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Title: BENFATTO ..Looking better than ever at 51 yrs old!
Post by: michael arvilla on November 17, 2008, 07:24:28 AM
                          WOW!
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Post by: PROBB on November 17, 2008, 07:26:16 AM
AWESOME!!!! 
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Post by: Rimbaud on November 17, 2008, 07:26:50 AM
I hope I look half that good in 20 years.
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Post by: michael arvilla on November 17, 2008, 07:27:00 AM
           "Back In The Day"
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Post by: spinnis on November 17, 2008, 07:28:44 AM
Top 2 in the under 202 class at the Mr O.
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Post by: Big Bro on November 17, 2008, 07:28:55 AM
nice pants mike ;D
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Post by: Permabulker on November 17, 2008, 07:29:04 AM
That is a man who works out and has muscles...
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Post by: Fatpanda on November 17, 2008, 07:30:40 AM
amazing  :o
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Post by: johnnynoname on November 17, 2008, 07:31:14 AM
great symmetry

shame though that at 51, he still is compelled to stay on the gear

I dare anyone to tell me that he is not on anything (besides HGH)
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Post by: spinnis on November 17, 2008, 07:33:30 AM
great symmetry

shame though that at 51, he still is compelled to stay on the gear

I dare anyone to tell me that he is not on anything (besides HGH)

Why wouldnt he? He probably gets regular check ups and feels freat, Especially when he is On.
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Post by: slaveboy1980 on November 17, 2008, 07:34:23 AM
great symmetry

shame though that at 51, he still is compelled to stay on the gear

I dare anyone to tell me that he is not on anything (besides HGH)

its called HRT  ::)
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Post by: johnnynoname on November 17, 2008, 07:34:41 AM
Why wouldnt he? He probably gets regular check ups and feels freat, Especially when he is On.

good point
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Post by: spinnis on November 17, 2008, 07:37:24 AM
good point

as long at the levels are pretty normal, I dont see the point in coming off at that age,
Why feel like 55 when you can feel like 30 again? =)
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Post by: 2ND COMING on November 17, 2008, 07:38:04 AM
needs to bring up delts, calves too
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Post by: Smokincrazy on November 17, 2008, 07:47:55 AM
He's good great muscle maturity.  It's cool to see jacked guys in there 40's and 50's
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Post by: slaveboy1980 on November 17, 2008, 07:49:47 AM
needs to bring up delts, calves too

i hope your joking..his delts are already to big for his chest and structure.

benfatto has a weird upper body structure and his delts are oversized. he had that problem earlier in his career too
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Post by: Meso_z on November 17, 2008, 07:50:02 AM
needs to bring up delts, calves too

 ::) hes 51, for gods sake.

Looks awesome! that taper....... :o......!
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Post by: gib on November 17, 2008, 07:51:21 AM
He looks amazing.

What's wrong with taking gear? He is not "compelled" to at all. He does it because he wants to. Good on him.
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Post by: BayGBM on November 17, 2008, 07:52:00 AM
I love steroids! :D
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Post by: sean on November 17, 2008, 07:53:10 AM
Does look awsome... the right pec though, any info on that?  Obvious tear but did he get surgery ever?  Looks like mine even though i've had the surgery!  
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Post by: slaveboy1980 on November 17, 2008, 07:54:16 AM
Does look awsome... the right pec though, any info on that?  Obvious tear but did he get surgery ever?  Looks like mine even though i've had the surgery!  

yeah he tore his pec and also a biceps tear i believe
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Post by: Permabulker on November 17, 2008, 07:54:47 AM
You guys are hilarious!   :D
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Post by: sean on November 17, 2008, 07:55:20 AM
Jesus! Can one thread get started with a real bodybuilder in it without someone dropping the "drugs" card?!  
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Post by: spinnis on November 17, 2008, 07:57:59 AM
Jesus! Can one thread get started with a real bodybuilder in it without someone dropping the "drugs" card?!  

the thread wouldnt exist wiothout steroids.
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Post by: BayGBM on November 17, 2008, 07:59:59 AM
the thread wouldnt exist wiothout steroids.

Touché  :D
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Post by: Army of One on November 17, 2008, 08:02:20 AM
Touché  :D

Baygbm, I know you like the older man, would you pick the Benfatto pictured with young Mike or 51yr old Benfatto?
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Post by: Nordic Beast on November 17, 2008, 08:03:01 AM
too bad about his pec :-\
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Post by: sean on November 17, 2008, 08:06:08 AM
Discuss Mike's denim muscle pants...
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Post by: Nordic Beast on November 17, 2008, 08:06:58 AM
I heard Mike raped Benafatto
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Post by: 2ND COMING on November 17, 2008, 08:07:49 AM
i hope your joking..his delts are already to big for his chest and structure.

benfatto has a weird upper body structure and his delts are oversized. he had that problem earlier in his career too

i am joking.
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Post by: 2ND COMING on November 17, 2008, 08:09:13 AM
::) hes 51, for gods sake.

Looks awesome! that taper....... :o......!

i'm sorry, is 50 the new 80?

 ::)

the guy looks awesome, i dont think anybody is arguing against that
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Post by: michael arvilla on November 17, 2008, 08:13:46 AM
Discuss Mike's denim muscle pants...

  lol!........................ let's not    ;D
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Post by: Thin Lizzy on November 17, 2008, 08:14:15 AM
i'm sorry, is 50 the new 80?

 ::)

the guy looks awesome, i dont think anybody is arguing against that

No doubt. It's more about having your whole life revolve around bodybuilding at that age.
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Post by: Thin Lizzy on November 17, 2008, 08:15:55 AM
  lol!........................ let's not    ;D

I would goof on them, but, sadly, I owned a pair, back in the day. :'(

Fortunately, there are no pictures. :D
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Post by: 2ND COMING on November 17, 2008, 08:23:32 AM
No doubt. It's more about having your whole life revolve around bodybuilding at that age.

the gist of my comment was that 50 yrs old is not, old. combine with gh/aas, any dedicated person could look great at 50 too.
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Post by: michael arvilla on November 17, 2008, 08:25:29 AM
MR OLYMPIA ......................(chris dickerson)


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Post by: Permabulker on November 17, 2008, 08:35:04 AM
MR OLYMPIA ......................(chris dickerson)




Mike is dwarfing Mr O. 
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Post by: gymguy on November 17, 2008, 08:51:24 AM
needs to bring up delts, calves too

He doesn't need to bring up anything!  He looks damn good...especially at 51yrs old.
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Post by: Army of One on November 17, 2008, 08:54:11 AM
MR OLYMPIA ......................(chris dickerson)




Did Chris offer to take you back for a 3way with him and moosey?
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Post by: RS on November 17, 2008, 09:53:17 AM
Damn it  - that's a fuckin funny picture!  I'm just sitting @ work trying not to laugh.
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Post by: wes on November 17, 2008, 09:55:00 AM
Looks better than the fatass blobs that compete today!
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Post by: RS on November 17, 2008, 10:18:32 AM
That's true. the guys these days look terrible.
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Post by: TechnoViking on November 17, 2008, 10:38:13 AM
           "Back In The Day"

Mike your lucky you weren't arrested for mugging the guy :D
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Post by: BayGBM on November 17, 2008, 11:05:59 AM
Baygbm, I know you like the older man, would you pick the Benfatto pictured with young Mike or 51yr old Benfatto?

Huh? ???  Dude, you are thinking about me waaaay too much!  :-[
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Post by: divcom on November 17, 2008, 11:21:49 AM
so...i'm assuming youngblood wasnt getting himself checked when he was on?

(http://www.bodybuildingpro.com/mrolympia2002p/mro2002p_youngblood02.jpg)
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Post by: HTexan on November 17, 2008, 11:29:55 AM
I love steroids! :D
Bay what's your cycle?
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Post by: BayGBM on November 17, 2008, 11:32:17 AM
220 and all natural.  Haven't even had a protein shake in about 8 months.
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Post by: chester_bbb on November 17, 2008, 11:36:22 AM
220 and all natural.  Haven't even had a protein shake in about 8 months.

Seriously, you haven't sucked a dick in 8 months? ::) ;D
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Post by: BayGBM on November 17, 2008, 11:37:47 AM
Seriously, you haven't sucked a dick in 8 months? ::) ;D

Don't let my habits deter you.  Go for it!  ;)
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Post by: Army of One on November 17, 2008, 11:44:04 AM
Huh? ???  Dude, you are thinking about me waaaay too much!  :-[

So is it the younger or older one?
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Post by: pellius on November 17, 2008, 11:45:35 AM
I hope I look half that good in 20 years.

I wish I looked half that good when I was in my twenties and thirties.
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Post by: Sam on November 17, 2008, 11:45:47 AM
When was this taken Mike? I am guessing 88/89 so Dickerson had been retired about 6 years?









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Post by: _bruce_ on November 17, 2008, 11:49:23 AM
Freak is an understatement
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Post by: michael arvilla on November 17, 2008, 11:57:26 AM
When was this taken Mike? I am guessing 88/89 so Dickerson had been retired about 6 years?











89- or 90 night of champions (Momo Bennaziza won/Yates in 2nd)
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Post by: Buffgeek on November 17, 2008, 12:02:07 PM
I wouldnt say better than ever. Looks like the drugs have caught up to his him in the mid section area.

Never forget that ad of him in black and white. Couldnt see his face but was a crazy pic.

Dont go lookin for it btw... I made the mistake of trying to....  :o
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Post by: Sam on November 17, 2008, 12:07:07 PM
89- or 90 night of champions (Momo Bennaziza won/Yates in 2nd)

90 Then, Yates first  pro contest. He said it was at that contest after seeing Momo's back and how good it was he resolved to get his back to the standard that he did. Also said that if he did not finish in the top 3 he would have given up Pro BB and got a real job! LOL

Good photo
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Post by: Earl1972 on November 17, 2008, 12:08:02 PM


shame though that at 51, he still is compelled to stay on the gear



should he let himself go like every other guy his age?

E
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Post by: hazbin on November 17, 2008, 12:11:09 PM
great symmetry

shame though that at 51, he still is compelled to stay on the gear

I dare anyone to tell me that he is not on anything (besides HGH)

using gear responsibly is far less dangerous than drinking and smoking, which most 50+ people do and will die from.
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Post by: Permabulker on November 17, 2008, 12:19:04 PM
I wouldnt say better than ever. Looks like the drugs have caught up to his him in the mid section area.

Never forget that ad of him in black and white. Couldnt see his face but was a crazy pic.

Dont go lookin for it btw... I made the mistake of trying to....  :o

Seriously???  Dude is over 50....  Looks better than most half his age...
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Post by: Buffgeek on November 17, 2008, 12:27:44 PM
Dont get me wrong he looks insane.  Regardless of his age. I just prefered the way he looked back in the day. He waist was almost non existant.
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Post by: mwbbuilder on November 17, 2008, 12:34:15 PM
I wouldnt say better than ever. Looks like the drugs have caught up to his him in the mid section area.

Never forget that ad of him in black and white. Couldnt see his face but was a crazy pic.

Dont go lookin for it btw... I made the mistake of trying to....  :o

was that the Pinnacle ad that you are thinking of (spread arms)? That wasn't him.
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Post by: Buffgeek on November 17, 2008, 01:33:45 PM
Damn no kidding?? All these years I thought that was him.... Who was it? Frank Hillerbrand?
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Post by: mwbbuilder on November 17, 2008, 02:14:40 PM
I think you are right. Or Gerard Dent..not sure. I think it was Hillerbrand. I remember that was a great ad and don't think he even got paid for it.

Back in the day, supplement companies would just BBs photos in ads without even asking.
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Post by: AVBG on November 17, 2008, 02:41:53 PM
Mike, the pic in the back in the day (the outdoor shot) was taken 2006 when he was in Australia recently (his comeback show) Gary Philips from Flex took the shot.
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Post by: honest on November 17, 2008, 02:53:09 PM
  lol!........................ let's not    ;D

I had those denim pants back in the day to lol, both the crazee wear and the perfetto type, wore them all the time, haha how things have changed.

Benfatto looks great for his age, his midsection isnt as flat as it was even two years ago, must be plenty of cheap hgh in South Africa, at lease thats where i heard he was living these days, not that its huge but no doubt behind that muscular wall he looks a good 12 to 16 weeks in the first term.  ;D
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Post by: HTexan on November 17, 2008, 03:01:39 PM
220 and all natural.  Haven't even had a protein shake in about 8 months.
So you want all guys to take steroids but you don't take them yourself?
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Post by: slaveboy1980 on November 17, 2008, 03:06:28 PM
So you want all guys to take steroids but you don't take them yourself?

the SEAMEN provide him.
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Post by: donrhummy on November 17, 2008, 03:13:27 PM
It's really too bad he tore his pec in his comeback. Otherwise, looks incredible!

He even had a great back:
(http://www.schwarzenegger.it/mro/benfatto/fb87.jpg)
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Post by: Hypo on November 17, 2008, 04:09:16 PM
Arvilla always cracks out the funky wardrobe pics with the pros. They're hilarious!
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Post by: turnerg31 on November 17, 2008, 04:42:06 PM
Does anyone know if he is still doing any type of Masters Competitions?  Unbelievable physique for a guy his age. I'm 40 and it's definitely motivated me to keep it going. I would hate to think that men that age would still use gear if they weren't competing.  I don't compete and at this age the main thing on my mind is staying as healthy as possible.   Still looks great though.

Pat
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Post by: Thin Lizzy on November 17, 2008, 09:38:35 PM
89- or 90 night of champions (Momo Bennaziza won/Yates in 2nd)

If I'm not mistaken, and I don't think I am, you're standing in front of Beacon Theatre.

Another example of pro bbing's slide. The Beacon holds about 4k. The NY Pro is currently held in a venue that holds about 1000.
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Post by: GoneAway on November 17, 2008, 09:57:38 PM
Once a BB, always a BB.
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Post by: kyomu on November 18, 2008, 04:03:26 AM
Damn the pec tear which ruin his artistic physic. :-\
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Post by: Cleanest Natural on November 18, 2008, 04:15:46 AM
           "Back In The Day"
this pic is recent ....

I too am a fan of his physique
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Post by: Gino30 on November 18, 2008, 04:25:51 AM
needs to bring up delts, calves too

what?!?!?....his calves kick ass...
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Post by: Cleanest Natural on November 18, 2008, 04:32:46 AM
needs to bring up delts, calves too
You must be on crack : his delts are even today among the best , back was is worldcalss....and the calves are excellent ...

I hope it was a joke
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Post by: njflex on November 18, 2008, 08:02:48 AM
I think you are right. Or Gerard Dent..not sure. I think it was Hillerbrand. I remember that was a great ad and don't think he even got paid for it.

Back in the day, supplement companies would just BBs photos in ads without even asking.
yes hillebrand great build but was well known for his insane quads which were not pictured.
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Post by: Cleanest Natural on November 18, 2008, 08:04:03 AM
yes hillebrand great build but was well known for his insane quads which were not pictured.
(http://www.musclememory.com/images/recent/HillebrandFrank-1.jpg)
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Post by: Cleanest Natural on November 18, 2008, 08:08:26 AM
(http://www.europeanbodybuilding.com/var/ezflow_site/storage/images/media/images/francis-benfatto-july-23rd/3838-1-ger-DE/Francis-Benfatto-July-23rd_large.jpg)(http://www.europeanbodybuilding.com/var/ezflow_site/storage/images/media/images/francis-benfatto-le-23-juillet-2008/3842-1-ger-DE/Francis-Benfatto-le-23-Juillet-2008_large.jpg)(http://www.artdumuscle.com/images/benfatto.jpg)
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Post by: njflex on November 18, 2008, 08:20:31 AM
(http://www.musclememory.com/images/recent/HillebrandFrank-1.jpg)
i meant on the can fully ,at work i can't see all pics for some reason,i remember pic tho ,thanx.he had crazy legs .
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Post by: GetItOnNY on November 18, 2008, 08:22:46 AM
God I wish I had a pic of Frank Hilebrand now to post.He trains local bodybuilders in Vegas for shows.When he athletes are back stage pumping up or on stage he is outside smoking a cigarette.He doesnt even train anymore, and he acts like he doesnt even give a FU#$# anymore.I talked to a few times, and he was kind of like a bitter jerk.I think he just trains people for the money, now and could care less about the sport of bodybuilding.
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Post by: Cleanest Natural on November 18, 2008, 08:24:42 AM
God I wish I had a pic of Frank Hilebrand now to post.He trains local bodybuilders in Vegas for shows.When he athletes are back stage pumping up or on stage he is outside smoking a cigarette.He doesnt even train anymore, and he acts like he doesnt even give a FU#$# anymore.I talked to a few times, and he was kind of like a bitter jerk.I think he just trains people for the money, now and could care less about the sport of bodybuilding.
why would he care ? He did his bit .. And lives normal ... he showed up in Jay's dvd . loking healthy :)
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Post by: BayGBM on November 18, 2008, 08:27:39 AM
God I wish I had a pic of Frank Hilebrand now to post.He trains local bodybuilders in Vegas for shows.When he athletes are back stage pumping up or on stage he is outside smoking a cigarette.He doesnt even train anymore, and he acts like he doesnt even give a FU#$# anymore.I talked to a few times, and he was kind of like a bitter jerk.I think he just trains people for the money, now and could care less about the sport of bodybuilding.

And this is a problem, why? ???
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Post by: onlyme on November 18, 2008, 08:45:01 AM
Damn no kidding?? All these years I thought that was him.... Who was it? Frank Hillerbrand?

Frank trains and trains people at Golds on Sahara and Decatur
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Post by: French on November 18, 2008, 09:37:31 AM
From Sugar Ray, the greatest aesthetic physique ever


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Post by: flagadajones on November 18, 2008, 10:44:53 AM
           "Back In The Day"
he looks incredibly anoyed by your presence in these shots.

man, how could you wear these pants, they were like 10 size too big, and they didnt quite fit with narrower shoulders than your waist.
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Post by: mesmorph78 on November 18, 2008, 02:08:22 PM
looks damn good
not just for his age
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Post by: Figo on November 20, 2008, 05:58:36 AM
that's insane for 51... he had some of the best shape ever. an exaggerated zane.

Yes, spot on. A Zane with extreme delts, great arms and calves, bigger legs. Best ever shape IMO was 1990 mr O.
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Post by: Figo on November 20, 2008, 05:59:22 AM
Mike

Do you know where/when pics from?