Author Topic: Mentzer vs Viator (Read 8973 times)

Randomum · « **on:** April 24, 2018, 03:06:31 PM »

Who do you guys believe to be the better bodybuilder and why? I am not the biggest fan of their physique's but always felt like Mentzer had the better physique.

Dan-O · « **Reply #1 on:** April 24, 2018, 06:29:34 PM »

Mentzer had a beautiful God-given structure and classic lines. Viator had more of the freak factor going on with his crazy bi's and his thick back. Overall Mentzer had better balance, lines, and symmetry.

Danimal77 · « **Reply #2 on:** April 24, 2018, 06:31:37 PM »

Quote from: Randomum on April 24, 2018, 03:06:31 PM

Who do you guys believe to be the better bodybuilder and why? I am not the biggest fan of their physique's but always felt like Mentzer had the better physique.

Mentzer's physique flowed better. They were roughly the same height (5'8") and weight (225 pounds in competition), but Mentzer just had a more appealing physique in terms of symmetry. That being said, Mike looked his best in the late 70's (NOT the 1980 Mr. Olympia).

LanceD · « **Reply #3 on:** April 24, 2018, 06:41:55 PM »

similar bodies, weak chest, thick torsos, good arms and calves. of course mike was more popular due to the popularity of bodybuilding at the time.

tommywishbone · « **Reply #4 on:** April 24, 2018, 07:32:03 PM »

Like him or not Mentzer had personality. Casey Viator makes Jay Cutler seem like Liberace. Zzzzzzzzzz.

Physique wise, they were similar but Mentzer had better "separation" and more "pop."

oldtimer1 · « **Reply #5 on:** April 24, 2018, 07:36:37 PM »

Mentzer was the better bodybuilder.

BEEFYHEAVYWEIGHT · « **Reply #6 on:** April 24, 2018, 07:48:10 PM »

Tough one to call. Viator was pretty damn impressive. I might have to give it to Viator.

BEEFYHEAVYWEIGHT · « **Reply #7 on:** April 24, 2018, 07:57:30 PM »

BEEFYHEAVYWEIGHT · « **Reply #8 on:** April 24, 2018, 07:59:54 PM »

Sadly....Viator beats Mentzer in 1994. Mike didnt look half as good as Viator did at this point.

The Scott · « **Reply #9 on:** April 24, 2018, 08:15:09 PM »

Both men had powerful physiques but I prefer the look of Mentzer over that of Viator. After all, at this level it is pretty much all subjective. Two great physiques, both far greater than Dickerson ever was and yet that simian won an Olympia.

Nether Animal · « **Reply #10 on:** April 24, 2018, 08:27:43 PM »

Quote from: BEEFYHEAVYWEIGHT on April 24, 2018, 07:59:54 PM

Sadly....Viator beats Mentzer in 1994. Mike didnt look half as good as Viator did at this point.

Looks a bit last minute.

Both were kinda narrow, but Viator was a bit worse in that regard. Prime Mike takes him.

pellius · « **Reply #11 on:** April 25, 2018, 01:18:07 AM »

I think Casey looked his best during his late teens/early twenties under A. Jones. Just looked huge and strong. When he had to get into ripped and super conditioned to compete with the best of the best
he kind of lost some of his awe. Held to the standards of a 19 year old he was jaw dropping.

As a pro, compared to Mentzer, he just didn't have the structure, density and fullness that Mentzer had.

BSN · « **Reply #12 on:** April 25, 2018, 01:55:40 AM »

I think Viator had a better back.

BSN · « **Reply #13 on:** April 25, 2018, 02:12:42 AM »

megafitness · « **Reply #14 on:** April 25, 2018, 02:30:10 AM »

Mike all the way!

Randomum · « **Reply #15 on:** April 25, 2018, 02:58:48 AM »

Some good comments. Mentzer did have a better flow than Viator. Mike looked great in the shots posted. Too bad he never got his due.

Rambone · « **Reply #16 on:** April 25, 2018, 03:02:02 AM »

Mike had more of a Tom Selleck stache whereas Casey had more a Burt Reynolds stache. I give the nod to Mike by a hair.

robcguns · « **Reply #17 on:** April 25, 2018, 03:19:04 AM »

Casey more powerful looking,mentzer more classic.

karasan · « **Reply #18 on:** April 25, 2018, 03:24:57 AM »

Mike all the way, but Viator's back was much more superior.

BSN · « **Reply #19 on:** April 25, 2018, 03:43:10 AM »

Quote from: Rambone on April 25, 2018, 03:02:02 AM

Mike had more of a Tom Selleck stache whereas Casey had more a Burt Reynolds stache. I give the nod to Mike by a hair.

NotMrAverage · « **Reply #20 on:** April 25, 2018, 05:20:14 AM »

Something was just off about Casey! Arthur Jones said he had perfect long muscle bellies allover his body. But still it didnt flow right. His body didnt really change much when he flexed. Mentzer had an awesome look though. Abit weak in the pecs and back but freaky otherwise. Clear win for him!

oldschoolfan · « **Reply #21 on:** April 25, 2018, 07:29:01 AM »

Mentzer him and Casey were good friends Casey always had good things to say about him

Nether Animal · « **Reply #22 on:** April 25, 2018, 08:48:08 AM »

Quote from: BSN on April 25, 2018, 02:12:42 AM

thats a horrible pic of mike

NotMrAverage · « **Reply #23 on:** April 25, 2018, 09:39:27 AM »

Quote from: oldschoolfan on April 25, 2018, 07:29:01 AM

Mentzer him and Casey were good friends Casey always had good things to say about him

Maybe they were all fucking fags and fucked eachother dakota style... But thats not the point here! The point is Mike kicked his ass as a bb....

oldschoolfan · « **Reply #24 on:** April 25, 2018, 10:30:48 AM »

Quote from: NotMrAverage on April 25, 2018, 09:39:27 AM

Maybe they were all fucking fags and fucked eachother dakota style... But thats not the point here! The point is Mike kicked his ass as a bb....

Yes he did no doubt