Judging changes to prevent deaths..

[USMuscle9403]

I agree that while all this is tragic, I totally disagree with changing any rulings. it's not like the athletes are forced to make awful decisions, they're perfectly capable of saying 'no' when things don't sound right. will it mean you might not win your trophy? sure, who says you should have, anyway? if you can't win a show without practically dying in the process, maybe you should pick up another hobby or simply realize you don't have the genetics nor the work ethic or drive to get it done without taking absolute extreme measures, especially involving shit like diuretics. guys have come in just as peeled before without almost dying. nothing changed, just our attitude towards extremes did. when things go fucky, you don't lower the bar, which you're obviously doing with things said above, if they are to go into effect. stupid attitude to have, sets a bad precedent and the truly gifted no longer shine so bright

 

[alfresco]

Bodybuilding is an EXTREME sport and athletes are always going to do the EXTREME no matter what the judging criteria says.

Yes, I agree.

Making height divisions would solve a multitude of problems plus it just plain makes sense.

Can’t ‘cheat’ on that one.

 

[Tomgrass]

Truth is : if you have to feel like death during prep you really fucked up off season. Dont put so many burrgers with fries cause it is offseason... seen so many guys who should have no business compete in 16 weeks cause they are so fat. Add shit ton of diuretics to it and voila. Houston we have a problem...