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Title: The best Bodybuilder of all time ?
Post by: Pet shop boys on April 18, 2014, 06:45:36 AM
Should it be someone that worldwide is perceived as having the ideal physique ?

If so,  does Frank Zane (3X MR.O ) ....takes that tittle?




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Title: Re: The best Bodybuilder of all time ?
Post by: JasonH on April 18, 2014, 06:52:44 AM
Should it be someone that worldwide is perceived as having the ideal physique ?

Over the years when I spoken to guys in the gym about who has their ideal physique and who they would most want to look like, regardless of Olympia wins or fame in bodybuilding, this guy comes up time and time again more than anyone:

(http://body-world.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/BobParis2.jpg)
Title: Re: The best Bodybuilder of all time ?
Post by: TheShape. on April 18, 2014, 06:55:54 AM
This is how it goes for me:

Natural Build: Steve Reeves/ Early Reg Park

Juiced: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Larry Scott, Serge Nubret

Super Juiced: Ronnie Coleman, Kevin Leverone
Title: Re: The best Bodybuilder of all time ?
Post by: Simple Simon on April 18, 2014, 06:58:40 AM
(http://www.pwnfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/branch-warren-guest-posing-2013.jpg)
Title: Re: The best Bodybuilder of all time ?
Post by: Grape Ape on April 18, 2014, 06:59:35 AM
Hard to define a good bodybuilder, since most of their look, outside of condition, is out of their control.
Title: Re: The best Bodybuilder of all time ?
Post by: TIRANA2005 on April 18, 2014, 06:59:39 AM
   ARNOLD
Title: Re: The best Bodybuilder of all time ?
Post by: Pet shop boys on April 18, 2014, 07:12:48 AM
FUCK OUTTA HERE WITH THE TWINK PARADE


COLEMAN #1!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!




Maybe..... but compared to Frank Zane; in a popular survey Ronnie will be lucky if he gets 5% of what guys aspire to look like and woman desire to have.

Interesting Enough Zane is a Mr.O too.



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Title: Re: The best Bodybuilder of all time ?
Post by: The Scott on April 18, 2014, 07:18:26 AM
Natural:  Reeves.  Park.

Drugs:  Arnold.  Zane.  Paris.

Title: Re: The best Bodybuilder of all time ?
Post by: FermiDirac on April 18, 2014, 07:20:16 AM
(http://www.pwnfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/branch-warren-guest-posing-2013.jpg)

Offseason hobgoblin of peace.
Title: Re: The best Bodybuilder of all time ?
Post by: The Scott on April 18, 2014, 07:21:49 AM
natural ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Those two were.  It really does no good to say they were not to salve your own use, young man.  ;D
Title: Re: The best Bodybuilder of all time ?
Post by: Antonio fella on April 18, 2014, 07:22:39 AM
Arnuldo Shuresenfegel
Title: Re: The best Bodybuilder of all time ?
Post by: Mr Anabolic on April 18, 2014, 07:24:42 AM
Over the years when I spoken to guys in the gym about who has their ideal physique and who they would most want to look like, regardless of Olympia wins or fame in bodybuilding, this guy comes up time and time again more than anyone:

(http://body-world.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/BobParis2.jpg)

Overall, combined with his looks (no homo), I agree.  The only minor flaws he had was that his torso was a bit too long and his chest was short.
Title: Re: The best Bodybuilder of all time ?
Post by: Papper on April 18, 2014, 07:25:20 AM
I thought it was common knowledge that Phil Heath is the greatest of all time?
Title: Re: The best Bodybuilder of all time ?
Post by: FermiDirac on April 18, 2014, 07:27:11 AM
I thought it was common knowledge that Phil Heath is the greatest of all time?


Courtesy dictates that the great one should only be referred to as "The Gift".
Title: Re: The best Bodybuilder of all time ?
Post by: TheShape. on April 18, 2014, 07:29:56 AM
natural ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

You're just mad because he had 18" arms.  ;D
(http://www.davidgentle.com/images/reevesthree.jpg)
Title: Re: The best Bodybuilder of all time ?
Post by: d0nny2600 on April 18, 2014, 07:43:10 AM
Natural:  Reeves.  Park.

Drugs:  Arnold.  Zane.  Paris.


Reg Park was far from natural
Title: Re: The best Bodybuilder of all time ?
Post by: SquatsRule on April 18, 2014, 07:44:52 AM
I always thought Serge Nubret had the ideal physique.
Title: Re: The best Bodybuilder of all time ?
Post by: bigmc on April 18, 2014, 07:47:02 AM
I always thought Serge Nubret had the ideal physique.

this

perfect blend of size and shape
Title: Re: The best Bodybuilder of all time ?
Post by: dyslexic on April 18, 2014, 07:53:11 AM
(http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x263/timeamajorova/gregkovacs_zps5cf49d57.jpg) (http://s183.photobucket.com/user/timeamajorova/media/gregkovacs_zps5cf49d57.jpg.html)
Title: Re: The best Bodybuilder of all time ?
Post by: d0nny2600 on April 18, 2014, 07:57:35 AM
(http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x263/timeamajorova/gregkovacs_zps5cf49d57.jpg) (http://s183.photobucket.com/user/timeamajorova/media/gregkovacs_zps5cf49d57.jpg.html)
Ripped, Vascular, Tight Waist...great aesthetics - Ideal physique.
Title: Re: The best Bodybuilder of all time ?
Post by: Mr Anabolic on April 18, 2014, 07:57:57 AM
(http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x263/timeamajorova/gregkovacs_zps5cf49d57.jpg) (http://s183.photobucket.com/user/timeamajorova/media/gregkovacs_zps5cf49d57.jpg.html)

Another pathetic crash and burn.  Funny when you think about how much hype this guy received.
Title: Re: The best Bodybuilder of all time ?
Post by: FermiDirac on April 18, 2014, 08:05:45 AM
Ripped, Vascular, Tight Waist...great aesthetics - Ideal physique.

Ah, the PPP

Poon
Pulling
Physique

Title: Re: The best Bodybuilder of all time ?
Post by: Pet shop boys on April 18, 2014, 08:17:45 AM
so joe average gets to decide who is the best mr o  ::)

Wrong.

The best bodybuilder is someone that based on his physique, the MAJORITY of people think is what a muscular man should look like.


Btw, Who knows what a Mr.Olympia is? Ask you brother,sister,boss etc .... NOBODY

Hell, even Arnold and Lou call themselves Mr.Universe champs rather than Mr.O when speaking to the masses.


Things you should not overlook :


1-Zane can be the best of both world  the best BB by popular definition, and "an attainable physique" by the eyes of the die hard fan Bodybuilder"

2-The ideal physique for the mainstream/masses  

3-and yet an elite Bodybuilder given his Mr.Universe and Mr.O tittles.

(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=531442.0;attach=561781;image)

WOOOSSSSHHHHHHHHHHH
Title: Re: The best Bodybuilder of all time ?
Post by: forillagorilla on April 18, 2014, 09:08:32 AM
Reg Park was far from natural

Really Danny? You know this ?? You pussies never cease to amaze me. So you have a shitty little physique - deal with it and stop the gay ass whining. PLENTY of people can build the physique Reg had natural. Just not shitbags with garbage genetics. If you can't build muscle and can't see your abs naturally your genes are inferior.. If you do nothing to rectify this - then YOU are inferior..
Title: Re: The best Bodybuilder of all time ?
Post by: wolfrittner on April 18, 2014, 09:11:31 AM
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Title: Re: The best Bodybuilder of all time ?
Post by: polychronopolous on April 18, 2014, 09:11:51 AM
'99 Coleman or '74 Arnold
Title: Re: The best Bodybuilder of all time ?
Post by: Simple Simon on April 18, 2014, 09:12:23 AM
'99 Coleman or '74 Arnold
2013 ESFitness
Title: Re: The best Bodybuilder of all time ?
Post by: SuperTed on April 18, 2014, 09:15:08 AM
(http://musclemecca.com/imported-images/2008/12/Palumbo_2-1.jpg)
Title: Re: The best Bodybuilder of all time ?
Post by: wolfrittner on April 18, 2014, 09:17:13 AM
2013 ESFitness
Yep! He told us!
Title: Re: The best Bodybuilder of all time ?
Post by: wes on April 18, 2014, 09:20:30 AM
`83 Samir

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N0Z2CJ_QOjQ/UD2e0MA9dXI/AAAAAAAABE0/eZF9z4MorWU/s1600/samir-bannout-Mr-Olympia-beach.jpg)

(http://www.bodybuildingdungeon.com/forums/attachments/old-school-pictures/2132d1135545204-samir-bannout-samir-benout-1.jpg)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DmbmVL__cgU/T5hTNVQ7vnI/AAAAAAAABcw/WqZnhjYr9Mk/s1600/Mr.+Olympia+83+Samir+Bannout!a.jpg)

(https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTKKtlqquKv6Ogmtf-bVCG5W9t6A4jayCTooDs25SuKB6YzLk1g)
Title: Re: The best Bodybuilder of all time ?
Post by: wes on April 18, 2014, 09:21:24 AM
^^^NO WEAK POINTS^^^
Title: Re: The best Bodybuilder of all time ?
Post by: dr.chimps on April 18, 2014, 09:24:36 AM
^^^NO WEAK POINTS^^^
Mustache could be fuller.   
Title: Re: The best Bodybuilder of all time ?
Post by: wolfrittner on April 18, 2014, 09:25:08 AM
Client of ESFitness: 2014 Mr. SWEETSPOT  
Title: Re: The best Bodybuilder of all time ?
Post by: polychronopolous on April 18, 2014, 09:25:53 AM
2013 ESFitness

THE best kept secret in bodybuilding
Title: Re: The best Bodybuilder of all time ?
Post by: wolfrittner on April 18, 2014, 09:27:20 AM
THE best kept secret in bodybuilding
:D :D
Title: Re: The best Bodybuilder of all time ?
Post by: Papper on April 18, 2014, 09:27:55 AM
Courtesy dictates that the great one should only be referred to as "The Gift".

I'm sorry..  "The gift"  ;D
Title: Re: The best Bodybuilder of all time ?
Post by: the trainer on April 18, 2014, 09:28:22 AM
Best bodybuilder of all time it does not get better than this.

(http://forum.bodybuilding.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4073181&d=1327372072)
Title: Re: The best Bodybuilder of all time ?
Post by: wes on April 18, 2014, 09:29:00 AM
Mustache could be fuller.   
C`mon Doc,that`s a mature 70`s porno stache if there ever was one. 
Title: Re: The best Bodybuilder of all time ?
Post by: wolfrittner on April 18, 2014, 09:31:03 AM
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Title: Re: The best Bodybuilder of all time ?
Post by: dyslexic on April 18, 2014, 09:35:44 AM
She's kind of new on the scene.


Doesn't have the money for a boob-job so she's not gonna waste her time wearing a Bikini Top....


(http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x263/timeamajorova/jaycutleret_zps7aea3874.jpg) (http://s183.photobucket.com/user/timeamajorova/media/jaycutleret_zps7aea3874.jpg.html)
Title: Re: The best Bodybuilder of all time ?
Post by: Melkor on April 18, 2014, 09:36:49 AM
I don't think somebody like Zane should be considered best bodybuilder of all time simply because he has the physique that "normal" people relate to most.

If the question was what is the greatest male physique of all time then maybe guys like Zane could be near the top. But personally I believe a bodybuilder should carry more muscle mass than Zane while maintaining good conditioning, symmetry, balance etc. Doesn't need to be a mass monster either by the way.

I would say Lee Haney got the balance just right. A lot of mass but maintained a very symmetrical look with no bloated gut. Rounding out the top three would be Sir Ronnie Coleman (during his earlier years - around 1999) and as much as I hate to say it, Flex Wheeler (synthol aside, has there ever been a better responder to drugs than this guy)?

(https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSf_vnnRBn7GpOCkLaEnQN3bvn39jHUsQRYVOEllCR7qNfyHin2)   (http://musclemecca.com/imported-images/2010/05/1999mrolympia1232009083-1.jpg)
Title: Re: The best Bodybuilder of all time ?
Post by: dr.chimps on April 18, 2014, 09:38:15 AM
C`mon Doc,that`s a mature 70`s porno stache if there ever was one. 
Hey, it was the best I could do on short notice.  ;D
Title: Re: The best Bodybuilder of all time ?
Post by: illuminati on April 18, 2014, 09:52:32 AM
`83 Samir

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N0Z2CJ_QOjQ/UD2e0MA9dXI/AAAAAAAABE0/eZF9z4MorWU/s1600/samir-bannout-Mr-Olympia-beach.jpg)

(http://www.bodybuildingdungeon.com/forums/attachments/old-school-pictures/2132d1135545204-samir-bannout-samir-benout-1.jpg)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DmbmVL__cgU/T5hTNVQ7vnI/AAAAAAAABcw/WqZnhjYr9Mk/s1600/Mr.+Olympia+83+Samir+Bannout!a.jpg)

(https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTKKtlqquKv6Ogmtf-bVCG5W9t6A4jayCTooDs25SuKB6YzLk1g)









Without being the massive size of today's men,
Bigger than zane but still a Hugely Impressive Physique.
Hard to fault. Great pics.
Title: Re: The best Bodybuilder of all time ?
Post by: Mr Anabolic on April 18, 2014, 10:14:06 AM
`83 Samir

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DmbmVL__cgU/T5hTNVQ7vnI/AAAAAAAABcw/WqZnhjYr9Mk/s1600/Mr.+Olympia+83+Samir+Bannout!a.jpg)

Fantastic.

Too bad he always came in slightly smooth and watery after that.  Haney was another problem. 
Title: Re: The best Bodybuilder of all time ?
Post by: TheShape. on April 18, 2014, 10:33:49 AM
Samir always looked great.
(http://www.bodybuildingfanatic.com/samir-bannout.jpg)
(http://body-world.net/wp-content/gallery/samir-bannout/Samir-Bannout4.jpg)
(http://forum.bodybuilding.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3804523&d=1319147909)
Title: Re: The best Bodybuilder of all time ?
Post by: FermiDirac on April 18, 2014, 10:47:11 AM
I don't think somebody like Zane should be considered best bodybuilder of all time simply because he has the physique that "normal" people relate to most.

If the question was what is the greatest male physique of all time then maybe guys like Zane could be near the top. But personally I believe a bodybuilder should carry more muscle mass than Zane while maintaining good conditioning, symmetry, balance etc. Doesn't need to be a mass monster either by the way.

I would say Lee Haney got the balance just right. A lot of mass but maintained a very symmetrical look with no bloated gut. Rounding out the top three would be Sir Ronnie Coleman (during his earlier years - around 1999) and as much as I hate to say it, Flex Wheeler (synthol aside, has there ever been a better responder to drugs than this guy)?

(https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSf_vnnRBn7GpOCkLaEnQN3bvn39jHUsQRYVOEllCR7qNfyHin2)   (http://musclemecca.com/imported-images/2010/05/1999mrolympia1232009083-1.jpg)

Mr Ruhl and Mr Dillet comes to mind. (In terms of response)
Title: Re: The best Bodybuilder of all time ?
Post by: Melkor on April 18, 2014, 12:14:32 PM
Mr Ruhl and Mr Dillet comes to mind. (In terms of response)

Yep absolutely, both of those guys, Dillett especially, had an insane response to drugs. I don't think there is anybody who looks more different on and off than Dillett.
Title: Re: The best Bodybuilder of all time ?
Post by: Pet shop boys on April 18, 2014, 01:31:22 PM
I don't think somebody like Zane should be considered best bodybuilder of all time simply because he has the physique that "normal" people relate to most.

If the question was what is the greatest male physique of all time then maybe guys like Zane could be near the top. But personally I believe a bodybuilder should carry more muscle mass than Zane while maintaining good conditioning, symmetry, balance etc. Doesn't need to be a mass monster either by the way.

I would say Lee Haney got the balance just right. A lot of mass but maintained a very symmetrical look with no bloated gut. Rounding out the top three would be Sir Ronnie Coleman (during his earlier years - around 1999) and as much as I hate to say it, Flex Wheeler (synthol aside, has there ever been a better responder to drugs than this guy)?

(https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSf_vnnRBn7GpOCkLaEnQN3bvn39jHUsQRYVOEllCR7qNfyHin2)   (http://musclemecca.com/imported-images/2010/05/1999mrolympia1232009083-1.jpg)

Good point.


WoooSSSHHHHHHHHHHHHH
Title: Re: The best Bodybuilder of all time ?
Post by: Ronnie Rep on April 18, 2014, 02:30:25 PM
`83 Samir

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N0Z2CJ_QOjQ/UD2e0MA9dXI/AAAAAAAABE0/eZF9z4MorWU/s1600/samir-bannout-Mr-Olympia-beach.jpg)

(http://www.bodybuildingdungeon.com/forums/attachments/old-school-pictures/2132d1135545204-samir-bannout-samir-benout-1.jpg)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DmbmVL__cgU/T5hTNVQ7vnI/AAAAAAAABcw/WqZnhjYr9Mk/s1600/Mr.+Olympia+83+Samir+Bannout!a.jpg)

(https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTKKtlqquKv6Ogmtf-bVCG5W9t6A4jayCTooDs25SuKB6YzLk1g)
Samir st the standard for back development in 83!
Title: Re: The best Bodybuilder of all time ?
Post by: The Ugly on April 18, 2014, 02:33:42 PM
Samir st the standard for back development in 83!

Back was mostly an afterthought then, like legs in the 70s. Don't you think? Franco being the exception, then later Samir, Haney, Benaziza, Munzer, etc. made it a bigger deal.
Title: Re: The best Bodybuilder of all time ?
Post by: Teutonic Knight on April 18, 2014, 03:27:40 PM
Back was mostly an afterthought then, like legs in the 70s. Don't you think? Franco being the exception, then later Samir, Haney, Benaziza, Munzer, etc. made it a bigger deal.

Can U still lift old man ?.
 :)
 :D
 ;D
Title: Re: The best Bodybuilder of all time ?
Post by: The Ugly on April 18, 2014, 03:30:32 PM
Can U still lift old man ?.
 :)
 :D
 ;D


How old am I?
Title: Re: The best Bodybuilder of all time ?
Post by: Teutonic Knight on April 18, 2014, 03:37:26 PM
How old am I?

+ 60 ,  :) & U could not squat any more !.
Title: Re: The best Bodybuilder of all time ?
Post by: The Ugly on April 18, 2014, 03:46:45 PM
+ 60 ,  :) & U could not squat any more !.

Ah. How did you arrive at this number? I'm sure you've scoured my post history, so why 60 plus?
Title: Re: The best Bodybuilder of all time ?
Post by: wes on April 18, 2014, 03:49:16 PM
Hey, it was the best I could do on short notice.  ;D
I know how it is my friend!  ;)
Title: Re: The best Bodybuilder of all time ?
Post by: Teutonic Knight on April 18, 2014, 04:38:44 PM
Ah. How did you arrive at this number? I'm sure you've scoured my post history, so why 60 plus?

Just remember , ;D
Go 4 a glass of Mezcal/Tequila  ;)
Title: Re: The best Bodybuilder of all time ?
Post by: johnny1 on April 18, 2014, 06:15:54 PM
Lee Haney had that Dominance in his era that Arnold and Sergio had before him, his Taper for a Man over 250lbs in Competiton shape imo still ranks right up there with the best of the best
Title: Re: The best Bodybuilder of all time ?
Post by: johnny1 on April 18, 2014, 06:18:08 PM
His mass combined with outstanding condationing wasnt anything too sneeze about ether
Title: Re: The best Bodybuilder of all time ?
Post by: johnny1 on April 18, 2014, 06:21:13 PM
1986
Title: Re: The best Bodybuilder of all time ?
Post by: johnny1 on April 18, 2014, 06:22:41 PM
Not so common one of Yates and Haney in 1991
Title: Re: The best Bodybuilder of all time ?
Post by: MP on April 18, 2014, 06:54:42 PM
Wow. I've never seen this thread on here before!
Title: Re: The best Bodybuilder of all time ?
Post by: Nails on April 18, 2014, 06:57:07 PM
(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=350400.0;attach=385258;image)


(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=369124.0;attach=405806;image)
Title: Re: The best Bodybuilder of all time ?
Post by: njflex on April 18, 2014, 07:10:30 PM
(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=350400.0;attach=385258;image)


(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=369124.0;attach=405806;image)
smooth split of peace...
Title: Re: The best Bodybuilder of all time ?
Post by: cephissus on April 18, 2014, 07:33:48 PM
(http://beastmotivation.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Young-Ronnie-Coleman-already-looking-huge.-Lightweight-baby.jpg)
Title: Re: The best Bodybuilder of all time ?
Post by: MP on April 18, 2014, 07:45:16 PM
Coleman's chest looks ridiculous in that pic.

Coleman really is the best ever.
Title: Re: The best Bodybuilder of all time ?
Post by: no one on April 18, 2014, 07:48:29 PM



what made zane looked good was that he was a slight framed 150lb guy whos response to anabolics was phenominal. thats the perfect storm right there- small famre and joints, a pure ecto whos got amazing response.

thats how you get that dense tissue that he holds.

imo the best bber ever was serge nubret.

Title: Re: The best Bodybuilder of all time ?
Post by: njflex on April 18, 2014, 08:02:36 PM


what made zane looked good was that he was a slight framed 150lb guy whos response to anabolics was phenominal. thats the perfect storm right there- small famre and joints, a pure ecto whos got amazing response.

thats how you get that dense tissue that he holds.

imo the best bber ever was serge nubret.


[/quote
x2 zane...
Title: Re: The best Bodybuilder of all time ?
Post by: Coach is Back! on April 18, 2014, 08:18:41 PM
Lee Haney had that Dominance in his era that Arnold and Sergio had before him, his Taper for a Man over 250lbs in Competiton shape imo still ranks right up there with the best of the best

No insulin
Title: Re: The best Bodybuilder of all time ?
Post by: johnny1 on April 19, 2014, 12:38:15 AM
Totally Different eras Haney 1986 Coleman appox 2003-2005 with the obvious size factor, these too had Slimmer structures
Title: Re: The best Bodybuilder of all time ?
Post by: falco on April 21, 2014, 12:06:54 PM
(http://www.pwnfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/old-school-ronnie-coleman.jpg)
Title: Re: The best Bodybuilder of all time ?
Post by: njflex on April 21, 2014, 12:58:17 PM
(http://www.pwnfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/old-school-ronnie-coleman.jpg)
his delts came up big time over the yrs his chest /legs/arms were standout here..
Title: Re: The best Bodybuilder of all time ?
Post by: TheShape. on April 21, 2014, 01:20:01 PM
(http://musclemecca.com/imported-images/2010/05/illnew063-1.jpg)
Title: Re: The best Bodybuilder of all time ?
Post by: Thespritz0 on April 21, 2014, 01:43:53 PM
ARNIE
Title: Re: The best Bodybuilder of all time ?
Post by: Pray_4_War on April 21, 2014, 05:28:54 PM
(http://www.pwnfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/branch-warren-guest-posing-2013.jpg)

He looks pretty craptastic there.
Title: Re: The best Bodybuilder of all time ?
Post by: nicorulez on April 21, 2014, 05:49:03 PM
I usually am not a huge fan of Dorian but I think the 1993 version of him was one of the best if not best in history. I believe in his prime RC was king and much larger, but the package Dorian brought to 1993 was outstanding. He was symmetrical that year with that granite hardness. Amazing improvement from 1992 and so much better than 1994, 1996, and 1997 when he realized his time on top was coming to an end.
Title: Re: The best Bodybuilder of all time ?
Post by: Pet shop boys on April 21, 2014, 08:44:31 PM
I usually am not a huge fan of Dorian but I think the 1993 version of him was one of the best if not best in history. I believe in his prime RC was king and much larger, but the package Dorian brought to 1993 was outstanding. He was symmetrical that year with that granite hardness. Amazing improvement from 1992 and so much better than 1994, 1996, and 1997 when he realized his time on top was coming to an end.


Unlike you I'm a huge fan of Dorian, but I disagree with you ...  ;D
Title: Re: The best Bodybuilder of all time ?
Post by: Master Blaster on April 21, 2014, 10:49:13 PM
(http://www.cutandjacked.com/sites/default/files/images/articles/Best_Of_Arnold/arnold_best_scr1_0.jpg)
Title: Re: The best Bodybuilder of all time ?
Post by: Master Blaster on April 21, 2014, 10:51:43 PM
(http://www.steroidology.com/wp-content/gallery/arnold-schwarzenegger/arnold7.jpg)
Title: Re: The best Bodybuilder of all time ?
Post by: Master Blaster on April 21, 2014, 10:52:41 PM
(http://www.unstoppablestrength.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Arnold-Standing-Smiling.jpg)
Title: Re: The best Bodybuilder of all time ?
Post by: Master Blaster on April 21, 2014, 10:54:28 PM
(http://www.simplyshredded.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/arnold2.jpg)
Title: Re: The best Bodybuilder of all time ?
Post by: Master Blaster on April 21, 2014, 10:56:03 PM
(http://images.t-nation.com/forum_images/auto/r/786x0/1/c/1c70e-arnold.jpg)
Title: Re: The best Bodybuilder of all time ?
Post by: booty on April 21, 2014, 11:28:45 PM
Arnold!!!!!!!   Steve Reeves for best natty.
Title: Re: The best Bodybuilder of all time ?
Post by: dyslexic on April 22, 2014, 12:04:07 AM
Arnold!!!!!!!   Steve Reeves for best natty.


I tend to agree.


Reeves was really something in his day. It's difficult to see when we look back into that era from today, but if you look closely, it seems people put him on a god-like pedestal. Especially the women.


I wonder why he retired from everything so early? They say he had a lot of demons. Maybe we can just thank Hollywood for that... I dunno.


He was perfectly proportioned and I think he pioneered much more in the bodybuilding world than we actually give him credit for.


Title: Re: The best Bodybuilder of all time ?
Post by: nicorulez on April 22, 2014, 04:54:07 PM

Unlike you I'm a huge fan of Dorian, but I disagree with you ...  ;D

PSB, I think Dorian was at his best in 1992 / 1993 / maybe 1995. However, he was rock solid in 1993. Would I take Zane's or Paris' look; hell yes. However, you have to admit he was damn good and a fantastic BB in 1993. Personally, I think Haney in his prime is the best. Imagine how big he would have gotten with GH and insulin and who knows what else todays guys are using.
Title: Re: The best Bodybuilder of all time ?
Post by: TheDragonSlayer on April 22, 2014, 05:04:02 PM
Arnie was too small. Sergio smoked him in the MM.
Title: Re: The best Bodybuilder of all time ?
Post by: booty on April 22, 2014, 05:32:08 PM
Arnie was too small. Sergio smoked him in the MM.
Sergio was incredible. Definitely deserves a mention as one of the best
Title: Re: The best Bodybuilder of all time ?
Post by: jude2 on April 22, 2014, 06:39:27 PM
Arnold, then Bob Paris.
Title: Re: The best Bodybuilder of all time ?
Post by: The Ugly on April 22, 2014, 06:43:42 PM
Arnold, then Bob Paris.

Zane, Rory, Reeves, Flex, all the aesthetic guys. But, yeah, Arnold is king.
Title: Re: The best Bodybuilder of all time ?
Post by: dyslexic on April 22, 2014, 06:51:46 PM
Arnie was too small. Sergio smoked him in the MM.


Arnold did a lot of psych-out and deceptive shit to beat Sergio. That's a FACT!


Sergio was an anomaly, much like Coleman. There will never be another of either...


Genetics just sick.


Casey Viator had some good bodybuilding genetics, but he was def not in the "top" list as far as aesthetics and all-timers
Title: Re: The best Bodybuilder of all time ?
Post by: njflex on April 22, 2014, 06:56:34 PM
not bad...
Title: Re: The best Bodybuilder of all time ?
Post by: The Ugly on April 22, 2014, 07:02:55 PM

Arnold did a lot of psych-out and deceptive shit to beat Sergio. That's a FACT!


Sergio was an anomaly, much like Coleman. There will never be another of either...


Genetics just sick.


Casey Viator had some good bodybuilding genetics, but he was def not in the "top" list as far as aesthetics and all-timers

But how does being psyched out affect the score sheets? Doesn't change your physique any.