I wonder how many people have seen the 1999 Mr. Olympia
video/DVD? Although the lighting is supreme it can't produce
defintion, seperation and striations that aren't there. I sold videos
as a side income for three years from all the major distributors.
GMV was gracious enough to allow me to be a distributor for them
on ebay. Anyway, Out of all pics and videos I've ever seen,the video
of Ronnie in the 99 O at prejudjuging is the best bodybuilder I've ever
seen in pics, live or on vid/DVD. His shoulder to waist ratio was incredible
and he was peeled/skinless everywhere except a tad of water/fat/thick skin
on his back. His calves are not great but definately are not tiny and don't
look out of place at the weight he was at.
Here are my thoughts on the Horton pics which is probably the best
thing we have of Dorian to compare. I bought the magazine and was blown away by his
size, thickness, density ect. BUT; one of my first thoughts was that he looked like a
mixture between a powerlifter and a bodybuilder. Very impressive but no work of art.
I think if he had walked onstage in that condition he would have looked hard but
semi-smooth under the harsh stage lighting. I don't want to hear all the expert opinions
and who said what because unless you have seen the videos/DVD's of the 98 O,
99 O and 2001 Arnold you can't say that Ronnie was in worse condition in 99.
Some will say I wasn't there at those shows which is true but once again good
lighting can't produce something that is not there. I have not seen a pic/vid or any evidence
that can prove Ronnie was not as conditioned in 99 than 98 or 2001only eyewitnesses
which can be swayed by crowd reaction, emotion and the level of competition
standing next to them at the time. In 99 Ronnie had a best ever Comier to his left
and a conditioned bigger than ever Flex on his right. Anyway, what I'm trying to say
is if you want to see the best of Ronnie buy the 1999 O DVD; watch the prejudging
part and judge for yourself.
I've seen most of the Olympia on tape with the exception of 1974 and down ! Okay you think Ronnie 99 looks spectacular and yet admit he's holding water
Here are my thoughts on the Horton pics which is probably the best
thing we have of Dorian to compare. I bought the magazine and was blown away by his
size, thickness, density ect. BUT; one of my first thoughts was that he looked like a
mixture between a powerlifter and a bodybuilder. Very impressive but no work of art.
Okay you don't thing Yates is aesthetic NO argument from me , but Ronnie 1999 in fact any year doesn't look a work of art lol not by a long shot . more ' aesthetic ' than Dorian sure but Flex Wheeler or Bob Paris lol I mean seriously
Very impressive but no work of art.
I think if he had walked onstage in that condition he would have looked hard but
semi-smooth under the harsh stage lighting.
semi-smooth? Dorian's conditioning even at 269 pounds is outstanding his look would only improve by leaps & bounds under right lighting , to quote the man who took the photograph his conditioning at that weight would be in the top three best conditioned guys at the 1993 Mr Olympia
I don't want to hear all the expert opinions
and who said what because unless you have seen the videos/DVD's of the 98 O,
99 O and 2001 Arnold you can't say that Ronnie was in worse condition in 99.
Some will say I wasn't there at those shows which is true but once again good
lighting can't produce something that is not there. I have not seen a pic/vid or any evidence
that can prove Ronnie was not as conditioned in 99 than 98 or 2001only eyewitnesses
which can be swayed by crowd reaction, emotion and the level of competition
standing next to them at the time.
I mean the fuck should I begin with this nonsense? lol you don't want to hear the expert opinions yet go right ahead and give your ' expert ' opinion based on less than ideal means. I've seen the videos in question and there is a noticeable difference in his conditioning and thats just based on pictures & videos now seeing I wasn't there I rely on the authority of an eyewitness who was and what do they have to say about the situation
Quote Peter McGough Flex Magazine Jan 2001
RONNIE COLEMAN : ( 264lbs As big as a house , but holding water. In '98 , he was shredded and bone dry at 250 pounds. Last year ( 1999 ) he was 257 pounds but NOT as sharp as '98. This year ( 2000 ) at 264 pounds , he's not as sharp as 99 , which would seem to say that Ronnie is better at a lighter weight .
and to couple that with Ronnie Coleman himself who said that 1998 was his best Olympia because his conditioning was
spot onNow you're saying we should dismiss these two eyewitness accounts because according to you
eyewitnesses
which can be swayed by crowd reaction, emotion and the level of competition
standing next to them at the time.
I mean what the fuck were you thinking when you typed this bullshit? I mean you're on Hulkster's level here , a crowd reaction and emotional level is going to sway someone's ability to determine if someone is dry or not , yet you can ascertain his level of conditioning while sitting at home? lol and to top it all off you admit he's holding water in 1999
lmfao do you presume to have the audacity to tell Ronnie Coleman when his conditioning was spot on and when it wasn't? lol
In 99 Ronnie had a best ever Comier to his left
and a conditioned bigger than ever Flex on his right. Anyway, what I'm trying to say
is if you want to see the best of Ronnie buy the 1999 O DVD; watch the prejudging
part and judge for yourself.
A best ever Cormier and a ' conditioned bigger Flex ' you mean the smoother oil-filled Flex who's conditioning was no where near the level it was in 1993 and Cormier another hit or miss guy when it comes to conditioning hence why he was the bridesmaid at the Arnold for so long , Ronnie looked great at the 1999 Mr Olympia but to say he's just as dry & hard as 1998 or 2001 isn't true and its fine that you think thats his best showing but he still lags behind Dorian in to many areas , and his calves blew in 99 they still lacked proportion in relation to his quads not to mention detail & development .