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“Mr. Robby Looks Young as Hell!”: Bodybuilding World Bows Down to the Black Prince “Still Killin’ It” at Nearly 80

Published 08/04/2023, 10:15 AM EDT

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Golden Era great Robby Robinson might not be the name often taken in the discussions on legends but he is surely, among the few ones who continue to abide by their regimen. Even at the age of 77, the former athlete has no plans of backing down. Interestingly, most of his workout sessions are assisted by bodybuilding titan Mike O’Hearn. 

The bodybuilder-turned-actor shares occasional vlogs on YouTube, featuring the legend killing intense workouts without flinching. Moreover, O’Hearn sees his moment to encourage the youth with valuable insights. As a result, his recent session with Robinson caught the bodybuilding community’s attention and they turned the comments into a fan fest. 

Mike O’Hearn shows Robby Robinson’s finesse at 77

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While most Golden-era bodybuilders seem to have relocated themselves to a sedentary lifestyle, Robinson is still going strong with his age-old shredded blueprint. Donning his iconic look with black shades and a purple cap, the icon powered through a full day of back workouts. Killing an intense behind-the-neck pull-down exercise, Robinson’s finesse stirred up a bold insight from O’Hearn. 

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O’Hearn took the moment to point out the difference in mentalities of the past bodybuilders to the present ones. Taking a dig at the youth, the actor said that the 25 to 30-year-olds now fret about shoulder pain and whatnot while performing the exercise, when Robinson does not even flinch when performing the same workout. 

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He emphasized the significance of the right mindset and doing the best one can with it. Appreciating the 77-year-old’s range of motion, O’Hearn simply wanted to inspire the younger generation to push toward their best potential. Likewise, even the fans were impressed with Robinson’s passion and expressed their admiration in the comments. 

Fans react to Robby Robinson’s still jacked physique 

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Within a day, the video gathered a plethora of insights from the community. One fan wrote, “godd**n, Mr. Robby looks young as hell! Amazing !! Keep it up Mike” whereas another acknowledged the legend’s efforts to keep up with his regimen for decades. “Robby still killin it in the gym over 5 decades now everyday!!” it read. 

An elaborate comment on Robinson’s influence on the community stated, “Nothing gets me more fired up for LIFE than seeing the OG Robbie Robinson train. Holy fu** excuse my French what an Inspirational guy still killing it.” Another comment hailed Robinson and Mike as “geniuses” who are well connected to their bodies. 

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Undoubtedly, the two athletes training together, uplifting and pushing each other despite their distinct age difference is a sight to watch. And safe to say, they nurture a unique partnership not seen anywhere within the community.

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Tiyasa is a sports writer at EssentiallySports, with a keen focus on ice hockey. She is as fascinated by the speed of the ice hockey players as she is by the surges of the surfers in the high seas. Drawing inspiration from legendary figures like Wayne Gretzky, the iconic GOAT of the Edmonton Oilers, Tiyasa's writing reflects her admiration for the tenacity and grit displayed by athletes in the face of challenges.
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