Background

Former Professional Wrestler known as 'The Equalizer' AWF Champion wrestled for AWA, NWA, CCW, WWF, GCW, PWA and many more.

He was Arnold Schwarzenegger's training partner in the early 1970's at Gold's Gym in Venice. Ric also designed the famous Gold's Gym and World Gym T-Shirt logos in 1973 that you see around today.

He was the Demi-Hulk 'middle hulk' on the Incredible Hulk TV series and has been seen in numerous TV commercials, Films and Print Ads and also has his own reality series in development.

Ric owns and operates the AWF 'American Wrestling Federation' pro wrestling school in Sherman Oaks, CA and helps others reach their goals in Pro Wrestling along with building their character, self-esteem and mind-body, coordination. He also developed the Security Kat self defense key chain device (www.securitykat.com) and is an accomplished guitarist having had a recording contract with Capital Records. Along with that he also does tattooing, web design, animation, silk screening and airbrushing.

Over the years Ric has written many articles for Joe Weider's Muscle & Fitness as well as Flex magazines and a few others. He also has trained celebrities such as Erik Estrada, Jeff Goldblum, Chuck Negron (3 Dog Night) Daniel Baldwin and Gene Simmons.

www.ricdrasin.com
www.americanwrestlingfederation.com

He can be contacted at ric@ricdrasin.com.

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Training With Arnold Schwarzenegger, The Austrian Oak!
In 1970 I first met Arnold in the parking lot of Bill Pearl's gym in Inglewood, CA. Arnold was ok in the strength department, but not as strong as I was. Here’s my reflection on what it was like training with the one-and-only Austrian Oak!
Section: Training :: Jul 01, 2008

How Supplements & Diet Have Changed To Help A Bodybuilder Grow!
When I began training in 1957 very little was known about taking food supplements for bodybuilding. At best was the overall vitamin and 'load up with Vitamin C...' Here's a look at the progression I saw.
Section: Supplements :: Aug 14, 2009

How Bodybuilding & Fitness Popularity Increased Through Movies!
Years before I started training, I would watch movies and see people like Steve Reeves and wonder how they got that way and got into movies. Here's a blast from the past for you to see where many got their start.
Section: Training :: Oct 23, 2009

Bodybuilding, The Early Years: 'The Equalizer' Reveals Rise To Success!
It all started when I was about 12 and saw my first issue of Muscle Builder Magazine. I kept reading these articles... Former professional wrestler Ric Drasin shares accounts of what led to his incredible success. Learn more.
Section: Mind :: Nov 02, 2009

Ric's Corner - Main Page!
Revisit the Golden Days of Bodybuilding and wrestling with Ric Drasin! Hear all his stories about training at Gold's Gym in Venice during the 1970's with bodybuilding legends such as Arnold Schwarzenegger, Frank Zane, Franco Columbo, Dave Draper, and more!
Section: Mind :: Dec 11, 2009

Ric's Corner: Training With Arnold Schwarzenegger, Part 1.
Today, Ric's ready to answer all your questions about what the experience of old-school bodybuilding was all about. Find out about home made gym equipment, adding mass in the old days, and the Venice Beach lifestyle.
Section: Training :: Dec 13, 2009

Ric's Corner: Training With Arnold Schwarzenegger, Part 2.
Ric speaks with a bit of nostalgia about gym pioneer Joe Gold and his haven for champions in the 60's and 70's, then reveals some first hand secrets of the revolutionary training technique of the Austrian Oak including old-school work ethic.
Section: Training :: Dec 15, 2009

Ric's Corner: Dedication.
To really make progress with your fitness, Ric suggests to put away the cell phone and small talk at the gym and get focused. For many this part may come easy, but usually dieting is different ball game. Successful in many endeavors including wrestling and bodybuilding, Ric attributes this to hardcore dedication.
Section: Mind :: Dec 17, 2009

Ric's Corner: Training Arms With Arnold.
While most people believe he had an elaborate and highly specialized arm routine, Arnold's secret to bowling ball bis and titanic tris was simply sticking to the basics. Genetics didn't hurt either.
Section: Training :: Dec 22, 2009

Ric's Corner: Bodybuilding Legend Albert Beckles.
Ubiquitous world champion and personal friend Albert Beckles talks with Ric about hardcore dieting, heavy lifting, and coming in second in the Olympia to Lee Haney.
Section: Contests :: Dec 24, 2009

Ric's Corner: Bodybuilding Legend Albert Beckles, Part 2.
Golden era titans Ric and Albert continue this week discussing workout splits, sticking to the basics, and getting real about bodybuilding as a profession.
Section: Contests :: Dec 29, 2009

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