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Worlds Most perfectly Developed Man
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Hahahahaa. Too funny, "new muscles in days!" Wow!
My vote goes to Serge Nubret
http://www.briansdriveintheater.com/hercules/sergenubret10.jpg
My vote goes to Serge Nubret
http://www.briansdriveintheater.com/hercules/sergenubret10.jpg
c3bodybuilding
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Isn't Charles Atlas dead?!
Wow, that ad doesn't make him sound really full of himself now does it....
JohnnyMolson
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I remember seeing those ads in old comic books.
You guys sound like a bunch of jealous little girls.
As someone mentioned, those were pictures from the first half of the 20th century. That guy had one of the best bodies back in those days.
Show respect for the pioneers of bodybuilding and weight training.
As someone mentioned, those were pictures from the first half of the 20th century. That guy had one of the best bodies back in those days.
Show respect for the pioneers of bodybuilding and weight training.
2Thick said:
Even you have to admit his advertising campaign could have come across a little better than that...
"I turned myself....into the World's Most Perfectly Developed Man" That comes off as a bit arrogant imo...(even if he does look good)
NYBodyguard
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2Thick said:
well from the ad and site it acts like hes talking about these days
2Thick said:
Even by todays standards he still looks better than 99% of the population...But I think it would have come off better with a simple change like "I turned myself from a 97 lb. weakling into this"
And then showed a picture of himself...Let the pic make the sale without the arrogant pitch line....
Though if I recall he made a fortune in this industry so his campaigning probably wasn't that bad, all in all...
c3bodybuilding
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Many people have said his ad campaign was one of the most brilliant of all time. For it to still be talked about today, he must have done something right. I don't see any of us coming up with anything better.
And as 2thick put, in his time Charles Atlas had an incredible build. He was one of the first to use bodybuilding to build an impressive looking body, not just strength.
Lately I see a lot of people talking smack on some old timers. Threads like this, and ones making fun of Arnold for not being in shape anymore, Frank Zane being thin in his prime, etc. Funny thing is, I see a lot of people post their pics, and I see them post up their cycles that are grams of this and that, and they look like fat tubs of lard, or thin with hardly any muscle. Who are these people to make fun of LEGENDS?!
And as 2thick put, in his time Charles Atlas had an incredible build. He was one of the first to use bodybuilding to build an impressive looking body, not just strength.
Lately I see a lot of people talking smack on some old timers. Threads like this, and ones making fun of Arnold for not being in shape anymore, Frank Zane being thin in his prime, etc. Funny thing is, I see a lot of people post their pics, and I see them post up their cycles that are grams of this and that, and they look like fat tubs of lard, or thin with hardly any muscle. Who are these people to make fun of LEGENDS?!
NYBodyguard
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C3bodybuilding said:
stop licking ass because a mod has 21K posts and get real.
Read what I said, and not everyone has to know who everyone is.
I saw the ad tonight in the tabloid looked up the site and thats the end.
c3bodybuilding
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stop licking ass because a mod has 21K posts and get real.
Read what I said, and not everyone has to know who everyone is.
I saw the ad tonight in the tabloid looked up the site and thats the end.>>>
Hey newbie I was making a point, and not licking ass, maybe thats a hobby of yours, but not mine. You make nothing but the same stupid threads that are nothing but a waste of bandwidth over and over again.
Read what I said, and not everyone has to know who everyone is.
I saw the ad tonight in the tabloid looked up the site and thats the end.>>>
Hey newbie I was making a point, and not licking ass, maybe thats a hobby of yours, but not mine. You make nothing but the same stupid threads that are nothing but a waste of bandwidth over and over again.
NYBodyguard
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C3bodybuilding said:
Newbie why because unlike you I was reading this forum for a few years and recently decided to join?
So I didnt have time to post 1700 post like you big boy old timer.
Get real you are not god and I didnt know who that is and get over it.
RADAR
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Yup! Charles atlas was the man in his day, I still have comics with his ads in them beating up the bully at the beach,remember this was before the deca of bodybuilding,there was no Arnold or Frank zane during that time frame, the only other strong man at that time was Jack Larane. Who now plugs the "juicer" on the shopping networks.
Shortly after that Joe Weider came upon the scene!!!! And changed bodybuilding as we know it!!!!!
RADAR
Shortly after that Joe Weider came upon the scene!!!! And changed bodybuilding as we know it!!!!!
RADAR
c3bodybuilding
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Shortly after that Joe Weider came upon the scene!!!! And changed bodybuilding as we know it!!!!!>>
I sometimes wonder if that was for the best or not..... LOL All jokes aside, Joe does deserve respect. He has done just as much for the sport as Arnold, but he did let the steroid abuse get out of hand. Didn't he drug test the Olympia one year? I think it was 89 or 90? I think that was the show where everyone showed up small, except Shawn Ray who failed the test.
I sometimes wonder if that was for the best or not..... LOL All jokes aside, Joe does deserve respect. He has done just as much for the sport as Arnold, but he did let the steroid abuse get out of hand. Didn't he drug test the Olympia one year? I think it was 89 or 90? I think that was the show where everyone showed up small, except Shawn Ray who failed the test.
NYBodyguard
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mlong23 said:
Tony Atlas
NYBodyguard said:
Tony Atlas
He's got a pretty nasty case of gyno there though...
NYBodyguard
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here is another of him
Damn, guys are taking shots at Charles Atlas. If you took the time to do alittle reading you would have realized that this was back in the early 20th century.
Yes, before steroids. Imagine that, building muscle without gear.
So by that days standards his physique was likely unmatched. People didn't weight train back then. There was no Golds Gym, no MuscleTech, no nothing. He was one of the founding fathers of modern bbing.
The funniest part about it is I bet he has a better build then some of the people on this thread taking shots at him.
You guys need to show alittle respect.
Yes, before steroids. Imagine that, building muscle without gear.
So by that days standards his physique was likely unmatched. People didn't weight train back then. There was no Golds Gym, no MuscleTech, no nothing. He was one of the founding fathers of modern bbing.
The funniest part about it is I bet he has a better build then some of the people on this thread taking shots at him.
You guys need to show alittle respect.
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bicepts101
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NYBodyguard said:here is another of him
he looks real good there.
that other one looks like him at an older age
bicepts101
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RADAR said:
Who me?
RADAR
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back in the day ,weights were crude, we had kettlebells a bowling ball type iron with a handle on top to lift, barbells were either sandbags or an iron bar with large cans of cement on each side.
Give the man props for his forsight in designing ways to perfect the human body, most exercises were resistance using bodyweight, pull ups,chin ups, push ups etc. partners would often ride piggyback for extra resistance,
And thats how the iron game got started!!!!
RADAR
Give the man props for his forsight in designing ways to perfect the human body, most exercises were resistance using bodyweight, pull ups,chin ups, push ups etc. partners would often ride piggyback for extra resistance,
And thats how the iron game got started!!!!
RADAR
bicepts101
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even though i didnt post that pic here is some good pics of Atlas peeps
http://www.sandowmuseum.com/atlas.html
http://www.sandowmuseum.com/atlas.html
bigdaddyhammer
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That shot of Atlas with the towel over his crotch is downright inspiring.
This concludes today's lesson in sarcasm.
This concludes today's lesson in sarcasm.
Tweakle
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not to take anything away from him, and yes he looks better than the average messageboard gearhead but Atlas was far from the best of the old timers. He had a good marketing campaign but guys like sig klein and sandow were a lot better built.
http://www.musclememory.com/images_new/vintage/index.html
http://www.musclememory.com/images_new/vintage/index.html
genarr3 said:
No MuscleTech?!! (gasp). No 6-page special features? How could anyone have gotten into shape?
In all seriousness, I agree here. Have to give the guy credit for what he did, WHEN HE DID IT.
I bet there are a bunch of people here using all kinds of gear that dont look that good yet.
Munkieballs
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C. Atlas
I ordered that program from the back of a "Boy's Life" mag back when I was in 7th grade. As like most programs, it probably would have worked if I was consistent, focused, and ate well - but of course I wasn't, so it didn't do crap. It was definitely my fault and not the fault of the program, though.
Hey Radar - my grandpa used to have one of those iron bowling balls with the handle on it. Don't remember how much it weighed, but once it was bequeathed to my dad, me and the neighborhood kids always used to have fun trying to lift it. Anyone who built any kind of above average physique with that little equipment is way hardcore in my book (and I'm not trying to make you look old, bro!)
I ordered that program from the back of a "Boy's Life" mag back when I was in 7th grade. As like most programs, it probably would have worked if I was consistent, focused, and ate well - but of course I wasn't, so it didn't do crap. It was definitely my fault and not the fault of the program, though.
Hey Radar - my grandpa used to have one of those iron bowling balls with the handle on it. Don't remember how much it weighed, but once it was bequeathed to my dad, me and the neighborhood kids always used to have fun trying to lift it. Anyone who built any kind of above average physique with that little equipment is way hardcore in my book (and I'm not trying to make you look old, bro!)
Back in the days Atlas was indeed the best physic around. The guy won many competitions. Oh and he built his physic with almost nothing except hardwork, discipline and crappy equipement. There're no dbols, test cyp or deca back in the 20's. No Pro-Lab creatine or Whey and he stil managed to changed his body. I wonder how many guys here will look like him in their 50s ? Or better, how many do actually look like him in the pic after 3 cycle, 2 bridges, tons of protein and more ?
Also I remember reading somewhere in his bio that he trained/helped Joe Dimaggio. Yeah the guy who used to nail Marylin Monroe...
Also I remember reading somewhere in his bio that he trained/helped Joe Dimaggio. Yeah the guy who used to nail Marylin Monroe...
solidspine
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Charles Atlas died in the early 70's and that picture was probably taken in the 30's. I doubt he knew anything about diet, training or gear Compared to the body builders today. I am sure gear did not exist easily until the 50's
But when I was a kid (born in 1950) Charles Atlas was the only national spokesman with any enthusasim for body building as a sport or way of life.
But when I was a kid (born in 1950) Charles Atlas was the only national spokesman with any enthusasim for body building as a sport or way of life.
solidspine
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manny78, I am 54 and Wished I looked as good as him over all.
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satchboogie
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dude.. he's fuckin massive!!
majutsu
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Dianabol became available in 56. So these 30-50s competitors were natural. The cuts on Sandow and others are awesome with this in mind . . . .
Here's a brief steroid history from steroid info online:
"Evidence shows that at least one scientist reported 100 years ago that testosterone is the cause of masculine features in males. But 100 years ago it was failed to be proven.
In the 30's, researchers tested with anabolic steroids on dogs, they discovered an increase in muscle mass. In the 40's, it is believed that anabolic steroids were given to POWs that were suffering from malnutrition. In the early 50's, athletes in Europe and Russia, were using steroids to increase their strength. Steroids were then noticed after weight lifting records were shattered by Russian lifters. After this, Dr. Ziegler, was able to prove that testosterone had been the reason for the increased performance. In 1956, Dr. Ziegler and the CIBA labs made Dianabol (Methandrostenolone or D-bol). By 1964, all the top steroids were on the market."
Here's a brief steroid history from steroid info online:
"Evidence shows that at least one scientist reported 100 years ago that testosterone is the cause of masculine features in males. But 100 years ago it was failed to be proven.
In the 30's, researchers tested with anabolic steroids on dogs, they discovered an increase in muscle mass. In the 40's, it is believed that anabolic steroids were given to POWs that were suffering from malnutrition. In the early 50's, athletes in Europe and Russia, were using steroids to increase their strength. Steroids were then noticed after weight lifting records were shattered by Russian lifters. After this, Dr. Ziegler, was able to prove that testosterone had been the reason for the increased performance. In 1956, Dr. Ziegler and the CIBA labs made Dianabol (Methandrostenolone or D-bol). By 1964, all the top steroids were on the market."
I am starting to think that a large majority of members on this board are around 15-16. Anyone who is new to Charles Atlas MUST be young. If you are that young and have already turned to the easier route of juice you truly ARE a lazy ASS loser kid and need to learn about health, nutrition and working out properly and clean, before you start spouting off that you know ANYTHING about BB just because you have your first muscles thanks to drugs. Come back at about 25 or older and may have some knowledge. ALSO if you are that young or around there and relying on juice then you won't last in the iron game anyway. For plaesure OR sport. MARK MY WORDS kiddies.
I am starting to think that a large majority of members on this board are around 15-16. Anyone who is new to Charles Atlas MUST be young. If you are that young and have already turned to the easier route of juice you truly ARE a lazy ASS loser kid and need to learn about health, nutrition and working out properly and clean, before you start spouting off that you know ANYTHING about BB just because you have your first muscles thanks to drugs. Come back at about 25 or older and may have some knowledge. ALSO if you are that young or around there and relying on juice then you won't last in the iron game for pleasure OR sport. MARK MY WORDS kiddies.
NYBodyguard you can more likely have a good laugh looking in the mirror bro. Sorry.
NYBodyguard, I take it back I like you Your later responses were intelligent. Sorry. I still stand by, what I think, the typical member 's age of this board must be any more.
Your later responses were intelligent. Sorry. I still stand by, what I think, the typical member 's age of this board must be any more.I dont know but if you search than site you find adam west. th origninl batman. Here is a picture of him with van williams.
Doesnt van william look like ben afflacks dad
http://www.briansdriveintheater.com/superhero/adamwest/adamwest13.jpg
Doesnt van william look like ben afflacks dad
http://www.briansdriveintheater.com/superhero/adamwest/adamwest13.jpg
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