‘73 Schwarzenegger VS ‘88 Mike Quinn

[mops]

[Eric2]

Smooth like a turtle shell. Big yet boring, does not pop. This is a bad pose for him

[Royalty]

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[Brenda Steunbeer]

Gary Strydom Is the biggest pussy in bodybuilding -Mike Quinn

Strydom seems healthy, looks great and is living large in Thailand.

Mike Quinn was a short 5 ft 8 (172 cm) shouter and bragger who prior to his death had to move in with his parents. If I remember correctly he was broke, and or divorced, anyway, he had lost everything.

Gary and Arnold did everything better than "mighty" Mike hahaha

[Humble Narcissist]

Strydom seems healthy, looks great and is living large in Thailand.

Mike Quinn was a short 5 ft 8 (172 cm) shouter and bragger who prior to his death had to move in with his parents. If I remember correctly he was broke, and or divorced, anyway, he had lost everything.

Gary and Arnold did everything better than "mighty" Mike hahaha

Didn't Quin commit suicide?

[Royalty]

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[Royalty]

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[hench]

I don't get the arnold hate.
 His politics never interested me so I just ignore any of that stuff, makes it so much easier,  people still cling to that screw your freedom comment that was never about pushing the vax.
I think he was way ahead of his time in bodybuilding and despite the lack of hamstring detail compared to today think his peak physique is the pinnacle of bodybuilding. He had Xmas tree back development way before samir and looked good at all angles.
For some reason he didn't hit the rls properly,  putting his hands on his hips so his arms looked distracting, actually looked way better flaring the lats without engaging the arms.
I still like seeing arnold training,  being in the gym,  talking bodybuilding or movies, that's the best bits.

[Brenda Steunbeer]

I don't get the arnold hate.
 His politics never interested me so I just ignore any of that stuff, makes it so much easier,  people still cling to that screw your freedom comment that was never about pushing the vax.
I think he was way ahead of his time in bodybuilding and despite the lack of hamstring detail compared to today think his peak physique is the pinnacle of bodybuilding. He had Xmas tree back development way before samir and looked good at all angles.
For some reason he didn't hit the rls properly,  putting his hands on his hips so his arms looked distracting, actually looked way better flaring the lats without engaging the arms.
I still like seeing arnold training,  being in the gym,  talking bodybuilding or movies, that's the best bits.

The same for all criticism Elon Musk is getting: mental dwarfs who have achieved nothing in their lives, and will never achieve anything meaningful spew hate towards someone who is a genius and has revolutionised both the entire car industry, and the global space and rocket industries.
But still had time to bring space based internet to houses, ships and aircraft all around the globe.
And is working on Optimus Prima, a potentially revolutionary robot
And developed Neuralink, which helps paralysed people to function and communicate better.

Arnold is not on the same level of awesomeness as Elon but still an extremely impressive chronic overachiever in every aspect. Way ahead of his time in many fields.
Those two guys are 1,000 times smarter than 99.99% of the critics.

[njflex]

Like stated, Arnold’s twisting shots were impressive. shot when standing or his crouched.version,Kevin leverone had an outstanding one as well. As did Sean Ray impressive .

[_bruce_]

Mike looks more impressive on his own but Arnold has the better frame and superior width.
Having said that... the Hell's Angel of Bodybuilding is still the tougher tough guy.

[wes]

I don't get the arnold hate.
 His politics never interested me so I just ignore any of that stuff, makes it so much easier,  people still cling to that screw your freedom comment that was never about pushing the vax.
I think he was way ahead of his time in bodybuilding and despite the lack of hamstring detail compared to today think his peak physique is the pinnacle of bodybuilding. He had Xmas tree back development way before samir and looked good at all angles.
For some reason he didn't hit the rls properly,  putting his hands on his hips so his arms looked distracting, actually looked way better flaring the lats without engaging the arms.
I still like seeing arnold training,  being in the gym,  talking bodybuilding or movies, that's the best bits.

I agree..............Arnol d Is Numero Uno !!

[Dokey111]

I think Quinn vs Arnold is a good one.  Quinn was pretty flawless.

FWIW I think Quinn beats Mentzer any day.

[joswift]

he was bang on here

[wes]

Quinn was a very good bodybuilder but just think that if Arnold never stopped competing how he may have looked in 1981 up until 1988 or longer, if that would even be possible.

No movies,no time off, other than his normal routine, and entering more Olympias he could have possibly, and more than likely have won at least 10 Olympias.... minimum.

As far as him competing against far less competitors goes,hey that wasn`t his fault,in fact he helped to popularize fitness, and brought more guys into the sport.

There truly wasn`t enough good bodybuilder that had an Olympia level build back then other than the handful that competed......that`s why they eventually  made two weight classes.

[njflex]

Watching at 88 video of Quinn looked great other than slimmer legs, but unbelievable upper body. It’s a shame what a mockery, the WBf was I guess he took the money. I just don’t know why he didn’t funnel into a better package on stage physique wise for those two shows, I know the one was drug tested but the 91 show he could’ve came in like 88 and looks great. Even though again, those shows were pre-determined by the salaries they say so strydom was going to win  no matter what.

[BayGBM]

I don't get the arnold hate.
 His politics never interested me so I just ignore any of that stuff, makes it so much easier,  people still cling to that screw your freedom comment that was never about pushing the vax.
I think he was way ahead of his time in bodybuilding and despite the lack of hamstring detail compared to today think his peak physique is the pinnacle of bodybuilding. He had Xmas tree back development way before samir and looked good at all angles.
For some reason he didn't hit the rls properly,  putting his hands on his hips so his arms looked distracting, actually looked way better flaring the lats without engaging the arms.
I still like seeing arnold training,  being in the gym,  talking bodybuilding or movies, that's the best bits.

I am not a fan... but even I can acknowledge that Arnold is a winner! 

• He came to the U.S. barely speaking English, he conquered bodybuilding, and helped define the entire industry.  Now an entire show and expo is named for him.
• When no one thought he could do so, he conquered Hollywood becoming one of the biggest and highest paid stars of his time.
• He married into the Kennedy family. Technically not an "accomplishment" but quite high profile for someone who started with nothing.
• He conquered state politics in the biggest state.  His tenure as governor was actually a disaster but the fact that he got there is the point.

He rose to the top in three distinct fields. This is not luck; this is the mark of a winner.  Everyone who has bet against him has lost. Quinn is simply not in Arnold's league.  I don't think he ever won a pro show; not one!

Terminator 1 & 2 aged very well and are now classics of the genre.

[njflex]

I am not a fan... but even I can acknowledge that Arnold is a winner! 

• He came to the U.S. barely speaking English, he conquered bodybuilding, and helped define the entire industry.  Now an entire show and expo is named for him.
• When no one thought he could do so, he conquered Hollywood becoming one of the biggest and highest paid stars of his time.
• He married into the Kennedy family. Technically not an "accomplishment" but quite high profile for someone who started with nothing.
• He conquered state politics in the biggest state.  His tenure as governor was actually a disaster but the fact that he got there is the point.

He rose to the top in three distinct fields. This is not luck; this is the mark of a winner.  Everyone who has bet against him has lost. Quinn is simply not in Arnold's league.  I don't think he ever one a pro show; not one!

Terminator 1 & 2 aged very well and are now classics of the genre.

Spot on brother

[Royalty]

Arnold at age 20 vs Quinn at age 19

[BayGBM]

Spot on brother

And remember I am NOT an Arnold fan.  That doesn't stop me from recognizing the incredible things he has done with his life.  How many Americans could move to say China, Japan, India, or another country where they do not know the language or have any significant contacts and achieve even 1/3 of what Arnold did when he came to the USA?

Quinn was survived by his mother and sister.  Did he ever marry?  Have a kid... legitimate or otherwise?  A gf? bf? A friend with benefit?  A legacy of ANY kind?  Again, not in Arnold's league. 

Arnold is still kicking it!

[BayGBM]

Arnold at age 20 vs Quinn at age 19

Quinn was sexier by far; I will give him that. 

[hench]

Exactly,  a winner and never listens to the naysayers, people say he should retire, he says retire from what,
having fun?
Unlike alot of billionaires born to richness, arnold came from nothing,  not the the rock and his claim of nothing,  literally nothing.
He told his girlfriend in the 70s he'd be governor of california, he said he'd be the highest paid leading man, he knew he'd conquer bodybuilding, a millionaire before making it in movies, its crazy really.
Anyone who knows arnold says he's the smartest and most intelligent person they've met.
What's funny is people like the arnold that fucked up lou ferrigno with mind games or didn't attend his fathers funeral but we know it was just an angle, a character  purely business and didnt't let anyone else or their goals stand in his way.  Now he's rich and famous enough and gives back, he might have done some arsehole things but I don't think there's one of us that hasn't.


 

I am not a fan... but even I can acknowledge that Arnold is a winner! 

• He came to the U.S. barely speaking English, he conquered bodybuilding, and helped define the entire industry.  Now an entire show and expo is named for him.
• When no one thought he could do so, he conquered Hollywood becoming one of the biggest and highest paid stars of his time.
• He married into the Kennedy family. Technically not an "accomplishment" but quite high profile for someone who started with nothing.
• He conquered state politics in the biggest state.  His tenure as governor was actually a disaster but the fact that he got there is the point.

He rose to the top in three distinct fields. This is not luck; this is the mark of a winner.  Everyone who has bet against him has lost. Quinn is simply not in Arnold's league.  I don't think he ever one a pro show; not one!

Terminator 1 & 2 aged very well and are now classics of the genre.

[Royalty]

Exactly,  a winner and never listens to the naysayers, people say he should retire, he says retire from what,
having fun?
Unlike alot of billionaires born to richness, arnold came from nothing,  not the the rock and his claim of nothing,  literally nothing.
He told his girlfriend in the 70s he'd be governor of california, he said he'd be the highest paid leading man, he knew he'd conquer bodybuilding, a millionaire before making it in movies, its crazy really.
Anyone who knows arnold says he's the smartest and most intelligent person they've met.
What's funny is people like the arnold that fucked up lou ferrigno with mind games or didn't attend his fathers funeral but we know it was just an angle, a character  purely business and didnt't let anyone else or their goals stand in his way.  Now he's rich and famous enough and gives back, he might have done some arsehole things but I don't think there's one of us that hasn't.

Arnold was very insecure.


In Pumping Iron an interviewer stated that Franco was “smart”.  Arnold instantly referred to his best friend, Franco, as a “child”...  and admitted that he’d sabotage Franco with bad advice.

[hench]

That's just him being in character again as the ruthless operator, franco was never beating arnold.
Never seen him as insecure, personally picked taller people than him in conan the barbarian for example so the villains didn't look like a walkover. I'd say arnold is comfortable in his own skin,  unlike sly demanding shorter people in certain roles and wearing custom made built up shoes, even his trainers

Arnold was very insecure.


In Pumping Iron an interviewer stated that Franco was “smart”.  Arnold instantly referred to his best friend, Franco, as a “child”...  and admitted that he’d sabotage Franco with bad advice.

[Humble Narcissist]

Don't show pics of Quinn at the 2nd WBF show.