Author Topic: 1997 Olympia - Charles Clairmonte - Huge! (Read 8492 times)

Nether Animal · « **on:** March 26, 2016, 07:07:16 PM »

Huge but off. He listened to some ridiculous criticism from the year before that he wasn't big enough. Already one of the taller guys, he's massive here but I wonder how it would look if his condition was better.

Nether Animal · « **Reply #1 on:** March 26, 2016, 07:08:40 PM »

Crazy arms

mazrim · « **Reply #2 on:** March 26, 2016, 07:24:10 PM »

One of my favorite physiques but that's not a good look for him in comparison.

SF1900 · « **Reply #3 on:** March 26, 2016, 07:27:08 PM »

Better pic of him

Straw Man · « **Reply #4 on:** March 26, 2016, 07:30:31 PM »

simon · « **Reply #5 on:** March 26, 2016, 08:17:32 PM »

would destroy guys today, insane. ya know what check that he would come in 6th behind Branch.......because Branch is a hardworker.

Parker · « **Reply #6 on:** March 26, 2016, 10:10:11 PM »

Quote from: SF1900 on March 26, 2016, 07:27:08 PM

Better pic of him

Even when off, he has better arms than many of today's guys like Justin Compton.

kyomu · « **Reply #7 on:** March 27, 2016, 12:39:08 AM »

But, he looked softer than usual.

kreator · « **Reply #8 on:** March 27, 2016, 12:56:58 AM »

Quote from: kyomu on March 27, 2016, 12:39:08 AM

But, he looked softer than usual.

no homo Keanu-san

Taffin · « **Reply #9 on:** March 27, 2016, 04:05:03 AM »

It would have been nice to see him up against Dorian a few more times - it felt like he took ages to 'cross over' to the IFBB - but fair play to him doing it his way or whatever.

Unfortunately though, ever since someone on here posted a picture like this, although I'd never made the association before, I see it in his competition face every time now...

Tha Grim Lifter · « **Reply #10 on:** March 27, 2016, 06:07:51 AM »

I always thought if he hung around for a few more years he would have won every smaller show like Darrum Charles was winning them and probably top three in the bigger ones, maybe even top 6 Olympia. He had a perfect structure but at that time needed more mass to crack the top 6 at the O and was probably a bit over it.

Ronnie Rep · « **Reply #11 on:** March 27, 2016, 12:40:52 PM »

Quote from: SF1900 on March 26, 2016, 07:27:08 PM

Better pic of him

Great underrated physique of peace.

Danimal77 · « **Reply #12 on:** March 27, 2016, 07:40:00 PM »

Quote from: Nether Animal on March 26, 2016, 07:07:16 PM

Huge but off. He listened to some ridiculous criticism from the year before that he wasn't big enough. Already one of the taller guys, he's massive here but I wonder how it would look if his condition was better.

250 pounds and soft, but he had some of the best biceps in the history of the sport.

Danimal77 · « **Reply #13 on:** March 27, 2016, 07:42:04 PM »

Quote from: Nether Animal on March 26, 2016, 07:07:16 PM

Huge but off. He listened to some ridiculous criticism from the year before that he wasn't big enough. Already one of the taller guys, he's massive here but I wonder how it would look if his condition was better.

Not one of Mike Francois' best showings. He was slipping fast at that stage.

hench · « **Reply #14 on:** March 28, 2016, 03:04:59 AM »

Always liked Charles physique, that's what bodybuilding is about

Nether Animal · « **Reply #15 on:** September 01, 2017, 12:37:25 PM »

Watery as fuck.

Nether Animal · « **Reply #16 on:** September 01, 2017, 12:41:51 PM »

Taffin · « **Reply #17 on:** September 01, 2017, 01:44:33 PM »

Quote from: Nether Animal on September 01, 2017, 12:41:51 PM

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Watery as f**k? Maybe so.... but the guy on his left is no longer with us, and the guy on his right is minus 2.5ft of colon.... so hopefully Mr Clairmonte doesn't feel too bad at how life turned out after all...

(I know this was a cheap shot, but I'm defensive of the UK guys

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ratherbebig · « **Reply #18 on:** September 01, 2017, 02:08:43 PM »

worst ive ever seen him

Iceman1981 · « **Reply #19 on:** September 01, 2017, 05:21:43 PM »

I could be wrong if it was Clairmonte or another bodybuilder. I read an article saying that Clairmonte doesn't really bulk in the off season like most bodybuilders. Instead, he would actually increase his calories and grow into the show. Again, I think it was Clairmonte, but it could be someone else. If anyone can confirm this then please do.

Ronnie Rep · « **Reply #20 on:** September 01, 2017, 07:25:14 PM »

Quote from: ratherbebig on September 01, 2017, 02:08:43 PM

worst ive ever seen him

His worst is a lot better than alot of pros best. Especially todays pros.