Old School Bodybuilding - Arnold versus Ronnie

I have been watching bodybuilding since 1983 when  an aesthetic Samir Bannout took out the Mr Olympia. Back then I had only just started to watch powerlifting so it was bodybuilding that captured my attention.

Looking back now I am conscious that we have gotten much bigger and stronger but a hell of a lot uglier in the Bodybuilding world. Primarily this is due to the ridiculous doses of roids and GH that everyone from a pro to amateurs are taking.

However you don't realise how much has been lost until you put the champions of yesterday next to today's mass monsters. It's only then that you can see just how great yesterday's champions looked. Importantly for the average guy like me you always felt that the champions look was achievable, the clean flowing lines and size didn't feel unattainable  Fast forward to today and the ridiculous size and vascularity just seems otherworldly let alone far from healthy.

Check out my favourite pic below. Now I am a huge fan of Ronnie and like most was in awe of his mass and work ethic. However side by side with Arnold I know I much prefer the Terminator's look and elegant lines.

Stay Strong
Thomo!