Don Z. Ross (October 6, 1946 – June 2, 1995) was a professional bodybuilder, wrestler and weight training coach from California. He performed under the names ‘Ripper Savage’ and ‘The Bronx Barbarian’.
He has won numerous bodybuilding titles throughout the United States, including Pro. Mr. America; America’s Most Muscular Man 1975, 76 and 77; IFBB Pro Universe 1975 for his class.
He started lifting weights when he was 14, mainly to get in shape for sports. Then his interests turned to competitive lifting, but he did not get serious until he was about 16. He began reading the national magazines. At the time he remember reading a lot about Bill Pearl, Harold Poole, Larry Scott and Freddy Ortez.
The following training philosophy was developed by Mr. Ross. Have fun!
