Author Topic: Which Pro made the most out of Crappy Genetics? (Read 9357 times)

The Scott · « **Reply #50 on:** April 09, 2015, 06:52:55 PM »

Their so-called genie...errrrr..."genetics" came from a bottle. It's not FM, you know.

Never1AShow · « **Reply #51 on:** April 09, 2015, 07:07:58 PM »

I saw Gaspari take 2nd to Haney in 1986 in the O in Columbus Ohio. He was freakin awesome. 27 rows back I could see veins snaking on his triceps. He made an incredible amount out of his structure.

I think based on his combinations of placings and genetics he is arguably the BEST bodybuilder of all time. He built the best with the least.

Walter Sobchak · « **Reply #52 on:** April 09, 2015, 07:23:47 PM »

Chris Dickerson won an "O" and had many pro wins with a body that couldn't win a state show today

Never1AShow · « **Reply #53 on:** April 09, 2015, 08:12:03 PM »

Quote from: Walter Sobchak on April 09, 2015, 07:23:47 PM

Chris Dickerson won an "O" and had many pro wins with a body that couldn't win a state show today

His competition wasn't Lee Haney. Weak field at the time. And his physique was better than you give it credit for. He would win state shows today.

che · « **Reply #54 on:** April 09, 2015, 08:20:47 PM »

Horrible genetics

TheShape. · « **Reply #55 on:** April 09, 2015, 08:24:07 PM »

Quote from: che on April 09, 2015, 08:20:47 PM

Horrible genetics

X2 Unless you count height.

Never1AShow · « **Reply #56 on:** April 09, 2015, 09:58:30 PM »

What? He was far from a midget. More like medium sized for competitive bodybuilders. Labrada was shorter, Benaziza, Mohamed Makkaway. About the same as Platz or Bannout or Mentzer. Zane was 5' 9" Dorian 5' 10".

Tarantula157 · « **Reply #57 on:** April 09, 2015, 10:04:20 PM »

Chris Dickerson- Mr.Olympia with the worst genetics.He also won M.America,Mr.Universe,Night of Champions and just about every major title of his time.

Tarantula157 · « **Reply #58 on:** April 09, 2015, 10:19:03 PM »

Quote from: Grape Ape on April 09, 2015, 09:03:01 AM

He never was Mr O.

And, if you have horrible genetics for BB, you do NOT look like this:

I'd love to have his "horrible genetics".

Grape Ape · « **Reply #59 on:** April 10, 2015, 03:56:05 AM »

Quote from: Never1AShow on April 09, 2015, 07:07:58 PM

He built the best with the least.

His legs are perfectly balanced between quads/hams/calves. Chest is very good and had the ability to get into better condition than anyone of the era.

His genetics for BB were stellar.

Never1AShow · « **Reply #60 on:** April 10, 2015, 07:40:13 AM »

Quote from: Grape Ape on April 10, 2015, 03:56:05 AM

His legs are perfectly balanced between quads/hams/calves. Chest is very good and had the ability to get into better condition than anyone of the era.

His genetics for BB were stellar.

Front double Bi and Front lat spread were not stellar. He did a lot but at base he was thick and blocky.

Grape Ape · « **Reply #61 on:** April 10, 2015, 07:46:12 AM »

Quote from: Never1AShow on April 10, 2015, 07:40:13 AM

Front double Bi and Front lat spread were not stellar. He did a lot but at base he was thick and blocky.

Every bodybuilder has flaws.

He made it to the elite levels for his time. It doesn't happen by having poor BB genetics.

The Ugly · « **Reply #62 on:** April 10, 2015, 09:01:28 AM »

Pro schmoe, this cat.

Tito24 · « **Reply #63 on:** April 10, 2015, 09:33:19 AM »

bob chickerilllio

ritch · « **Reply #64 on:** April 10, 2015, 05:04:10 PM »

The situation.
His abs were never that good when you think about it...

Never1AShow · « **Reply #65 on:** April 10, 2015, 05:42:17 PM »

Quote from: Grape Ape on April 10, 2015, 07:46:12 AM

Every bodybuilder has flaws.

He made it to the elite levels for his time. It doesn't happen by having poor BB genetics.

That is a tautology.

bailey · « **Reply #66 on:** April 10, 2015, 05:47:26 PM »

HA.....The "SITUATION" lol

I know ten girls off the top of my head with better abs than this fool. Not really hating on the guy. It's the general public that thought this dude had "Any abs at all" anyway, he milked it all the way to the bank. " ABS " Say what?

bailey · « **Reply #67 on:** April 10, 2015, 05:49:45 PM »

My GF laughs her ass off when she sees the Situation! She can't believe what all the hype was either? A head scratcher.

Never1AShow · « **Reply #68 on:** April 10, 2015, 06:47:16 PM »

Quote from: Tito24 on April 10, 2015, 09:33:19 AM

bob chickerilllio

Pretty good choice.

Tito24 · « **Reply #69 on:** April 13, 2015, 03:47:04 AM »

disco_stu · « **Reply #70 on:** April 13, 2015, 02:40:57 PM »

mentzer. - had nerve damage to his trap, which meant he has symmetry issues and couldnt max out his size. made the most of his genetic disadvantage.

munzer.- had very little upper body size and blocky lower body. made the best of it.

ruhl- had woeful shape and bow legs. got massive.

nasser- probably the worst of the lot- a bag of bodyparts.- check his early career physique. no flow, poor chest, arms and delts horrible.

platz. got the legs, but nothing else- did a great job in making some balance.- had to struggle his entire career to balance his legs. his arms were very weak.

columbu- bow legs, no separation, ugly arms.

sarcev- upper body that just wouldnt pop. had to work until finally he looked "right".

Pet shop boys · « **Reply #71 on:** April 14, 2015, 06:08:41 AM »

Quote from: 240 is Back on April 09, 2015, 06:44:30 PM

phil heath

X 2.

To win the Mr.O numerous time with that narrow frame ! cant get further than that

WoooSSSHHHHHHHHHHHH TA NA KA

Ronnie Rep · « **Reply #72 on:** April 14, 2015, 06:14:38 AM »

I would say it's a tossup between Gaspari and Platz. Both trained their asses off to get where they got. Surely not from genetics.