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Title: INSANE pic of Gary Strydom & Bertil Fox with an old Steve Reeves
Post by: Danimal77 on April 06, 2016, 01:32:47 AM
Bertil was criminally underrated and WAY ahead of his time. The judges made him lose like 45 pounds because he was too massive...  ::)

Title: Re: INSANE pic of Gary Strydom & Bertil Fox with an old Steve Reeves
Post by: Danimal77 on April 06, 2016, 01:39:25 AM
Bertil had some of the most massive biceps of all time (better than even Colemans)

Title: Re: INSANE pic of Gary Strydom & Bertil Fox with an old Steve Reeves
Post by: MORTALCOIL on April 06, 2016, 01:49:08 AM
Reeves had no idea he was standing between a psychopath and a sociopath.
Title: Re: INSANE pic of Gary Strydom & Bertil Fox with an old Steve Reeves
Post by: powerbar on April 06, 2016, 03:10:30 AM
Did bodybuilding have trading cards at one point?
Title: Re: INSANE pic of Gary Strydom & Bertil Fox with an old Steve Reeves
Post by: Nether Animal on April 06, 2016, 04:34:46 AM
From the front, 91-93 Strydom was one of the best ever. Crazy to think he is 6'2'' or something as well

 
Title: Re: INSANE pic of Gary Strydom & Bertil Fox with an old Steve Reeves
Post by: hench on April 06, 2016, 06:24:25 AM
I remember he stated his height of being "very tall" in superstars of muscle then said 5'10 or 11, can't remember which and thought so not very tall atall then

From the front, 91-93 Strydom was one of the best ever. Crazy to think he is 6'2'' or something as well

 

Title: Re: INSANE pic of Gary Strydom & Bertil Fox with an old Steve Reeves
Post by: Nether Animal on April 06, 2016, 06:39:36 AM
I remember he stated his height of being "very tall" in superstars of muscle then said 5'10 or 11, can't remember which and thought so not very tall atall then


Definitely a bit taller than Haney. Isn't Haney 5'10-11''?

(http://pumpingironmag.com/sites/all/images/Gary-Strydom-Lee-Haney.jpg)
Title: Re: INSANE pic of Gary Strydom & Bertil Fox with an old Steve Reeves
Post by: njflex on April 06, 2016, 06:41:27 AM
Definitely a bit taller than Haney. Isn't Haney 5'10-11''?

(http://pumpingironmag.com/sites/all/images/Gary-Strydom-Lee-Haney.jpg)
STRYDOM OVER DIETED THAT YEAR BUT STILL LOOKS GREAT IN THAT SIDE CHEST,,HANEY LOOKS SICK AS WELL IN THAT SHOT..
Title: Re: INSANE pic of Gary Strydom & Bertil Fox with an old Steve Reeves
Post by: oldschoolfan on April 06, 2016, 07:15:19 AM
gary looked awesome back then .
Title: Re: INSANE pic of Gary Strydom & Bertil Fox with an old Steve Reeves
Post by: Ronnie Rep on April 06, 2016, 08:28:00 AM
Both those guy's looked great from the front, but when they turned around it was a different story.
Title: Re: INSANE pic of Gary Strydom & Bertil Fox with an old Steve Reeves
Post by: Fortress on April 06, 2016, 08:30:24 AM
I'm an even six and Gary's an inch or more taller. Spent several hours with him in the mid-'90s.
Title: Re: INSANE pic of Gary Strydom & Bertil Fox with an old Steve Reeves
Post by: njflex on April 06, 2016, 08:56:54 AM
I'm an even six and Gary's an inch or more taller. Spent several hours with him in the mid-'90s.
seem's like a nice guy.
Title: Re: INSANE pic of Gary Strydom & Bertil Fox with an old Steve Reeves
Post by: Meaningless on April 06, 2016, 03:20:03 PM
STRYDOM OVER DIETED THAT YEAR BUT STILL LOOKS GREAT IN THAT SIDE CHEST,,HANEY LOOKS SICK AS WELL IN THAT SHOT..

Theres a term you dont hear much any more!!
Title: Re: INSANE pic of Gary Strydom & Bertil Fox with an old Steve Reeves
Post by: Coffeed on April 06, 2016, 03:25:12 PM
Theres a term you dont hear much any more!!

Over dieted is just a PC way of saying you fucked up your stims and other drugs.
Title: Re: INSANE pic of Gary Strydom & Bertil Fox with an old Steve Reeves
Post by: dj181 on April 06, 2016, 03:27:55 PM
From the front, 91-93 Strydom was one of the best ever. Crazy to think he is 6'2'' or something as well

 


back when their arms were actually bigger than their shoulders and their pecs were bigger than their shoulders too
Title: Re: INSANE pic of Gary Strydom & Bertil Fox with an old Steve Reeves
Post by: jude2 on April 06, 2016, 09:03:04 PM
Gary had a great chest.
Title: Re: INSANE pic of Gary Strydom & Bertil Fox with an old Steve Reeves
Post by: Taffin on April 07, 2016, 08:05:58 AM
Gary had a great chest.

Agreed - he could get away with the XXXXXL clothes too (most of the time)...

Title: Re: INSANE pic of Gary Strydom & Bertil Fox with an old Steve Reeves
Post by: Royalty on April 07, 2016, 09:11:24 AM
Gary Strydow was taking selfies before the term "selfie" was coined. Mike O'Hearn has been trying to mimick Strydoms old MySpace page for years
Title: Re: INSANE pic of Gary Strydom & Bertil Fox with an old Steve Reeves
Post by: Taffin on April 07, 2016, 09:18:32 AM
^^^^  :D

Look at that waist separation...

(http://thumbs.ebaystatic.com/images/g/YSIAAOSwxp9W3t6-/s-l225.jpg)
Title: Re: INSANE pic of Gary Strydom & Bertil Fox with an old Steve Reeves
Post by: Fortress on April 07, 2016, 09:55:32 AM
Seems like a nice guy.

Gary's a terrific fella. Wish for him all the best.

He was super friendly, kind and funny when I hung with him for an afternoon.

Huge, too. Around 285, he had said. Possibly the thickest wheels I've ever seen on a "tall" man, as well.
Title: Re: INSANE pic of Gary Strydom & Bertil Fox with an old Steve Reeves
Post by: Taffin on April 07, 2016, 10:16:55 AM
Yeah I know - repost of a repost of a repost, but as a GS fan through and through, still a mind blower for me...

(http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mcbpvzr0vI1qj5m58o1_400.gif)
Title: Re: INSANE pic of Gary Strydom & Bertil Fox with an old Steve Reeves
Post by: Nether Animal on April 07, 2016, 10:42:33 AM
Holy
Title: Re: INSANE pic of Gary Strydom & Bertil Fox with an old Steve Reeves
Post by: jude2 on April 07, 2016, 07:26:30 PM
Yeah I know - repost of a repost of a repost, but as a GS fan through and through, still a mind blower for me...

(http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mcbpvzr0vI1qj5m58o1_400.gif)
You don't see that anymore.
Title: Re: INSANE pic of Gary Strydom & Bertil Fox with an old Steve Reeves
Post by: oldschoolfan on April 07, 2016, 07:31:36 PM
another thing gary never gets credit for is he did better for himself  financially then all the other clowns he competed against in the 80's and early 90's


the guy was smart with his money.  took his wbf money and invested it  and basically never had to compete again. 
Title: Re: INSANE pic of Gary Strydom & Bertil Fox with an old Steve Reeves
Post by: Taffin on April 07, 2016, 07:42:02 PM
100% positive dude.  It's all about longevity (and Triptorelin of course ;)) 

(http://d.share.photo.xuite.net/musclecenter/1d0225b/10477258/484149393_m.jpg)
Title: Re: INSANE pic of Gary Strydom & Bertil Fox with an old Steve Reeves
Post by: Fortress on April 08, 2016, 06:54:14 AM
Guy's essentially been retired for 20 years and with eight weeks could step onstage next to Branch and obliterate the dwarf.
Title: Re: INSANE pic of Gary Strydom & Bertil Fox with an old Steve Reeves
Post by: wes on April 08, 2016, 07:02:37 AM
One of the best to ever grace the stage.


If he had a better back he`d have a few Mr. O titles to be sure.
Title: Re: INSANE pic of Gary Strydom & Bertil Fox with an old Steve Reeves
Post by: wes on April 08, 2016, 07:04:06 AM
Guy's essentially been retired for 20 years and with eight weeks could step onstage next to Branch and obliterate the dwarf.
Christ you and I could do that if the judging was fair.


But I agree,Strydom would make him look more like the pure unadulterated shit that he looks like presently.
Title: Re: INSANE pic of Gary Strydom & Bertil Fox with an old Steve Reeves
Post by: Pet shop boys on April 08, 2016, 07:23:11 AM
Guy's essentially been retired for 20 years and with eight weeks could step onstage next to Branch and obliterate the dwarf.


LOL


True
Title: Re: INSANE pic of Gary Strydom & Bertil Fox with an old Steve Reeves
Post by: Dr Dutch on April 08, 2016, 02:54:03 PM
From the front, 91-93 Strydom was one of the best ever. Crazy to think he is 6'2'' or something as well

 

From the front he was mr O back then....no challenge.

From the back he wasn't even Pro Card material.
Title: Re: INSANE pic of Gary Strydom & Bertil Fox with an old Steve Reeves
Post by: disco_stu on April 09, 2016, 12:41:39 AM
Bertil was criminally underrated and WAY ahead of his time. The judges made him lose like 45 pounds because he was too massive...  ::)



have you watched any videos of him?

he had a poor back, poor legs...many bodyparts were lacking.

bb is not just about arms and pecs.
Title: Re: INSANE pic of Gary Strydom & Bertil Fox with an old Steve Reeves
Post by: FitnessFrenzy on April 09, 2016, 04:28:21 AM
You don't see that anymore.

 :'(
Title: Re: INSANE pic of Gary Strydom & Bertil Fox with an old Steve Reeves
Post by: hench on April 09, 2016, 05:09:14 AM
Yea bertils flaws were obvious when he opened up his physique, structurely narrow, his lats didn't flare out in the fdb so his taper wasn't good, so his best poses were most muscular variations and single biceps shots. He didn't look good from all angles.


have you watched any videos of him?

he had a poor back, poor legs...many bodyparts were lacking.

bb is not just about arms and pecs.

Title: Re: INSANE pic of Gary Strydom & Bertil Fox with an old Steve Reeves
Post by: NelsonMuntz on April 09, 2016, 08:26:30 AM
Always admired both Strydom's physique and his intelligence in being successful in all areas

Bertil, although ahead of his time as far as muscle thickness goes, had such horrid exercise form he makes branch's style look like yoga
Title: Re: INSANE pic of Gary Strydom & Bertil Fox with an old Steve Reeves
Post by: NarcissisticDeity on April 09, 2016, 08:36:56 AM
 ;)
Title: Re: INSANE pic of Gary Strydom & Bertil Fox with an old Steve Reeves
Post by: Tha Grim Lifter on April 09, 2016, 08:46:18 AM
Guy's essentially been retired for 20 years and with eight weeks could step onstage next to Branch and obliterate the dwarf.

Strydom's not bad either
Title: Re: INSANE pic of Gary Strydom & Bertil Fox with an old Steve Reeves
Post by: Donny on April 09, 2016, 08:47:45 AM
;)
Fox was a Beast.. Lifted old school with Barbell Hacks.
Title: Re: INSANE pic of Gary Strydom & Bertil Fox with an old Steve Reeves
Post by: Taffin on April 09, 2016, 10:31:20 AM
;)

 ;) (sorry it was taken with a potato...)

(http://www.bodybuilding-pics.com/55/images/bertil_fox_photo87.jpg)
Title: Re: INSANE pic of Gary Strydom & Bertil Fox with an old Steve Reeves
Post by: Never1AShow on April 09, 2016, 10:37:02 AM
Bertil was criminally underrated and WAY ahead of his time. The judges made him lose like 45 pounds because he was too massive...  ::)


This surprises me, in my mind Fox had already gone down for murder by the time Strydom appeared on the scene.  Guess not.

Love Bertil "my horseshoes are not for horses only" Fox.
Title: Re: INSANE pic of Gary Strydom & Bertil Fox with an old Steve Reeves
Post by: Taffin on April 09, 2016, 10:56:09 AM
Only relevant because Bertil is in the shots (I'm just feeling nostalgic, is all  :-[ :'()

Title: Re: INSANE pic of Gary Strydom & Bertil Fox with an old Steve Reeves
Post by: kepler2008 on April 09, 2016, 12:08:40 PM
Poor legs  ???

(http://www.bodybuilding-pics.com/111/images/Gary_Strydom_44.jpg)
(http://images.t-nation.com/forum_images/auto/r/786x0/4/3/43c27-Gary_Strydom_24.jpg)
(http://40.media.tumblr.com/31c1daca858e9d6cbd246620b7d60fc1/tumblr_mx4czabxl61qz7b12o1_500.jpg)
(http://www.muscletime.com/index.php?view=image&format=raw&type=img&id=48027&option=com_joomgallery&Itemid=202)
(http://www.muscletime.com/index.php?view=image&format=raw&type=img&id=35185&option=com_joomgallery&Itemid=202)
(http://www.evolutionofbodybuilding.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/gary-strydom-6.jpg)
Title: Re: INSANE pic of Gary Strydom & Bertil Fox with an old Steve Reeves
Post by: jude2 on April 09, 2016, 08:34:09 PM
Poor legs  ???

(http://www.bodybuilding-pics.com/111/images/Gary_Strydom_44.jpg)
(http://images.t-nation.com/forum_images/auto/r/786x0/4/3/43c27-Gary_Strydom_24.jpg)
(http://40.media.tumblr.com/31c1daca858e9d6cbd246620b7d60fc1/tumblr_mx4czabxl61qz7b12o1_500.jpg)
(http://www.muscletime.com/index.php?view=image&format=raw&type=img&id=48027&option=com_joomgallery&Itemid=202)
(http://www.muscletime.com/index.php?view=image&format=raw&type=img&id=35185&option=com_joomgallery&Itemid=202)
(http://www.evolutionofbodybuilding.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/gary-strydom-6.jpg)
Nicely done.
Title: Re: INSANE pic of Gary Strydom & Bertil Fox with an old Steve Reeves
Post by: oldschoolfan on April 10, 2016, 01:54:27 AM
;)

gary is squashing bertil there
Title: Re: INSANE pic of Gary Strydom & Bertil Fox with an old Steve Reeves
Post by: NarcissisticDeity on April 10, 2016, 10:54:35 AM
 :)
Title: Re: INSANE pic of Gary Strydom & Bertil Fox with an old Steve Reeves
Post by: NarcissisticDeity on April 10, 2016, 12:02:04 PM
 :)
Title: Re: INSANE pic of Gary Strydom & Bertil Fox with an old Steve Reeves
Post by: Fortress on April 10, 2016, 12:12:42 PM
Marjo Selin was one of the nicest personalities I have ever met in the industry. Her and her husband. Love that woman. 
Title: Re: INSANE pic of Gary Strydom & Bertil Fox with an old Steve Reeves
Post by: Parker on April 10, 2016, 12:26:22 PM
have you watched any videos of him?

he had a poor back, poor legs...many bodyparts were lacking.

bb is not just about arms and pecs.

Well...Bertil had a better back in terms of detail than say Branch, or maybe even Jay Cutler. He just didn't had the width. Bertil the bodybuilder was way ahead of his time, Bertil the man, killed all of chances due to his insecurities and domestic violence tendencies (double murder).
(http://www.schwarzenegger.it/mro/fox/bf46.jpg)
(http://www.schwarzenegger.it/mro/fox/bf66.jpg)

And of course
(http://musclemecca.com/imported-images/2008/11/bertil_fox_photo152-1.jpg)
(http://forums.steroid.com/attachments/pro-news/13815d1036133480-bertil-fox-pics-fox-sidetri.jpg)

And one next to Strydom
(http://www.bodybuilding-pics.com/55/images/bertil_%20fox_photo36.jpg)
Title: Re: INSANE pic of Gary Strydom & Bertil Fox with an old Steve Reeves
Post by: NarcissisticDeity on April 10, 2016, 12:32:14 PM
Well...Bertil had a better back in terms of detail than say Branch, or maybe even Jay Cutler. He just didn't had the width. Bertil the bodybuilder was way ahead of his time, Bertil the man, killed all of chances due to his insecurities and domestic violence tendencies (double murder).

And of course


And one next to Strydom


His back had good detail but that's it  :-\
Title: Re: INSANE pic of Gary Strydom & Bertil Fox with an old Steve Reeves
Post by: NarcissisticDeity on April 10, 2016, 12:33:09 PM
 :-\

He's 210lbs and his back pales in comparison to a 188lbs Samir
Title: Re: INSANE pic of Gary Strydom & Bertil Fox with an old Steve Reeves
Post by: Parker on April 10, 2016, 12:37:45 PM
:-\

He's 210lbs and his back pales in comparison to a 188lbs Samir
I always thought that when looking at him train his other bodyparts, no wonder he didn't have "wings".
That crappy and sloppy "one side going up first, it will get there when it gets there" and lack of concentration.
Title: Re: INSANE pic of Gary Strydom & Bertil Fox with an old Steve Reeves
Post by: NarcissisticDeity on April 10, 2016, 01:30:14 PM
 :)
Title: Re: INSANE pic of Gary Strydom & Bertil Fox with an old Steve Reeves
Post by: Taffin on April 10, 2016, 04:20:59 PM
:)

Great pic  :)  Also, I am such a sad old fart that it has triggered a massive urge in me to start a Rick Valente / 80s gym wear combined nostalgia thread right now...

(http://www.reactiongifs.us/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/nooooooo_elf.gif)

But I won't....

 ;)
Title: Re: INSANE pic of Gary Strydom & Bertil Fox with an old Steve Reeves
Post by: C-BuZz on April 10, 2016, 04:26:39 PM
:)

Bubble bubble bubble gut ?? B B B Bubble bubble bubble gut ?? Not even once. Gains are LOYYYYYYAAALLL on a DAIIILLLLEEEE!
Title: Re: INSANE pic of Gary Strydom & Bertil Fox with an old Steve Reeves
Post by: Danimal77 on April 10, 2016, 09:19:19 PM
:)

An emaciated Bertil Fox who was forced by the judges to lose 25 pounds of competition weight (going from 240 to 215). He looked a million times better in 1982/1983.