How Tom Platz Transformed His Legs To Become “The Quadfather” Of Bodybuilding

Here’s what to expect in this week’s GI Report:

• Tom Platz breaks down his diet & early years of training
  

• Terrence Ruffin is OUT of Olympia 2024 - here’s why

• Victor Martinez holds nothing back on the 2024 Olympics boxing scandal
  

• Shawn Ray and Bob Cicherillo predict the first callouts for the 2024 Mr. Olympia

Tom Platz Discusses Diet in His Early Years of Training

Tom Platz carved out a legendary status in bodybuilding, often known for his colossal, shredded quads, but it was not something that was genetic. Sure, he had some of the best legs on the planet, but his lower body wasn’t always so impressive, which comes a shock to many, as he is recognized by his lower half. In a recent Instagram post on August 13, 2024, Platz shared that during his early years, he lacked significant leg muscles but transformed his physique through relentless squats and proper nutrition.

Let’s take a look at how Tom Platz went from having skinny legs to being “The Quadfather”.

Terrence Ruffin To Skip 2024 Olympia As He Works To Get Closer To Weight Cap: “I Hope To Bring Something Incredible Next Year”

Terrence Ruffin has been competing with the best in Classic Physique for years now. The weight caps were adjusted in recent years within the division and this has allowed competitors to add size to their frame. That is the ultimate goal for Ruffin and this will be what he works toward.

On Wednesday, Ruffin announced that he will miss the 2024 Olympia with a goal of getting closer to his weight cap.

GI PODCAST:
Victor Martinez Slams Critics Of Controversial Women’s Boxer Imane Khelif

In a recent episode of the Generation Iron Podcast, host Victor Martinez holds nothing back in his opinion of boxer Imane Khelif and the Women’s Boxing gender controversy surrounding the 2024 Olympics. 

Victor and the GI crew also tackled a variety of topics that have been making waves in bodybuilding – including how stress affects weight loss and the unsettling rise of death threats in bodybuilding competitions and the debate on the necessity of rest days in a bodybuilder’s routine.

Shawn Ray & Bob Cicherillo Share First Callout Predictions For 2024 Olympia

The 2024 Olympia is slowly creeping up on us and that means different predictions floating in and out of the bodybuilding world. Recently, Bob Cicherillo and Shawn Ray discussed who could appear in the first callout this year.

Who did they predict will be in the first callouts during the 2024 Olympia? Let’s break it down.