Author Topic: Whats your favorite ERA in Bodybuilding ? (Read 7973 times)

BigWhoop · « **on:** September 12, 2006, 12:37:11 PM »

I prefer the 90s when there was Dorian, Levrone, Wheeler, Ray, Cormier, Nassar, Fux and those types. Alot of the people now could not imagine placing in the top ten in those contest. Why is that ?

JaggyShortBuff · « **Reply #1 on:** September 12, 2006, 12:38:41 PM »

I would have to agree with the 90's....Bodybuilding was much more conditioned then....Hopefully it is heading back that way....

Option D · « **Reply #2 on:** September 12, 2006, 12:51:12 PM »

i like the golden age (70's) only because their bodies seem to be much more attainable to the serious but not pro bodybuilder. Not dry to the bone. Just big and cut. Now they are HUGE and SHREEDED. Also it looked like they got along better back then. Throw in the huge supplement endorsements and the sport has become extremely cut-throat.

Jr. Yates · « **Reply #3 on:** September 12, 2006, 12:52:53 PM »

Quote from: big_mal on September 12, 2006, 12:51:12 PM

i like the golden age (70's) only because their bodies seem to be much more attainable to the serious but not pro bodybuilder. Not dry to the bone. Just big and cut. Now they are HUGE and SHREEDED. Also it looked like they got along better back then. Throw in the huge supplement endorsements and the sport has become extremely cut-throat.

I have to agree there.

Option D · « **Reply #4 on:** September 12, 2006, 01:01:42 PM »

During the 90's any of 8 people could have one the O. There could be an argument made for all of them during the 90's. Ray, Wheeler, Lavrone, Comier, Quiet storm, nassir, big pual and more...Now it just dont seem that deep no more. 1-4 ok....but there is a big drop off when you go beyond 4th place in todays shows.

nycbull · « **Reply #5 on:** September 12, 2006, 01:12:18 PM »

60's 70's...just overall healthier

Option D · « **Reply #6 on:** September 12, 2006, 01:16:33 PM »

yeah, and thats why they are still kicking around today.

BroadStreetBruiser · « **Reply #7 on:** September 12, 2006, 01:19:08 PM »

Haney's era. Seemed like every dude competing looked better then all but 5 of the best guys today

Playboy · « **Reply #8 on:** September 12, 2006, 01:22:14 PM »

I always liked the bbdr's of the eighties. They were big but they did not sacrafice their shape. Lee Haney, Jim Quinn, Mike Quinn, Mike Christian all looked great.

PB

BigWhoop · « **Reply #9 on:** September 12, 2006, 01:23:02 PM »

I heard there is a site that is devoted to 'ironage' physiques ? Is it any worth going to? I browsed around for a little but alot of the stories on there I could not relate to.

Deadpool · « **Reply #10 on:** September 12, 2006, 01:25:05 PM »

I miss the FBB's, kay baxter, Laura Coombs, Cammie Lusko. that was cool

BigWhoop · « **Reply #11 on:** September 12, 2006, 01:26:42 PM »

Quote from: Medford on September 12, 2006, 01:25:05 PM

I miss the FBB's, kay baxter, Laura Coombs, Cammie Lusko. that was cool

I not against anyone pursuing thier ambitions but personally I do not find Female BB attractive at all, is that the common sentiment here at getbig?

Dorian 01 · « **Reply #12 on:** September 12, 2006, 01:35:34 PM »

Quote from: BigWhoop on September 12, 2006, 01:26:42 PM

I not against anyone pursuing thier ambitions but personally I do not find Female BB attractive at all, is that the common sentiment here at getbig?

I'm pretty sure in the era she speaks of, they still looked like females.

Bluto · « **Reply #13 on:** September 12, 2006, 01:36:07 PM »

Right now. Mr Olympia in a few weeks.

michael arvilla · « **Reply #14 on:** September 12, 2006, 01:40:55 PM »

1990s ........................ .by far

Blockhead · « **Reply #15 on:** September 12, 2006, 01:53:16 PM »

I wish I can go back just a few years when ephedra was available in every gas station and corner grocery store...now I have to make my calls, leave text messages and pay triple what I used to pay to get it. Also...1-test products were fun to!

BigWhoop · « **Reply #16 on:** September 12, 2006, 01:55:47 PM »

Blockhead,

SO true! If some girls playing soccer did not ingest six hydroxycuts before a big game, none of this would have never happen.

Option D · « **Reply #17 on:** September 12, 2006, 01:55:56 PM »

I get what you are saying if you are speaking for the depth of of quality athletes. The 1990's cant be touched. But in looking at the factors that contributed to bodybuilding as a sport. It had to be the 1970's. I look at it like this. The standard for modern bodybuilding was set in the 1970's. The athletes during the 60's and 70's were better for the sport to me also. Thats why they were seen outside the arena of bodybuilding back then (arnold, big lou, blond bomber etc). Also...check it out...do you think another pumbing iron can be made now...I just think the sport was more pure then.

JaggyShortBuff · « **Reply #18 on:** September 12, 2006, 01:56:56 PM »

Quote from: TheBlockHead on September 12, 2006, 01:53:16 PM

I wish I can go back just a few years when ephedra was available in every gas station and corner grocery store...now I have to make my calls, leave text messages and pay triple what I used to pay to get it. Also...1-test products were fun to!

Damn FDA forcing us to break the law to use up more and more tax dollars just to go after those of us trying to better ourselves....

Deadpool · « **Reply #19 on:** September 12, 2006, 01:58:33 PM »

ephedra is still available at the convience stores here in Mass

onlyme · « **Reply #20 on:** September 12, 2006, 02:00:58 PM »

The reason why you saw more of a diverse audience supporting bodybuilding back in the 60's, 70's and early 80's is because the bodies were very muscular but not overly muscled like today. People could relate to them easier cause their look was actually obtainable. Nowadays the public knows that the bodies of the BB's today are not obtainable without huge amounts of drugs and the general public is allot smarter than BB's and would not jeopardize their lives to get allot muscle. Plus the bodies of today are just stupid looking compared to back in the 70's and 80's. The bodies back then looked healthy, the bodies of today do not look healthy and are actually not healthy.

Option D · « **Reply #21 on:** September 12, 2006, 02:05:53 PM »

Yeah. I wish Zanes physique was in. If it were i think it could serve as motivation for many people to get involved in bb'ing. But people like myself know i wont be able to bake it big without puttingmy health at risk.

Mr. Intenseone · « **Reply #22 on:** September 12, 2006, 02:18:50 PM »

Quote from: Medford on September 12, 2006, 01:25:05 PM

Cammie Lusko. that was cool

She was my first ex-wifes girlfriend $:-\$ !!

bmacsys · « **Reply #23 on:** September 12, 2006, 02:42:02 PM »

Bob Gibson's ERA of 1.12 in 1968. The year of the pitcher. Oh, you mean bodybuilding era?

timfogarty · « **Reply #24 on:** September 12, 2006, 03:12:14 PM »

late 70s, early 80s. lots of steroids, no GH, insulin or diuretics. Mentzer, Paris, Birdsong

Author Topic: Whats your favorite ERA in Bodybuilding ? (Read 7973 times)

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