Author Topic: Guys Who Looked Better Smaller (Read 7683 times)

GHGut · « **on:** January 04, 2006, 04:41:34 PM »

The post on George Farah made me think of this...

What bodybuilders do you think looked better at a lighter weight?

I'll go first... Dennis James. When Dennis turned pro he had much better lines. He's packed on a ton of mass, but I think its at the expense of those lines. The judges keep sending out the message that bigger is better.

NarcissisticDeity · « **Reply #1 on:** January 04, 2006, 04:47:03 PM »

Quote from: GHGut on January 04, 2006, 04:41:34 PM

The post on George Farah made me think of this...

What bodybuilders do you think looked better at a lighter weight?

I'll go first... Dennis James. When Dennis turned pro he had much better lines. He's packed on a ton of mass, but I think its at the expense of those lines. The judges keep sending out the message that bigger is better.

I would say almost 90% of all bodybuilders go beyond their ideal bodyweights , most look much better a tad smaller and they look a lot sharper.

jem123 · « **Reply #2 on:** January 04, 2006, 04:47:12 PM »

Kevin Levrone @235LBS CIRCA 1992

Cool Black Clyde · « **Reply #3 on:** January 04, 2006, 04:50:06 PM »

I agree with ND. Almost everyone, including Coleman, who was at his best in '98-00 at 250-260.

NarcissisticDeity · « **Reply #4 on:** January 04, 2006, 05:06:18 PM »

Perfect example Nasser El Sonbaty look at him when he was light he waist & hips were outight tiny and he was probably 250lbs look at the B&W pic his midsection is a travesty when compared to a lighter version and his overall look is more pleasing .

Dan-O · « **Reply #5 on:** January 04, 2006, 05:11:58 PM »

Cutler definitely looked better smaller.

BayGBM · « **Reply #6 on:** January 04, 2006, 05:29:38 PM »

Question: What bodybuilders do you think looked better at a lighter weight?

Answer: All of them.

fathead · « **Reply #7 on:** January 04, 2006, 05:44:56 PM »

Quote from: NarcissisticDeity on January 04, 2006, 05:06:18 PM

Perfect example Nasser El Sonbaty look at him when he was light he waist & hips were outight tiny and he was probably 250lbs look at the B&W pic his midsection is a travesty when compared to a lighter version and his overall look is more pleasing .

Nasser started winning and placing higher in 95 (once he got heavier) He gained maybe 10-15 pounds that year. The pic where hes lighter is from 94. I think he looks alot better at the heavier bodyweight. He looked a little flat in the torso when he was lighter.

240 is Back · « **Reply #8 on:** January 04, 2006, 05:46:23 PM »

Quote from: jem123 on January 04, 2006, 04:47:12 PM

Kevin Levrone @235LBS CIRCA 1992

Yes. That had to be the perfect physique.

NarcissisticDeity · « **Reply #9 on:** January 04, 2006, 05:58:39 PM »

92 Leverone

240 is Back · « **Reply #10 on:** January 04, 2006, 07:16:16 PM »

gH ruined him $:-\$

Double XL · « **Reply #11 on:** January 04, 2006, 07:17:11 PM »

RICH GASPARI LOOKED HORRIBLE WHEN HE TRIED TO GO BIGGER.

Hulkster · « **Reply #12 on:** January 04, 2006, 07:17:49 PM »

I don't think anyone has ever had better triceps than Levrone did at the 92 NOC.

MCWAY · « **Reply #13 on:** January 08, 2006, 05:42:04 PM »

Hmmmm......I'd say

1 - Ronnie Coleman: To me, he looked his best around 1995-1996.

2 - Greg Kovacs: He looked his best 10 years ago, when he won the Canadian Nationals and turned pro. Since then, the hype to have him come into contest shape at a heavier bodyweight has been his downfall. Kovacs needs size about as much as Shaquille O'Neal needs elevator shoes.

3 - Art Atwood: The way he looked when he won his first pro show in 2002 was great. But, as he's blimped up, he struggled. He reminds me of what Ken Waller said about Mike Katz in Pumping Iron:

"His arms aren't big enough to match his chest; his thighs are too big for his calves. You know; he hits one pose. And from that, he looks like a big spider."

gammahydroxy · « **Reply #14 on:** January 08, 2006, 05:44:30 PM »

Flex looked awesome in 93, then he tried to compete with the mass monsters..The synthol didn't help as well..

Hedgehog · « **Reply #15 on:** January 08, 2006, 06:00:41 PM »

Can't think of a better example than Edgar Fletcher.

Truly awesome physique, and fcuked it all up:

YIP
Zack

haider · « **Reply #16 on:** January 08, 2006, 06:02:55 PM »

pics like those ^^ almost make me cry

MCWAY · « **Reply #17 on:** January 08, 2006, 06:12:12 PM »

If we're going to add NPC amateurs to the list, the most obvious candidate BY FAR has to be Dave Palumbo.

Palumbo has never been the most aesthetic guy in the world. But, he used to look somewhat decent a decade ago. I believe it was around the time he won the heavyweight class at the Jr. Nationals (he was even endorsed by AST; I remember he was on the company's ads for AST's MRP; MY-T-Pro 40, I think that's the name of it).

Now, his physique looks awful. He reminds me of Bizarro. And, he may have ruined his skin condition beyond repair.

tommywishbone · « **Reply #18 on:** January 08, 2006, 06:12:36 PM »

Great B&W shot of Edgar.

Brutal_1 · « **Reply #19 on:** June 11, 2008, 10:01:34 AM »

i agree

Pet shop boys · « **Reply #20 on:** June 11, 2008, 10:04:32 AM »

Besides Arnold,Strydon Lou and Vic Richards...

Every single bb looked better smaller even Ronnie Coleman 98'

WOOOOSSSHHHHHHHHHHH !!!!

candidizzle · « **Reply #21 on:** June 11, 2008, 10:06:19 AM »

you guys are trippin saying dj and levrone bologna looked better smaller

MisterMagoo · « **Reply #22 on:** June 11, 2008, 10:06:51 AM »

Quote from: NarcissisticDeity on January 04, 2006, 05:06:18 PM

Perfect example Nasser El Sonbaty look at him when he was light he waist & hips were outight tiny and he was probably 250lbs look at the B&W pic his midsection is a travesty when compared to a lighter version and his overall look is more pleasing .

i disagree about nasser. i think 1996/1997 was his prime.

but for the list: cutler, DJ, levrone, ronnie, flex, ruhl, fux, the list goes on. i believe there are VERY few bodybuilders who wouldn't do best to top out in the 245-250 range. nasser and dillet being exceptions, with jay's best being around 260.

Palpatine Q · « **Reply #23 on:** June 11, 2008, 10:07:01 AM »

Quote from: BayGBM on January 04, 2006, 05:29:38 PM

Question: What bodybuilders do you think looked better at a lighter weight?

Answer: All of them.

This is the correct answer

candidizzle · « **Reply #24 on:** June 11, 2008, 10:10:12 AM »

...more guys who look better and better as they get bigger and bigger