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Title: Mike Francois - was going to be a priest before becoming a bb
Post by: dyslexic on July 28, 2013, 01:00:17 AM



Title: Re: Mike Francois ~
Post by: tommywishbone on July 28, 2013, 01:09:43 AM
Crazy muscle. Medialis just poured over his knees. Could have been legendary. Stood next to him when I was a real 255 and I felt like a runt.
Title: Re: Mike Francois ~
Post by: oldtimer1 on July 28, 2013, 05:50:59 AM
Had the potential to be one of the best of all time. To bad his health failed.
Title: Re: Mike Francois ~
Post by: JasonH on July 28, 2013, 05:55:44 AM
Good powerlifter as well - didn't he squat and deadlift over 700lbs?
Title: Re: Mike Francois ~
Post by: affeman on July 28, 2013, 05:59:58 AM
Good Christian and family man too.
Title: Re: Mike Francois ~
Post by: Archer77 on July 28, 2013, 06:03:25 AM
One of my favorites
Title: Re: Mike Francois ~
Post by: yates fan on July 28, 2013, 06:05:22 AM
also puts on a real quality n.p.c. show,treats all the competitors great!
Title: Re: Mike Francois ~
Post by: DroppingPlates on July 28, 2013, 06:21:12 AM
Good Christian and family man too.

A good Christian is a dead one
Title: Re: Mike Francois ~
Post by: DroppingPlates on July 28, 2013, 06:38:59 AM
Hey look everybody, it's the pedophile! Making extreme statements so he can seem really cool and get the attention he craves! Gee, I wonder how long before he comes back with a reference to homosexuality or child molestation?

Hi stalker, how's life? Oh wait, you don't have one ::)
Title: Re: Mike Francois ~
Post by: ukjeff on July 28, 2013, 06:47:52 AM
Mam, Dropping Turds is always right there with a brilliant retort! What a cool pedophile!
Evidence please or STFU.
Title: Re: Mike Francois ~
Post by: ukjeff on July 28, 2013, 07:01:28 AM
How about you eat shit and die?

Nice comeback you lightweight prick.

So , you have zero evidence to back up you pedo allegations.

What a c*nt.
Title: Re: Mike Francois ~
Post by: The Abdominal Snoman on July 28, 2013, 10:29:06 AM
Crazy quads
Title: Re: Mike Francois ~
Post by: viking1 on July 28, 2013, 10:32:58 AM
He was great for the sport: Good Looking(no homo), Great Speaker, No thug attitude, Attractive wife, etc....        Not the grapefruit bloated shit we see today.
Title: Re: Mike Francois ~
Post by: wild willie on July 28, 2013, 10:36:13 AM
A good Christian is a dead one
::)
Title: Re: Mike Francois ~
Post by: NarcissisticDeity on July 28, 2013, 10:38:05 AM
 :o
Title: Re: Mike Francois ~
Post by: Ronnie Rep on July 28, 2013, 10:39:25 AM
He was great! Remember when he beat Flex at the Arnold in 95!
Title: Re: Mike Francois ~
Post by: BDsauce on July 28, 2013, 10:44:19 AM
Crazy quads
(http://www.nowhavefun.com/celebritypictures/d/157794-1/20+Mike+Francois+pic.jpg)
Title: Re: Mike Francois ~
Post by: DroppingPlates on July 28, 2013, 11:05:01 AM
::)

Stop the hating, bro :D
Title: Re: Mike Francois ~
Post by: Parker on July 28, 2013, 11:18:47 AM
Had he not gotten sick, I think he would have become Mr. O...whether he would have toppled Ronnie or not, I think he would have beaten Jay...And possibly the 2000-2001, 2004 Ronnie.
Title: Re: Mike Francois ~
Post by: bigkid on July 28, 2013, 11:42:28 AM
Insane genetics.  Would have been one of the best IMO.
Title: Re: Mike Francois ~
Post by: The Abdominal Snoman on July 28, 2013, 11:45:49 AM
Had he not gotten sick, I think he would have become Mr. O...whether he would have toppled Ronnie or not, I think he would have beaten Jay...And possibly the 2000-2001, 2004 Ronnie.

much better flowing Physique than Jay's. Jay never would have been Mr. Olympia with Francois around...
Title: Re: Mike Francois ~
Post by: arce1988 on July 28, 2013, 04:12:41 PM
 lower abs were very good
Title: Re: Mike Francois ~
Post by: Mr Anabolic on July 28, 2013, 05:06:28 PM
:o

Dense as fuck!
Title: Re: Mike Francois ~
Post by: oldtimer1 on July 28, 2013, 05:21:04 PM
Look at these bloated guys competing today and look at that back shot of Francois.
Title: Re: Mike Francois ~
Post by: NarcissisticDeity on July 28, 2013, 05:22:23 PM
 :o
Title: Re: Mike Francois ~
Post by: bebop396 on July 28, 2013, 05:22:49 PM
In those days Mike was the only that could could compete with Dorian as far as Density of muscle, was concerned
Title: Re: Mike Francois ~
Post by: NarcissisticDeity on July 28, 2013, 05:39:11 PM
 :o
Title: Re: Mike Francois ~
Post by: Marty Champions on July 28, 2013, 05:48:12 PM
roided to the max what a loser
Title: Re: Mike Francois ~
Post by: DroppingPlates on July 28, 2013, 05:50:42 PM
roided to the max what a loser

Hi Uberman
Title: Re: Mike Francois ~
Post by: US MUSL on July 28, 2013, 06:06:06 PM
I was at the 1995 Arnold. Although Mike looked great onstage and deserved to win, he looked a little uneasy being in the spotlight. I couldn't see him winning the O, too many other great bodybuilders in that era.
Title: Re: Mike Francois ~
Post by: tommywishbone on July 28, 2013, 06:06:26 PM
 :)
Title: Re: Mike Francois ~
Post by: Coach is Back! on July 28, 2013, 06:37:08 PM
Trained with Louie Simmons at Westside in his off season.
Title: Re: Mike Francois ~
Post by: old-school-lifter on July 28, 2013, 06:59:28 PM
mike had a great physique but no way could he compare to Dorian in density

dorian was alot thicker than Mike also

rumor was that Mike was a closet homosexual,  the rumor was there was  an anaesthesiologist in texas who supplied mike with GH/steroids in exchange for ahem, favors

chris aceto worked with Mike
Title: Re: Mike Francois ~
Post by: Hurricane Beef ! on July 28, 2013, 07:04:01 PM
mike had a great physique but no way could he compare to Dorian in density

dorian was alot thicker than Mike also

rumor was that Mike was a closet homosexual,  the rumor was there was  an anaesthesiologist in texas who supplied mike with GH/steroids in exchange for ahem, favors

chris aceto worked with Mike

Bullshit.

THE BEEF
Title: Re: Mike Francois ~
Post by: O.Z. on July 28, 2013, 08:40:23 PM
He was great for the sport: Good Looking(no homo), Great Speaker, No thug attitude, Attractive wife, etc....        Not the grapefruit bloated shit we see today.

true this and epic lean face
Title: Re: Mike Francois ~
Post by: Rhino on July 28, 2013, 08:46:57 PM
Is he still here?
Title: Re: Mike Francois ~
Post by: Parker on July 28, 2013, 09:05:15 PM
mike had a great physique but no way could he compare to Dorian in density

dorian was alot thicker than Mike also

rumor was that Mike was a closet homosexual,  the rumor was there was  an anaesthesiologist in texas who supplied mike with GH/steroids in exchange for ahem, favors

chris aceto worked with Mike
Mike was just getting his run in, and he was thick, and to me he had a better flow than Dorian..I think he had that density plus better muscle shape.
Title: Re: Mike Francois ~
Post by: Desolate on July 28, 2013, 11:19:12 PM
Didn't he have to have his colon removed?

Has to do his business in a bag. Gross.
Title: Re: Mike Francois ~
Post by: BDsauce on July 28, 2013, 11:27:04 PM
Secret to getting big
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NLtxFx-fW2o/TmFh2C4wEYI/AAAAAAAAGoY/0BlahPo6Vxc/s1600/Francois%2B%25287e01f17a%2529ok.jpg)
Title: Re: Mike Francois ~
Post by: BDsauce on July 28, 2013, 11:28:20 PM
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eDAED7vbtrM/TmFhgU6kMgI/AAAAAAAAGnQ/dFQutuCYP7k/s1600/2c4b86efok.jpg)
Title: Re: Mike Francois ~
Post by: bebop396 on July 29, 2013, 12:45:00 AM
He always had trouble coming in shredded for shows...He was always a favorite of mine...To bad his career did not last...
Title: Re: Mike Francois ~
Post by: Bevo on July 29, 2013, 02:14:58 AM
Physique wise Francois is better but at thier best who is better between Eddie Robinson, Mike and Prince since they kind of have similar physiques?
Title: Re: Mike Francois ~
Post by: falco on July 29, 2013, 02:36:00 AM
(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=486337.0;attach=527910;image)

Interesting choice pic:

First one had kidney failure, the other Crohn's desease and the other was dead at young age.
Title: Re: Mike Francois ~
Post by: falco on July 29, 2013, 02:37:19 AM
Another one:

(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=486337.0;attach=528054;image)
Title: Re: Mike Francois ~
Post by: MORTALCOIL on July 29, 2013, 02:40:54 AM
Physique wise Francois is better but at thier best who is better between Eddie Robinson, Mike and Prince since they kind of have similar physiques?

Francois wasn't exactly a conditioning expert but he had a good run while Robinson and Prince had what? one or two decent showings.
Title: Re: Mike Francois ~
Post by: Bevo on July 29, 2013, 02:42:13 AM
(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=486337.0;attach=527910;image)

Interesting choice pic:

First one had kidney failure, the other Crohn's desease and the other was dead at young age.

Thinking the same thing haha
Title: Re: Mike Francois ~
Post by: missile on July 29, 2013, 03:27:14 AM
A good Christian is a dead one

Helloo Mr. Pedobear! 
Title: Re: Mike Francois ~
Post by: galain on July 29, 2013, 05:48:06 AM
Why did he not place higher at his Olympia showing? I can't quite remember who was in the lineup ahead of him that year....Dorian, Wheeler, Nasser....who else?
Title: Re: Mike Francois ~
Post by: MORTALCOIL on July 29, 2013, 05:53:16 AM
Why did he not place higher at his Olympia showing? I can't quite remember who was in the lineup ahead of him that year....Dorian, Wheeler, Nasser....who else?

He competed three times at the 'O: 95/96/97. Monster fields. Yates, Ray, Dillet, Nasser, Levrone, Flex, etc.....Being top 10 back then was something.
Title: Re: Mike Francois ~
Post by: LurkerNoMore on July 29, 2013, 05:59:47 AM
Had the potential to be one of the best of all time. To bad his health failed.

Munzer's quads appear to be much bigger than Mike's in this photo.
Title: Re: Mike Francois ~
Post by: Mr Anabolic on July 29, 2013, 06:17:21 AM
I met him in the early 90's... very humble and easy going guy.  It's sad what happened to him.  He had 90% of his colon removed.
Title: Re: Mike Francois ~
Post by: falco on September 02, 2013, 03:51:03 AM
(http://www.bodybuilders.gr/competitions/2013/arnold-sports-festival/arnold-2013-meet-and-greet_24.jpg)
Title: Re: Mike Francois ~
Post by: falco on September 02, 2013, 03:54:24 AM
(http://www.fitness-online.by/forum/uploads/post-4-1204478482.jpg)
Title: Re: Mike Francois ~
Post by: Ronnie Rep on September 02, 2013, 11:08:46 AM
Prefer Mikes physique to Dorians!
Title: Re: Mike Francois ~
Post by: arce1988 on September 02, 2013, 02:44:05 PM
 mike was opposite of most    his abs actually got better at the bottom
Title: Re: Mike Francois ~
Post by: JayLS1-327 on September 02, 2013, 03:06:35 PM
The human forklift.
Title: Re: Mike Francois ~
Post by: oldtimer1 on September 02, 2013, 03:09:36 PM
Great bodybuilder. To bad his health failed him. He had the potential to be the best. I heard he was considering being a priest prior to getting involved in bodybuilding.
Title: Re: Mike Francois ~
Post by: usmcdevildoc on September 02, 2013, 05:07:49 PM
mike had a great physique but no way could he compare to Dorian in density

dorian was alot thicker than Mike also

rumor was that Mike was a closet homosexual,  the rumor was there was  an anaesthesiologist in texas who supplied mike with GH/steroids in exchange for ahem, favors

chris aceto worked with Mike

1-- Never knew MF, and certainly not condemning him, but I did know the anesthesiologist. The rumors were very accurate. The anesthesiologist was a flamer. Enough said. Just set the record 'straight'. Lol
2-- It is too bad he had to have a colectomy for his Crohn's disease. Now adays he might have been treated medically-- Tysabri.
3-- He kind of reminds me of Centopani. They both need a priest's robe... MF really aged.

DOC
Lift, fuck, make money
Title: Re: Mike Francois ~
Post by: anabolichalo on September 02, 2013, 05:10:27 PM
roided to the max what a loser
jealous bitch
Title: Re: Mike Francois ~
Post by: sancho ed on September 02, 2013, 11:35:33 PM
remember the first time i saw a pics of him was in a musclemag mid 90's doing a lat spread in a tank top....to this day when i see that pics i'm like daaaaam! cant find that pics...

Title: Re: Mike Francois ~
Post by: POB on September 02, 2013, 11:37:12 PM
mike was opposite of most    his abs actually got better at the bottom

Lots of roman chair work?
Title: Re: Mike Francois ~
Post by: DroppingPlates on September 03, 2013, 03:34:03 AM
Lots of roman chair work?

Please say that was a joke
Title: Re: Mike Francois ~
Post by: old-school-lifter on September 03, 2013, 05:32:28 PM
1-- Never knew MF, and certainly not condemning him, but I did know the anesthesiologist. The rumors were very accurate. The anesthesiologist was a flamer. Enough said. Just set the record 'straight'. Lol
2-- It is too bad he had to have a colectomy for his Crohn's disease. Now adays he might have been treated medically-- Tysabri.
3-- He kind of reminds me of Centopani. They both need a priest's robe... MF really aged.

DOC
Lift, fuck, make money


yes the aneasthelogist used to give guys a lot of  "LIP" so the stories go, i think Mike did partake in the gay for steroids
Title: Re: Mike Francois ~
Post by: NarcissisticDeity on September 03, 2013, 05:38:08 PM
remember the first time i saw a pics of him was in a musclemag mid 90's doing a lat spread in a tank top....to this day when i see that pics i'm like daaaaam! cant find that pics...



This one?
Title: Re: Mike Francois ~
Post by: jude2 on September 03, 2013, 05:40:13 PM
He was very massive back in the day and had a good look to him.
Title: Re: Mike Francois ~
Post by: The Ugly on September 03, 2013, 05:40:55 PM
I remember an old issue of Flex, Mike training back with Dorian. I gotta say, they had equally thick backs.
Title: Re: Mike Francois ~
Post by: NarcissisticDeity on September 03, 2013, 05:42:19 PM
yes the aneasthelogist used to give guys a lot of  "LIP" so the stories go, i think Mike did partake in the gay for steroids

Seriously? The guy is still married to the same woman for 18 years and has two children . You people will believe anything
Title: Re: Mike Francois ~
Post by: NarcissisticDeity on September 03, 2013, 05:47:21 PM
I remember an old issue of Flex, Mike training back with Dorian. I gotta say, they had equally thick backs.

I would say equally wide but not thick
Title: Re: Mike Francois ~
Post by: jude2 on September 03, 2013, 05:55:20 PM
I would say equally wide but not thick

[/quote yeah but way better arms.
Title: Re: Mike Francois ~
Post by: NarcissisticDeity on September 03, 2013, 05:56:56 PM
I would say equally wide but not thick

[/quote yeah but way better arms.

And Quads  ;D
Title: Re: Mike Francois ~
Post by: cswol on September 03, 2013, 07:45:06 PM
big right here offseason look
Title: Re: Mike Francois ~
Post by: njflex on September 03, 2013, 07:46:28 PM
big right here offseason look
i remember that pic huuggeee..muscle hanging off fr/side/back.
Title: Re: Mike Francois ~
Post by: sean on September 03, 2013, 08:52:00 PM
big right here offseason look

And the reason we dont see as much of this now, is simple: these guys dont train like animals. They dont use the so-called "high risk exercises" ie, squats, deads, bench as their base.  Video's of current top guys training are impossible for me to watch and I hope newbies aren't following their direction. And the magazines continue to perpetuate these myths that you'll tear a pec benching. You'll get hurt doing real squats. And you'll get a big waist and ass from deadlifts.. Whatever.. Don't do these exercises and you'll be plain weak and look it to.
Title: Re: Mike Francois ~
Post by: sancho ed on September 05, 2013, 11:39:25 PM
This one?


lol thats the one! just unreal....
Title: Re: Mike Francois ~
Post by: sancho ed on September 05, 2013, 11:42:32 PM
the only guy that can compete with dorian on lat spread......actually thought mikes bdb was better then dorians...