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Re: arnold's physique-most pleasing of all time
« Reply #25 on: December 24, 2005, 10:01:30 PM »
It's a tossup, more a matter of personal taste.

Problem is there are very few shots in circulation of Sergio in his best shape in '72, so Arnold has a huge edge in perception given the number of widely available pics of him. Big advantage.

IMO Sergio in '72 was Arnold's motivation or fear for getting in his best shape in '73-'74. He expected Sergio to compete those years, particularly following the Mr. International situation.


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Re: arnold's physique-most pleasing of all time
« Reply #26 on: December 24, 2005, 10:04:33 PM »
Another thing that gave Arnold a different look than alot of the current pro's is his height. Arnold is 6'2".

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Re: arnold's physique-most pleasing of all time
« Reply #27 on: December 24, 2005, 10:04:52 PM »
Most pleasing..a statue.

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Re: arnold's physique-most pleasing of all time
« Reply #28 on: December 24, 2005, 10:07:28 PM »
The "Golden 3" in the shape they were in.... in order....

1) Arnold '74 Olympia

2) Sergio Oliva '72 Olympia (should've beaten Arnold)

3) Flex Wheeler '93 Arnold Classic

'nuff said  ;D

ronnie at his pre-gut best belongs in the top few as well. He would rank much much higher than that overrated Dorian yates. :)
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Re: arnold's physique-most pleasing of all time
« Reply #29 on: December 24, 2005, 10:07:38 PM »
sorry no disrespect but he had poor legs

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Re: arnold's physique-most pleasing of all time
« Reply #30 on: December 24, 2005, 10:10:52 PM »
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Re: arnold's physique-most pleasing of all time
« Reply #31 on: December 24, 2005, 10:11:24 PM »
He would rank much much higher than that overrated Dorian yates. :)
Totally with ya on that one.

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Re: arnold's physique-most pleasing of all time
« Reply #32 on: December 24, 2005, 10:12:46 PM »
ronnie at his pre-gut best belongs in the top few as well. He would rank much much higher than that overrated Dorian yates. :)

His calves were even worse then
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Re: arnold's physique-most pleasing of all time
« Reply #33 on: December 24, 2005, 10:16:27 PM »
The "Golden 3" in the shape they were in.... in order....

1) Arnold '74 Olympia

2) Sergio Oliva '72 Olympia (should've beaten Arnold)

3) Flex Wheeler '93 Arnold Classic

'nuff said  ;D


not bad, not bad at all.

By the way, as far as upper body only shot goes, the front double biceps shot that Gustavo has is much more pleasing than Jays or Ronnies. Check out the pics !!!

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Re: arnold's physique-most pleasing of all time
« Reply #34 on: December 24, 2005, 10:21:07 PM »
mohammed makkawy was almost perfection

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Re: arnold's physique-most pleasing of all time
« Reply #35 on: December 24, 2005, 10:21:25 PM »
Sergio's best shape was equivalent to Arnold, it's just a matter of preference.

Sergio's best '72 shape wasn't the day of the Olympia.

Arnold's '73 shape was equal to '74.

Nubret takes most pleasing-i didn't say his legs balanced perfectly, though they were solid.

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Re: arnold's physique-most pleasing of all time
« Reply #36 on: December 24, 2005, 10:24:37 PM »

not bad, not bad at all.

By the way, as far as upper body only shot goes, the front double biceps shot that Gustavo has is much more pleasing than Jays or Ronnies. Check out the pics !!!

Especially when you dont look at the biceps :)
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Re: arnold's physique-most pleasing of all time
« Reply #37 on: December 24, 2005, 10:30:18 PM »
there are thousands of bbs with great upper bodies but the most important thing is the complete package

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Re: arnold's physique-most pleasing of all time
« Reply #38 on: December 24, 2005, 10:59:40 PM »
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Re: arnold's physique-most pleasing of all time
« Reply #39 on: December 24, 2005, 11:46:47 PM »
huge and ugly

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Re: arnold's physique-most pleasing of all time
« Reply #40 on: December 24, 2005, 11:49:25 PM »
Sergio's best shape was equivalent to Arnold, it's just a matter of preference.

Sergio's '72 peak wasn't the day of the Olympia.

Arnold's '73 shape was equal to '74.

Sergio's shape was a match to Arnie-matter of preference-but Arie's conditioning was light years ahead of Sergio's..........

If Sergio could hang with a diet for a month or two it might have been a different story at the 72 O.

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Re: arnold's physique-most pleasing of all time
« Reply #41 on: December 25, 2005, 12:01:46 AM »
i personally never get tired of looking at arnold's physique ,i believe there has never been or will be a more pleasing physique to look at.today's bodybuilders are not pleasing to look at.who,s physique do you most admire.

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Re: arnold's physique-most pleasing of all time
« Reply #42 on: December 25, 2005, 01:24:26 AM »
Arnold and Sergio were BOTH magnificent. No need to put one down simply to praise the other.

How strange that possiby the best two bodybuilders ever competed in the same era.

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Re: arnold's physique-most pleasing of all time
« Reply #43 on: December 25, 2005, 02:28:28 AM »
debatable...

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Re: arnold's physique-most pleasing of all time
« Reply #44 on: December 25, 2005, 03:19:42 AM »
Arnold and Sergio were BOTH magnificent. No need to put one down simply to praise the other.

How strange that possiby the best two bodybuilders ever competed in the same era.



Picture of Arnold is it photoshopped?   He's big :o

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Re: arnold's physique-most pleasing of all time
« Reply #45 on: December 25, 2005, 03:23:31 AM »
he's even bigger pumped up

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Re: arnold's physique-most pleasing of all time
« Reply #46 on: December 25, 2005, 03:48:42 AM »
It all depends on what you like.

Sergio looks more like a freak. But i feel his huge arms overpower the rest of his body.
Arnold's physique looks more pleasing to me, and more balanced. He's taller too, so i'd pick him.
His only "weakness" were his lower abs.
Perhaps Olivia had more potential, but from what i've seen its Arnold. Todays bbers quads overpower everything else if you ask me.
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Re: arnold's physique-most pleasing of all time
« Reply #47 on: December 25, 2005, 05:08:17 AM »

 

By the way, as far as upper body only shot goes, the front double biceps shot that Gustavo has is much more pleasing than Jays or Ronnies.
I know. I was surprised! Gustavo is ranking up there.... quick!

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Re: arnold's physique-most pleasing of all time
« Reply #48 on: December 25, 2005, 05:58:29 AM »
I'd take vintage Sergio physique over anyone.

EVER.





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Re: arnold's physique-most pleasing of all time
« Reply #49 on: December 25, 2005, 06:00:18 AM »
72 was an awesome years for body building and sports cars