Author Topic: Greg Kovacs - Downfall in Pictures (Read 20639 times)

Nether Animal · « **on:** July 15, 2015, 04:53:57 AM »

Thought I would share some rare snaps of Greg and his final two shows (2004 ASC & 2005 Toronto Pro).

First off, from what I understand these photos were leaked at some point leading to the 2004 Arnold to show that Greg's trainer had fixed his (even by then) legendary gut and structure problems.

Nether Animal · « **Reply #1 on:** July 15, 2015, 04:56:01 AM »

These are from the Arnold prejudging I believe. Greg doesn't look that terrible at some angles. He argued years later that he was very ill leading right up to the show, and was sitting on the toilet while trying to carb load. I think it is safe to say that he looked worse in the main show.

Nether Animal · « **Reply #2 on:** July 15, 2015, 04:58:08 AM »

A backstage photo showing how ill Greg looked in person at the Arnold.

Then a couple from the 2005 Toronto where he tried to come in bigger and spilled over bigtime and called it quits for good afterward. Which endtime Kovacs physique do you prefer? The 2004 Arnold or the 2005 Toronto Pro look?

Royalty · « **Reply #3 on:** July 15, 2015, 04:59:02 AM »

Smith Machine incline presses with 600LBS, and he still didn't have massive pecs. How is that possible?

_aj_ · « **Reply #4 on:** July 15, 2015, 05:01:29 AM »

Quote from: Royalty on July 15, 2015, 04:59:02 AM

Smith Machine incline presses with 600LBS, and he still didn't have massive pecs. How is that possible?

Probably the same way that it's possible to have a 55" waist with "abs"

Waller · « **Reply #5 on:** July 15, 2015, 05:01:46 AM »

Quote from: Royalty on July 15, 2015, 04:59:02 AM

Smith Machine incline presses with 600LBS, and he still didn't have massive pecs. How is that possible?

I bet that if you removed his pecs and weighed them, they'd weigh more than his competition's. He was an enormous guy, they just didn't look massive on that frame.

oldtimer1 · « **Reply #6 on:** July 15, 2015, 05:09:49 AM »

I don't believe a 600lbs incline press for a second.

Royalty · « **Reply #7 on:** July 15, 2015, 05:14:50 AM »

Quote from: oldtimer1 on July 15, 2015, 05:09:49 AM

I don't believe a 600lbs incline press for a second.

It's a claim that he made.

600lb incline press
500lb shoulder press

Royalty · « **Reply #8 on:** July 15, 2015, 05:17:04 AM »

Ruhl would use 400-500lb on the smith machine. And his pecs were massive; unlike Kovacs

Ruhl was at the 2004 ASC, as was Kovacs

Simple Simon · « **Reply #9 on:** July 15, 2015, 05:23:04 AM »

Quote from: Royalty on July 15, 2015, 05:17:04 AM

Ruhl would use 400-500lb on the smith machine. And his pecs were massive; unlike Kovacs

Ruhl was at the 2004 ASC, as was Kovacs

genetics is everything in bodybuilding, the choice of exercises is irrelevant.

The Mighty Stu · « **Reply #10 on:** July 15, 2015, 07:25:07 AM »

The guy just loved bodybuilding.... Too bad bodybuilding didn't love him back.

Bad structure, damn hard to overcome.

S

oldschoolfan · « **Reply #11 on:** July 15, 2015, 07:55:12 AM »

did he have a high paying contract from muscle tech ?

Skorp1o · « **Reply #12 on:** July 15, 2015, 08:06:27 AM »

Kovacs' only downfall is dying prematurely in his 40s.

Disco187 · « **Reply #13 on:** July 15, 2015, 08:14:50 AM »

yeah kovac was mucle tech ways back. I watched some old vhs tape years ago with him lifting some serious weight. For his size and structure he was much better back in the day. Hard to be competitive at that height, arm length, leg length and stomach seamed to grow from the drugs

SuperTed · « **Reply #14 on:** July 15, 2015, 08:26:26 AM »

Quote from: oldtimer1 on July 15, 2015, 05:09:49 AM

I don't believe a 600lbs incline press for a second.

His strength was exaggerated by Muscletech to help boost their products. Very strong guy for sure but not as strong as is often said.

He looked great in certain shots:

Royalty · « **Reply #15 on:** July 15, 2015, 10:18:50 AM »

The excessive food & bodybuilding drugs aged Kovacs prematurely. And yes; the growth of his gut outpaced the growth of his muscles. Look at the progression....

Royalty · « **Reply #16 on:** July 15, 2015, 10:25:02 AM »

Incline press

Royalty · « **Reply #17 on:** July 15, 2015, 10:28:08 AM »

Inclines

Bosch · « **Reply #18 on:** July 15, 2015, 10:58:01 AM »

Quote from: Royalty on July 15, 2015, 05:14:50 AM

It's a claim that he made.

500lb shoulder press

Oh come on.

andreisdaman · « **Reply #19 on:** July 15, 2015, 11:07:38 AM »

Quote from: Royalty on July 15, 2015, 05:17:04 AM

Ruhl would use 400-500lb on the smith machine. And his pecs were massive; unlike Kovacs

Ruhl was at the 2004 ASC, as was Kovacs

Brutal Synthol injection scars on Ruhl's shoulder

Royalty · « **Reply #20 on:** July 15, 2015, 11:10:37 AM »

Quote from: Bosch on July 15, 2015, 10:58:01 AM

Oh come on.

_aj_ · « **Reply #21 on:** July 15, 2015, 11:12:31 AM »

Quote from: Royalty on July 15, 2015, 05:17:04 AM

Ruhl would use 400-500lb on the smith machine. And his pecs were massive; unlike Kovacs

Ruhl was at the 2004 ASC, as was Kovacs

Speaking the name of the god Ruhl in the same breath as Kovacs is blasphemy.

Hulk-smash! · « **Reply #22 on:** July 15, 2015, 05:36:17 PM »

I do not understand what drives any man over the age of 33 or so to kill himself & leave his children orphans all to hope to win a $5 plastic trophy proving nothing of any real value. Life goes by so fast bb'ing is simply not worth it. Chicks don't give a shit.

oldschoolfan · « **Reply #23 on:** July 15, 2015, 06:16:23 PM »

hulk you should explain that to ronnie colemans fans but they wont take it so well

OlympiaGym · « **Reply #24 on:** July 15, 2015, 06:20:09 PM »

Quote from: Be There on July 15, 2015, 05:23:04 AM

genetics is everything in bodybuilding, the choice of exercises is irrelevant.

this. more or less

Author Topic: Greg Kovacs - Downfall in Pictures (Read 20639 times)

Simple Simon