I used that theory for a while but the angles in those shots aren't severe enough to account for that much of a difference.
He really should retire before the Olympia, but is still in denial and believes he's still superior. Maybe another loss will do it but it's too bad he has to go out that way.
i don't know ronnie personally, but from what i see of him he doesn't dwell on negatives. he just seems to shrug them off and get on with the task at hand.
i am reminded of the much talked about and taped athlete's meeting where ronnie was saying, "why complain?"
some might see that as a weakness or a sign of ignorance but i think it clarifies his intent and purpose. he is saying that it is a waste of time complaining because with the circumstances being what they are it doesn't fix anything.
same with the torn muscle. no point dwelling on it/complaining because that won't make it heal any faster. if he talks about it he is just providing a vehicle for negative. best thing to do is keep on going and let fate take it's course, or as ronnie might say, 'it's in god's hands.'
his self belief is unshakeable, even in the face of career threatening injury, and that's why i think he can come back and win the thing.
