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Marvin Eder & The 515 Pound Bench Press

Natty Life

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An exploration of the life, achievements and tragic early retirement of Marvin Eder. One of the greatest strength athletes of all time.
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Golden Era Bookworm interviews with Marvin:
THE ORIGINS OF MARVIN EDER! HIS GENETIC BA...
MARVIN EDER'S EARLY TRAINING! DEVELOPING M...
MARVIN EDER TALKS STEROIDS AND THE GOLDEN ...
HOW TO ACHIEVE THE MIND MUSCLE CONNECTION!...
DID MANUAL LABOUR GIVE MARVIN EDER THICK B...

Autographed photos available at:
https://www.goldenerabookworm.com/
(Proceeds go to Marvin's family)

Mind Force Radio interview with Marvin:
Marvin Eder - The Strongest Man Who Ever L...

Bodybuilding.com interview with Marvin:
https://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/drob...

20 Comments

@NattyLifeYT Creator 3 years ago (edited) Pinned

Autographed photos of Marvin are available on my friend Golden Era Bookworm's website, the profits are going to Marvin's family:
https://www.goldenerabookworm.com/
Explanation of the photos on Golden Era Bookworm's channel:
https://youtu.be/_9XcunUZy60

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@TheAvgJay 3 years ago (edited)

This guy looks incredible! A true legend.

“I never took a workout for granted.” Is a phrase that will stick with me.

@rodolfoschneider7417 3 years ago

As a young boy,(around 15)I started bodybuilding(I'm now 82..still working out)
Marvin Eder was one of my heros and I was aware of the Hoffman X Weider competition all the way down to South America.
I used to get the Mags from both each month.
May The Lord bless this fantastic athlete who was treated so unfair.
Rudy Schneider
Rio de Janeiro

@KillaCrossover420 3 years ago

I love the old school guys. No excuses, supplements, or fancy equipment.

@myostar7 3 years ago

Yes to bench over 500 lbs. with no support shirts is an accomplishment.

@thomaskelly4855 3 years ago

Every time I think that going on roids is what I need, I see the men and women you talk about and realise I’m not even close to my potential and I have more work to due as a natural, thank you my man you’re an inspiration to me

@missepicmandy 3 years ago (edited)

Good sleep and rest. Good diet and good workouts will give good results for anyone actually. This guy was unbelievable strong

@darylsmioth1904 3 years ago

"When I was 70 I didn't need a door, I could walk through the wall." Marvin Eder.

@KillerTacos54 3 years ago

It's great to see a true powerlifter who also has an amazing physique

@vinnygorg5006 3 years ago

A friend of mine met Eder when he was in his eighties. Unfortunately, he was using a cane which he described as necessary due to arthritis, primarily due to his work as a plumber, requiring his lifting heavy objects for many years. However, he flexed his bicep for my friend and as described to me, it felt like "steel"!

@mg1822 3 years ago

Why have I never heard of this impressive specimen until now? Incredible guy!

@toptextbottomtext3062 3 years ago

0:26 jesus look at the back it's honestly Colemanesque

@chuckduncan9098 3 years ago

Very interesting. Mr. Eder was an excellent role mode that more people should know about.

@aidaninsua 3 years ago

Pinnacle of strength and looks. Awesome to see these legends doing both.

@jonm.678 3 years ago

I’m surprised I haven’t heard of Marvin before. The feats he achieved are near superhuman. The story of him competing against Doug Hepburn is something out of a Greek myth. Incredibly inspiring story.

@ibuk4309 3 years ago

Marvin was definitely a legend !! Remember reading about him in early 1980s iron man magazines when I started training seriously, amazing natty strength.