Couple old school videos I thought were cool

[red5150]

I am not one to lament on old school physiques but while perusing through YouTube I thought these videos were cool for a couple reasons. The 83 line-up has probably 2 guys that were for sure thought to get pro-cards (Rory Leidelmeyer Matt Mendenhall) and Mendenhall was expected to dominate the pro ranks for many years, Bob Paris perhaps known for the best symmetry of all time along with being first openly gay BB, and Gaspari and Christian 2 years later cracking top 5 @ Mr. O in video below.

NPC NATIONALS HEAVYWEIGHT 1983
1983 NPC National Heavyweight Champions - YouTube


1985 MR OLYMPIA
mr olympia 1985 top six comparison and posedown - YouTube

 

[Ashop]

Brought back some memories. I love this older footage. I was just starting to get into bodybuilding/weight training around that era.

 

[SkyNett]

Bob Paris had such a classic physique. Rory looked great too.

Man, it's crazy seeing that 85 Olympia footage - how much different from the physiques of today. Seeing that for the first time in years, they all look so much smaller than today's top O guys....

 

[hotnuts]

Mike Christiansen made himself look like a little bitch. What a poor sport....regardless if you think he should have placed higher you don't act like that.

 

[dantes]

I have a ton of respect for todays bodybuilders but i strive for more of an old school physique like the ones shown in the video.

The physiques back then look so proportional and much more attainable.

 

[cac3071]

wow they looked great. So much better than today.

 

[smarino]

Good memories I also started around the same time ...