Anyone notice that Ruhl's back has caught up to Ronnie's and jay's?

**Trick D** · 10-09-2006, 07:15 PM

I don't know if it is just me, but Ruhl's back is wider and has thick as Ronnie's and Jay's. His back double biceps isn't as pretty but he is still wider and has better biceps.

**Trick D** · 10-09-2006, 07:16 PM

Here is the back double biceps.

DJohnson · 10-09-2006, 07:25 PM

Yeah, I'd love to just see Ruhl come in super lean. I think he could easily make top 5.

In Made in Germany he was talking about eating McDonalds and stuff in the offseason. On the other hand in Ronnie's On the Road, Ronnie was talking about only eating chicken and grits in the offseason.

**Ikaika** · 10-09-2006, 07:37 PM

If he can keep his gut under control and bring up his triceps I think he can place much better than he has been. His legs, back, and shoulders are out of this world.

AYung · 10-09-2006, 07:58 PM

He did look great at the Mr.O, thought he should have placed a little higher than 8. He is the most massive guy on stage though, not surprised that his back is bigger than Jay's. But it's quality not quantity, right?

grammo13 · 10-09-2006, 08:04 PM

Ruhl is an alien

**Trick D** · 10-09-2006, 08:50 PM

Bodybuilding is about quality and not quantity, but you can't say ruhl's back lat spread looks bad at all. I think he wins that pose against cutler... I do agree he needs to control the gut and bring up the triceps and hammies.

AYung · 10-09-2006, 09:16 PM

Whats his age anyways? Do you guys think he's a future Olympia?

**Trick D** · 10-09-2006, 09:53 PM

He turns 35 in February. Although he has made improvements, I don't think his genetic potential will reach what judges are looking for. I think he can stay in the top 5 for several years if he keeps gaining.

**Grunt76** · 10-09-2006, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Trick D

Bodybuilding is about quality and not quantity, but you can't say ruhl's back lat spread looks bad at all. I think he wins that pose against cutler... I do agree he needs to control the gut and bring up the triceps and hammies.

I absolutely agree.

SoMdHunter · 10-09-2006, 11:47 PM

Is it just me, or has anyone else noticed that Jay's left calf seems to be "odd" compared to his right? I see it in every back shot I have ever seen. Don't get me wrong, I'm glad Jay won. But I keep seeing that strange looking calf and can't help but wonder why it looks the way it does.

**Grunt76** · 10-10-2006, 12:31 AM

I think it's just you man. :o

**bubba g** · 10-10-2006, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by AYung

He did look great at the Mr.O, thought he should have placed a little higher than 8. He is the most massive guy on stage though, not surprised that his back is bigger than Jay's. But it's quality not quantity, right?

Look at all the guys ahead of him.. It was a tough contest. I could not place him higher than he did... He did look the best he has in a while, but has some obvious flaws..

He can't bring up his triceps.. that is genetic.. because he benches some serious weight, and they don't grow...

**Ikaika** · 10-10-2006, 01:16 AM

it boggles the mind...i'd imagine with all the GH, IGF, and who knows what else he's on that he'd be able to make his triceps grow. We can only hope.

Regardless of his physique, I like the way he hams it up for the crowd and always seems to be a showman. He will always have fans due to how he presents himself both on and off the stage. Jay may make good faces when he poses, but when he finishes his routine he has about as much personality as a piece of tofu.

**Fitnfirm** · 10-10-2006, 05:11 AM

I think Ruhl is pretty awesome, I think he gets overlooked though

**bubba g** · 10-10-2006, 05:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Fitnfirm

I think Ruhl is pretty awesome, I think he gets overlooked though

Part of it is he uses a lot of synthol. Other pros have said Ruhl is a big abuser of it. His biceps, shoulders, and traps to me look like they are holding some oil.
I think the judges penalize him for it...

hybridx · 10-10-2006, 10:08 PM

Synthol at the Olympia level? Is that common?

10-09-2006, 07:25 PM	#3
DJohnson IMPC Contestant Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,038 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 50	Yeah, I'd love to just see Ruhl come in super lean. I think he could easily make top 5. In Made in Germany he was talking about eating McDonalds and stuff in the offseason. On the other hand in Ronnie's On the Road, Ronnie was talking about only eating chicken and grits in the offseason. __________________ Age: 21 Height: 5'10.5" Mar, 2001: 135lbs @ ~14% Nov, 2004: 245lbs @ ~40% Feb, 2006: 188lbs @ 20.1% - Hydrostatic Tested Dec, 2006: 168lbs @ 5.5% - 7 Point Caliper Tested BULKING FOR A LONG TIME NOW Long Term Goal: Over 200lbs @ 8%

10-09-2006, 07:37 PM	#4
Ikaika resident degen Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,843 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 220	If he can keep his gut under control and bring up his triceps I think he can place much better than he has been. His legs, back, and shoulders are out of this world. __________________ No supplement can make up for the lack of a strong work ethic.

10-09-2006, 07:58 PM	#5
AYung IMPC Contestant Join Date: May 2005 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Canada Posts: 2,285 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 41	He did look great at the Mr.O, thought he should have placed a little higher than 8. He is the most massive guy on stage though, not surprised that his back is bigger than Jay's. But it's quality not quantity, right? __________________ Clean Bulking Journal http://www.ironmass.com/showthread.php?t=9546 Max Lifts Bench: 155 x 6 Deadlift: 315 x 6 Squat: 245 x 6 1 Rep Max Lifts Bench: 180 - Tested Deadlift: 365 - Tested Squat: 285 - Estimated TOTAL: 831 @ 156lbs Eddie Guerrero (1967-2005, R.I.P.) You'll always be loved and remembered.

10-09-2006, 09:16 PM	#8
AYung IMPC Contestant Join Date: May 2005 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Canada Posts: 2,285 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 41	Whats his age anyways? Do you guys think he's a future Olympia? __________________ Clean Bulking Journal http://www.ironmass.com/showthread.php?t=9546 Max Lifts Bench: 155 x 6 Deadlift: 315 x 6 Squat: 245 x 6 1 Rep Max Lifts Bench: 180 - Tested Deadlift: 365 - Tested Squat: 285 - Estimated TOTAL: 831 @ 156lbs Eddie Guerrero (1967-2005, R.I.P.) You'll always be loved and remembered.

10-09-2006, 11:47 PM	#11
SoMdHunter Pro Stature Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: In my treestand Posts: 377 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 6	Is it just me, or has anyone else noticed that Jay's left calf seems to be "odd" compared to his right? I see it in every back shot I have ever seen. Don't get me wrong, I'm glad Jay won. But I keep seeing that strange looking calf and can't help but wonder why it looks the way it does. __________________ Vegetarian - ancient Indian term for bad hunter.

10-09-2006, 08:04 PM	#6
grammo13 Amateur Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 90 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 3	Ruhl is an alien

10-10-2006, 01:16 AM	#14
Ikaika resident degen Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,843 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 220	it boggles the mind...i'd imagine with all the GH, IGF, and who knows what else he's on that he'd be able to make his triceps grow. We can only hope. Regardless of his physique, I like the way he hams it up for the crowd and always seems to be a showman. He will always have fans due to how he presents himself both on and off the stage. Jay may make good faces when he poses, but when he finishes his routine he has about as much personality as a piece of tofu. __________________ No supplement can make up for the lack of a strong work ethic.

10-10-2006, 05:11 AM	#15
Fitnfirm Spanky Doodle ! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Muscle Land Posts: 1,821 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 47	I think Ruhl is pretty awesome, I think he gets overlooked though

10-10-2006, 10:08 PM	#17
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