Dorian Yates - two pics - very good quality

[King Shizzo]

Exactly 1993 Flex's best year he concedes Dorian is unbeatable , 1998 Ronnie's best Olympia he just barely beat Flex by the skin of his teeth in one of the closest Olympia's to this day !!!! 1999 Flex turns his back in Ronnie and says he's #1 HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Ronnie or Heath couldn't touch Yates no other Mr Olympia could

Flex's 93 Arnold Classic Physique is arguably the best of all time regardless of competition. Dorian Doesn't even make the posedown with the 93 Flex.

[nicorulez]

Exactly 1993 Flex's best year he concedes Dorian is unbeatable , 1998 Ronnie's best Olympia he just barely beat Flex by the skin of his teeth in one of the closest Olympia's to this day !!!! 1999 Flex turns his back in Ronnie and says he's #1 HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Ronnie or Heath couldn't touch Yates no other Mr Olympia could

ND,

Now you lost it. Haney won bro. Check the scoreboard. 1991 Haney #1 and Dorian #2.  Unbeatable my ass.

Nico

[NarcissisticDeity]

ND...besides conditioning and width, Phil rapes Dorian. Better arms, shoulders, and thighs. Dorian may have a better back, but Phil has better detail. I know you are as much of a guy of Dorian as Hulkster is of Ronnie, but get real. Dorian was amazing in 1992 and 1993. Phil would have smoked any version of Dorian after 1993. Not even close. Moreover, Phil has a smaller and tighter waist. His arms absolutely annihilate Dorian's. I am sorry but you live in a fantasy world. Dorian was not even close to being the best, or most dominant Olympian. Haney and Arnold crushed him.Ronnie in his later years dwarfed him. Dorian 1993 is a Titan, but that is the only version that would have a shot against a latter day Ronnie or Phil. Phil is young, give him five years and we will see where he is. Dorian looked like absolute shit in 1996 and 1997. If Nasser had a back even as good as Cutler's he would have smoked him.

Have you learned nothing? you CAN NOT tally up ' better parts ' NOT How it works

It's better poses , Heath couldn't touch Dorian in any either lat spread , couldn't touch him in the ab-thigh , couldn't touch him from the side in ANY side pose , or 1/4 turns or standing relaxed from the front or back , can compete in the front & back double biceps pose , can compete and might beat Dorian in a most muscular , Dorian would pick him apart like everyone else from all angles

Phil is complete but still doesn't have everything Dorian has

Dorian was the most dominate Mr Olympia winner ever , this isn't open for debate Arnold might be close per sa but you'd have to factor in contests , competition , dominance , etc , Haney was but Haney came close a couple of times to losing to Labrada and lost the muscularity round to Dorian

If Nasser had a back as good as Cutler he would have smoked him  Nasser would have still sucked from the sides and if , if , if , if  If Dorian had a 27" waist and high peaked biceps blah , blah , blah , if is meaningless

poses win contests

[King Shizzo]

Have you learned nothing? you CAN NOT tally up ' better parts ' NOT How it works

It's better poses , Heath couldn't touch Dorian in any either lat spread , couldn't touch him in the ab-thigh , couldn't touch him from the side in ANY side pose , or 1/4 turns or standing relaxed from the front or back , can compete in the front & back double biceps pose , can compete and might beat Dorian in a most muscular , Dorian would pick him apart like everyone else from all angles

Phil is complete but still doesn't have everything Dorian has

Dorian was the most dominate Mr Olympia winner ever , this isn't open for debate Arnold might be close per sa but you'd have to factor in contests , competition , dominance , etc , Haney was but Haney came close a couple of times to losing to Labrada and lost the muscularity round to Dorian

If Nasser had a back as good as Cutler he would have smoked him  Nasser would have still sucked from the sides and if , if , if , if  If Dorian had a 27" waist and high peaked biceps blah , blah , blah , if is meaningless

poses win contests

Hi Dorian!  Christ you are blind    Dorian should give you an autograph pic just for defending him so much!

[NarcissisticDeity]

ND,

Now you lost it. Haney won bro. Check the scoreboard. 1991 Haney #1 and Dorian #2.  Unbeatable my ass.

Nico

Haney won against Dorian competing in his 3rd ever pro contest , he even beat Haney in the muscularity round despite being 10lbs lighter and not close to his prime put it in context

Dorian 1993 would trample any version of Haney or Ronnie or Heath or Arnold

[NarcissisticDeity]

Flex's 93 Arnold Classic Physique is arguably the best of all time regardless of competition. Dorian Doesn't even make the posedown with the 93 Flex.

As much of a fan of I am of Flex and the 93 Arnold Classic , he couldn't do it either he was the same Flex as he was at the Olympia with better conditioning and Dorian owns that department , nothing would change it's like Samir Bannout said about Dorian at the 1993 Mr Olympia , he would be ' First , Second and third ' 

[King Shizzo]

As much of a fan of I am of Flex and the 93 Arnold Classic , he couldn't do it either he was the same Flex as he was at the Olympia with better conditioning and Dorian owns that department , nothing would change it's like Samir Bannout said about Dorian at the 1993 Mr Olympia , he would be ' First , Second and third '  

Look, most of us here know about bodybuilding.  We need to start judging people by they're all time bests.  93 Dorian, 98 Ronnie, 93 Flex etc....  we need to narrow this shit down and decide who had the best all time appearance.

[nicorulez]

Haney won against Dorian competing in his 3rd ever pro contest , he even beat Haney in the muscularity round despite being 10lbs lighter and not close to his prime put it in context

Dorian 1993 would trample any version of Haney or Ronnie or Heath or Arnold

Ok genius, tell me besides 1993 when Dorian was better. 1994 ... sucked. 1995 ... blocky and fuked arm. 1996 ... really blocky and fucked arm. 1997 ... really? Ok my friend, name me when he was better than 1992 except 1993.

[NarcissisticDeity]

Look, most of us here know about bodybuilding.  We need to start judging people by they're all time bests.  93 Dorian, 98 Ronnie, 93 Flex etc....  we need to narrow this shit down and decide who had the best all time appearance.

Case closed ain't a bodybuilder past-or-present who can beat this 

[NarcissisticDeity]

Ok genius, tell me besides 1993 when Dorian was better. 1994 ... sucked. 1995 ... blocky and fuked arm. 1996 ... really blocky and fucked arm. 1997 ... really? Ok my friend, name me when he was better than 1992 except 1993.

1995 you can haggle about the bicep but that's knitpicking , Ronnie has fucked calves his entire career but that's okay?  1996 he was blocky? WTF?

[King Shizzo]

Case closed ain't a bodybuilder past-or-present who can beat this 

How about this:  I agree that this was Dorian's best ever condition.  What happens if he goes against '98 Coleman, and '93 Flex?  Three way tie?  There is no way Dorian wins hands down.  Remember, bodybuilding is subjective.

[NarcissisticDeity]

How about this:  I agree that this was Dorian's best ever condition.  What happens if he goes against '98 Coleman, and '93 Flex?  Three way tie?  There is no way Dorian wins hands down.  Remember, bodybuilding is subjective.

it's not subjective

[Shockwave]

How about this:  I agree that this was Dorian's best ever condition.  What happens if he goes against '98 Coleman, and '93 Flex?  Three way tie?  There is no way Dorian wins hands down.  Remember, bodybuilding is subjective.

My personal opinion is when you get to the level of Ronnie vs Dorian - its all preference.
You'll have the size with balance and conditioning crowd going for Dorian, and the detail, striation, small waist crowd going for Ronnie.

I think ND's thing, is that the things that are Ronnie's strengths - arent really judging criteria.

[OTHstrong]

How about this:  I agree that this was Dorian's best ever condition.  What happens if he goes against '98 Coleman, and '93 Flex?  Three way tie?  There is no way Dorian wins hands down.  Remember, bodybuilding is subjective.

Argueing who people feel is better is going to get you 50 different results, everyone has a different opinion, my argument is simple, the ifbb judges will take Yates over Coleman. It doesn't matter if you or I or anyone will pick someone else, the judges verdict are in Yates wins cause he beat a Flex who was better then the Flex that went up against Coleman and he beat him in every round something Ronnie couldn't do at his best, cased closed. Now who would I want to look like? I am with you on this one, a 99 Shawn Ray

[King Shizzo]

it's not subjective

Ok,  An all time best Ronnie beats Dorian in biceps and waist.  He is at least equal in every other body part to Dorian besides calfs.  2>1.  Ronnie Wins. 

[hench]

great shot!

Here is an early shot that you will not have seen.

I took it!

[nicorulez]

it's not subjective

ND,

You are fuking kidding me. Bodybuilding is not objective. It is based on subjective criteria based on rather loose guidelines put forth by the powers that be. If it were so objective, then you would only need one judge. Like gymnastics, it is based on the collective assumptions of a panel of judges who subjectively base their scores on criteria. In a race, the winner is obvious as he crosses the line first. In bodybuilding, depending on the judging panel, the outcome could change depending on what that panel feels is most important. It is subjective in every which way possible, although I agree the judges use a standard from which to base their criteria. However, it is evident based on multiple shows that the best looking or conditioned athlete does not always win. If it were so objective, there would be no debate.

Nico

[nicorulez]

Lol, you show pics of Dorian before the 1993 Olympia. I am sure Hulkster can show pics of Ronnie when he was close to 300 pounds and absolutely slaughters that version of Dorian. Whatever dude, Dorian did not show up at the show in that condition. Moreover, black and white lighting only accentuated his shape and size. In color, the reality was far different  .  Dorian was a great champion and probably the third best Olympia ever...even ahead of Arnold and Oliva (although I am not sure about that). Ronnie and Haney had more wins. I still am waiting for you to tell me when Dorian was better besides 1993 compared to his 1992 condition  . I like you ND but you have to admit you are an even bigger guy than Hulkster is.

[Colemans#1]

Dorian himself has admitted that he could not beat a prime ronnie coleman.

[nicorulez]

I would never disrespect a 1993 Dorian. Hell, even a 1995 Dorian was in great shape, but he had that limb that was completely screwed. In essence, he was the dominant champion one year. He may have won six Olympia's, but please. Anyone who states his 1992, 1996, or 1997 were anything special are smoking crack or taking in the BS of ND. Dorian was amazing in 1993 and could hang with anyone. However, Ronnie was better  . Oh shit, I am being subjective. Oh well, it is a debate that will never be won. ND...more power to you. Hulkster, I agree with you. Regardless, there will be somebody in the next twenty years with Ronnie's size, Yate's conditioning, and Martinez's symmetry. Now that will be amazing to see.

[Sam]

Only Ronnie in 2003 matched this for shock value, simple as..

[wild willie]

A bit unfair to compare Yates to that ugly, dwarven gargoyle. But yes, Branch in the 90's would struggle to crack the top 10 of most shows. Comparing him to Yates is laughable at best.

I agree!

[el numero uno]

Case closed ain't a bodybuilder past-or-present who can beat this  

How many times have you fapped to these pics?

[NeoSeminole]

LMFAO Yeah because Phil doesn't have one

do you really want to go there? Phil doesn't even come close to Dorian's cow belly

[NeoSeminole]

Case closed ain't a bodybuilder past-or-present who can beat this

if we are bringing non-contest versions into this, then 02 BFTO Ronnie beats 93 pre-contest Dorian. He makes Dorian look like a block of cheese