Rocky

This is posted in advance via timestamp. I’ll be away for the next 2 weeks

I just love the anthology of Rocky movies.

I’ve the whole series for which I never get tired replaying it during my Rocky movie marathon days

The first two was classic, then the next three was watchable but forgettable and Stallone finally put closure with the sixth and final installment of Balboa franchise last year

The thing is, I can really relate to the underdog underlying theme in all his movies

It’s something we all can relate to

We all want to be a champion, who doesn’t right …

and Rocky is the epitome of that desire to become a champion. We all wanted to be like him

For someone unknown to literally become a phenom … well it’s pretty cool story hur

For me, I believe Rocky III was at the height of Stallone muscular development

His muscular definition is awesome and he’s ripped to the bones

I couldn’t really say if he did or didn’t take any form of anabolic supplements to aid his physique

You just can’t tell, with his resource, wealth, contacts and the ease of availability of such drugs back then

Still you can’t deny the fact he got a bod that every guy wants to emulate and the ladies drooling

I know how the ladies get the irks if the dude is too huge, like the hulk.

I bet the ladies love Stallone size in rocky 3 eh.

Not too big and not too small

I’ve a small clip of his training routine back in the late 80′s when filming Rocky 3

Rocky III Training (1982)

As Stallone mentioned in the above video, what applies then, still applies now.

Diet, training and consistency. That never changes

Notice how also Stallone focus a lot of stationary machines to pump in Rocky 3 training

It’s probably because of convenience Stallone uses exercise machines over free weights

Now I’ve another video clip of aging 60′s Stallone training for his final Rocky 6 movie

Rocky VI Training (2006)

Notice how everything different compared then and now

He’s not doing any much of exercise machines but more of free weights

Well good to know Stallone is well equipped to keep up with the latest development in muscle building

Free weights actually give you a better workout, because they require you to balance the weight yourself

This utilizes different parts of your muscles, closer to the surface of your skin. These smaller muscle areas twitch and move to help you keep the weight balanced above you.

With weight machines, the weight is held steady for you. These small muscle areas do not get utilized and thus do not grow.

This is why a bodybuilder using a weight machine will get the same increase in overall muscle size from lifting the same weight, but will not look as soon overall.

His surface muscles will be less developed that a free weight user

But one thing that Rocky 3 also made me remember the movie so much is because of the beach training Stallone had with Apollo Creed

Did you see what Creed was wearing …

The baring mid-riff, high length socks and really short shorts!

I get all tingly every time I sees it

Aside from the fashion disaster, there was just too much of a guy bonding for me lah

Nothing against that, do please get a room you two

Those who have not watch for any of the Rocky movies … where have you been

Well you should watch it!

If not for the awe-inspiring hotbods that you wish it was your own, well the movie emphasize on the “Underdog” mentality and succeeding despite all odds

If that is not enough to make you rent the DVD, here’s a video clip that will generally explain the previous six Rocky movies in five seconds

All of Rocky Movies in 5 seconds