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to be aesthetic like Serge Nubret or to be a monster like ronn and the big guys?


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Old 04-25-2004, 11:12 AM   #1
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to be aesthetic like Serge Nubret or to be a monster like ronn and the big guys?

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to be aesthetic like Serge Nubret or to be a monster like ronn and the big guys? I know people have various opinions and goals when it comes to bb. Personally I admire the physique of Serge Nubret, and the likes of larry scott, frank zane, and arnold because these guys have are well balanced when it comes to bodypart development. I believe in setting goals in order to be able to achieve our desired phyisique the way we dreamed it would be, and I would like opinions whether You want to be massive like the big guys, or refined like a diamond??? Don't get me wrong, the big guys now are well defined, its just that I would prefer to look like those guys back then...



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Old 04-25-2004, 11:15 AM   #2
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Serge Nubret.
I donīt think that women find ronn very attractive.



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as I have said before I prefer the physique of Lee Labrada.

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Old 04-25-2004, 11:19 AM   #4
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Definitely aesthetic, regardless of what anyone says, I still think most professional bodybuilders today look ridiculous.



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Old 04-25-2004, 11:23 AM   #5
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I have to agree with you derekisdman, bodybuilding is supposed to be aesthetic and it is really not today.



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...bodybuilding is supposed to be aesthetic...
why is it "supposed to be aesthetic"?



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Old 04-25-2004, 11:26 AM   #7
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why is it "supposed to be aesthetic"?
IMO because it needs to show how "beautiful" the human body can be.



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I really donīt know that the judges are looking for in competitions like Mr.O



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I am not disagreeing, that is why I prefer physiques like Lee Labrada and even Shawn Ray, but today's bodybuilding seems to be more about ultimate freaky size, and that also seems to be what the judges are rewarding.



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Old 04-25-2004, 11:28 AM   #10
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any would be fine... just a personal preference on anyones part... =)



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Definitely aesthetic, regardless of what anyone says, I still think most professional bodybuilders today look ridiculous.
I agree. I myself preffer the look of Frank Zane, or hey, even LLCoolJ even though he's not really massive. Frank Zane was always my ideal since Im a little guy. Yes, aesthetics first and foremost, but if I can get super round muscles to go with it, so much the better.

And I agree that most women dont find Ron - or guys like him - very attractive. When he was creeping around here in Dallas I saw him a handfull of times and most women just stared and shook their heads, but not with admiration.



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That is why I prefer the one on the right.



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as I have said before I prefer the physique of Lee Labrada.

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ditto...I think guys like Lee Labrada and Bob Paris have the ultimate physiques...



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as I have said before I prefer the physique of Lee Labrada.
no doubt about it.
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Old 04-25-2004, 01:22 PM   #15
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I like Lee Preists physique.

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I agree. I myself preffer the look of Frank Zane, or hey, even LLCoolJ even though he's not really massive. Frank Zane was always my ideal since Im a little guy. Yes, aesthetics first and foremost, but if I can get super round muscles to go with it, so much the better.
Yeah, I like how LLcoolj looks as well, I wouldn't want to be any more massive than that, then again i got a while to till I even approach his physique.
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Yeah, I think on a little guy like me, a physique like LLCoolJ's is more natural looking and it fits my frame better . Lets face it, Im not a heavyweight, and too much weight slows me down. Im an inch taller than Rey Mysterio of WWE, but muscles like that would make me look like a roid freak too. Im not gonna deny it, but being a man, yeah, I would love to be huge. But at some point you have to ask if its practical, and for me, its not practical when you want optimum performance on the mats.



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I am with most of you here - I prefer aesthetics and fluidity over abnormally large mass. I think that folks like Ronnie and others that have those huge bulging legs that make it seem they would rub their inner legs raw just walking down the street are too uncomfortable looking. Zane & Labrada et-al are closer to the standard I would like to see recapture the attention of the judges. Perhaps its time to start two different areas of bb competition - 1) Mass Competition and 2) Strength and Form Competition.

I'd bet that on a standardized strength-to-weight ratio test the likes of Labrada and Zane would clean house over many of the bigger guys.
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he was awesome, don't think he ever will be again, unfortunately.



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WAS if not the greatest, unequivocally on the list of top 3 best bodybuilders of all time.....

but it has to be said that had he gone that extra step he would have won atleast 2 or 3 olympias, but where he lacked discipline and dedication he made up in genetics.



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I just meant he never will be because of his health problems, I think it's safe to say his pro bodybuilding career is over.



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I've seen amazing girls with guys like Ron, Lee, and Craig.
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That is why I prefer the one on the right.

Shiat am I the ONLY one that thinks ronnies physique looks much better!! Cmon, he is complete, there are no weaknesses on the body, while Arnold is not the same way. He has a great chest, Bis, and delts no doubt. But Ronnie does to, plus his back and legs are far superior. Give the big man some love, I'd rather have Ronnie freakish mass any day of the week!! ha ha peace



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the one thing that is much more pleasing to the eye of the 70's bodybuilders is their waistlines!

you cannot tell so much in that pic, but Ronnie has a HUGE gut, Arnold did not, it was tiny, especially in his side shots.



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