Definitely helped a lot.
Yes I think it's why he looks like a mutant in photos alone but on stage does not stand out vs. other great BBers.
Same can be said of most pros I think. Tons of muscle but not generally huge people in terms of height or just overall frame. This is why most BBers are dwarfed by BBers who are truly "Big" like Lou F no matter how much muscle they have, or why they look small vs. strongman competitors who are usually giants.