I was scrolling through some pictures, and quickly realized that Dennis James' back is amazing. Why have I never noticed it before? Why isn't it more talked about when best back in the IFBB discussion comes up?
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05-08-2007, 04:49 PM #1gone, never to return!
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Dennis James' BACK!!!
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05-08-2007, 04:51 PM #2Registered User
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peeps diss his back because he has "high lats"
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05-08-2007, 04:51 PM #3Banned
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It's like a pretty well known thing that Dennis James is Mr Olympia in every off season and pre contest photo...and then it just never happens on game day
his back is unreal though
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05-08-2007, 04:53 PM #4italian engineering
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his lat insertions are way too high. not his fault but definitely takes away from his physique..so does his distended stomach but thats another story.
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I know that (its the same with Dex) but Dennis' lats are so friggin wide as well!Originally Posted by John Prophet
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05-08-2007, 04:53 PM #6ProudOfYourBoy
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Disturbingly high.Originally Posted by John Prophet
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05-08-2007, 04:57 PM #7gone, never to return!
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I dunno, I always thought higher lats looked better because their generally wider (or easier to get wider) and give the appearance of a smaller waist. Look at this contest pic, he looks awsome!Originally Posted by rocco421
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05-08-2007, 05:05 PM #8italian engineering
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put james' back next to stubbs or coleman and it wont look half as good
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05-08-2007, 05:25 PM #9Registered User
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yes dennis has a good back but his lats are pretty high oh and by the way I think that last one is photoshoped.
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05-08-2007, 05:58 PM #10Registered User
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high lats like his look so much better...makes it look like such a nicer "x-frame"
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05-08-2007, 06:14 PM #11the distended one
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where are his nipples?
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05-08-2007, 07:00 PM #12Great Debater.
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X-frame? Dennis James is a "T".Originally Posted by gettnthere
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05-08-2007, 07:04 PM #13Great Debater.
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I agree. If the Olympia were all of a sudden scheduled 3 weeks early without prior notice, took place in a dimly lit locker room, and each bodybuilder got to pose by himself, DJ's mantle would collapse from all those freakin' Sandows.Originally Posted by -Moores Gym-
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05-08-2007, 07:13 PM #14I agree. I like the look of his high latsOriginally Posted by gettnthere
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05-08-2007, 08:02 PM #15Registered User
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yeah, his lats are kinda high but it doesn't look too bad because of his short torso............either way, that's one wide ass back!!!!!!..........i'm personally a big fan of D.J.
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Cause he never brings it on the day of the contest. He is the only guy who looks better two weeks out than he does on contest day. Something always seems to go wrong with his prep and he just blows it, peaks too soon.Originally Posted by oggie
I was scrolling through some pictures, and quickly realized that Dennis James' back is amazing. Why have I never noticed it before? Why isn't it more talked about when best back in the IFBB discussion comes up?
Idiotic and inconsequential people are still idiotic and inconsequential.
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05-08-2007, 10:12 PM #17Registered User
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I dunno, if you really look at the close-ups of his back, it almost looks like his insertions aren't low at all, but that he does no training whatsoever for the lower lats. Either way, if he could keep his midsection in check, I'd have no problem with him winning some high-level shows, even an Olympia. For that matter, he's got a better midsection than Cutler, who my wife even said "eww, he looks pregnant."
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05-08-2007, 10:18 PM #18$GO HARD$
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05-09-2007, 10:58 AM #19Registered User
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man, if only he deadlifted
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05-09-2007, 11:27 AM #20Keto FTMFW!
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Yeah that must be it.Originally Posted by IronReloadDC 04
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Seriously DJ's lats are just too high. They look great like that in the gym and make an incredible illusion of width, but when compared to the likes of Coleman or Cutler you'll see DJ's lats aren't really THAT wide in comparison, and the fact that Coleman and Cutler actually HAVE lower lats just makes his back look marginal standing in line with the other big boys.
His high lats and his everlasting conditioning issues are what keep him from placing top 3 IMHO.
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05-09-2007, 11:59 AM #21Registered User
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he has high lats so that gives him the 3rd best back in the IFBB...thats still damn good
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05-09-2007, 12:35 PM #22Registered User
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I noticed it a while back too. Its awesome!
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05-09-2007, 12:41 PM #23Banned
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really good back.i think he will put a challenge in 2007 mr 0. and he might win other contestesOriginally Posted by oggie
I was scrolling through some pictures, and quickly realized that Dennis James' back is amazing. Why have I never noticed it before? Why isn't it more talked about when best back in the IFBB discussion comes up?
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05-09-2007, 12:45 PM #24Registered User
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ya, deadlifts are a ****ty exercise, they dont really do much for your back....**** deadlifts, deadlifts are for pussiesOriginally Posted by Uriel_da_man
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05-10-2007, 12:02 PM #25Registered User
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Originally Posted by John Prophet
Seriously. I need therapy now.Originally Posted by danj112
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05-10-2007, 12:15 PM #26Keto FTMFW!
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I'm not saying deadlifts aren't a great exercise, I just found hilarious your statement - you, an amateur like any other of us - assuming that you somehow had the answer to improve the back of an IFBB pro, top 10 in the world, who's been in this for over a decade, which is even funnier considering that:Originally Posted by IronReloadDC 04
1) He does deadlift, I've seen videos of him SLDLing in excess of 500lbs for reps;
2) You somehow suggest deadlifting will fix his high lats, as in they will magically create muscle origins where there are none, a process that only occours in the first few weeks of fetal development.
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05-10-2007, 01:38 PM #27Ladies Love Squat Butt
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05-18-2007, 04:12 PM #28Getting Bigger Each Day.
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Jesus the dude's huge.
Less than 11% bodyfat, and STILL no overly shown abs.
**** genetics lol.
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you disagree??Originally Posted by The_Real_XN
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05-18-2007, 05:24 PM #30Registered User
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Lats too high, never dry/conditioned enough on stage, distended stomach (I know, I know... Ronnie had one but also had crazy arms, crazy legs, and of course a crazy back).
And althought many people in this thread seem to prefer high lats, I prefer lats with low insertions... It can make for a huge, massive appearance.
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