Mt. Rushmore of Golden Era

[IronInsanity]

My Mt. Rushmore of the golden era of bodybuilding (late 60s to early 80s) would include: 1. Arnold, 2. Zane, 3. Franco... I'm stuck on my 4th. The logical choice would be Oliva (based on accomplishments) but he's more of a late 60s guy and I'm not big fan of the sport before the 70s. As far as body goes, I'd put Robbie in at 4, but he didn't win enough. Popularity would go to Lou.

Who's on your Mt. Rushmore from that era? You can do other eras, just don't mix them, please.

 

[tommyguns2]

I don't know if he belongs in the top 4, but Serge Nubret had a great physique, but also didn't really win anything. But he gave the sport a good bit of popularity, particularly in Europe.

 

[Ron OG Mouse]

1. Arnold, 2. Zane, 3. Franco agree 100% think that is pretty much a given.

After that I agree with Tommy, Serge had the best physique and honestly for my own body I would rather have his overall physique than Arnold. However, I don't think you can place him up there on the MT. due to his lack of accomplishments in the sport.

Lou competed a little more but he really didn't WIN all that much on the big stage. He had the size for sure but I think some of his lacking's in overall symmetry held him back,

Sergio Oliva IMO would be my 4th. He competed head to head with Arnold and took a couple 2nds to him. Not to mention he was DQ'd one year in his prime where he would have most likely been top 2 again that year.

Being I'm only 53 I was just a baby for most of this so its all just from pictures and books for me. I watched more of the 90's guys but I still prefer the look in the 70's. Guys like Ronnie and Gunther took size and definition to a whole new level.

 

[IronInsanity]

1. Arnold, 2. Zane, 3. Franco agree 100% think that is pretty much a given.

After that I agree with Tommy, Serge had the best physique and honestly for my own body I would rather have his overall physique than Arnold. However, I don't think you can place him up there on the MT. due to his lack of accomplishments in the sport.

Lou competed a little more but he really didn't WIN all that much on the big stage. He had the size for sure but I think some of his lacking's in overall symmetry held him back,

Sergio Oliva IMO would be my 4th. He competed head to head with Arnold and took a couple 2nds to him. Not to mention he was DQ'd one year in his prime where he would have most likely been top 2 again that year.

Being I'm only 53 I was just a baby for most of this so its all just from pictures and books for me. I watched more of the 90's guys but I still prefer the look in the 70's. Guys like Ronnie and Gunther took size and definition to a whole new level.

Your logic is about the same as mine.

 

[Ron OG Mouse]

Your logic is about the same as mine.

I think the 3 of us all agree. 70's is an ez one.

80's mount Rushmore might be fun. After Lee Haney there could be some discussion I'd say Samir, Dickerson, and.....for me Platz but there are others that are right there.

90's After Dorian and big Ronnie thats some discussion. I like Flex Wheeler and Levrone

00's Ronnie and Jay then the rest. I would love to put Lee Priest here. I will always be a fan but he is just not quite there. Gunther worked out at the same gym as me around this time. Also live next door to one of my work colleagues at the time He was huge in person and I think he was definitely there if not close. Could make a case for flex and Levrone again here but Ronnie and Jay were so dominate they didn't leave much room for anyone else.

 

[two_slug]

I don't know if he belongs in the top 4, but Serge Nubret had a great physique, but also didn't really win anything. But he gave the sport a good bit of popularity, particularly in Europe.

I'd give my fourth spot to Serge n a second. The only reason he wasn't more accomplished is because he wouldn't sell out to Joe Weider and the IFBB establishment at the time. The guy was still a beast in his 60's and lived and breathed bodybuilding to the end.

 

[Ron OG Mouse]

I'd give my fourth spot to Serge n a second. The only reason he wasn't more accomplished is because he wouldn't sell out to Joe Weider and the IFBB establishment at the time. The guy was still a beast in his 60's and lived and breathed bodybuilding to the end.

Overall he was in the top 4 body wise I would agree. I'd give the same argument I would for Trout on the Angeles though. Until he does it on the big stage head to head against the top guys I won't put him there. My opinion though we all have one...

 

[Yano]

Yeah Samir Bannout needs to be up there and while no one really remembers him I would toss Mohamed El Makkawy up there as well , the guy was freaking amazing.

Arnold ? really ? never thought he was all that personally , he couldnt even buy abs once he became a millionaire fuck him haaahahah

Serge Nubret baby !! Franco for sure as well


Mohamed El Makkawy- 5 ft 4 - 155lbs