A thought inspired by Dexter Jackson's 2005 Arnold routine

[ribonucleic]

[thanks to whoever started the "Set your VCR" thread so I knew to TiVo the 2005 Arnold repeat on INHD]

I don't care how big an asshole he might be. Dexter Jackson is the pre-eminent bodybuilder of his time. A dozen men may be more massive and maybe one or two could compete with [though not prevail over] his aesthetics. But none has more of both - or has both so harmoniously balanced.

Even more importantly: the consistency of his appearances shows that he [or whoever he was smart to enough to employ for their expertise] has mastered the art of contest prep. And contest prep, I would argue, is the one area where the practice of bodybuiding acquires the dignity of craft.

Yes, it's unfortunate that his taste in posing music ran to some second-rate Luther Vandross shit. But he sure earned that 1st place finish, boy-o.

[Ex Coelis]

The great thing about Dexter is he ALWAYS comes into a contest in shape. It's something that you can easily take for granted until you see others like Chris Cook and Victor Martinez struggle with their conditioning.

The only real knock on Dexter's physique are his calves. Of course, the judges don't really care so why should he? He has tremendous separation, detail, size, and conditioning. He is one of the most complete and consistent pros competing. It really is a treat to see him battling on stage. I've said it before, but Dex really will be the 11th Mr. O once Ronald Dean steps down.

And what's wrong with Luther Vandross? That dude is the shit. Everyone talks about how there's too much dancing on stage these days. A lot of people would like to see the artistic posing of greats like Shawn Ray, Vince Taylor, John Brown, and Flex Wheeler. Well who the heck do you think they psoed to? The Voice - that's who.

[240 is Back]

luther has brought many babies into the world.

[Bast175]

Dexter Jackson is fat.

[240 is Back]

Dexter Jackson is fat.

fat like a fox.