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Title: Which physique motivated you to start lifting?
Post by: calfzilla on April 13, 2015, 12:51:33 AM: For me it was Triple H circa year 2000. I always admired muscular physiques (no homo) especially Lou Ferrigno in the Hulk but I would say it was Triple H around 2000 that got me into the gym.

***(yes I know this thread has been done a million times before but it's fun to hear who people say and the time/circumstances).
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Post by: booty on April 13, 2015, 01:05:37 AM: Cory Everson and Anja Langer
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Post by: Sokolsky on April 13, 2015, 02:41:03 AM: Toss up between Andy Hug & Mirco Cro Cop

(http://www.tsunami.km.ua/images/gallery/andy/Andy%20Hug%20Vs%20Peter%20Axekick%20K-1%20GP%2097.JPG)
(http://cdn.glorysportsinternational.eu/news/0001/14/thumb_13705_news_promo.jpeg)
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Post by: SuperTed on April 13, 2015, 02:56:18 AM: Mariusz Pudzianowski, Batista and Chris Masters.
I remember thinking all were realistic natural targets as well. :D ;D
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Post by: BB on April 13, 2015, 02:59:10 AM: Very first I can remember were -

Mentzer -

(http://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/dc/3d/5e/dc3d5ec159d3970f3384f3ed5b9c5bb9.jpg).

It was that shot or one close to it. He just looked rugged and masculine, and not cartoonish.

Kazmaier -

(http://www.dieselcrew.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/IMG_1770347856731-202x300.jpeg).

There have been others Rigert, Barmanski, Patera, Doug Young, etc.... But those have to be the first. Also Hulk Hogan should get a spot in there, simply because he sort of planted the lifting bug in my mind as a little kid, although it would be a decade plus later before I started lifting semi seriously.
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Post by: Svengoolie on April 13, 2015, 03:28:37 AM: Stallone in Rocky 4, van damme in bloodsport for starters. Arnold of course is always in the background but the other guys seemed more realistic.
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Post by: Teutonic Knight on April 13, 2015, 03:29:05 AM: Quote from: Sokolsky on April 13, 2015, 02:41:03 AM
Toss up between Andy Hug & Mirco Cro Cop

(http://www.tsunami.km.ua/images/gallery/andy/Andy%20Hug%20Vs%20Peter%20Axekick%20K-1%20GP%2097.JPG)
(http://cdn.glorysportsinternational.eu/news/0001/14/thumb_13705_news_promo.jpeg)

Mirko was in good shape 2 days ago :)
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Post by: Teutonic Knight on April 13, 2015, 03:29:56 AM: VINCE GIRONDA ;D
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Post by: muscleman-2013 on April 13, 2015, 03:42:01 AM: (http://cdn.simplyshredded.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/arnold_schwarzenegger.jpg)
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Post by: Ronnie Rep on April 13, 2015, 04:39:07 AM: Quote from: muscleman-2013 on April 13, 2015, 03:42:01 AM
(http://cdn.simplyshredded.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/arnold_schwarzenegger.jpg)
This, along with Mentzer, Robinson, Franco, Louie, everyone in Pumping Iron.
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Post by: Sokolsky on April 13, 2015, 04:43:16 AM: Quote from: Teutonic Knight on April 13, 2015, 03:29:05 AM
Mirko was in good shape 2 days ago :)

Yes, but I would like to see him go into retirement. He's already been fighting too long, and I'd hate for him to end up like a Wanderlei...
Title: Re: Which physique motivated you to start lifting?
Post by: Sherief Shalaby on April 13, 2015, 05:03:08 AM: sly in rocky 1 and 2.. i was 12 or so and was watching the training parts on video tapes then doing some push ups and abs exercises.. then i bought a 3 kilos dumbbells :))..
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Post by: TheShape. on April 13, 2015, 05:05:28 AM: (http://seveninchesofyourtime.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/commando-461180l.jpg)
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Post by: DanzigBrah on April 13, 2015, 05:46:53 AM: When I was new I thought Frank Zane was natty, LMAO
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Post by: Competitor 9 on April 13, 2015, 06:36:41 AM: 07 Dennis wolf. I had starting lifting but this made me start getting in to bb
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Post by: funk51 on April 13, 2015, 06:39:33 AM: ;D who else??? saw him in hercules....as a youngster... :o :o :o :o :o :o :o
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Post by: CalvinH on April 13, 2015, 06:44:30 AM: None, my friends all started lifting so I followed.
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Post by: MORTALCOIL on April 13, 2015, 06:54:58 AM: (http://www.superphysique.org/images/superphysique/articles/7/mike_mentzer.jpg)

This shot and this vid:
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Post by: Pray_4_War on April 13, 2015, 06:57:09 AM: Arnold in Pumping Iron. I was obsessed with this movie as a teenager.

(http://musclemecca.com/imported-images/2009/01/2nimr86-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Which physique motivated you to start lifting?
Post by: galain on April 13, 2015, 07:18:17 AM: As a Eurasian immigrant kid in 70's Australia, I always thought looking like this guy would make my life a lot easier.

[url](http://i59.tinypic.com/2znqxqq.jpg)/url]
Title: Re: Which physique motivated you to start lifting?
Post by: Pray_4_War on April 13, 2015, 07:48:27 AM: Quote from: galain on April 13, 2015, 07:18:17 AM
As a Eurasian immigrant kid in 70's Australia, I always thought looking like this guy would make my life a lot easier.

Bolo rules. I always liked him.
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Post by: catracho on April 13, 2015, 08:02:40 AM: There is only one BB that could inspire me to lift! ;D
Title: Re: Which physique motivated you to start lifting?
Post by: Hulk-smash! on April 13, 2015, 08:07:16 AM: Platz w/out a doubt! Getting 19in arms are easy (if you have the genes) but thighs like Platz's are goddam hard regardless of your genes.
Title: Re: Which physique motivated you to start lifting?
Post by: njflex on April 13, 2015, 08:20:39 AM: WEIRD MIX,,,ARNOLD/ZANE/GASPARI/STALLONE ...
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Post by: Simple Simon on April 13, 2015, 08:49:47 AM: my own.
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Post by: njflex on April 13, 2015, 09:11:04 AM: Quote from: Be There on April 13, 2015, 08:49:47 AM
my own.
;D
Title: Re: Which physique motivated you to start lifting?
Post by: Leatherneck on April 13, 2015, 09:27:25 AM: Tony Atlas.
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Post by: kevthekid on April 13, 2015, 09:28:56 AM: This guy
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Post by: French on April 13, 2015, 11:26:17 AM: 8)
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Post by: DroppingPlates on April 13, 2015, 11:30:25 AM: (http://www.evolutionofbodybuilding.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/tumblr_mda3tjwAP11qh54ymo1_1280.jpg)
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Post by: njflex on April 13, 2015, 11:58:15 AM: Quote from: DroppingPlates on April 13, 2015, 11:30:25 AM
(http://www.evolutionofbodybuilding.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/tumblr_mda3tjwAP11qh54ymo1_1280.jpg)
LOVED HIS BUILD TOO''NO HOMO''
Title: Re: Which physique motivated you to start lifting?
Post by: Earl1972 on April 13, 2015, 12:04:37 PM: the naked terminator

(https://sp.yimg.com/ib/th?id=JN.qLfuE4qK9l68iUcAfSuPSw&pid=15.1&P=0)

(http://www.theterminatorfans.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/The-Terminator-Arrival.jpg)

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Post by: Hulk-smash! on April 13, 2015, 01:55:27 PM: Quote from: njflex on April 13, 2015, 11:58:15 AM
LOVED HIS BUILD TOO''NO HOMO''

De May got mucho pussy in his day if I remember correctly.
Title: Re: Which physique motivated you to start lifting?
Post by: El Diablo Blanco on April 13, 2015, 01:57:36 PM: This exact poster.

(http://vignette1.wikia.nocookie.net/hulk/images/6/6e/Lou-ferrigno-training-1-.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20101229061941)
Title: Re: Which physique motivated you to start lifting?
Post by: njflex on April 13, 2015, 02:03:01 PM: Quote from: El Diablo Blanco on April 13, 2015, 01:57:36 PM
This exact poster.

(http://vignette1.wikia.nocookie.net/hulk/images/6/6e/Lou-ferrigno-training-1-.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20101229061941)
INSANE ,,,when he did Hercules cheesy lol,,his arms/pecs were perfect shape/thickness..
Title: Re: Which physique motivated you to start lifting?
Post by: illuminati on April 13, 2015, 02:34:00 PM: I got into bodybuilding from powerlifting.
Physiques of Kaz, Doug young, Roger Estep,
& some British lifters.
Then going to the 82 Olympia in London.
Back then I was like :o !!!!!
Title: Re: Which physique motivated you to start lifting?
Post by: Teutonic Knight on April 13, 2015, 02:35:05 PM: Quote from: Sokolsky on April 13, 2015, 04:43:16 AM
Yes, but I would like to see him go into retirement. He's already been fighting too long, and I'd hate for him to end up like a Wanderlei...

Regarding to Mirko, he just love to fight ??
UFC awarded him with another $ 50000 ??