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  • čas přidán 7. 05. 2017
  • IRON CINEMA - Every Monday we connect you with Generation Iron director Vlad Yudin. Get a first hand look at the entire journey of the bodybuilding industry - ranging from athlete interviews, behind-the-scene looks at major events, and insight into the Generation Iron Fitness Network‘s original shows and films.
    When I started digging deep into the current state of bodybuilding to embark on Generation Iron 2 - I knew we had to dive deeper into steroids. Regardless of your opinion on these drugs - steroids exist in every sport and surely bodybuilding is one of them. Who better to talk bluntly about personal experiences with steroids other than Rich Piana - a CZcams famous bodybuilder who always speaks his mind. Unfortunately, we couldn't fit our entire converstation with Rich Piana into the film - that's why I'm excited to release this segment of my interview with him where we really dive deep into his personal experience with steroid use and the potential life and death circumstances in the long term. Watch our interview above.
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  • @GenerationIron
    @GenerationIron  Před 5 měsíci +5

    Watch the official story on “Rich Piana Chronicles”
    generationiron.com/watch-rich-piana-chronicles/

  • @orangeapple681
    @orangeapple681 Před 5 lety +7559

    Love him or hate him, he was an honest guy. He's got my respect.

    • @thomasjust2663
      @thomasjust2663 Před 4 lety +92

      He was not honest with himself...and he paid the consecuences

    • @ABC-ew8yu
      @ABC-ew8yu Před 4 lety +129

      @@thomasjust2663 Ur just a fucking hater who can't achieve anything in life

    • @ABC-ew8yu
      @ABC-ew8yu Před 4 lety +56

      @Empor ! Whatever it takes its the mentality to achieve ur goal at at the cost of everything but only a true bodybuilder can understand this not a common man

    • @ABC-ew8yu
      @ABC-ew8yu Před 4 lety +9

      @Empor ! That's the mentality to give everything to abuse your body to be the best version of yourself

    • @johncapada6997
      @johncapada6997 Před 4 lety +1

      I agree

  • @nickmann7725
    @nickmann7725 Před 4 lety +3687

    "The negatives gonna come back at you eventually. It all equals out".
    Respect to Rich

    • @jasonmitchell6534
      @jasonmitchell6534 Před 4 lety +14

      Stop alcohol

    • @mrplayafication
      @mrplayafication Před 3 lety +11

      Is death better than your nuts turning from grapes to raisins and you can't get it up? Probably.

    • @Matthew34801
      @Matthew34801 Před 3 lety +7

      Jesus loves you

    • @MedvedActual
      @MedvedActual Před 3 lety +5

      @@mrplayafication personal choice

    • @Snacks8536
      @Snacks8536 Před 3 lety +3

      Funny thing is it wasn’t steroids that killed him it was the other substances RIP

  • @BuddysDIY
    @BuddysDIY Před 2 lety +2445

    The REALEST man in bodybuilding.
    RIP to a legend

    • @paulcoote3094
      @paulcoote3094 Před 2 lety +49

      The REALEST dead man in the cemetery

    • @BuddysDIY
      @BuddysDIY Před 2 lety +57

      @@paulcoote3094 internet bad boy over here. I'll put 10,000 bucks wouldn't say that to any of his family's faces.

    • @paulcoote3094
      @paulcoote3094 Před 2 lety +20

      @@BuddysDIY i will accept your bet. Who in his family do you want me to say it too.

    • @theworldisimmense
      @theworldisimmense Před 2 lety +30

      @@paulcoote3094 you pathetic

    • @paulcoote3094
      @paulcoote3094 Před 2 lety +2

      @@theworldisimmense nah

  • @jacobcherrington7796
    @jacobcherrington7796 Před 2 lety +474

    Another former steroid user told me the same thing Rich said but in a different way. I was told “there are no free meals in life, eventually you have to pay the bill!” R.I.P.

    • @mohamadrezaie3276
      @mohamadrezaie3276 Před 2 lety +4

      you god damn right

    • @MikeL34
      @MikeL34 Před rokem +1

      My

    • @saprano1972
      @saprano1972 Před rokem +6

      …..and if you can’t pay the bill the repo man will come collect. Believe DaT!! Acknowledge MEEEE! 😏

    • @blacklyfe5543
      @blacklyfe5543 Před 9 měsíci

      What bill

    • @jacobcherrington7796
      @jacobcherrington7796 Před 9 měsíci

      The “bill” means you can’t use steroids without consequences. If you use steroids long term there is a very good chance you will die and an almost certain chance that you will get very sick and destroy your body if you live. A personal friend of mine just died three weeks ago from a heart attack at 43 years old from steroid abuse.

  • @arcad1an292
    @arcad1an292 Před 6 lety +4382

    Are you watching this after his death. The man was REAL, HONEST and he will be MISSED.
    RIP RICH

  • @julianmartinrobertsen4787
    @julianmartinrobertsen4787 Před 4 lety +3717

    He died 3 months after that interview. RIP. A great man

    • @abtwopoint0
      @abtwopoint0 Před 4 lety +46

      @@AnDr3w066 slap boxing? Big fucking deal. Probably a high point in Jason's life, they squashed it

    • @seeker5736
      @seeker5736 Před 4 lety +30

      J.m.Robertsen. Some people just grace the world briefly,however they leave a powerful message.
      Rich himself and others, such as john Lennon and bruce lee come to mind.

    • @5beast630
      @5beast630 Před 3 lety +16

      R.I.P❤

    • @rhymereason3449
      @rhymereason3449 Před 3 lety +122

      A "great man" doesn't destroy his body with drugs...

    • @nikhilg6879
      @nikhilg6879 Před 3 lety +64

      dying 3 months after interview doesn't make him great.

  • @MuscleFlexPro
    @MuscleFlexPro Před 2 lety +619

    The more I watch him the more I believe he was a good guy. A good soul.

    • @badrrharri
      @badrrharri Před 2 lety +31

      He was a good guy, one of the realest ones.

    • @peet404
      @peet404 Před 2 lety +7

      I started weight training in April. And started to follow the lives of all these body builders in the past few months. Obviously Arnold, Dorian, Ronnie, jay cutler and more. I’ve been watching Rich’s content for a few months now and I agree. I never followed his life until recently. Although he lived the way he did he was honest about it and that’s respect on huge levels. He was an interesting man for sure

    • @MuscleFlexPro
      @MuscleFlexPro Před 2 lety +1

      @@peet404 yes he is like one of us.

    • @Ghost-tb8ip
      @Ghost-tb8ip Před 2 lety +8

      Such a waste, a smart good looking dude who should still be on the earth. Life is a gift and meanwhile when it comes down to brass tax he was just a man walking full of poison. I say its not even close to worth it.

    • @brutus007
      @brutus007 Před rokem

      He was honest and that’s always good!

  • @Giannis_Rc
    @Giannis_Rc Před 2 lety +243

    The trend these days is to enhance your image with every possible way in every possible sector. Your physique, your social media status, your relationship and working status, its all about titles. Wasting all that time forging your image means there is no time for you to be a better version of yourself spiritually. Your life becomes your prison and you don't realise it until it's too late.

  • @Biohazard0066
    @Biohazard0066 Před 3 lety +1436

    ''Do as i say, not as i do''
    R.I.P Rich, thanks for the advices.

    • @reddragon4482
      @reddragon4482 Před 2 lety +23

      It's bad advice lmao. Hypocritical lol.

    • @reddragon4482
      @reddragon4482 Před 2 lety +1

      @@la-li-lu-le-lo9444 lmao.

    • @ExeQtd
      @ExeQtd Před 2 lety +43

      @@reddragon4482 Its actually really really good advise.. He didnt know back then what he injected and stuff. Therefore he's trying to teach other people especially the younger generation the dangers of these drugs.
      Rich genuinly cared for the others even though he made some bad decisions regarding his own health. You have to look from multiple perspectives, if these guys never went public with this even more people would get harmed by this.

    • @la-li-lu-le-lo9444
      @la-li-lu-le-lo9444 Před 2 lety +4

      @@ExeQtd that's actually a fair point & pretty insightful, thanks.

    • @ExeQtd
      @ExeQtd Před 2 lety +8

      @@la-li-lu-le-lo9444 yeah if you look more into his videos hes literally saying that hopefully people learn from his mistakes. If anything he was a very nice guy with alot of knowledge.

  • @ramialharthi778
    @ramialharthi778 Před 4 lety +1700

    He had so much hate comments before his death, and now after he died the comments are full of love.. funny ppl we are, i hope this teaches us something

    • @aaronslifts
      @aaronslifts Před 4 lety +51

      Sadly it won't

    • @kennysloth6953
      @kennysloth6953 Před 4 lety +63

      How its always is....like when an artist dies they are “everyones favorite” even tho they never cared when they were alive and less popular

    • @connorb614
      @connorb614 Před 4 lety +21

      Are you insinuating that everyone who commented the hate comments are now commenting the nice comments...?

    • @mrmysterious6006
      @mrmysterious6006 Před 4 lety +35

      Human being are a fucked species.
      People want to help you when you are at your lowest. They are all sympathetic and loving.
      When you are going well they despise you and won't help you go further.
      Why can't people just be happy for others?
      Of course within reason.

    • @JK-vc7ie
      @JK-vc7ie Před 4 lety

      Rami AlHarthi
      He seemed like a shady and slimy dude.

  • @deaconfarley841
    @deaconfarley841 Před 2 lety +136

    Had the pleasure of meeting this guy. I'm not a small guy at 20 stone. But seeing this guy in person. His arms are just something you will never forget. Great guy too. Rip brother 🙏

    • @s.marshian8455
      @s.marshian8455 Před rokem +1

      Lol 20 stones was you as a small guy?

    • @jamesstreet228
      @jamesstreet228 Před rokem +1

      He seems like he was a really nice guy. I would have loved to meet him

  • @willbrink
    @willbrink Před 2 lety +472

    He's a cautionary tale and everything he said was generally accurate. For a non science type, does a good job of explaining what's happening on a cellular level. Note, he didn't touch on the long list of recreational drugs he and others commonly use, but still a very honest discussion from him. He seemed like a good guy with a lot of demons.

    • @ImDembe
      @ImDembe Před 2 lety +1

      Yeah let's hear what the meathead have to say what happens on a cellular level...screw science.

    • @MrSpicyTits
      @MrSpicyTits Před 2 lety +17

      He was dead wrong about legalising steroid use though... I can follow his train of thought there but I think he's misguided. Normalising steroid use even more would not be a good thing

    • @user-fk8rb8ue5h
      @user-fk8rb8ue5h Před 2 lety +4

      Absolutely. Easy to criticise but I just look at him and think "There but for the grace of God go I".

    • @jackandrews7878
      @jackandrews7878 Před 2 lety +7

      WillBrink If he was honest he would have came forward and said that 50% of his size came from synthol and PMAA injections

    • @fragmentrecord2785
      @fragmentrecord2785 Před 2 lety

      You ever on arf anymore?

  • @Goldberg_
    @Goldberg_ Před 5 lety +2226

    Damn I miss rich, most honest guy on the industry

    • @FIRSTWORD98
      @FIRSTWORD98 Před 4 lety +102

      @GoVir4l its a typo tryhard dumbfuck. Stick to posting dumb shit on your channel

    • @yungjroc5193
      @yungjroc5193 Před 4 lety +10

      @GoVir4l on the industry AKA he keeps it real about everything in the industry u dumb fuck

    • @polishpat95
      @polishpat95 Před 4 lety

      Yeah hes sitting ON the industry lol.
      Gotta be a tall guy!

    • @cyborg9812
      @cyborg9812 Před 4 lety

      Gay. Lol

    • @KnobCRICK
      @KnobCRICK Před 4 lety +1

      YA BRO....FULLY NATTY AF UP IN THE BIZNOOOTCH

  • @NollaGirl504
    @NollaGirl504 Před 6 lety +745

    Watching this now that he's gone means so much. Its like he's talking about himself and giving that last warning before he goes. Don't do as I did kids. RIP

    • @spencrob
      @spencrob Před 5 lety +24

      Rich even said that if he could go back before he did steroids he would still choose to use steroids, you wouldn't understand babe

    • @romankolarik5107
      @romankolarik5107 Před 5 lety

      @@spencrob vvvvvgvnvtgvvvvv

    • @williamwinn948
      @williamwinn948 Před 5 lety +2

      Whatever it takes

    • @soulflybrazil
      @soulflybrazil Před 5 lety +3

      people still think that doing small dosages is safe , once you use it there's no way back

    • @cryopunch
      @cryopunch Před 5 lety

      NollaGirl504 make more videos, yes you

  • @ezumach
    @ezumach Před 11 měsíci +38

    This man taught me so much. His brutal honesty about bodybuilding, PEDs, and fitness. Rest in peace Rich. You achieved greatness.

    • @karl9493
      @karl9493 Před 11 měsíci +1

      Same. He also taught me to get big, you gotta eat big. Changed my life.

  • @thomasbrennan6303
    @thomasbrennan6303 Před 2 lety +147

    Yeah I’m sticking to compound lifts and eating some eggs afterwards.

    • @Genghis_Khaan_
      @Genghis_Khaan_ Před 2 lety +28

      @@anonypersona3189 lol theres good and bad cholesterol, you’re talking about the cholesterol in eggs that are actually good for you. Drink pasteurized eggs at night and the cholesterol in those eggs are gonna make your test go up and that won’t be the only thing going up all the time.

    • @SlippinJimmy420
      @SlippinJimmy420 Před 2 lety +8

      @@anonypersona3189 thats bs bro

    • @nb7462
      @nb7462 Před 2 lety +2

      false

    • @thomasbrennan6303
      @thomasbrennan6303 Před 2 lety +21

      ​@@anonypersona3189 This has been largely debunked by science. Eggs are high in dietary cholesterol, which is essential for testosterone production, but do not have significant impact on blood cholesterol levels in the body. The significant increase in HDL (good) cholesterol from eating eggs may bring marginal increases in LDL (bad) cholesterol -- but a healthy male who exercises and eats a healthy diet is already at much lower risk for heart disease, so the slight increase in LDL is not impactful enough to limit egg consumption. The current scientific consensus is that up to 3 eggs can be safely eaten per day. A lot of the bad cholesterol from egg consumption is from people frying them in butter or eating them with bacon. Which is delicious and also good for testosterone in small amounts.

    • @jessed0308
      @jessed0308 Před 2 lety

      @@anonypersona3189 thanks mr encyclpoedia

  • @worchesworld
    @worchesworld Před 4 lety +1190

    It's so cool how this dude realizes kids look up to these guys and he genuinely cares for the younger generations. RIP brother.

    • @fruticetum
      @fruticetum Před 2 lety +20

      If he truly cared about kids, he would have denounced steroids for everyone and not used them himself.

    • @Steven-jo1zc
      @Steven-jo1zc Před 2 lety +14

      @@fruticetum agreed. Terrible role model but he did tell the truth, which is what made me watch his content

    • @jonathananderson7990
      @jonathananderson7990 Před 2 lety +16

      @@fruticetum Disagree. Steroids are fine if you acknowledge the risk of using them. Like drinking or smoking or anything else. At least steroids is to benefit your love of exercise and bodybuilding rather than being a fat out of shape loser like most people who die from heart disease, diabetes and health issues related to weight. The dude was wrong in saying let it be legal in professional sports but not wrong in acknowledging the effects both negative and positive. Also he couldn't quit using at this stage. He would lose his brands, sponsors, company, lifestyle, image, and most importantly his health cause he would have zero testosterone his he didn't take steroids. Steroids is healthy for men in their 40's and 50's who's bodies don't naturally produce those hormones anymore, and can keep them sexually active, healthier, stronger, and better looking. Kinda can help keep your 30's and 40's for an extra 5 years.

    • @Steven-jo1zc
      @Steven-jo1zc Před 2 lety +5

      @@jonathananderson7990 steroids is not healthy for ANYONE. Doesn't matter what age you are. Acknowledging the risk only helps so much - you're still putting your body through hormonal hell at the end of the day. Do it THE NATURAL WAY. Keep that junk out of your body - please.

    • @Jay-hp6pu
      @Jay-hp6pu Před 2 lety +15

      @@fruticetum
      He did denounce them. He told literally everyone to not take them. Multiple videos out there where he’s saying if you have the choice to stay natural or take gear, stay natural. Only if you want to be a pro bodybuilder he said you’ll probably need to make that decision. And as far as him taking them himself, your theory is beyond fcking stupid. He wasn’t hurting anyone by taking them himself. You can’t live your entire life thinking “I better do everything right in case someone else’s kid is watching me.” It’s a personal choice and it’s how he wanted to live his life. He gave his two cents on how he thought others shouldn’t follow his path. If they don’t listen, it’s on them.

  • @robthedon5926
    @robthedon5926 Před 7 lety +1730

    He's straight up honest something non of the other bodybuilders ever were I'm natural but I respect his honesty

    • @Malouco
      @Malouco Před 7 lety +21

      Rob Thedon u guys are the same people who say Jason Blaha is honest. This dude is the most pretentious dude online. Fake plates, collagen, hair transplant, and make up. Just bc he gives his opinion with no filter doesn't make him honest.

    • @LouisNees
      @LouisNees Před 7 lety +12

      Larry Medina are you able to back-up those accusations? Would like to see proof

    • @RadPitt
      @RadPitt Před 7 lety +22

      Larry Medina so what if he had hair transplant he's rich and doesn't wanna be bald.

    • @Viking-ou8fc
      @Viking-ou8fc Před 7 lety +7

      he also uses fake weights on his videos

    • @davecrosland2892
      @davecrosland2892 Před 7 lety +31

      Rob Thedon you dont get to rich's size by using fake weights buddy.
      jealousy shouldn't make you bitter, use it as fuel to improve not to be a little bitch

  • @fedoremelianenko2404
    @fedoremelianenko2404 Před 2 lety +23

    there will never be anyone like Rich , so open , so careless , so educative , i miss this man and am so happy he still has a youtube legacy for us to keep him alive

  • @wavedesigns8012
    @wavedesigns8012 Před 2 lety +32

    I just want to say how amazing this man is. His opinions and thoughts on this difficult topic are better than anyone else i've ever listened to. What a privelage to listen to this guy. RIP.

  • @AmrElAbd99
    @AmrElAbd99 Před 7 lety +859

    Throughout all the hate that is thrown at this guy, I cannot help but respect him for his honesty, he just says it as it is no bullshit, he's honest about his usage.. you don't get that nowadays, every bodybuilder claims he's natty to keep his sponsors or whatever... this guys is straight up different!, i'm completely against steroids and all that shit but I still respect Rich Piana,

    • @AmrElAbd99
      @AmrElAbd99 Před 7 lety +1

      I understand that, never claimed he IS a bodybuilder, however he is widely recognized in the bodybuilding industry... therefore he is able to influence many upcoming BODYBUILDERS...

    • @rickkolde396
      @rickkolde396 Před 7 lety

      A

    • @AmrElAbd99
      @AmrElAbd99 Před 7 lety +1

      P.S before this goes viral and shit i'd really appreciate it if you'd check out my channel! trying my best to get these GAINZ and hoping to help others
      subscribe and all that shit if possible

    • @polskiuall4162
      @polskiuall4162 Před 7 lety +4

      he talks but Never Mentions P.m.m.a code name collagen

    • @heyhitler3092
      @heyhitler3092 Před 7 lety +1

      Then why you here. First off, the ones that hate him are trolls not real people. That is like 25% of the people that ACTUALLY hate his guts.

  • @mrnpc2323
    @mrnpc2323 Před 7 lety +2444

    Man Rich sounds way more intelligent without saying the F word every 2 secs. Why can't he sound like this all the time?

    • @awkwardgecko2853
      @awkwardgecko2853 Před 7 lety +111

      Golden_Age_Bodybuilding agree..He does IT for the fanboys...He knows He is gettin trolled but Who does it for his trolls..He is a good guy and intelligent

    • @9009matorres
      @9009matorres Před 7 lety +35

      RIGHT BABE?!

    • @ccr5-328
      @ccr5-328 Před 7 lety +73

      He does it to confuse the fans like you

    • @alangc76
      @alangc76 Před 7 lety +26

      Golden_Age_Bodybuilding because it's shake time goddammit!!!

    • @alangc76
      @alangc76 Před 7 lety +1

      CCR5-Δ32 😂😂😂💀

  • @markbalogh9655
    @markbalogh9655 Před 2 lety +54

    I feel I relate to rich not in the fact that I'm huge or anything but I love how open and honest he is about shit. He's probably helping save lives by educating young people

  • @sayithowitis470
    @sayithowitis470 Před 2 lety +42

    This guy was absolutely one of the realist guys within the gym mainstream and his death is genuinely a loss to the whole game.

  • @levi7365
    @levi7365 Před 5 lety +1740

    Ironic, he could save others from death, but not himself.

    • @levi7365
      @levi7365 Před 5 lety +103

      @Schwanzus Longus only through me can you achieve greater muscle gain than any bodybuilder!

    • @yongwavelit
      @yongwavelit Před 4 lety +3

      Hypocrite u mean

    • @SleetJr
      @SleetJr Před 4 lety +26

      Levi he knew what he was doing. he did this because that’s what he loved. however, most people are uneducated on the topic. he tried to educate about himself, using himself as an example and his reprocutions and negatives

    • @robf1801
      @robf1801 Před 4 lety +1

      lmao

    • @decmadine
      @decmadine Před 4 lety +18

      Lol if the star wars reference went right over your head, shame on you for not knowing

  • @canofpaint2336
    @canofpaint2336 Před 5 lety +1540

    Even though he is dead and gone, and the drugs that he took for decades are most likely what contributed to his death....
    If you brought him back to life and gave him a do-over, he wouldn't change a thing. He lived his life the way he wanted, and he paid the ultimate price. Almost have to respect that.

    • @Sambigs9112
      @Sambigs9112 Před 5 lety +50

      Oh bro ur wrong lol
      He’d come out n be completely different

    • @garn100
      @garn100 Před 5 lety +27

      @@Sambigs9112 Very hard to say, even though he has said in other interviews he wishes he didnt put himself in a position to have to take roids, he was so determined that he probably would have done it the exact same way and to be fair he lived close to 50 years of a decent life, especially after he broke through in bodybuilding

    • @Sambigs9112
      @Sambigs9112 Před 5 lety +29

      garn100 he’d come out n never lift his head off the floor praying to god

    • @MrOneNye
      @MrOneNye Před 5 lety +2

      He cheated... Life, from taking him to a healthy golden age.

    • @crazyisaiah5105
      @crazyisaiah5105 Před 5 lety +7

      Na homies right he wouldnt change shit he would do it the same cuz he LOVED that life. Period. Nothing else to it.

  • @Strangingness
    @Strangingness Před 2 lety +24

    I remember watching his videos, just to learn as he had a lot of life experience as well as body building that you can translate to other aspects of life, RIP Rich mate.

  • @juanitolondon2680
    @juanitolondon2680 Před 2 lety +27

    He ALWAYS used to say “I’m not telling you to do it, I’m just showing you what I do.” Like him or not he was always straight.
    R.I.P

  • @QuinnCoulombe
    @QuinnCoulombe Před 7 lety +2020

    You know, I know Rich gets a lot of hate and has a lot of jokes based around him, but I really respect how honest he is and just his outlook on the whole thing. I will definitely be seeing this movie 😎💪🏻

    • @tyler5588
      @tyler5588 Před 6 lety

      J

    • @Chris-ts2yc
      @Chris-ts2yc Před 6 lety +3

      Christian Toth what do you mean?

    • @YoungSperm
      @YoungSperm Před 6 lety +15

      He's dead now so no movie

    • @pongespob
      @pongespob Před 6 lety +5

      Why would you respect someone who doesn't discourage people from doing something that's dangerous and stupid?

    • @horseplop9
      @horseplop9 Před 6 lety +3

      Quinn Coulombe He was a nice guy but not the smartest. Rip buddy

  • @Zkv96
    @Zkv96 Před 6 lety +1131

    R.I.P Rich ❤

  • @jakejuergens
    @jakejuergens Před 3 lety +3

    His sincere honesty sold me on this athlete back in the day, I was driving a taxi locally to the hospital he died in. My customer was a nurse at the facility, told me they had a celebrity in there mits back when he was on life support. I hoped he would make it, he didn't. In my eyes, he's an educator where most people stray from, for fear of being looked at diffrent. I think he was a stand up guy and if I could id buy him a beer.

  • @veyl4n
    @veyl4n Před 2 lety +7

    Ugh, i really remember watching these videos years ago. Was super inspired by Rich. An amazing down to earth guy. RIP once again. Been an OG

  • @v1num
    @v1num Před 6 lety +443

    Gonna feel so empty not being able to watch your videos anymore..... Fuck. This hit me hard.

    • @thisistom876
      @thisistom876 Před 6 lety +4

      Jason Genova is ALIVE. That's all that matters.

    • @dannyirishgreene9309
      @dannyirishgreene9309 Před 6 lety +11

      Dan Quinn Nobody Cares about Geneva the moocher

    • @dannyirishgreene9309
      @dannyirishgreene9309 Před 6 lety +2

      Dan Quinn He's Hated All over the Dweeb Jason..Shit of a body

    • @a1_hd725
      @a1_hd725 Před 6 lety

      Vinum yup I feel you

    • @qball3446
      @qball3446 Před 6 lety

      Same here. Loved his honesty. Never afraid of the truth. Roids or not, definitely inspiring.

  • @prestonsanchez2150
    @prestonsanchez2150 Před 5 lety +806

    His shirt explains it all.

  • @1manforequality
    @1manforequality Před rokem +4

    Young guys don't listen, when I trained in Gold's in the early. 70's, Dianabol was readily available, I took it as prescribed, however my training partner took far more,. 2 years later he went back home to London where he lived, competed on the professional level with great success, subsequently developed serious kidney and liver problems and died in his 40's. Young men are easily influenced, older guys like me telling them to stay away from the stuff unfortunately goes in one ear and out the other. Total respect to all the old timers who pass along factual information. You did your best, Rest in Peace Rich

    • @King.Mark.
      @King.Mark. Před rokem

      sad part about life is everyone got to learn for them self's ,its hard when you know how it went for some and you just want to help all you can say is i told you so

  • @MADMAN-bg3zj
    @MADMAN-bg3zj Před 14 dny +1

    Whenever I feel pressured and confused because of all the new information and modern studies regarding fitness and bodybuilding,
    Then suddenly I stumbled again in one of Rich’s vids.
    It’s like Rich is saying to me:
    “You’re not lost my friend, you already know how it is. There is no secret. You just got to do it.”

  • @zltnbs
    @zltnbs Před 6 lety +301

    RIP Rich Piana...Most honest bodybuilder and persona out there. He stayed real till the last day man....gonna miss him :(

    • @juanbaclavab
      @juanbaclavab Před 6 lety

      umad brah ...

    • @bastiaan0741
      @bastiaan0741 Před 6 lety +1

      I don't actually believe him on his modest synthol use, but he pretty much nails everything else.

    • @JoniAntonio
      @JoniAntonio Před 6 lety

      Dorian Yates is also very honest about the sport.

    • @leadhustler4207
      @leadhustler4207 Před 6 lety

      User 1234 he was so real..lol he never owned 5% he was just the face of it

  • @samuel13ification
    @samuel13ification Před 6 lety +1430

    This video has so much more depth now that he's dead

  • @diegocaballero59
    @diegocaballero59 Před 2 lety +1

    No muscle is more masculine than honesty and not being afraid.
    And I respect that over anything.

  • @jaybrown7434
    @jaybrown7434 Před 2 lety +3

    There’s a lot of wisdom in this video. Every bodybuilder and aspiring bodybuilder needs to watch this. Rich Piana is a legend that died way too soon from the “bodybuilder lifestyle.”

  • @andreamura1333
    @andreamura1333 Před 5 lety +795

    It probably needed 8 hours to film this clip but only 5% of the footage was actually shown.

  • @richardparker460
    @richardparker460 Před 6 lety +221

    Please kids, young men that just watched this video. Don't do this to your body, do not be the one that blows your heart out at 27 years old just to look a certain way. Train hard, love the gym, but respect your bodies and know that you will have a different mind set at 30 then you did at 20, or even 40 than you did at 30. You can blast me all you want, but if one person stays off this stuff, GOOD deal.

  • @ericgoins3067
    @ericgoins3067 Před 2 lety +4

    Rich Piana was a true inspiration and a true person when it came to being a very real person and awesome individual. I still look up to him and all the professional and personal advice he gave.

  • @florida1289
    @florida1289 Před rokem +1

    I love, love, love, how candid Rich was. Never hid anything. Extremely intuitive, whether people want to credit him or not, he was. Also, had an infectious personality that makes you want to keep listening.
    Rich was gone way too soon.

  • @tmny4425
    @tmny4425 Před 4 lety +677

    I'm not a body builder. I don't use steroids. But damn I miss this dude.

    • @jasonmitchell6534
      @jasonmitchell6534 Před 4 lety +3

      Stop alcohol

    • @leart78
      @leart78 Před 3 lety +31

      @@jasonmitchell6534 stop your mouth diarrhea

    • @jimmybaldwin737
      @jimmybaldwin737 Před 3 lety +7

      It’s nice that. It shows he has fans from all different walks of life. Not just bodybuilding

    • @Funnykiid18
      @Funnykiid18 Před 3 lety +2

      Same brother

    • @100nb6
      @100nb6 Před 3 lety

      Didn’t ask

  • @PSF1986
    @PSF1986 Před 5 lety +803

    Your health is your wealth

    • @mohammadalialibadi2732
      @mohammadalialibadi2732 Před 4 lety +1

      PSF 86 correct maan

    • @Ablazey10
      @Ablazey10 Před 4 lety +3

      PSF 86 yes indeed, but there’s more to health than it is to just health.

    • @Ablazey10
      @Ablazey10 Před 4 lety +4

      We’re not immortal

    • @FrixionH3D
      @FrixionH3D Před 4 lety

      Problem is that you never try this shit by your own. If nobody was taking it, nobody would think of taking it

    • @BradPwnsU
      @BradPwnsU Před 4 lety +3

      Yeah but nothing wrong with dying. He’s gone. It’s ok.

  • @GeneralSantucci1st
    @GeneralSantucci1st Před rokem +11

    Once in a while I watch videos with rich in them so I can hear truth and not bs. Thx rich for keeping it real with us all RIP

  • @markwiltshire4951
    @markwiltshire4951 Před 2 lety +23

    Never been into bodybuilding or gyms but I enjoyed watching his videos for the information regarding the foods he was a very knowledgeable man easy to listen to and he was very honest about everything 🙏🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿✌️

  • @Sunny-os7md
    @Sunny-os7md Před 6 lety +166

    RIP man. Like he said,"everything equals out eventually" thats what exactly happened. In this particular interview he really went hard on educating the truth. Brutally honest guy

    • @1KilledKenny1
      @1KilledKenny1 Před 5 lety +1

      That quote was amazing, he isnt just talking about steroids, he is talking about life itself

  • @tyleranderson7726
    @tyleranderson7726 Před 6 lety +197

    This is so deep now that he's gone. It's almost like he knew it was coming.

    • @sirloinsteak81
      @sirloinsteak81 Před 6 lety +3

      Tyler Anderson he did lmaooooo

    • @mexsneakerhead8155
      @mexsneakerhead8155 Před 6 lety +10

      Tyler Anderson did you not see how he ate and all the shit he used he was digging his own grave but atleast he lived like he wanted and he did whatever it took R.I.P

  • @ccfinest1971
    @ccfinest1971 Před rokem +14

    I got to meet rich In 2017 and it was everything I imagined, I remember the honesty I'm 6'7 and rich told me honestly I wasn't gonna be a bodybuilder but I could be a beast, now 65 pounds of muscle later I had a fire lit by this man. I thought about this conversation everyday for the last 5 years of training, I'd love to hear other people's stories who have met him below and what you took from the conversation

  • @brandonsbeta5162
    @brandonsbeta5162 Před 2 lety +1

    I love this man so much. This video almost brings tears to my eyes

  • @Buzzkill614
    @Buzzkill614 Před 6 lety +485

    Rest In Peace brother.

    • @bagitup_2211
      @bagitup_2211 Před 6 lety +14

      Troy Vale tf are you on? Stfu

    • @abrahamrivera6298
      @abrahamrivera6298 Před 6 lety +7

      Troy Vale only God can judge and u ain't him joker

    • @kendesjarlais7577
      @kendesjarlais7577 Před 6 lety +1

      if he didn't care in this life about god of the bible who died on the cross for his sins , then why would he be with god in the afterlife

    • @DianaBranch
      @DianaBranch Před 4 lety

      Glen Haywood a lot of people who come at people with the Judgment thing are usually people who are lukewarm Christians one foot in one foot out of the church the Bible also tells us to judge righteously it also tells me what does it profit a man to gain the whole world and lose his own soul Vanity Vanity all is Vanity heaven is real but so is hell people need to repent that is the truth and that is love

  • @Viele411
    @Viele411 Před 3 lety +192

    It sucks that he is gone. The dude had a great outlook and was the first bodybuilder that I know of to use social media as a benefit. Take care of yourselves everyone. Rip Big Rich.

  • @younusalkhalidey7776
    @younusalkhalidey7776 Před 2 lety +8

    Rest In Peace man, I admire your honesty and your integrity. It takes a lot of courage to say the truth

  • @ScaryGru3am
    @ScaryGru3am Před 4 měsíci +14

    He was at the point where he was realizing his time left was limited. He was regretting his choices. Stay natty kings. ❤
    Rip

    • @user-ip8fu1xz4x
      @user-ip8fu1xz4x Před 3 měsíci

      Naw

    • @DisDatK9
      @DisDatK9 Před 3 měsíci

      I dont think he was regretting his choices (since they brought him a lot of his success and he loved his life,) but was much more contemplative about his life as a whole. Youre right in that knew he was on a clock, he probably wanted to make sure he got his message right.

  • @odudi
    @odudi Před 4 lety +357

    I lifted weights on and off since the age of 14. I tried all kinds of supplements for bodybuilding for years and didn't see much of a difference. I considered taking steroids now and then but my needle phobia kept me from doing so. Now i'm 46 and from all the people who died from steroids or who lost all their gains once they got off of them i can say i'm glad i never took them.

    • @mrgamer81
      @mrgamer81 Před 4 lety +16

      odudi Run some test e as trt 250mg aa week. At your age, your test is low. As long you don't abuse steroids, than it's pretty much safe.

    • @PaulStringini
      @PaulStringini Před 4 lety +24

      Good choice. Someone close to me started taking them at about 46 (mid-life crisis) He was dead by fifty. The roids contributed to his death.

    • @ericmcconnell9407
      @ericmcconnell9407 Před 4 lety +2

      And because of the intramuscular nature of steroid abuse its Foriegn Oil from a plant injected daily into your body with fake chemical T basically the heart has to pump it and eventually gets clogged or swollen from it and cant move right and keep rhythm that or liver kidney pancreas function also go a bit haywire. It's pretty wild ride n after you feel like poo for 3 times longer than you felt good for so for each month of good feeling 3 bad at least if not like 6 months bad for every 1 good month so you basically have to stay on them till you die or feel like shit so bad you stop.

    • @MeanBeanComedy
      @MeanBeanComedy Před 4 lety +32

      Your friend didn't die from testosterone in four years.

    • @pauld8790
      @pauld8790 Před 4 lety

      I agree with you 100% been lifting on and off for 40 years give it a 6-year run one-time all natural I could only get so big and it's very sad really wanted to see how big you can get natural I figured the best way it is a smaller built with a small waist I have been 215 lb and built and actually looks bigger at 180 pounds and cut with a four pack

  • @nolasco3g
    @nolasco3g Před 6 lety +416

    Very sad that he died 3 months after this interview .....

    • @derSpuk
      @derSpuk Před 6 lety +24

      his own fault.

    • @jackdoe336
      @jackdoe336 Před 6 lety +63

      derSpuk And Rich would probably agree with your assessment. He wanted to leave humanity behind, that was his dream, to ascend his body beyond the level of the regular human, and he wanted those of us lesser than him to... not exactly look up to him as a goal, but to aspire to be greater versions of ourselves. Like he said in the video, his buddy's dream was to be on that stage, it didn't matter if he was first or last. Just being there was enough for him to die happy, and the same could be said for Rich. If your own death is the price for a dream, so be it. You need to do what you feel makes your life complete. You don't let someone else dictate that for you.

    • @Resjek
      @Resjek Před 6 lety +3

      Jack Doe beautiful

    • @EJayyDreadHead
      @EJayyDreadHead Před 6 lety +2

      derSpuk facts he already knew what he was doing to himself

    • @ryanhamrick8426
      @ryanhamrick8426 Před 5 lety +1

      Just a little coke b4 this haircut. Boom, heart arrhythmia. If his gf knew CPR and gave it the correct way he may still be alive. He knew the risks but didn't care.

  • @paaruxd9679
    @paaruxd9679 Před rokem +4

    He never lied in front of media he has said everything what and all he did for bodybuilding 🕊️true legend RIP rich

  • @spudzmcguire2258
    @spudzmcguire2258 Před rokem

    It's great to hear someone like Rich telling the truth about the industry. I think the tide is turning now and people are starting to focus on health.

  • @Elskertinemelk
    @Elskertinemelk Před 3 lety +144

    I miss this dude so much, dont know why people are hating on him! He was so honest and straight forward!

    • @browjayson7354
      @browjayson7354 Před 2 lety

      We have both pills for pain relief and steroids for bodybuilding workout available in stock
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    • @mathewgladden8914
      @mathewgladden8914 Před rokem +2

      Omgggggg this is such an annoying ass comment. He literally pumped his muscles full of pmma liquid glass gel and wasn’t honest about it. It’s literally why his muscles are massive. He was super dishonest.

    • @mithrandirthegrey7644
      @mithrandirthegrey7644 Před rokem

      Doesn’t matter who you are or what you do. As soon as you say A there will be a hater saying B.

  • @DiscipleOfChrist00
    @DiscipleOfChrist00 Před 5 lety +183

    I miss this dude so much. Realest guy out there. RIP RICH

  • @tomkitch7121
    @tomkitch7121 Před 2 lety +2

    Rich, Thank you. I respect you for your honesty. God bless you. RIP my friend who I never met.

  • @eddies366
    @eddies366 Před rokem +1

    I do appreciate his honesty. Like so many people that have left us, I hope you all Rest In Peace and put in a good word for us left behind that will one day follow you.

  • @joemoore1998
    @joemoore1998 Před 6 lety +35

    So surreal watching this video after Rich's passing.... "the negative is gonna come back at you eventually and it all equals out..." he was more right then he knew. RIP Rich

    • @Drdisaster1
      @Drdisaster1 Před 5 lety +1

      Joe Moore he knew. He always knew what would happen. Which is why he encouraged people to not do what he did.

  • @muratusenov8323
    @muratusenov8323 Před 5 lety +92

    The most honest bodybuilder, RIP RICH, you were one of the best.

  • @arthurhedberg1945
    @arthurhedberg1945 Před 2 lety +1

    One of the most honest guys in body building. R.I.P. big guy. I miss his videos.

  • @rajahramage6541
    @rajahramage6541 Před 2 lety

    Finally..someone who talks the talk..open heart opens minds!

  • @sajedbakhsh1532
    @sajedbakhsh1532 Před 7 lety +130

    The name is right for him, Rich because he is Rich in knowledge and wish. Keep up the real ness! You legend

    • @AbduulG
      @AbduulG Před 7 lety +18

      that was cringe....

    • @Tommygunn258
      @Tommygunn258 Před 7 lety +2

      Sajed Bakhsh Forget what that douche said, that was a great comment man

    • @sajedbakhsh1532
      @sajedbakhsh1532 Před 6 lety +2

      Follow my channel for motivation speeches!

  • @Chabiipo
    @Chabiipo Před 6 lety +63

    His words are haunting in light of his passing, but this is the type of video everyone needs to listen too.

  • @wenzhaogao7437
    @wenzhaogao7437 Před 3 lety +2

    I just feels like he is actually being honest to everyone, telling you what these drugs are and how they work to make people aware of them if certain people choose to use them.

  • @natasjadelange1062
    @natasjadelange1062 Před rokem +1

    Thank-you for being so honest.

  • @RetreatHell518
    @RetreatHell518 Před 4 lety +547

    Watching this over 2 years after he passed and goddamn I miss him.

    • @zcalex7660
      @zcalex7660 Před 4 lety +8

      Yeah he is missed here too. 😥

    • @boahnation9932
      @boahnation9932 Před 4 lety +6

      Same here. Thankfully no one will remember him purely because of his death because he was so open about it all during his life. A bodybuilding legend!

    • @peteroneil3639
      @peteroneil3639 Před 4 lety +2

      dont blaspheme God.

    • @bodybybobby9440
      @bodybybobby9440 Před 4 lety

      Same.

    • @peteroneil3639
      @peteroneil3639 Před 4 lety +1

      Zetoria don’t blaspheme Gods name. He punishes for that. No joke.

  • @CoachCorey
    @CoachCorey Před 6 lety +122

    I feel like at this point he KNEW he was dying. He knew it was coming soon.
    He pushed the envelope with bigger by the day. He started pushing it HARD. It is sad. But he is a legend. And will live in forever. #1dayyoumay

  • @damiencogman
    @damiencogman Před rokem +13

    He gave his soul and everything else to become what he wanted to be!! Fairplay to him for realising and speaking the truth so others get both sides of the story!!

    • @1200rainbows
      @1200rainbows Před 7 měsíci +1

      I just found out about him today and yeah as I’m watching the video after seeing his last video…. I now understand why people respect him. He really is honest isn’t making excuses he’s laying down for what it is.
      Damn …

  • @hobostovepipe2199
    @hobostovepipe2199 Před 2 lety

    Rich is the man who gave me the want to in lifting to build my body better. His honesty by being straightforward and size inspired me. I really like Rich as a person.

  • @All.Gravy96
    @All.Gravy96 Před 5 lety +49

    This man is really honest and open. He doesn't BS. Much respect

  • @ctgeorgia
    @ctgeorgia Před rokem +3

    Miss Rich and his complete honesty. RIP, brother

  • @sonnerthebest1
    @sonnerthebest1 Před rokem

    I could listen to Rich all day. 🙏🙏 miss his videos so much!

  • @jasonbusky
    @jasonbusky Před 6 lety +206

    The legend of Rich Piana will live forever

    • @dawgzofwar6674
      @dawgzofwar6674 Před 6 lety +2

      Woll Smoth legend???...i think not...cautionary tale...most definitely

    • @functionalcontractions1469
      @functionalcontractions1469 Před 5 lety

      Legend 😮😳

    • @rodoner3997
      @rodoner3997 Před 5 lety +4

      thought your dp was a bit of hair on my screen i tried to move it lol

    • @maza7507
      @maza7507 Před 5 lety

      Got ya u really made me think I had a hair on my screen

  • @jasondesjardins7371
    @jasondesjardins7371 Před 5 lety +108

    He had his faults but he was still a damn fine human being.

  • @nickcrosavag3817
    @nickcrosavag3817 Před 2 lety

    Man I respect him so much and will always reflect on his page and videos what a legend rip big guy your job was complete I totally understand your point brother

  • @2jztheworld361
    @2jztheworld361 Před 2 lety +3

    One of the few people I could listen to give advice for a long time.. we lost a true gem with this man.

  • @sauzeeee
    @sauzeeee Před 4 lety +315

    I guess he left humanity behind.
    RIP Expensive Piano, we'll miss you.

    • @pennyhardaway5628
      @pennyhardaway5628 Před 4 lety +10

      Oh! Dude! Lmfao!!! C'mon!...

    • @abtwopoint0
      @abtwopoint0 Před 4 lety +9

      Expensive piano?

    • @vp5
      @vp5 Před 4 lety +23

      Rich or expensive. Alot of money. Rich piana. Rich piano. Expensive piano. Basically a bit of a shit joke

    • @travisspaulding9540
      @travisspaulding9540 Před 4 lety +6

      vp5 it was funny

    • @DV-zv4ox
      @DV-zv4ox Před 3 lety +4

      Real Banana is my favourite natty piano

  • @mre053
    @mre053 Před 4 lety +72

    Finally he can rest and put the iron down
    🙏🏻💯
    R.i.p rich
    Your inspired me to change and workout thanks

  • @andrewkryzak84
    @andrewkryzak84 Před 3 měsíci +2

    I love Rich! Flaws and all.
    One of a kind! Respect...

  • @blairakana9984
    @blairakana9984 Před 3 lety +1

    I don’t take steroids or lift weights. But I enjoyed watching rich piana’s videos and listening to his wisdom. He was always honest about steroid use and he had a lot of knowledge that he shared with the world.

  • @mikekoz68
    @mikekoz68 Před 7 lety +620

    What does Rich know about steroids?? He's 100% natty

  • @aamado833
    @aamado833 Před 7 lety +762

    Just gotya love how Rich tries to make everyone believe he's on roids.

    • @aamado833
      @aamado833 Před 7 lety +6

      gotta*

    • @reycerenil
      @reycerenil Před 7 lety +153

      he aint fooling no one. hes the most natural bodybuilder ive seen!

    • @OdinzEinherjar
      @OdinzEinherjar Před 7 lety +39

      Tempzz One My God you are a total fucking spastic aren't you? STAY AWAY FROM NORMAL PEOPLE FOR FUCK SAKE!

    • @hulkinghill3130
      @hulkinghill3130 Před 7 lety +4

      wanderingbumb you clown no one is talking to you scarecrow get your skinny sick ass in that gym 😂😂

    • @kylebob2866
      @kylebob2866 Před 7 lety

      Angel Amador 😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @superchiller123chill
    @superchiller123chill Před 9 měsíci

    I remember watching his videos in my early 20s and he really talked straight and had a huge role to play in keeping me away from the negatives. Thank you Rich for all your knowledge you had such a positive effect on the world we all miss you look at this comment section. Never forgotten like a real legend

  • @874K322
    @874K322 Před 2 lety +5

    He is giving a lot of wisdom that people don't get until it's too late. Respect and RIP

  • @montecristo252
    @montecristo252 Před 4 lety +17

    This guy was too real, he inspires me a lot and I’ve so much respect for him, he’s been there and done that, he truly knows his shit

    • @happybuggy1582
      @happybuggy1582 Před 4 lety

      He's an idiot who understands he's an idiot himself. At least he got that going.

  • @SuperMunsterrugby
    @SuperMunsterrugby Před 7 lety +24

    I respect his brutal honesty so much!! Doesnt sugar coat anything.

  • @belegendary613
    @belegendary613 Před 3 lety +18

    Miss you Rich you’re a legend with a kind and beautiful heart.

  • @hockeyfan9456
    @hockeyfan9456 Před 5 měsíci

    Love the transparency this guy really cared about actual fitness not just bodybuilding, a lot of bodybuilders tell you it’s healthy and their healthy etc but he’s being so straight forward and saying no it’s not healthy the body can’t process steroids and it is terrible for you

  • @FernandoGomez-sj2rx
    @FernandoGomez-sj2rx Před 4 lety +49

    I met Rich years ago and went to his Wedding..he Was one of the coolest dude out there.. What a loss... R.i.p brother

  • @chuteboxegod
    @chuteboxegod Před 6 lety +121

    7:41 Rich was talking about himself. Loading up on coke, steroids, and ephedra and dying. This video was foreshadowing.

    • @JSavine58
      @JSavine58 Před 5 lety +3

      ... no he wasnt.

    • @thekingofagony
      @thekingofagony Před 5 lety +17

      no he's talking about Dallas McCarver.... because he's never competed in Mr. Olympia

    • @GaeasBlessing
      @GaeasBlessing Před 5 lety +26

      I suspect he might have been talking about Don Youngblood, who passed away in 2005 after getting dead last in the Mr. Olympia competition. Of course Rich was obviously in the same boat himself: addicted to steroids and stimulants and unable to give it up.
      Dallas McCarver was actually an elite bodybuilder. He won three pro shows and never got last place at the O.

    • @thunderchundering
      @thunderchundering Před 5 lety +2

      @@thekingofagony dallas did not compete in masters Olympia....

    • @thekingofagony
      @thekingofagony Před 5 lety

      @@thunderchundering what is masters olympia

  • @violentbryan21
    @violentbryan21 Před 2 lety +1

    This dude never lied and was always honest, he knew what was going to happen to him in the long run
    Granted he was taking other things along the way, pain killers, heroine, drink etc.
    RIP Rich

  • @jtheemcee4594
    @jtheemcee4594 Před rokem

    I come back to his vids every year man, rest easy rich!💪😁