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Trying to decide if he looks better or worse than Kevin
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The great one has fallen.
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The great one has fallen.
Compared to his former form , absolutely
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I can't get over the arms. I really don't care whether they are fake or not, they look it and that's enough for me.
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I don't think he looks too bad - I never expected him to be top 10 or anything - I'd be proud of that body at any age, and YES - I realise that's not the point of the competition! ;D
Edit: sorry, forgot to credit photo - Johnny Styles / RX Muscle
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170915/0c505a6f09847e52bec66d361c780430.jpg)
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I don't think he looks too bad - I never expected him to be top 10 or anything - I'd be proud of that body at any age, and YES - I realise that's not the point of the competition! ;D
Edit: sorry, forgot to credit photo - Johnny Styles / RX Muscle
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170915/0c505a6f09847e52bec66d361c780430.jpg)
He doesn't look as bad as Kevin , however he's being compared to who he was and it's a far cry
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Conditioning isn't very good... guess he couldn't push the envelope in that regard. He is pulling his arm too far back in the side chest too. Hamstrings are decent.
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He doesn't look as bad as Kevin , however he's being compared to who he was and it's a far cry
Yeah I think that's unrealistic to be honest. He certainly made the right choice of class. I suppose the real question - that can of course never be answered - is: if he was a complete unknown and turned up somewhere with that body, would people be impressed with the physique as presented, given his age...? Nationally probably not, but at local shows I think people would appreciate the build....
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Looks better than I expected
Still has a great upper body; strange his arms look great in
FDB but completely shot up relaxed and in every other pose
Overall, not a bad showing but not worth frying his kidney..
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Looks better than I expected
Still has a great upper body; strange his arms look great in
FDB but completely shot up relaxed and in every other pose
Overall, not a bad showing but not worth frying his kidney..
Agreed. The FDB is easily his best pose. Relaxed it's easy to see the site enhancement. Did he have a left calve injury? It looks non existent.
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Trying to decide if he looks better or worse than Kevin
Worse in my view. Though Kevin would be considered worse relative to his competition. What he accomplished is impressive in some ways, just not for the stage. Same could be said for Kevin.
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He actually looks better now in that comparison!!
It shows how Flex ruined his look trying to get too big
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If that's Flex second in , he actually looks good
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If that's Flex second in , he actually looks good
Darrem Charles?
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Darrem Charles?
Could be , I'm not sure ???
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WTF happened to his Calves??.....and those forearms...Still props to the Old Man! ;D
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Looks great for his age. Defenitely had a better return than Levrone.
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I have to wonder if he tore his achilles at some point.
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I have to wonder if he tore his achilles at some point.
Yeah something doesn't add up , same with his forearms being M.I.A
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If that's Flex second in , he actually looks good
It's not him
That guy has (some) calves
Flex calves and forearms are making Dennis Wolf and Branch blush
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His physique is a wreck.
Just as I suspected, he looks ridiculous.
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Yeah something doesn't add up , same with his forearms being M.I.A
Seems he genetically has high insertions all over...calves, forearms, rather high lats, and forearms...which would lead one to believe he has high insertions on the biceps and triceps that could only be overcome with some sort of augmentation.
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Goddammit. ...why the fucking spandex Calvin Klein trunks???? Just give them decent cut posing trunks. It is about classic physique. ....we dont need these foolish trunks to differentiate from the Freakshow O.
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I don't think he looks too bad - I never expected him to be top 10 or anything - I'd be proud of that body at any age, and YES - I realise that's not the point of the competition! ;D
Edit: sorry, forgot to credit photo - Johnny Styles / RX Muscle
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170915/0c505a6f09847e52bec66d361c780430.jpg)Whos the asian guy? He has an awesome physique.
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Way worse than levrone
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Mr. Levrone's upper body was much better
seeing both of them like this is very depressing :'(
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Now we know why he worn long sleeve socks in the preshoots :). Also only in the last comparision so my guess of last place is probablly right. I think Kevin made a much better job. He looked awesome upperbodywise.
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Good example of how tats can ruin a physique.
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Should have stayed home. Just TARNISHED his legacy. This whole comeback trend is nuts!
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Should have stayed home. Just TARNISHED his legacy. This whole comeback trend is nuts!
How is it "tarnished"?
Was his 93 ASC shape changed now? All his accomplishments are somehow cheapened because at age 52 he competed?
Nothing is tarnished...nobody actually gives enough of a shit to tarnish anything anyway.
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I don't think he looks too bad - I never expected him to be top 10 or anything - I'd be proud of that body at any age, and YES - I realise that's not the point of the competition! ;D
Edit: sorry, forgot to credit photo - Johnny Styles / RX Muscle
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170915/0c505a6f09847e52bec66d361c780430.jpg)
I guess Danny Hester can now say that he has beaten Flex Wheeler. A guy he had no chance of beating back in the 90s.
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Way worse than levrone
Kevin = more roids, time and calories
Flex = less ^^^
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Looks great. I'm sure dieting and training were on point but Goes to show genetics are always #1. He prepped for this in less than a year right? Insane
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seing a guy his age stepping on stage chasing a dream long gone is rather pathetic
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Flex looks great for a 51-52 year old guy who once was one of the greatest. But he clearly is not good enough for this catergory. He looks lopsided and nowhere near as symmetrical as I thought. Nonexistent calves. A great achievement on a personal level...but he should end this competition stuff. Zero to be gained. If he continues with this...he will damage his kidneys for real. Levrone came way way closer to his old days image than Flex.Lets be real here. Just post comparison pics of each guy...current and past look.
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I guess no need really to train the hard body parts like back and legs for size in this division.
Also the two tone grey/black trunks are an abomination.
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Kevin = more roids, time and calories
Flex = less ^^^
Not a chance.
By comparison, Levrone's basic shape and proportions are still intact.
This is an Olympia competition, so a guy has to be judged within those (reasonable) standards. And within those standards, Wheeler looks like absolute shit. Objectively.
The perfect word for his current stage physique is "mess".
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His left calf looks like Wolf's... wtf happened to his calves?
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His left calf looks like Wolf's... wtf happened to his calves?
he is a black
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I wish he wouldn't have done this. I don't know what he felt like he had to prove. Maybe he just wanted to go out his way but it's sad to see men in their 50's still craving that approval. He did so much and he had one of the most perfect bodies to ever step on stage. I hope he enjoys his new beautiful wife and family now!
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I wish he wouldn't have done this. I don't know what he felt like he had to prove. Maybe he just wanted to go out his way but it's sad to see men in their 50's still craving that approval. He did so much and he had one of the most perfect bodies to ever step on stage. I hope he enjoys his new beautiful wife and family now!
wait till next year....Dillet will be back, Cormier will be back, hell, Nasser might even come back (he'll be resurrected by all these non-sense)
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Flex looks great for 52. The tats just ruin his once unparalleled physique. He just can't compete with guys that are half his age except for Danny and Darrrem. I hope Flex proved what he wanted to and leaves it at that.
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I bet it feels good hearing the crowd cheer you. I imagine he feels how I did when I finished in last place at a show.
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I don't know how anyone can say flex looks better than levrones comeback. Flex looks funky in the arms, he's all lopsided, calves shot to pieces. Levrones legs were gone and bdb too but he still looked like a pro in his signature shots. Wheeler not even close
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kev lev should focus on this division if he wants to carry on going to war on stage.
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Those silk underwear briefs have to go.
Bodybuilding has completely jumped the shark.
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the synthol is so obvious in his tris.. looks like Ernie Taylor
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wait till next year....Dillet will be back, Cormier will be back, hell, Nasser might even come back (he'll be resurrected by all these non-sense)
desperate measures become reality.. they are all broke and living pay check to pay check... Shawn Ray will be the next comeback... watch... and actually he possibly could pull it off.... even though hes a piece of shit
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If that's Flex second in , he actually looks good
No,it's George Peterson.
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the synthol is so obvious in his tris.. looks like Ernie Taylor
the irony of your statement along with your profile pic isnt lost on us ;D
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Have yet to read all of the above just yet but ..... Flex received a well deserved standing ovation from an enthusiastic crowd at the prejudging last evening.
That hit him emotionally and he showed his appreciation.
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Have yet to read all of the above just yet but ..... Flex received a well deserved standing ovation from an enthusiastic crowd at the prejudging last evening.
That hit him emotionally and he showed his appreciation.
Yeah, stand and applaud a dude who is actively trying to ruin his last (and borrowed) kidney and trash his legacy.
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flex looks good considering all his ailments he had over the year, but to try that with one kidney that isnt even working right is crazy. if flex had both kidneys, i think he would have done much better, he could have taken more drugs etc
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flex looks good considering all his ailments he had over the year, but to try that with one kidney that isnt even working right is crazy. if flex had both kidneys, i think he would have done much better, he could have taken more drugs etc
yes... but why play Russian roulette?? he should be thankful hes still alive.
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yes... but why play Russian roulette?? he should be thankful hes still alive.
he's playing Russian Roulette with six bullets in the gun.
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Maybe he was told the kidney was no longer being accepted by his body, and decided to go out in a blaze of glory?
In this case his actions are logical.
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I think flex looks awesome for any age.
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desperate measures become reality.. they are all broke and living pay check to pay check... Shawn Ray will be the next comeback... watch... and actually he possibly could pull it off.... even though hes a piece of shit
Shawn is too headstrong. And is fat and happy. And I think doesn't want to risk his health, but also doesn't miss the adulation from the crowd.
The common theme with Flex and Kevin is that they were two Arnold and multi contest winners who were thought to take down Dorian and Ronnie, but never did. So they have that bitter pill in their mouth. It's the fact that they never came in their best shape and they missed an opportunity to be Mr. O. Plus, they miss the attention. These guys are not like Vince Taylor or Albert Beckles, both who in their 50s could compete with younger guys.
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It's interesting to see him like this. At the time I thought he had a near flawless physique. It was only years later that I realised his chest was comparatively weak and he had some less than organic arms. He still had those great lines though. In these shots it's clear that his pecs are structurally quite small and his lats pretty high. He did a great job in his prime to hide this.
Looked good all things considered. I think most 50 something men would be happy to look like that. I hope it's one and done though - he doesn't need to come back again.
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I can't get over the arms. I really don't care whether they are fake or not, they look it and that's enough for me.
rich piana was prepping him on his oil and pmma arm routine
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Shawn is too headstrong. And is fat and happy. And I think doesn't want to risk his health, but also doesn't miss the adulation from the crowd.
The common theme with Flex and Kevin is that they were two Arnold and multi contest winners who were thought to take down Dorian and Ronnie, but never did. So they have that bitter pill in their mouth. It's the fact that they never came in their best shape and they missed an opportunity to be Mr. O. Plus, they miss the attention. These guys are not like Vince Taylor or Albert Beckles, both who in their 50s could compete with younger guys.
Shawn never had that "drug look" to him...so i dont think he overdid it, i could be wrong...just judging on how his overall look was. i could be wrong... just based on looks, he didnt have that abusage look to him. he had one of the best physiques in my opinion... and I'm a Kevin and Priest fan... i dont think he burned out his receptors and if he wanted to he could make a good comeback...i admired how he looked, just not his attitude.
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look like a melted turd
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I don't know how anyone can say flex looks better than levrones comeback. Flex looks funky in the arms, he's all lopsided, calves shot to pieces. Levrones legs were gone and bdb too but he still looked like a pro in his signature shots. Wheeler not even close
No doubt Flex is a mess. But, he does seem he's not as delusional as Levrone. Flex did his thing and actually had a pretty cool speech. Kevin's in the gym with fake plates and using copious amounts of anadrol to push what he thinks is large numbers for Youtube. imop, Flex wins...Kevin is top 5 on suicide watch. Flex will live as long as his organs allow him to live. Kevin does look better than Flex, but when you're their age, they're the only ones who care about that. Kevins delusions are really starting to show.
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Those silk underwear briefs have to go.
Bodybuilding has completely jumped the shark.
You prefer them to wear thongs instead?
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Flex was so out of his depth on that stage. :-\ Can't say it was pitiful sight, but tattoos, scars, lumpy arms, wide waist, atrophied forearms and calves leave a sad feeling. Levrone comeback was somewhat entertaining, but Wheeler's is just unneeded.
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Trying to decide if he looks better or worse than Kevin
You aren't serious about this are you? Kevin looks much better from a bodybuilding perspective - bigger, leaner, and certain aspects of his upper body such as his arms and shoulders are actually very close to his prime. I'm surprised you would say that, ND. That being said, overall, Flex looks pretty good too. Those arms though... :-X
His left calf looks like Wolf's... wtf happened to his calves?
he is a black
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Flex was so out of his depth on that stage. :-\ Can't say it was pitiful sight, but tattoos, scars, lumpy arms, wide waist, atrophied forearms and calves leave a sad feeling. Levrone comeback was somewhat entertaining, but Wheeler's is just unneeded.
damn his calves disappeared..
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damn his calves disappeared..
I think they were almost always site injection esicline most of the time anyway
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Made more comparisons.
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STAHP IT!!!
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Flex, once famous for his back as heavy weight competitor, murdered by current top 2 guys in lighter weight (classic) division.
(https://www.team-andro.com/coppermine/albums/userpics/191053/DSC_2445_ergebnis~2.JPG) (https://www.team-andro.com/coppermine/albums/userpics/191053/DSC_2748_ergebnis~2.JPG) (https://www.team-andro.com/coppermine/albums/userpics/191053/normal_DSC_2460_ergebnis~4.JPG)
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I think they were almost always site injection esicline most of the time anyway
He had them defined and separated in his early years, before the injections and futile attempts to catch up with Yates and Ronnie. Nowadays he has Dennis Wolf-like pegs.
Dude ruined his health and physique.
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Dialysis 2.0
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Robby at 70. Better than Wheeler still.
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Robby at 70. Better than Wheeler still.
Yes he is
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The tattoos hurt his look a lot, as does the weak forearms and whatever is pumped into his arms. Hamstrings are unusually strong compared to quads, and calves are virtually gone. FLS and other shots look weird because his delts seem to really flatten out. Back is still sorta there.
IMO Kevin looked better because his upper body was basically back to where it was when he retired. Flex's 2003 look (even though a different class) is in another league. Hell even his rushed 2002 prep is far superior, although you can see shades of this look in that (last pic)
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Wheelers calves look familiar
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His legs look decent from the side. Calves suck, but he still has some hamstring.
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He was onstage. I stand corrected. Looked OK. Carry on...
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What is it with these these ex pros that they think they can reclaim their old bodybuilding glory 10 or more years after they retired?
The body has a hard enough time staying healthy, let alone carrying tons of muscles, as we age. I guess when your entire life is defined by what you did in your 20's and 30's, you keep thinking that's all you are capable of doing for the rest of your life.
Flex is actually pretty good as a commentator. He should run with that
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Flex weight this year was about the same as when he won the USA, obviously he looked nothing like the USA.now you have the exact same person same weight same b.f.bit totally different look,why?
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Age.
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oil abusage... oil adds weight... more bodyfat as well
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His calves disapeared.
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Flex weight this year was about the same as when he won the USA, obviously he looked nothing like the USA.now you have the exact same person same weight same b.f.bit totally different look,why?
He's 52. Who looks like they did in their twenties, especially after a kidney transplant, surgeries and medical issues he's gone through?
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He's 52. Who looks like they did in their twenties, especially after a kidney transplant, surgeries and medical issues he's gone through?
Yes but it's the same person weighting the same with the same amount of body fat
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He's 52. Who looks like they did in their twenties, especially after a kidney transplant, surgeries and medical issues he's gone through?
I look pretty much the same physique wise as I was at 31..
Facially, not so much....
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Yes but it's the same person weighting the same with the same amount of body fat
Wrong on the body fat. He was not measured at zero percent body fat by Jim Quinn for this one.
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Wrong on the body fat. He was not measured at zero percent body fat by Jim Quinn for this one.
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Which explains why he Never1TheShow this time.