I guess my opinion won't be very popular. Frankly, I think he is an embarrassment to the bodybuilding community. Unfortunately many follow bodybuilders for their sheer size. Rich Piana, in all of his videos, has never actually discussed any worthwhile detail regarding the topic at hand. He gives very broad statements and 'street talk' that are indicative of an uneducated man. Ill advice spews from his mouth like there's no tomorrow. I feel really sorry for all the young folks that follow his lead.
His views on training are fine, but his asinine theories on supplementations, hCG and other cycle-related compounds are out of this world.
This man is not knowledgeable, and neither is his coach/buddy Ric, who is still stuck in the early 70's. Failure to stay scientifically up to date is not an issue, happens everyday. But promoting irrational theories meanwhile, is unacceptable. Both of them should be ashamed of themselves. Either of those 2 fella's would buckle and collapse in the presence of a knowledgeable individual should they be questioned.