That's so true - I've mentioned this quite a few times in other threads, but if like me you just totally switched off and literally didn't look at a single picture between 1995 and 2012/13 the difference is striking when you return. In particular the chubby cheeks of some of todays highly conditioned competitors compared to the drawn 'faces of death' you'd often see at shows in the past.
True.
I do think it's partly due to the prolific use of insulin.
To a lesser extent not as readily available quality gear.
And partly down to the use of GH & other dieting drugs.
A lot don't know or want to diet & exercise like they did
Back then.
It has definitely changed in the quality of most physiques.