Most Aesthetic Bodybuilder

[USMuscle9403]

Remember this guy? He was so underrated. Ahmad Haidar.

 

[Rogue]

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Yes, Charles Clairmont, and completely off my radar.
Wow.

What do you know about him and when and where
did he compete? I know next to nothing about him.

He was on the circuit 93-95 ,
If I remember, he placed 7th ant the Olympia in 93 and went on to win the
Grand Prix contests, Including the British.
He tested the waters again in 97 .
Charley's greatest moment was winning the British GP in his own country, he had a point to make ( As per him)
He's very calm and soft spoken, clear headed and determined.He now works as a trainer.
When I was doing my thing over in the UK with Paul Borressen, I sat with Charley a few times... a group of us went to watch a movie once

 

[alfresco]

Francis Benfatto without a doubt!

If you are interested, I am listening to good, recent podcast interview (I don't 'do'
youtube'), part 1 of 2, with him here. He is in the process of writing his autobiography.

Episode – Body Building Legends

www.bodybuildinglegendsshow.com

 

[musclefreak47]

 

[alfresco]

I have definitely read that Viator trained harder and heavier than most pros at the time. Did you see any big lifts from him? I've also heard a few people say that Ray Mentzer was one of the strongest bodybuilders of that time, which was surprising to me. How much was Arnold squatting on that day and for how many reps? Was he using the wooden board under his heels?

Yes, Viator was very strong. Never saw him training with free weights so it is tough to
compare machine weights with free weights due to the design of the machines (variable
resistance or leverage). When I get a chance, if I can find the scans of him, I will post
them; one with me (emaciated after returning from working in East Africa) and Casey,
another of him working out on a duo squat machine (one-of-a-king experimental,
capable of launching you out of the machine, so very dangerous) and another elevated
rear view I took of him from the balcony of the motion picture studio of him on a force
plate.

Ray was not in FL when I was there, nor was Mike. (Arthur told me he fired Mike, too lazy
and a 'whack' job.) From what I have read, Ray was extremely strong too, perhaps as
strong or stronger then Viator, and huge and a bit 'fat' at the time, not contest ready.

Problem is, most bodybuilders, upon returning home, reverted back to their previous
training style after getting extremely good results with Jones. Perhaps it is was because
they were not capable or willing to train has hard as they did under Jones, which was
like training with a gun to your head. I also remember a foto of Ray getting his arm
measured, it was like 21+" (not fake, no oil).

Yes, Arnold squatted, heels on a 2 x 4, 10 - 20 reps, which totally changes the feel of
squats. Don't remember the poundage, but nothing like the some of the bodybuilders
are using today. Arnold was not a particularly good squatter which was, perhaps, why
we was a bit light in the legs. Also, not the greatest form like Platz. He was training
with Ken Waller, not 100% sure. A lot of bridge under the water since then.

Back to aesthetics.

 

[dj]

Zane, Mentzer, Arnold

 

[psychor]

Damnit, how did I forget?

Momo

One thing I've noticed about Middle Eastern bodybuilders is they turn out some really symmetrical dudes.

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Yes very true! And they have great midsections and symmetrical abs also!
Thanks for your input Bro!

 

[psychor]

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WOW! Just simply WOW!

 

[Alzadosghost]

 

[musclefreak47]

WOW! Just simply WOW!

yeah I know bro,this is just insane...nobody today in classic looks like this

 

[Alzadosghost]

Aesthetics are a point of view. Always a fan of Strydom

 

[madg]

Danny ... the reason i started training is this photo i seen when i was 16 yo

 

[USMuscle9403]

Danny ... the reason i started training is this photo i seen when i was 16 yo

One of my favorite pictures of a bodybuilder, period. Danny was the man. Him and Columbu were great inspiration for short guys!

 

[Bio]

Brian Buchanan

 

[psychor]

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Look at that tiny waist! It’s so small it looks like I could grab it with one hand!Lol
Thanks for your input Bro

 

[lestatgear]

lot of great names on this list. For me top 4 would have to be:

1. Paris
2. Benfatto
3. Nubret

 

[alfresco]

There is a great interview with him out there on the either-net somewhere.
Very fuuny guy. Great impersonations. Seek and ye shall find. Worth the
effort IMO. Good training and diet info. He redefined the meaning of the
word gifted.

Danny below.

 

[massmonster32]

Andreas Munzer past.
Reagan Grimes.Present. He will go places if he can add some more size over time. MM

 

[lookslikesausage]

There is a great interview with him out there on the either-net somewhere.
Very fuuny guy. Great impersonations. Seek and ye shall find. Worth the
effort IMO. Good training and diet info. He redefined the meaning of the
word gifted.

Danny below.

i remember from an interview that he would only train about half the year. if i recall, he was into bowling and when competitions ended he'd stay out of the gym completely for a few months. I know this was not unheard of for a lot of the 70's guys. Also if i recall, he didn't go with a very high protein diet.

 

[Alzadosghost]

There is a great interview with him out there on the either-net somewhere.
Very fuuny guy. Great impersonations. Seek and ye shall find. Worth the
effort IMO. Good training and diet info. He redefined the meaning of the
word gifted.

Danny below.

That pic of Danny is a lot more impressive than the other one posted of him imo. Beef