Yates is kicking ass and taking names

[NarcissisticDeity]

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/dorian_yates_interview_1993_gym_shots.htm

Must read lol Shawn Ray , Nasser , all of them put in their places lol

[Hulkster]

what total bullshit from that article:

Still able to train over the remaining weeks before the show, the damage being more psychological than physical at that point

yeah, more psychological my ass:

[NarcissisticDeity]

what total bullshit from that article:

yeah, more psychological my ass:

LMFAO Mr Meltdown thanks for following me 

[NarcissisticDeity]

And likewise in 1997, when Nasser El Sonbaty came second?
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      Nasser from the front was phenomenal and in some poses from the front there is no doubt he beat me. But from the side he is very narrow and from the back there is no comparison really. You have to look at it logically. Let's say he beat me in the front relaxed pose and the front double bicep.

      I will give him this. Did he beat me in the side triceps? No. In either of the back poses? No. Abs and thighs was close. So no, I don't think he deserved to win although he did look very good that year. But he looked good from certain angles. Some physiques you can't judge from a photograph; you have to be there.

      Everyone who sees my physique in person always comments on how much better I look in person than in pictures. That's because my physique is thick and developed from all angles. From the front, from the back, from the side, standing on my head: it doesn't matter. Everywhere is fully developed from every angle. And this might not show in one-dimensional photos. When you turn somebody to the side and they are twice as thick as everyone else, then that shows up

Nasser = owned
Hulkter = owned

Everyone who sees my physique in person always comments on how much better I look in person than in pictures. That's because my physique is thick and developed from all angles. From the front, from the back, from the side, standing on my head: it doesn't matter. Everywhere is fully developed from every angle. And this might not show in one-dimensional photos. When you turn somebody to the side and they are twice as thick as everyone else, then that shows up

[NarcissisticDeity]

I believe in '94 second place was Shawn Ray who was in shape, but the guy has got a lot of weaknesses, which he wouldn't admit himself. He is a very small guy with narrow shoulders, his calves are not very good, and his quad shape is not very good. He has his strong points, as well, but I believe I was good enough to beat him with the quality that I had, even though I was not at my personal best.

Shawn Ray = owned

[The Coach]

what total bullshit from that article:

yeah, more psychological my ass:

Great arms 

[NarcissisticDeity]

Q ] However, during your time at the top of the Olympia standings, the guys who tended to come in smaller, men like Shawn Ray and Flex Wheeler, provided some of your toughest competition.
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      This whole thing just frustrates me. People are saying. "Well, what's in, the big or small physique?" It is neither of them. It is the best physique, the best combination of all of the factors: size, symmetry and conditioning. Put them all in a pot and mix them up together to see who has the best combination.

      Now that Dexter Jackson has won the Mr. Olympia and he is a smaller guy, is it the year of the smaller guy? No, that is bullsh!t. It was all about who was the best guy on the day. But all things being equal, usually the bigger guy is better. But obviously on that day they weren't because Jay Cutler was not in good shape, so Dexter beat him.

Yates confirming the reasons I said many , many times why he would beat Ronnie , the best combo of ALL the criteria and that was him lol

I love being proven right by IFBB judges lol

[NarcissisticDeity]

Q ] At least as far as fullness goes very few, if any, have shown that kind of size in photos. Do you think, all things considered, your size in these photos has yet to be surpassed?
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      Yes: fullness, roundness and proportion, it is all there. Just perhaps the degree of granite-like shredded-ness I used to go for was not quite there, but it wasn't far off. But it was definitely better than the condition the guys are coming in these days though.

      There is none of that (granite hardness) anymore. Some of the guys who are coming in now are really disappointing, to me anyway. I don't want to single anyone out for criticism; it is across the board. It seems that the guys of the '90s were going much more for condition. It seems now they are just trying to come in bigger and fuller but they have a soft look to them.

Ha Ha ha ha ha Dorian stating the obvious lol he's in better shape in these pics than ANYONE who competes today

[Alex23]

And likewise in 1997, when Nasser El Sonbaty came second?
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      Nasser from the front was phenomenal and in some poses from the front there is no doubt he beat me. But from the side he is very narrow and from the back there is no comparison really. You have to look at it logically. Let's say he beat me in the front relaxed pose and the front double bicep.

      I will give him this. Did he beat me in the side triceps? No. In either of the back poses? No. Abs and thighs was close. So no, I don't think he deserved to win although he did look very good that year. But he looked good from certain angles. Some physiques you can't judge from a photograph; you have to be there.

      Everyone who sees my physique in person always comments on how much better I look in person than in pictures. That's because my physique is thick and developed from all angles. From the front, from the back, from the side, standing on my head: it doesn't matter. Everywhere is fully developed from every angle. And this might not show in one-dimensional photos. When you turn somebody to the side and they are twice as thick as everyone else, then that shows up

Nasser = owned
Hulkter = owned

Everyone who sees my physique in person always comments on how much better I look in person than in pictures. That's because my physique is thick and developed from all angles. From the front, from the back, from the side, standing on my head: it doesn't matter. Everywhere is fully developed from every angle. And this might not show in one-dimensional photos. When you turn somebody to the side and they are twice as thick as everyone else, then that shows up

HAHAHAH I just read that part of the article...

bigbobs is going to hersheystain his underwear. Nasser too but he'll sell it.

[NarcissisticDeity]

HAHAHAH I just read that part of the article...

bigbobs is going to hersheystain his underwear. Nasser too but he'll sell it.

lmfao

[Alex23]

lmfao

There are no doubts that the 1993 pics changed the world of bodybuilding forever.

Quite amazing that they weren't supposed to even be released but Dorian's ... explains the undies.

I remember flippin' pages of Flex at the store and having to take a 2nd and 3rd look

[NarcissisticDeity]

There are no doubts that the 1993 pics changed the world of bodybuilding forever.

Quite amazing that they weren't supposed to even be released but Dorian's ... explains the undies.

I remember flipp pages of Flex at the store and having to take a 2nd and 3rd look

I think everyone did , I remember the late Paul Demayo stating he was just getting used to Dorian 1992 he said after seeing those pics he should just get a job at Burger King

[bigdumbbell]

Q ] At least as far as fullness goes very few, if any, have shown that kind of size in photos. Do you think, all things considered, your size in these photos has yet to be surpassed?
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      Yes: fullness, roundness and proportion, it is all there. Just perhaps the degree of granite-like shredded-ness I used to go for was not quite there, but it wasn't far off. But it was definitely better than the condition the guys are coming in these days though.

      There is none of that (granite hardness) anymore. Some of the guys who are coming in now are really disappointing, to me anyway. I don't want to single anyone out for criticism; it is across the board. It seems that the guys of the '90s were going much more for condition. It seems now they are just trying to come in bigger and fuller but they have a soft look to them.

Ha Ha ha ha ha Dorian stating the obvious lol he's in better shape in these pics than ANYONE who competes today

if only that was natural 

[NarcissisticDeity]

Hi Neo 

[NarcissisticDeity]

Q ] When were the photos released and what impact did they have on your competition at the time?
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      They were actually released in FLEX Magazine around the time of the (1993) Olympia. I remember Peter McGough having them in the office about six weeks before the Olympia. He had them almost immediately in his office (after the photo shoot) and made the point of subtly showing them to the other competitors who came to the office, which of course completely demoralized them

[Camel Jockey]

Of course Dorian is going to talk in his own favor.  

[NarcissisticDeity]

Of course Dorian is going to talk in his own favor.  

He's known for his candor and honesty , he's always been this way and he's spot on not only about himself but his critique of others as well

[Emmortal]

[ Q ] Elaborating on what you said earlier, what is your view on the physiques of today?
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      The only guy that really impressed me when he was on was Ronnie. I would always look at him and think, "Crap, that is impressive." But apart from that there is nobody there who would beat the guys of the '90s, I don't think.

The proof is in the pudding.

[Camel Jockey]

He's known for his candor and honesty , he's always been this way and he's spot on not only about himself but his critique of others as well

If he'd have been honest, then at the very least he would have admitted to losing to Sean in '94 and to Nasser in '97.

I do admire his straight forwards manner though. He's more honest than 99.9% of bodybuilders, and I also like his criticism of today's pros lacking the conditioning of the 90's.

[NarcissisticDeity]

If he'd have been honest, then at the very least he would have admitted to losing to Sean in '94 and to Nasser in '97.

I do admire his straight forwards manner though. He's more honest than 99.9% of bodybuilders, and I also like his criticism of today's pros lacking the conditioning of the 90's.

He didn't lose to either , he was on the money in his critique with both

[NarcissisticDeity]

The proof is in the pudding.

He's always spoken highly about Ronnie and Ronnie at his best is extremely impressive

[Emmortal]

These articles are really great and nice to get some insight from one of the greatest BB'rs of all time.

[NarcissisticDeity]

These articles are really great and nice to get some insight from one of the greatest BB'rs of all time.

he still owns the sport 11 years after his retirement

[kiwiol]

Dorian was always a class act and IMO, the greatest Mr Olympia ever

[NarcissisticDeity]

Dorian was always a class act and IMO, the greatest Mr Olympia ever

Smart man right here !