you're eating clean, sleeping well and drinking loads of water, it becomes easier and easier.
I remember watching Bob do the step test on National tv during a wrestling program when I was a kid. 53 yrs old now and I do the box step up exercise a few times a week for 30-60 minutes. Great workout!!
so much respect for this man, i remember watching him as a kid when he first came in the wwf, remember his feets of strength, what an athlete...... he still looks good...
After my parents, Bob Backlund was my childhood hero!! He's the reason why I started working out in 1980. I just worked out including cardio, about an hour ago. I'm 50 years old, am 5'9" still weigh 265lbs. have 18" arms, 50" chest, 25" quads. I ride my stationary bike, hit the bag, lift lighter weights and use a bowflex. I've never stopped working out, not in 39 years. I'll probably never stop!! Bob is a testament to what happens and what you can do, if you love your workout, and never give up. And I watched him do this for an hour on a WWF saturday wrestling program around 35 years ago!!! I'm not kidding!!
Hey, this is a great reply! can you elaborate more on your workout routine? Im 46 and have been going for 30 years doing mainly some weights, bodyweight exercise and lots of cardio. Do you do a bodybuilding type split? how much cardio etc.
I thought Bruno would live to a hundred or more, the way he worked out into his early 80's. I was shocked to hear Sammartino passed away @ 82. Backlund is another guy I think will live well into his 90's. He was such a great wrestler--legit shooter. Love what Bob Holly said: "Bob Backlund is the nicest man you could ever meet, but he will stretch you if you try him! "
Bob Backlund is such a legend. One of my favorite wrestlers of all time, his fitness is also remarkable. He is a big reason why I'm motivated to work out every day, you don't need a gym, just the know how and desire
Regardless of how simple this design is, sometimes that's what you NEED. Sometimes you just need something simple you can take to the office or just in the corner and use it. And the funniest thing is, Bob kept this for years and never had any plans of his own to sell this. OTHER PEOPLE told him he should try to sell it, because of how FIT he is at this age. But if you want, you can grab a 20 page book of exercises with some big equipment and work on that. That works too. but sometimes, it's a bit MUCH. I can definitely say, this would be an ideal BEGINNER workout (Though it's obvious as advanced as Bob is in fitness, it's still what he uses alot). Skinny boys, fat boys, older types that want to be fit again...this would at the VERY LEAST be the good beginning. starting point. Simple, easy, not overwhelming. Personally, I'd grab that thing and take it to work with me. Remind myself to use it during my lunch break real quick. Just knock out the Steps, Ab Wheel and some elevated push-ups. GOTTA believe it would also work for Piston Squats, elevated crunches and dips too. Just grab it and GO WITH IT, guys.
@Junior Sanchez he was not a heavy drinker he drink beer often he was in the gym and working out more then anything plus he had a very ruff schedule when he was wwf champion he wrestled almost every night he had one of toughest schedules out of all the wwf champions In history and backlund in alot a small gyms and auditoriums convention halls and shaking rings all up and down the east coast all though New York City and New Jersey and Pennsylvania and Massachusetts and Connecticut and Maryland Washington he was one of the only champs to do that for the youth in different very small towns in new Jersey.etc I was looking at schedule all small little towns I never heard of he was wrestling sergeant slaughter and the magnificent muraco and killer Khan and Greg the hammer Valentine in the same week he will wrestle the sergeant four days in straight that's tough.
If you look at all ethnicities,you will find a lot of similar faces within an ethnic group,look at Hollywood a lot of blonde actresses look the same,same for asians and blacks,let us not forget the latinoes...so 2 white dudes looking alike? no big deal.
Bob buckland is one of those old school guys you know he can still beat some ass. Dudes a legend and doesn't get enough respect for being a former and lengthy reign world champ.
luv luv luv this dude MSG loved Bobby from Bruno to Bobby met him one day on his way to a autographing convention shocked I knew him he was a crazy character TNA then hated that humble gentleman pure rasslas love that dude Chicken Wing Bob Backland
Bob Backlund is THE MAN.... who does not get the credit he deserves... WWF Champion for over 5 years... Tremendous conditioning/Superb athlete/mentally tough.
This guy is the real deal. I am currently 47 years old and have let myself go. I don't know how old Bob is, but I know he is in a lot better shape than I was in this video than I was in my prime.
I tried to find one of these but can’t, not even on Ebay, but I ended up buying the 18” and 12” Rogue Resin Plyo boxes just to do this exercise. I’m 48 yrs old now and still doing them ✅
ME TOO , I NEVER LIKE HULK HOGAN , STILL DON;T LIKE HIM, BOB BACKLUND , NEVER HAD AS MAMMY SHOTS AT THE TITLE, LIKE HOGAN DID , I WAS EXTREMELY UPSET WHEN I DISCOVERED HE LOST HIS TITLE , UNFAIRLY, AND DIDN;T GET HIS REMATCH, NOW HOW MANNY TIMES DID HOGAN GET A REMATCH
Bob didn't get a rematch because he left the company. Bob's wrestling persona had become stale. Vince wanted Bob to become a heel and eventually drop the title to Hogan at the first WrestleMania. Bob wouldn't job to Hogan or turn heel; so he made Sheik a transitional champion and booked a screwjob ending where Backlund's manager threw in the towel costing Backlund the Title. The rest is history.
this is the old Bob Backlund I remember as WWF Champion in the late '70's and early '80's. The same haircut, the same nice guy, whom I like a lot better then the heel using big words and making everybody name every President. I know most would disagree, but this is how I remember him, and it's good to have him back.
Mr. Backland is the epitome of discipline. Look how fit he is after all of these years. I thought for sure he was going to turn Mr. Backland and start yelling "LADIES AND GENTLEMAN, I'M MR. BACKLAND!"
this was one of the main factors in my weight loss .. i saw this a few years ago and thought man ..he's right i am in charge... well today i'm 100 pounds lighter .. and i can move on a dime .. he made it sound so simple ! cause it is ! it should be! .. you are in charge .. you're the general foreman of your own body .. it's so simple
Bob loved exercise,he did it all his life and looked forward to it,he had great stamina and was a great athlete. Nothing flashy about him,and his exercise routine was never designed to give you bulging muscles(no drugs).
Mr. Backlund looks to be in better shape now then when he was 45. If that's even possible because this guy was and still is the true definition of a physical specimen.
It’s a shame that the gym in a box has long been out of production. I would love to purchase one, but it’s long gone now. I wouldn’t even know where to look to track down a used one If by some chance that Bob or any of his reps see this comment, REISSUE THE DAMN THING!!!! You still have some interest out there for it. I ended up getting a regular exercise wheel and a step-up plastic platform to do both exercises.....but having them both in a gig like this would be awesome!
I gets nowhere near the respect he deserves. In a real fight, he could probably take out many of these 30 year old wrestlers. Guy has skill and class period.
This man is a legend! It is a shame the WWF sold him out and went with Hulk Hogan after 83'-84'. I understand that was instrumental in the wrestling boom of the mid to late 80s. But this man was such a huge talent they could have kept him highly involved. And he could have twisted Hogan into a pretzel and had him tapping in 2 minutes.
OH HE DID THAT ALREADY , ALL HOGAN MATCHS IN MY BOOK WERE FIXS, NOTICE THAT , THEY ALWAYS MADE SURE HE WON ALL THE TIME , AND WHEN HE LOST , GOT REMATCH RIGHT AWAY
I’ve noticed this about Bob Backland, he’s terrible at cutting a promo(aside from his heel phase) but he’s a pleasure to listen to outside of character.
Just goes to show its the old school, no nonsense exercises like these that are the real deal. Backlund has to be the fittest 64 yr old I have ever seen in my life. Check out all the other wrestlers like Hogan his age who spent years juicing and lifting weights. They`re nowhere near as in shape as Bob
😳Bob Backlund have you been in touch with Dr David Schultz lately? 😳 Thanks for all of your help! and your friendship! Thanks Again for the work out tips and encouragement! 😳 Keep in touch!
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64 years old and still a machine,,,mad respect for Bob
He’s about 70 now.
Bob never ate marijuana.
[ he's a bone machine ]
@@AngelEyes-bt6qpwhat does weed have to do?
75 in 2024.
I have so much respect for Bob Backlund he is old school and hard working to the core. That looks like a great workout
Absolutely a G.O.A.T ... Hell in this interview I could see him in a Headline Match... I can think of no one who could meet him from the same era
If Gym in the Box went back into production, I would buy it on the spot!
I STILL wouldn’t want to mess with Bob Backlund! This guy is indeed a legit tough guy. All natural and no nonsense
Fucking A he is!
In a profession in which so many guys are dying early, getting injured, and getting sick, I'm glad to see Bob still on top of his fitness game. He was, and still is an inspiration. #Respect. 👏👏💪💪🙌🙌
Bob Backlund is a truly sweet and genuine man. He was a champion for so long because he was the real deal.
YES I TOTAL AGREE WITH YOU GOOD CALL
You think those championships are real?
In the 70's to early 80's, Bob was probably the best conditioned athlete in all America. An incredible machine. More people need to see this video, I can't think of a more credible guy to sell this type of exercises. 👍
It's certainly gave me a reason to keep going.
Im 50 and I use Bob's workout everyday. It works.
Do you still do this workout? How many days a week? How long? How many reps?, I want to start but have no idea where to begin
@@IrishJJ27start of easy 25 step each leg then 5 and roll outs continue till your tired
Bob, you were and still are a fine example of what an Athlete and a Champion should be!
I know a fellow who attended a taping of TNA Impact in 2007. He said Backlund was there and he just did step ups off the side of the stage for the entire three hours. No bull.
Yep, he's a REAL super-athlete... no Hulk Hogan bullcrap.
Does he still have this look at 60 or w/e age he is now, he looks amazing, almost like he has not aged a year.
He's an old-school freak like that. No drugs, just determination. 500 squats for fun. If you're eating clean, sleeping well and drinking loads of water, it becomes easier and easier.
define " eating clean "?
Billy Graham did that once as well.
Speech at the end was more important that the exercises themselves.
Is this like THE Bob Backlund?! As-in like Chicken-wing Crossface
That's the one!
None other
AND 2-time WWF Heavyweight Champion... 6 years first time, 3 days the second time.
Oh yeah that's him
jgfjgfify Bob was champ during the era right before the golden age.....Iron Shiek beat him for the title then Hulkamania beat the Shiek soon after.
I remember watching Bob do the step test on National tv during a wrestling program when I was a kid. 53 yrs old now and I do the box step up exercise a few times a week for 30-60 minutes. Great workout!!
Still in character... After all these years. What a great actor.
I have the gym in box from Mr Backlund and I love it. My favorite workout.
No you don't.
I love how Bob Backlund says "I want a folding wooden box I can take to Japan with me." Like it's just a normal thing.
He carries brussel sprouts in his pockets.
For as much as these guys were on the road in the 70's and 80's it probably was normal.
@@patrickwall8517 I think wrestlers went to Japan a lot because they were paid in cash.
Bob was a great WWWF-WWF champion
so much respect for this man, i remember watching him as a kid when he first came in the wwf, remember his feets of strength, what an athlete...... he still looks good...
Great to see Bob is doing well. God bless him. Original and legendary!
After my parents, Bob Backlund was my childhood hero!! He's the reason why I started working out in 1980. I just worked out including cardio, about an hour ago. I'm 50 years old, am 5'9" still weigh 265lbs. have 18" arms, 50" chest, 25" quads. I ride my stationary bike, hit the bag, lift lighter weights and use a bowflex. I've never stopped working out, not in 39 years. I'll probably never stop!! Bob is a testament to what happens and what you can do, if you love your workout, and never give up. And I watched him do this for an hour on a WWF saturday wrestling program around 35 years ago!!! I'm not kidding!!
Hey, this is a great reply! can you elaborate more on your workout routine? Im 46 and have been going for 30 years doing mainly some weights, bodyweight exercise and lots of cardio. Do you do a bodybuilding type split? how much cardio etc.
He could never cut a promo but my god could he wrestle. One of the greatest an he still looks amazing.
Legend
Whoa, Bob's still got it. He should run for President again.
I remember him doing step-tests in promos back in the early 80s
Iron Sheik whacked Backlund's shoulder with a Persian club
I am amazed. Still looks like he could go an hour wresting.
He probably could.
So did Sanartino. These guys are clean.
He could
... resting ....
I thought Bruno would live to a hundred or more, the way he worked out into his early 80's. I was shocked to hear Sammartino passed away @ 82. Backlund is another guy I think will live well into his 90's. He was such a great wrestler--legit shooter. Love what Bob Holly said: "Bob Backlund is the nicest man you could ever meet, but he will stretch you if you try him! "
These old school guys put the modern metrosexual fitness posers, gym bros and bunnies to shame. Tougher than nails.
Not only tough, Backlund was so strong, he could make guys tap-out with a headlock!! And I believe it!!
Just the thought alone of his strength is to much to handle and would cause them CrossFit pansies to explode instantly.
Bob Backlund is such a legend. One of my favorite wrestlers of all time, his fitness is also remarkable. He is a big reason why I'm motivated to work out every day, you don't need a gym, just the know how and desire
" you are what you think " BRILLIANT!
Ab wheel and step ups - combined hit every muscle in the body
Jesus. He really seems like the nicest guy in the world.
He great wrestler but got zero charisma lot people called him boring bob. Even Patterson and Vince McMahon Sr. N Jr said same thing.
Regardless of how simple this design is, sometimes that's what you NEED. Sometimes you just need something simple you can take to the office or just in the corner and use it. And the funniest thing is, Bob kept this for years and never had any plans of his own to sell this. OTHER PEOPLE told him he should try to sell it, because of how FIT he is at this age.
But if you want, you can grab a 20 page book of exercises with some big equipment and work on that. That works too. but sometimes, it's a bit MUCH. I can definitely say, this would be an ideal BEGINNER workout (Though it's obvious as advanced as Bob is in fitness, it's still what he uses alot). Skinny boys, fat boys, older types that want to be fit again...this would at the VERY LEAST be the good beginning. starting point. Simple, easy, not overwhelming.
Personally, I'd grab that thing and take it to work with me. Remind myself to use it during my lunch break real quick. Just knock out the Steps, Ab Wheel and some elevated push-ups. GOTTA believe it would also work for Piston Squats, elevated crunches and dips too. Just grab it and GO WITH IT, guys.
His character comes out in every part of this video. He seems simcere bc he is sincere. I need to be in this good shape at 65
Still an inspiration mr. Backlund!
Joy of life! Lovely lesson.
He's very motivational. Love it.
I Wish this product was still being sold
He lived a clean life...no booze no drugs.....it shows.
Why past
@Junior Sanchez he was not a heavy drinker he drink beer often he was in the gym and working out more then anything plus he had a very ruff schedule when he was wwf champion he wrestled almost every night he had one of toughest schedules out of all the wwf champions In history and backlund in alot a small gyms and auditoriums convention halls and shaking rings all up and down the east coast all though New York City and New Jersey and Pennsylvania and Massachusetts and Connecticut and Maryland Washington he was one of the only champs to do that for the youth in different very small towns in new Jersey.etc I was looking at schedule all small little towns I never heard of he was wrestling sergeant slaughter and the magnificent muraco and killer Khan and Greg the hammer Valentine in the same week he will wrestle the sergeant four days in straight that's tough.
that man is amazing
Bob looks like an elderly version of The Miz in the face
Holy shit
Damn you're right
HE LOOK LIKE GOLUMM HAHAHA OR CRAZY GENE LEBELL FOUNDER MMA !
He Looks More Like Mr. MIZ ( Miz's Dad )
If you look at all ethnicities,you will find a lot of similar faces within an ethnic group,look at Hollywood a lot of blonde actresses look the same,same for asians and blacks,let us not forget the latinoes...so 2 white dudes looking alike? no big deal.
Bob buckland is one of those old school guys you know he can still beat some ass. Dudes a legend and doesn't get enough respect for being a former and lengthy reign world champ.
wtf he's still in great shape wow!
What a beast, this guy at 70 probably squats more than 99% of guys 1/3 his age. Mad respect.
Good pep talk. I needed that.
Bob Backlund is an inspiration to me and many others. I always liked his upbeat positive attitude and healthy lifestyle.
Bob Backlund gives the same great motivation as Jack LaLanne did. Great video
luv luv luv this dude
MSG loved Bobby
from Bruno to Bobby
met him one day on his way to a autographing
convention
shocked I knew him he was a crazy character TNA then hated that
humble gentleman pure rasslas
love that dude Chicken Wing Bob Backland
Bob Backlund is THE MAN.... who does not get the credit he deserves... WWF Champion for over 5 years... Tremendous conditioning/Superb athlete/mentally tough.
Listen to this guy, he is "The real deal".
This guy is the real deal. I am currently 47 years old and have let myself go. I don't know how old Bob is, but I know he is in a lot better shape than I was in this video than I was in my prime.
Gotta love this legend.
I tried to find one of these but can’t, not even on Ebay, but I ended up buying the 18” and 12” Rogue Resin Plyo boxes just to do this exercise. I’m 48 yrs old now and still doing them ✅
He looks great a true gentleman and athlete
I was sad as kid. When Iron Shiek beat Bob ..I was never a Hulk Hogan fan..I knew Bob would never get rematch..Wrestling Changed 4 Ever
ME TOO , I NEVER LIKE HULK HOGAN , STILL DON;T LIKE HIM, BOB BACKLUND , NEVER HAD AS MAMMY SHOTS AT THE TITLE, LIKE HOGAN DID , I WAS EXTREMELY UPSET WHEN I DISCOVERED HE LOST HIS TITLE , UNFAIRLY, AND DIDN;T GET HIS REMATCH, NOW HOW MANNY TIMES DID HOGAN GET A REMATCH
Sad? I cried! Lol
Bob didn't get a rematch because he left the company. Bob's wrestling persona had become stale. Vince wanted Bob to become a heel and eventually drop the title to Hogan at the first WrestleMania. Bob wouldn't job to Hogan or turn heel; so he made Sheik a transitional champion and booked a screwjob ending where Backlund's manager threw in the towel costing Backlund the Title. The rest is history.
Mr Backlund! What a great wrestler and entertainer. Loved your book and your interviews.
Great video, thanks for posting
All American hero, Bob Backlund.
Legend. Had so much character and personality when he snapped.
Have yall seen his match vs Hulk Hogan here in CZcams? He was manhandling Hogan like if Hogan was a cruiserweight
this is the old Bob Backlund I remember as WWF Champion in the late '70's and early '80's. The same haircut, the same nice guy, whom I like a lot better then the heel using big words and making everybody name every President. I know most would disagree, but this is how I remember him, and it's good to have him back.
“I feel like a spring bruster.” My hometown hero!
This so underrated.
Mr. Backland is the epitome of discipline. Look how fit he is after all of these years. I thought for sure he was going to turn Mr. Backland and start yelling "LADIES AND GENTLEMAN, I'M MR. BACKLAND!"
this was one of the main factors in my weight loss .. i saw this a few years ago and thought man ..he's right i am in charge... well today i'm 100 pounds lighter .. and i can move on a dime .. he made it sound so simple ! cause it is ! it should be! .. you are in charge .. you're the general foreman of your own body .. it's so simple
How did you lose so much weight? Step ups? How many days per week? For how long do you do them?
@@IrishJJ27 i did alotta squats and military presses .. squats is the name of the game though
Bob loved exercise,he did it all his life and looked forward to it,he had great stamina and was a great athlete.
Nothing flashy about him,and his exercise routine was never designed to give you bulging muscles(no drugs).
but he was buff as hell, and he still is for his age.
I thought Backlund was a bore when I was young and he was WWF champ forever. Now I love him bc he's still so in shape for his age.
Nice work, Champ! Great video!
Harley Race says he’s the strongest wrestler he ever wrestled and I believe him.
Me, Austin Aries and Shawn Daivari all trained with Eddie Sharkey - who also trained Mr. Backlund. Much respect to him!
Totally awesome and wonderful man!
this man has insane body strength for his age, impressive.
A man from Princeton promoting the Harvard step test. Sure he's from Princeton, Minnesota but it's still Princeton.
I wanted to see him flip out I'M MR BACKLUND!!!!
czcams.com/video/J3TQ-HmzFLE/video.html
I'm Mister Howdy Doody
@@chuckwilburn1298 that's what Dr d David Schultz called him.
He tried do Mr backland thing too late in his career lot people called him boring bob.
This guy is a real champion in real life he sets a great example for us all
Very inspiring because he isnt selling. The real deal. In and out of the ring. Proper human.
God, old Bob is in incredible shape here.
Imagine randomly grabbing this man in a Collar Elbow tie up, and trying to get inside control
I do steps and and ab wheel and love it!!
Mr. Backlund looks to be in better shape now then when he was 45. If that's even possible because this guy was and still is the true definition of a physical specimen.
Amazing guy! Huge respect and motivation
It’s a shame that the gym in a box has long been out of production. I would love to purchase one, but it’s long gone now.
I wouldn’t even know where to look to track down a used one
If by some chance that Bob or any of his reps see this comment, REISSUE THE DAMN THING!!!! You still have some interest out there for it.
I ended up getting a regular exercise wheel and a step-up plastic platform to do both exercises.....but having them both in a gig like this would be awesome!
I gets nowhere near the respect he deserves. In a real fight, he could probably take out many of these 30 year old wrestlers. Guy has skill and class period.
This man is a legend! It is a shame the WWF sold him out and went with Hulk Hogan after 83'-84'. I understand that was instrumental in the wrestling boom of the mid to late 80s. But this man was such a huge talent they could have kept him highly involved. And he could have twisted Hogan into a pretzel and had him tapping in 2 minutes.
They wanted him to turn heel, but he refused (coz kayfabe days and family) and quit or was fired... I think anyways.
it's a shame they couldn't find something for him.
Haha
agree MSG loved him pure rasslar strong as a ox All American good guy
OH HE DID THAT ALREADY , ALL HOGAN MATCHS IN MY BOOK WERE FIXS, NOTICE THAT , THEY ALWAYS MADE SURE HE WON ALL THE TIME , AND WHEN HE LOST , GOT REMATCH RIGHT AWAY
No sales pitch. Just a box. Love it.
I was thinking about putting a plank like that on my carpet also, when doing the ab wheel..
Great motivational speech also.
"Great motivational speech."
What a guy
I grew up boxing and I've been doing the wheel since I was 12 years old I'm still doing it today at 37
Bob Backlund is the model for the stretch Armstrong toy back in the 70s
It works he did one complete rep was totally out of breath at a point I thought he was going to faint and fall flat on his face but it works.
He looks pretty good for 64 years old
his autobiography is a must!
Man this dude is in great shape for his age dude still big as fuck
I’ve noticed this about Bob Backland, he’s terrible at cutting a promo(aside from his heel phase) but he’s a pleasure to listen to outside of character.
Just goes to show its the old school, no nonsense exercises like these that are the real deal. Backlund has to be the fittest 64 yr old I have ever seen in my life. Check out all the other wrestlers like Hogan his age who spent years juicing and lifting weights. They`re nowhere near as in shape as Bob
It looks like he's only aged ten years in the last 40 years. The man is a legend, all natural, no steroids.
IMaDEMON, there's only ONE Bob Backlund. :)
Where can I buy this
cool, he's got one of the earliest Concept2 rowers back there.
😳Bob Backlund have you been in touch with
Dr David Schultz lately?
😳 Thanks for all of your help! and your friendship!
Thanks Again for the work out tips and encouragement!
😳 Keep in touch!
truly a great guy!
Is "gym in a box" still available?