You did that for ten days straight and after those ten days you were just beat into the ground. [ Q ] What was Arnold like to compete against. I really like hand balancing; I was exposed to this through Ben Mouton who had been a great performer in the days of Ringling Brothers Circus. Having had no previous experience being on stage, Boyer was pleasantly surprised to hear his name called out among the top 5 contestants. After his professional competition days were over, Boyer stayed in the bodybuilding world as the co-host of a fitness and bodybuilding TV show which wasbroadcasted during the 1990s. Ed Corney 9. Again, it is my opinion and everybody has got his or her own opinion. Then the next year we competed together at the 1970 Professional Mr. Universe in London. Whilst backstage prepping, Coe missed the announcement for the bodybuilders to go on stage. I had always continued to train hard, so there was no comeback ever planned. And although CBS owned the rights and paid the money, they did not even bother to show up and film it; CBS has never covered bodybuilding again since 1980. I never really looked at bodybuilding as a career, as I was never lucky enough to have any kind of contract. As a competitor I always had a full-time job so going to the contests and winning was not all that important to me because at least I had a job to fall back on. Every exercise would start with a set of 12 perfect reps, with slow and deliberate form. Other elements need Symmetry. You have to remember that you not only have to work out but you have to get some kind of verbalisation going. Anyway, after everything was said and done, Sherm met with myself, Frank Zane and Mike Mentzer and just wanted to let us know that CBS could never show this. Bodybuilders Who Passed Away (2017-2020) Hide 1. He was under the impression that their swim . Also how Arthur made Ray Mentzer an inch shorter. By the time I came along he wasn't really working for Weider and then he got sick and eventually died of pancreatic cancer. Test the routine, monitor the results, and make changes. Boyer Coe is a former professional bodybuilderwhos best known for his dominance in the sport throughout the 70s and 80s. I honestly have to say, that was my best all-time condition. HIT trainers like him, Boyer Coe, among others, were my idols when I started training. Boyer Coe is an American bodybuilder whose career spanned four decades. You would have to fill in for him otherwise there would be just dead space. Funny story about this contest: since there was only $25,000 involved as prize money and no one was really doing it for the money, I suggested that, whomever the winner might be, why not give all the prize money to the him. [ Q ] What changes could be made to bodybuilding to make it a better sport in your view? I don't see the sport ever-becoming mainstream. One is Gunter who they are paying 400,000 a year and the other I'm sure is Lou Ferrigno although I doubt they would be paying his as much as Gunter. I never gave it a thought; and there are plenty of bodybuilders then & now with worse hairstyles for whom a wig would have been a great improvement. I have been training close to 46 years. Not much difference. The one thing that I will always remember about NABBA was the great integrity with which they conducted themselves. But by the second year we were producing the show ourselves. So the only thing he could come back with was the most idiotic statement I have ever heard in my life: "Why don't you quit acting like a boy and act like a man.". [ Q ] Gunter is obviously a popular bodybuilding and a very good one at that. I think that list is shit and we need further research with real proven studies. His recognition in the bodybuilding world blew up during the 70s and 80s period,during which he won 18 titles, includingthe 1970 NABBA Mr. Universe, 1971 Mr. America, 1975 WBBG World Championships, 1981 IFBB Grand Prix Massachusets, and the IFBB. Sean Harris 6. Following his dominance in the 70s and 80s, Boyer stopped competing for several years. During this period, he competed with some of the biggest bodybuilding names, including Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sergio Oliva, Mike Mentzer, and Frank Zane. Prior to that I have always been involved in the fitness industry: everything from owning a health food store to prototyping exercise equipment to co-hosting a fitness show on ESPN. It never really happened like that. All of a sudden there was a huge steroid investigation against Vince McMahon and this was played up heavily in the news. But at the same time, almost at the exact time he signed Louie, an interesting thing happened. As with many bodybuilders of the era, Coe placed a lot of emphasis on the mind. Arnold Schwarzenegger - He's been named the Austrian Oak, The Terminator,John Matrix, Mr. [ Q ] Having competed against some of the greatest champions of all time, who stands out as being the consummate professional? The only difference between the 1980 and the 1981 Mr. Olympia was very little was written about the 1981, then and ever since. A man I am truly proud to call a friend. [ Q ] What was it like competing in the 70's? Coes mantra was 100% effort, 100% of the time. It just comes up. So I don't know how much he really played in the importance of bodybuilding. Good to see that somebody from the old neighborhood like Boyer Coe was so successful. High protein is beneficial at old age, so I guess it makes sense that bodybuilders don't die at 50 or anything lol, John Ware 2005 Age 46 (former PLer; current football coach). As big as he is, he is not intimidating. Meanwhile, he also worked on his degrees in psychology and management at the University of Southwestern Louisiana. If you remember, I don't think there was a single interview after the Olympia by any contestant other than Tom Platz. Boyer also secured top four places in the Mr. Olympia contest in 1977, 1978, and 1980. The pros of today carry so much muscle but also have huge waists and distention of their bellies. Oral steroids also increase risk to liver, kidneys etc. Give me the physique of a 1972 Sergio Oliva. Oh, I always got along well with Shawn Ray. Yes he did and from what I can gather it was even more controversial than the 1980 contest. Coe was known as the thinking bodybuilder. Therefore, dont be afraid to start small and fail here and there on your journey; make small steps, and eventually, you may able to accomplish your biggest desires in life. Its called work capacity training and involves using descending loads in the following manner: Because the B and C exercises in this workout use many of the same muscles as the first exercise, you may only need one warm-up set for these exercises. [ Q ] At the 1980 Olympia how did the competitors react upon hearing the result? Boyer Coe has made an enormous contribution to . [ Q ] When did you first begin bodybuilding and why did you choose it initially as a sport and eventually a career? The guy said, "You have to hit the chest pose anyway." He also viewed his abdominals as a weak spot, so he preferred to train them first to give them more attention. There were a lot of good guys in that show, probably four or five who could have won. So what happened was the next day at the meeting everybody was complaining and I said, "Look, there is only one guy who wants the weight classes. His primary source of protein and lipids was a lot of raw eggs. It didn't matter if I won a contest or not. And this was way before anabolic steroids were used. Therefore he had to institute testing for steroids and that is why all the guys looked like crap. Many years ago, Coe visited me in Colorado and shared a workout program that is great for increasing both your hypertrophy levels and strength endurance. Sadly one has passed on, that was Artie Zeller. I never really paid any attention to anyone backstage, so I can't recall how he or anyone acted. CBS had been contracted for two years to film the 1980 and 1981 Olympia's. Boyer Coe placed top five in the Mr. Louisiana competition, aged fifteen. Let's close this forum, we don't need it anymore. These doctors are doing right by keeping roids out from sports, they are just using the wrong methods. Even now, long after his retirement from professional bodybuilding, little has changed. As far as I know he still lives in New York and I understand he is still in very good shape. Yes, I will always be indebted to my parents, both now deceased, for giving me the greatest gift: life, and for teaching me to always believe in myself and always to do the right thing. Also big thanks would go to Ken Guilbeaux who believed in me from the very beginning and gave me good advice. And especially to Red Lerille, who has been my inspiration in not only bodybuilding but also life. Boyer Coe talks about why the 2nd Colorado Experiment failed, why the Nautilus System didn't work for Bodybuilders and how Arthur Jones tried to blame him for it. As with many great bodybuilders, Coe built his foundation with calisthenics. As we were the eventual winner in the end, I believe he only received $10,000; he talked himself out of $15,000. So, how much is Boyer Coe worth at the age of 77 years old? I guess it got back to Franco and he even called me and said, "Why did you say that." The crowd loved it and thought it was part of the show. This included the controversial 1980 Mr. Olympia contest which saw Arnold take home the crown. [ Q ] What qualities did Sergio have that made him superior in your view? 1962 Teen-Age Mr. South Contest 1964 Mr. Louisiana 1964 AAU Mr. New Orleans 1965 AAU Mr. Louisiana 1965 AAU Mr. Southern USA 1965 AAU Mr. Texas 1966 AAU Teen Mr. America 1968 AAU Jr. Mr. USA 1968 AAU Mr. America (Most Muscular) Coe believed training was hard not because of the physical weight, but because of the mental state needed to will your body into isolating the muscle. I have so many memories of being alone in a hotel room the week, five days or two days before a contest, and doing unspeakable things to my bodysteroids, growth hormones, diureticsanything and everything that we as bodybuilders do to achieve a certain look. Riding high from his first show, Boyer continuedto compete in local contests throughout the summer, before turning to bigger competitions. All rights reserved. He was very enthusiastic and that is what you had to be on a show like that to make it work. I will give him credit for one thing though: he already knew the outcome before he ever set foot in Australia. Coe believed the joints wouldnt last when forcing out partial reps beyond failure. Dallas McCarver 3. I didn't compete against him the first time I met him but the first time we were onstage together was in 1969. I was always fan of the look of a bodybuilder with broad shoulders, wide back and trim waist and hips - the typical V-taper. After that it was out of my hands. Similar to Mike Mentzer, Coe was an intellect who studied the anatomy of the body and always looked for new ways to train. And I think everybody else who was a contestant in that contest, with the possible exception of Tom Platz, who idolized Arnold and wanted to be like him, didn't think Arnold deserved to win. Dr. Darden answers a question by saying that Boyer Coe gained 20 lbs over the course of 6 months training at Nautilus. Unfortunately for me, out of all the photographers I worked with over the years I never had a chance to work with Artie Zeller. Boyers competition history spans over thirty-three years. Ever since he lifted is first weight Boyer has maintained a bond with the sport that would form a major part of his life. Just how relevant is he in bodybuilding today in your view? [ Q ] You mentioned Lou Ferrigno in the context of the WBBG. The funny thing is, the contests, as I said, were never a motivating factor for me. Well the true meaning of an outstanding physique is big broad shoulders and a narrow waist and hips and Sergio had that. Boyer Coe was only 14 years old when he first started training at the Lake Charles Gym in Lake Charles, Louisiana. I love to workout; you have to if you are in the gym every morning at 5 A.M. [ Q ] What do you consider to be your greatest moment as a bodybuilder and why? Thyroidhormones, diuretics etc?? Norm Dabish, 2005 age 46, Co-founder of Powerhouse Gyms. I am not sure if he could legally do that but he purchased a large enough portion of it, then wanted the money. He started training where he was born and won Mr. Texas and then Mr. Dallas in 1965, Mr. America in 1969 then NABBA Mr. Universe in 1972, World Cup in 1981 as well as many other top bodybuilding titles. You must be willing to put forth the effort. To Bill Pearl and Sergio Oliva for inspiration. He rolled up his shirtsleeve and sure enough he could do the same thing. Once again, my goal was to see if it was possible for me, at 48, to go past my best condition ever. [ Q ] Thank you for this interview Boyer, your insights have been great. The $5,000 Cooke was carrying the night of. Below is a list of some of his career highlights. 2023 Greatest Physiques. But why is he such a popular choice for the Weider Company? I went to Boyers athletic club called the Riviera. That is not much by today's standards but back then it was pretty good, and I only weighed about 180 at the time. Put it away. Dave Boyer. I miss hearing the plates clanging together and the grunting of the lifting. So it was good feeling actually doing something worthwhile, teaching people how to workout. In 1994 Boyer competed at his all time best bodyweight of 224 pounds, at 5'9", to place third in the Masters Mr. Olympia. He would focus on strict form, moving slowly on the negative part of the movement, rest for 60 seconds, and then progress on to the next set, which was lighter by 5-10 pounds. I was never very good at either sport so I was looking for something that I could potentially be good at. Not only is he knownas one of the greatest bodybuilders in history, but also as an action movie star, and an American politician. I have always believed in complete range of motion in all exercises, full contraction and full extension. There's too much emphasis on being the strongest, being the most controversial, and being the most popular. 979 likes. Although placed 11th and more smaller then ever before, I really enjoyed his physique and I want to know how different his preparation was for this contest. People have asked me many times, would the outcome of the 1981 Olympia been the same if Mike Mentzer, Frank Zane, Albert Beckles and myself had entered? [ Q ] What are some training tips you have learned over the years that you can share with the readers? He followed the standard bodybuilder diet of the Golden Era; high protein, high fat, low carb. Bodybuilding icons from theGolden Era based their diets on a lot of calories from protein, and saturated fats, and Boyer was no exception. I will just say this again: yes, Mike Mentzer was very upset, but nowhere did he ever say that he thought he should have won the 1980 Mr. Olympia. I think now he is mature enough to look back and say that it was a mistake. Excellent legs, too, and a fabulously flat stomach. Inthe summer of 1962, Boyer decided to take part in his first ever bodybuilding contest, the Teen Mr. South in Alabama. In early 1990, when it all started and he decided to promote professional bodybuilding, he was extremely popular with his professional wrestling on television. These guys eat a massive amount of food - including animal fat and protein - and push themselves hard on daily basis, so it's not the healthiest lifestyle. We wrote the scripts, we lined up the talent. Coe set very high standards for himself. I was never fortunate to have a contract and I am very happy that the guys today are getting these big contracts, but I would like to think that I was one of the pioneers that led to that. [ Q ] You mentioned a while back the 1972 Mr. Olympia and hinted at it as being as controversial as the 1980 and 1981 versions. There would never have been professional bodybuilding as we know it today without Wayne DeMillia. One of the lucky onesnot that he did not train hard or earn it because he did. Then he had enormous wrists and elbows, which made his arms appear even bigger. At the most basic level, there are no real secrets, although its only human nature for young bodybuilders to think that there are, says Coe. Well, Arnold did not know what to say. Boyer Coe Net Worth Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. Rest only 60 seconds, during which you decrease the weight by 2.5 to 10 pounds, depending on your strength level and the nature of the exercise. The judge's opinion never really mattered to me. Coe won his first major title in 1964 after being crowned Mr. New Orleans. Boyer still starts early every morning at the gym. In an era of tough competition, Coe became a world-class bodybuilder worthy of the Mr. Universe crown. But it sort of makes you wonder though. [ Q ] I have a photo of you standing alongside Arnold on the same stage back in the late 1960's. After five years of training he won the 1965 AAU Mr. Texas, followed in 1966 by winning the AAU Teen Mr. America title. Boyer Coe had an obsession with bench pressing 400lbs before he graduated high school. Yes (laughs). The guys of my era could not even stand on stage with the guys of today. I have never had the opportunity to meet him. To get anywhere close to where you want to be, you have to be willing to pay the price. Today he is in the gym every morning at 5.00, and maintains good conditioning and size. She is currently single. Coes main source of protein came in the form of raw eggs, beef, fish, chicken, and pork. He is a very nice looking guy, he is extremely accessible, extremely friendly to people. My father was good enough to turn professional, but then I came along and he had to earn a living for his family. HEALTH and STRENGTH bodybuilding muscle magazine BOYER COE 1976 (UK) $14.99. Along with being one of bodybuilding's top champions of the 70's and 80's, he also achieved recognition as one of its most consistent and preserving. Special interview it IFBB Hall of Famer Boyer Coe, talking about his bodybuilding career and his . His huge biceps & great pecs always astounded me. Coe was thirty years old when he joined the IFBB in 1976, with more than fifty competitions under his belt. Really just as controversial was the 1972 Mr. Olympia Contest held in Essen, Germany. Dan likes to tell the story that there were only two bodybuilders whom he ever invited to stay at his home, that being Bill Pearl and myself. He would just give you a one-word answer and would not elaborate on anything. 1969 was the first time I went to London for the Mr. Universe and they made you feel welcome. I have always been a great admirer of Marvin Eder and how strong he was. Substance abuse during the golden age of bodybuilding wasn't as prevalent as it is now though. So when we got to Australia we just assumed that that was the way it was going to be. NABBA, IFBB and WBBG federations, what are your thoughts on each? After watching Hercules, with Steve Reeves as the lead, Coe ran 5 miles home and did as many push-ups as he could in the next 24 hours. Only one voted in favor. Season 4 - Episode 3 of "In the Gym" with Michael Petrella. I think there were 24 guys in the contest and 23 guys voted no to weight classes. When he passed away three-years-ago, I took over to keep his business going. What we need, are more bodybuilders who, like Coe, are obsessed with training, competing, and making money and growing the sport - the right way. What are your views on the current state of bodybuilding? Boyer Coe competed in bodybuiliding competitions from the 60's to the 90's, entering 88 competitions and winning a total of 26 titles (15 professional and 11 amateur). And the secret to Coes success? From there on, he progressed into more serious weight training, and later, competing on a bodybuilding stage. You must work hard and apply 100% effort 100% of the time. If you're a vegetarian who's serious about strength training, you need to know how to optimize your diet to get the best results. Once I discovered bodybuilding, it became my life-long quest to see how good I could become. What we would do is ask one of the guests we had on, what they would like to train for that day. I would have to think so and the nice thing about it is he is not all that old. As a teenager, Boyer Coe knew he had what it would take to become a champion bodybuilder.

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