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Title: I have never been a fan of Dexter!!!
Post by: MikeThaMachine on March 11, 2008, 08:39:53 AM
But after the last Mr. O and his showing at the ASC I have to say he is really impressive looking. He hasn't really grown much throughout his career but his hardness and muscle maturity is through the roof and when he nails his conditioning like he has at his past 3 shows he looks fantastic. Dex has grown better with age and in due time will be widely regarded as better then that oil filled bag of shit ninja fighter Flex Wheeler. I now wouldn't be surprised if he won an Olympia especially if he improves anymore then he has in the past 1-2 years. I can't believe I used to think this guy was way overrated but after seeing pictures like this I have to eat my own words.

*he has also proven he can keep his waistline in check, something that people questioned a few years ago.


Look at his quad detail even in a "relaxed pose", that wasn't there 3 years ago
(http://contests.ironmanmagazine.com/~photos/787/Men/787mpp0108.jpg)

His chest is more filled in and has more pop to it
(http://contests.ironmanmagazine.com/~photos/787/Men/787mpp0109.jpg)

There is that quad seperation he used to lack and his chest doesn't look as flat either.
(http://contests.ironmanmagazine.com/~photos/787/Men/787mpp0113.jpg)
(http://contests.ironmanmagazine.com/~photos/787/Men/787mpp0123.jpg)

Looks better then Flex to me especially with the striations in the shoulders (instead of oil), chest that isn't way undersized and traps that bulge from his back into his neck.
(http://contests.ironmanmagazine.com/~photos/787/Men/787rb1342.jpg)

Title: Re: I have never been a fan of Dexter!!!
Post by: El Diablo Blanco on March 11, 2008, 08:45:29 AM
They complain that Wolf is flawed with high lats but his lats are nowhere as high as Dexters.  Horrible front double bicep.

Dexter would be lucky to make fifth in a lineup that would have Flex, Shawn, Levrone,Cutler, Victor etc....
Title: Re: I have never been a fan of Dexter!!!
Post by: MikeThaMachine on March 11, 2008, 08:51:05 AM
They complain that Wolf is flawed with high lats but his lats are nowhere as high as Dexters.  Horrible front double bicep.

Dexter would be lucky to make fifth in a lineup that would have Flex, Shawn, Levrone,Cutler, Victor etc....


Well yeah some people def have better structure and some guys are bigger but my point is Dex seems to really be maxing out his physique and he looks fantastic. He shows seperation and detail everywhere, has a tiny waist and looks hard as nails, that's something all bbers strive for when it's contest time but few have.
Title: Re: I have never been a fan of Dexter!!!
Post by: KillerMonk on March 11, 2008, 08:55:25 AM
Did he not say he does no cardio, if so his metabolism must be like a furnace.
Title: Re: I have never been a fan of Dexter!!!
Post by: candidizzle on March 11, 2008, 08:56:17 AM
dexter coudl use a little bit more shoulder width.... but thats genetic....   other than that i think he has maxed his physique out, has nothing left to improve on.
Title: Re: I have never been a fan of Dexter!!!
Post by: RZA on March 11, 2008, 08:58:30 AM

Well yeah some people def have better structure and some guys are bigger but my point is Dex seems to really be maxing out his physique and he looks fantastic. He shows seperation and detail everywhere, has a tiny waist and looks hard as nails, that's something all bbers strive for when it's contest time but few have.

I agree, whatever limitations he has, he does a fine work of beeing always in perfect shape, trying to bring the most aesthetic physique possible and not trying to gain another 15lbs of mass to look like the next freak out there. And one of the reasons why he's conditioning is so good is probably because he has maintained a certain balance overall.
Title: Re: I have never been a fan of Dexter!!!
Post by: El Diablo Blanco on March 11, 2008, 08:58:49 AM

Well yeah some people def have better structure and some guys are bigger but my point is Dex seems to really be maxing out his physique and he looks fantastic. He shows seperation and detail everywhere, has a tiny waist and looks hard as nails, that's something all bbers strive for when it's contest time but few have.

Without a doubt the guy shows up in shape all of the time.  The funny thing is he has this lazy attitude towards bodybuilding.  Not sure if he is just being sarcastic or if he really doesn't go balls out.
Title: Re: I have never been a fan of Dexter!!!
Post by: MikeThaMachine on March 11, 2008, 09:09:33 AM
Without a doubt the guy shows up in shape all of the time.  The funny thing is he has this lazy attitude towards bodybuilding.  Not sure if he is just being sarcastic or if he really doesn't go balls out.


He has to be sarcastic I mean you really think someone wins 3 Ascs being lazy. I don't think he goes balls to the walls or maxes out ever but he is training hard and working his muscle enough to benefit him but not ever risk injury. I think too many guys get caught up in this idea of going all out every workout, just stay consistent work on problems areas and make sure your nutrition is in check and you should see nothing but improvements. Patience is the key in BBing, trying to improve to fast usually ends up in disaster and the guys who take their time tend to stay injury free and get better year after year until they hit their 40's where IMO you can't really gain but you can maintain.
Title: Re: I have never been a fan of Dexter!!!
Post by: wisconsinBB on March 11, 2008, 09:12:11 AM

As much as I didnt care for Dexter's attitude after the arnold this year, I think he is the best bodybuilder there is today.  Other than his calves, which can be overlooked, he's pretty much perfect.
Title: Re: I have never been a fan of Dexter!!!
Post by: m8 on March 11, 2008, 09:23:32 AM
He still got Synthol in his biceps. He got rid of the Synthol in his calves, though.
Title: Re: I have never been a fan of Dexter!!!
Post by: BayGBM on March 11, 2008, 09:33:01 AM
Mike:

Dex has always looked good; he's made appropriate improvements over the year,s but he has always looked good.  What's really changed is your perception of his physique.  Muscle isn't the only thing in bodybuilding that has to mature.
Title: Re: I have never been a fan of Dexter!!!
Post by: Alexander Sturm on March 11, 2008, 09:34:35 AM
Oh I did not know they stand relaxed in the lineup  ;D
Title: Re: I have never been a fan of Dexter!!!
Post by: candidizzle on March 11, 2008, 09:58:39 AM
He still got Synthol in his biceps. He got rid of the Synthol in his calves, though.
he got rid of the synthol? really? thats interesting.


 ;D
Title: Re: I have never been a fan of Dexter!!!
Post by: erokyrwrld on March 11, 2008, 10:01:11 AM
Synthol is eventually metabolized and absorbed into the body.  The only reason it would stay in place is if you consistently kept adminstering it.  All he means is Dex stopped using it.
Title: Re: I have never been a fan of Dexter!!!
Post by: MikeThaMachine on March 11, 2008, 10:04:30 AM
Mike:

Dex has always looked good; he's made appropriate improvements over the year,s but he has always looked good.  What's really changed is your perception of his physique.  Muscle isn't the only thing in bodybuilding that has to mature.


Just his overall look, can't you see the difference???

(http://contests.ironmanmagazine.com/~photos/781/Men/781mp0050.jpg)
(http://contests.ironmanmagazine.com/~photos/781/Men/781mp0051.jpg)

Title: Re: I have never been a fan of Dexter!!!
Post by: Ex Coelis on March 11, 2008, 10:34:14 AM
his physique has definitely improved if only in subtle ways

I've been a fan since I watched his dvd - I couldn't believe how big his arms were and the level of detail and seperation throughout his entire physique

(http://www.hardcorebodybuildingontheweb.com/videos/titans2/inside.jpg)
Title: Re: I have never been a fan of Dexter!!!
Post by: Fatpanda on March 11, 2008, 10:36:55 AM
dexter coudl use a little bit more shoulder width.... but thats genetic....   other than that i think he has maxed his physique out, has nothing left to improve on.
he said he put on an extra 7lbs for the arnold and plans to come in 7 lbs heavier again for the olympia - so he will keep on improving. joe mcneil has worked wonders and his system allows dex to gain mass but keep his midsection under control.

he is better in every way bar muscle mass, to all the other competitors. so if he can add some more it can only help.

he should be mr o.
Title: Re: I have never been a fan of Dexter!!!
Post by: noodrin on March 11, 2008, 10:48:08 AM
dexter jackson looking good here lol
Title: Re: I have never been a fan of Dexter!!!
Post by: bodybuilder1234 on March 11, 2008, 10:52:12 AM
Dexter was best conditioned in the 2003 or 2004 Olympia, as he got heavier his lines weren't as deep
Title: Re: I have never been a fan of Dexter!!!
Post by: medz zeppelin on March 11, 2008, 10:54:29 AM
he can be a lot bigger don't be ridiculus........not enough drugs........
Title: Re: I have never been a fan of Dexter!!!
Post by: MikeThaMachine on March 11, 2008, 10:56:48 AM
Dexter was best conditioned in the 2003 or 2004 Olympia, as he got heavier his lines weren't as deep


2003 was probably his best year conditioning wise but if he keeps his gains and matches that conditioning (which he is almost doing now) he will look very much worthy of a Sandow.
Title: Re: I have never been a fan of Dexter!!!
Post by: noodrin on March 11, 2008, 11:05:02 AM
looking diced!!
Title: Re: I have never been a fan of Dexter!!!
Post by: m8 on March 11, 2008, 12:02:23 PM

Just his overall look, can't you see the difference???

(http://contests.ironmanmagazine.com/~photos/781/Men/781mp0050.jpg)
(http://contests.ironmanmagazine.com/~photos/781/Men/781mp0051.jpg)



Look at his CALVES (especially) and biceps difference in the pictures attached. Exactly what I'm talking about, he's definitely less syntholish these days.
Title: Re: I have never been a fan of Dexter!!!
Post by: Gym dude on March 11, 2008, 12:56:20 PM
I am not a fan of Dex but I thought Dex looked impreasive at the Aronld.
Title: Re: I have never been a fan of Dexter!!!
Post by: aussiepro on March 11, 2008, 03:31:19 PM
when he won his first ASC back in 2005 i think that was the best conditioned i have ever seen him.
but he has put on some more mass now so i think he looks better now..
At last years O was the best combination of the both i have seen (mass and conditioning)
Title: Re: I have never been a fan of Dexter!!!
Post by: candidizzle on March 11, 2008, 03:45:45 PM
dex looked his all time best at the arnold this year.   undoubtedly the best conditioned he has ever been, and obviously much more heavily muscled.
Title: Re: I have never been a fan of Dexter!!!
Post by: MikeThaMachine on March 11, 2008, 03:46:01 PM
when he won his first ASC back in 2005 i think that was the best conditioned i have ever seen him.
but he has put on some more mass now so i think he looks better now..
At last years O was the best combination of the both i have seen (mass and conditioning)

I think he really IMO broke out at last years Mr. O, his seperation (mainly in the lower body and quads), conditioning and added size were the best so far I have seen from him. He is def top 3-4 again if he continues at this pace, he could win but the competetion is stiff if the others come in ripped as well.
Title: Re: I have never been a fan of Dexter!!!
Post by: sgt. d on March 11, 2008, 03:49:32 PM
I think he really IMO broke out at last years Mr. O, his seperation (mainly in the lower body and quads), conditioning and added size were the best so far I have seen from him. He is def top 3-4 again if he continues at this pace, he could win but the competetion is stiff if the others come in ripped as well.

Hi Dexter
Title: Re: I have never been a fan of Dexter!!!
Post by: MikeThaMachine on March 11, 2008, 03:49:52 PM
dex looked his all time best at the arnold this year.   undoubtedly the best conditioned he has ever been, and obviously much more heavily muscled.

Best overall, Yes. But I still think his conditioning in 2003 Mr. O and maybe even 2004 Mr. O was better. His hardness and overall muscle seperation has improved though thus him looking shaprer and better conditioned, but in 2003 he was ripped to shreds and def deserved the 3rd at the O.
Title: Re: I have never been a fan of Dexter!!!
Post by: MikeThaMachine on March 11, 2008, 03:52:01 PM
Hi Dexter


HAHAHAHAHAHA yeah look at my past posts and I have mostly trashed Dex in the past.