Author Topic: 93 Flex Wheeler vs 2018 Shawn Rhoden (Read 3262 times)

Parker · « **on:** September 20, 2018, 04:19:56 PM »

The inevitable clash between Shawn Rhoden’s 2018 winning shape and Flex’s 2nd place 1993 Mr. Olympia shape.

Remember Flex is about 218 here, and Shawn Rhoden outweighs him by more than 25-30+pounds.

First up, Shawn Rhoden’s posing routine

Next is Flex’s 93 Olympia shape and conditioning.

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Has there been improvement? Not to my eyes.

Kwon3 · « **Reply #1 on:** September 20, 2018, 04:23:13 PM »

You'll notice 2002 as the last year Ronnie's head looked normal. From 2003 onward, it began to grow exponentially bigger. The same seems to have happened to Phil. I don't see a similar change in Rhoden despite his long term AAS use, so he possibly uses less GH than Phil.

Parker · « **Reply #2 on:** September 20, 2018, 04:25:32 PM »

Quote from: Kwon3 on September 20, 2018, 04:23:13 PM

You'll notice 2002 as the last year Ronnie's head looked normal. From 2003 onward, it began to grow exponentially bigger. The same seems to have happened to Phil. I don't see a similar change in Rhoden despite his long term AAS use, so he possibly uses less GH than Phil.

Rhoden had taken 7 yrs off (which didn’t help his back development), so that may have something to do with it.

NarcissisticDeity · « **Reply #3 on:** September 20, 2018, 04:26:33 PM »

Not even close Flex is EONS above and beyond

Kwon3 · « **Reply #4 on:** September 20, 2018, 04:26:59 PM »

He did?

Well, then he has my respect because these guys generally never get off the gas from their first show until their last, and often long after (Ruhl, Nasser).

NarcissisticDeity · « **Reply #5 on:** September 20, 2018, 04:36:44 PM »

Something fake Flex doesn't have

tres_taco_combo · « **Reply #6 on:** September 20, 2018, 04:40:40 PM »

Quote from: NarcissisticDeity on September 20, 2018, 04:26:33 PM

Not even close Flex is EONS above and beyond

early flex - best

BSN · « **Reply #7 on:** September 21, 2018, 07:09:02 AM »

Quote from: NarcissisticDeity on September 20, 2018, 04:36:44 PM

Something fake Flex doesn't have

Flex Wheeler in his prime > than any SR

Mothballs · « **Reply #8 on:** September 21, 2018, 07:52:16 AM »

It’s just embarrassing how badly Flex’s physique shits all over Rhoden in that video comparison. Flex makes Rhoden look like he’s guest posing. Compared to Flex, Rhoden has almost zero detail in his arms, felts or back. Even Flex’s chest is better. Shawn’s legs/calves are the only place he has the advantage.

LurkerNoMore · « **Reply #9 on:** September 21, 2018, 08:21:16 AM »

I dislike Flex as a person, but he looks awesome there. Hard to believe he only weighed 218.

Fortress · « **Reply #10 on:** September 21, 2018, 11:17:16 PM »

Flex is a jackass, but his physique best beats 2018 Shawn, hands down.

Not even a contest.

JakeDawg · « **Reply #11 on:** September 22, 2018, 12:52:18 AM »

Quote from: Fortress on September 21, 2018, 11:17:16 PM

Flex is a jackass, but his physique best beats 2018 Shawn, hands down.

Not even a contest.

This ^

pellius · « **Reply #12 on:** September 22, 2018, 01:16:19 AM »

Where does Rhoden carry that additional 25 pounds? Nowhere on his physique does he seem larger than Flex, including the quads.

Royalty · « **Reply #13 on:** September 22, 2018, 04:56:23 AM »

Quote from: pellius on September 22, 2018, 01:16:19 AM

Where does Rhoden carry that additional 25 pounds? Nowhere on his physique does he seem larger than Flex, including the quads.

Rhoden has more delts, traps, and quads when compared to Wheeler. And Rhoden has a heavier bone structure

kevin25 · « **Reply #14 on:** September 22, 2018, 05:21:33 AM »

None have and none will ever be better then 93 Wheeler. Cant beat perfection..

oldschoolfan · « **Reply #15 on:** September 22, 2018, 07:22:28 AM »

Quote from: Fortress on September 21, 2018, 11:17:16 PM

Flex is a jackass, but his physique best beats 2018 Shawn, hands down.

Not even a contest.

Right on not even close

Mr.1derful · « **Reply #16 on:** September 22, 2018, 03:27:30 PM »

93 Arnold Flex is one of the greatest physiques of all time. Flex peaked very early in his career.

Natural_O · « **Reply #17 on:** September 22, 2018, 04:57:59 PM »

The current crop of pros needs to improve their posing. Neither Phil or Rhoden had a good routine this year.

Desolate · « **Reply #18 on:** September 22, 2018, 05:02:19 PM »

Flex wins easily, but I'm happy for Shawn.

Give the guy credit for ridding us the jackass Heath.

pellius · « **Reply #19 on:** September 23, 2018, 01:06:48 AM »

Quote from: Royalty on September 22, 2018, 04:56:23 AM

Rhoden has more delts, traps, and quads when compared to Wheeler. And Rhoden has a heavier bone structure

Doesn't look like it to me. Maybe the quads by a little but not by much. Certainly not by 25 pounds.

I don't how one determines the weight of a person's bone structure.

pellius · « **Reply #20 on:** September 23, 2018, 01:14:24 AM »

Quote from: Natural_O on September 22, 2018, 04:57:59 PM

The current crop of pros needs to improve their posing. Neither Phil or Rhoden had a good routine this year.

Any of the top guys from the 90s at their best could easily deserve the Sandow today. When you list off the names of that era: Flex, Nasser, Dillet, Cormier, Levrone, Ray, Munzer... it's really mind-boggling the talent of that time.