Can Ronnie reclaim his crown?

britishbulld0g · 05-26-2007, 11:14 PM

I've gotta think it's gonna be tough for the big guy...

It seems a lot of guys win the Sandow for a few consecutive years in a row before the torch gets passed along so to speak...

But do you guys think that Ronnie can come in next year and present a physique that will convince the judges to hand him back the Mr. Olympia title?

Your thoughts please...

**powerman2000** · 05-26-2007, 11:17 PM

Is it possible? Yes.

Is it probable? No.

**Ikaika** · 05-27-2007, 12:51 AM

His symmetry issues became substantially worse at this past Olympia...I don't see him winning again.

**DarkFalcon** · 05-27-2007, 01:55 AM

He's lost his touch but if he can find the heart to do what it takes to win again he probabley could.

**bubba g** · 05-27-2007, 02:04 AM

I don't think so... He obviously has issues.. Chad Nicols says it was a nerve problem, and that it has been taken care of, but the recent pics I have seen of him say otherwise.. one arm is clearly bigger than the other, and his legs are much smaller than they have been... He could get away with the lack of striations in his quads the past because of their massive size, and probably the best quad sweep in bodybuilding history..

Right now he is unsymetrical, his legs are not what they were, his gut seems as big as ever, his lat tear is really obvious now... He went down hill very fast..

**Trick D** · 05-27-2007, 02:17 AM

I see him dropping to 3-5 range and having jay vs. vic for the top spot. It will be interesting. I love ronnie, but I don't see it ever happening again.

**powerman2000** · 05-27-2007, 02:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trick D

I see him dropping to 3-5 range and having jay vs. vic for the top spot. It will be interesting. I love ronnie, but I don't see it ever happening again.

I agree here Trick

Drew1200 · 05-27-2007, 08:14 PM

ronnie's gotten too large.... I dont think he'll ever be able to regain the aesthetic shape he had 4-5 years ago, which is what I think he'd need to make a successful comeback.

he's a legend already, he should retire at the top and give his body a break.

**Ikaika** · 05-28-2007, 02:09 AM

Aside from his symmetry issues, his gut is just completely out of control. I have a major problem with the fact that his gut sticks out past his damn pecs.

**bubba g** · 05-28-2007, 02:41 AM

If he can't get back into shape I hope he doesn't compete in the O... I'd hate to see Big Ron Dropping in the rankings, but if he is worse than last year he won't even get 3rd

He is like an aging prize fighter right now where he is refusing to accept he is not the top dog anymore.. ala Evander Holyfield...

EzyRyder · 06-04-2007, 12:50 PM

He's done, imo.

05-26-2007, 11:14 PM	#1
britishbulld0g Pro Stature Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 147 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 54	Can Ronnie reclaim his crown? I've gotta think it's gonna be tough for the big guy... It seems a lot of guys win the Sandow for a few consecutive years in a row before the torch gets passed along so to speak... But do you guys think that Ronnie can come in next year and present a physique that will convince the judges to hand him back the Mr. Olympia title? Your thoughts please...

05-26-2007, 11:17 PM	#2
powerman2000 The Old Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,281 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 199	Re: Can Ronnie reclaim his crown? Is it possible? Yes. Is it probable? No. __________________ 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

05-27-2007, 12:51 AM	#3
Ikaika resident degen Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,793 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 214	Re: Can Ronnie reclaim his crown? His symmetry issues became substantially worse at this past Olympia...I don't see him winning again. __________________ No supplement can make up for the lack of a strong work ethic.

05-27-2007, 01:55 AM	#4
DarkFalcon I've got a RAGING clue! Join Date: May 2005 Location: dnyc99's cleaning staff Posts: 12,526 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 309	Re: Can Ronnie reclaim his crown? He's lost his touch but if he can find the heart to do what it takes to win again he probabley could.

05-27-2007, 02:04 AM	#5
bubba g Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 3,179 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 178	Re: Can Ronnie reclaim his crown? I don't think so... He obviously has issues.. Chad Nicols says it was a nerve problem, and that it has been taken care of, but the recent pics I have seen of him say otherwise.. one arm is clearly bigger than the other, and his legs are much smaller than they have been... He could get away with the lack of striations in his quads the past because of their massive size, and probably the best quad sweep in bodybuilding history.. Right now he is unsymetrical, his legs are not what they were, his gut seems as big as ever, his lat tear is really obvious now... He went down hill very fast..

05-27-2007, 08:14 PM	#8
Drew1200 Perma-Bulk to 280 Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 779 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 73	Re: Can Ronnie reclaim his crown? ronnie's gotten too large.... I dont think he'll ever be able to regain the aesthetic shape he had 4-5 years ago, which is what I think he'd need to make a successful comeback. he's a legend already, he should retire at the top and give his body a break.

05-28-2007, 02:09 AM	#9
Ikaika resident degen Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,793 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 214	Re: Can Ronnie reclaim his crown? Aside from his symmetry issues, his gut is just completely out of control. I have a major problem with the fact that his gut sticks out past his damn pecs. __________________ No supplement can make up for the lack of a strong work ethic.

05-28-2007, 02:41 AM	#10
bubba g Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 3,179 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 178	Re: Can Ronnie reclaim his crown? If he can't get back into shape I hope he doesn't compete in the O... I'd hate to see Big Ron Dropping in the rankings, but if he is worse than last year he won't even get 3rd He is like an aging prize fighter right now where he is refusing to accept he is not the top dog anymore.. ala Evander Holyfield...

06-04-2007, 12:50 PM	#11
EzyRyder Pro Stature Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 743 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 70	Re: Can Ronnie reclaim his crown? He's done, imo.

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