Clarence and Carol Bass

Bodybuilder at home in Albuquerque

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[hotstixx]

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.

[555Nato]

@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.

[LaszloBencze]

@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]

@hotstixx Clarence is cut in any light, even flat fluorescent light. He continues to be a phenomenon regardless of age.

[oceangrove129]

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.

[LaszloBencze]

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.

[maddfurey]

Clarence Bass is one of my heroes.

someone i trust and respect and has inspired me to get and stay in shape.

sane exercise and diet advice from a person that practices what he teaches.

anyone that isn't familiar with him or his methods should go to his website.

[uncleavi2002]

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.

[pupnirn]

Thank you Clarence for a continued fight... Your fans.....

[pupnirn]

@555Nato I agree completely...

[555Nato]

@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.

[pupnirn]

@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

[555Nato]

@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

[pupnirn]

@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

[555Nato]

@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]

@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...

[pupnirn]

@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.