Better symmetry? again that's tricky , he did have a smaller waist and hips and smaller joints , but his lower body lagged behind his upper , his calves were high and weren't very proportionate to his quads , remember all things have to be considered , Dorian kills Haney in density & dryness , Haney's legs are small and soft , his calves show little detail and his hams are lacking
You're just looking at what appeals to you it's natural but not how it works.
ND, I mostly agree with your opinions and assessments of bodybuilders, but I have to say that Haney having high calves is somewhat an established myth – and wrongly so. His calves developed quite a bit during his career. In 1991 his calves were quite good. His insertions were not high - but rather good for developing calves. In 1991 his calves were not that far behind Yates. Of course, Yates calves were better, became greater along the way - and ended up being perhaps the best ever. Check out some of the pics
The same can be said of Haney’s quads. They also developed quite a bit during, and in 1991 they were really good from the front and side. If you look at a side comparison of Haney and Yates, you will see that Haney’s quads look a bit bigger. From the front – in 1991 especially – they were really sharp, and his insertions and shape were great. The same can not be said about his hams. They were definitely lakcing.
We have to remember that Haney grew up – as a bodybuildier – in a time (late 70s/early 80s) were big quads were not an issue. Of course Platz came a long, but his quads were at that time seen as a disadvantage and throwing of his symmetry and proportions.
My point is that Haney really had the insertions and potential to develop great quads. Not many present great improvements in their quads at their last contest….. Had Haney’s career been 5 or 10 years later, his quads would’ve/could’ve been really great.
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