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Title: 1997 Olympia - Charles Clairmonte - Huge!
Post by: Nether Animal on March 26, 2016, 07:07:16 PM
Huge but off. He listened to some ridiculous criticism from the year before that he wasn't big enough. Already one of the taller guys, he's massive here but I wonder how it would look if his condition was better.
Title: Re: Charles CLAIRMONTE at the '97 Olympia: HUGE!
Post by: Nether Animal on March 26, 2016, 07:08:40 PM
Crazy arms
Title: Re: Charles CLAIRMONTE at the '97 Olympia: HUGE!
Post by: mazrim on March 26, 2016, 07:24:10 PM
One of my favorite physiques but that's not a good look for him in comparison.
Title: Re: Charles CLAIRMONTE at the '97 Olympia: HUGE!
Post by: SF1900 on March 26, 2016, 07:27:08 PM
Better pic of him

(http://muscletime.com/index.php?view=image&format=raw&type=img&id=40022&option=com_joomgallery&Itemid=202)
Title: Re: Charles CLAIRMONTE at the '97 Olympia: HUGE!
Post by: Straw Man on March 26, 2016, 07:30:31 PM
Title: Re: Charles CLAIRMONTE at the '97 Olympia: HUGE!
Post by: simon on March 26, 2016, 08:17:32 PM
would destroy guys today, insane.  ya know what check that he would come in 6th behind Branch.......because Branch is a hardworker.
Title: Re: Charles CLAIRMONTE at the '97 Olympia: HUGE!
Post by: Parker on March 26, 2016, 10:10:11 PM
Better pic of him

(http://muscletime.com/index.php?view=image&format=raw&type=img&id=40022&option=com_joomgallery&Itemid=202)
Even when off, he has better arms than many of today's guys like Justin Compton.
Title: Re: Charles CLAIRMONTE at the '97 Olympia: HUGE!
Post by: kyomu on March 27, 2016, 12:39:08 AM
But, he looked softer than usual.
Title: Re: Charles CLAIRMONTE at the '97 Olympia: HUGE!
Post by: kreator on March 27, 2016, 12:56:58 AM
But, he looked softer than usual.

no homo Keanu-san
Title: Re: Charles CLAIRMONTE at the '97 Olympia: HUGE!
Post by: Taffin on March 27, 2016, 04:05:03 AM
It would have been nice to see him up against Dorian a few more times - it felt like he took ages to 'cross over' to the IFBB - but fair play to him doing it his way or whatever.

Unfortunately though, ever since someone on here posted a picture like this, although I'd never made the association before, I see it in his competition face every time now...  >:(  :D

(http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B4nu58WCUAIf85m.jpg)
Title: Re: Charles CLAIRMONTE at the '97 Olympia: HUGE!
Post by: Tha Grim Lifter on March 27, 2016, 06:07:51 AM
I always thought if he hung around for a few more years he would have won every smaller show like Darrum Charles was winning them and probably top three in the bigger ones, maybe even top 6 Olympia. He had a perfect structure but at that time needed more mass to crack the top 6 at the O and was probably a bit over it.
Title: Re: Charles CLAIRMONTE at the '97 Olympia: HUGE!
Post by: Ronnie Rep on March 27, 2016, 12:40:52 PM
Better pic of him

(http://muscletime.com/index.php?view=image&format=raw&type=img&id=40022&option=com_joomgallery&Itemid=202)
Great underrated physique of peace.
Title: Re: Charles CLAIRMONTE at the '97 Olympia: HUGE!
Post by: Danimal77 on March 27, 2016, 07:40:00 PM
Huge but off. He listened to some ridiculous criticism from the year before that he wasn't big enough. Already one of the taller guys, he's massive here but I wonder how it would look if his condition was better.

250 pounds and soft, but he had some of the best biceps in the history of the sport.
Title: Re: Charles CLAIRMONTE at the '97 Olympia: HUGE!
Post by: Danimal77 on March 27, 2016, 07:42:04 PM
Huge but off. He listened to some ridiculous criticism from the year before that he wasn't big enough. Already one of the taller guys, he's massive here but I wonder how it would look if his condition was better.

Not one of Mike Francois' best showings. He was slipping fast at that stage.
Title: Re: Charles CLAIRMONTE at the '97 Olympia: HUGE!
Post by: hench on March 28, 2016, 03:04:59 AM
Always liked Charles physique, that's what bodybuilding is about
Title: Re: Charles CLAIRMONTE at the '97 Olympia: HUGE!
Post by: Nether Animal on September 01, 2017, 12:37:25 PM
Watery as fuck.
Title: Re: Charles CLAIRMONTE at the '97 Olympia: HUGE!
Post by: Nether Animal on September 01, 2017, 12:41:51 PM
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Title: Re: Charles CLAIRMONTE at the '97 Olympia: HUGE!
Post by: Taffin on September 01, 2017, 01:44:33 PM
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Watery as f**k?  Maybe so.... but the guy on his left is no longer with us, and the guy on his right is minus 2.5ft of colon.... so hopefully Mr Clairmonte doesn't feel too bad at how life turned out after all...

(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=606769.0;attach=741817;image)

(I know this was a cheap shot, but I'm defensive of the UK guys  ;D)

Title: Re: Charles CLAIRMONTE at the '97 Olympia: HUGE!
Post by: ratherbebig on September 01, 2017, 02:08:43 PM
worst ive ever seen him
Title: Re: Charles CLAIRMONTE at the '97 Olympia: HUGE!
Post by: Iceman1981 on September 01, 2017, 05:21:43 PM
I could be wrong if it was Clairmonte or another bodybuilder. I read an article saying that Clairmonte doesn't really bulk in the off season like most bodybuilders. Instead, he would actually increase his calories and grow into the show. Again, I think it was Clairmonte, but it could be someone else. If anyone can confirm this then please do.
Title: Re: Charles CLAIRMONTE at the '97 Olympia: HUGE!
Post by: Ronnie Rep on September 01, 2017, 07:25:14 PM
worst ive ever seen him
His worst is a lot better than alot of pros best. Especially todays pros.