Why the Golden Era Was Better | Lee Haney Unfiltered

What made 1980s bodybuilding so different — and why does 8-time Mr. Olympia Lee Haney believe it was better?

In this exclusive interview, Lee Haney shares what set his era apart, from training philosophies and nutrition strategies to the mindset that helped him dominate the Olympia stage for nearly a decade. If you're interested in old-school bodybuilding or want to understand how champions were built in the Golden Era, this conversation offers real insight.

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Music:
Mission- Pick your Poison
Kooma - Your Nightmares Are Lame

00:00 - Intro
02:57 - Lee's Introduction To Bodybuilding
04:07 - What bodybuilding was like in the '70s
09:15 - How bodybuilders got information before the internet
12:39 - A Typical Contest prep diet in the '80s
16:45 - Nutrition Timing
19:06 - Contest Prep In the '80s
19:38 - Lee's Opinion on modern bodybuilding
22:27 - Placing Third in the 83 Olympia at 23 years old
26:08 - Bodybuilders Train Differently Today
29:20 - The Best Training Split
31:05 - Choosing To Retire After Winning 8 Olympia Titles