Criteria:
- Must've competed as a pro (out: Palumbo)
- Respectable lifestyle, no G4P (out: see www.power"men".com)
- Uncontroversial behavior (out: Lee Priest's face tats, Kai's citrusims, Nasser's )
- No troubles with the law (out: Titus)
- Functional kidneys as of today (out: Prince's dialysis machine)
- Inspirational (out: Ken Jones & Jocelyn Pelletier)
#10 Rich Gaspari
Shitty genetics, shitty lines but still ripped like a mofo. In today's scene, wouldn't even make it to the Nationals. However, amazing perseverance and a great businessman.
#9 Toney Freeman
Overcame one of the worse pec tear in history just to come back, with the Nats and climb to the top 5. Clean lifestyle and doesn't look at day over 30...
#8 Dorian Yates
In 1993, Doz redefined the word 'mass' and went on to win 6 Schmandow's. However, Dorian's Seclusiveness didn't play well; even Arnold made many comments about it in the mid-late 90's. Later showed a mess of a physique with more tears than dirt rag.
#7 Reg Park
The first true 20" arms. Without him, there would not be an Arnold. the Grandfather of modern bodybuilding. Enough said. PIP.
#6 Dexter Jackson
Perseverance is the key, clean lifestyle and still going strong flirting with 40 and still looking 30 at most. Not the most exciting guy around but can be called a true model of success and consistency.
#5 Phil Heath
Early to tell but a clean boy with a University degree, skilled in many sports, well spoken and the brightest future amongst current pros. Will never G4P himself.
#4 Arnold Schwarzenegger
the King of modern bodybuilding, not much to say. However, Arnold's early career involvment with some schmoes (rumor is this is how he "bought" his first gym) was at best "questionable". Most inspiring physique of all time.
#3 George Farah
In August 1997, he was shot three times in an attempted robbery. He went from almost losing his life to competing in the highest echelons of bodybuilding as a professional. He also holds a BA in electronics. Enough said. George's only vice was to befriend with Kamali which he later regretted dearly.
#2 Porter Cottrell
well spoken individual who loved bodybuilding and didn't get along with Sean Rey, a big plus. Porter did everything he could to save Momo's life; as an active firefighter, it was his duty. Following the incident he was very vocal about diuretics testing. Soon after, he retired. Only bodybuilder in history not too selfish to try save someone else's life.
#1 Ronnie Coleman
Not only Big Ron is a Renaissance Man himself, he held a full time job all the way until 2001. from 1992 to 1997, competed as a pro, in his own words "simply as a hobby". He inspired millions with his 2000 'The unbelievable' DVD. No lavish lifestyle for Ronnie; except for maybe a Bentley. No run in with the law either; except when trying to put on his ridiculously small bullet proof vest.
