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Sporting legit 10" arms....
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Sporting legit 10" arms....
From the BodyPower Expo today.
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Dam. Father time is son of bitch! >:(
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Total ruin.
He traded longevity of health, strength and muscle for short-lived competitive glory by using and abusing drugs. Working dramatically past his natural potential. Not a little. A LOT.
If it was worth it to him, great.
Having said this, he should adopt the Rich Piano tactic of NEVER raising arms into a front biceps pose. Each man for different reasons. Rich because his arms are simply bags of oil and look beyond obvious, even to the ignorant, when doing so; Coleman because, well, he has sad biceps and completely invisible triceps.
Better yet, Ron should just wear a normal shirt with sleeves and preserve perhaps a degree of legacy/dignity. No one who wants to meet him/have a photo taken doesn't not know he's broken and deteriorated in the extreme. It's for how he once looked.
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Just sad how racked up his body is. Then you see guys like Robby Robinson who turns 70 this month looking fantastic. Robby always lifted moderate weights from what I heard. When I stood next to him in his prime he looked about 205-210lbs. at around 5'8". He looked small in his track suit but when he got up on stage was ripped up beyond belief.
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Dam. Father time is son of bitch! >:(
In Ronnies case, it has less to do with time, and more about him abusing and destroying his body. There are plenty of 51 year olds who still look good. Of course, age catches us all, but 51 is the new 41. Ronnie just did too much and continues to do too much.
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In Ronnies case, it has less to do with time, and more about him abusing and destroying his body. There are plenty of 51 year olds who still look good. Of course, age catches us all, but 51 is the new 41. Ronnie just did too much and continues to do too much.
The man was never designed to push and hoist the poundage that he did.
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The man was never designed the push and hoist the poundage that he did.
Not at all
(http://www.evolutionofbodybuilding.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Coleman-operation-2016.jpg)
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In Ronnies case, it has less to do with time, and more about him abusing and destroying his body. There are plenty of 51 year olds who still look good. Of course, age catches us all, but 51 is the new 41. Ronnie just did too much and continues to do too much.
Case in point, Kevin Levrone.
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Better get back on dat dere cell tech.
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Case in point, Kevin Levrone.
I guess one could argue the point that RC is an 8x Mr. O, while Kevin never won it. In Ronnies eyes, I am sure it was worth it (I believe he has said this).
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I guess one could argue the point that RC is an 8x Mr. O, while Kevin never won it. In Ronnies eyes, I am sure it was worth it (I believe he has said this).
Nothing to argue really as it was his choice. He's just reaping what he sowed.
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Ronnie views this as his mission from God. Absolutely no regrets.
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Biceps, now, like raisins.
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Nothing to argue really as it was his choice. He's just reaping what he sowed.
Pretty much.
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slamming your body with heavy heavy weights for decades takes its toll as evident here
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That elbow, damn.
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Everything has shrunk except the abdomen. :-X
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still not an ounce of subcutanous fat on him, amazing
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Sporting legit 10" arms....
Did he just drink some milk?
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Those missing left triceps though
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I wonder what it's like to have once looked in the mirror and seen a prime Ronnie Coleman looking back at you, to this?
Does having achieved it at all make it acceptable now? Or is it hard for him to look at? I'm guessing by the FDB that he's ok with it.
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He really needs to cover up....i really hope he didnt take off his shirt and hit most musculars...lol
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" This makes me sad. This is not supposed to be the end- result of an 8- time Mr Olympia winner. Happy birthday, Ronnie."
- Robby Robinson
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:-X :-\
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Sporting legit 10" arms....
My have the mighty fallen :'( :'( :'(
His legs are sticks in those jeans. Those new hips are narrow. He has 0 triceps left. I mean 0 triceps. His face has aged 30-40 years. Poor guy.
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My have the mighty fallen :'( :'( :'(
His legs are sticks in those jeans. Those new hips are narrow. He has 0 triceps left. I mean 0 triceps. His face has aged 30-40 years. Poor guy.
It's remarkable how small his arms have become , they were always so oversized , it's bizarre seeing his arms so small :-\
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:-X :-\
(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=610671.0;attach=678805;image)
Reality is a bitch. Especially when it makes you one. It will only get worse for him and perhaps he will find redemption in serving as the prime example of why not to abuse yourself as he did. While it is difficult to feel sorry for him I am certain even the most hardened heart (e.g., my own) will not escape pitying him as what time he has left counts down. :'(
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Dam. Father time is son of bitch! >:(
Lou Ferrigno at same age
(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=533285.0;attach=569165;image)
WoooSHHHHHHHHH
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slamming your body with heavy heavy weights for decades takes its toll as evident here
And using crappy form and swinging weights takes a toll on joints as well
WoooSHHHHHHHHHH
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And using crappy form and swinging weights takes a toll on joints as well
WoooSHHHHHHHHHH
Even after the first two back surgeries, the cervical spine surgery and the hip replacements he continued to work out the same way. He posted a vid working out the night before his last surgery at that shit hole Texas gym.
He had some nerve damage after this last surgery so I hope he's learned.
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I feel bad for his health problems. He has so many. Here's a picture of Bill Pearl at 55. Anyone can fall to ill health and no one is immune. Just try to put the odds in your favor.
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" This makes me sad. This is not supposed to be the end- result of an 8- time Mr Olympia winner. Happy birthday, Ronnie."
- Robby Robinson
This comment from 70yo The Black prince puts everything into perspective very well.
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Even after the first two back surgeries, the cervical spine surgery and the hip replacements he continued to work out the same way. He posted a vid working out the night before his last surgery at that shit hole Texas gym.
He had some nerve damage after this last surgery so I hope he's learned.
Ronnie is plain stupid, it has been always obvious. A dumb negro.
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He has been through a lot of shit over the last few years, it may be that when it stabilises, he'll go back to a much better "ronnie retired" state.
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And using crappy form and swinging weights takes a toll on joints as well
WoooSHHHHHHHHHH
what is funny is he still uses sloppy form and weights he cannot handle.
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Is that a photo with Ronnie and his kids?
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:o Looks like someone has been burning the telomeres from both ends...
I think this is a golden opportunity for Mike O'Hair to reach out to Ronnie and put his - freeze dried duck albumen, chelated minerals and other vital nutrients which help reverse the aging process - where his mouth is... C'mon Mike, one Titan to another... whaddya say..?
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Ronnie still doesn't realize that he didn't need to go full retard to be the champ. And now he's paying the price.
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What happened to the "natural base" the lying cripple built up before he began purchasing and using illegal drugs during his time as a pig?
Just goes to prove you don't have to be able to spell "steroids" to abuse them.
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Please tell me that pic is shopped. :-\
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i remember billy carp on here used to say
ronnie coleman was pretty dumb in real life
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Some of the BEST genetics ever ::) ::) ::)
(http://www.midwestsportsfans.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/mj-laughing.gif)
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What happened to the "natural base" the lying cripple built up before he began purchasing and using illegal drugs during his time as a pig?
Just goes to prove you don't have to be able to spell "steroids" to abuse them.
No, it just goes to prove that when people want to criticise something, they'll ignore the reality of the situation. ::)
The dude has had medical issues for a couple years now. Would you be at the top of your natural base if you had the shit he had?
I don't know what the truth is, I only know that now is a retarded time to draw conclusions.
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Is that a photo with Ronnie and his kids?
funniest post of the month.
And yes. Total abuse. At 51 arnie still looked incredible.
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:'( :'( :'(
(http://s1.cdn.autoevolution.com/images/news/ronnie-coleman-selling-his-bentley-continental-gt-on-ebay-36043_2.jpg)(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=610671.0;attach=678795;image)
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Never realized Ronnie had so much gyno. With his arms down it was hidden I the chest I guess.
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Arms very Dan hill like.... very sad indeed....
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when your 50 you dont look 30 he's retired whats the big deal, still has the genetics of a freak,
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I have bigger arms than Coleman ;D
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when your 50 you dont look 30 he's retired whats the big deal, still has the genetics of a freak,
Yea but when you're 50, you shouldn't appear to look 70.
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statins killed the beast.....
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statins killed the beast.....
Hmmm... intredasting... please would you be kind enough to elaborate?
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Hmmm... intredasting... please would you be kind enough to elaborate?
guy has been taking BP and cholesterol meds for years to counter the sides of the gear, also lots of prescription painkillers.
they fuck you up long term.
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guy has been taking BP and cholesterol meds for years to counter the sides of the gear, also lots of prescription painkillers.
they fuck you up long term.
Doctors in the US prescribe statins like candy. Both of my parents have been on for years. The asked zero questions.
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Doctors in the US prescribe statins like candy. Both of my parents have been on for years. The asked zero questions.
There is an increased risk of rhabdomyolysis from using statins. Muscle breakdown leading to kidney failure.
NN
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There is an increased risk of rhabdomyolysis from using statins. Muscle breakdown leading to kidney failure.
NN
Rhabdo is some kind of fucked up achievement in the crossfit world.
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Rhabdo is some kind of fucked up achievement in the crossfit world.
My buddy got that one time. He was in rehab and they had him on a bunch of different meds. My friend was a state champion wrestler he got caught up in pain killer addiction. He went to the gym at the rehab facility. He went crazy on the treadmill. Later that day he started pissing black. His organs were all shutting down on him. He was in the icu for awhile and eventually got better he was lucky.
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Ronnie's general health profile is extremely compromised. Not that I'm some medical doctor, but it doesn't take one to reasonably determine the man has joint issues, nerve damage and vascular/cardiac problems.
He is a naturally muscular male who was never built to handle mass and massive poundage workloads. His structure is excellent for the criteria for success in competitive bodybuilding, of course.
The irony of all this isn't lost on those who've been around the bodybuilding block.
There's a reason a majority of elite strength athletes with career longevity are naturally thickly-built.
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And here's Franco Columbu, in fine fettle at the same age,from the classic Beretta's Island:
(http://columbu.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/53-798x616.jpg)
(https://www.cinematerial.com/media/posters/md/sl/sl12bnvs.jpg?v=1456593860)
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when your 50 you dont look 30 he's retired whats the big deal, still has the genetics of a freak,
No. You should look better.
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my cholesterol was 7.5 doctor gave me statins, made me ill, stopped taking them, doctor asked why i stopped, told her, she said, it doesnt matter, just watch your diet
got it down to 4 in two months using Benecol margarine and drinks.
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Those Franco flicks are hella shit.
The man has the screen charisma and presence of a lawn chair. Plus, he's a historical manlet with pubes for a hair helmet.
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my cholesterol was 7.5 doctor gave me statins, made me ill, stopped taking them, doctor asked why i stopped, told her, she said, it doesnt matter, just watch your diet
got it down to 4 in two months using Benecol margarine and drinks.
It's called "fiber".
All prescription drugs have nasty (potentially deadly) side effects. I urge people to stay away from them.
Big pharma couldn't care a less about your health... you're just a cash cow to them.
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very depressing
there is no way he is at peace with how he looks, he took a lot of pride in being mr. olympia
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Those Franco flicks are hella shit.
The man has the screen charisma and presence of a lawn chair. Plus, he's a historical manlet with pubes for a hair helmet.
Great scenery, dialogue and acting though!
Loved Beretta's Island, Desperate Crimes, Doublecross on Costa's Island, Taken Alive and Dreamland: La terra dei sogni.
He was also great as Batty in Last Man Standing.
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very depressing
there is no way he is at peace with how he looks, he took a lot of pride in being mr. olympia
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That is most obvious, considering he still trains like he is 35 years old. He's still trying to hold onto something that is long gone.
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I feel bad for his health problems. He has so many. Here's a picture of Bill Pearl at 55. Anyone can fall to ill health and no one is immune. Just try to put the odds in your favor.
Wearing girlfriends blouse
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Here is another recent photo, same event:
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Here is another recent photo, same event:
His arm starting to look like a burn victim. Time to wear long sleeves in public.
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It's amazing how many patients are prescribed statins. Rather than coaching them with basic, foundational lifestyle changes, they jump the gun straight into the prescription.
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I'd rather remember Ronnie at his best. 8)
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I'd rather remember Ronnie at his best. 8)
A pretty straight line between stupid ass shit like that 800x2 and his current condition.
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A pretty straight line between stupid ass shit like that 800x2 and his current condition.
I think it was partly down to his form and his genetics than the weight itself. He always done the movements in a jerky manner and I think he also lifted well beyond his capabilities thanks to the copious amounts of hormones he took. Take someone like Mike O'Hearn for instance, he has lifted crazy heavy for decades now and still hasn't showed any signs of slowing down.
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It's amazing how many patients are prescribed statins. Rather than coaching them with basic, foundational lifestyle changes, they jump the gun straight into the prescription.
Because medical doctors are not dieticians or exercise physiologists. Just because someone has an MD, it doesn't mean they know about every field of study. This is why people go for advanced degrees in nutrition science and exercise physiology. Many MD's have dieticians on staff or will refer a patient to one. I guess the lazy doctors will just give you a pill. When I had high cholesterol (only by 30 points), my doctor said to me, "Eat a low calorie diet." That is it. No recommendations on exactly how to do that, i.e., which foods to eat, how much, etc. I mean, good thing I already know something about exercise and eating, so I got it. But most peple dont.
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Glad to see Ronnie can still stand upright.
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Here is another recent photo, same event:
I think he still looks impressive there. The man needs some time to recover from surgery. Most of us would disappear to nothing if we went through all that. I hope he can build himself back up again. Negative fuckers.
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guy has been taking BP and cholesterol meds for years to counter the sides of the gear, also lots of prescription painkillers.
they fuck you up long term.
Oh I see - obvious when you think about I suppose. So it's the attempt to stay 'healthy' that leads to this appearance - ironic. I suppose once you drop the AAS these effects become apparent. So we might start seeing more people medicate to survive CV problems, only to send up a little 'shrivelled'... :P
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I think it was partly down to his form and his genetics than the weight itself. He always done the movements in a jerky manner and I think he also lifted well beyond his capabilities thanks to the copious amounts of hormones he took. Take someone like Mike O'Hearn for instance, he has lifted crazy heavy for decades now and still hasn't showed any signs of slowing down.
Yes - but - Big Iron Mike had the (secret up til now) benefit of freeze dried duck albumen, chelated minerals and other vital nutrients - Ronnie was only using massive amounts of steroids, GH, insulina, etc. No wonder the Big Duck has beaten father time!
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I thought growth hormone was supposed to reverse aging. That's what everybody used to believe back in the 1990's.
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Yes - but - Big Iron Mike had the (secret up til now) benefit of freeze dried duck albumen, chelated minerals and other vital nutrients - Ronnie was only using massive amounts of steroids, GH, insulina, etc. No wonder the Big Duck has beaten father time!
No wonder dude barely looks 30 while being almost 50 ::)
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Honestly.. Ronnie is dumb as hell. If it was worth it for HIM, than it's all good, but if his health will go down big time on various levels, that's a big price to pay for plastic trophies.
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Honestly.. Ronnie is dumb as hell. If it was worth it for HIM, than it's all good, but if his health will go down big time on various levels, that's a big price to pay for plastic trophies.
We know that many pros must be training with severe pain. Ronnie more so than most. The idiocy is to keep training while your body is telling you to stop. Those spinal injuries did not come overnight, neither did his hip-problems.
NN
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We know that many pros must be training with severe pain. Ronnie more so than most. The idiocy is to keep training while your body is telling you to stop. Those spinal injuries did not come overnight, neither did his hip-problems.
NN
Yes. There are ways to work around pain, to heal, but no... moron continues to lift with a horrible form. You'd think a multiple Mr.O knows at least something about lifting properly, but I guess he only knows how to inject anything and everything under the sun.
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This man knows how to train:
(http://cms.bbcomcdn.com/fun/images/2014/2014mr-olympia-preview-graphics-3.jpg)
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What you are seeing in Ronnie isn't from the years of bodybuilding drugs and the heavy lifting he did.
It's from having 38 kids to take care of.
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This man knows how to train:
So does this man - imagine if they trained together! (ps - nice freckles JM)
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This man knows how to train:
(http://cms.bbcomcdn.com/fun/images/2014/2014mr-olympia-preview-graphics-3.jpg)
Branch looks good there...
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Should have gone the "Less drugs shot in the ass, more ESL classes" path......
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Branch looks good there...
I hope youre trolling. That was from last years Mr. Olympia. He looked horrendous! :-\ :-\
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I hope youre trolling. That was from last years Mr. Olympia. He looked horrendous! :-\ :-\
From a modern bbing perspective ;D
I was actually happy to see him win 2 Arnold classics I think, just to piss everyone off
Now that Phil is the O winner I enjoy how most fans are all frustrated and talk about the "golden days" :D
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Here is another recent photo, same event:
WOW, his upper torso (spine) is SOOOO compressed (shortened) due to his 2 back surgeries. They must have removed serious vertebrae. Between that and his hip surgery, I'm sure he's quite a bit shorter today. Hogan lost 3" due to his back surgeries and hip replacements. Superstar Billy Graham and Roddy Piper (and others) lost even more height.
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Branch looks good there...
Branch looks good for Branch standards there, but look at those horrible arms, chest/midsection, NO lower back, etc. By no means is that "looking good".