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Title: Mike Mattarazzo's Back
Post by: NarcissisticDeity on March 10, 2009, 05:44:28 PM
WTF? dry and detailed but damn  :-X  :-X  :-X
Title: Re: Mike Mattarazzo's Back
Post by: The_Iron_Disciple on March 10, 2009, 05:47:34 PM
I was never a fan of Mattarazzo. Great calves ... but, in my opinion, that's really about it. I remember reading about Mike's diet ... he said something along the lines of, " I eat 3 to 4 pounds of meat a day ( this is not verbatim ... but certainly close to what he said ) ... " ... perhaps this is what led him to his downfall. Obviously Steroids as well.  :-\
Title: Re: Mike Mattarazzo's Back
Post by: NarcissisticDeity on March 10, 2009, 05:48:24 PM
I was never a fan of Mattarazzo. Great calves ... but, in my opinion, that's really about it.  :-\

Awesome arms too but that's about it , never a really great competitive bodybuilder
Title: Re: Mike Mattarazzo's Back
Post by: TrapsMcLats on March 10, 2009, 05:53:32 PM
Often times, the guys with great arms have chests or backs that are lacking (levrone and heath come to mind). Matarazzo also said he used to eat a jar of peanut butter a day.  thats pretty funny.
Title: Re: Mike Mattarazzo's Back
Post by: Parker on March 10, 2009, 05:55:11 PM
Awesome arms too but that's about it , never a really great competitive bodybuilder

He had great genetics for big calves, his arms were huge, but lacked detail, and his front wasn't the best. His back wasn't wide, and had detail, but lacked the Rand-McNally look that Dorian, Ray, Flex, and Cormier had
Title: Re: Mike Mattarazzo's Back
Post by: spinnis on March 10, 2009, 05:56:00 PM
look at his delts.

Hes probably natural
Title: Re: Mike Mattarazzo's Back
Post by: theworm on March 10, 2009, 05:56:08 PM
Often times, the guys with great arms have chests or backs that are lacking (levrone and heath come to mind). Matarazzo also said he used to eat a jar of peanut butter a day.  thats pretty funny.

True, and some with great chests have bad arms (Ruhl and Arnold both had small triceps...)
Title: Re: Mike Mattarazzo's Back
Post by: England_1 on March 10, 2009, 05:58:16 PM
If you didn't look too carefully you might think that was Dennis Wolf's back on the left there - good upper back but nonexistent lower half


(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=269393.0;attach=308626;image)
Title: Re: Mike Mattarazzo's Back
Post by: jaejonna on March 10, 2009, 06:39:16 PM
If you didn't look too carefully you might think that was Dennis Wolf's back on the left there - good upper back but nonexistent lower half


(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=269393.0;attach=308626;image)
thats Munzer right there ....fellow german, no ?
Title: Re: Mike Mattarazzo's Back
Post by: NarcissisticDeity on March 10, 2009, 06:40:47 PM
thats Munzer right there ....fellow german, no ?

Yup that's Munzer
Title: Re: Mike Mattarazzo's Back
Post by: Lurker79 on March 10, 2009, 06:51:36 PM
Looks like a ripped/dry Peter Putnam back.
Title: Re: Mike Mattarazzo's Back
Post by: TrapsMcLats on March 10, 2009, 07:08:13 PM
True, and some with great chests have bad arms (Ruhl and Arnold both had small triceps...)

which is why guys like coleman and cutler are so rare.
Title: Re: Mike Mattarazzo's Back
Post by: Parker on March 10, 2009, 07:12:12 PM
Often times, the guys with great arms have chests or backs that are lacking (levrone and heath come to mind). Matarazzo also said he used to eat a jar of peanut butter a day.  thats pretty funny.

Actually, Kev's chest pror to his pec tear was real good, plus he got props for coming in with a very much improved back (Dorian even aid so)
Title: Re: Mike Mattarazzo's Back
Post by: Lord Humungous on March 10, 2009, 07:25:45 PM
Mike was totally under rated and usually competed in fantastic conditioning!
Title: Re: Mike Mattarazzo's Back
Post by: michael arvilla on March 10, 2009, 08:04:07 PM
I was never a fan of Mattarazzo. Great calves ... but, in my opinion, that's really about it. I remember reading about Mike's diet ... he said something along the lines of, " I eat 3 to 4 pounds of meat a day ( this is not verbatim ... but certainly close to what he said ) ... " ... perhaps this is what led him to his downfall. Obviously Steroids as well.  :-\

Huh??  (lol just "great calves"??)

Title: Re: Mike Mattarazzo's Back
Post by: Shawdow on March 10, 2009, 08:07:10 PM
Huh??  (lol just "great calves"??)



I really hope he doesn't get any more heart attacks :'(
does any one know why he did have those heart attacks?
Title: Re: Mike Mattarazzo's Back
Post by: Mobil on March 10, 2009, 08:19:41 PM
his back was very weak.. thats what hurt him the most and his chest
Title: Re: Mike Mattarazzo's Back
Post by: michael arvilla on March 10, 2009, 08:21:13 PM
his back was very weak.. thats what hurt him the most and his chest

  true...............
Title: Re: Mike Mattarazzo's Back
Post by: Doug_Steele on March 10, 2009, 08:24:19 PM
I was never a fan of Mattarazzo. Great calves ... but, in my opinion, that's really about it. I remember reading about Mike's diet ... he said something along the lines of, " I eat 3 to 4 pounds of meat a day ( this is not verbatim ... but certainly close to what he said ) ... " ... perhaps this is what led him to his downfall. Obviously Steroids as well.  :-\

I got the chance to speak to him at a show and i remember seeing that he did eat four to five pounds of meat per day and he said, "Yes, i eat that much meat per day." Very nice guy and under appreciated.
Title: Re: Mike Mattarazzo's Back
Post by: Earl1972 on March 10, 2009, 08:35:38 PM
Often times, the guys with great arms have chests or backs that are lacking (levrone and heath come to mind). Matarazzo also said he used to eat a jar of peanut butter a day.  thats pretty funny.

how does Mr. Levrone come to your mind when thinking of weak back or chest?

E
Title: Re: Mike Mattarazzo's Back
Post by: dyslexic on March 10, 2009, 08:37:46 PM
he developed some arterial blockage over the years. He ended up having a triple bypass. Everything was plugged up. Some is genetics, but genetic faults can be excacerbated with excess.
Title: Re: Mike Mattarazzo's Back
Post by: TrapsMcLats on March 10, 2009, 08:39:04 PM
how does Mr. Levrone come to your mind when thinking of weak back or chest?

E

He had good chest shape, but it was overpowered by his arms and shoulders.  His back was also not that impressive. He got owned in most back shots.
Title: Re: Mike Mattarazzo's Back
Post by: Earl1972 on March 10, 2009, 08:47:12 PM
He had good chest shape, but it was overpowered by his arms and shoulders.  His back was also not that impressive. He got owned in most back shots.

i don't see how it was overpowered

his back was more than impressive, just not as good as ronnie and dorian's

E
Title: Re: Mike Mattarazzo's Back
Post by: theworm on March 10, 2009, 08:53:15 PM
"how did he have a heart attack?"

He said in a muscle mag he used to eat 4-5 pounds of red meat per day, PLUS his HDL was 0 for a while!! 
Title: Re: Mike Mattarazzo's Back
Post by: CT_Muscle on March 10, 2009, 09:01:38 PM
True, and some with great chests have bad arms (Ruhl and Arnold both had small triceps...)

Haney and Yates
Title: Re: Mike Mattarazzo's Back
Post by: The_Iron_Disciple on March 11, 2009, 03:24:01 PM
Huh??  (lol just "great calves"??)




I won't take back what I said. He did, in fact, have some BIG arms ... but I didn't personally find them " great ". Just my two cents, Mike.  :-\
Title: Re: Mike Mattarazzo's Back
Post by: kyomu on March 11, 2009, 03:27:46 PM
If you didn't look too carefully you might think that was Dennis Wolf's back on the left there - good upper back but nonexistent lower half


(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=269393.0;attach=308626;image)
He went to hospital after this didnt he?
I think I have led about that in the past...
Title: Re: Mike Mattarazzo's Back
Post by: michael arvilla on March 11, 2009, 03:48:21 PM

I won't take back what I said. He did, in fact, have some BIG arms ... but I didn't personally find them " great ". Just my two cents, Mike.  :-\

  Of course everyone is entitled to their opinion (Mike Matarazzo was known tho for having great arms and calves)

i concur with this
Title: Re: Mike Mattarazzo's Back
Post by: D_1000 on March 11, 2009, 03:57:32 PM
Mike was totally under rated and usually competed in fantastic conditioning!

One of his problems was that he very rarely came in condition.
Title: Re: Mike Mattarazzo's Back
Post by: michael arvilla on March 11, 2009, 04:19:44 PM
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Title: Re: Mike Mattarazzo's Back
Post by: Topskin69 on March 11, 2009, 04:34:21 PM

Munzer never got quite what he deserved in BBing IMO. He didnt have the best structure, but damn....he had a great blend of size and unmatched conditioning.

M!
Title: Re: Mike Mattarazzo's Back
Post by: QuakerOats on March 11, 2009, 04:36:47 PM
I was never a fan of Mattarazzo. Great calves ... but, in my opinion, that's really about it. I remember reading about Mike's diet ... he said something along the lines of, " I eat 3 to 4 pounds of meat a day ( this is not verbatim ... but certainly close to what he said ) ... " ... perhaps this is what led him to his downfall. Obviously Steroids as well.  :-\
he had a family history of heart problems so they would have come along at some point anyway but the meat eating and general lifestyle a pro bodybuilder lives obviously aren't conducive to good heart health if the heredity isn't in your favor to begin with.
Title: Re: Mike Mattarazzo's Back
Post by: Fatpanda on March 11, 2009, 04:50:18 PM
I was never a fan of Mattarazzo. Great calves ... but, in my opinion, that's really about it. I remember reading about Mike's diet ... he said something along the lines of, " I eat 3 to 4 pounds of meat a day ( this is not verbatim ... but certainly close to what he said ) ... " ... perhaps this is what led him to his downfall. Obviously Steroids as well.  :-\
pfftt kyomo eats that for breakfast  :D
Title: Re: Mike Mattarazzo's Back
Post by: Lord Humungous on March 11, 2009, 05:00:13 PM
One of his problems was that he very rarely came in condition.

ummm no