have to say im a little dissapointed with his physique.he uses light to make him look more cut than he actually is.there is a guy in his late 60s on youtube that trains in his basement and is in fantastic shape.now i know priorities change as one ages but mr bass does not seem to be ripped anymore.
@rationalmuscle "Looks great for 'anyone' at any age if you ask me" Agree. And I found the best shots to be those at 1:29, 1:51, 1:57, 2:20 and 3:18. Perhaps not those Clarence would choose, but to me they best depict both "Clarence the body" and "Clarence the man".
@hotstixx - "mr bass does not seem to be ripped anymore" There is no special virtue in being "ripped" - it's just a passing fad for a proportion of the American population and insecure individuals who copy them out of ignorance.
@hotstixx ,working out heavy caused him having a hip replacement.How healthy is that?I rather be healthy and not big or ripped or any other of those "butttown"(good song by Iggy Pop,read the lyrics) superficial stuff.
@555Nato understandable so.i have seen pictures of him in his 60s and he is phenomenal by the way.yes health is all,no question.as a fan of pop,i know what you mean..try martin Heidegger for same.
@hotstixx ,yeah Clarence looked and looks good .Certainly for his age.I have had several e-mail exchanges with him and can tell that he is a very friendly and helpful man.
@555Nato Actually many sedentary people have hip replacements. It is not necessarily related to "lifting heavy" which is something Clarence only did in his youth. By the way his other hip which was just examined is in excellent shape. So having a hip replacement is "just one of those things."
@LaszloBencze , i know that people who dont workout have hipreplacements too.But saying hip replacements is just one of those things is a bit of a shortcut.I have some hip pain and I'm hundred percent sure that it is related to the 15 years of weighttraining ,and tomore precise the squat and Bulgarian split squat.No way that i would have had this when being 'sedentary'.I'm 43 years for Christ Sake.And and at that age its not one of those things.
@LaszloBencze ,I still believe that working out with weights is a healthy thing to do.But only in a moderate and wise manner.Ofcourse one can get old working out hard.But having pains in several joints isnt worth it.
The road would defeit the goal... And I am a good example of someone who knows the theory but has a hard time to live by what he knows..
I agree that overweight and sedentary people have these replacements too.More bodyweight is more joint damage.And doing nothing is just as bad for the joints.But I dont live in the US where 30 or more percent is obese.My family members reach all the age of 90 or higher and none of them have hip replacements.And i dont consider it one of those things either.You can prevent this by not eating donuts at breakfirst,and not eating 4 lbs of meat a day.moderationis the key.In everything
@555Nato incorrect...... I work with 6 orthopedic surgeons and I can tell you that there is no correlation that can be drawn with heavy weight lifting and a hip replacement. 99% of the hips we replace are none athletic people with no past of activity that would warrant a hip replacement . Please respond when educated enough to. Thanks
@pupnirn ,"Please respond when educated enough to" . ??
Such arrogance ,HA !
Look on Clarence website wiseguy and he'll tell you.He's giving an example of an old bodybuilder who has had several joint replacements(hips knees,bad back).Asking if he would do it all again.The old bodybuilder's answer was positive but with the difference that he would work out lighter.Now go back to those orthopedic surgeons and tell them wiseguy
@555Nato Yes as i figured you missed my point! Clarence has lived a very active lifestyle running , biking, rowing in competitions and bodybuilding. He takes no medicines at over 60 years old for blood pressure or diabetes like the big portion of lazy couch potatoes out there. YES, he did wear some joints........ but at least he did it! Sure he might have some pains but I would rather tell my doctor " I gave that knee, hip, etc.... hell when it needs to be replaced"
@pupnirn ,so it is better to wear out than to rust is what you say.I am not saying that is wrong.I actually lift weights too.But i also notice that some joints play up because of it.And i'm 43.I am certain that this would not have happened when i wouldnt be doing all this squatting with weights week in week out.I'm just going lighter now.Some people get away for a very long time,others face joint problems at an earlier stage.Thats life when working out.Wear and tear...
@555Nato Very correct..... I'd rather do something and wear it out enjoying life than to sit on a shelf hoping to live forever. I am a former heavy lifter myself. I am 38 and I have completely ruptured my triceps off (left) 2006 and (right) 2010. I was a big bencher and ripped both off while lifting. I almost killed myself the second time without a spotter. Do i question was it worth it? Yes. I love lifting and its worth the risk when you do what you love. We are not guaranteed 2morrow
@pupnirn ,wow,not minor injuries.Almost died during bench press?You wouldnt be the first one if that would have happened though(luckily it didn't).I wouldnt take the risks as far as you do,but I'm still working out.I just feel better that way.blood has to flow.We are made to move.And sometimes you feel pains here and there,i just go lighter where needed,but keep going on
@555Nato Yes, I did almost die because the 495 i was pause pressing crashed to my chest near my neck. The triceps tear was both times like a rifle going off and the weight comes down fast. I appreciate the conversation and agree with you as to your life long approach to training. Stay with it and maybe someday someone will be arguing about our old asses in another 20-30 years. lol
@pupnirn ,wow,that's some dangerous stuff you were in.But it is good to keep on training.I remember a former female teacher at school ,many years ago ,saying that when she sees bodybuilders she always thinks of how everything hangs when they get old.Well miss I'd say to her now,the only things that are hanging are my cock and balls ,haha. Look at Reg Park and many other strongmen still looking good at old age.
@555Nato The fact is most of the people who need joint replacements are obese, sedentary and never accomplished a thing physically other than existing. Give credit to a man who lives by what he teaches. His lifestyle might have some downsides but so does sitting on your couch eating McDonalds.
@hotstixx Clarance still has his VO2 Max checked each year and he is at the level of a very fit 35 yr old. In addition he gets his body fat tested hydro statically (water weighing - most accurate) yearly and is always under 5%. So....... please shut up. he is amazing!
@hotstixx thank you for being nice yourself. As we age, the ability to do simply fades. Without chemical help (testosterone replacement and HGH, sadly Mr. Bass will not look like the others you see on TV and Movies. He is a wonderful man that I have spoken to only once and has lived the lifestyle of a "true" bodybuilder. I put Mr. Bass in the same realm as Jack LaLanne because he has lived and inspired to be better without drugs.
@hotstixx ,haha,well Clarence himself is quite polite,having had contact with him several times.Cant say that of some wiseguys here.Then again ,treat these assholes accordingly.
@hotstixx Clarence is a straight up HERO. If you can't see that then I pity you (though in reality you probably know nothing about him). He's well into his 70s and is still ripped and muscular. Most men his age are pitiful and dried up.
Wonderful video! Beautiful music, beautiful people. I have four of Clarence's books, and they have been more than helpful--they are inspirational. I tell everyone at my workplace about Clarence and his Ripped and Lean for Life programs. Clarence Bass has influenced more people for the better than he will probably every know. Way to go, Clarence!
Clarence you and your wife are a true inspiration for every man and woman that seeks a better life through health and fitness. Could you possibly upload some more clips? Great pictures Laszlo!
These are some great pics and I like how they're sequenced. The music is also very fitting. It inspires me to stay in shape (even though I don't expect to look like Clarence when I'm 70!)
I'm employing the one hard workout per week routine with alittle exception. Decided to work the upper body on the first day and the lower body on the next day. This way, I still get 5 complete days between workouts. I don't have a workout partner to actually go to failure, so I do more work sets per exercise. On day one I do six exercises for three sets excluding warmups and on day two I do four exercises for three sets each, can't do justice to my thighs if I work them with the upper body.
You're doing a sound workout. Don't worry about whether or not it's officially "high intensity." Just stay regular in your training and continue to put forth effort. There's more than one way to skin the cat.
Nice montage. Clarence's writings and over 20 years of martial arts training under Mr. Oshima (I'm 54 now) make me feel like I have an Ivy League education in health and fitness. Thank you Mr. Bass.
...(continued)....however, I recently tried your diet again. This time I tried something different: no food after 4:00 pm. That is my last meal is at 4:00 and I would eat nothing else the rest of the day.
It worked. So far I lost 20lbs. My goal is to get ripped. Wish me luck
I bought your first book 25 years ago. But I must admit that it didn't work for me and I gave up. I was also frustrated because I could not find "raw milk" as you suggested.....
I remember reading my dad's copy of Ripped in the late 70's when I was less than 10 years old. Of course now I am almost 40 and have all his books except G.E. Clarence's teaching's have been rattling around in my head for decades now and have served me well. While so many of his era are now fat old men, Clarence is still EXCELLENT...a true ambassador for bodybuilding and fitness. "A life well lived"...this is what I think when I watch this. And there will surely be decades more.
I have read all of Clarence's Books and it is very interesting how he has evolved over the years. I really think anyone can benefit from life long fitness following his basic guidlines.
I just went to his website, so he is 70 according to the book Great Expectations. They have that picture on the cover of the book. He looks amazing. I can only hope to look half that good when I get to be that age. Thanks for the vid. P.S. I have another 21 years before I reach that age, and I'm in pretty good shape now and getting in better shape. Planning on entering the Navy Seal Fitness Challenge in another 2-3 years.
I've used his book ripped, and got into the best shape of my life. The truth is had he not done all the tanning he would look like he was 45 yrs old. It's amazing his dedication to his health.
Clarence Bass looks great-his books influenced me alot in the 80s with his measured and thoughtfull approach to weight training
thoomoo 1 month ago
Thank you Clarence for a continued fight... Your fans.....
pupnirn 1 month ago
Спасибо.достойный человек,достойный ролик,мне 46 и есть к чему стремится..
plotny2 9 months ago
hi all. clarence here. add and catch me on facebook and share your weight loss experiences with me. together we can change minds
clarencebassful 1 year ago
@clarencebassful lol
thejbonn 1 year ago
have to say im a little dissapointed with his physique.he uses light to make him look more cut than he actually is.there is a guy in his late 60s on youtube that trains in his basement and is in fantastic shape.now i know priorities change as one ages but mr bass does not seem to be ripped anymore.
hotstixx 1 year ago
@hotstixx Maybe he doesn´t train as hard as before but still he looks great compared to other people of the same age or much younger.
budfr 1 year ago
@budfr Looks great for 'anyone' at any age if you ask me.
rationalmuscle 1 year ago
@rationalmuscle hmmmmm, you are right. Too bad it´s so hard to be in shape sometimes.
budfr 1 year ago
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@rationalmuscle "Looks great for 'anyone' at any age if you ask me" Agree. And I found the best shots to be those at 1:29, 1:51, 1:57, 2:20 and 3:18. Perhaps not those Clarence would choose, but to me they best depict both "Clarence the body" and "Clarence the man".
Myrmecia 1 year ago
@hotstixx - "mr bass does not seem to be ripped anymore" There is no special virtue in being "ripped" - it's just a passing fad for a proportion of the American population and insecure individuals who copy them out of ignorance.
Myrmecia 1 year ago
@Myrmecia dear lord,where`s my blankey ?
its been around since the greeks actually.
hotstixx 1 year ago
@hotstixx ,working out heavy caused him having a hip replacement.How healthy is that?I rather be healthy and not big or ripped or any other of those "butttown"(good song by Iggy Pop,read the lyrics) superficial stuff.
555Nato 11 months ago
@555Nato understandable so.i have seen pictures of him in his 60s and he is phenomenal by the way.yes health is all,no question.as a fan of pop,i know what you mean..try martin Heidegger for same.
hotstixx 11 months ago
@hotstixx ,yeah Clarence looked and looks good .Certainly for his age.I have had several e-mail exchanges with him and can tell that he is a very friendly and helpful man.
Heidegger,the great philosofer...
555Nato 11 months ago
@555Nato im glad your exchanges were fruitful,best of luck in your endeavours.
hotstixx 11 months ago
@555Nato Actually many sedentary people have hip replacements. It is not necessarily related to "lifting heavy" which is something Clarence only did in his youth. By the way his other hip which was just examined is in excellent shape. So having a hip replacement is "just one of those things."
LaszloBencze 9 months ago 2
@LaszloBencze , i know that people who dont workout have hipreplacements too.But saying hip replacements is just one of those things is a bit of a shortcut.I have some hip pain and I'm hundred percent sure that it is related to the 15 years of weighttraining ,and tomore precise the squat and Bulgarian split squat.No way that i would have had this when being 'sedentary'.I'm 43 years for Christ Sake.And and at that age its not one of those things.
555Nato 9 months ago
@LaszloBencze Even Clarence admits many weightlifters have joint problems/joint replacements
555Nato 9 months ago
@LaszloBencze ,I still believe that working out with weights is a healthy thing to do.But only in a moderate and wise manner.Ofcourse one can get old working out hard.But having pains in several joints isnt worth it.
The road would defeit the goal... And I am a good example of someone who knows the theory but has a hard time to live by what he knows..
555Nato 9 months ago
@LaszloBencze,
I agree that overweight and sedentary people have these replacements too.More bodyweight is more joint damage.And doing nothing is just as bad for the joints.But I dont live in the US where 30 or more percent is obese.My family members reach all the age of 90 or higher and none of them have hip replacements.And i dont consider it one of those things either.You can prevent this by not eating donuts at breakfirst,and not eating 4 lbs of meat a day.moderationis the key.In everything
555Nato 8 months ago
@555Nato incorrect...... I work with 6 orthopedic surgeons and I can tell you that there is no correlation that can be drawn with heavy weight lifting and a hip replacement. 99% of the hips we replace are none athletic people with no past of activity that would warrant a hip replacement . Please respond when educated enough to. Thanks
pupnirn 8 months ago
@pupnirn ,"Please respond when educated enough to" . ??
Such arrogance ,HA !
Look on Clarence website wiseguy and he'll tell you.He's giving an example of an old bodybuilder who has had several joint replacements(hips knees,bad back).Asking if he would do it all again.The old bodybuilder's answer was positive but with the difference that he would work out lighter.Now go back to those orthopedic surgeons and tell them wiseguy
555Nato 8 months ago
@555Nato Yes as i figured you missed my point! Clarence has lived a very active lifestyle running , biking, rowing in competitions and bodybuilding. He takes no medicines at over 60 years old for blood pressure or diabetes like the big portion of lazy couch potatoes out there. YES, he did wear some joints........ but at least he did it! Sure he might have some pains but I would rather tell my doctor " I gave that knee, hip, etc.... hell when it needs to be replaced"
pupnirn 8 months ago
@pupnirn ,so it is better to wear out than to rust is what you say.I am not saying that is wrong.I actually lift weights too.But i also notice that some joints play up because of it.And i'm 43.I am certain that this would not have happened when i wouldnt be doing all this squatting with weights week in week out.I'm just going lighter now.Some people get away for a very long time,others face joint problems at an earlier stage.Thats life when working out.Wear and tear...
555Nato 8 months ago
@555Nato Very correct..... I'd rather do something and wear it out enjoying life than to sit on a shelf hoping to live forever. I am a former heavy lifter myself. I am 38 and I have completely ruptured my triceps off (left) 2006 and (right) 2010. I was a big bencher and ripped both off while lifting. I almost killed myself the second time without a spotter. Do i question was it worth it? Yes. I love lifting and its worth the risk when you do what you love. We are not guaranteed 2morrow
pupnirn 8 months ago
@pupnirn ,wow,not minor injuries.Almost died during bench press?You wouldnt be the first one if that would have happened though(luckily it didn't).I wouldnt take the risks as far as you do,but I'm still working out.I just feel better that way.blood has to flow.We are made to move.And sometimes you feel pains here and there,i just go lighter where needed,but keep going on
555Nato 8 months ago
@555Nato Yes, I did almost die because the 495 i was pause pressing crashed to my chest near my neck. The triceps tear was both times like a rifle going off and the weight comes down fast. I appreciate the conversation and agree with you as to your life long approach to training. Stay with it and maybe someday someone will be arguing about our old asses in another 20-30 years. lol
pupnirn 8 months ago
@pupnirn ,wow,that's some dangerous stuff you were in.But it is good to keep on training.I remember a former female teacher at school ,many years ago ,saying that when she sees bodybuilders she always thinks of how everything hangs when they get old.Well miss I'd say to her now,the only things that are hanging are my cock and balls ,haha. Look at Reg Park and many other strongmen still looking good at old age.
555Nato 8 months ago
@555Nato I agree completely...
pupnirn 8 months ago
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pupnirn 8 months ago
@555Nato The fact is most of the people who need joint replacements are obese, sedentary and never accomplished a thing physically other than existing. Give credit to a man who lives by what he teaches. His lifestyle might have some downsides but so does sitting on your couch eating McDonalds.
pupnirn 8 months ago
@hotstixx Clarence is cut in any light, even flat fluorescent light. He continues to be a phenomenon regardless of age.
LaszloBencze 9 months ago 2
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@LaszloBencze im glad he has so many loyal friends.
hotstixx 9 months ago
@hotstixx he's like fucking 80 in those pics have you even seen him at 60??? He was in perfect shape
jehcrazyjehcmy 8 months ago
@jehcrazyjehcmy i have and said as much in a previous comment above.
hotstixx 8 months ago
@hotstixx I think at 80 you just fall apart regardless.
jehcrazyjehcmy 8 months ago
@jehcrazyjehcmy im inclined to agree,
peace out.
hotstixx 8 months ago
@hotstixx Clarance still has his VO2 Max checked each year and he is at the level of a very fit 35 yr old. In addition he gets his body fat tested hydro statically (water weighing - most accurate) yearly and is always under 5%. So....... please shut up. he is amazing!
pupnirn 8 months ago
@pupnirn im delighted he has such well mannered defenders.
hotstixx 8 months ago
@hotstixx thank you for being nice yourself. As we age, the ability to do simply fades. Without chemical help (testosterone replacement and HGH, sadly Mr. Bass will not look like the others you see on TV and Movies. He is a wonderful man that I have spoken to only once and has lived the lifestyle of a "true" bodybuilder. I put Mr. Bass in the same realm as Jack LaLanne because he has lived and inspired to be better without drugs.
pupnirn 8 months ago
@hotstixx ,haha,well Clarence himself is quite polite,having had contact with him several times.Cant say that of some wiseguys here.Then again ,treat these assholes accordingly.
555Nato 8 months ago
@hotstixx Clarence is a straight up HERO. If you can't see that then I pity you (though in reality you probably know nothing about him). He's well into his 70s and is still ripped and muscular. Most men his age are pitiful and dried up.
mensacyclist 1 week ago
@mensacyclist
i have made more than one comment here.i am not disparaging the man.
hotstixx 1 week ago
Very nice video and music combination.
perfectbeat 1 year ago
Wonderful video! Beautiful music, beautiful people. I have four of Clarence's books, and they have been more than helpful--they are inspirational. I tell everyone at my workplace about Clarence and his Ripped and Lean for Life programs. Clarence Bass has influenced more people for the better than he will probably every know. Way to go, Clarence!
misterphilosophy 1 year ago
this amazing body wow for someone his age
blackintraining 1 year ago
Clarence you and your wife are a true inspiration for every man and woman that seeks a better life through health and fitness. Could you possibly upload some more clips? Great pictures Laszlo!
mattrichards1981 2 years ago
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mattrichards1981 2 years ago
This is how life should be lived. a concrete example to all who wonder.
dentgregg 2 years ago 3
To me Clarence is what bodybuilding was originally about, a healthy and attractive body not only on the outside but the inside as well.
bigtitan27 2 years ago 5
Excellent flow of beauty!
jazzavox 2 years ago
and people think that bodybuilding is just for no good nobodys, bodybuilding is gooood
leonsam12 2 years ago
These are some great pics and I like how they're sequenced. The music is also very fitting. It inspires me to stay in shape (even though I don't expect to look like Clarence when I'm 70!)
jdlngwll 2 years ago
Hi Lazlo, great video. I have Clarence's books and video's, and he's had a major impact on my training and diet.
I was just wondering what the piece of music is with the video?
Take care.
TheBiglew1969 2 years ago
I'm employing the one hard workout per week routine with alittle exception. Decided to work the upper body on the first day and the lower body on the next day. This way, I still get 5 complete days between workouts. I don't have a workout partner to actually go to failure, so I do more work sets per exercise. On day one I do six exercises for three sets excluding warmups and on day two I do four exercises for three sets each, can't do justice to my thighs if I work them with the upper body.
oceangrove129 2 years ago
You're doing a sound workout. Don't worry about whether or not it's officially "high intensity." Just stay regular in your training and continue to put forth effort. There's more than one way to skin the cat.
LaszloBencze 2 years ago
Nice montage. Clarence's writings and over 20 years of martial arts training under Mr. Oshima (I'm 54 now) make me feel like I have an Ivy League education in health and fitness. Thank you Mr. Bass.
jeffteza 2 years ago
...(continued)....however, I recently tried your diet again. This time I tried something different: no food after 4:00 pm. That is my last meal is at 4:00 and I would eat nothing else the rest of the day.
It worked. So far I lost 20lbs. My goal is to get ripped. Wish me luck
pauls1mm 2 years ago
Dear Clarance:
I bought your first book 25 years ago. But I must admit that it didn't work for me and I gave up. I was also frustrated because I could not find "raw milk" as you suggested.....
pauls1mm 2 years ago
Post some more of the legend that is Clarence Bass, please !
VampJack 2 years ago
I wish this were a video. I've been a fan of Mr. Bass for close to 20 years and have never seen him 'live'.
nardpuncher 3 years ago 6
Beautifully done. Great photos of a truly great man!
ericnj28 3 years ago 3
p.s. Nice house! Certainly it's not the same one we saw in all the pics from the Ripped books.
mensacyclist 3 years ago
I remember reading my dad's copy of Ripped in the late 70's when I was less than 10 years old. Of course now I am almost 40 and have all his books except G.E. Clarence's teaching's have been rattling around in my head for decades now and have served me well. While so many of his era are now fat old men, Clarence is still EXCELLENT...a true ambassador for bodybuilding and fitness. "A life well lived"...this is what I think when I watch this. And there will surely be decades more.
mensacyclist 3 years ago 3
Beautiful video
gabri1974ele 3 years ago 3
Awesome vid!
fallenhorse 3 years ago 3
Superb Laszlo! Fantastic work for a fantastic man.
rationalmuscle 3 years ago
Thanks!
LaszloBencze 3 years ago
Forget Arnie and the rest - Mr Bass will always be my number one hero. Ripped is the best book in its genre by far.
Morecake2 3 years ago
Perfect music for the photographs, very well done!
genericvideo1 3 years ago
Thanks so much for the praise!
LaszloBencze 3 years ago
I had the privilige to write a piece on his website; success story 11, saving Johan`s hip. Clarence is my hero.
drumsanddrumming 2 years ago
I have read all of Clarence's Books and it is very interesting how he has evolved over the years. I really think anyone can benefit from life long fitness following his basic guidlines.
uncleavi2002 3 years ago 7
Thank you, Laszlo. This is wonderful!
davefla2 3 years ago 2
Clarence (if you ever read this). You are a true inspiration and source of motivation for many.
It would be great if you would set up a youtube account to complement your website.
Mr. Bass more people would be reached and it could potentially introduce millions more to the "ripped" lifestyle!
P.S. Great job, Laszlo!!
holidayrap 3 years ago 18
Thanks for the praise. I have forwarded your comments to Clarence and he is delighted.
LaszloBencze 3 years ago
I just went to his website, so he is 70 according to the book Great Expectations. They have that picture on the cover of the book. He looks amazing. I can only hope to look half that good when I get to be that age. Thanks for the vid. P.S. I have another 21 years before I reach that age, and I'm in pretty good shape now and getting in better shape. Planning on entering the Navy Seal Fitness Challenge in another 2-3 years.
stretch4859 3 years ago
you only have to do half of what clarence does and you end up looking and feeling great. he's amazing.
tubingtheworld 3 years ago 4
I've used his book ripped, and got into the best shape of my life. The truth is had he not done all the tanning he would look like he was 45 yrs old. It's amazing his dedication to his health.
BeatsGalore4Sure 3 years ago
Thanks for sharing. Its always fun to see new pics of Clarence. He is a true inspiration to those of us involved in Physical Culture.
bigtitan27 3 years ago 4
I'm just as ripped as Clarence is...
OK, no I'm not. But I'm in good shape and always trying to improve, and this 70 year old guy keeps me motivated.
jeffw1267 3 years ago
Clarence Bass is such an incredible legend!
trying58 3 years ago 3