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Title: Teenaged Lee Haney
Post by: Dos Equis on August 02, 2023, 01:09:28 PM
Pretty impressive for a teenager. 

(https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/365282886_6588879377857709_541142868013325570_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s640x640&_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=5cd70e&_nc_ohc=XtVqbSM__fcAX_JiTR0&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-1.xx&oh=00_AfAQFNnC_LfVmnD5o9rl9u6iybeI5N3EwW-reI0YJKGTFA&oe=64D0874C)
Title: Re: Teenaged Lee Haney
Post by: Skeletor on August 02, 2023, 01:39:54 PM
Dos Equis posting in G&O? It's almost as if we need a welcome from Wes!

Lee must've been 19 years old there. Amazing progress.

(https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Lee-Haney-3.jpg?width=600)
Title: Re: Teenaged Lee Haney
Post by: NarcissisticDeity on August 02, 2023, 01:45:33 PM
 :)
Title: Re: Teenaged Lee Haney
Post by: joswift on August 02, 2023, 01:52:09 PM
http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?topic=388883.0

(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=388883.0;attach=1160241;image)
Title: Re: Teenaged Lee Haney
Post by: joswift on August 02, 2023, 01:54:37 PM
Shawn at 19
(https://i.pinimg.com/1200x/77/f5/3c/77f53c629588667518323c67d4bf1481.jpg)

Lee at 19
(https://preview.redd.it/19-year-old-lee-priest-claims-natural-v0-0bqyraxzzjfa1.jpg?width=640&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=945a87df74681f356990deb4edfc4a0aaf27ee04)
Title: Re: Teenaged Lee Haney
Post by: Dos Equis on August 02, 2023, 02:11:47 PM
Dos Equis posting in G&O? It's almost as if we need a welcome from Wes!

Lee must've been 19 years old there. Amazing progress.

(https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Lee-Haney-3.jpg?width=600)

 ;D
Title: Re: Teenaged Lee Haney
Post by: BayGBM on August 02, 2023, 02:13:48 PM
Totalee awesome!  Bay approved!
Title: Re: Teenaged Lee Haney
Post by: wes on August 02, 2023, 02:43:32 PM
Dos Equis posting in G&O? It's almost as if we need a welcome from Wes!

(https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Lee-Haney-3.jpg?width=600)

LOL  ;D
Title: Re: Teenaged Lee Haney
Post by: Thin Lizzy on August 02, 2023, 02:46:56 PM
:)

I’d bet he was natty in the top B&W pic. Shows what’s attainable without gear:

Title: Re: Teenaged Lee Haney
Post by: Pet shop boys on August 02, 2023, 02:47:20 PM
Pretty impressive for a teenager. 

(https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/365282886_6588879377857709_541142868013325570_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s640x640&_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=5cd70e&_nc_ohc=XtVqbSM__fcAX_JiTR0&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-1.xx&oh=00_AfAQFNnC_LfVmnD5o9rl9u6iybeI5N3EwW-reI0YJKGTFA&oe=64D0874C)


Specially in the 70's




WoooSHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
Title: Re: Teenaged Lee Haney
Post by: tacobender on August 02, 2023, 03:02:54 PM
Was never a fan of his biceps no peaks
Title: Re: Teenaged Lee Haney
Post by: The Scott on August 02, 2023, 03:04:45 PM
Better build than me but that's not saying much at all.   He's a lying sack of shit and claimed on one of those Weider VHS tapes that he didn't take no "stayroids".  FTN.
Title: Re: Teenaged Lee Haney
Post by: pamith on August 02, 2023, 06:55:52 PM
Freaks of nature
Title: Re: Teenaged Lee Haney
Post by: jude2 on August 02, 2023, 07:45:48 PM
Freaks of nature
You don't see any teenagers like that anymore.
Title: Re: Teenaged Lee Haney
Post by: Moontrane on August 03, 2023, 12:39:13 AM
Dos Equis posting in G&O? It's almost as if we need a welcome from Wes!

Lee must've been 19 years old there. Amazing progress.

(https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Lee-Haney-3.jpg?width=600)

IMO, one of the best FDB pix of all time.
Title: Re: Teenaged Lee Haney
Post by: falco on August 03, 2023, 01:16:51 AM
Was never a fan of his biceps no peaks

And no oil.
Title: Re: Teenaged Lee Haney
Post by: falco on August 03, 2023, 01:18:28 AM
Better build than me but that's not saying much at all.   He's a lying sack of shit and claimed on one of those Weider VHS tapes that he didn't take no "stayroids".  FTN.

He was a company man.
Title: Re: Teenaged Lee Haney
Post by: falco on August 03, 2023, 01:28:55 AM
Pretty impressive for a teenager. 

(https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/365282886_6588879377857709_541142868013325570_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s640x640&_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=5cd70e&_nc_ohc=XtVqbSM__fcAX_JiTR0&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-1.xx&oh=00_AfAQFNnC_LfVmnD5o9rl9u6iybeI5N3EwW-reI0YJKGTFA&oe=64D0874C)

Blessed genetics. I bet he was natural there.
Title: Re: Teenaged Lee Haney
Post by: Gym Rat on August 03, 2023, 01:43:53 AM
Love Lee...

Candidate for the GOAT...

Lee??
Arnie??
Ronnie??

As a person, you cant compare. Arnie was out for himself, Lee has helped tons of kids/people, and Ronnie's just a good person floating thru life on Opioids...
Doing what he can...
Title: Re: Teenaged Lee Haney
Post by: Humble Narcissist on August 03, 2023, 01:44:54 AM
One of the classiest Mr. Olympia winners.
Title: Re: Teenaged Lee Haney
Post by: joswift on August 03, 2023, 03:43:20 AM
One of the classiest Mr. Olympia winners.
no one has ever had a bad word about him

All his competitors respected him
Title: Re: Teenaged Lee Haney
Post by: Thin Lizzy on August 03, 2023, 05:14:26 AM
Love Lee...

Candidate for the GOAT...

Lee??
Arnie??
Ronnie??

As a person, you cant compare. Arnie was out for himself, Lee has helped tons of kids/people, and Ronnie's just a good person floating thru life on Opioids...
Doing what he can...

Lee seems like a good southern gentleman. Once he retired, he put the crazy pro bbing lifestyle behind him and still looks good today.
Title: Re: Teenaged Lee Haney
Post by: Rambone on August 03, 2023, 08:15:09 AM
You’ve either got it or you don’t. Check out Nick Walker at 18-19 and compare it to these guys

(https://i.redd.it/iz34g3014f171.jpg)
Title: Re: Teenaged Lee Haney
Post by: Van_Bilderass on August 03, 2023, 09:55:19 AM
You’ve either got it or you don’t. Check out Nick Walker at 18-19 and compare it to these guys

(https://i.redd.it/iz34g3014f171.jpg)

Nick isn't pretty but I just commented on this "before" picture elsewhere. The genetics were hidden. He looked absolutely horrible with shit genetics for anything related to bb. It is an amazing and imo unlikely transformation. I mean it's hard to believe.

Regarding Haney, he had a magical physique. I can't even explain what I mean exactly lol, but he left quite an impression on my mind when I started reading bb mags when I was less than 10 years old and Lee was on top.
Title: Re: Teenaged Lee Haney
Post by: ProudVirgin69 on August 03, 2023, 10:17:31 AM
Love Lee...

Candidate for the GOAT...

Lee??
Arnie??
Ronnie??

As a person, you cant compare. Arnie was out for himself, Lee has helped tons of kids/people, and Ronnie's just a good person floating thru life on Opioids...
Doing what he can...

Yes, 100% agreed.  Turned pro in 1982 and just two years later started a dominant 8 year reign as Mr O.  Retired at his peak, too, and never looked back.  His post-bodybuilding lifestyle just clinches it.

Does anyone have more insight as to why he didn’t win the 1983 Mr O?  Looking at this photo, it seemed like Bannout had better arms and better conditioning overall
Title: Re: Teenaged Lee Haney
Post by: joswift on August 03, 2023, 10:19:13 AM
Yes, 100% agreed.  Turned pro in 1982 and just two years later started a dominant 8 year reign as Mr O.  Retired at his peak, too, and never looked back.  His post-bodybuilding lifestyle just clinches it.

Does anyone have more insight as to why he didn’t win the 1983 Mr O?  Looking at this photo, it seemed like Bannout had better arms and better conditioning overall

He only sucked Joes cock the Summer of 84
Title: Re: Teenaged Lee Haney
Post by: ProudVirgin69 on August 03, 2023, 10:19:24 AM
Was never a fan of his biceps no peaks

His arms were definitely the weak point size wise but they were so detailed that they were still impressive
Title: Re: Teenaged Lee Haney
Post by: oldtimer1 on August 03, 2023, 10:20:03 AM
Lee was a great bodybuilder.  His arms always looked small for his huge body.
Title: Re: Teenaged Lee Haney
Post by: Thin Lizzy on August 03, 2023, 10:20:32 AM
Nick isn't pretty but I just commented on this "before" picture elsewhere. The genetics were hidden. He looked absolutely horrible with shit genetics for anything related to bb. It is an amazing and imo unlikely transformation. I mean it's hard to believe.

It was the same thing with Justin Compton. He was better than Nick but didn’t look like anything  that wasn’t a dime a dozen in Gyms everywhere.
Title: Re: Teenaged Lee Haney
Post by: mops on August 03, 2023, 11:15:07 AM
Was never a fan of his biceps no peaks

(https://scontent.fgva2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.6435-9/62346219_2111757702256139_1246931410934038528_n.jpg?stp=cp0_dst-jpg_e15_fr_q65&_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=110474&_nc_ohc=mDSboSijW8cAX92K70e&_nc_oc=AQmwFZN5KAETGqesmDIb5_1DlRDHd3_4ARBxP5ncj0jQQfMGbgTo2DmxFG_FxK7wDSM&_nc_ht=scontent.fgva2-1.fna&oh=00_AfAZt3XZufQ35k8YFCivvUSc97Puc3-6J5yeDiHIoIPqUQ&oe=64F34CF9)
Title: Re: Teenaged Lee Haney
Post by: Pet shop boys on August 03, 2023, 03:12:28 PM
Bodybuilding at its pinnacle



WoooOSHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
Title: Re: Teenaged Lee Haney
Post by: Earl1972 on August 03, 2023, 03:20:27 PM
Bodybuilding at its pinnacle



WoooOSHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

i wasn't a huge fan of his physique, weak arms and his chest was too bosomy

E
Title: Re: Teenaged Lee Haney
Post by: Dos Equis on August 03, 2023, 04:10:26 PM
Lee seems like a good southern gentleman. Once he retired, he put the crazy pro bbing lifestyle behind him and still looks good today.

I met him a couple years ago.  An absolute gentleman.  I was able to thank him for the profound impact he had on my life.  As a youngster I was watching a clip of him on lifting (forget the name of the show), but he said he never had a training injury.  Always used perfect form.  I vowed that I would do the same thing.  And despite being a gym rat my entire life, I've never had a training injury.  I credit Lee Haney.  Very cool to be able to tell him that story. 
Title: Re: Teenaged Lee Haney
Post by: Bevo on August 03, 2023, 04:47:10 PM
You’ve either got it or you don’t. Check out Nick Walker at 18-19 and compare it to these guys

(https://i.redd.it/iz34g3014f171.jpg)

Horrible shape and structure, short, stubby,  small cock

His genetics are in his response to the drugs and being able to handle massive dosages so far…..

Title: Re: Teenaged Lee Haney
Post by: Humble Narcissist on August 04, 2023, 12:43:54 AM
I met him a couple years ago.  An absolute gentleman.  I was able to thank him for the profound impact he had on my life.  As a youngster I was watching a clip of him on lifting (forget the name of the show), but he said he never had a training injury.  Always used perfect form.  I vowed that I would do the same thing.  And despite being a gym rat my entire life, I've never had a training injury.  I credit Lee Haney.  Very cool to be able to tell him that story.
"Stimulate, don't annihilate" was great advice. Many other bodybuilders who suffered injuries should have taken it.
Title: Re: Teenaged Lee Haney
Post by: falco on August 04, 2023, 08:30:00 AM
(https://scontent.fgva2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.6435-9/62346219_2111757702256139_1246931410934038528_n.jpg?stp=cp0_dst-jpg_e15_fr_q65&_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=110474&_nc_ohc=mDSboSijW8cAX92K70e&_nc_oc=AQmwFZN5KAETGqesmDIb5_1DlRDHd3_4ARBxP5ncj0jQQfMGbgTo2DmxFG_FxK7wDSM&_nc_ht=scontent.fgva2-1.fna&oh=00_AfAZt3XZufQ35k8YFCivvUSc97Puc3-6J5yeDiHIoIPqUQ&oe=64F34CF9)

Bertil had killer arms!
Title: Re: Teenaged Lee Haney
Post by: The Scott on August 04, 2023, 08:42:22 AM
Bertil had killer arms!

I see what you did there... ;D
Title: Re: Teenaged Lee Haney
Post by: Van_Bilderass on August 04, 2023, 09:54:29 AM
I met him a couple years ago.  An absolute gentleman.  I was able to thank him for the profound impact he had on my life.  As a youngster I was watching a clip of him on lifting (forget the name of the show), but he said he never had a training injury.  Always used perfect form.  I vowed that I would do the same thing.  And despite being a gym rat my entire life, I've never had a training injury.  I credit Lee Haney.  Very cool to be able to tell him that story.

My friend who is a competitor has never had an injury as such. He is over 40. He trains hard, good form but does go heavy too. Like 180lbs barbell curls which to me is heavy as shit. He's trained as long as I have but all he's had is achy joints, nothings torn or really worn out. I think some luck and some genes play a role. Then you have some weak as shit lifters with all sorts of problems.

My body is torn to shreds but I don't have some common problems either, like never had knee problems. Seems like every serious lifter has had serious knee pain. Bad shoulders must be the most common problem for lifters no?
Title: Re: Teenaged Lee Haney
Post by: Dos Equis on August 04, 2023, 10:18:59 AM
"Stimulate, don't annihilate" was great advice. Many other bodybuilders who suffered injuries should have taken it.

Completely agree.
Title: Re: Teenaged Lee Haney
Post by: Dos Equis on August 04, 2023, 10:24:05 AM
My friend who is a competitor has never had an injury as such. He is over 40. He trains hard, good form but does go heavy too. Like 180lbs barbell curls which to me is heavy as shit. He's trained as long as I have but all he's had is achy joints, nothings torn or really worn out. I think some luck and some genes play a role. Then you have some weak as shit lifters with all sorts of problems.

My body is torn to shreds but I don't have some common problems either, like never had knee problems. Seems like every serious lifter has had serious knee pain. Bad shoulders must be the most common problem for lifters no?

I'm in the gym six days a week (only train each body part once a week).  Squats and deadlifts every week.  I have zero joint pain.  Although I do take glucosamine and chondroitin, which definitely helps.

I agree shoulder problems are very common. 
Title: Re: Teenaged Lee Haney
Post by: Skeletor on August 04, 2023, 01:46:28 PM
I met him a couple years ago.  An absolute gentleman.  I was able to thank him for the profound impact he had on my life.  As a youngster I was watching a clip of him on lifting (forget the name of the show), but he said he never had a training injury.  Always used perfect form.  I vowed that I would do the same thing.  And despite being a gym rat my entire life, I've never had a training injury.  I credit Lee Haney.  Very cool to be able to tell him that story.

"Stimulate, don't annihilate" was great advice. Many other bodybuilders who suffered injuries should have taken it.

This. It might not sound "hardcore" when you're young but the older you get the more you realize how lucky you are if you have no injuries.
Title: Re: Teenaged Lee Haney
Post by: Dos Equis on August 04, 2023, 03:41:45 PM
This. It might not sound "hardcore" when you're young but the older you get the more you realize how lucky you are if you have no injuries.

Truth.
Title: Re: Teenaged Lee Haney
Post by: Humble Narcissist on August 05, 2023, 01:49:53 AM
This. It might not sound "hardcore" when you're young but the older you get the more you realize how lucky you are if you have no injuries.
It is even better advice for older lifters. When I was younger and trained "hardcore" I felt much more worn out than today and my joints used to hurt all the time. Now, none of that.
Title: Re: Teenaged Lee Haney
Post by: Van_Bilderass on August 05, 2023, 02:53:26 AM
It is even better advice for older lifters. When I was younger and trained "hardcore" I felt much more worn out than today and my joints used to hurt all the time. Now, none of that.

Yes but when I was young hardcore training was attractive exactly because it was hard. Teenage angst plus natural testosterone played a big role. Never trained as hard as at about 15 years old seriously.  :D

Sort of goung through the motions is not very inspiring. Even now "heavy" training gets the blood rushing and brings a type of mental clarity after. My training partners are about 60 and it's amazing how their mood changes if they get to lift heavy and hard, like the old days.
Title: Re: Teenaged Lee Haney
Post by: pamith on August 05, 2023, 08:56:58 AM
You don't see any teenagers like that anymore.
Bro...
Title: Re: Teenaged Lee Haney
Post by: Bevo on August 05, 2023, 01:05:37 PM
As long as your cock still works and is firing at any given time, that’s all that matters, not training hard, no one cares about that
Title: Re: Teenaged Lee Haney
Post by: Peter Benny on August 05, 2023, 03:34:02 PM

Teenage Mr. America Lee Haney had a great physique.  However, I think Doug Stadele should have won the tall class and overall.  Doug Stadele was outstanding at the 1979 Teenage Mr. America.  But, that is how judging goes sometimes. Two great teenage physiques and Lee Haney got the top spot.
 

 
Title: Re: Teenaged Lee Haney
Post by: oldschoolfan on August 05, 2023, 03:37:18 PM
Lee was one if the very few who retired relatively young had no major injuries or health problems

Him Dorian and Arnold have the best win loss records in the history of bodybuilding
Title: Re: Teenaged Lee Haney
Post by: mops on August 05, 2023, 03:54:15 PM
About Haney's early years - I wonder what Andy Lopedote could have done if he continued to compete.

Andy at 17 y.o.

(https://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?PHPSESSID=52a8a48d45fbc811e9af45129d78289e&action=dlattach;topic=607471.0;attach=817972;image)
Title: Re: Teenaged Lee Haney
Post by: Vince B on August 05, 2023, 04:10:04 PM
World Gym had a great shot of Lee standing ’relaxed’. Lee looked great from the back.

Title: Re: Teenaged Lee Haney
Post by: Humble Narcissist on August 06, 2023, 12:38:48 AM
Teenage Mr. America Lee Haney had a great physique.  However, I think Doug Stadele should have won the tall class and overall.  Doug Stadele was outstanding at the 1979 Teenage Mr. America.  But, that is how judging goes sometimes. Two great teenage physiques and Lee Haney got the top spot.
Hi Doug.
Title: Re: Teenaged Lee Haney
Post by: wes on August 06, 2023, 12:41:58 AM
Hi Doug.
:D
Title: Re: Teenaged Lee Haney
Post by: SweetDaddySiki on August 06, 2023, 03:45:04 AM
I met him a couple years ago.  An absolute gentleman.  I was able to thank him for the profound impact he had on my life.  As a youngster I was watching a clip of him on lifting (forget the name of the show), but he said he never had a training injury.  Always used perfect form.  I vowed that I would do the same thing.  And despite being a gym rat my entire life, I've never had a training injury.  I credit Lee Haney.  Very cool to be able to tell him that story.

Ah but he did get injured during this Olympia days according to this 2nd book. But he stressed that he took time off to heal and honestly didn't freak out or anything because he had to defend his title. Unlike torn bicep Dorian years later.