Clarence Bass at 86

This is the 11th year that we've posted photos of Clarence to motivate our visitors to combat Father Time. The only change this year is the Hookers shown bottom left to combat his tingling hands.

ALL THE BEST

Jeff

No Decline

Well, you set the bar higher yet again. I see no decline at all!

Love the photos!

I miss your briefing on how you feel over all from last year, but I assume no update is a good update.

STAY HUNGRY AND STRONG CLARENCE.

Richard

Unstoppable

Clarence:

I really like the picture where you are doing the curls. When most senior citizen motivational jargon speaks about fitness being simple, your facial expression shows a different story. It shows maximum determination while ignoring pain and pushing yourself to greater muscle fatigue.

You continue to “wow” the world with your unstoppable tenancy. Bravo!!!!

I am inspired buddy. Keep showing us that nothing can stop us…. not even age.

Victor

Fab Abs Best Ever

Hi Clarence,

Saw the recent photos and along with congrats, your results continue to be amazing and inspirational along with the training pics. Don't remember the year (1980 or 1981) when I first saw you in a Weider magazine I'd grabbed at the BX where I was stationed. I thought holy cow, who is this guy?

Not too long after that, I purchased my first copy of Ripped (which got lost in one of my many moves -- the second is still on the shelf). While my focus back then was PT and running, your tips on diet along with intense weight training were spot on. Of course, your "ripped" photos from that era were incredible and I still have the legendary "Fab Abs" on the wall. Still agree, best shot of all time.

Parker

86 into 68

Hi Carol & Clarence,

These photos are indeed a motivation to continue working on the fight against aging. I would suggest that we turn the number 86 into 68.

Robert from Belgium

Inspiring

The November updates are excellent and the pictures are inspiring.

Richard

Muscle Memory

I just turned 62 and I'm feeling every bit of those years.

Your advice on hip surgeries is a good one to follow. Rather than focusing on what I can't do, I am trying to focus instead on what I can still do and then do that until I am able to do more.

Slow and steady, doing what you can and knowing that you have muscle memory working in your favor.

Daniel

Keep It Up

I continue to live in amazement of your longevity. Keep it up brother!

Mark

My Way

Still looking strong and phenomenal at 86, and I am doing my best to follow in your shoes in my own way!

J. C.

Healthy Aging

Thanks so much for again publishing these annual photos. Clarence, you remain the very standard to which I aspire. The actual image of healthy aging!

Bart

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