Pro Bodybuilding
What exactly do you think of the muscularity and shape of pro bodybuilders? I only ask because my personal opinion limits me to admiring the physiques of the ’60s and ’70s. Do you think that bodybuilding will ever go back to the semi-natural days where body types like Frank Zane will be on top again? Sgt from Baghdad
Oddly, I totally ignore the bodybuilding scene. I was there when I was there and gonzo since I left after the ‘70 Mr. World in NYC. I tripped over it again — oops — while building, owning and operating two cool World Gyms in my Santa Cruz locale between ‘89 and ‘05. I’ve heard of Ronnie Coleman… Wow… the vague limit of my interest and curiosity.
I’m with you, and we’re not alone. Bodybuilding went on advanced life support after 1970, and anyway, I always considered myself a guy who lifts weight for fun and good, not a “bodybuilder.”
Where it goes from here is not clear, a question someone asked after the unloading of the A-bomb 60-some years ago.
I get it, cartoon muscularity, like I get 500 horsepower monster pickup trucks with six-foot tires and three roll bars and a fierce caged driver. Far out…
Hey, my good bud and former gym-partner is in Baghdad, might be a chin and dip away from you. You might look him up as he trains regularly at his post’s new gym. One of the good guys, though I have no doubt you are surrounded by many.
Carry on the good fight. God be with you… Dave