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Title: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: Wiggs on May 22, 2024, 12:16:22 PM
Yes. Lee Haney is better than Ronnie Coleman. Lee Haney is better than Phil Heath.  Lee is better than Dorian.

For me it's like this. 1. Lee and Dorian did it without "gurus" or coaches. That says alot. 2. Lee is pre site enhancement era. No esiciline and no synthol. At no time during his career did Haney ever have a wide waist or a gut. Dorian did,  So did Ronnie now Phil.

Let's attack Lee's so called weaknesses. Arms. No one ever accused Lee of having small arms until the Flex Wheelers, Levrone, Dillett and Vince Taylors came along. Looking at his last show which was his best look in 91 Mr. O. His arms were in proportion with everything else. If anything their arms are blown out and in many cases with foreign substances same with their delts. Next. Quads. I personally favor quads of Lee's era. Not Ronnie and beyond.  Overblown body parts are in direct contrast to proportions portion of the show.

So when you add all these things up, Haney wins. No torn biceps or triceps. He had calves. A vacuum, could pose. Never lost as Mr. O. I could go on. He went out on top. All others did not.

The only thing that's changed is the judging and it shouldn't have.

Anyway, Haney is best of all time and the greatest. 
Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: Gym Rat on May 22, 2024, 12:18:42 PM
Yes. Lee Haney is better than Ronnie Coleman. Lee Haney is better than Phil Heath.  Lee is better than Dorian.

For me it's like this. 1. Lee and Dorian did it without "gurus" or coaches. That says alot. 2. Lee is pre site enhancement era. No esiciline and no synthol. At no time during his career.  Did Haney ever have a wide waist or a gut. Dorian did,  So now did and Phil did.

Let's attack Lee's so called weaknesses. Arms. No ever accused Lee of having small arms until the Flex Wheelers, Levrone, Dillett and Vince Taylors came along. Looking at his last show which was his best look in 91 Mr. O. His arms were in proportion with everything else. If anything their arms are blown out and in many cases with foreign substances same with their delts. Next. Quads. I personally favor quads of Lee's era. Not Ronnie and beyond.  Overblown body parts are in direct contrast to proportions portion of the show.

So when you add all these things up, Haney wins. No torn biceps or triceps. He had calves. A vacuum, could pose. Never lost as Mr. O. I could go on.

The only thing that's changed is the judging and it shouldn't have.

Anyway, Haney is best of all time and great

Haney is da GOAT!!  8 "O" Titles, pre SLIN and HGH abuse days. No coach, family man, etc.
Things changed after him, and not for the better...
Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: falco on May 22, 2024, 12:18:51 PM
Strong case you got there.
Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: NarcissisticDeity on May 22, 2024, 12:21:17 PM
Like Haney said he's the " only 8 time Mr Olympia winner with a 31" waist "
Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: joswift on May 22, 2024, 12:25:49 PM
Probably the best front double of all time

Im nitpicking here but to me he always looked knock kneed in his rear lat spread and double biceps

1mins 50
Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: Wiggs on May 22, 2024, 12:27:55 PM
Like Haney said he's the " only 8 time Mr Olympia winner with a 31" waist "

Chest dominant looks better than delt and arm dominant like a Heath.
Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: funk51 on May 22, 2024, 12:31:44 PM
 
   haney was the end of an era, last great champion. it was all downhill after him.
Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: joswift on May 22, 2024, 12:35:27 PM
Competitors respected each other back then

Not like these fucking little bitches we have today
Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: Wiggs on May 22, 2024, 12:36:33 PM
Probably the best front double of all time

Im nitpicking here but to me he always looked knock kneed in his rear lat spread and double biceps

1mins 50


You're right.
Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: Lartinos on May 22, 2024, 12:37:35 PM
He narrowly beat Dorian so I guess Dorian you can judge on both early and later versions.
Did he deserve to beat Dorian that last year?
I guess so but it seemed pretty close.
Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: joswift on May 22, 2024, 12:40:35 PM
He narrowly beat Dorian so I guess Dorian you cab judge on both early and later versions.
Did he deserve to beat Dorian that last year?
I guess so but it seemed pretty close.
(https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/WhatsApp-Image-2023-03-30-at-19.59.54.jpeg)

Lees balance and flow destroyed Dorian
Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: Skeletor on May 22, 2024, 12:41:59 PM
Retired early and at the top, still looks healthy and happy, soft spoken, good family man. I haven't heard anyone speak negatively about Lee. Though I prefer the physique of others over Lee's (chest, abs), Lee doesn't get the respect he deserves and maybe that is partially his own doing/choosing because he stepped away from the bodybuilding world and kept a very low profile.
Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: Wiggs on May 22, 2024, 12:43:14 PM
He narrowly beat Dorian so I guess Dorian you cab judge on both early and later versions.
Did he deserve to beat Dorian that last year?
I guess so but it seemed pretty close.

I think so. It would have been awesome to see what he could have done in 92 and 93. He was only 31 when he retired.  But I understand why he did.
Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: joswift on May 22, 2024, 12:46:02 PM
Retired early and at the top, still looks healthy and happy, soft spoken, good family man. I haven't heard anyone speak negatively about Lee. Though I prefer the physique of others over Lee's (chest, abs), Lee doesn't get the respect he deserves and maybe that is partially his own doing/choosing because he stepped away from the bodybuilding world and kept a very low profile.

His best ever look was his last show, there isnt anyone who has ever done that before or since.

He had nothing esle to prove, he had dealt with the drug tested Olympia in 1990 and struggled like everyone else.
Maybe he felt better with less drugs and 91 made him realise just how much shit he was doing and decised to put his wife and family first.

He owed bodybuilding nothing, he earned everything he got, he never got any "gifts"
Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: oldtimer1 on May 22, 2024, 12:47:51 PM
Good argument for top five. Can't say he's not number one. I still would have to go with Arnold.
Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: SweetDaddySiki on May 22, 2024, 12:50:11 PM
I agree! Biggest BB I've ever seen in person. He had great seminars back in the 80's too. 
(Do BB's still hold seminars these days? I miss seminars and the old courses of the 70's and 80's) 
Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: joswift on May 22, 2024, 12:50:46 PM
Good argument for top five. Can't say he's not number one. I still would have to go with Arnold.

Apart from 1980 Arnold had hardly any competition

Joe Weider looked after him, they even told Serge he couldnt compete at the IOlympia in 75 because he had made an adult film, after he went off his diet and lay on the beach then Joe let him back in the show for Pumping Iron filming
Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: SweetDaddySiki on May 22, 2024, 01:00:55 PM
Retired early and at the top, still looks healthy and happy, soft spoken, good family man. I haven't heard anyone speak negatively about Lee. Though I prefer the physique of others over Lee's (chest, abs), Lee doesn't get the respect he deserves and maybe that is partially his own doing/choosing because he stepped away from the bodybuilding world and kept a very low profile.
To be fair, Weider didn't put him on covers like he did others. Weider pushed others who weren't going to be Mr O as long as Haney was competing. I remember reading that only 2 BB's concerned Haney: Gunnar Rosbo and Matt Mendenhall. I saw Mendenhall in the Weider mags more than I saw Haney.
Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: Gym Rat on May 22, 2024, 01:09:42 PM
 
   haney was the end of an era, last great champion. it was all downhill after him.

Agreed Funk... I like Yates too, I just feel things changed w/ him... Again not for the better (IMO only)..
Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: Skeletor on May 22, 2024, 01:14:25 PM
To be fair, Weider didn't put him on covers like he did others. Weider pushed others who weren't going to be Mr O as long as Haney was competing. I remember reading that only 2 BB's concerned Haney: Gunnar Rosbo and Matt Mendenhall. I saw Mendenhall in the Weider mags more than I saw Haney.

That is true.

Regarding Matt Mendenhall, this is attributed to Lee:

“One of the people that I kept my eye on that I felt was the most gifted bodybuilder that mother nature said ‘here it is’… was Matt Mendenhall. I have never till today seen a physique as complete, as genetically gifted as Matt Mendenhall. Matt was a walking He-Man, he was absolutely beautiful. If this guy ever got it together, he would be a challenge like no other but he lacked that fire and desire”.
Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: Eric2 on May 22, 2024, 01:49:56 PM
Yes. Lee Haney is better than Ronnie Coleman. Lee Haney is better than Phil Heath.  Lee is better than Dorian.

For me it's like this. 1. Lee and Dorian did it without "gurus" or coaches. That says alot. 2. Lee is pre site enhancement era. No esiciline and no synthol. At no time during his career did Haney ever have a wide waist or a gut. Dorian did,  So did Ronnie now Phil.

Let's attack Lee's so called weaknesses. Arms. No one ever accused Lee of having small arms until the Flex Wheelers, Levrone, Dillett and Vince Taylors came along. Looking at his last show which was his best look in 91 Mr. O. His arms were in proportion with everything else. If anything their arms are blown out and in many cases with foreign substances same with their delts. Next. Quads. I personally favor quads of Lee's era. Not Ronnie and beyond.  Overblown body parts are in direct contrast to proportions portion of the show.

So when you add all these things up, Haney wins. No torn biceps or triceps. He had calves. A vacuum, could pose. Never lost as Mr. O. I could go on. He went out on top. All others did not.

The only thing that's changed is the judging and it shouldn't have.

Anyway, Haney is best of all time and the greatest.

I agree on all accounts. Dorian took the size game to a new level and yet single handedly destroyed bodybuilding at the same time. It was going to happen eventually, with Dorian or someone else. Problem lies in the public looking for the BBD, bigger better Deal.
LEE was actually the last Mr Olympia to represent classic lines, mass and unbelievable muscle separation with striations the whole package. He was a great champion as well with a good personality. It's absolute garbage today.
I actually hold Lee Haney in a higher caliber bodybuilding wise than Arnold as well.
He has been overlooked I think because if the mass monster revolution. Big mass without class,cuts just gross short men in thongs with a blob body

I will say that Dorians first Mr Olympia  and second where good but not after, Ronnie's first few where good, just not when the guts took over
Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: Pet shop boys on May 22, 2024, 03:07:50 PM
Lee Haney has been the most dominant Olympia winner ever...

No controversy, no torn/injury body parts, no gifts", never lose during or after he won his first of 8 damn Sandow .

The only one

WooooSSHHHHHHHHHHHH
Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: Grape Ape on May 22, 2024, 03:17:02 PM
Lee was awesome.

Never had any real comp that pushed him outside of Gaspari placing second to him 3x.

Had to retire though - peak Yates and Colemen wax him.
Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: 1Patrick on May 22, 2024, 03:49:02 PM
Crazy thing that  Lee retired with 8 Sandows at the age when some  of the pros these days getting into the bodybuilding .NO ONE ever will repeat that  ,period .
I’ve met and talked to tons of pros at ASC expos ,but never met Lee .My bucket list to meet TotaLEE awesome.
Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: hipolito mejia on May 22, 2024, 04:02:53 PM
(https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/WhatsApp-Image-2023-03-30-at-19.59.54.jpeg)

Lees balance and flow destroyed Dorian

Yates torso looks “ sad” next to Haneys
Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: TheShape. on May 22, 2024, 04:18:00 PM
The last Mr. Olympia to have a classic physique I would want to aspire to. As soon as you lose that tight waist the illusion is shattered.
Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: Royalty on May 22, 2024, 04:26:54 PM
I fully support Lee Haney as the greatest bodybuilder of all time.
Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: Fortress on May 22, 2024, 04:43:19 PM
For me, Haney is the greatest Mr. Olympia of all time, absolutely.

I prefer other winners for specific reasons, but overall, as a complete physique, Lee comes out on top.

And as a bonus, his is one of the best personalities in the entire history of competitive bodybuilding.

Just a fine gentleman.
Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: 38 returns on May 22, 2024, 04:47:09 PM
Haney

best of all time in all aspects
Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: wes on May 22, 2024, 05:16:31 PM
It`s weird when Haney was on top,I didn`t think that highly of his physique,............looking back now he was fucking great............almost damn near perfect!
Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: Skeletor on May 22, 2024, 07:21:48 PM
It`s weird when Haney was on top,I didn`t think that highly of his physique,............looking back now he was fucking great............almost damn near perfect!

You said the same thing about Hercules back in the day.
Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: wes on May 22, 2024, 07:43:08 PM
You said the same thing about Hercules back in the day.
Watch your mouth convict !!  :D
Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: Titus Pullo on May 23, 2024, 01:10:27 PM
You said the same thing about Hercules back in the day.

Not this shit again...

It was SAMSON Tim admired, not Hercules!

Get it straight, Skeletor :-/
Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: MajorDomo on May 23, 2024, 01:21:26 PM
For the "modern" bodybuilders (post Arnold)  Lee Haney was the pinnacle of perfection
Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: BigRo on May 23, 2024, 03:11:50 PM
Yes. Lee Haney is better than Ronnie Coleman. Lee Haney is better than Phil Heath.  Lee is better than Dorian.

For me it's like this. 1. Lee and Dorian did it without "gurus" or coaches. That says alot. 2. Lee is pre site enhancement era. No esiciline and no synthol. At no time during his career did Haney ever have a wide waist or a gut. Dorian did,  So did Ronnie now Phil.

Let's attack Lee's so called weaknesses. Arms. No one ever accused Lee of having small arms until the Flex Wheelers, Levrone, Dillett and Vince Taylors came along. Looking at his last show which was his best look in 91 Mr. O. His arms were in proportion with everything else. If anything their arms are blown out and in many cases with foreign substances same with their delts. Next. Quads. I personally favor quads of Lee's era. Not Ronnie and beyond.  Overblown body parts are in direct contrast to proportions portion of the show.

So when you add all these things up, Haney wins. No torn biceps or triceps. He had calves. A vacuum, could pose. Never lost as Mr. O. I could go on. He went out on top. All others did not.

The only thing that's changed is the judging and it shouldn't have.

Anyway, Haney is best of all time and the greatest.

Not sure about the calves, he is my pick for best Hebrew bodybuilder.
Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: Lartinos on May 23, 2024, 05:27:27 PM
Lee and Arnold

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Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: Wiggs on May 23, 2024, 05:38:52 PM
Lee and Arnold

i=ZRw8zRkmN0qsznpD

Love this. Thanks!😎
Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: Moontrane on May 23, 2024, 05:52:43 PM
It`s weird when Haney was on top,I didn`t think that highly of his physique,............looking back now he was fucking great............almost damn near perfect!

Isn't that interesting?

Back in Haney's day, pros could wear street clothes and look like athletes.
Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: Earl1972 on May 23, 2024, 11:54:40 PM
no

you put every guy ever on stage at their best, he isn't top 10 probably not even top 20

yeah he was a good guy, so what?  bodybuilding is not a personality contest

dominated a very weak era, gaspari and labrada were his best competition throughout his reign and those guys aren't even top 30 on the best all time stage

he saw dorian and got scared

saying he's the best is like saying royce gracie is the best mma fighter ever, the sport grew and evolved and he was surpassed

E

Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: Humble Narcissist on May 23, 2024, 11:59:42 PM
Like Haney said he's the " only 8 time Mr Olympia winner with a 31" waist "
Awesome pic in his book which was a very good book.
Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: Bevo on May 24, 2024, 01:25:18 AM
1998 Ronnie was better than Lee, 2008 Mr O version of Dexter, 93 Dorian too

The peak of bbing was def the 90’s up until early 2000’s. After that it was Dan down hill from there
Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: Grenache on May 24, 2024, 05:29:52 AM
his last Mr. Olympia:

Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: Pet shop boys on May 24, 2024, 06:00:39 AM
his last Mr. Olympia:


his last victory still Looks like a statue in every mandatory pose ....



WoooSHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: BigRo on May 24, 2024, 06:08:32 AM
I love the way he stood up for Carmina Burana dead serious, no smile, just raw intensity killing it, ho nomo.
Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: Wiggs on May 24, 2024, 12:34:52 PM
his last Mr. Olympia:


I've seen this a million times and each time it's still a great video. All of it.  Just a different time. Lee Haney is one of a kind.
Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: Van_Bilderass on May 24, 2024, 01:47:36 PM
Haney had a magical, otherworldly quality to his physique. I won't even try to explain what I mean. But I was hooked on all things bb as an 8 year old kid seeing him :D

Only thing was that he was black, which unconsiously affected how I viewed him, even as a child. Usually black bb fans like other blacks, whites root for whites, it's only natural, you identify with your own.
Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: Humble Narcissist on May 24, 2024, 11:52:11 PM
Haney had a magical, otherworldly quality to his physique. I won't even try to explain what I mean. But I was hooked on all things bb as an 8 year old kid seeing him :D

Only thing was that he was black, which unconsiously affected how I viewed him, even as a child. Usually black bb fans like other blacks, whites root for whites, it's only natural, you identify with your own.
Yes, he transcended race.
Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: Royalty on May 28, 2024, 06:08:48 AM
▫️
Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: Pet shop boys on June 06, 2024, 07:06:41 AM
Lee Haney

won Teen mr.America
won Junior Nationals
won the Nationals
won Grand Prix
won Night of Champions
won 8 Olympias and retired at age 31.

If you're too young to remember you're Fcked' ... because that isn't happening in humanity ever again.







WooooSHHHHHHHHHHHHH Awesome Lee
Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: Royalty on June 06, 2024, 07:13:09 AM
Lee Haney

won Teen mr.America
won Junior Nationals
won the Nationals
won Grand Prix
won Night of Champions
won 8 Olympias and retired at age 31.

If you're too young to remember you're Fcked' ... because that isn't happening in humanity ever again.







WooooSHHHHHHHHHHHHH Awesome Lee


Ironically you were not aware of any of the contests when they actually occurred.
Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: Pet shop boys on June 06, 2024, 07:15:32 AM

Ironically you were not aware of any of the contests when they actually occurred.

Good thing the thread is why Lee Haney is trully the GOAT




Wooossshhhhhhhhhhhhhhh  Total leeeeeeeee
Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: Grenache on June 06, 2024, 07:16:55 AM
1984:

1985:

Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: Royalty on June 06, 2024, 07:19:55 AM
Good thing the thread is why Lee Haney is trully the GOAT




Wooossshhhhhhhhhhhhhhh  Total leeeeeeeee

You don’t make any sense
Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: Wiggs on June 06, 2024, 07:21:55 AM
King Lee opens up on modern bodybuilding.  It's a fantastic listen.

And btw NarcissisticDeity Lee was 254 in 91. 6 lbs from Dorian's 260 in 93.



Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: 38 returns on June 06, 2024, 07:23:29 AM
this was the greatest for me. and the greatest Olympia for a variety of reasons.

Bob Paris routine
Phil Hill
Mike Quinn

Haneys routine is flawless.

Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: Wiggs on June 06, 2024, 07:53:35 AM
this was the greatest for me. and the greatest Olympia for a variety of reasons.

Bob Paris routine
Phil Hill
Mike Quinn

Haneys routine is flawless.



Man o man. His posing is so fluid. When you break it down. Lee was an incredible poser. Flawless transitions.
Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: Donny on June 06, 2024, 07:59:53 AM
Haney had a magical, otherworldly quality to his physique. I won't even try to explain what I mean. But I was hooked on all things bb as an 8 year old kid seeing him :D

Only thing was that he was black, which unconsiously affected how I viewed him, even as a child. Usually black bb fans like other blacks, whites root for whites, it's only natural, you identify with your own.
He is intelligent too & secured his future with property investments.
Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: oldtimer1 on June 06, 2024, 08:08:11 AM
Lee is one of the bests of all time. I think the 1993 version of Yates destroys him though.
Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: NarcissisticDeity on June 06, 2024, 08:37:41 AM
Lee is one of the bests of all time. I think the 1993 version of Yates destroys him though.

That's 1992
Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: oldtimer1 on June 06, 2024, 08:58:36 AM
That's 1992

How can you tell? He wore black trunks for both Olympia's and I think it's 1993.
Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: MajorDomo on June 06, 2024, 09:09:29 AM
IMO, Haney stayed consistently good while Yates slowly decayed over time.
Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: joswift on June 06, 2024, 10:03:09 AM
How can you tell? He wore black trunks for both Olympia's and I think it's 1993.

Its 92, his first win, he was shredded for that one and the black background gives it away
Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: 38 returns on June 06, 2024, 10:08:52 AM
dorian unreal there!

I prefer Haney though but Dorian was next level!
Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: NarcissisticDeity on June 06, 2024, 11:25:10 AM
How can you tell? He wore black trunks for both Olympia's and I think it's 1993.

His hair was a little longer in the back in 92
Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: pamith on June 06, 2024, 11:32:32 AM
Lee was great but Arnold was better (bigger arms)
Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: MajorDomo on June 06, 2024, 11:46:05 AM
Lee was great but Arnold was better (bigger arms)

But no quads lol
Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: pamith on June 06, 2024, 11:48:37 AM
(https://i.ytimg.com/vi/4IEmjwLCTes/maxresdefault.jpg)
Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: pamith on June 06, 2024, 11:53:36 AM
(https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Lee-Haney-Arnold1.jpg)
Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: Humble Narcissist on June 07, 2024, 12:19:48 AM
(https://i.ytimg.com/vi/4IEmjwLCTes/maxresdefault.jpg)
All look amazing!
Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: Grenache on June 07, 2024, 12:23:22 AM
(https://forum.steelfactor.ru/uploads/monthly_10_2020/post-96453-0-12353300-1602216865.jpg)
Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: joswift on June 07, 2024, 12:29:58 AM
(https://i.redd.it/kqpq33dv7t921.jpg)

I dont think there has ever been a better FDB pose in bodybuilding.
Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: Humble Narcissist on June 07, 2024, 12:34:02 AM
(https://i.redd.it/kqpq33dv7t921.jpg)

I dont think there has ever been a better FDB pose in bodybuilding.
Bhank comes close.
Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: pamith on June 08, 2024, 11:59:31 AM
Lee was amazing, but Ronnie was really something too, no?
Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: NarcissisticDeity on June 08, 2024, 01:14:47 PM
Lee was amazing, but Ronnie was really something too, no?
Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: Wiggs on June 08, 2024, 02:48:20 PM


This is the pic that summarizes why Lee is better than Ronnie.
Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: Skeletor on June 08, 2024, 02:56:06 PM
This is the pic that summarizes why Lee is better than Ronnie.

Also, Lee can walk and speak normally.
Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: Tarantula157 on June 09, 2024, 09:32:44 AM
How can you tell? He wore black trunks for both Olympia's and I think it's 1993.


By the background
Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: Tarantula157 on June 09, 2024, 09:39:02 AM
N:1
Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: Brenda Steunbeer on June 09, 2024, 10:24:09 PM
Lee was a fantastic builder, but Arnold is the one and only GOAT. All others just walk in his footsteps.
Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: Moontrane on June 10, 2024, 12:22:24 AM
(https://i.redd.it/kqpq33dv7t921.jpg)

I dont think there has ever been a better FDB pose in bodybuilding.

Of course there is.

(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1633/7705/files/lee_haney_mr_olympia_480x480.jpg?v=1672932087)
Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: Humble Narcissist on June 10, 2024, 12:26:42 AM
Lee was a fantastic builder, but Arnold is the one and only GOAT. All others just walk in his footsteps.
Don't tell Royalty.
Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: Wiggs on June 10, 2024, 03:16:12 AM
Lee was a fantastic builder, but Arnold is the one and only GOAT. All others just walk in his footsteps.

Fuck off Arnold...Nice try. Lee 8 > Arnold 7.
Lee has all his children by his childhood sweetheart.  Arnold....we'll....You know.
Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: joswift on June 10, 2024, 03:24:01 AM
Fuck off Arnold...Nice try. Lee 8 > Arnold 7.
Lee has all his children by his childhood sweetheart.  Arnold....we'll....You know.

Arnold had no competition until 1980
Haney beat hundreds of competitors over his 8 year reign
Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: Pet shop boys on June 10, 2024, 07:02:27 AM
Fuck off Arnold...Nice try. Lee 8 > Arnold 7.
Lee has all his children by his childhood sweetheart.  Arnold....we'll....You know.

A better father doesn't necessarily mean best bodybuilder though.


WooooSHHHHHHHHHH
Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: French on June 10, 2024, 08:32:01 AM
Retire at 31 without injuries, internal damages and gut, of course he is the greatest
Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: Humble Narcissist on June 10, 2024, 11:46:33 PM
Fuck off Arnold...Nice try. Lee 8 > Arnold 7.
Lee has all his children by his childhood sweetheart.  Arnold....we'll....You know.
Yeah, but we wouldn't have Mexican Conan had Arnold not diddled the help.
Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: NarcissisticDeity on June 11, 2024, 06:33:47 AM
Arnold had no competition until 1980
Haney beat hundreds of competitors over his 8 year reign

In Arnold's defense there weren't as many contests in his era and you could make the argument that the amount of contests Haney enjoyed was because of the popularity that Arnold brought to the sport
Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: joswift on June 11, 2024, 07:03:41 AM
In Arnold's defense there weren't as many contests in his era and you could make the argument that the amount of contests Haney enjoyed was because of the popularity that Arnold brought to the sport
And as such Haney had way more opposition hence the better bodybuilder.
Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: Earl1972 on June 11, 2024, 11:50:25 AM
This is the pic that summarizes why Lee is better than Ronnie.

better looking body yes, but not in a contest

"raising the roof" is not a mandatory pose

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Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: pamith on June 11, 2024, 01:13:11 PM
Lee was a fantastic builder, but Arnold is the one and only GOAT. All others just walk in his footsteps.
So true
Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: AbrahamG on June 11, 2024, 08:22:06 PM
So true

Bro...
Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: pamith on June 12, 2024, 02:03:16 AM
Bhank comes close.
Brutal if true
Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: Royalty on June 20, 2024, 12:04:53 PM
Haney’s delts and traps
are criminally underrated
Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: Royalty on June 20, 2024, 12:36:20 PM
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Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: French on June 20, 2024, 12:53:03 PM
Haney’s delts and traps
are criminally underrated


You can add forearms
Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: oldschoolfan on June 22, 2024, 02:43:35 PM
Lee can still walk and wipe his own ass Ronnie can do neither
Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: Humble Narcissist on June 23, 2024, 12:03:12 AM
Lee can still walk and wipe his own ass Ronnie can do neither
Brutal but true.
Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: honest on June 23, 2024, 12:19:18 AM
Haney was the very best of his era, Yates the best of his. Ronnie the best of his, the judging criteria adapted and supported their physiques at that time.

Haney would have had to up the dose to beat or compete with Doz,he retired instead, by the time Ron won shape and symmetry was gone completely for the sake of all size and that's what Ron was. Doz 92,93 shape was shape condition and symmetry was still part of the equation as his waist blew out post 93 and his body tore it started to drift towards the era that supported Ronnie size for the sake of size. I still think he won. those shows but the sport started to regress after 93. and iMO its still is.
Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: French on June 23, 2024, 12:49:00 AM
Dorian 93 was the ultimate combination.
Haney's success at such a young age while preserving
his health, family and legacy are unmatched.
Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: Tarantula157 on June 23, 2024, 08:46:36 AM
And as such Haney had way more opposition hence the better bodybuilder.

How many opponents you face matters at regional and national level. Not at the Olympia when you are the best in the world. How many you face in boxing to become the world champion? The original idea for the Olympia was to be a contest just for the very best in the World, like in boxing. Scott Vs.Pull, Arnold vs Sergio, etc. The many competitors were at the Mr. America, Mr. World, Mr. Universe contests and then the Olympia was in conjunction with this contests as a grand finale saved only for the winners.
E.g. Firrigno beat over 50 people at the IFBB Mr. Universe in 1974 only to be destroyed by Arnold at the Olympia where there were just 4 competitors total, 2 in each weight class.
Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: Tarantula157 on June 23, 2024, 08:51:34 AM
And as such Haney had way more opposition hence the better bodybuilder.

Usually the competition is just by the guys in the first call out anyway, 2, 3, 4 people max (nowadays up to 6 people). The rest are just making the numbers but are not a treat for the title.
If the top physiques in the world are present (the ones with real chances of winning it), how many people get invited to compete at the Olympia doesn't change the outcome of the contest or the rank of the winner.
Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: honest on June 23, 2024, 09:42:38 AM
Dorian 93 was the ultimate combination.
Haney's success at such a young age while preserving
his health, family and legacy are unmatched.

agree 100% Haney represents the best overall outcome of any Olympia winner Arnold included just a humble family orientated guy. 
Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: Lartinos on June 25, 2024, 06:45:07 AM
A story he told about an old friend.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/acUvHwHF8zjsEYw7/?mibextid=WC7FNe
Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: The Scott on June 25, 2024, 07:02:41 AM
I have watched an interview of Ronnie Coleman where without hesitation he states that give the "technology" of today, no one would be capable of defeating Arnold.  Not him.  Not Yates and definitely not Haney.

There may have been "more" people showing up to compete in Haney's time but that doesn't mean anything really.  People didn't show up to compete against Arnold because he was that much better.

Haney is a nice, family man. Arnold is a cuck of a douche. But Haney is as much of a liar when it comes to "stayroids". I recall when Haney was asked about competing against Arnold and his reply was something about Arnold being fortunate not to have competed in the "age of Haney".

Haney wouldn't stand a chance much less stand in the way of Arnold and his relentless determination coupled with what must surely be the most gifted response to drugs ever.  The interview with Ronnie was an eye opener for me.  I still think he was stupid to destroy himself but he is Ronnie and that was his life.  All of his life and his choice. 

But Ronnie said in interview that Arnold on a modern  protocol would make him (Ronnie) "look like a little kid" standing next to the Oak.  No one could come close.  I  think he is correct because decades later, there is Arnold and then the rest.

Again, Haney is a much better family man.  But that doesn't make him a better bodybuilder, just a better man.  And there is honor in that.
Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: Skeletor on June 25, 2024, 11:24:17 AM
I have watched an interview of Ronnie Coleman where without hesitation he states that give the "technology" of today, no one would be capable of defeating Arnold.  Not him.  Not Yates and definitely not Haney.

There may have been "more" people showing up to compete in Haney's time but that doesn't mean anything really.  People didn't show up to compete against Arnold because he was that much better.

Haney is a nice, family man. Arnold is a cuck of a douche. But Haney is as much of a liar when it comes to "stayroids". I recall when Haney was asked about competing against Arnold and his reply was something about Arnold being fortunate not to have competed in the "age of Haney".

Haney wouldn't stand a chance much less stand in the way of Arnold and his relentless determination coupled with what must surely be the most gifted response to drugs ever.  The interview with Ronnie was an eye opener for me.  I still think he was stupid to destroy himself but he is Ronnie and that was his life.  All of his life and his choice. 

But Ronnie said in interview that Arnold on a modern  protocol would make him (Ronnie) "look like a little kid" standing next to the Oak.  No one could come close.  I  think he is correct because decades later, there is Arnold and then the rest.

Again, Haney is a much better family man.  But that doesn't make him a better bodybuilder, just a better man.  And there is honor in that.

You are a patient man. I cannot stand his gibberish.
Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: The Scott on June 25, 2024, 11:41:23 AM
You are a patient man. I cannot stand his gibberish.

It wasn't Ronnie's usual glazed eyes look and he had some gentleman asking him questions and keeping him on track.  I think the part of the video where he discussed Arnold, himself and others was perhaps 3 minutes long.  Either that or that is the extent of my attention span.  ;D
Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: NarcissisticDeity on June 25, 2024, 01:00:16 PM
 :)
Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: wes on June 26, 2024, 12:55:29 AM
In Arnold's defense there weren't as many contests in his era and you could make the argument that the amount of contests Haney enjoyed was because of the popularity that Arnold brought to the sport
Very true ND......Arnold made bodybuilding and fitness popular......before that it had a tiny niche following and not many guys were doing it on an Olympia type level.

It`s still a niche "sport" but way more popular than it was in Arnolds day.
Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: hench on June 26, 2024, 01:42:42 AM
I also remember haney saying he had no competition as arnold had retired.
Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: Humble Narcissist on June 26, 2024, 11:45:08 PM
I also remember haney saying he had no competition as arnold had retired.
Lou should have come back earlier.
Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: Skeletor on June 27, 2024, 11:23:12 AM
Lou should have come back earlier.

They told him but he didn't listen.
Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: joswift on June 27, 2024, 11:36:32 AM
They told him but he didn't listen.
its because he turned his back on the sport
Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: Humble Narcissist on June 28, 2024, 12:20:39 AM
They told him but he didn't listen.
:D Brutal.
Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: Royalty on July 22, 2024, 03:44:15 PM
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Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: Royalty on July 22, 2024, 03:46:02 PM
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Title: Re: Why Lee Haney truly is the B.O.A.T. and G.O.A.T.
Post by: NarcissisticDeity on July 22, 2024, 04:19:23 PM
 :)