An internationally famous and well respected bodybuilder actor, lou ferrigno first appeared on tv screens in 1977 as the musclebound the incredible hulk 1977, the alter ego of meek scientist david banner. Ronnie coleman dorian yates lenda murray lou ferrigno samir bannout flex wheeler at legends seminar duration. He gained his nickname after becoming the first person to be cast as the incredible hulk. An internationally famous and well respected bodybuilder actor, lou ferrigno first appeared on tv screens in 1977 as the. Lou ferrigno is an american actor, fitness trainer, fitness consultant and retired professional bodybuilder. Feb 19, 2019 his is joseph baena, 21, he is grabbing the attention of social media users from all over the world after he recreated his fathers bodybuilder pose on january 14. Lou ferrigno is the author of lou ferrigno s guide to personal power, bodybuilding, and fitness 4. He would power clean a heavy stone and toss it forward with both hands. Lou ferrigno was recently asked by tmz what he thought about momoas workout. In 1994, he published lou ferrignos guide to personal power, body building and fitness for everyone. Lou had a straight forward approach to his bodybuilding routine. Louis jude lou ferrigno born november 9, 1951 is the inspiration behind ferrigno fit. From what i see, most people train one bodypart a week.
Before and after he was the hulk, lou ferrigno was bodybuildings ultimate behemoth. Shows readers how to perfect each area of the body by following lous personal advice. Lou ferrignos guide to personal power, bodybuilding, and. As an infant, lou suffered a series of ear infections and lost 80% of his hearing though his condition was not diagnosed until he was three years old.
Lou ferrignos daughter pens up on her struggle with her. It is mostly free weight and the cables you can utilize through the machines the compete lou ferrigno home gym package so you get a complete body. Also he talks about how a family life gave him a sense of purpose and stability and brings a sense of completeness to his life. His shoulder routine was fundamental only in its assortment of exercises. Jan 22, 2019 so it takes up little space and it is all free weight and it is a very effective approach as opposed to cables. In career as an actor he is best known for the incredible hulk, hercules and pumping iron.
Lou ferrigno biography childhood, life achievements. Lou ferrigno biography and bodybuilding stats about muscle. Jul 03, 2016 lou ferrigno is an american actor, fitness trainer, fitness consultant and retired professional bodybuilder. It was the intensity he poured into each workout that helped him. The best regimen for me is three days onone day off. Lou, the hulk is one of bodybuildings most recognizable figures. Bodybuilding muscle physique strength fitness workout bodybuilder book in good condition.
Lou ferrigno height age weight full biography images. Lou ferrignos guide to personal power, bodybuilding, and fitness. Ferrigno went on to say the actor trains like a warrior. Aug 02, 2018 shanna is the eldest of the three ferrigno children, she has two younger brothers louis jr, 33, and brent, 28. Over the next 8 years, lou trained rigorously to attain his dream physique. His father was in the police force and lou always admired him for being strong. The future icon began weight training, embarking on his fitness journey. Upper body exercises by unk and joe weider jan 1, 1989. Lou ferrigno might be known by most as the incredible hulk of yesteryear.
So it takes up little space and it is all free weight and it is a very effective approach as opposed to cables. Arnold schwarzenegger and lou ferrigno share workout tips. Aug 16, 2018 lou ferrigno is the hulk, and always will be. Not many guys can do chinups with that amount of weight. The incredible lou ferrigno bodybuilding muscle workout book. Although the workout presented here is impractical for most people, and the volume of training can only be handled by the most advanced athletes, it shows how hard ferrigno was willing to work to become a champion. Lou ferrigno is the author of lou ferrignos guide to personal power, bodybuilding, and fitness 4. When arnold schwarzenegger was winning olympias at 235, lou was 275.
In fact, the future notsojolly green giant first broke the 300pound barrier in the offseason at the age of. He has his own book lou ferrignos guide to personal power, bodybuilding, and fitness. Oct 21, 2016 lou ferrigno came back in 1992 and made dorian look small duration. All i can say is about lou ferrigno is that he played the cards he was given better than any other person i can think of. Today, lou is more focused on helping other with bodybuilding rather then acting. When i was a teenager just getting started in bodybuilding, i used to marvel at the biceps of larry scott. Buy a cheap copy of lou ferrignos guide to personal power. Akin to the format of arnolds book, lou ferrigno then follows up his biography with a complete bodybuilding program. Lou ferrigno was born on november 9, 1959 at brroklyn, new york to victoria and matt ferrigno, a police lieutenant. At the age of, in 1964, lou set his sights on building a body like his comic book hero, the incredible hulk. Also, bob chick was talking about how lou was a total dick to him when he found. Universe titles, and appeared in the bodybuilding documentary pumping iron.
Each workout consists of 40 minutes of cardio and 30 minutes of weights. The incredible lou ferrigno bodybuilding muscle workout book hard cover. Ferrigno was born in brooklyn, new york, in 1951 and as a child suffered from an ear infection that resulted in permanent partial hearing. May 02, 2017 this is a very cool and honest interview with lou.
And when dorian yates was collecting sandows at 265, lou was 315. Is lou ferrigno finally overtaking arnold schwarzenegger. Lou ferrignos workout is the most generic of the classic bodybuilding routines. Lou ferrigno is a retired professional body builder, actor and fitness trainer. Schwarzenegger was governor of the entire state of california. See more ideas about bodybuilding, pumping iron and the incredibles. Soon after he was born, ferrigno says he believes he suffered a series of ear infections and lost 75 to 80% of his hearing, though his condition was not diagnosed until he was three years old.
At three, he was diagnosed with hearing loss as a result of recurring ear infections as a baby. This board is dedicated to lou ferrigno, enjoy your visit,feel free to save some pins. Jun, 2015 lou ferrigno in costume as the hulk photo. With numerous competitions and trophies under his belt, lou sculpted an outstanding physique.
After every 72 hours or so, you should hit that part again. Shanna is the eldest of the three ferrigno children, she has two younger brothers louis jr, 33, and brent, 28. Lou ferrigno is the monster we know that competed against arnold schwarzenegger and was a big star in pumping iron. Lou ferrigno the hulk profile and gym workout youtube. The incredible lou ferrigno bodybuilding muscle workout book hard cover ebay. Dan lurie speaks about sixyear bond with bodybuilding great. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Lou ferrigno tells all find out how he overcame adversity. Our team at ferrigno fit aim to give our members the tools to take back control of their lives as well as connect again with their communities and likeminded people looking to build.
Her father, brooklyn native lou ferrigno, 66, gained worldwide fame when he competed. He was born on november 9, 1951 in brooklyn, new york, usa. Love him or hate him, bodybuilding superstar lou ferrigno has achieved legendary status within the iron world and is widely recognised as the sports second most identifiable personality the first being a gentleman whose name begins with an a. Theres room for all styles of exercises in a routine, but for hulking mass the best choice is usually compound and free weight. Lou ferrignos workout philosophy revolves around the concept of being the best you can be, using heavy. Lou ferrigno, most famous for playing lead role in the incredible hulk in tv series. This work ethic, combined with superior genetics, enabled lou ferrigno to succeed in his careers as an athlete and as an entertainer. Lou ferrigno calls jason momoas workout very impressive. Checkout lou ferrigno workout routine, lou is the winner of many. Books by lou ferrigno all formats paperback hardcover sort by.
Lou ferrigno s workout is the most generic of the classic bodybuilding routines. Lou is most famous for playing lead role in the incredible hulk in tv series. Lou ferrignos guide to personal power, bodybuilding, and fitness signed lot. Wizard world when i was very little my father used to workout a lot, and i used to read comic books because i was very insecure as child and i was. Aug 22, 2017 although the workout presented here is impractical for most people, and the volume of training can only be handled by the most advanced athletes, it shows how hard ferrigno was willing to work to become a champion. Lou ferrigno celebrity profile check out the latest lou ferrigno photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. Lou ferrigno, horoscope for birth date 9 november 1951. His success as an athlete and actor has propelled him as a. I think you should do more that that, hit it twice a week. Lou is italian, his family was from italy, but he was born in new york. He trained using a custom made 300lbs punching bag. Classic bodybuilding routines of the worlds best bodybuilders. His is joseph baena, 21, he is grabbing the attention of social media users from all over the world after he recreated his fathers bodybuilder pose on january 14. But to bodybuilding fans he was one of the stars of pumping iron and an iconic bodybuilder from the golden era.
Lou ferrigno author of lou ferrignos guide to personal. Arnold schwarzenegger workout with his son joseph training. Dan lurie speaks about sixyear bond with bodybuilding. My associate editor, and the only friend louie had, was a fellow by the name of tony badal. We created ferrigno fit to encourage people to focus. Lou is most famous for playing lead role in the incredible. Buy a cheap copy of the incredible lou ferrigno book by douglas k. Lou ferrigno was born in brooklyn, new york, to victoria and matt ferrigno, a police lieutenant.
He liked to run uphill in training full speed and then run. See more ideas about hulk, the incredibles and hulk tv. Ferrigno works out for an hour and 20 minutes, six days a week. Soon after he was born, ferrigno says he believes he suffered a series of ear infections and lost 75 to 80% of his hearing, though his. Lou is married carla green, who is now a personal trainer, they have three children, shanna, born 1981, louis jr. I believe you should do only 10 to 12 sets, max, per bodypart. Theyre the single best exercise for pecs, and theyre great for shoulders and triceps. It is mostly free weight and the cables you can utilize through the machines the compete lou ferrigno home gym package so you get a complete body workout also, free weightwise. In fact, the future notsojolly green giant first broke the 300pound barrier in the offseason at the age of 20an unprecedented muscular body weight in the early.
They were the best id ever seen, and to me they still rank as the best ever. Our team at ferrigno fit aim to give our members the tools to take back control of their lives as well as connect again with their communities and likeminded people looking to build lasting solutions to lifes greatest challenges through encouragement and accountability. Scotts biceps heads were incredibly long, reaching past his elbows, and they were very thick and full, too. I saw him do it at the expo hall at the 04 and 05 arnold classic. Lou is also imho one of the most amazing and inspirational people who has ever lived, and shown a lot of courage in the face of adversity. Lou ferrigno was a reserve deputy with the san luis obispo county sheriffs office. Like every good comic book hero, lou s origin story begins in the face of adversity. Ferrigno added another position to his bodybuilderactor resume. The incredible lou ferrigno bodybuilding muscle workout. See more ideas about incredible hulk, hulk and the incredibles.
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