Clarence Bass

Clarence Bass
Born1937 (age 86–87)
EducationJuris Doctor
Alma materUniversity of New Mexico School of Law
Websitewww.cbass.com

Clarence Bass (born 1937 in New Mexico) is an American writer, fitness expert, and retired lawyer. He is best known for his book and DVD series Ripped, which chronicle his fitness, including becoming a past-40 bodybuilding champion.[1] Bass was a writer for Muscle & Fitness where he had a question and answer column. He has continued to write, documenting his fitness over a span of approximately 60 years in various books that he has released since 1980.[2][3] He is featured in the books Second Wind[4] and Legends of the Iron Game.[5] In the June 2017 issue of Men's Health, Bass was named "one of America’s greatest fitness visionaries."[6] He is an advocate of plant-based nutrition.[7]

  1. ^ "An Interview with Nutrition/Training Guru & Bodybuilding Legend Clarence Bass". Bodybuilding.com. 7 June 2007. Retrieved 5 September 2014.
  2. ^ "Interview with Ripped Author and Living Legend Clarence Bass". Muscle & Strength. Retrieved 5 September 2014.
  3. ^ Holman, Steve (10 January 2009). "Clarence Bass Reveals His Secrets for Staying Lean and Muscular at 70". Ironman Magazine. Retrieved 5 September 2014.
  4. ^ Bergquist, Lee (2009). Second Wind The Rise of the Ageless Athlete. Human Kinetics. ISBN 9781450407847.
  5. ^ Pearl, Bill (2010). Legends of the Iron Game. Bill Pearl Enterprises. ISBN 9780962991028.
  6. ^ Heil, Nick (1 June 2017). "Generations: 79 is the New 29". Men's Health. pp. 126–131.
  7. ^ "Problems with the Vegan Diet?". Clarence Bass. 2014. Archived from the original on January 21, 2022.