Author Topic: Gary Strydom when he was young (Read 8413 times)

NarcissisticDeity · « **on:** February 05, 2011, 07:35:34 PM »

If he posted this pic on GetBig he would have been torn apart lol

johnny1 · « **Reply #1 on:** February 06, 2011, 01:03:04 AM »

Yip amazing the "transformation" over the years

bigdumbbell · « **Reply #2 on:** February 06, 2011, 01:03:22 AM »

he had hair issues even back then

local hero · « **Reply #3 on:** February 06, 2011, 03:50:26 AM »

looks like what a young teenage bodybuilder should look like,,.....

Figo · « **Reply #4 on:** February 06, 2011, 04:06:47 AM »

how old was he there

Jadeveon Clowney · « **Reply #5 on:** February 06, 2011, 04:23:12 AM »

Quote from: Figo on February 06, 2011, 04:06:47 AM

how old was he there

27

littleguns · « **Reply #6 on:** February 06, 2011, 04:29:49 AM »

All Phosphagen HP and HMB!

Figo · « **Reply #7 on:** February 06, 2011, 07:57:10 AM »

Quote from: Jadeveon Clowney on February 06, 2011, 04:23:12 AM

27

27?

Mr Anabolic · « **Reply #8 on:** February 06, 2011, 08:35:12 AM »

Probably the worst back in pro BBing history.

Master Blaster · « **Reply #9 on:** February 06, 2011, 08:38:21 AM »

according to tbomz, most of the size came from "getting stronger"

NarcissisticDeity · « **Reply #10 on:** February 06, 2011, 08:39:20 AM »

Quote from: Mr Anabolic on February 06, 2011, 08:35:12 AM

Probably the worst back in pro BBing history.

Mattarzzo comes close but has more detail

stuntmovie · « **Reply #11 on:** February 06, 2011, 09:52:34 AM »

I haven't seen Gary in a good long time but he was an exceptional guy when it came time to meet his fans.

We were on our way to the contest in which he was guest posing and while walking through the lobby, people were stopping him to shake his hand and ask some questions.

On this one occasion a group of fans started milling around while Gary was talking to one individual and then the questions started rolling in.

He spent close to three hours answering every question honestly and in detail until he had to excuse himself to rush backstage.

I recently read on this board that he's still in great shape and residing overseas temporarily.

Any updates?

GRANT ... DId you ever meet Gary while he was living in South Africa?

BIGDUMBELL ..... What are the "issues" that you briefly mentioned above?

jude2 · « **Reply #12 on:** February 06, 2011, 10:44:52 AM »

Quote from: Figo on February 06, 2011, 07:57:10 AM

27?

No way. Much younger.

BayGBM · « **Reply #13 on:** February 06, 2011, 04:21:32 PM »

Quote from: jude2 on February 06, 2011, 10:44:52 AM

No way. Much younger.

x2

powermaxx9 · « **Reply #14 on:** February 06, 2011, 06:24:30 PM »

gary lives a good life, still in great shape for ANY age

The_Hammer · « **Reply #15 on:** February 06, 2011, 06:35:57 PM »

Quote from: stuntmovie on February 06, 2011, 09:52:34 AM

I haven't seen Gary in a good long time but he was an exception guy when it came time to meet his fans.

We were on our way to the contest in which he was guest posing and while walking through the lobby, people were stopping him to shake his hand and ask some questions.

On this one occasion a group of fans started milling around while Gary was talking to one individual and then the questions started rolling in.

He spent close to three hours answering every question honestly and in detail until he had to excuse himself to rush backstage.

I recently read on this board that he's still in great shape and residing overseas temporarily.

Any updates?

GRANT ... DId you ever meet Gary while he was living in South Africa?

BIGDUMBELL ..... What are the "issues" that you briefly mentioned above?

I heard he was kinda racist, but very nice to everyone else.

Grape Ape · « **Reply #16 on:** February 06, 2011, 06:36:13 PM »

There's a pic of him at the first WBF show where he just looks insane...

Below Me · « **Reply #17 on:** February 06, 2011, 07:17:53 PM »

Damn, couldn't pose in his youth either.

Emmortal · « **Reply #18 on:** February 06, 2011, 10:43:22 PM »

Quote from: Mr Anabolic on February 06, 2011, 08:35:12 AM

Probably the worst back in pro BBing history.

Peter Putnam disagrees.

Figo · « **Reply #19 on:** February 07, 2011, 12:11:33 AM »

Quote from: jude2 on February 06, 2011, 10:44:52 AM

No way. Much younger.

thats why I asked, 27?

I think he's trying to be funny, especially if you consider Gary turned pro at 26..

Cableguy · « **Reply #20 on:** February 07, 2011, 12:19:31 AM »

Quote from: Below Me on February 06, 2011, 07:17:53 PM

Damn, couldn't pose in his youth either.

Yup, saw him at the first Ironman show in '90, and his posing was atrocious.

Figo · « **Reply #21 on:** February 07, 2011, 12:21:06 AM »

Quote from: Cableguy on February 07, 2011, 12:19:31 AM

Yup, saw him at the first Ironman show in '90, and his posing was atrocious.

didnt prevent him from winning his debut pro show

Cableguy · « **Reply #22 on:** February 07, 2011, 01:50:00 AM »

No, it didn't. Just sayin'.

bodyofsteel · « **Reply #23 on:** February 07, 2011, 01:56:36 AM »

Quote from: johnny1 on February 06, 2011, 01:03:04 AM

Yip amazing the "transformation" over the years

Guess which look is going to get more homosexual attention?

spude · « **Reply #24 on:** February 07, 2011, 03:27:08 AM »

Isn't he one of the richiest bb'ers evah...right after arnie and efferding who i dont even consider bb'er...i think gary owns a clothing company, can't remember the name though...