Trends in bodybuilding

[Grizzly]

This is kind of related to my post on the drug usage in professional bodybuilding. What do you guys think the next trend in bodybuilding will be? In the 70's it was size and symmetry. In the 80's it tended more towards smaller, shredded to the bone physiques. The 90's have been all about hugely, beastially, massive guys. What's next? I don't think that anyone can get much bigger than the guys that are out there today(Coleman, Ruhl, Cutler, etc.) so the next Mr. Olympia will have to be different unless it's going to remain all about hugeness. Do you think we'll see a revival of the Arnold type physique or maybe back to a Zane type? What do ya'll think? Personally, I kind of hope to see a revival of the 70's because I think they looked the best and, since I want to be...no, WILL BE!... a pro, I would really like to limit my drug usage to something sane.

 

[blood_drinker]

I think that perhaps we'll have a few more years continuing the hugeness trend, but soon they'll realize that that is not truly bodybuilding. Quoting Milos Sarcev: "Bodybuilding is not just for the sake of more mass, it's for the physique you want."
And a massive physique is a physique of a mutant, not of a human. Bodybuilding (IMO) is about the beauty of a physique , not in its bestiality. I think we will go back to zane and the vaccuum poses. But then again what would happen to the current pros? I truly doubt they can strike the vaccuum pose. Many of them dont even have the two lower abs - filled with water.

It's a tough question that no one can answer, but many can predict. This was just my humble and uninformed opinion.

What do u think personally?

 

[sysopt]

I think it'll become cyclical, kinda of like every other trend that exists.

 

[Grizzly]

I think that perhaps we'll have a few more years continuing the hugeness trend, but soon they'll realize that that is not truly bodybuilding. Quoting Milos Sarcev: "Bodybuilding is not just for the sake of more mass, it's for the physique you want."
And a massive physique is a physique of a mutant, not of a human. Bodybuilding (IMO) is about the beauty of a physique , not in its bestiality.

Just to be the devil's advocate here, I do have to point out that the physique of any bodybuilder is that of a mutant. Particularly once drugs have been introduced. Nature did not intend the body to carry huge amounts of muscle mass. That's why it's so hard for a lot of people to gain weight. I had never thought of it that way until I read an article on MESO stating that. Technically, with juice or without juice, bodybuilders are by definition not natural.

 

[Grizzly]

. I think we will go back to zane and the vaccuum poses. But then again what would happen to the current pros? I truly doubt they can strike the vaccuum pose. Many of them dont even have the two lower abs - filled with water.

It's a tough question that no one can answer, but many can predict. This was just my humble and uninformed opinion.

What do u think personally?

To be honest, I hope the Zane type physique doesn't come back in style. Then I would never become Mr. Olympia. I'm already bigger than Frank Zane and I haven't even introduced drugs yet. I will say, however, that I'm not nearly and never have been, despite my best efforts, nearly as ripped as Zane and I'm not even sure that I can be. I want the Arnold physique to make a comeback. I would like to see the vaccuum pose re-introduced, though. Here's a question for you: if tight, stream-lined waists come back into bodybuilding fashion, will that eliminate the use of GH? From what I understand, GH is the culprit in the protruding pregnant bellies of the current pros.


Come on people! I know you all have opinions on this subject. There's been a lot of views, but very few replys. How about if we change the subject from "what do you think will be the next trend" to "what would you like to see professional bodybuilders/the next Mr. O to look like"? Would that help? Who wants to see another Arnold? Who wants to see if the human body can possibly get any bigger than Ronnie? Who wants tiny little dudes like Zane to win the O? Come on, give some input!

 

[TheGame2001]

Grizzly

You got pictures of yourself grizzly?

Online?

 

[T-Max]

I like Physiques like Shawn Ray. He stays relatively lean year round. His contest weight is only 15 pounds from his offseason weight. I think he tips the scale around 210-215 come contest time. Of course, he is only like 5'7, so if he were taller his weight might go up proportionately. Ronnie is just amazing. But, I think the knowledge that these guys are probably screwing themselves up, kind of overshadows their hard work and integrity.

 

[Grizzly]

Re: Grizzly

You got pictures of yourself grizzly?

Online?

Only one with my ex. No, posing pics. In a few weeks I should though.

Edit: I just thought about why you asked that. It's prolly because I claimed to be bigger than Frank Zane. He may have more muscle in ratio to his frame size and all, but I have more overall mass...I think. I don't know. He just looked some damn tiny. When I flip through the "Encyclopoedia" and I see him standing next to Arnold it's almost laugable at how tiny he looks. That's one reason I hope his physique never comes back into style because I am a fan of hugeness. Also, I'm 6'3" so to have a stream-lined, long muscled body I would look very skinny and kind of like a little pussy, if you ask me.

 

[Blood&Iron]

Well, for me Arnold will always be the high-water mark. Huge arms and chest, small waist, good calves. Maybe his upper legs were a bit small, but other than that, he was perfect. Even his legs, though, were good. I'm not really a fan of the Tom Platz look although that's kinda what I've got going on myself. Much bigger than Arnold and I feel it just starts looking weird, and dare I say, freaky--but not in a positive way. I even think there's such a thing as being too ripped. Some of the pros today look like they have varicose veins criss-crossing their bodies. But I still think people like Larry Scott, Steve Reeves, and Reg Park look awesome, so what the hell do I know?

 

[Grizzly]

Well, for me Arnold will always be the high-water mark. Huge arms and chest, small waist, good calves. Maybe his upper legs were a bit small, but other than that, he was perfect. Even his legs, though, were good.

Agreed! Arnold is, was and always shall be the man...until I come onto the scene A lot of people are always criticizing his legs, but I don't think they were that bad at all, either. Although, if they were about 2 inches bigger he would have been all the more perfect.