is Dexter Jackson the greatest bodybuilder of all time?

[rsjrv99]

I think Dex is the role model for what bodybuilding should be. He never took it too far, was always a competitor and is by far the most consistent bodybuilder I know of. He's a legend in my books

[mferrandi]

no OP, I never liked his physique

[TTimmerman]

deserves far more credit than he gets, that's for sure.

just an utterly amazing physique, perfect consistency, no major injuries, and he's been doing this for 20 years... longevity+staying competitive wise he is untouchable imo

[203mh]

deserves far more credit than he gets, that's for sure.

just an utterly amazing physique, perfect consistency, no major injuries, and he's been doing this for 20 years... longevity+staying competitive wise he is untouchable imo

To add to that- I still think he has a few good seasons left in that

[RockyTheKid]

If Dexter Jackson ever claims to be the best ever, it wouldn't be THAT crazy.

I mean, he's been Top 6 at the Olympia for what? Over a decade?

4-time Arnold Classic Champion.

2008 Mr. Olympia.

Master's Olympia.

Has won a ton of shows.

I mean...in terms of overall career accomplishments, he's one of the greatest. And if anyone, or Dex himself, says he's the greatest...it's not THAT out there.

And he'll AGAIN finish in the Top 6 at the 2015 O.

[weltweitefurcht]

Dexter's biceps are oiled? So that's why they have so much contrast between flexed/unflexed position, why they DON'T have bruising, and why they're ripped to shreds? Intredasting point, Larf....

I don't know if Larf is right or not.. but I can tell you some things that counter what your question/points were.

That type of oil is actually put under the muscle belly and also very deep into the muscle.. pushing the real muscle upward and out. This keeps the definition and density of the muscle fibers because the oil is nowhere near the surface of the skin. Bruising is something that happens at first but it goes away over time. Also properly timed administration leaves no bruising.. and if there was.. a little tanning oil would cover it up.

So in summary, proper administration enhances the popping contrast effect (does not distort the muscle), keeps the definition and ripped to shreds look and doesn't cause bruising.

Have I ever used it? No... but friends of mine in person have and I have learned a lot about it from experienced people online and also a pro bodybuilder.

I don't know if Dexter is using it or not, but you can't determine that he isn't based on the criteria in your post. Hope it is good info to possibly dispel some myths going forward.

(This oil is not illegal and sometimes compromised of coconut oil (MCT) and silica) so I am not speaking about anything illegal in this section to clarify.

[Kiwi_]

Either way, Dex has an amazing physique.







Let's get some more pictures in here

[RockyTheKid]

I think some of you brahs are mixing things up.

The topic at hand is whether Dex is the greatest of all time...not whether he's got the physique of all time.

Similar things, but different.

[Kiwi_]

Doesn't matter, this is now a general Dexter appreciation thread.

[RockyTheKid]

Doesn't matter, this is now a general Dexter appreciation thread.

By all means...

[chisle94]

Like others have stated, not the greatest, but definitely up there. He's definitely one of my favorites and continues to blow me away every time I see him. I couldn't believe when he won in '08, just one of those things I never saw happening. Glad he got his due, finally; He's had a hell of a career. Someone posted that comparison pic of him when he started and more recent and I just shake my head every time I see it.

[Problematique91]

Not the GOAT, but he is certainly the most consistent bodybuilder ever.

[D-Wade7288]

GOAT prob not. But nobody can deny he has a awesome physique. And he has at least one Olympia to show for it. The second part about the Olympia is something a lot of guys can never say. You always hear "Oh so and so had one of the GOAT physiques." But they never won the big one.

[JanesLastResort]

I love dex. That is all.

[ThaJerzeyDevil]

Dexter's biceps are oiled? So that's why they have so much contrast between flexed/unflexed position, why they DON'T have bruising, and why they're ripped to shreds? Intredasting point, Larf....

every ifbb pro uses seo some do it right some dont dex is one of the ones that doesnt abuse it

[TropicalSunset]

Dex of course is a Mr. Olympia, but he is like of like Dickerson and Samir, in that he just squeezed in between champions and won one. Nothing stands out.

He is great in terms of conditioning and has a phenomenal look, but when you compare him to the best bodybuilders of all time, he just doesn't stack up very well.

Dorian, Phil, Kai, Ronnie, Jay, Cormier, Wheeler, Shawn Ray, Levrone, Nasser, Dillet, Victor....all will have longer lasting legacies, because they physiques were just more impressive.

Don't think I am hating on Dex AT ALL, I love the guy, but as far as Mr. Olympias go, he is pretty low down on that totem pole.

[Canuck77]

Dex of course is a Mr. Olympia, but he is like of like Dickerson and Samir, in that he just squeezed in between champions and won one. Nothing stands out.

He is great in terms of conditioning and has a phenomenal look, but when you compare him to the best bodybuilders of all time, he just doesn't stack up very well.

Dorian, Phil, Kai, Ronnie, Jay, Cormier, Wheeler, Shawn Ray, Levrone, Nasser, Dillet, Victor....all will have longer lasting legacies, because they physiques were just more impressive.

Don't think I am hating on Dex AT ALL, I love the guy, but as far as Mr. Olympias go, he is pretty low down on that totem pole.

Interesting points. I suppose that you could also say that Dex won an O in '08 because Jay was "off" that year as look what Jay came back with in '09 at 100% but at the end of the day, I'm also not taking anything away from Dex because an O win is about being the best on stage at that time regardless as to how your competition comes in, in terms of them dialling it in to their full potential or coming in "off" et.

But had Dex not won an O, I think he would definitely be up there with Levrone, Flex and Ray as "uncrowned O winners" so I think it's great that he won one.

[Nikonguy]

Based on overall placing and how often he has competed Dexter has had an amazing career.

[porrapaulao]

If he oiled his arms I think he would have thought about evening them up

[HeroesFall]

I disagree. Its true for some of Coleman's years, but imo certainly not for 99. Dexter has a prettier waist and thats it.

In the pic posted, I personally would give Dex waist, shoulders, and arms. They have better shape and are still appropriate mass-wise for his frame.


I'd give Ronnie Chest, Lats, Traps, and debateably Quads - its hard to judge but it looks like Ronnie has more separation in them.

[RoroCwalker]

In the pic posted, I personally would give Dex waist, shoulders, and arms. They have better shape and are still appropriate mass-wise for his frame.


I'd give Ronnie Chest, Lats, Traps, and debateably Quads - its hard to judge but it looks like Ronnie has more separation in them.

Why?

Re-posting picture for this purpose;

[SPARTANUP]

Being the greatest bodybuilder, no. It's like a sprinter who only won one race but placed well in others against someone who won 8 races in a row.
To me he is right there with Shawn Ray, Vince Taylor, Flex Wheeler, and MR 125 pound dumbells in your face.. baby.

That synthol in the calves kinda knocks him down a rung. Now if he competes at a solid level for 4 more years then I am open to that possibility.

[SammyJr]

Being the greatest bodybuilder, no. It's like a sprinter who only won one race but placed well in others against someone who won 8 races in a row.
To me he is right there with Shawn Ray, Vince Taylor, Flex Wheeler, and MR 125 pound dumbells in your face.. baby.

That synthol in the calves kinda knocks him down a rung. Now if he competes at a solid level for 4 more years then I am open to that possibility.

100 lbs baby.

[Deano87]

Being the greatest bodybuilder, no. It's like a sprinter who only won one race but placed well in others against someone who won 8 races in a row.
To me he is right there with Shawn Ray, Vince Taylor, Flex Wheeler, and MR 125 pound dumbells in your face.. baby.

That synthol in the calves kinda knocks him down a rung. Now if he competes at a solid level for 4 more years then I am open to that possibility.

ridiculous post





































no one can curl 125 pound dumbells

[stealth_swimmer]

I don't know if Larf is right or not.. but I can tell you some things that counter what your question/points were.

That type of oil is actually put under the muscle belly and also very deep into the muscle.. pushing the real muscle upward and out. This keeps the definition and density of the muscle fibers because the oil is nowhere near the surface of the skin. Bruising is something that happens at first but it goes away over time. Also properly timed administration leaves no bruising.. and if there was.. a little tanning oil would cover it up.

So in summary, proper administration enhances the popping contrast effect (does not distort the muscle), keeps the definition and ripped to shreds look and doesn't cause bruising.

Have I ever used it? No... but friends of mine in person have and I have learned a lot about it from experienced people online and also a pro bodybuilder.

I don't know if Dexter is using it or not, but you can't determine that he isn't based on the criteria in your post. Hope it is good info to possibly dispel some myths going forward.

(This oil is not illegal and sometimes compromised of coconut oil (MCT) and silica) so I am not speaking about anything illegal in this section to clarify.

Interesting. Didn't know that, repped.

If he oiled his arms I think he would have thought about evening them up

Pretty good point, imo.

[HeroesFall]

Why?

Re-posting picture for this purpose;

Do you mean why Ronnie, or why did I say debateably?

To the former, because it appears he has more separation, to the latter because the camera angle is more straight on for Ronnie and offset for Dexter. So its possible that he had similar separation in his left quad - right wasn't tensed - and we just couldn't see it. Dexter isn't one to be off in conditioning, and size wise based on their respective frames, Dex has impressive quads to his body size and balances his physique well.

[mot1ve]

He's in my top 10 for sure. Hes amazing. Personally im not that big of a phil heath or cutler fan

[Iceman1981]

One of my favourite pics of Dexter.

2008 Mr. Olympia

[stealth_swimmer]

One of my favourite pics of Dexter.

2008 Mr. Olympia

I think that picture is stretched out, but he looked epic that year, nonetheless.










Interview from this year's Olympia!

[flangmasterj]

Horrifically deformed midsection though. Yucky.