I wasn't a huge fan of the 70s and 80s (probably because I didn't grow up in that era of bodybuilding), but damn seeing some of these pics in this thread changed my mind completely. Some amazing physiques back then.
For younger guys used to todays pros, the 80s or older competitors may at first glance appear small or underdeveloped
At closer inspection, they were far from it, real conditioned muscle, proportionate development, and with the appearance of being attainable, more the kind of body a normal guy can relate to
Sure, quads were smalller, delts were smaller
Waists were smaller, arms and delts were real, quads had sweep and detail, shit, most even had calves!