My top 5:
5. Paul Jean Guillame
4. Flex Wheeler
3. The Oak (Arnold)
2. The Myth (Sergio Oliva)
1. Brian Buchanan
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04-15-2011, 07:47 PM #1Registered User
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Who had the best old school V taper?
Tension is who you think you should be. Relaxation is who you are.
"My workouts are on a slow simmer. Should I raise the heat and seek a
boil, I invariably get scorched. Cold is intolerable, room temperature
makes me sick, and comfy-warm puts me to sleep."
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years ago. I do not miss the overrated lopsided painster one bit.
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04-15-2011, 08:01 PM #2was born aware
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robby robinson has to be up there
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04-15-2011, 08:09 PM #3TRAB PU KCIP
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From that list, Buchanan.
It is with people like you that this sport will never grow. "When you say, everything and anything to be pro, do you mean even to turn HOMO?...
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04-15-2011, 08:11 PM #4Registered User
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Originally Posted by BaGeL23
robby robinson has to be up there
These two immediately come to mind.Originally Posted by Kiwi_
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04-15-2011, 08:14 PM #5Registered User
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Those two ^^^^^^^^. It doesn't get better.Originally Posted by ZazenZone
The Myth (Sergio Oliva)
Brian Buchanan
I don't think Arnold should be mentioned. He was great, but he wasn't noticed for a great taper. Out of all the guys you mentioned, Arnold has the widest waist by far.Legends Of Bodybuilding!!! 1000's OF PICS OF YOUR FAVOURITE BODYBUILDERS!!!
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04-15-2011, 08:16 PM #6Banned
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Lee Haney
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04-15-2011, 08:40 PM #7Registered User
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mos def one of my fav bodybuilders....Originally Posted by BaGeL23
robby robinson has to be up there
but as far as top 5....
brian buchanan
robby robinson
lee haney
flex
samir bannout
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04-15-2011, 08:44 PM #8Registered User
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Can't believe I forgot about Robby....Originally Posted by BaGeL23
robby robinson has to be up there
Tension is who you think you should be. Relaxation is who you are.
"My workouts are on a slow simmer. Should I raise the heat and seek a
boil, I invariably get scorched. Cold is intolerable, room temperature
makes me sick, and comfy-warm puts me to sleep."
"The bench press took a permanent leave of absence when I grew up 20
years ago. I do not miss the overrated lopsided painster one bit.
Dumbbells are where it's at."
-Dave Draper
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04-15-2011, 08:54 PM #9Registered User
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You're arguably right. For me, I think his back and arms were so good, and conversely his legs not so much, it sort of added to illusion of it.Originally Posted by Iceman1981
Those shots confirm Oliva and Brian were pretty much the bestTension is who you think you should be. Relaxation is who you are.
"My workouts are on a slow simmer. Should I raise the heat and seek a
boil, I invariably get scorched. Cold is intolerable, room temperature
makes me sick, and comfy-warm puts me to sleep."
"The bench press took a permanent leave of absence when I grew up 20
years ago. I do not miss the overrated lopsided painster one bit.
Dumbbells are where it's at."
-Dave Draper
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04-15-2011, 09:18 PM #10Registered User
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In my opinion not in any particular order
Sergio
Arnold
Haney
Wheeler
and Aaron Baker.-80 kgs in 15 months.
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04-15-2011, 09:21 PM #11Registered User
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Brian Buchanan has the best FDB of all time
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04-15-2011, 09:30 PM #12Doing the Deathlift
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Ohai there, just hanging out at the beach... you know.
sigh.... fml =\
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that is damn impressive holy crapOriginally Posted by BlackNumero
Brian Buchanan has the best FDB of all time
OF ALL TIME{:DSC:}
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04-16-2011, 12:55 AM #14Registered User
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Mind=blownOriginally Posted by BlackNumero
Brian Buchanan has the best FDB of all time
OF ALL TIME
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agree, incredible !Originally Posted by BlackNumero
Brian Buchanan has the best FDB of all time
OF ALL TIME
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Originally Posted by NeiF
Ohai there, just hanging out at the beach... you know.
sigh.... fml =\
Didn't he have a 20 something inch waist and 60 inch chest?
I remember Zane and Sergio competed with a waist under 30 inches.-80 kgs in 15 months.
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04-16-2011, 04:05 AM #17Team Heath 2011
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IMO, a notable mention
Ronnie Coleman may not have had the most aesthetic physique, and may not be my favorite BB'er either, but he has the most muscular developed one, that has not been surpassed to present day.
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04-16-2011, 04:05 AM #18Bulking till ´16
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Frank Zane and Franco Columbu both had better vtapers than Arnold imo.
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04-16-2011, 04:10 AM #19do i have brotential
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Arnold's lats had a beautiful hanging look.
We're dodging more ninjitsu attacks than Flex Wheeler. We're ducking more bullets than George Farah. We're facing more death than a kid leg pressing at Branch Warren's gym.
You can't stop us. You can't hold us back.
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04-16-2011, 04:14 AM #20nothing but a peppercorn
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yes, no question he should be up thereOriginally Posted by tryin2gethuge10
what about Tony Pearson?
All posts should be considered in the correct context, especially those in the Misc section.
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I actually thought "How did Eddie get that big? Holy fu'ck."
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04-16-2011, 04:27 AM #22Registered User
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Not in the top 5. no chance. lets get real here. Arnold great physique but not the best v-taper. i love this picture. back in 50s i think. see that v-taper in that suit jesus christ.Originally Posted by BartPimpson
Arnold's lats had a beautiful hanging look.
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04-16-2011, 05:21 AM #23Registered User
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Holy sheeet........22 posts before Steve Reeves is mentioned??!! The guy who made the V-taper famous and serves as an ideal model for the V-taper?
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no homo
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I recall reading somewhere that shoulder pads and even framing were quite common in suit jackets and sport coats back then. Could be mistaken though...Originally Posted by ScottFlear
Not in the top 5. no chance. lets get real here. Arnold great physique but not the best v-taper. i love this picture. back in 50s i think. see that v-taper in that suit jesus christ.
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04-16-2011, 06:39 AM #26TRAB PU KCIP
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Strong rockin a suit like Ronnie Coleman.Originally Posted by ScottFlear
It is with people like you that this sport will never grow. "When you say, everything and anything to be pro, do you mean even to turn HOMO?...
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04-16-2011, 06:53 AM #27Registered User
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That's almost unbelievable, wow.Originally Posted by BlackNumero
Brian Buchanan has the best FDB of all time
OF ALL TIME
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Arnold, best v-taper
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