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At just nine years old, Platz eagerly wrote a letter to Joe Weider’s team, and received a note praising his potential, which fueled his dedication. His father, a retired Army colonel, played a guiding role—teaching him the basics of weightlifting and emphasizing discipline. Despite early limitations—being born with a lower back deformity and avoiding squats—Tom’s relentless curiosity and love for training led him to develop some of the most legendary legs in bodybuilding history.