Who is the Best Bodybuilder of all Time?

[3rn]

So you've probably got your own opinion on who you think the best bodybuilder of all time is...

I've spent the last couple of days creating picture comparisons of the top 5 Mr Olympia champions. So it looks as if they're all on stage stood next to each other. This way you can make a more accurate decision on who you think looks the best from all the different eras.

The 5 bodybuilders selected are:

Arnold, Lee Haney, Ronnie Coleman, Dorian Yates and Phil Heath.

I've created comparison pictures for the 7 different compulsory poses (attached), so vote/comment below on who you think looks the best!

Ps. you can read the full article here - http://jackednatural.com/best-bodybuilder-ever/

[3rn]

It wouldn't let me attach the last pose which is front abdominal-thigh, so here it is...

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what kind of ab/thigh that of Haney?

[3rn]

what kind of ab/thigh that of Haney?

I made a note in the article that I couldn't find any ab/thigh poses of Haney or Arnold

[sammywatkins]

Lee haney is the best out of those 5.

But nobody is touching flex wheelers 93 arnold classic, or phil hill 88 NOC. Two best physiques ever.

[3rn]

Lee haney is the best out of those 5.

But nobody is touching flex wheelers 93 arnold classic, or phil hill 88 NOC. Two best physiques ever.

Flex Wheeler is the boy. Best ever bodybuilder to not win a sandow.

[purdey]

1.Arnold
2.Haney
3.Early Ronnie
4.Kai
5.Yates

Kai and Jay should be on that list before Phil

[Kiwi_]

In terms of bodybuilding criteria - Coleman, in terms of best looking physique - Wheeler.

[deathmetal1992]

Ronnie Coleman by modern metrics. Peter Molnar by classic era standards (70s, 80s).

[DFS]

Would've been nice if you added Oliva to the poll and pics.


Edit: good job on the article at http://jackednatural.com/best-bodybuilder-ever/

[3rn]

In terms of bodybuilding criteria - Coleman, in terms of best looking physique - Wheeler.

Agree with this. However if judges wanted to sway with conditioning over size, Phil would beat Ronnie.

[3rn]

1.Arnold
2.Haney
3.Early Ronnie
4.Kai
5.Yates

Kai and Jay should be on that list before Phil

The list is made up of those who have won the most Olympias. Also Phil will go down as one of the greatest ever by the time he retires imo. His conditioning is on another level...even when compared to other great Mr Olympia champions.

[3rn]

Would've been nice if you added Oliva to the poll and pics.


Edit: good job on the article at http://jackednatural.com/best-bodybuilder-ever/

Thanks bro. I think Oliva would've been similar to Arnold on stage, just less well conditioned.

[keepitnatty]

The Maryland muscle machine uncrown Mr. O

[3rn]

Ronnie's catching up...

[BiggerTommorow]

Ronnie is the best bodybuilder when it comes to pure bodybuilding. Arnold is the best if you wanna count it all. What he did for bodybuilding and for his own life/career trumps anyone else who stepped on stage ever.

[3rn]

Ronnie is the best bodybuilder when it comes to pure bodybuilding. Arnold is the best if you wanna count it all. What he did for bodybuilding and for his own life/career trumps anyone else who stepped on stage ever.

Ronnie's no doubt the biggest, but he doesn't have the best conditioning.

I think Phil could beat him (despite being smaller).

[DanielEver]

Also Phil will go down as one of the greatest ever by the time he retires imo. His conditioning is on another level...even when compared to other great Mr Olympia champions.

good joke bruh, you should be a comedian

[3rn]

good joke bruh, you should be a comedian

Have you seen the comparison pictures?

[Jammer02xd]

I chose Arnold but it's because I don't like how huge everyone has gotten in the BB world. If I could choose a physique to have it would be his back in the day, no bloated guts just definition and the proportions just looked right without needing to just be MASSIVE.

Just my opinion.

[KevinSorbo]

Ronnie's no doubt the biggest, but he doesn't have the best conditioning.

I think Phil could beat him (despite being smaller).

Are you serious? Ronnie at his most conditioned vs. Phil at his most conditioned..Ronnie wins. Being bigger doesn't mean you're not as conditioned. Ronnie had it all. Why is Phil even in this poll? Choosing only 5 bodybuilders, I don't see how Phill would be qualified to be considered 'best of all time'.

[3rn]

Are you serious? Ronnie at his most conditioned vs. Phil at his most conditioned..Ronnie wins. Being bigger doesn't mean you're not as conditioned. Ronnie had it all. Why is Phil even in this poll? Choosing only 5 bodybuilders, I don't see how Phill would be qualified to be considered 'best of all time'.

Have you seen the comparisons? Phil is considerably better conditioned in every pose.

I chose the 5 bodybuilders with the most Mr Olympia titles.

[Unbiasedfan]

Why is Phil even in this poll?

Ronnie and Lee, tied 8 O's. Arnold, 7 O's. Yates, 6 O's. Phil, 5 O's.

I assume this was the thought process.

[3rn]

Ronnie and Lee, tied 8 O's. Arnold, 7 O's. Yates, 6 O's. Phil, 5 O's.

I assume this was the thought process.

You got it

[HarryFlashman]

Arnold's legs really don't stand up too well in this comparison. Yates looks great. Ronnie is huge. Haney has a massive back. Heath is technically all there but just doesn't stand out to me.

Just some thoughts. I'd choose Arnold but it's a hard choice between him and Ronnie. Prefer Arnold though for some reason.

[Salden]

Have you seen the comparisons? Phil is considerably better conditioned in every pose.
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Are you sure ?

https://goo.gl/images/v1gk0i



https://goo.gl/images/6MsUlD

[3rn]

Are you sure ?

https://goo.gl/images/v1gk0i



https://goo.gl/images/6MsUlD

You have a point on the back double bicep, but that's strong lighting on ronnie's pic. I still think Phil edges him on conditioning (not mass) from the back.

See the attachment when the lighting is equal

[Unbiasedfan]

[3rn]

New Ronnie vs Phil back double bicep comparison attached (latest ronnie pic).

Who looks better in the pose is debatable. But I think Phil's conditioning is slightly better, just my opinion

[KevinSorbo]

New Ronnie vs Phil back double bicep comparison attached (latest ronnie pic).

Who looks better in the pose is debatable. But I think Phil's conditioning is slightly better, just my opinion

you serious? Look at the leg and glute detail, the delt separation. Ronnie's best condition is superior to Phil's best.