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Title: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: RustyTrenbolona on September 07, 2011, 11:55:44 AM
Here it is. game, set, and match.


(http://i54.tinypic.com/xwpc9.jpg)
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: BiGHer on September 07, 2011, 12:02:17 PM
Great pic, great bodybuilder...
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: JZMB on September 07, 2011, 12:13:28 PM
insane
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: Wiggs on September 07, 2011, 12:15:31 PM
Overrated
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: makaveli25 on September 07, 2011, 12:16:56 PM
The man was God like back then.
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: BiGHer on September 07, 2011, 12:18:11 PM
Overrated

Overrated?  Common Wiggs be real?  He didn't win any Olympias and I don't know if he should have, but definitely not over rated.  He might be one of the few bodybuilders who was correctly rated. lol
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: RustyTrenbolona on September 07, 2011, 12:18:43 PM
Overrated

the pic or the bodybuilder?
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: Xerxes on September 07, 2011, 12:23:56 PM
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Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: RustyTrenbolona on September 07, 2011, 12:35:49 PM
.

ah the ol' wheeler pic?

boom

(http://i55.tinypic.com/ayoqif.jpg)
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: Wiggs on September 07, 2011, 12:40:33 PM
Here's my problem with Levrone...his back double wasnt as good as Ronnie, Flex, Shawn. His physique was not aestetically please as the aforementioned.  He was never as good as Ronnie oo Flex as will always be that guy that can win if someone else is off.... Never been a fan.
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: OTHstrong on September 07, 2011, 12:46:55 PM
Here's my problem with Levrone...his back double wasnt as good as Ronnie, Flex, Shawn. His physique was not aestetically please as the aforementioned.  He was never as good as Ronnie oo Flex as will always be that guy that can win if someone else is off.... Never been a fan.
Many including myself and gh15 think Levrone was better then Flex, both at their peak, I think a 96 Arnold Class Levrone would smash a 93 Olympia Flex :P
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: El Diablo Blanco on September 07, 2011, 12:49:04 PM
Do I have to remind you all again?



Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: g101 on September 07, 2011, 12:49:08 PM
(http://leroycolbert.com/images/levrone02.jpg)

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SttjTlozLcA/R6_NV_F8PwI/AAAAAAAAAEE/8zqwwudZtZM/s320/Levrone.jpg)

no homo!!!!!!  ;D
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: g101 on September 07, 2011, 12:50:21 PM
Do I have to remind you all again?





remind us of what? that he is ALL GH + INSULINA ?

the 96 inch mid section? what is it ?  ::)

not to mention.. cutler's unproportionate... left side bigger than right  :-\

Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: Boost on September 07, 2011, 12:51:10 PM
Overrated

x2

Levrone had a WIDE waist. conditioning wise he was "off" a lot more times than he was on.

Rarely came in with peeled glutes.
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: tbombz on September 07, 2011, 12:51:15 PM
levrone > wheeler
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: Wiggs on September 07, 2011, 12:51:24 PM
Many including myself and gh15 think Levrone was better then Flex, both at their peak, I think a 96 Arnold Class Levrone would smash a 93 Olympia Flex :P

Never...Wheeler always beats Levrone...Conditioning is the only reason Levrone would win as proven in the past. levrone's back double bi when compared to his peers is not nearly as good as ray, wheeler and Ronnie.
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: biff on September 07, 2011, 12:52:31 PM
Do I have to remind you all again?




whatever else we say about the guys overall look, that is an unparalleled legshot


(http://ts4.mm.bing.guy-big.jpg)

maybe not the best, but one of my personal favorites...the thickness in the arms, chest and shoulders...just an awesome picture
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: OTHstrong on September 07, 2011, 12:55:42 PM
Never...Wheeler always beats Levrone...Conditioning is the only reason Levrone would win as proven in the past. levrone's back double bi when compared to his peers is not nearly as good as ray, wheeler and Ronnie.
I am pretty sure Levrone beat Flex more times the Flex beat Levrone
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: JP_RC on September 07, 2011, 12:56:09 PM
He looked much better younger and at a lighter weight


Later on added too much size and ruined his physique imo.....he looked the best at the 92 O.
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: RustyTrenbolona on September 07, 2011, 12:57:35 PM
double no homo

(http://i52.tinypic.com/2rwwajn.jpg)
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: Nails on September 07, 2011, 12:57:53 PM
(http://www.builtreport.com/munzer/009.jpg)
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: Wiggs on September 07, 2011, 12:59:18 PM
I am pretty sure Levrone beat Flex more times the Flex beat Levrone

Flex is  regarded for having one of the greatest physiques. Levrone has never been in that Conversation.
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: JP_RC on September 07, 2011, 12:59:37 PM
And this thread has the MOST impressive bb pics ever:

http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?topic=392853.0
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: biff on September 07, 2011, 01:01:28 PM
(http://ts4.mm.bing.net/images/thumbnail.aspx?q=1203648861443&id=56510b274a7e38c5488677192085be0f&url=http%3a%2f%2fkif.pl%2fwww%2fimages%2fstories%2f04.2011%2fzmarl_serge_nubret%2fnubret1%5b1%5d.jpg)

of course we must pay respect to the perfect physique of all times

this is a great shot because it embodies what bb should be...confidence without arrogance...poise...he knows he looks astounding, and it comes through in how he carries himself.
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: Sherief Shalaby on September 07, 2011, 01:03:05 PM
Many including myself and gh15 think Levrone was better then Flex, both at their peak, I think a 96 Arnold Class Levrone would smash a 93 Olympia Flex :P

i dont think AC 96 was levrone's very best.. paul dillett saw him off on that day lol.. sure paul was saying this because he was angry but still i think levrone's had some better shows like mr. olympia 95.. levrone himself complained that the lighting was bad on that day (AC 96)!!.. his best ever condition i think was at mr. olympia 92 but was a little small to consider it his best overall version!!..
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: Sherief Shalaby on September 07, 2011, 01:04:18 PM
Do I have to remind you all again?





yes this can be considered jay's most impressive shot!!..
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: Parker on September 07, 2011, 01:04:56 PM
Many including myself and gh15 think Levrone was better then Flex, both at their peak, I think a 96 Arnold Class Levrone would smash a 93 Olympia Flex :P
Until they turned around...sorry, it would have been a different game
(http://www.flexwheeler.org/pictures/flex-wheeler-3.jpg)
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: Sherief Shalaby on September 07, 2011, 01:07:26 PM
Until they turned around...sorry, it would have been a different game
(http://www.flexwheeler.org/pictures/flex-wheeler-3.jpg)

and this too could be flex best shot ever!..
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: Julio Ceasar on September 07, 2011, 01:07:31 PM
whatever else we say about the guys overall look, that is an unparalleled legshot


(http://ts4.mm.bing.guy-big.jpg)

maybe not the best, but one of my personal favorites...the thickness in the arms, chest and shoulders...just an awesome picture

Have u ever heard of P H O T O S H O P??
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: Sherief Shalaby on September 07, 2011, 01:11:49 PM
but if we are talking about the best bb pic. ever in general it must be this :o ;D
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: apply85 on September 07, 2011, 01:37:10 PM
Flex is  regarded for having one of the greatest physiques. Levrone has never been in that Conversation.

joke?  ???
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: Joe Roark on September 07, 2011, 06:50:46 PM
I am pretty sure Levrone beat Flex more times the Flex beat Levrone

Not so.
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: che on September 07, 2011, 06:55:17 PM
(http://www.schwarzenegger.it/mro/benfatto/fb208.jpg)
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: Wiggs on September 07, 2011, 06:56:21 PM
(http://www.schwarzenegger.it/mro/benfatto/fb208.jpg)

Beautiful. No homo
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: Earl1972 on September 07, 2011, 07:04:53 PM
these "best ever" threads always seem to contain a pic of the one and only Kevin Levrone 8)

if anybody was overrated it was Flex and shawn

flex was aesthetic but looked weak, Mr. Levrone had the best combo look of power and aesthetics

flex also had a thin chest and i hate that gap between his quad muscle and knee

shawn was too short and stalky and only competed once a year, making it easier for him to peak, he had no business beating flex, nasser, dillet, cormier when they were in decent shape

as for my favorite MARYLAND MUSCLE MACHINE, i prefer his amateur look when he was about 23

imagine being a college student looking like this :o :o :o :o



this show was in my hometown 20 years ago, i hate myself for missing it :'(

E
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: Pet shop boys on September 07, 2011, 07:45:09 PM
Okay lets see it closely:
(http://i54.tinypic.com/xwpc9.jpg)

Delts overpowering traps, triceps overpowering biceps, navel overpowering abs.....  Nah  dont like this pic.



WOOOSSHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: ChinoXL on September 07, 2011, 07:52:33 PM
Here it is. game, set, and match.


(http://i54.tinypic.com/xwpc9.jpg)

This era Levrone def was insane.  Maryland Muscle Machine!!
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: abijahmaniaco on September 07, 2011, 07:58:18 PM
he looked better with hair
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: 240_Iz_Nutz on September 07, 2011, 08:03:27 PM
There is a picture of Kevin that I haven't been able to find, but it was bad-ass. He was not all oiled up, looked real dry and cut. He was looking out the window of what I think was a hotel room. Anybody got that?
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: kiwiol on September 07, 2011, 08:29:09 PM
i dont think AC 96 was levrone's very best.. paul dillett saw him off on that day lol.. sure paul was saying this because he was angry but still i think levrone's had some better shows like mr. olympia 95..

Yep, he was holding a fair bit of water in the 96 AC and should've lost to Flex. He was in much better shape in the 92 Olympia and to a lesser extent, in the 94, 95 & 98 Olympia, the 94 AC and all of the 97 GP shows.

K Lo looked damn impressive at his best, but his biceps and BDB were so-so. Flex vs Kevin = apples and oranges.
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: MP on September 07, 2011, 08:34:45 PM
(http://www.corefitnessstrength.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/sergio-oliva.jpg)
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: MP on September 07, 2011, 08:37:10 PM
Platz.
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: MP on September 07, 2011, 08:38:31 PM
Arnold side chest. Take your pick of versions.

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jHpvl3F2v2c/ThuINaeQI2I/AAAAAAAAAfM/zHVPiD0QHHs/s400/Arnold-schwarzenegger-side-chest.jpg)

From the back ...

(http://fitnessuptodate.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Arnold-Classic-Workout-3D-geographical-map-on-his-back-04.jpg)
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: wild willie on September 07, 2011, 08:38:57 PM
Platz.
INSANE
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: wild willie on September 07, 2011, 08:39:37 PM
Until they turned around...sorry, it would have been a different game
(http://www.flexwheeler.org/pictures/flex-wheeler-3.jpg)
DAMN NEAR PERFECTION!
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: MP on September 07, 2011, 08:39:48 PM
(http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Px1ZhJ1X964/S5rmdKq_XVI/AAAAAAAACLc/4xIc7gKr-4M/lee-priest-tricep-shot_thumb%5B42%5D.jpg)
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: wild willie on September 07, 2011, 08:40:23 PM
(http://www.schwarzenegger.it/mro/benfatto/fb208.jpg)
talk about balance and proportion!
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: MP on September 07, 2011, 08:41:24 PM
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SOA99Aw8Juo/SVmiWtxbgQI/AAAAAAAAAD4/Tj-CQRdkKzg/s400/Rich_Gaspari_003.jpg)
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: wild willie on September 07, 2011, 08:41:52 PM
Does anyone have that shot of Rory with the long hair???

The guy has a small waist and crazy ass shoulders and full arms....how did he not turn pro???
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: wild willie on September 07, 2011, 08:43:52 PM
Arnold side chest. Take your pick of versions.

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jHpvl3F2v2c/ThuINaeQI2I/AAAAAAAAAfM/zHVPiD0QHHs/s400/Arnold-schwarzenegger-side-chest.jpg)

From the back ...

(http://fitnessuptodate.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Arnold-Classic-Workout-3D-geographical-map-on-his-back-04.jpg)
The absolute best side chest shot of all time!!! IMHO
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: MP on September 07, 2011, 08:44:29 PM
Yates ...

(http://extrastrong.ru/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/dorian-yates-big-back-big-lats-273x300.jpg)
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: cephissus on September 07, 2011, 08:47:18 PM
The black and white of flex that's already been posted, or the one of ron coleman with hair in the red tanktop, when he was younger.

I know there are a couple of others but I can't think of them right now.
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: MP on September 07, 2011, 08:50:15 PM
Gaspari lower back shots from back in the day ...

Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: Palpatine Q on September 07, 2011, 08:52:25 PM
Do I have to remind you all again?





Of what....how far down the shitter BBing has gone in the last 11 years??.....mission accomplished
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: MP on September 07, 2011, 08:52:38 PM
And the modern day freaks ...

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4kBE7wBClW4/TXjEP8ltdoI/AAAAAAAAHAI/cmrul1KVvFE/s1600/MarkusRuhl0.jpg)

(http://www.rippedworkouts.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/joel-stubbs-back-muscles.jpg)
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: kiwiol on September 07, 2011, 08:53:28 PM
Arnold looks better than everyone else, IMO.
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: apply85 on September 07, 2011, 08:54:53 PM
the back shot of ronnie... nothing even comes close to that
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: Palpatine Q on September 07, 2011, 08:59:02 PM
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SOA99Aw8Juo/SVmiWtxbgQI/AAAAAAAAAD4/Tj-CQRdkKzg/s400/Rich_Gaspari_003.jpg)

Makes Phil Heath look like Orville Burke  ::)

Never got the whole Gaspari thing
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: MP on September 07, 2011, 09:13:15 PM
Never got the whole Gaspari thing

One of the first to show super ripped and vascular conditioning throughout.
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: kiwiol on September 07, 2011, 09:16:21 PM
Makes Phil Heath look like Orville Burke  ::)

Never got the whole Gaspari thing

Ditto. The mid 80s to early 90s in bodybuilding was the same as the situation now - a few good pros here and there, but the field in general not as impressive as the guys from Arnold's era or from Dorian's time. Which is why I think it will get better again in a few years, since the trend seems to be cyclical like most things.
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: Palpatine Q on September 07, 2011, 09:16:52 PM
One of the first to show super ripped and vascular conditioning throughout.

I know....just didn't impress me personally. I always thought of him as a shitty K car all tarted up and Haney was a Corvette
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: MP on September 07, 2011, 09:23:14 PM
Fair enough, but when a "littler" guy can look impressive, I think they have accomplished something.

Just about anyone can bulk up.

Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: MP on September 07, 2011, 09:25:57 PM
Gotta give some props to Haney in this thread. A all around quality physique without going over the limit and bloating himself out.

(http://www.born2bbig.com/viewpic.php?im=images/profilepics/1152688509.jpg)
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: Palpatine Q on September 07, 2011, 09:27:08 PM
Fair enough, but when a "littler" guy can look impressive, I think they have accomplished something.

Just about anyone can bulk up.



No they can't....you have it exactly backwards.

anyone can diet....only a certain few can get huge and still look like something
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: littleboyblue on September 07, 2011, 09:29:44 PM
... Levrone looks pretty sick in fotos but having met him a few times in person ... he is not an imposing figure at all.  not nearly as wide as he looks in fotos either.  great physique, but not a monster.  pretty short.  5'7"-5'8" at best.
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: MP on September 07, 2011, 09:31:49 PM
No they can't....you have it exactly backwards.

anyone can diet....only a certain few can get huge and still look like something

Obviously, anyone huge and ripped (without the bloat) is impressive.

Sure, anyone can diet ... but only a select few can look truly impressive and imposing when dieted down. That's what I'm saying. If you're a smaller guy, it's very hard to stand next to bigger guys. Only a select few like Palumbo, Gaspari, Labrada, etc. could be so small and look so good.
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: MP on September 07, 2011, 09:34:37 PM
Need a few old school pics in here, too ...

(http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/images/2007/mahler109_c.jpg)

(http://gregsbodybuilding.yolasite.com/resources/larry_scott.jpg)
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: Palpatine Q on September 07, 2011, 09:36:46 PM
Obviously, anyone huge and ripped (without the bloat) is impressive.

Sure, anyone can diet ... but only a select few can look truly impressive and imposing when dieted down. That's what I'm saying. If you're a smaller guy, it's very hard to stand next to bigger guys. Only a select few like Palumbo, Gaspari, Labrada, etc. could be so small and look so good.

well we will disagree here....I was never a fan of any of the guys you mentioned...and Palumbo ??? he's a big dude
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: MP on September 07, 2011, 09:39:59 PM
Sorry, it's late. I meant Franco Columbu.
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: Palpatine Q on September 07, 2011, 09:41:14 PM
Need a few old school pics in here, too ...

(http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/images/2007/mahler109_c.jpg)

(http://gregsbodybuilding.yolasite.com/resources/larry_scott.jpg)

another one i don't see what the big deal was.
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: MP on September 07, 2011, 09:45:40 PM
Need a good Conan pic in here. Fuck this new Conan dweeb.

(http://starseeker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Arnold-Schwarzenegger-Conan.jpg)
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: Vince B on September 07, 2011, 09:47:32 PM
To me this is the best photo of a male bodybuilder. Taken in 1947 when Steve was 21 and Mr America.  
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: MP on September 07, 2011, 09:47:48 PM
another one i don't see what the big deal was.

I can see where Gaspari might not impress you.

However, are you talking about Reeves or Scott here?

I mean Reeves, come on. Way ahead of his time.

Scott, did anyone have his size arms during that time?
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: Iceman1981 on September 07, 2011, 09:48:14 PM
Yates ...

(http://extrastrong.ru/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/dorian-yates-big-back-big-lats-273x300.jpg)

Why post a Photoshopped pic?
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: MP on September 07, 2011, 09:49:37 PM
Sorry, is there an original of that one floating around?
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: Wiggs on September 07, 2011, 09:50:37 PM
Sorry, is there an original of that one floating around?

It's not shopped.
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: Iceman1981 on September 07, 2011, 09:50:54 PM
To me this is the best photo of a male bodybuilder. Taken in 1947 when Steve was 21 and Mr America.  

This pic of Sergio always reminded me of Steve in the exact pose.
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: Sherief Shalaby on September 07, 2011, 09:51:02 PM
The absolute best side chest shot of all time!!! IMHO

no it cant be!!.. his chest is nearly perfect here no doubt but it overpowers his shoulders clearly..
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: Iceman1981 on September 07, 2011, 09:53:24 PM
Sorry, is there an original of that one floating around?
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: Iceman1981 on September 07, 2011, 09:54:35 PM
It's not shopped.

Yes it is.
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: MP on September 07, 2011, 09:55:19 PM
Guess I need a new avatar now.  :'(
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: Sherief Shalaby on September 07, 2011, 09:58:45 PM
Ditto. The mid 80s to early 90s in bodybuilding was the same as the situation now - a few good pros here and there, but the field in general not as impressive as the guys from Arnold's era or from Dorian's time. Which is why I think it will get better again in a few years, since the trend seems to be cyclical like most things.

i dont think bb will be ever good again kiwi!!.. even if great bb appear fans dont give a big shit like before!.. just my opinion and i may be wrong of course..
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: Sherief Shalaby on September 07, 2011, 10:02:27 PM
No they can't....you have it exactly backwards.

anyone can diet....only a certain few can get huge and still look like something

but dont tell me any short small guy can diet and look like labrada!!.. big or small you still must have great genetics!!..

or you cant get the whole labrada thing too??..
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: POTA on September 07, 2011, 10:04:45 PM
Some of the best. Ones you've seen a million times, but for a reason.
(http://i51.tinypic.com/16aweu9.jpg)
(http://i55.tinypic.com/o94x36.jpg)
(http://i54.tinypic.com/2qw1kdc.jpg)
(http://i51.tinypic.com/9082zr.jpg)
(http://i56.tinypic.com/33nf6km.jpg)
(http://i53.tinypic.com/66kui1.jpg)
(http://i56.tinypic.com/2ynhv0o.jpg)
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: kiwiol on September 07, 2011, 10:13:23 PM
i dont think bb will be ever good again kiwi!!.. even if great bb appear fans dont give a big shit like before!.. just my opinion and i may be wrong of course..

It won't be like the 90s again, without the internet and only the mags to feed you what little news there is. That made things interesting and you could look forward to what was going to happen next. But with so much stuff online in terms of content (pics, vids, posts etc) and us endlessly discussing the same shit daily, it is going to get stale. Familiarity breeds contempt.

I think bodybuilding could go in another, parallel direction and be just as good/interesting if the pool of talent improves and the judging criteria changes to penalize things like guts and Synthol.

The guys have levelled out in terms of what mass they can add with all the drugs and training info out there. So unless something new comes along, like gene therapy, I think we might have the bodybuilders trying to be the best they can be with what they can achieve, viz. being 240-260 cut on the 5'9" and below guys, and maybe 10-20 lb heavier for the taller guys.
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: dragonfist on September 07, 2011, 10:15:38 PM
Some of the best. Ones you've seen a million times, but for a reason.
(http://i51.tinypic.com/16aweu9.jpg)
(http://i55.tinypic.com/o94x36.jpg)
(http://i54.tinypic.com/2qw1kdc.jpg)
(http://i51.tinypic.com/9082zr.jpg)
(http://i56.tinypic.com/33nf6km.jpg)
(http://i53.tinypic.com/66kui1.jpg)
(http://i56.tinypic.com/2ynhv0o.jpg)

Was with you til the Shawn Ray pic.  Had a great physique but that particular picture isn't up there.
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: GroinkTropin on September 07, 2011, 10:18:24 PM
DAMN NEAR PERFECTION!

No, it IS perfection. Still top 3 greatest pics of all time. Hands down.
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: Sherief Shalaby on September 07, 2011, 10:31:56 PM
Was with you til the Shawn Ray pic.  Had a great physique but that particular picture isn't up there.

yes it came with them as if you were watching some naked chicks pics then suddenly a man with a cock pic. appears!!..
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: gh15 on September 07, 2011, 10:41:20 PM
everything you fellas show is nice,, great bodybuild ,, but its not the best,, the best was withnessed for a period of 8 years,, few of them he wasnt in his best ,, but the years he was woudl be remembered as the best human being bodybuilder to ever walk earth,,

there will be storys written on this bodybuilder when all said and done,, he was truly an e.t,, he was a freak but a freak with class,, MASS WITH CLASS in a freak,, rare to see ,, youll never see this again ,, this is TRUE MUSCLE WHAT YOU ABOUT TO WITHNESS ,, TRUE REAL LEGIT MUSCLE!



gh15 approved
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: Sherief Shalaby on September 07, 2011, 10:44:08 PM
It won't be like the 90s again, without the internet and only the mags to feed you what little news there is. That made things interesting and you could look forward to what was going to happen next. But with so much stuff online in terms of content (pics, vids, posts etc) and us endlessly discussing the same shit daily, it is going to get stale. Familiarity breeds contempt.


totally agree with you regardingthe internet matter!!!..

http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?topic=393004.msg5544207#msg5544207
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: 99 Bananas on September 07, 2011, 10:45:50 PM
As far as freakish goes..

(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f228/thita16/Ronnie_Coleman_photo36.jpg)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_jKy6R4-ze60/TIk9GucwLoI/AAAAAAAAADE/h15cqlgmDkQ/s1600/ronnie_coleman_photo340_29818577.jpg)
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: gh15 on September 07, 2011, 10:46:31 PM
and this is what bodybuild at its best look like enhanced with everything but with legit muscle too as in FOUNDATION ,, this is how it look like philsulina...



gh15 approved
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: Sherief Shalaby on September 07, 2011, 10:58:28 PM
and this is what bodybuild at its best look like enhanced with everything but with legit muscle too as in FOUNDATION ,, this is how it look like philsulina...



gh15 approved

but dont you agree that he has some clear weak points (gyno/abs shape/poor calves) that it's hard with them to consider him the best ever?!!..
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: Wiggs on September 07, 2011, 11:00:38 PM
but dont you agree that he has some clear weak points (gyno/abs shape/poor calves) that it's hard with them to consider him the best ever?!!..

Gyno? Please...abs different look but nothing wrongs with them, calves, yes...Nasser is not in the same league, dont even try...
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: Sherief Shalaby on September 07, 2011, 11:04:43 PM
Gyno? Please...abs different look but nothing wrongs with them, calves, yes...Nasser is not in the same league, dont even try...

but i didnt say nasser was the best ever!!.. his NOC 95 version was close though..

call it a gyno or i dont know what but ronnie's lower chest just dont look good when he is relaxed..
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: Sherief Shalaby on September 07, 2011, 11:08:20 PM
look at ronnie's lower chest here at mr. olympia 98 (one of his best versions).. as i am saying when he is relaxed it doesnt look good at all..
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: Sherief Shalaby on September 07, 2011, 11:12:06 PM
nasser's best show imo,.. NOC 95!!..
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: Reeves on September 07, 2011, 11:13:37 PM
(http://www.bodybuildingdungeon.com/forums/attachments/old-school-pictures/11616d1195302012-steve-reeves-81279reeve-1-.jpg)

The one and only Steven Lester Reeves posing with (I believe) Lake Michigan in the background on the Chicago Side, 1947.
Now this, this is perfection.  Men envied him and women adored him.  Midgets like myself simply wanted to be like him.  Unequaled. 
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: hipolito mejia on September 08, 2011, 03:49:30 AM
This.

Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: Figo on September 08, 2011, 03:56:21 AM
(http://www.bodybuildingdungeon.com/forums/attachments/old-school-pictures/11616d1195302012-steve-reeves-81279reeve-1-.jpg)

The one and only Steven Lester Reeves posing with (I believe) Lake Michigan in the background on the Chicago Side, 1947.
Now this, this is perfection.  Men envied him and women adored him.  Midgets like myself simply wanted to be like him.  Unequaled. 
very impressive, but without the movie star looks, wouldnt have been half as famous
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: Dr Dutch on September 08, 2011, 04:20:07 AM
(http://www.bodybuildingdungeon.com/forums/attachments/old-school-pictures/11616d1195302012-steve-reeves-81279reeve-1-.jpg)

The one and only Steven Lester Reeves posing with (I believe) Lake Michigan in the background on the Chicago Side, 1947.
Now this, this is perfection.  Men envied him and women adored him.  Midgets like myself simply wanted to be like him.  Unequaled. 
beach body with a pretty face. Justin Bieber of the 40's...
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: ARNIE1947 on September 08, 2011, 05:11:47 AM
 8)
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: erics on September 08, 2011, 05:43:16 AM
everything you fellas show is nice,, great bodybuild ,, but its not the best,, the best was withnessed for a period of 8 years,, few of them he wasnt in his best ,, but the years he was woudl be remembered as the best human being bodybuilder to ever walk earth,,

I understand that based on the number of contests he won and the size and muscularity of his physique etc etc that he is the greatest. On that basis, I can't argue at all.

But to me, the fact his physique got worse each year means that he wasn't the best bodybuilder ever. A bodybuilder who doesn't understand how to craft his physique is to me, nothing more than a beefhead. Ronnie packed on the mass and it may have given him titles but it ruined his physique.

On that basis, guys like Zane and Ray are light years ahead of Ronnie.
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: Palpatine Q on September 08, 2011, 05:49:10 AM
beach body with a pretty face. Justin Bieber of the 40's...

I wouldn't go that far...but I'm not a big fan myself
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: Palpatine Q on September 08, 2011, 05:51:07 AM
but dont you agree that he has some clear weak points (gyno/abs shape/poor calves) that it's hard with them to consider him the best ever?!!..

wouldn't you agree that missing an ENTIRE BACK would make it hard to consider a BBer the best ever  :) ?
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: Jaime on September 08, 2011, 06:20:01 AM
(http://www.professionalmuscle.com/forums/attachments/members-photos/5292d1123249484-ultimate-bodybuilding-gallery-roy1.jpg)
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-STHQw4YyXvQ/TbABoUnTtyI/AAAAAAAAGt8/DRwgzEih9Jw/s640/serge+nubret2.jpg)

Height, balance, aesthetics.
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: RustyTrenbolona on September 08, 2011, 06:22:13 AM
how its done


(http://i52.tinypic.com/168ueso.jpg)

Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: wild willie on September 08, 2011, 06:25:33 AM
Sorry, is there an original of that one floating around?
the original one that is not photo shopped......is still very mind numbing.
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: JP_RC on September 08, 2011, 06:35:12 AM
This pic of Sergio always reminded me of Steve in the exact pose.

Never seen that one before.
Thanks.
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: BiGHer on September 08, 2011, 06:48:19 AM
(http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Px1ZhJ1X964/S5rmdKq_XVI/AAAAAAAACLc/4xIc7gKr-4M/lee-priest-tricep-shot_thumb%5B42%5D.jpg)

400 mgs of deca...  ::)
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: kreator on September 08, 2011, 08:47:03 AM
 :)
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: Sherief Shalaby on September 08, 2011, 08:54:59 AM
wouldn't you agree that missing an ENTIRE BACK would make it hard to consider a BBer the best ever  :) ?

sure i agree and this is the ONLY reason why nasser can't be considered the best ever..
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: Iceman1981 on September 08, 2011, 10:25:46 AM
everything you fellas show is nice,, great bodybuild ,, but its not the best,, the best was withnessed for a period of 8 years,, few of them he wasnt in his best ,, but the years he was woudl be remembered as the best human being bodybuilder to ever walk earth,,

there will be storys written on this bodybuilder when all said and done,, he was truly an e.t,, he was a freak but a freak with class,, MASS WITH CLASS in a freak,, rare to see ,, youll never see this again ,, this is TRUE MUSCLE WHAT YOU ABOUT TO WITHNESS ,, TRUE REAL LEGIT MUSCLE!



gh15 approved

http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?topic=394058.msg5561507#msg5561507
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: Hulkster on September 08, 2011, 07:09:32 PM
that video, much like the 99 clips that the nuthuggers claim are faked, is unreal.

no one can touch that physique.

not dorian 93, not cutler, not anyone.
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: BILL ANVIL on September 08, 2011, 07:22:19 PM
Have u ever heard of P H O T O S H O P??


That picture is NOT photoshopped moron. Shows how much you know about this bodybuilding thing
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: Adam86 on September 08, 2011, 07:26:04 PM
 :)
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: Nirvana on September 08, 2011, 07:39:32 PM
U
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: Nirvana on September 08, 2011, 07:40:49 PM
another of Raul Dillet
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: Nirvana on September 08, 2011, 07:41:36 PM
U
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: Nirvana on September 08, 2011, 07:47:07 PM
Yates ...

(http://extrastrong.ru/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/dorian-yates-big-back-big-lats-273x300.jpg)
Ronnie even wins the photoshop round
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: trapz101 on September 08, 2011, 07:51:00 PM
Gyno? Please...abs different look but nothing wrongs with them, calves, yes...Nasser is not in the same league, dont even try...

if there's one thing about ronnie that i did not like would be his abs..
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: Sherief Shalaby on September 08, 2011, 08:25:40 PM
one of the wizard's best shots 8)
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: berblexer on September 08, 2011, 11:55:06 PM
this
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: Dr Dutch on September 09, 2011, 12:41:38 AM
Do you shop those pics yourself ?
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: berblexer on September 09, 2011, 12:43:39 AM
Do you shop those pics yourself ?

yes, for the lolz
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: johnny1 on September 09, 2011, 01:27:05 AM
Surprised nobody's yet put this one up my 2 cents on one the best ever BB pics...and remember that shot was taken 39 YEARS AGO............
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: johnny1 on September 09, 2011, 01:29:16 AM
This one is up there as well 40 YEARS AGO...
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: Dr Dutch on September 09, 2011, 01:32:47 AM
yes, for the lolz
LOL
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: NarcissisticDeity on September 09, 2011, 01:43:31 AM
one of the wizard's best shots 8)

Of all the shots you could pick from you're claiming this is one of his best?  ???

This is by far one of his best showings and his best shots and probably among the best in this shot in the history of professional bodybuilding.
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: NarcissisticDeity on September 09, 2011, 01:50:18 AM
I wont say these are the best pics of all time but certainly very iconic
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: NarcissisticDeity on September 09, 2011, 01:51:35 AM
One of Paul's most impressive
Title: Re: Best BB pic of all time
Post by: Sherief Shalaby on September 09, 2011, 01:52:32 AM
Of all the shots you could pick from you're claiming this is one of his best?  ???

This is by far one of his best showings and his best shots and probably among the best in this shot in the history of professional bodybuilding.

i agree with you,.. this ho (huston 95) and NOC the same year were probably hi best ever!!..