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Title: Which condition was better on FLEX WHEELER - '92 USA or '93 ARNOLD CLASSIC?
Post by: Slick Vic on September 04, 2006, 12:59:30 PM
Of course Flex looked phenomenal in both shows, but there's something about his '92 USA condition that edges out his '93 Arnold Classic condition.

(http://teamflexwheeler.com/flex/image6_/COLL04235.jpg)
Title: Re: Which condition was better on FLEX WHEELER - '92 USA or '93 ARNOLD CLASSIC?
Post by: pobrecito on September 04, 2006, 01:00:42 PM
He was better conditioned at the 93AC...I think he looked fuller at the 92USA just like the 93 ironman
Title: Re: Which condition was better on FLEX WHEELER - '92 USA or '93 ARNOLD CLASSIC?
Post by: Anal Iceman Lubeth on September 04, 2006, 01:03:20 PM
93 ASC, best stage look in history to this day
Title: Re: Which condition was better on FLEX WHEELER - '92 USA or '93 ARNOLD CLASSIC?
Post by: Jr. Yates on September 04, 2006, 01:04:27 PM
93 ASC, best stage look in history to this day
I have to agree.
Title: Re: Which condition was better on FLEX WHEELER - '92 USA or '93 ARNOLD CLASSIC?
Post by: Slick Vic on September 04, 2006, 01:23:07 PM
He was better conditioned at the 93AC...I think he looked fuller at the 92USA just like the 93 ironman

He definetly looked fuller at the '93 Ironman. Incredible that within a week he was shredded for the Arnold Classic.
Title: Re: Which condition was better on FLEX WHEELER - '92 USA or '93 ARNOLD CLASSIC?
Post by: Old-Skool on September 04, 2006, 01:27:12 PM
Anal Iceman...you restore my faith that there are people on this board who ACTUALLY know something about bodybuilding......Flex 93 best onstage physique ever. Period. Amen.
Title: Re: Which condition was better on FLEX WHEELER - '92 USA or '93 ARNOLD CLASSIC?
Post by: Parker on September 04, 2006, 01:55:35 PM
He definetly looked fuller at the '93 Ironman. Incredible that within a week he was shredded for the Arnold Classic.

235 pounds at the Ironman it was said on his video, I beleive 218-220 pounds for the Arnold. I wish Arnold would releash the all of the Arnold Classics on DVD. that would be the shit, cause he would make a killing on them. And I wish NPC would re-release the 1992 USA's. Because, I think the production company (Video Muscle) is no longer in business. They used to sell the 92 USA's in the back of Flex magazines, I have and ad for that in one of my 96 Flex' Magazines.
Title: Re: Which condition was better on FLEX WHEELER - '92 USA or '93 ARNOLD CLASSIC?
Post by: Jr. Yates on September 04, 2006, 01:56:51 PM
The Arnold Classic DVD would be sweet.
Title: Re: Which condition was better on FLEX WHEELER - '92 USA or '93 ARNOLD CLASSIC?
Post by: Slick Vic on September 04, 2006, 02:17:46 PM
235 pounds at the Ironman it was said on his video, I beleive 218-220 pounds for the Arnold. I wish Arnold would releash the all of the Arnold Classics on DVD. that would be the shit, cause he would make a killing on them. And I wish NPC would re-release the 1992 USA's. Because, I think the production company (Video Muscle) is no longer in business. They used to sell the 92 USA's in the back of Flex magazines, I have and ad for that in one of my 96 Flex' Magazines.

I hear ya, bro. That would be awesome! Funny you mentioned a re-release of the 1992 USA Championship 'cause I was flippin' through some back issues of muscle magazines and seen that very same ad for the sale of the '92 USA. I have searched high 'n low for that video with no such luck. How I would love to own that video.  :'(
Title: Re: Which condition was better on FLEX WHEELER - '92 USA or '93 ARNOLD CLASSIC?
Post by: Slick Vic on September 04, 2006, 02:19:18 PM
The Arnold Classic DVD would be sweet.

Maybe.... just maybe, with the release of the 2006 Arnold Classic on DVD they will release previous contest of the same name.
Title: Re: Which condition was better on FLEX WHEELER - '92 USA or '93 ARNOLD CLASSIC?
Post by: the choad on September 04, 2006, 02:23:20 PM
I have to agree.

yes, me to...His lower back was the most ripped ever
Title: Re: Which condition was better on FLEX WHEELER - '92 USA or '93 ARNOLD CLASSIC?
Post by: Figo on September 04, 2006, 02:23:54 PM
His best condition was in fact one week out from the 93 O, where according to Jim Quinn during the commentary of that event he states that he knows for a fact Flex's bf was measured at 0.0% at Golds one week out, the lowest ever recorded reading at Golds Venice apparently.
Title: Re: Which condition was better on FLEX WHEELER - '92 USA or '93 ARNOLD CLASSIC?
Post by: monstercalves on September 04, 2006, 02:58:38 PM
think the red trunks is 93 'O
Title: Re: Which condition was better on FLEX WHEELER - '92 USA or '93 ARNOLD CLASSIC?
Post by: pobrecito on September 04, 2006, 03:03:48 PM
If there is one guy anyone here could look like, it would be this more often than not. Could you imagine the pussy you could pull looking like this :o

(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=92345.0;attach=100439;image)
Title: Re: Which condition was better on FLEX WHEELER - '92 USA or '93 ARNOLD CLASSIC?
Post by: Parker on September 04, 2006, 03:05:27 PM
I hear ya, bro. That would be awesome! Funny you mentioned a re-release of the 1992 USA Championship 'cause I was flippin' through some back issues of muscle magazines and seen that very same ad for the sale of the '92 USA. I have searched high 'n low for that video with no such luck. How I would love to own that video.  :'(

I tried looking up the company on the net, no go.  Tried Ebay, no go, for both. Somebody like GMV which puts old videos on DVD should buy the rights to the NPC USA's (they have done that with others) and the Arnold Classics and produce them. I know videos are out there. They had the 98 and 99 Arnold on UPN, so footage exists. I think Arnold doesn't want them out, because it would hurt his political image.

I remember the ad, and I kick myself for not buying the video  back in 96.
Title: Re: Which condition was better on FLEX WHEELER - '92 USA or '93 ARNOLD CLASSIC?
Post by: Parker on September 04, 2006, 03:06:50 PM
If there is one guy anyone here could look like, it would be this more often than not. Could you imagine the pussy you could pull looking like this :o

(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=92345.0;attach=100439;image)

The pic looks a bit narrow, yeah I haer you on that point. No wonder the dude was cocky, you would be too if you look like this.
Title: Re: Which condition was better on FLEX WHEELER - '92 USA or '93 ARNOLD CLASSIC?
Post by: monstercalves on September 04, 2006, 03:12:15 PM
If there is one guy anyone here could look like, it would be this more often than not. Could you imagine the pussy you could pull looking like this :o

(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=92345.0;attach=100439;image)

thats some funny shit... ;D
Title: Re: Which condition was better on FLEX WHEELER - '92 USA or '93 ARNOLD CLASSIC?
Post by: Slick Vic on September 04, 2006, 03:14:51 PM
They had the 98 and 99 Arnold on UPN, so footage exists. I think Arnold doesn't want them out, because it would hurt his political image.

Don't take this the wrong way, but that sounds silly for you to say considering to this day Arnold is still promoting bodybuilding through his anuual Arnold Classic. If it was to 'hurt his political image', I would think he'd jump ship the moment he took office, yet every year he is still at Columbus, Ohio. And if anything was to hurt his image it wouldn't be UPN footage of his show, but those Japanese commercials.  :D
Title: Re: Which condition was better on FLEX WHEELER - '92 USA or '93 ARNOLD CLASSIC?
Post by: the choad on September 04, 2006, 03:15:14 PM
thats some funny shit... ;D

Assuming your weiner is not limp from all the Deca Durabolin?
Title: Re: Which condition was better on FLEX WHEELER - '92 USA or '93 ARNOLD CLASSIC?
Post by: Slick Vic on September 04, 2006, 03:17:40 PM
think the red trunks is 93 'O

Correct! You win a hundred bucks!
Title: Re: Which condition was better on FLEX WHEELER - '92 USA or '93 ARNOLD CLASSIC?
Post by: monstercalves on September 04, 2006, 03:18:41 PM
weiner....luv the american patter...

u make a good point
Title: Re: Which condition was better on FLEX WHEELER - '92 USA or '93 ARNOLD CLASSIC?
Post by: monstercalves on September 04, 2006, 03:19:55 PM
Correct! You win a hundred bucks!

u seem almost as sharp as me... ;)
Title: Re: Which condition was better on FLEX WHEELER - '92 USA or '93 ARNOLD CLASSIC?
Post by: Slick Vic on September 04, 2006, 04:04:42 PM
u seem almost as sharp as me... ;)

 ;D
Title: Re: Which condition was better on FLEX WHEELER - '92 USA or '93 ARNOLD CLASSIC?
Post by: McFarland on September 04, 2006, 04:18:41 PM
The pic looks a bit narrow, yeah I haer you on that point. No wonder the dude was cocky, you would be too if you look like this.

Yeah, that's just the thing, isn't it?  It'd be really hard to keep a humble perspective, wouldn't it? 
Title: Re: Which condition was better on FLEX WHEELER - '92 USA or '93 ARNOLD CLASSIC?
Post by: Hulkster on September 04, 2006, 04:25:21 PM
If there is one guy anyone here could look like, it would be this more often than not. Could you imagine the pussy you could pull looking like this :o

(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=92345.0;attach=100439;image)

yeah, but the pussy you get might look like this:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v208/atlantismartell/people/ShowLetjjter.jpg)
 8)
Title: Re: Which condition was better on FLEX WHEELER - '92 USA or '93 ARNOLD CLASSIC?
Post by: Hulkster on September 04, 2006, 04:28:08 PM
Flex 93 AC was unreal.

I have said it before, and I'll say it again:

Flex 93

Ray 94 or 96

Ronnie 99

are the three best phyisques in history and are all virtually unbeatable, but all have flaws  (flex, ray - lat width and back thickness, Ronnie -abs and calves).

No one is perfect, but these three are unbeatable onstage even WITH their flaws...
Title: Re: Which condition was better on FLEX WHEELER - '92 USA or '93 ARNOLD CLASSIC?
Post by: pobrecito on September 04, 2006, 04:29:06 PM
Flex 93 AC was unreal.

I have said it before, and I'll say it again:

Flex 93

Ray 94 or 96

Ronnie 99

are the three best phyisques in history and are all virtually unbeatable, but all have flaws  (flex, ray - lat width and back thickness, Ronnie -abs and calves).

No one is perfect, but these three are unbeatable onstage even WITH their flaws...

Ray 94 or 96 get real ::) Sorry, but watch BFTO 96, Ronnie is better than Shawn even there.
Title: Re: Which condition was better on FLEX WHEELER - '92 USA or '93 ARNOLD CLASSIC?
Post by: Jr. Yates on September 04, 2006, 04:30:16 PM
I love reading about flex or looking at pics. definatly one of my fav's of all time. He should have his own columb in MD, he does alot for the mag but it'd be cool to read about questions sent to him and his answers.
Title: Re: Which condition was better on FLEX WHEELER - '92 USA or '93 ARNOLD CLASSIC?
Post by: Hulkster on September 04, 2006, 04:47:17 PM
Quote
Ray 94 or 96 get real

(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=74007.0;attach=81161;image)
(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=91658.0;attach=99905;image)
(http://www.testmester.net/images/kepek/nagyok/3046.jpg)
get real? I think not. Just because shawn was shorter than some does not mean he was any less than amazing from most angles...
Title: Re: Which condition was better on FLEX WHEELER - '92 USA or '93 ARNOLD CLASSIC?
Post by: Parker on September 04, 2006, 05:24:24 PM
Don't take this the wrong way, but that sounds silly for you to say considering to this day Arnold is still promoting bodybuilding through his anuual Arnold Classic. If it was to 'hurt his political image', I would think he'd jump ship the moment he took office, yet every year he is still at Columbus, Ohio. And if anything was to hurt his image it wouldn't be UPN footage of his show, but those Japanese commercials.  :D

True, true. But I think if Arnold put out the DVD's of the Arnold Classic someone  might say he is promoting drug use too much. One contest is enough. But to have thousands of copies of Multiple Arnold Classics featured huge steriodal men, that might be too much for his conservative agenda. That is my guess, maybe I'm grasping at straws.

I emailed his website (his PR people) a year ago about when or if he was going to release his Arnold Classic contests on DVD, no answer yet.
Title: Re: Which condition was better on FLEX WHEELER - '92 USA or '93 ARNOLD CLASSIC?
Post by: Bast175 on September 04, 2006, 05:37:55 PM
If there is one guy anyone here could look like, it would be this more often than not. Could you imagine the pussy you could pull looking like this :o


nothing compared to what a model type guy can get, brad pitt for instance.
Title: Re: Which condition was better on FLEX WHEELER - '92 USA or '93 ARNOLD CLASSIC?
Post by: pobrecito on September 04, 2006, 05:38:29 PM
(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=74007.0;attach=81161;image)
(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=91658.0;attach=99905;image)
(http://www.testmester.net/images/kepek/nagyok/3046.jpg)
get real? I think not. Just because shawn was shorter than some does not mean he was any less than amazing from most angles...

Sorry, that just doesn't impress me. If you think Shawn is that great, watch the 96 BFTO, you will see Ronnie is better than Ray even in 96. Oh and also, after watching Olympia 98, 99, and BFTO 96, Ronnie was MORE ripped, and better conditioned 7 days out in 96. THe difference in conditioning on the stage between 96 and 99 was that Ronnie didnt know how to come into a show back then, that's where Chad helped him out.
Title: Re: Which condition was better on FLEX WHEELER - '92 USA or '93 ARNOLD CLASSIC?
Post by: Hulkster on September 04, 2006, 05:59:34 PM
Sorry, that just doesn't impress me. If you think Shawn is that great, watch the 96 BFTO, you will see Ronnie is better than Ray even in 96. Oh and also, after watching Olympia 98, 99, and BFTO 96, Ronnie was MORE ripped, and better conditioned 7 days out in 96. THe difference in conditioning on the stage between 96 and 99 was that Ronnie didnt know how to come into a show back then, that's where Chad helped him out.

I didn't necessarily say that Shawn was better than Ronnie, since we all know Ronnie 99 was probably better than anyone (even Flex 93 by virtue of the wide and thicker back) but I think those shots show that Shawn 94 or 96 had a level of quality that has ONLY been seen on Ronnie and Flex. No one else. No one else had the muscular shape.  Not dorian. Not Jay. Not anyone. Haney came close, but lacked the freaky detail of Ronnie, Flex and Shawn.

(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=74007.0;attach=81161;image)
(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=92345.0;attach=100439;image)
(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=75219.0;attach=82367;image)
they are of comparable quality.
Title: Re: Which condition was better on FLEX WHEELER - '92 USA or '93 ARNOLD CLASSIC?
Post by: Royalty on September 04, 2006, 06:12:19 PM
Flex himself says that 1993 ASC package was not his best showing.

He says the 1996 NOC or the 1998 ASC were his best conditions.


1998 ASC
(http://www.fitnesspont.hu/mass-shop/picture_gallery/Arnold_Classic/1998/Arnold_Classic_1998_006.jpg)
Title: Re: Which condition was better on FLEX WHEELER - '92 USA or '93 ARNOLD CLASSIC?
Post by: Hulkster on September 04, 2006, 06:22:54 PM
Flex himself says that 1993 ASC package was not his best showing.

He says the 1996 NOC or the 1998 ASC were his best conditions.


1998 ASC
(http://www.fitnesspont.hu/mass-shop/picture_gallery/Arnold_Classic/1998/Arnold_Classic_1998_006.jpg)

true. right before the 99 olympia he gave an interview to Flex magazine talking about how his 98 AC shape was his best ever and if he can regain that shape he will beat Ronnie.

Problem is, as we all know, 98 and beyond were suspicious years for Flex in terms of oil/synthol.

That is probably why 93 is regarded over 98 as his best shape ever: no oil.
Title: Re: Which condition was better on FLEX WHEELER - '92 USA or '93 ARNOLD CLASSIC?
Post by: Slick Vic on September 04, 2006, 06:50:50 PM
True, true. But I think if Arnold put out the DVD's of the Arnold Classic someone  might say he is promoting drug use too much. One contest is enough. But to have thousands of copies of Multiple Arnold Classics featured huge steriodal men, that might be too much for his conservative agenda. That is my guess, maybe I'm grasping at straws.

I emailed his website (his PR people) a year ago about when or if he was going to release his Arnold Classic contests on DVD, no answer yet.

That's cool that you at least took action to try and find out.
Title: Re: Which condition was better on FLEX WHEELER - '92 USA or '93 ARNOLD CLASSIC?
Post by: Slick Vic on September 04, 2006, 06:57:39 PM
I love reading about flex or looking at pics. definatly one of my fav's of all time. He should have his own columb in MD, he does alot for the mag but it'd be cool to read about questions sent to him and his answers.

Me too. I love Flex Wheeler! Anyway.... you must never had read Muscular Development back in the day because for some time Flex indeed have his own column [Q&A style] which turned into ReFLEXtions [his personal stories] which turned into.... POOF.... nothing.  :'(

I wish they'd give Flex his column again.
Title: Re: Which condition was better on FLEX WHEELER - '92 USA or '93 ARNOLD CLASSIC?
Post by: willie mosconi on September 04, 2006, 08:09:18 PM
Flex himself says that 1993 ASC package was not his best showing.

He says the 1996 NOC or the 1998 ASC were his best conditions.


1998 ASC
(http://www.fitnesspont.hu/mass-shop/picture_gallery/Arnold_Classic/1998/Arnold_Classic_1998_006.jpg)

yeah 96 noc was his best show IMO
Title: Re: Which condition was better on FLEX WHEELER - '92 USA or '93 ARNOLD CLASSIC?
Post by: Hulkster on September 05, 2006, 01:58:58 PM
yeah 96 noc was his best show IMO

only problem with his 96 NOC shape is that he was soft in the glutes and hams (unlike 93 AC).

but he was ripped from the front.
Title: Re: Which condition was better on FLEX WHEELER - '92 USA or '93 ARNOLD CLASSIC?
Post by: Slick Vic on September 05, 2006, 02:41:35 PM
Hulkster, as much as you love Ronnie Coleman have you actually met him?
Title: Re: Which condition was better on FLEX WHEELER - '92 USA or '93 ARNOLD CLASSIC?
Post by: willie mosconi on September 05, 2006, 02:49:51 PM
only problem with his 96 NOC shape is that he was soft in the glutes and hams (unlike 93 AC).

but he was ripped from the front.

I think Ronnie and Flex may have been the two best bbers ever to appear on the same stage at the 96 NOC. Both were unreal
Title: Re: Which condition was better on FLEX WHEELER - '92 USA or '93 ARNOLD CLASSIC?
Post by: Hulkster on September 05, 2006, 02:58:08 PM
Hulkster, as much as you love Ronnie Coleman have you actually met him?

no, not yet. He was supposed to come to toronto last year but it was cancelled.

Title: Re: Which condition was better on FLEX WHEELER - '92 USA or '93 ARNOLD CLASSIC?
Post by: Slick Vic on September 05, 2006, 03:09:02 PM
no, not yet. He was supposed to come to toronto last year but it was cancelled.



I can only imagine your reaction when you do.   :D
Title: Re: Which condition was better on FLEX WHEELER - '92 USA or '93 ARNOLD CLASSIC?
Post by: bbinsider on September 05, 2006, 06:37:15 PM
Can somebody post the 3/4 back shot of Flex at the 93 arnold?
Title: Re: Which condition was better on FLEX WHEELER - '92 USA or '93 ARNOLD CLASSIC?
Post by: Hulkster on September 05, 2006, 06:52:13 PM
(http://body.builder.hu/imagebank/pictures/1000136363.jpg)
(http://body.builder.hu/imagebank/pictures/1000134561.jpg)

no one has ever had a more detailed upper back than Flex did in 1993 :o
Title: Re: Which condition was better on FLEX WHEELER - '92 USA or '93 ARNOLD CLASSIC?
Post by: Palpatine Q on September 05, 2006, 06:56:20 PM
no, not yet. He was supposed to come to toronto last year but it was cancelled.



I met him not 10 minutes after he won his first 'O' in NY. I shook his hand(HUGE HANDS) and said "congrats, you looked amazing but I thought they were gonna give it to Flex" and he kept pointing at the protein bar I was eating and saying " Loo motu con feetul ik meeby pootery?"
Title: Re: Which condition was better on FLEX WHEELER - '92 USA or '93 ARNOLD CLASSIC?
Post by: Slick Vic on September 05, 2006, 07:08:14 PM
no one has ever had a more detailed upper back than Flex did in 1993 :o

Exactly! Thanks for recognizing that, Hulkster.  ;D
Anyway, I've met Ronnie several times and let me tell you.... he is a great, down-to-earth kinda guy. If and when you do meet him, you won't be disappointed.
Title: Re: Which condition was better on FLEX WHEELER - '92 USA or '93 ARNOLD CLASSIC?
Post by: Parker on September 06, 2006, 05:21:46 PM
(http://body.builder.hu/imagebank/pictures/1000134561.jpg)

This pic will probably go down in history as   Flex's signature pic, like the one of Sergio in his fedora and tight shirt (the pool shot), and Arnold's twisting double bi pic.   
Title: Re: Which condition was better on FLEX WHEELER - '92 USA or '93 ARNOLD CLASSIC?
Post by: Slick Vic on September 06, 2006, 05:31:02 PM
This pic will probably go down in history as   Flex's signature pic

I'm with you there.
Title: Re: Which condition was better on FLEX WHEELER - '92 USA or '93 ARNOLD CLASSIC?
Post by: Hulkster on September 06, 2006, 05:47:18 PM
This pic will probably go down in history as   Flex's signature pic, like the one of Sergio in his fedora and tight shirt (the pool shot), and Arnold's twisting double bi pic.   

and don't forget this shot:

(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=52478.0;attach=57982;image)
 8)
Title: Re: Which condition was better on FLEX WHEELER - '92 USA or '93 ARNOLD CLASSIC?
Post by: Hulkster on September 06, 2006, 05:52:42 PM
in all seriousness, this is probably the greatest Ronnie shot ever taken:

(http://body.builder.hu/imagebank/pictures/974182578.jpg)

either that or this one:

(http://www.ronniecoleman.net/bwcoleman0edecbab.jpg)
Title: Re: Which condition was better on FLEX WHEELER - '92 USA or '93 ARNOLD CLASSIC?
Post by: Parker on September 06, 2006, 05:57:22 PM
in all seriousness, this is probably the greatest Ronnie shot ever taken:

(http://body.builder.hu/imagebank/pictures/974182578.jpg)

either that or this one:

(http://www.ronniecoleman.net/bwcoleman0edecbab.jpg)

Nope, it is the Black and White full body shots, that he took back in 1998, he clearly had the best definition, and symetry at that time. His quads were damn seperated then.
Title: Re: Which condition was better on FLEX WHEELER - '92 USA or '93 ARNOLD CLASSIC?
Post by: Parker on September 06, 2006, 05:59:33 PM
I'm with you there.

Nobody can do that pose justice, not even Federov, Flex owns that pose, as well as the "hands and hips" most muscular.
Title: Re: Which condition was better on FLEX WHEELER - '92 USA or '93 ARNOLD CLASSIC?
Post by: Hulkster on September 06, 2006, 06:10:25 PM
Nope, it is the Black and White full body shots, that he took back in 1998, he clearly had the best definition, and symetry at that time. His quads were damn seperated then.

(http://digilander.libero.it/mikementzer/Coleman18.jpg)
(http://digilander.libero.it/mrolympia2/rc102.jpg)
these ones?
Title: Re: Which condition was better on FLEX WHEELER - '92 USA or '93 ARNOLD CLASSIC?
Post by: Slick Vic on September 06, 2006, 06:33:53 PM
Whoa, whoa, whoa.... hold up! This is gettin' to be a Ronnie thread!  :P
Title: Re: Which condition was better on FLEX WHEELER - '92 USA or '93 ARNOLD CLASSIC?
Post by: pobrecito on September 06, 2006, 06:34:48 PM
Those are actually from 97.

I think Ronnie may have actually been better from the back in 98 than 99, but the front was way way better in 99....much better taper, much better quad separation, bigger biceps.
Title: Re: Which condition was better on FLEX WHEELER - '92 USA or '93 ARNOLD CLASSIC?
Post by: Hulkster on September 06, 2006, 06:40:11 PM
Those are actually from 97.

I think Ronnie may have actually been better from the back in 98 than 99, but the front was way way better in 99....much better taper, much better quad separation, bigger biceps.

Ronnie at the pre-judging in the 99 tape looked incredible - upper back detail and all.

I think one of two things happened:

1. Ronnie softened a bit for the night show in 99

or

2. the lighting and posing oil (Ronnie was definately too dry during his night show routine) may have highlighted the definition better.

hard to say which one.

Title: Re: Which condition was better on FLEX WHEELER - '92 USA or '93 ARNOLD CLASSIC?
Post by: pobrecito on September 06, 2006, 06:42:35 PM
he definitely looked better in the pre-judging. I still think he was sharper from the back in 98, but way better from the front in 99
Title: Re: Which condition was better on FLEX WHEELER - '92 USA or '93 ARNOLD CLASSIC?
Post by: njflex on September 06, 2006, 07:27:05 PM
Proof bigger is not alway's better,coleman could have cruised all the way with his earlier physique and still won,and would have cemented his legacy without much debate with his softer but bigger physique,unlike yate's he suffered no injuries until recently and now show's the wear and tear that cost yate's the best ever title.
Title: Re: Which condition was better on FLEX WHEELER - '92 USA or '93 ARNOLD CLASSIC?
Post by: Ex Coelis on September 06, 2006, 07:35:19 PM
I don;t have any pictures, but if you watch the 94 Olympia tape you see Ronnie in the background briefly and his waist looked unreal. With his billowing lats and wide shoulders, it looked like it was barely there. Nuts.

Even at his worst (regardless of when you consider that to be), Ronnie has always had a fantastic taper.

Title: Re: Which condition was better on FLEX WHEELER - '92 USA or '93 ARNOLD CLASSIC?
Post by: Ex Coelis on September 06, 2006, 07:40:55 PM
Nobody can do that pose justice, not even Federov, Flex owns that pose, as well as the "hands and hips" most muscular.

(http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/drobson69_new5big.jpg)
Title: Re: Which condition was better on FLEX WHEELER - '92 USA or '93 ARNOLD CLASSIC?
Post by: willie mosconi on September 06, 2006, 08:16:21 PM
how many times has hulkster posted the same pics of ronnie? 100? 1000?
Title: Re: Which condition was better on FLEX WHEELER - '92 USA or '93 ARNOLD CLASSIC?
Post by: the shadow on September 07, 2006, 01:45:07 AM
this is by far the best shot ever taken of a pro in his street clothes...holy hell this pic always freaks me out.colemans arms look like 30 inches
Title: Re: Which condition was better on FLEX WHEELER - '92 USA or '93 ARNOLD CLASSIC?
Post by: Parker on September 07, 2006, 04:33:33 AM
(http://digilander.libero.it/mikementzer/Coleman18.jpg)
(http://digilander.libero.it/mrolympia2/rc102.jpg)
these ones?

Those are good, but it is the one's that Flex mag usually runs. There are several of them. There is white studio background. One is hands on hips, another is double bi, another is a most muscular.
Title: Re: Which condition was better on FLEX WHEELER - '92 USA or '93 ARNOLD CLASSIC?
Post by: TDK on September 07, 2006, 05:02:13 AM
I think you mean the B&W shots of Ronnie used in the IFBB ads in Flex.
Title: Re: Which condition was better on FLEX WHEELER - '92 USA or '93 ARNOLD CLASSIC?
Post by: DEFCON on September 07, 2006, 07:17:04 AM
If there is one guy anyone here could look like, it would be this more often than not. Could you imagine the pussy you could pull looking like this :o

(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=92345.0;attach=100439;image)
you must be pretty ugly
Title: Re: Which condition was better on FLEX WHEELER - '92 USA or '93 ARNOLD CLASSIC?
Post by: Hulkster on September 07, 2006, 02:02:38 PM
Those are good, but it is the one's that Flex mag usually runs. There are several of them. There is white studio background. One is hands on hips, another is double bi, another is a most muscular.

are these pics on the web?

the only ones I know of are these:

(http://www.schwarzenegger.it/mro/coleman/rc230.jpg)
(http://www.schwarzenegger.it/mro/coleman/rc229.jpg)
(http://www.ronniecoleman.net/bwcole09ggiu.jpg)
but I don't think this is what you are talking about.

I haven't purchased a Flex in awhile, I usually buy MD.
Title: Re: Which condition was better on FLEX WHEELER - '92 USA or '93 ARNOLD CLASSIC?
Post by: Parker on September 07, 2006, 04:31:38 PM
are these pics on the web?

the only ones I know of are these:


(http://www.schwarzenegger.it/mro/coleman/rc229.jpg)

but I don't think this is what you are talking about.

I haven't purchased a Flex in awhile, I usually buy MD.

This one,  is one of the pics. Shows Ronnie at his best. Like the twisting back shot, shows Flex Wheeler at his best
Title: Re: Which condition was better on FLEX WHEELER - '92 USA or '93 ARNOLD CLASSIC?
Post by: KevinP85 on September 07, 2006, 11:03:51 PM
Flex 93 AC was unreal.

I have said it before, and I'll say it again:

Flex 93

Ray 94 or 96

Ronnie 99

are the three best phyisques in history and are all virtually unbeatable, but all have flaws  (flex, ray - lat width and back thickness, Ronnie -abs and calves).

No one is perfect, but these three are unbeatable onstage even WITH their flaws...

You are forgetting Kevin Levrone aswell!  ;)