Best Legs in Bodybuilding History?

Testosterone · 05-12-2005, 11:14 AM

Hey guys,

I have made a thread called "Best Arms in Bodybuilding History" on another forum, and it had great results (about 5 pages worth). Although this is a much less spoken about topic, I wanted to ask:

Who do you think had the best legs in bodybuilding history?

Be sure to provide proof (picture) :p.

S.C.

**Sholiz** · 05-12-2005, 11:22 AM

Platz! Hands down, 'nuff said, lights out, show over.

Testosterone · 05-12-2005, 11:52 AM

Oh man, those are some crazy legs. I expected Platz to win this easily, but thought it was worth seeing if there were other opinions.

By the way, we need more pics in this thread lol! Those legs are just too incredible. How does he WALK

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**Trick D** · 05-12-2005, 01:12 PM

Platz, Ronnie has some nice wheels himself though.

**powerman2000** · 05-12-2005, 01:30 PM

Tom Platz gets my vote. Not only huge, but he was truly a squating machine. I have seen a vid of him doing something like 20-25 reps of ass to grass with 500+ lbs. I did 10 reps once with 510 lbs and it almost killed me.

I found the video link

http://s10.invisionfree.com/sleazyfo...p?showtopic=87

**Trick D** · 05-12-2005, 02:28 PM

yeah, i know the video your talking about... he is nuts... but with the wheels he had, his upper body looked terrible... it is unfortunate.

Testosterone · 05-12-2005, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trick D

yeah, i know the video your talking about... he is nuts... but with the wheels he had, his upper body looked terrible... it is unfortunate.

I noticed the same man. Anybody got some full pics of him (including his upper body)?

Ronnie does indeed have some amazingly huge and ripped legs. I have never seen such ripped glutes in my life, its almost disgusting.

Props to these men for their hard work!

Testosterone · 05-12-2005, 02:36 PM

In what years did Platz compete? I know near to nothing about him actually. Maybe some research is due.

**Trick D** · 05-12-2005, 02:41 PM

early 80's i assume.

Competitive Record

1995 Honorary Mr. America - AAU
1987 Detroit Pro Invitational - IFBB, 6th
1986 Mr. Olympia - IFBB, 11th
1985 Mr. Olympia - IFBB, 7th
1984 Mr. Olympia - IFBB, 9th
1982 Mr. Olympia - IFBB, 6th
1981 Mr. Olympia - IFBB, 3rd
1980 World Pro Championships - IFBB, Mr. Universe
1980 Mr. Olympia - IFBB, 8th
1980 Night of Champions - IFBB, 12th
1979 Mr. Olympia - IFBB, 8th Place
1978 World Amateur Championships - IFBB Mr. Universe
1978 Mr. America - AAU, Short, 2nd
1977 Mr. Southeastern USA - AAU
1977 Mr. America - AAU, Short, 2nd
1976 Mr. America - AAU, Short, 3rd
1975 Mr. Michigan - AAU
1974 Junior & Senior State Powerlifting Championships - AAU, 220 Class Champ
1974 Teen Mr. America - AAU, 2nd
1973 Mr. Adonis - AAU
1973 Mr. Ironman - AAU

Here is a few, more on bodybuilders.com

Testosterone · 05-12-2005, 02:49 PM

1986 Mr. Olympia - IFBB, 11th
1985 Mr. Olympia - IFBB, 7th
1984 Mr. Olympia - IFBB, 9th
1982 Mr. Olympia - IFBB, 6th
1981 Mr. Olympia - IFBB, 3rd

Man, that SUCKS! Every year he got worse

. I feel saddened now.

But on a good note, I watched the video of him squatting and it was incredible. For some reason, he looks like a really nice guy too. I wonder what hes up to nowadays.

MotorcityAl · 05-13-2005, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trick D

early 80's i assume.

Competitive Record

1995 Honorary Mr. America - AAU
1987 Detroit Pro Invitational - IFBB, 6th
1986 Mr. Olympia - IFBB, 11th
1985 Mr. Olympia - IFBB, 7th
1984 Mr. Olympia - IFBB, 9th
1982 Mr. Olympia - IFBB, 6th
1981 Mr. Olympia - IFBB, 3rd
1980 World Pro Championships - IFBB, Mr. Universe
1980 Mr. Olympia - IFBB, 8th
1980 Night of Champions - IFBB, 12th
1979 Mr. Olympia - IFBB, 8th Place
1978 World Amateur Championships - IFBB Mr. Universe
1978 Mr. America - AAU, Short, 2nd
1977 Mr. Southeastern USA - AAU
1977 Mr. America - AAU, Short, 2nd
1976 Mr. America - AAU, Short, 3rd
1975 Mr. Michigan - AAU
1974 Junior & Senior State Powerlifting Championships - AAU, 220 Class Champ
1974 Teen Mr. America - AAU, 2nd
1973 Mr. Adonis - AAU
1973 Mr. Ironman - AAU

Here is a few, more on bodybuilders.com

I was at the contest when he won Mr. Michigan in 1975. It was, No Contest. His legs were awesome then.

MotorcityAl · 05-13-2005, 06:24 PM

Paul (Quadzilla) DeMayo has to rank up there. He won the Nationals in '94, and placed 12th at the 1995 Mr. Olympia.

MotorcityAl · 05-13-2005, 06:25 PM

Quadzilla!

Testosterone · 05-13-2005, 06:31 PM

Monstrous legs he has there! Keep 'em coming

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MotorcityAl · 05-13-2005, 06:53 PM

In his early contests, Chris Dickerson (Mr. Olympia 1982) was known as Chris "best legs" Dickerson. Although not huge by todays standards, they were well shaped, cut, and he sported the best calves around (which he said came from playing soccer in his early years).

Testosterone · 05-13-2005, 06:59 PM

Those are incredible in comparison to Arnolds (since they were around the same time)! Ahhh Arnold had sticks for legs...

05-12-2005, 11:14 AM	#1
Testosterone Pro Stature Join Date: May 2005 Location: Probably eating oatmeal Posts: 235 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 6	Best Legs in Bodybuilding History? Hey guys, I have made a thread called "Best Arms in Bodybuilding History" on another forum, and it had great results (about 5 pages worth). Although this is a much less spoken about topic, I wanted to ask: Who do you think had the best legs in bodybuilding history? Be sure to provide proof (picture) :p. S.C.

05-12-2005, 11:22 AM	#2
Sholiz Soldier In Progress Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,431 Recipes: 3 Rep Power: 230	Platz! Hands down, 'nuff said, lights out, show over. __________________ You hear me before you see me, I got King Kong in the trunk

05-12-2005, 01:30 PM	#5
powerman2000 The Old Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,136 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 200	Tom Platz gets my vote. Not only huge, but he was truly a squating machine. I have seen a vid of him doing something like 20-25 reps of ass to grass with 500+ lbs. I did 10 reps once with 510 lbs and it almost killed me. I found the video link http://s10.invisionfree.com/sleazyfo...p?showtopic=87 __________________ Don't forget to periodize Best BP 507 lbs competitive Best Squat 705 lbs competitive Best DL 650 lbs competitive Guns don't kill people, men who come home early do. My workout log http://www.ironmass.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6247 Last edited by powerman2000 : 05-12-2005 at 01:47 PM.

05-13-2005, 06:31 PM	#14
Testosterone Pro Stature Join Date: May 2005 Location: Probably eating oatmeal Posts: 235 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 6	Monstrous legs he has there! Keep 'em coming . __________________ Formerly S.C.

05-13-2005, 06:59 PM	#16
Testosterone Pro Stature Join Date: May 2005 Location: Probably eating oatmeal Posts: 235 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 6	Those are incredible in comparison to Arnolds (since they were around the same time)! Ahhh Arnold had sticks for legs... __________________ Formerly S.C.

05-12-2005, 11:52 AM	#3
Testosterone Pro Stature Join Date: May 2005 Location: Probably eating oatmeal Posts: 235 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 6	Oh man, those are some crazy legs. I expected Platz to win this easily, but thought it was worth seeing if there were other opinions. By the way, we need more pics in this thread lol! Those legs are just too incredible. How does he WALK .

05-12-2005, 02:36 PM	#8
Testosterone Pro Stature Join Date: May 2005 Location: Probably eating oatmeal Posts: 235 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 6	In what years did Platz compete? I know near to nothing about him actually. Maybe some research is due.

05-12-2005, 02:49 PM	#10
Testosterone Pro Stature Join Date: May 2005 Location: Probably eating oatmeal Posts: 235 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 6	1986 Mr. Olympia - IFBB, 11th 1985 Mr. Olympia - IFBB, 7th 1984 Mr. Olympia - IFBB, 9th 1982 Mr. Olympia - IFBB, 6th 1981 Mr. Olympia - IFBB, 3rd Man, that SUCKS! Every year he got worse . I feel saddened now. But on a good note, I watched the video of him squatting and it was incredible. For some reason, he looks like a really nice guy too. I wonder what hes up to nowadays.

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