As a weak child, underweight teenager, Sudo admired those around him with robust physiques. He began training with weights and, with the aid of bodybuilding publications, familiarized himself with different techniques and systems. Eventually, he grew to 5’9″, tall for a Japanese, and pushed himself up to 176lb. in bodyweight. In 1974, Kozo was selected as the Japan Bodybuilding Association Mr. Japan, a title he won again in 1976.
Mr. Universe
Back in those days, the bodybuilding business in Japan was booming. There were over 300 gyms and training facilities scattered acroos the country, and each year saw come 50 staged. Both Japanese and foreign physqiue journals were readily available. Sudo may have been completley unknown when he first journeyed to London, but he himself had a fair deal of the strengths and weaknesses of his opponents after perusing the magazines.
Then came the London and Mr. Universe appearances, which he calls “a dream come true.”
1975 and 1976 Mr. Sudo managed to compete against men like Bertil Fox and he finished first at NABBA Mr. Universe!
Unsurprisingly, Kozo rates Steve Reeves and Frank Zane the once and present kings of proportion – as his favorite American bodybuilders.
The following routine was followed from July 1 to August 15, 1975 while Kozo prepared for the Mr. Universe selection competition in Japan.
Note: Kozo rests for only one minute between sets. Abdominals are worked each session.
| Morning | Sets | Reps | Weight |
| Slow Barbell Curls | 6 | 10-3 | 88-121lb |
| Seated Dumbbell Curls | 6 | 10-3 | 38-55lb |
| Narrow Grip Chins | 5 | 10-3 | 0-55lb |
| Concentration Curls | 5 | 10-5 | 33-48lb |
| Evening | |||
| Behind the Neck Press | 6 | 10-3 | 121-154lb |
| Alternate Front and | |||
| Behind the Neck Press | 6 | 10-3 | 121-154lb |
| Seated Dumbbell Press | 5 | 10-3 | 60-82lb |
| Lateral Raises | 5 | 10-5 | 33-44lb |
| Bentover Lateral Raises | 5 | 10-5 | 132-176lb |
| Wide Grip Chins | 6 | 10-3 | 22-77lb |
| Lat Machine Pulldowns | 6 | 10-3 | 132-176lb |
| Narrow Grip Chins | 5 | 10-3 | 0-55lb |
| Bentover Rows | 5 | 10-5 | 154-220lb |
| One-Arm Bentover Rows | 5 | 12-6 | 93-132lb |
| Stiff-legged deadlift | 5 | 12-3 | 220-374lb |
| Shoulder Shrugs | 5 | 12-5 | 330-418lb |
| Dumbbell Shrugs | 5 | 15-10 | 99-132lb |
| Morning | Sets | Reps | Weight |
| Lat Machine Pressdown | 6 | 10-3 | 121-154lb |
| Seated French Press | 6 | 10-3 | 121-143lb |
| Tricep Extensions | 5 | 10-3 | 110-154lb |
| Seated One Hand French Press | 5 | 12-6 | 49lb-60lb |
| Evening | |||
| Bench Press | 6 | 10-3 | 176lb-264lb |
| Incline Dummbbell Press | 6 | 10-3 | 70-99lb |
| Straight Arm Pullovers | 5 | 12-6 | 110-143lb |
| Flyes | 5 | 12-8 | 49-60lb |
| Front Squats | 4 | 12-3 | 220-308lb |
| Leg Extensions | 4 | 20-10 | 110-176lb |
| Leg Curls | 4 | 15-8 | 88lb-10lb |
| Calf Raises on Leg Machine | 8 | 25-12 | 220-396lb |
| One Legged Calf Raise | 6 | 25-12 | 22-66lb |
Note: Kozo preferred many hours of hard work. He trained at the Yokkaichi training center; he changed his routine practically every month, but is sure to work each muscle group two or three times a week for 20 sets.
source:
http://musclememory.com/show.php?a=Sudo,+Kozo