Mike O’Hearn American Gladiator shouldn’t need a introduction. But what the hell, here goes; Former TV Show contestant, four time Mr Universe, power lifting champion and 100% TITAN!
l love the internet and social media, as you never know when it will throw up a new term or make an old one go viral. Which leads us to nicely to natty, a term only used in bodybuilding circles for decades. It is now a known colloquialism used by outsiders and interlopers.
The colloquialism in the bodybuilding world for NATURAL bodybuilders, yes they do exist… And who better to focus on than Mr Natty himself.
Cheat Meal? Or Excuse?
Another one more widely adopted is ‘cheat meal’. l hear people use this phrase that don’t participate in sports or even a frequent gym body. The term now is adopted by those who are overweight, wanting to pig-out but not be judged.
Mike O’Hearn American Gladiator
Mike is well published to men and women in the world of bodybuilding. He was the cover model of Topaz romance novels. The hunk who replaced Fabio and seven time male fitness model of the year.
Mike has undoubtedly been the fantasy of many a single lady and undoubtedly, many a married woman have squeezed their eyes tight and thought of Mike.
Super Sharp Sniper……
There’s many reasons to hate Mike O’Hearn, you can start with the boyish good looks, hunky physique or the millions of dollars he has stashed in the bank. Take your pick, but of course, this being bodybuilding and let’s be honest, almost everyone in our sport is a super sharp sniper, shooting shots in the dark.
The bullet most aimed at the Titan is; he’s a fake natty, a fake natural, a fraud. Watch any Mike O’Hearn videos on YouTube and read the comments section. Almost every other comment is about Mike’s use of steroids.
“Fake natty” comments about hair plugs and plastic surgery. I have to admit one I found funny, Mike O’Tren. Tren being the most infamous of all steroids. Banned by the FDA, as not fit for human consumption and ask any of the big guys in any gym, they’ll tell you, “Tren is a freaking madman!”
Jay Cutler & Larry Wheels
Watching a YouTube video over the weekend which featured 4 time Mr Olympia Jay Cutler. The indomitable power lifting champion who seems to break and set a new power lifting record every other week, Larry Wheels. All working out with the American Gladiator.
The video full of potential was actually lacklustre and quite boring, so I found myself searching the comments section. Mike ‘schooled’ 4 time Olympia winner Jay Cutler on “How To Lift”. While an uncomfortable Larry Wheels squirmed besides him.
Vociferous Cries & Contemptuous Scorn
Every single comment bar none was a direct shot at Mike and his ‘alleged’ steroid use. I have close friends whom I train with and who’s opinion I respect. But when I broach the subject that there’s a strong possibility that O’Hearn, is in fact natural, I am met with loud vociferous cries and contemptuous scorn.
My counterparts don’t believe he’s natural but then again they don’t believe anyone is natural. If I proffer the possibility that they’re projecting then feelings are hurt.
So let me propagate the notion that Mr natty is well, natural.
Let’s think about this objectively for a second, Mike grew up with nine siblings and is the youngest of five boys. His parents were bodybuilding and martial arts fanatics, therefore it instilled this in all of the children.
American Gladiator
No hours sat in front of the TV eating tootsie rolls getting fat, no the O’Hearn offspring were an active bunch. So they say if dad is an early riser the whole family will tend to rise early. And vice versa.
Dad’s can have a very positive or negative impact on the household. In this case, mum was also a pro bodybuilder, competing in shows. So both parents were super active. Then you’ve got three older sisters who all train in fitness and martial arts. Not to mention four older brothers that lift weights and train martial art too.
That’s a very unique family to be in. One in a million? one in ten million? Perhaps, one in a hundred million? Let’s say Mike was never going to grow up to be a couch potato or a 160 pound weakling.
They refer to rich kids who never have to work the trust fund babies as “The lucky sperm club” l would say Mike really hit the jackpot, his family not rich in the monetary sense yet wildly rich in many other more important aspects.
Westside Barbell
Those of you who have been going to the gym for years will understand the quote from the legendary Westside Barbell Godfather Louie Simmons, “It would take me ten minutes to tell you everything l know about bodybuilding and another ten years for you to understand what I’ve told you.
So Mike was blessed and fortunate to receive a plethora of knowledge and wisdom from his parents and siblings. Most will agree your first year or two in the gym, you haven’t got a clue as to what you’re really doing.
I think me and my com-padres, like many of you, predominantly trained chest and bis for the first couple of years. I actually cringe when l think of how un-knowledgeable but full of energy and bravado my 20 year old self was.
So Mike would of been spared the years of trial and error, imagine if you could go back to the beginning with the knowledge you have now, how different would things be?
Don’t misconstrue my words, the journey is far more important than the destination but having the correct information saves a lot of wasted years.
Knowledge is key
So you start training before puberty and have a wealth of information. Everything from nutrition, bone to muscle connectivity and protein synthesis.
Not to mention drop sets, progressive overloads, isolation and compound movements. Schooled in perfect form and technique. Submerged in an environment where you are supported and encouraged to do well.
Most importantly you combine that with great genetics and self motivation. Therefore is it any wonder how Mike O’Hearn has achieved that level of success naturally…? If you had grown up in that environment is it possible that steroids would not be needed..?
In addition O’Hearn has been routinely tested, throughout at least the early stages of his career. Lee Priest, Shawn Ray and Rich Piana all swear Mike is natural, Rich Piana did a ten minute video proclaiming O’Hearn’s natural status.
Mike O’Hearn American Gladiator
Mike O’Hearn American Gladiator seems to be blessed in all areas with superior genetics. He’s never had an injury that’s sidelined him for a few weeks let alone months.
This in a sport where serious injury is commonplace. Bicep tears and pectoral tears are as common as gym chalk and wraps. Herniated discs, torn hamstrings and he who squats, will suffer lower back problems.
Louie Simmons
The master chief; Louie Simmons has neither a bicep muscle on either arm. Louie tore them clean off; he revealed in an interview with Joe Rogan, the former Fear Factor and current UFC host.
Calum Von Moger temporarily put his career on ice after a horrible bicep tear, which saw him lose half his body weight in a few mere months The skinny, deflated hospital bed pics revealing just how much water your muscles hold whilst on steroids.
Serious About Fitness?
The worst thing for any person serious about fitness is injury. Even the amateur weekend cyclists, five a side guys or just your regular gym rats. Therefore not being able to train, is probably the worst thing you can do to someone. Whose life is dominated by training and partaking in sports.
Obviously not all but a large number of gym rats have a similar story. Guys that used to party hard, drink too much and maybe a little reefer when it was offered. These gym rats always do things to the extreme, so when they partied, they partied HARD!
Not liking the trajectory their lives were taking either consciously or by happy accident they fell in love with the gym. Gone was the drinking or pot every day after work. Gone were the blackout drunken weekends, replaced with 3 hour workouts after work and obsessing about a clean diet.
Conclusion
Last of all, if Mike as it appears is genetically gifted, received all the correct knowledge and information at a young age. Raised in a loving but competitive environment. Could this be the reason why Mike O’Hearn has achieved the impossible?
Achieving a level of strength and solid physique without ever having to do two parts testosterone and one part nandrolone decanoate…?
