I think I understand the ironage standard now.
Whoever is the most handsome and looks the best in the relaxed pose wins.
Bob Paris being first completely neglects the fact that Lee Haney destroys him in pretty well every pose. From side chest to rear lat spread, to most muscular, etc. Because Bob has the kind of physique which looks pretty or more moderate just standing there, he wins I guess.
No, no, I'm not mocking that standard. It's a good board over there (lots of excellent pics), but I think by that standard, things being judged are:
- hairline
- teeth (straight and white)
- height
- face
- lack of muscle mass
E.g., Branch Warren would come dead last on that list since he's short, bald, homely looking, beet red, and too heavily muscled. He certainly doesn't have cover model looks like most of the top 20 FLEX listed.
I left the mag at home, but I suspect Shawn Perrine is behind it somehow.
When you think about it, it kind of makes sense. Of all the physiques presented in the top 20, I would rather look like most of them over any of the guys winning today. I would rather look like Bob Paris or Frank Zane than Branch by a longshot, but does that mean he is the superior pro? What I'm saying is that I agree with the list, but is that really what bodybuilding is about?
If the standard is who looks the best, why not put Brad Pitt's physique from Troy ahead of Paris? I guess I just don't get where the consistency is in the standard of that article.
