Author Topic: Kalman Szkalak - Mass monster from mid 70's-early 80's (Read 14919 times)

Danimal77 · « **on:** March 22, 2017, 10:22:37 PM »

This guy never gets talked about. 5'10" and 240 pounds. MASS monster all the way. Thick chest. Big arms and even made Mike Mentzer look small in 1977 and gave Sergio and Robbie and Nubret a run for their money in 1981. Criminally underrated bodybuilder who was in the wrong era (way ahead of his time).

Danimal77 · « **Reply #1 on:** March 22, 2017, 10:27:38 PM »

Danimal77 · « **Reply #2 on:** March 22, 2017, 10:35:16 PM »

Dude was thick as fuck. NO modern bodybuilder has a chest like that anymore.

Don_Dada · « **Reply #3 on:** March 23, 2017, 01:32:14 AM »

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Tha Grim Lifter · « **Reply #4 on:** March 23, 2017, 02:17:21 AM »

I think he was the one Arnold used to try and create a union for the bodybuilders and it turned the IFBB against him

TheShape. · « **Reply #5 on:** March 23, 2017, 02:59:08 AM »

Quote from: Tha Grim Lifter on March 23, 2017, 02:17:21 AM

I think he was the one Arnold used to try and create a union for the bodybuilders and it turned the IFBB against him

Either that or he didn't want to do G4P for a title.

Nether Animal · « **Reply #6 on:** March 23, 2017, 03:07:20 AM »

Crazy arms...

oldtimer1 · « **Reply #7 on:** March 23, 2017, 05:11:33 AM »

He had some feuds with Weider. Not sure about the details or accuracy but I believe he went to Weider HQ and tried to take his pictures. He said if you're not paying me I want the pictures. Then after that he knew he could never place well in a contest. I think his last Olympia he did a Jesus crucifix pose as a message to his fans.

He now competes at a high level in elite bicycle races. He does very well in his age group. One of the few to get out with incredible health and fitness.

oldschoolfan · « **Reply #8 on:** March 23, 2017, 05:47:02 AM »

Quote from: Tha Grim Lifter on March 23, 2017, 02:17:21 AM

I think he was the one Arnold used to try and create a union for the bodybuilders and it turned the IFBB against him

grim yes you are right, arnold was supposed to support him on this and then never showed up , he was then black listed by the weiders and done . poor bastard

milone79 · « **Reply #9 on:** March 23, 2017, 05:50:38 AM »

oldschoolfan · « **Reply #10 on:** March 23, 2017, 05:54:19 AM »

Quote from: oldtimer1 on March 23, 2017, 05:11:33 AM

He had some feuds with Weider. Not sure about the details or accuracy but I believe he went to Weider HQ and tried to take his pictures. He said if you're not paying me I want the pictures. Then after that he knew he could never place well in a contest. I think his last Olympia he did a Jesus crucifix pose as a message to his fans.

He now competes at a high level in elite bicycle races. He does very well in his age group. One of the few to get out with incredible health and fitness.

old time you are correct,

JimmyJam1974 · « **Reply #11 on:** March 23, 2017, 05:57:01 AM »

Large pecs. No homo

a_pupil · « **Reply #12 on:** March 23, 2017, 06:09:11 AM »

dem pecs. he should have just paid his dues and sucked off who he had to suck off.

it's only gay if you want it to be, right Chick?

Dokey111 · « **Reply #13 on:** March 23, 2017, 06:14:12 AM »

those were exciting times. szkalak vs. mentzer as Arnold's successor. Crazy crazy arms and chest, everyone was waiting for him to bring up his calves. but yeah he said no to the game

falco · « **Reply #14 on:** March 23, 2017, 06:30:23 AM »

seems like he shooted all his deca in his biceps.

MP · « **Reply #15 on:** March 23, 2017, 06:43:32 AM »

Occasionally, you learn something new on here.

Never heard of him. Solid build for that time, for sure.

Never1AShow · « **Reply #16 on:** March 23, 2017, 06:53:57 AM »

Quote from: Tha Grim Lifter on March 23, 2017, 02:17:21 AM

I think he was the one Arnold used to try and create a union for the bodybuilders and it turned the IFBB against him

And then he hit the Crucifix pose and they banned him

njflex · « **Reply #17 on:** March 23, 2017, 07:59:22 AM »

OLD SCHOOL volume,doc'scripts',training as main key to these guys .today more drugs'watered down'or god knows what,machines,and dieting barely and lesser 'in terms of quality build but bigger'not in good way' than the past 70/80's guys

Coffeed · « **Reply #18 on:** March 23, 2017, 08:09:29 AM »

this is bodybuild,,,

BSN · « **Reply #19 on:** March 23, 2017, 09:02:44 AM »

1982 NABBA Pro Mr Universe, his last contest

cindybaby · « **Reply #20 on:** March 23, 2017, 09:11:27 AM »

Quote from: BSN on March 23, 2017, 09:02:44 AM

1982 NABBA Pro Mr Universe, his last contest

ooh, nice arms !

10pints · « **Reply #21 on:** March 23, 2017, 10:06:01 AM »

Quote from: cindybaby on March 23, 2017, 09:11:27 AM

ooh, nice arms !

Jesus. Fuck off Donny.

Danimal77 · « **Reply #22 on:** March 23, 2017, 01:30:10 PM »

Quote from: cindybaby on March 23, 2017, 09:11:27 AM

ooh, nice arms !

oldtimer1 · « **Reply #23 on:** March 23, 2017, 01:39:50 PM »

Kalman burst on the scene as a superstar winning the 1976 AAU Mr. America over great competition. Back in the day they gave awards for body parts like best arms and back. Another category was Most Muscular. Usually for the most ripped guy. Joe Means at about 180lbs beat Kalman for that award. He looked ripped beyond belief.

oldschoolfan · « **Reply #24 on:** March 23, 2017, 01:44:04 PM »

Quote from: njflex on March 23, 2017, 07:59:22 AM

OLD SCHOOL volume,doc'scripts',training as main key to these guys .today more drugs'watered down'or god knows what,machines,and dieting barely and lesser 'in terms of quality build but bigger'not in good way' than the past 70/80's guys

yo nj flex good point there, i have mike mentzers original heavy duty journal, when he was dieting for the 79 olympia his calories were usually around 1400 per day , very rarely he would even go over 2k.