Best conditioning - Is it too close to call between Dorian and Ronnie?

[wala]

Both came in excellent condition on many occasions.. But who wins?

Some pics to get started

[flangmasterj]

Ronald McColeman.

[TheJizzle]

I really like Dorian, but he simply cant touch this:

[ONYDO]

You mean who had better condition only ? or who would win at best condition ?

[flangmasterj]

You mean who had better condition only ? or who would win at best condition ?

Just say Ronnie.

[TTimmerman]

coleman had some crazy glute genetics (mass/insertion and fat storage wise)

other than that coleman had some crazy genetics for just about everything else

[spamy]

Just say Ronnie.

Your dislike of Dorian is overcomed only by the love for Heath

[boyoboyo]

Ronnie obviously wins in the glute and ham area, but he didnt really have that dry look that dorian had, its stirations vs graininess.

[KevinSorbo]

Its not too close to call...Ronnie had better conditioning.. Dorian just looks like he has conditioning close to coleman because 90's lighting was better. In the 90s the lighting was better but the conditioning was not. everyone thinks the 90s guys were better conditioned lol.

[spamy]

Its not too close to call...Ronnie had better conditioning.. Dorian just looks like he has conditioning close to coleman because 90's lighting was better. In the 90s the lighting was better but the conditioning was not. everyone thinks the 90s guys were better conditioned lol.

First the quality of the pics today is better, now lighting was better in the past, what next? Oh wait, maybe increased dosages of diuretics in the past that led to some deaths, kidney transplants, bad cramps on stage, premature retirements compared to the decades before...

[KevinSorbo]

First the quality of the pics today is better, now lighting was better in the past, what next? Oh wait, maybe increased dosages of diuretics in the past that led to some deaths, kidney transplants, bad cramps on stage, premature retirements compared to the decades before...

not really its pretty much the lighting. diuretics are still around. When you see 90's pics in lighting similar to what is used today, you will see the conditioning is not better than today. Striated glutes were not that common even guys like Levrone and Ray were not super shredded at most contests. Conditioning improved in the 2000s. Ronnie had pretty much the best conditioning ever, and guys like '09 Cutler or this year's Phil Heath are better conditioned than most 90's competitors. Striated glutes are more common nowadays.

[featureless]

dorian

[flangmasterj]

Your dislike of Dorian is overcomed only by the love for Heath

This is true.

Still, this does not dictate my decision.


Spamy you've posted twice already yet you haven't given us your choice.

[wala]

You mean who had better condition only ? or who would win at best condition ?

Wouldn't that give the same answer either way?

[ONYDO]

Wouldn't that give the same answer either way?

nope Im my opinion Ron would win even is his condition is a lil bit worse than Dorians.

[red_cat]

Coleman had striations on top of his striations. Hands down the winner.

[spamy]

not really its pretty much the lighting. diuretics are still around. When you see 90's pics in lighting similar to what is used today, you will see the conditioning is not better than today. Striated glutes were not that common even guys like Levrone and Ray were not super shredded at most contests. Conditioning improved in the 2000s. Ronnie had pretty much the best conditioning ever, and guys like '09 Cutler or this year's Phil Heath are better conditioned than most 90's competitors. Striated glutes are more common nowadays.

I don't know man, the 2010 and 2011 Arnold Classic lighting is as good as it gets, you could see every fiber and vein on these guys.

This is true.

Still, this does not dictate my decision.


Spamy you've posted twice already yet you haven't given us your choice.

It's close between 1999 Ronnie and 1996 Dorian German GP, but I'll go with Dorian's thinner skin and more dryness (maybe more diuretics were involved too)

nope Im my opinion Ron would win even is his condition is a lil bit worse than Dorians.

Yep, Ronnie won thanks to his sheer size not because he was the most conditioned, proportioned or symmetrical guy on stage.

[Mecklenburg]

Condition: Dorian.clear winner
Overall: Ronnie

[Dietze2]

I really like Dorian, but he simply cant touch this:

Now that's conditioning

[DavisForman]

Ronnie Coleman.

[Carlitom]

Gotta go with Ronnie on this one.

[tryin2gethuge10]

Ronnie Coleman

[Iceman1981]

Ronnie has better conditioning in:

Delts
Chest
Arms
Quads
Hams
Glutes

Dorian has better conditioning in:

Back
Abs
Calves

I'll give the overall edge to Ronnie.

[buckeye185]

i don't like to use this word, but i'd say that picture is as close to perfection as it gets

[asbrus]

D0rian by far.

[andymuscle88]

Oh gee let me think for a minute here.....hmmm

RONNIE

[pulltheplug]

lol troll thread. Dorian is unmatched in conditioning. every single contest he came in superb conditioning. ronnie's best for conditioning is 98 and 2001. the only thing ronnie has over dorian is a big ass that is shredded. i lol'd.

[Gorky88]

lol troll thread. Dorian is unmatched in conditioning. every single contest he came in superb conditioning. ronnie's best for conditioning is 98 and 2001. the only thing ronnie has over dorian is a big ass that is shredded. i lol'd.

it is very good that you lol d pulltheplug. Your insight is truly appreciated. Good luck with your trolling skills in 2012 bro.

[wala]

Remember, this has nothing to do with who's the better bber or who has the best back.. Simply conditioning.

I agree with almost all opinions and that's why when I think about it overall, it's hard to actually pick a clear winner.. Therefore, it's a close call IMO.

[pulltheplug]

Remember, this has nothing to do with who's the better bber or who has the best back.. Simply conditioning.

I agree with almost all opinions and that's why when I think about it overall, it's hard to actually pick a clear winner.. Therefore, it's a close call IMO.

exactly. Dorian wins all 3.