Bodybuilding is dead

[mvmaxx]

I went to the first SF Pro invtational two years ago, and was appaled by the size of Ronnie, and how inferior BB placed ahead of smaller better proporationed individuals.

the thing that really turned me off was how some of them look off cycle.

I saw dellit , cormier, and i think Priest and they looked like absolute crap and abnormal in everyway.

the old school BB'drs at least looked decent while not competing....

Didn't Priest when that one though? I was at that show.

 

[RADAR]

Gee! I hope i don't start attracting gays!!!!!!!
Now i'm afraid to bend & tie my shoes!

RADAR

 

[slobberknocker]

I doubt competitive bodybuilding is dead to the people who are busting their ass competing.

 

[Mandinka2]

I blame it on slin use which started around 10 years ago.....

Yes slin use wrecked it for sure (but it started back in the 80s)

 

[Anakin]

The article is harsh but true. If the thing about prostitution is true, that is fucking SICK.

I wonder what competitive bodybuilders think when they read something like this...

And, I would rather have Frank Zane's (or Mentzer's) body rather than anyone else who showed up in the 80s and after.

 

[OMEGA]

Didn't Priest when that one though? I was at that show.

nope that was not the first one.

the first one was won by Levrone over Ronnie

 

[colt1911]

Like many things that evolve over time, bodybuilding isnt any different. For better or worse it is evolving. Do you think that if guys back in the 60's or 70's or even 80's could have been 50-75 lbs heavier in competition form they wouldn't? You would have a hard time convincing me that Arnold or Sergio would not want to be much more massive than they were. I do think that they were concerned more about their rib cage and stomaches being smaller so maybe they would not do some of the things that contribute to that but they would no doubt use science to further their muscle gains. Imagine what Arnold would have looked like at 285 competition weight at 3% with a small stomache. Someday there will be a guy like him with a flat stomache and the trend will change to a more refined asthetic build as apposed to the muscles in places they shouldn't be and bloated stomache look. I am not worried it will evolve into something in between modern and old style. Then there will be a new wave of looks. Just my 2cents.

 

[doublebicep]

I think the place to start is with the judging. Symmetry and proportions have to be given higher priority.

Basically, we would need to re-invent the sport at the pro level. This could start by standardizing judging critireon. Bigger would no longer be better.

Proportion and symmetry should rank higher. A vacuum pose should be mandatory. No more distended guts on those judged to be the best

How to make this happen? I have no easy solution. Pandora's box has been opened and the apple has been eaten. Also it seems that pro bodybuilding is not controlled by the atheletes but rather by the promoters.

Meanwhile, for the rest of us, bodybuilding for a healthier, stronger and a better looking body is what will keep it alive.

 

[wellbilt]

whats up bros im a newbie but i had to rely to this.i dont think bobybuilding as a sport is dead but it took a "huge" turn i think these bodybuilders look to unnatural and abnormal it would be great to see some new pros that look more like arnold ,zane columbu ,and ferigno .i still love going to the gym and busting my ass for myself and im always trying to get bigger and better but not unrealistic looking.im sure most of the people on this board train for the love of it just my thoughts

 

[majutsu]

This is quite a thread! Nice posts. I think Colt911 has good points though. Another genetic freak ala Arnold will come along, and this mass-for-mass-sake will die like other short fads. I think some competitor of the future will revive bodybuilding, sort of like Arnold + 40 lbs and it will blow everyone away, and they will follow in his wake. Organized sports often have little dark ages in between the original stars. Ronnie will always be remembered for the 2k freak show . . .