Charles Glass. Real deal or Joke?

[bigtonerealtor]

I just seen an interview with Stan Mcquay and Charles Glass. This guy seems like a freaming idiot. The guy asked him abt 5 questions concerning Mcquay and how he will look and he wouldnt answer one of them. He seems like he is really full of shit and just selling himself well. I hear of a lot of big names using him. Whats the deal with this dude?

[desibaba]

His track record isnt exactly something to sneer that. Flex Wheeler, Chris Cormier, Stan Mcquay, Gunter Schlierkamp, Dennis James, Silvio Samuel, etc etc etc

[SoxFan11]

The internet is an amazing thing. People with no fucking knowledge can speculate about a well respected, and successful, trainer. But then, he did "just seen (sic) an interview" so he probably knows all there is to know about Charles Glass.

[bigtonerealtor]

I actually know nothing about him, thats why I asked :)

[John Romano]

Charles Glass is BEYOND reproach. I've known him for 30 years and there is NO ONE more in tune to training than Charles. To imply that he is full of shit is about the biggest insult i've ever seen on the web.

[Blackie_Lawless]

I just seen an interview with Stan Mcquay and Charles Glass. This guy seems like a freaming idiot. The guy asked him abt 5 questions concerning Mcquay and how he will look and he wouldnt answer one of them. He seems like he is really full of shit and just selling himself well. I hear of a lot of big names using him. Whats the deal with this dude?

Glass has been around for a long time. Was a very good bodybuilder in his day as well. Do a search or two and you'll find a ton of material on him, new and old. His ego?...Shit,bro. That kinda comes with the territory.
Everyone's selling the "I'm the best in the biz" thing.

[John Romano]

I actually know nothing about him, thats why I asked :)

Saying "he seems like he's full of shit" is not asking

[B7emm]

glass has more knowledge in his big toe then most have in there head

[desibaba]

Is it just me or does anyone else also feel everyone that Milos Sarcev seems to work with comes in looking like shit on the day of the show? Most of his career Dennis James looked like that and now that he is NOT working with Milos he comes in looking great. BTW how much does Glass charge per session?

[MsGuns]

Saying "he seems like he's full of shit" is not asking

right...

[Blackie_Lawless]

I'll say this. Being that you dont know him at all and your first impression was less than wonderful, I wonder how many other people got the same impression?
I cant blame you for feeling the way you do. Your entitled to your first impression.
But like I said before...Do a little homework and you quickly see....Glass is a very respected guy.

[bigtonerealtor]

I seen the guy on bigger faster stronger and it just "seems" like he states the obvious. I have also hear others say the same thing. I dont know the guy and wouldnt of asked if I didnt want to be open minded abt the guy. I just know theres a lot of people full of themselves in the bb world. Just a questions guys. Dont flip out on me John. lol I hv an open mind abt the guy after the comments. Thanks guys

[PJ BRAUN]

I wouldnt get mad at him for guessing that. If your not as they say "in with the know" and you see this dude that looks like a homeless person speeking what sounds like nonsense of course your gonna form a negative opinion. Its human nature.

[csnut18]

I just seen an interview with Stan Mcquay and Charles Glass. This guy seems like a freaming idiot. The guy asked him abt 5 questions concerning Mcquay and how he will look and he wouldnt answer one of them. He seems like he is really full of shit and just selling himself well. I hear of a lot of big names using him. Whats the deal with this dude?

Charles was just being sarcastic and didn't want to get into specifics in the video. He certainly knows a ton about training and always comes across as a friendly, humble person.

[LAFitness]

"The guy asked him abt 5 questions concerning Mcquay and how he will look and he wouldnt answer one of them."

i trained w/him for about 2 yrs & he is very knowledgable & an expert at contest prep...

that said- I dont think he likes to "market" his clients and esp when this industry is so cut-throat- i have the impression he likes to leave the speculating on how his guys will do in shows to himself...

[bigtonerealtor]

Khai Green worked with him and ended up coming back to work wit Oscar. Is that correct? That also put a bad thought in my mind i guess

[csnut18]

Khai Green worked with him and ended up coming back to work wit Oscar. Is that correct? That also put a bad thought in my mind i guess

Kai Greene needs more than a trainer and prep coach. He needs someone who tends to his every need. Charles is a busy man with no time for drama.

[bigtonerealtor]

Damn I really messed his name up. lol I agree but damn does he look good. Do you think there is any chance he can win the O being its his first year?

[Silidons]

glass has more knowledge in his big toe then most have in there head
the irony :)

[Marduk The UnREPable]

I just seen an interview with Stan Mcquay and Charles Glass. This guy seems like a freaming idiot. The guy asked him abt 5 questions concerning Mcquay and how he will look and he wouldnt answer one of them. He seems like he is really full of shit and just selling himself well. I hear of a lot of big names using him. Whats the deal with this dude?
:help:

[tiramisu]

Having watched too many videos of Charles Glass training professionals my personal opinion is that he is far too interested in being a professional and a trainer. He should do a few magic tricks and dance around occassionally. I'd also like it if he yammered on about his client's private lives and weaknesses.

doh!

[John Romano]

I seen the guy on bigger faster stronger and it just "seems" like he states the obvious. I have also hear others say the same thing. I dont know the guy and wouldnt of asked if I didnt want to be open minded abt the guy. I just know theres a lot of people full of themselves in the bb world. Just a questions guys. Dont flip out on me John. lol I hv an open mind abt the guy after the comments. Thanks guys

Trust me when I tell you that's not "flipping out." LOL...

Kai will win the O....

[azn-beef]

this dude looks like a homeless person .
LOL...thanks for voicing your opinion PJ !:D

[yeahbuddy]

Charles Glass has come up with some of the most creative exercises and modifications to exercises that I have ever seen. Lol @ PJBraun saying he looks homeless.

[vboissiere]

Is it just me or does anyone else also feel everyone that Milos Sarcev seems to work with comes in looking like shit on the day of the show? Most of his career Dennis James looked like that and now that he is NOT working with Milos he comes in looking great. BTW how much does Glass charge per session?

To say that he looks great is a bit of a stretch... He is doing better now that he has left.

[vboissiere]

Kai Greene needs more than a trainer and prep coach. He needs someone who tends to his every need. Charles is a busy man with no time for drama.

and you're basing this on what? shut up and stick to talking to what you know about.

[F.K.M.]

LOL@ OP.

Charles was just firing back for the way Lonnie opened up on Stan.

Seriously, wtf was that shit...in jacksonville you were great at the europa you were eight.

I know the guy is just having fun, but Lonnie bugs the shit out of me when he's not announcing. lol.

[LukaszStrankowski]

I think he is the one who should called himself " REAL PRO MAKER" just take a look for line-up of athletes that Glass have been working with!

[Swede]

Charles Glass is BEYOND reproach. I've known him for 30 years and there is NO ONE more in tune to training than Charles. To imply that he is full of shit is about the biggest insult i've ever seen on the web.


hahaha,

I thought this thread was about Max charles and I was thinking to myself WTF are you posting lol!

[Swede]

ripped to shreads

c2RVmrUlzhE

[LukaszStrankowski]

check out the music... sounds like Rick James is in da house lol

[ThePoser]

I think working with the guys that he does (gifted?), makes his job easier.

[A-Maxx]

Charles Glass posing routine > Hidetada Yamagishi > rest of IFBB pros > kai greene


:yep:

[M. Vince Goodrum]

I just seen an interview with Stan Mcquay and Charles Glass. This guy seems like a freaming idiot. The guy asked him abt 5 questions concerning Mcquay and how he will look and he wouldnt answer one of them. He seems like he is really full of shit and just selling himself well. I hear of a lot of big names using him. Whats the deal with this dude?

He one of the only trainers who not only knows his stuff but also practices what he preaches

c2RVmrUlzhE

[southbeach14]

Charles Glass is BEYOND reproach. I've known him for 30 years and there is NO ONE more in tune to training than Charles. To imply that he is full of shit is about the biggest insult i've ever seen on the web.


i agree .. glass is one of the best trainers ever..

[DAVIDHARDY]

I just seen an interview with Stan Mcquay and Charles Glass. This guy seems like a freaming idiot. The guy asked him abt 5 questions concerning Mcquay and how he will look and he wouldnt answer one of them. He seems like he is really full of shit and just selling himself well. I hear of a lot of big names using him. Whats the deal with this dude?


You can't be serious...

[anabolic fyre]

lol i guess if you never heard of charles (which is kinda strange if you ACtually follow bodybuilding but anyways...) like pj said lol at first he might look like some homeless guy, ive actually thought that about him myself wen i first saw him.
Nd lmao that video is the shyt, nice choice of music hah...

[Aaron Singerman]

Charles' long successful career training BBers (some of the best EVER) illustrates that the man definitely knows his shit.

[Carolyn Bryant]

Charles Glass is BEYOND reproach. I've known him for 30 years and there is NO ONE more in tune to training than Charles. To imply that he is full of shit is about the biggest insult i've ever seen on the web.

Ditto. But we all know that some people on this site have nothing else to do but spew madness about people they don't know. I dare you to tell that to his face.

[Diggy]

check out the music... sounds like Rick James is in da house lol

Should I feel ashamed I actually know the words

Damn I miss the 80s as a young kid :byeg:

[Barrett]

At least google the mans name before you say he's an idiot to see who's he trained. This thread should be closed due to its sheer stupidity.

[bigtonerealtor]

The post would hv a heading that says Charles glass is a fucking joke if I said that. I asked what people thought of him. Did i say that he seemed that way and then asked the question? Yes... Read the entire post before you start talking shit. Chill the hell out people! The man is a God! better? You cant look at who he has trained I dont believe to say he is great. There are actually a lot of body builders that already know somewhat what they are doing and how it needs to be done. Im sure the people he trained were not just a bunch of rookies that he turned into greatness for the most part

[DECABEATZ]

charles glass is beyond reproach. I've known him for 30 years and there is no one more in tune to training than charles. To imply that he is full of shit is about the biggest insult i've ever seen on the web.
charles glass is a legend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And more!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[GirlyMuscle]

Everyone has a "If I win the lottery" fantasy. Mine is, If I ever win the lottery I'm moving to CA and training with Charles Glass.

[Carlos Godoy]

Saying "he seems like he's full of shit" is not asking

Romano, get pretty mad with this line...lol
Cant agree more Romano, u're right....

[PSARG]

" I just seen an interview with Stan Mcquay and Charles Glass. This guy seems like a freaming idiot. The guy asked him abt 5 questions concerning Mcquay and how he will look and he wouldnt answer one of them. He seems like he is really full of shit and just selling himself well. I hear of a lot of big names using him. Whats the deal with this dud "

/ another mentalcase statement on a board.

Next......

[BigBilly]

how much does glass charge?

[LAFitness]

how much does glass charge?

it depends on the # of sessions you want. Usually bet. $75 and $150 per hour- but thats pretty typical for Golds Gym trainers :)

[BigBilly]

So pros are paying 500 a week..omg

[bigchamp89]

it depends on the # of sessions you want. Usually bet. $75 and $150 per hour- but thats pretty typical for Golds Gym trainers :)
i think its either 500 an hour or 1000 for charles...

[Androo40]

To me charles is that guy who when an athlete has exhausted 95% of any potential and at his wits end on improvement due to being stale etc he can take said athlete, identify what needs to be done and guides that person to 100%.

Top pro bodybuilding comes down to pretty finite things, he is great at maximizing those things.

Ronnie was a genetic greatness just waiting to explode, then he hooked up with the right combo of people to guide him to the right mix of training, diet, supplements(legal and otherwise), and final contest tuning, then the rest was history over and over

[Stylz]

I just seen an interview with Stan Mcquay and Charles Glass. This guy seems like a freaming idiot. The guy asked him abt 5 questions concerning Mcquay and how he will look and he wouldnt answer one of them. He seems like he is really full of shit and just selling himself well. I hear of a lot of big names using him. Whats the deal with this dude?

Charles Glass is a legend, his track record speaks for itself............

I feel that way about Floyd Mayweather Sr. as a boxing trainer.......the guy looks and sounds like he's been sippin cheap whiskey and smoking crack in a dark alley the last 20 years of his life:drool:

He must be doing something right though......LOL

[Sledge]

If I could pick one person on the planet to be my trainer. Charles Glass.

[JAM]

i think its either 500 an hour or 1000 for charles...

GODDAMN!, I heard he's usually in the gym crazy early and trains people all day too. That's a little bit of coin right there. It sure pays to get a good reputation. I always wondered if pro's just forward the bill to any of their sponsors when they hire trainers.

[Hardly Krishna]

Derek has AIDS, you are a 185 lb weakling and Palumbo's skin looks like he washes it with french fry oil. How's that for three bigger insults ?;)

Seriously, Glass is known for being the cream of the crop.
looooooooooooooooooooooooooooool :shake:

[Colin K]

There is no fucking way that Charles glass is $500-$1000 per hour, no doubt he is a great trainer and a guy i would love to train with but ID go with the $75-$150 rates that were suggested by LAFitness. Especially seen as the lady who posted that has trained with Charles.

When i was training at golds id keep an eye out for him and see what modifications he would have his clients do on diff exercises. Mind of information when it cmes to training.

But back to my point, Do you honestly think pros can afford $2500-$5000 a week for a trainer. Hollywood celebs dont even pay that for fuck sake. Even if i had 50 million in the bank i would not be able to justify paying that much for a trainer.

[Avirex]

I think him being full of shit is way out of line. From vids I have seen in my opinion he seems like he is just counting reps and that's it. I would really enjoy him sharing more of his knowledge about training and diet and about why his client is doing a certain exercise and the muscle its targeting. I personally enjoy hearing Dorian Yates speak in regards to training.

Charles Glass marketing himself...nothing wrong with that. Mass with Class with Charles Glass!!

[BigBilly]

GODDAMN!, I heard he's usually in the gym crazy early and trains people all day too. That's a little bit of coin right there. It sure pays to get a good reputation. I always wondered if pro's just forward the bill to any of their sponsors when they hire trainers.

i dont how pros can afford him... i wonder wht a year of training is for hide, slivio, DJ etc?

[fitmomma3]

it depends on the # of sessions you want. Usually bet. $75 and $150 per hour- but thats pretty typical for Golds Gym trainers :)To be honest I would think and hope he charges more than that because $70 a session is typical for the average joe smoe trainer around here and we're not even a big city.

PS... Is this thread a joke? I get not everyone knows everyone but to me its like going on a gymnastics site and saying Bela Karolyi is a crap trainer cause he's mean and doesn't speak good english or something.

[TheSpirit]

Khai Green worked with him and ended up coming back to work wit Oscar. Is that correct? That also put a bad thought in my mind i guess

Oscar represents a father figure for Kai.



Nuff said

[fitmomma3]

So pros are paying 500 a week..omgDon't a lot of pro athletes not train every workout with their trainer, I always thought many get a program written out for them and they may hit a few sessions a week with them... I can't imagine having a trainer for EVERY WORKOUT even if I had the money.

[TUFF]

From his website:

Training and Nutritional Programming for Clients:


Onsite with Charles: $200/per weight training session


Nutritional Programming:
First 12 weeks: $800.00
Bi-monthly dietary adjustments: $ 50-75.00


Contest prep diets:
12 weeks: $800.00
8 weeks: $600.00


Online training packets:
3 months 4-5 days a week routine: $1200.00
2 months $800.00


Interactive Web Cam:

With Charles: $200 for 30 minutes


Complete 12 week contest prep pack
Diet, Training, Posing, Routine Choreography
$1600.00

Routine Choreography:

$125. per hour of onsite instruction and mandatory practice
Routine formation $200.00
Webcam instruction of routine: 1 hour special $250.00

Buddy Packages available upon request for onsite training.
Multi Packages also considered: 3-4 clients in a slot onsite only

Multiple sessions my be a reduced rate

[fitmomma3]

$1600.00 for a complete 12 week contest prep is not bad IMO considering his experience!

[BILLY GUNS]

From his website:



Interactive Web Cam:

With Charles: $200 for 30 minutes

Multiple sessions my be a reduced rate

Something here sounds FISHY:yep:

[Dade]

What is Charles' reputation as far as nutrition goes?
I know he's highly regarded as far as training goes but I haven't heard anything on his approach to dieting.

[PowerCoach]

I'm laid back by nature, and tend to stay out of most discussions, but I'll be damned if I'm not chiming in on this one.....

Charles Glass is to Training what Arnold is to Bodybuilding.

The End.

[gettnbig]

your a DUMB ASS for posting something like this. you really should do a little internet surfing before you ask idiotic questions. Might save you from us flaming you.
You could only hope to train with Charles Glass.

[bigtonerealtor]

Actually no. First off, ive heard a lot abt the gym and said he worked with some great people. Have I been there to witness what he does in a session? No and i doubt you have either. I personally wouldnt drive 3 blocks to train with the guy. The day I need someone to tell me what order to do an exercise or what to do next set is the day that I will stop training. I also dont need a motivator...if you do, thats great and im sure it would work perfect. I can understand someone helping with diet and supplement side of it but training? Jay seems to train a lot with a female. do u think he needs her telling him whats after squats? Doubt it

[bigtonerealtor]

Bring on the Posts!

[Dan_Manslaughter]

He seems pretty legitimate to me. Had a god-like physique back in the day.

[Rick Prince]

From his website:
Training and Nutritional Programming for Clients:

Tuff, can you post the Charles Glass website link?

Thanks

[Matt Cena]

Actually no. First off, ive heard a lot abt the gym and said he worked with some great people. Have I been there to witness what he does in a session? No and i doubt you have either. I personally wouldnt drive 3 blocks to train with the guy. The day I need someone to tell me what order to do an exercise or what to do next set is the day that I will stop training. I also dont need a motivator...if you do, thats great and im sure it would work perfect. I can understand someone helping with diet and supplement side of it but training? Jay seems to train a lot with a female. do u think he needs her telling him whats after squats? Doubt it

I will say this, You can always learn something from somebody and if that somebody is Charles then you can learn a lot. Bodybuilding is not just about picking up a weight and putting it down or shoveling in endless amounts of calories. It is the fine tuning and tweaking to a program for a specific individuals physique which will get them ahead.
I lived in Playa Del Rey for a year, working at Gold's Gym Venice and interacted with Charles on many occassions. He is a very humble, nice and intellegent individual dedicated to improving everyone who comes to him. He would arrive very early at the gym, sometimes before 5a.m. and not leave until very late. Yes, in between sessions if he had time he would go eat but he runs like a machine all day turning out improved individual after improved individual.
I can speak from first hand experience, as I have just hired a trainer who tells me exactly what to do, when and how to do it and my physique has rapidly improved. If I took your approach I wouldn't be training right now but I admit I don't know everything and am willing to learn to improve.

[MaverickMan]

Charles Glass definitely knows what he's doing. However, I think he might take on a little too much at times. I've seen him train clients and he does have a tendency to fall into the trap of merely counting reps. In his defense, I'm sure it does get monotonous at times. Training clients for 14 hours a day is sure to have that effect.

I much prefer Dorian's intensity as a trainer. He seems to pay more attention than the person lifting the weight!

And yes, I am a Yates fan.

[Darreningym]

be brought gunter in perfectly at the '05 mr. O. But yeah him and Kai didnt see eye to eye, but to each his own

[Ortski]

ripped to shreads

c2RVmrUlzhE

WTF was that routine all about?

His nipples looked awesome though! :yep:

[MikeS]

Charles Glass should write a book on training techniques. It'd be a classic in no time..

[AnglicanBeachParty]

Charles Glass is BEYOND reproach. I've known him for 30 years and there is NO ONE more in tune to training than Charles. To imply that he is full of shit is about the biggest insult i've ever seen on the web.

Best possible answer; thanks!

[bad bad leroy brown]

Charles knows his shit, and is always approachable.

[Deon]

Saying "he seems like he's full of shit" is not asking


agreed

[Deon]

WTF was that routine all about?

His nipples looked awesome though! :yep:

I think id rather watch that routine then some of the other routines( to love making music) that make me fall to sleep watching them , i must admit

[Fluid Karma]

Charles is a stand up guy and knows his shit!!! Not to mention he has the best reputation in the industry as a trainer!!

I've got to work with him! He just fucks you up at the gym....it's great. I always learn something new!! His approached is simple with just a change in technique that he has developed and it gets the job done.... and of course there are other factors involved when he is training you!

Well worth the money if you can afford it! I can't anymore...and I pay way less than thee $200 rate he charges and I get 45mins:)

I think how you worded you post is what made you come off as an asshole! Next time think about what your going to write before you post something that will piss people off!! You don't want that rep in here! I'm sure it wasn't your intent! At least Your question was answered.

[BIG DUB]

Charles Glass should write a book on training techniques. It'd be a classic in no time..

He did some training videos a while back. You can find them on Amazon.

[baby gorilla]

Charles Glass posing routine > Hidetada Yamagishi > rest of IFBB pros > kai greene


:yep:

can somebody translate this for me?

[Mirko Cro Cop]

can somebody translate this for me?

I think what he's saying is that Charles Glass' posing routine is the best in bodybuilding, then Hide's, then everyone's elses, apart from Kai Greene's who he puts last.

I think lol...

[Steve_Colescott]

No one loads and unloads machines with more pizzazz than Chaz G.!