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What bodybuilder had the BEST GENETICS?

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What bodybuilder had the best genetics?

  • Arnold Schwartznegger

    Votes: 568 42.3%

  • Flex Wheeler

    Votes: 270 20.1%

  • Danny Padillo

    Votes: 10 0.7%

  • Dorian Yates

    Votes: 58 4.3%

  • Frank Zane

    Votes: 59 4.4%

  • Mike Mentzer

    Votes: 23 1.7%

  • Dorian Yates

    Votes: 48 3.6%

  • Ronnie Coleman

    Votes: 189 14.1%

  • Lee haney

    Votes: 28 2.1%

  • some other guy... Please name him!

    Votes: 84 6.3%
  • Total voters
    1,342
Arnold has excellent genetics (except for his heart vavle defect.)

Frank Zane did wonders with, perhaps, less then excellent genetics.
 
mraus said:
I have met and spoken to a guy who was present in the gym when a teenage Arnold first walked into a gym and was closely involved with Arnolds early years of bodybuilding. He has some very interesting stories to tell. He said that on that first visit to a gymnasium Arnold appeared to have the WORST genetics for bodybuilding that you have ever seen. Narrow bottle shoulders, skinny legs , no calves, NOTHING. Interesting how we stand here now and say that Arnold had the best genetics. Possibly 'genetics is not the most accurate term for this discussion. Personally speaking some of the most genetically gifted people I've ever seen have been sitting under 40 pounds of fat in a public bar (and there they choose to remain). You will never know until you try.
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I agree, IMO I believe that there are far more of those genetically gifted mesomorphs walking around, just most people never learn how to feed themselves properly, train properly, and are not motivated to do so!

Before the terrible ban of healthy food, MacD's hit the scene, it may have been possible to see the good genetics in a teenager, now, the majority of young people are also incredibly unfit!! I don't mean to blow my own horn, I just realised this coming into BB and doing some reading, but I have the lucky genetics! I may even be one of those 'pure' mesomorph types. But I could post pics when I was a chubbette, and downright 'fat'. I have always been naturally muscular, now just pushing my genetics to the max, naturally. Well, I am the Queen of IOC allowed supplements, LOL
 
LT3 said:
Bro, u cant be serious about arnold being a pro today. thats ridiculous. secondly bbing is about being a freak. and if you thing that bbing is about sex appeal then you got some misconseptions. but i dont want to make this a personal arguement since i dont know u and u dont know me. bottom line is arnold had a little over the avarage genetics. :)
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BB is a bit like soft porn, and yes BB has become a bit about the freaky genetic guys, however, there is that debate going on, should size dominate over physique? You can see that Cutler and Coleman really cut their waists down, I like my men BIG, and they look great from the front, but those massive glutes and slab of meat backs, no, that is a bit YUCK!

Frank Zane had great genetics, PERFECT MESOMORPH, looked like Michaelangelo's David carved in flesh!!!
 
I say among male BBs, Dorian Yates and Lee Haney. Their physiques looked very thick and impressive. And on the women's side, who else, the legendary Cory Everson. That lady could have won more Ms. O's had she stayed!
 
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Flex Wheeler gets my vote. Symmetry, great muscle bellies, separation...
 
Just out of curiosity, where would you rank Dave Prowse?

I think it's amazing that he stayed in proportion despite being seven-plus feet tall -- and this is in 1959. Not stretched like a basketball player or blown up like Andre the Giant.

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I'd have to go with Sergio Oliva, I stood next to him at a health food store in Chicago one time and I'd never seen an arm that was bigger than my thigh until I saw his.
 
THE PROTOTYPE2000 said:
I can't believe you guys forgot, SERGIO!!! It's either a toss up between him and Flex. All depends on what you like. Can you belive he built a physique like that using small amounts of Deca and Dbol? WOW!!!!!!!!!!!-THE PROTOTYPE
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Agreed. Sergio has to be considered. He gets my vote.
 
MUSTANG_18 said:
IMO it is Arnold or Dorian

M18
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I agree. Dorian had great genetics. But Arnold will remain the king. Arnold was just a genius, whether you're talking bb'ing, acting, politics, matrimony, he is totally awesome.
 
how did arnold ever beat sergio?
seem that sergio fucked up right before he went out on stage cause he would pump up like a psychopath then go flat when walked out there


my vote goes to Flex though..guy had insane genetics...too bad he was such a fuck up throughout his career. rumors of his binging and the weird Ninja attack still baffle me
 
Wulfgar said:
how did arnold ever beat sergio?
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Looking at old pics of the 69,70,71 sergio was bigger fuller thicker more symetric then arnold was head to head.
Only thing was sergio didnt have the peaks on his biceps as dramtic as arnolds. So sergios front double bicep pose and side bicep pose was not as nice as arnolds.
Those are two major poses that get the points on the judges books.back in those days anyways.

As far as sergio goes I think he had the better genetics. Rumor has it sergio was not even on steroids untill 1967 he learned that larry scott was on 4 dbol a day so he then took 4 also.. Can you honestly believe it? I cant but if its true then thats sets the records straight .HE HAD THE BEST GENETICS PERIOD. Looking at him back in 1967 when he smashed larry scott to the ground with 4 dbol a day .he was insane .Just do a google and see his massive fucking back and big legs for the late 60's .He was the fucking mold for others to follow.
 
chazk said:
Looking at old pics of the 69,70,71 sergio was bigger fuller thicker more symetric then arnold was head to head.
Only thing was sergio didnt have the peaks on his biceps as dramtic as arnolds. So sergios front double bicep pose and side bicep pose was not as nice as arnolds.
Those are two major poses that get the points on the judges books.back in those days anyways.

As far as sergio goes I think he had the better genetics. Rumor has it sergio was not even on steroids untill 1967 he learned that larry scott was on 4 dbol a day so he then took 4 also.. Can you honestly believe it? I cant but if its true then thats sets the records straight .HE HAD THE BEST GENETICS PERIOD. Looking at him back in 1967 when he smashed larry scott to the ground with 4 dbol a day .he was insane .Just do a google and see his massive fucking back and big legs for the late 60's .He was the fucking mold for others to follow.
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he was the shit... yes..
 
Arnold did not have a large waist for his height 6'2" to 34" waist. There are definantly some arnold haters on here, most likely guys wishing they had 1/2 of his genetics. Bottom line is all of the guys listed in the poll had excellent genetics combined with heavy Steroid use. The newer guys that are now even bigger have added heavy GH / Insulin to the mix along with synthol. Every one of you guys saying arnold's physique sucked while sitting in your chair eating potato chips typing on the internet are a bunch of haters that need to get your eyes checked. If arnold had average genetics, your genetics are so far below average there is no scale with which to even measure them.
 
Arnold is probably my first reaction; although, the new champ in my eyes up-and-coming... Phil Heath ... hes gonna be an olympian, basiclly the look im going for--Big, full, striated, separated muscles... watch out :)
 
Phil Heath is amazing, I just saw him for the first time in FLEX, he is the future. Hopefully he can keep his midsection tight as he grows.
 
THE PROTOTYPE2000 said:
I can't believe you guys forgot, SERGIO!!! It's either a toss up between him and Flex. All depends on what you like. Can you belive he built a physique like that using small amounts of Deca and Dbol? WOW!!!!!!!!!!!-THE PROTOTYPE
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SERGIO
 
Hey people. I think Arnold has the sickest body ever. I honestly think God designed his body. Runnnnnnnnnnnn get to the gym now!!!! lol
 
Tigerparks said:
IMO Kevin LEVRONE. Not being racially prejudiced or anything but his parents are a mix of Italian and Black. You couldn't ask for much more as far as genetics go.
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I send this, just because Levrone only trained about 6-8 months out of the year. He was the type of guy who would walk around at 210 lbs and then all of a sudden BALLOON up as soon as he hit the weights again
 
Tim Belknap - not really, but he did alot with a little. He was the first pro to use insulin - because he had too.
 
I am a child of the eighties and I would have to say Mike Francois......at 5'9" one of the most shredded, full muscled bastards to lift a weight.....and never forgot the importance of back exercises

GENETICALLY though.....if he was 2-3 inches taller, he probably would have had a Sandow
 
I thought Flex looked awesome.........but only when he had synthol in his arms and delts.......oh and can't forget about those calf implants.

If he had the best genetics he wouldn't have needed those things.
 
steve reeves and/or serge nubret

i am an old-school guy when it comes to "the look"

those 2 just had everything desireable for a male physique
 
The best genetics for what?

A person could have the best genetics for aesthetics. In this case he'd have to be at least 6' tall.

A person could have the best genetics for building muscle mass. In this case height would not be so important.

My vote: Arnold for one of the most aesthetically pleasing physique.

Just imagine what he would have looked like now in the 2000's with modern drug technology.

For maximum muscle mass with aesthetics: Jay Cutler
 
Just a comment to those of you who voted for Arnold, it isn't very easy for a guy his height to build muscle.
 
i think Wheller has the best genetics not only within his body but his confidence level on stage and his charisma he highlights his accents very well and the charisma he carries just tops it off
 
Flex Wheeler, Dexter Jackson and Dennis Wolf gets my votes.. I prefer the small waist physics.. Best BB's IMO.. I've also say Lee Priest, but hes kinda short wich make it seem silly being that large.. again IMO :)
 
Mikey25 said:
You can´t seriosly claim Arnold had better genetics than todays pros!?
you have to at least admit he had like the worst symmertry of all time. His chest and biceps definatly didn´t match anything else in his body, he only won so many Mr. Olympia titles because he was Weiders top guy, just like Ronnie have won his last titles, even that there have been other better guys, with less bloating.
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i agree 100 percent
 
tigawoods said:
Arnold best genetics? lol!! I wont argue with fan boys...each to their own. shame he had no rear delts and decent abs.
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you dnt knw what you're talking about. In Arnold's days, they didnt care about abs. They used the "vaccum" when posing. Also, Arnold had good rear delts, good enough to win Mr. Olympia 7 times. You can't get that without great genetics.
 
Steve Reeves. 100% Steroid Free. Absolutely perfect. If he were a current competitor, and taking all the drugs todays greats are...., he would dominate all!
 
heavydutyhit said:
Steve Reeves. 100% Steroid Free. Absolutely perfect. If he were a current competitor, and taking all the drugs todays greats are...., he would dominate all!
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From what I'd read in the ARNOLD unauthorized bio, Reeves had done steroids. (Don't shoot the messenger! -- I wasn't thrilled to hear that either) :P
 
heavydutyhit said:
Steve Reeves. 100% Steroid Free. Absolutely perfect. If he were a current competitor, and taking all the drugs todays greats are...., he would dominate all!
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who told you steve reeves is drug free?
 
TAURUS1977 said:
FLEX WHEELER BY FAR. JUST LOOK HOW HE HAS GOT REAL SMALL JOINTS AND GIANT MUSCLE BELLIES. RONNIE COLEMAN MIGHT BE BIGGER AND BETTER OVERALL BUT FLEX HAS THE BETTER GENETICS AND THE BETTER LOOKING BODY.
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I'd have to agree. He was almost PERFECTLY symmetrical, and blended size and definition very well.
 
The perfect body can only be acheived by the best genetics and that, without a doubt, goes to the one and only Serge Nubret.
 
I am a big fan of Ronnie Coleman and truth be known, he and Arnold are the reason why I started lifting. I am curious however of a couple of things. First off, everyone seems to mention the dreaded GH gut that is prominent in a lot of the larger individuals of modern BBing. I was curious if that was truly due to GH or the massive amounts of food they eat and weights they lift. I mean in order to squat 800 lbs like Ronnie did at one point, you can't do that with a 34" inch waist, right? So how big of a factor is GH? The other question refers to Ronnie current physical state. I've seen a few clips on youtube of Ronnie guest posing in Europe and it's apparent that there is something wrong with his left lateral muscle and whole left side in general for that matter (left shoulder is smaller as well bi and tri than his right side)? Is he ill or has the injury to his left shoulder done him in?
I own all of his DVD's and various other DVDs that feature him and respect him a lot. I would hate to see him become ill as result of the tremendous strain he has put on his body over the year via AAS and as puts it "heavy ass weights".
 
I have to say Arnold in his prime, but have always though Kevin Levrone in his prime was awesome. Too bad he just gave it all up and let himself go.
 
Flex Wheeler is genetically gifted no doubt, but I used to love the massive freaky size of Dorian Yates and Ronnie Coleman in their prime, it's a toss up between these three for me. Arnold missed out on some drugs in his time, He could have had that freaky size as well if he was taking the shit like they are now adays.
 
In all honesty it is Kevin Levrone

his ability to go from 210 lbs and looking like he barely worked out to kicking everyones ass on an olymipa stage in 3-4 months was and will always be mind boggling
 
Wulfgar said:
In all honesty it is Kevin Levrone

his ability to go from 210 lbs and looking like he barely worked out to kicking everyones ass on an olymipa stage in 3-4 months was and will always be mind boggling
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Levrone had awesome genetics, but do you think it compares to genetics like that of arnold?
 
the_alcatraz said:
Levrone had awesome genetics, but do you think it compares to genetics like that of arnold?
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I just saw some things on youtube and man Levrone has a wicked physique. I saw a thing on Dorian and I swear I have never in my life seen a back that huge. I thought Franko was the king of the back but DAMN Dorian has the sickest traps ever! Check out :52 of the video! If I had a back like that, I would NEVER wear a shirt, EVER.
 
Thick Vic Richards had the best genetics, without lifting a weight and w steroids was bigger than anyone else... Of all olympian champion i have to say Dorian Yates, the guys was fucking solid, head to toes. No other could match his hardness, his granite-like back and triceps, he had a fucking X-mas tree on his lower back, the best lats until now all his, piton traps, sick legs and calves, fucking square pecs. He wasn't very teathrical or fancy w words, but very disciplined, serious and he knew how to show his stuff.
 
didn't haney win more than yates ever did?
I always thought yates was much better though....
yates and francos backs are pretty close i think. yates might barely have franco.
 
iggy said:
didn't haney win more than yates ever did?
I always thought yates was much better though....
yates and francos backs are pretty close i think. yates might barely have franco.
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Haney (got 8) decided to retire when he felt Yates (got 6) pressure at his last Olympia. Franco Columbu was a little freak... and as strong as he looked. Mike Francois also had a great body, too bad he got really sick.
 
Joe Weider..looked how good for how long? And I am relatively sure he was natty with nowhere NEAR our supply of protien powders and creatine and bla bla bla. The only testosterone he had was Betty Wieder! WHOOOOOOO Betty!!
 
I think Phil Heath is remarkable because he played division 1 basketball until the age of 21. He never lifted much because he would get to big. After college he started working out, 5 years later he was a pro. Little over 6 years he's number three in the Olympia. That's a body that responds to weight lifting.
 
mcripped said:
I think Phil Heath is remarkable because he played division 1 basketball until the age of 21. He never lifted much because he would get to big. After college he started working out, 5 years later he was a pro. Little over 6 years he's number three in the Olympia. That's a body that responds to weight lifting.
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No, that's a body that responds well to steroids, hgh, igh:)

Anybody who stay on year round would be amazed at the progress they would make. Then if you have the genetics more power to you. 2-3months on with 1 month off and repeat really puts on the lbs
 
rediculus said:
Joe Weider..looked how good for how long? And I am relatively sure he was natty with nowhere NEAR our supply of protien powders and creatine and bla bla bla. The only testosterone he had was Betty Wieder! WHOOOOOOO Betty!!
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Betty was smokin hot.
 
Varga said:
No, that's a body that responds well to steroids, hgh, igh:)

Anybody who stay on year round would be amazed at the progress they would make. Then if you have the genetics more power to you. 2-3months on with 1 month off and repeat really puts on the lbs
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All the steroids in the world (HGH, insulin, etc. too) won't get you on the Oly stage without the genetics to take you there too. Anyone who thinks otherwise is fooling themselves.
 
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