Summary of "Larry Scott Had the Greatest Arms Ever — Mike Mentzer Tells All"
The video features Mike Mentzer recounting the legendary status of Larry Scott, particularly highlighting Scott’s second Mr. Olympia victory in 1966. Mentzer describes the overwhelming adoration Scott received from the audience—over 2,000 people expressing intense emotion—emphasizing that no other bodybuilder, including greats like Schwarzenegger or Oliva, matched Scott’s unique impact and fan identification. Scott’s arms were famously enormous and well-shaped, often compared in size to legs, and remain impressive even at age 45, with his biceps now showing pronounced peaks.
During an interview and photo session, Scott explains that his arm training routine has remained largely unchanged since his competitive days, relying heavily on the preacher bench, which he insists must be properly designed with specific features for optimal performance. He attributes his arm development not only to training but also to a strong mind-muscle connection, which helps him bring out muscle peaks and definition.
Scott details his arm workout: heavy dumbbell preacher curls with partial reps, strict barbell preacher curls, reverse curls, and superset triceps exercises including heavy supine tricep presses and long pull tricep extensions. He emphasizes the importance of form and equipment setup, especially for the tricep machine, to avoid injury and maximize effectiveness. His routine finishes with intensive forearm training using heavy and light wrist curls and reverse curls.
Mentzer and photographer John Bailick conclude that Scott’s arm development remains the gold standard in bodybuilding, unmatched by recent athletes even at age 45, and anticipate Scott’s continued influence when he poses again at age 50.
Presenters/Sources:
- Mike Mentzer (narrator/interviewer)
- Larry Scott (bodybuilding legend)
- John Bailick (photographer)
Category
Sport
