What BB'er do you admire the most?

[aqrojase]

Markus Rhul....the guy is a freak and just seems like the niceest guy in bodybuilding.

 

[Big Pizzaoli]

I'd have to say Lee Haney, best symmetry and size for a tall bodybuilder, for the shorter guys i would have to go with Lee Labrada, and of course Franco Columbo.
To me their physiques represents the best of bodybuilding.
Though I do not hate on the newer mass plus sized bodybuilders of today, I like Kai Green and cedric McMillan best out of these.

 

[BA69]

I've hung out with Toney Freeman, and I must say, his body is the one I would like to have. He has a small waist, tall guy, very impressive. I don't look at Lee Priest or Markus Ruhl and think, I'd really like to look like them...

As for Frank Zane, I might get flamed here, but I just don't see it. I know he looks good, but you are talking about a 175 lbs guy (correct me if I'm wrong) Some of us might look at him as fairly small these days. And that kind of small waist has to genetic. It would be impossible for me to achieve. Does anyone know the measurement?

 

[jasper69]

dorian yates

 

[nobel252]

Paul Demayo
Andreas Muntzer
Kevin Levrone

 

[illuminated33]

I like the ones who have many clips/videos on youtube:
-Dorian Yates
-Kevin Levrone
-Ronnie Coleman
-Jay Cutler

and many more!

 

[FIRE0808]

Shawn Ray, Phil Heath and David Henry for me.

 

[LIFTW8S]

Evan Centopani, and Erik "the house" Fankhouser

 

[KingWill]

Ed Corney. Best poser I have ever seen and was still kicking ass in his 60s.

 

[61dg]

...

 

[QuietStorm]

legs = platt
overall = zane
arms = the oak

female = bev francis

im not a fan of the new bodybuilder standards... i think there is such a thing as too big. sorry.

 

[intensed]

Nasser

Many forget but he was one of the first few mass monsters in the sport walking around near or over 300lbs lean

Nasser El Sonbaty

Close second was Big Greg Kovacs

 

[AnabolicAnimal667]

Lee Priest...same measurments as guys who were much taller than him, he looked awesome. Plus he is very entertaining as well...

 

[buffquads]

Danny Padilla "The Giant Killer" Still in great shape and is up every morning in the Gym by 5 training clients

Sergio ....Just one Big Dude

 

[ojs]

Maybe I'm too old to appreciate the newer guys. But no matter what I see, I haven't changed my mind in years. These guys are my all time favorites in this order.

1. Serge Nubret
2. Kevin Levrone
3. Shawn Ray

 

[new guy]

arnold, deff the god father.
dorian yates
ronnie colmen
and alot of respect for jay cutler. the guys is so regimented.

 

[paloboi]

John Cena lol he carries him self very well considering all the scrutiny his is under for the drug use a lot of time. His build is fairly underated . If you ever get the chance to hear the man talk about training you can tell he takes it very serious. Not many famous muscular people carry themselves as well as he dose in the public eye. There are many youth in basments training right as we speak because of that man. The three people who have brought the most people to want to bodybuild like it are not are arnold, hulk hogan and him

 

[paloboi]

John Cena lol he carries him self very well considering all the scrutiny his is under for the drug use a lot of time. His build is fairly underated . If you ever get the chance to hear the man talk about training you can tell he takes it very serious. Not many famous muscular people carry themselves as well as he dose in the public eye. There are many youth in basments training right as we speak because of that man. The three people who have brought the most people to want to bodybuild like it are not are arnold, hulk hogan and him mabey stallone being 4th. Even tho hes a monster his physque is still more what most people want to achieve rather then the modern branch warren and jay cutler look

 

[Stewie]

Old School BB

My favorite Bodybuilder is Bronston Austin, thats more so because I know him, he won several titles back in the late 70's and 80's.
Mr. Universe, got super ripped for the era

Was featured in several of the early BB magazines, very humble man and Good friend.

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The Truth about Bodybuilding - Old School Bodybuilding and Old Time Bodybuilding Remembered
He was Good friends with Jack Lalanne,he really admired Jack.

 

[thumper08]

Sergio, Franco, Mike Mentzer, Lee Labrada...don't favor the mass monster personally.