How to become Rambo [Part I]

Coaching sessions by Franco Columbu the man who choached Sylvester Stallone for his Rambo character.

In part I the exercises for the triceps, biceps, forearms and the chest are shown.

"With Sly, I worked out a program that was right for him," Franco explains, "and then I led the way, constantly increasing weights and reps. I knew for sure that this would motivate him to try and keep up with me. If I took a weight and did 12 reps, Sly would have to try and do at least seven. After all, I may be stronger than he is, but not that much stronger. Then, next set, I would do 15 reps, so he would have to increase his reps to at least 10. By the end of our training, he was doing curls with 70- pound dumb-bells. You should have seen how strong he got!"

Franco worked out a program for Stallone based on a two day double split:

Monday/Wednesday/Friday
Morning: Chest, back, abs
Afternoon: Shoulders, arms, abs

Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday
Morning: Calves, thighs
Afternoon: Rear delts, traps, abs

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[tomstewart]

I love how arnie and franco both still have their accents.

[Timmypup]

God bless you Franco. A champion and gentleman, will sorely be missed.

[galaxymaster]

I would do everything to be trained by this legend

[Vaporvice]

Man that music really gets the blood flowing. Those jazzy saxophones really gets me motivated lol.

[yjk]

franco columbo, one of the best physique in the classic era

[Apostle]

02:57 Arms
03:07 Incline Bench Tricep
03:55 Incline Bench Bicep Curls
04:49 Flat Bench Tricep
05:27 Flat Bench Bicep Curls ( Sitting Dumbbell Curls)
06:12 Standing Tricep Exercise
06:40 Standing Bicep Curls
07:00 Forearms
07:11 First Forearm Exercise
07:49 Second Forearm Exercise
08:36 Great Stallone Story
09:37 Flat Bench Flys (Middle Chest)
09:51 Chest
09:59 Flat Bench ( Lower Chest)
10:45 45 Degree Incline Bench ( Mid Chest)
11:34 Higher Incline (High Chest)
12:06 Chest Review Explanation

[johncortez]

He was my favorite bodybuilder even more than Arnold because to me it didn't matter how short he was he was big and cut every way and a good person may the Lord bless his family

[bigalcervantes]

R.I.P. Franco, I love you man. Condolences to your family.

[OKCBodybuilder]

Franco columbu is a legend, all respect to him

[ppuntd]

in the eighties i bought the Bodybuilding book of Franco Columbu to learn about the whole thing. Great example and all respect to this man. A legend for sure! Rest in peace

[tarugardiner]

Sly looks primo in Rambo Franko, great job, salute

[autocrow]

"The forearm is very important for good looks and grip."

[TheIronwarrior]

it would have been a dream to train with Franco, not only I was a big fan of his, my dad was a huge fan as well. He was from same province in Sardinia as my dad but different town. Riposo in pace Franco, non sarai mai dimenticato

[wolfie]

Big Fan of his, he was a super strong man in addition to having a near perfect physique

[antomat]

Sly: "can i look like this?"
Franco: "yes, how much time?"
Sly: "7 to 8 weeks"
Franco: *Takes out roids...*

[jetseason]

R.I.P. Franco! I will miss you. Your life, work and legacy, I will always respect. Thank you!

[LC-hdlq]

Grande Franco!
Hai reso Stallone una leggenda!

[johnnyror]

it is amazing to see franco columbu training

[chenzenzo]

Always listen to Franco. Always.
He's an absolute God of Body Building and knows every single thing about it.
This is the greatest wisdom you're ever gonna hear about how to work out.

[ernestukaslt]

So much respect for Franco Columbu. He is the best motivation and bodybuilder of all time. Yes Franco you had the best upper chest!