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Nov 17, 2022 · Legendary bodybuilder Robby Robinson recently revealed why he did not use any anabolic steroids in his bodybuilding career.
- “I Collapsed”: Now 76-Year-Old, Bodybuilder Once Nearly Died ...
In a YouTube clip shared by ‘Generation Iron, Fitness and...
- “I Collapsed”: Now 76-Year-Old, Bodybuilder Once Nearly Died ...
As a published author, Robinson published his autobiography, The Black Prince, in 2013. [5][6][7] Since his retirement in 2001, Robby has opposed steroid use in bodybuilding, saying that "it's taking away from the beauty of bodybuilding, the artistry of it." [8]
- Accomplishments
- Biography
- Training
- Nutrition
- Idols and Influences
- What We Can Learn from Robby Robinson
Most Notable Competitions
1. 2000 – Mr Olympia – Masters Over 50, 1st 2. 1997 – Mr Olympia – Masters Over 50, 1st 3. 1994 – Mr Olympia – Masters – IFBB, Winner 4. 1991 – Musclefest Grand Prix – IFBB, Winner 5. 1989 – World Pro Championships – IFBB, Winner 6. 1988 – Niagara Falls Pro Invitational – IFBB, Winner 7. 1987 – Mr Olympia – IFBB, 5th 8. 1981 – Mr Universe – Pro – NABBA, Winner 9. 1979 – Pittsburgh Pro Invitational – IFBB, Winner 10. 1979 – Night of Champions – IFBB, Winner 11. 1979 – Grand Prix New York – IFB...
Early Life and Discovering Fitness
Born in Damascus, Georgia in 1946, and raised in Tallahassee, Florida, Robin Robinson was one of 14 children. Son to an illiterate mother, and abandoned by a bootlegger father. He grew up in a time of racism and poverty, and from an early age, Robinson had the odds stacked up against him. Although growing up was tough, it didn’t stop him developing a passion for fitness. At just 12 years old – Robby discovered Jack La Lanne, a fitness icon of the time that inspired him to start exercising. Ro...
Amateur Bodybuilding
When he first started working out, Robby couldn’t just go to a gym, due to the era. Instead, he had to make his own. After several visits to an old sawmill, he constructed his own set of free weights out of salvaged scrap metal. This makeshift effort would be his first step to developing his incredible physique. As time went on – Robby began feeling the itch to compete. Building on his athletic, high school footballer’s frame, he created an impressive sculpted slab of pure muscle, ripe for th...
Invitation to Pro and Leaving Florida
By 1975, Robby was 27 years old and had participated in over 300 amateur competitions. He was already a seasoned bodybuilder without even turning pro. A letter arrived for him from Joe Weider, inviting him down to Gold’s Gym, Venice Beach to train with the pros. This was his calling. At the time Robby had a wife, 3 children and had worked his way up to wire room manager for Tallahassee’s biggest newspaper. But he left it all, to live his dream at Gold’s Gym. Although a risky move, Robby knew...
Robby’s training is as old school as you can get – and he says he’s never had an injury from it. For the best results, Robinson believes in the basic exercises. He still uses machines, but it’s rare. His training split spans over 2 weeks – one heavy week and a light one. Three days on – one day off. The heavy week is incredibly structured, with a s...
Robby believes nutrition is the most important part of the bodybuilder lifestyle – one of the main things he recommends is whole, natural foods. He’s advised in the past that anyone who takes the sport serious should shop at family owned butchers. This ensures that the produce is as natural as possible, and as much hormones and additives as possibl...
From an early age, the main fitness figures that inspired Robby were Jack La Lanne, and Joe Weider. La Lanne helped him discover health and fitness – and Weider’s image in bodybuilding magazines showed him which direction to go in. As he got more and more involved with his training, his idols shifted. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Frank Zane, Denny Gable,...
Robby Robinson is one of the greatest athletes from bodybuilding’s Golden Era. After building one of the greatest body’s of all time, Robby went on to shape the sport and make it fairer for the competitors, rather than just the promoters. The main thing we learn from Robby is that you need to stand up for what you believe in, and don’t be influence...
Jun 15, 2021 · He was harassed at contests and struggled with steroids and sickle cell anemia. Despite many wins, Robinson never captured the IFBB’s overall title, Mr. Olympia.
When Robby Robinson started bodybuilding at Venice Beach’s Gold’s Gym in 1975, he remembers being told, “Blacks don’t get contracts” to compete. He was harassed at competitions and struggled with steroids and sickle cell anemia.
Sep 24, 2018 · I created this anabolic pack through Jarrow supplements, and it consists of seven supplements: creatine, glutamine, amino acid recovery, flax seed oil, B vitamin complex, a bone-density formula and vitamin C.
Jan 2, 2023 · In a YouTube clip shared by ‘Generation Iron, Fitness and Bodybuilding Network’ 2020, Robinson talked about a life-altering moment. He was training in Golds Gym Venice, California, and had taken a shot of steroids. Soon, he felt his muscles popping out.
