1983 NPC National Heavyweight Champions

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  • 1. Bob Paris, 2. Rory Leidelmeyer, 3. Mike Christian, 4. Matt Mendenhall, 5. Rich Gaspari

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  • @cebukid70
    @cebukid70 3 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    Seriously this lineup looks better than many of today's IFBB pro shows...... mass with class

  • @steerpike66
    @steerpike66 8 ปีที่แล้ว +289

    Rory grabs Paris's arm and raises it. Now THAT is how a gentleman takes second place.

    • @cdubb2447
      @cdubb2447 8 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      1.Leidelmeyer
      2.Paris
      3.Gaspari
      4.Christian
      5.Mendenhall

    • @luisduran762
      @luisduran762 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Chazbot fu

    • @JoeWeider
      @JoeWeider  5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      That's true sportmanship!

    • @kaioh1384
      @kaioh1384 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Bob Paris gay?

    • @JoeWeider
      @JoeWeider  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@kaioh1384 Yes.

  • @ColJochen
    @ColJochen 10 ปีที่แล้ว +125

    Bob Paris had an unbelievable physique. Good for you Bob. Rory also has a great physique, this was very close.

    • @OFFSHOREDOUG
      @OFFSHOREDOUG 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Actually though Rory had won this. What I would give for a body like that?!

    • @anthonyvenegas8299
      @anthonyvenegas8299 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      See Rory arms ,full

  • @cebukid70
    @cebukid70 5 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    WOW, Rory Leidelmeyer looked fantastic!! It's a travesty that he never got his pro card.

  • @jerrybarbender9987
    @jerrybarbender9987 6 ปีที่แล้ว +125

    I know it's a cliche but sometimes the "good old days" really were the good old days.

    • @timmyasikin3953
      @timmyasikin3953 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Absolutely.....I agreed

    • @fitzgeraldanthony9333
      @fitzgeraldanthony9333 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      It's not cliché. Not in this case. These TRULY WERE the good old days.
      Aesthetically pleasing physiques with proper mass in balance that looked attainable and most of all they looked healthy. Yes they used gear too but nowhere near the level these grotesque, misshapen and distended belly monsters look like now do.

    • @maniacalmadness5419
      @maniacalmadness5419 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      What an awesome line up.

    • @bigwig2659
      @bigwig2659 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@fitzgeraldanthony9333 attainable??? Wtf r u talking about? People in 1983 thought these guys were the freaks, no different to today. The only bb to have an attainable physique was sandow lol

    • @maniacalmadness5419
      @maniacalmadness5419 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bigwig2659 you do have a valid point 👍🏻✝️

  • @bigmacdaddy1234
    @bigmacdaddy1234 6 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Bob and Rory were both amazing. Possibly the two best physiques of that era.

    • @trex9368
      @trex9368 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Agreed along with Francis Benfatto! My TOP 3.

  • @hexum7
    @hexum7 8 ปีที่แล้ว +136

    Bodybuilding heavyweights who look human?????
    How can this be?

    • @RockstahRolln
      @RockstahRolln 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      +hexum7 haha! Good point! Who would've thunk it :)

    • @jpscharged
      @jpscharged 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      1983!!! Year I was born. And bodybuilding went downhill from there.

    • @tlig
      @tlig 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@jpscharged I blame you then.

    • @z1ggyn124
      @z1ggyn124 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@tlig lol you're crazy lol

    • @dominicward1812
      @dominicward1812 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Z1ggy N
      All crazy lmao 😂
      🇮🇪☘️🇮🇪☘️🇮🇪

  • @jadezee6316
    @jadezee6316 7 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    these guys remind us how great BB used to be.
    amazing bodies.
    all attractive no huge guts oil etc

  • @great456789
    @great456789 5 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    This was back when bodybuilders looked like bodybuilders.

  • @highviewseeker5415
    @highviewseeker5415 7 ปีที่แล้ว +131

    Mike thought it was a upper body-only contest and got upset when he found out they judge the legs too lmao

    • @erickelley4429
      @erickelley4429 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      yep he should have did some more front squats and calf raises cant win the show with an incredible upper but then weak legs. he realized that in his later years tho and started placing better

    • @timmyasikin3953
      @timmyasikin3953 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      True...he is got chicken leg.....hehehe

    • @olderthanyoucali8512
      @olderthanyoucali8512 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      His calf weakness was Genetic, and they never even came close to the competitions lower leg development! Yet he was awarded wins over men who possessed bodies with none of his flaws.

    • @blackhercules1753
      @blackhercules1753 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@olderthanyoucali8512 Mike
      Christian was a phenomenal bodybuilder. He wasn't blessed with great calf genetics but he went on to have a better career than Bob and Rory through hard work and perseverance.

    • @wreese37
      @wreese37 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@blackhercules1753 Both Mike and Rich Gaspari got their redemption at the end. 👏🏾

  • @pediatrapaola
    @pediatrapaola 8 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    both rory and paris were fabolous here ,not easy to decide .

  • @ohadams8008
    @ohadams8008 8 ปีที่แล้ว +163

    To give Gaspari and Mendenhall lower position than Mike "no legs" christian is a national tragedy and his response is even more pathetic. What else did he expect?

    • @federicosanchez7791
      @federicosanchez7791 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Hahaha Mike "no legs" 🤣 Christian

    • @anabolicstephen8387
      @anabolicstephen8387 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      tell that to arnold lmao,won all his olympias having arguably the worst set of wheel on the olympia stage

    • @Thatcardude207
      @Thatcardude207 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@anabolicstephen8387 He was a hell better than this man.

    • @Danny-uz9zb
      @Danny-uz9zb 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@anabolicstephen8387 Spoken like a true horse's ass! Granted, Arnold's legs were small and soft at the 1980 Olympia. That being said, people always equate Arnold's leg development to the '75 Olympia. Look at his legs at the '73 & '74 Olympias. His legs were huge and cut.

    • @Retics
      @Retics 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Don't let the pictures fool you.. Christian was leaps and bounds better than Gaspari

  • @docadams2012
    @docadams2012 9 ปีที่แล้ว +199

    Why is Mike Christian getting upset? with his chicken legs he should feel lucky he got playing above Mendenhall and Gaspari.

    • @tawneyport1213
      @tawneyport1213 9 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Oh adams totally agree ....he was lucky even to place with such weak quad and calf development ,,,

    • @JakeJarmel
      @JakeJarmel 9 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      +Oh adams Gotta remember, most of these guys have egos that are just as inflated as their muscles. Each one thinks he is the best thing to hit that stage and that they have absolutely no flaws in their physique at the time of the contest. Combine this with all the steroids they take and I'm surprised Mike Christain didn't go into a roid rage over 3rd place. Gaspari looked pissed as well. Christian & Gaspari don't realize their physiques' have flaws that prevent them from winning that top spot.

    • @docadams2012
      @docadams2012 9 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Miller Thyme true

    • @jasonstewart1564
      @jasonstewart1564 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I'm sure the judges were racist

    • @Jeffplsgo
      @Jeffplsgo 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      +Miller Thyme what complete bullshit. Stop spewing things that are complete lies you ignorant fuck

  • @kenwolf6334
    @kenwolf6334 10 ปีที่แล้ว +111

    Rory Leidelmeyer and Matt Mendenhall never got their pro cards. Absolutely ridiculous when you look at pro bodybuilders competing today.

    • @kevindugard9919
      @kevindugard9919 10 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Especially considering their Palumbo guts.

    • @SApcGUY
      @SApcGUY 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Lol they are handing out pro cards like flyers out these days.

    • @tommyvette969
      @tommyvette969 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Well rory was INVOLVED with Mexican gangs and mendenhall got very sick and backed off.

    • @blackhercules1753
      @blackhercules1753 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      5th place Rich Gaspari and poor sport Mike Christian arguably had the worst genetics on stage, but had more drive and greater success in the sport as professionals.

    • @ciarahall5402
      @ciarahall5402 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tommyvette969 Rory is half black

  • @Danny-uz9zb
    @Danny-uz9zb 8 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Christian thought it was an "Upper Body Only" contest. He not only had small calves, but his thighs especially his hamstrings were weak.

  • @juanprc10
    @juanprc10 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Bob Paris’ standing relaxed pose is phenomenal.

    • @AWiz-lx8lh
      @AWiz-lx8lh 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That Literally Was The Difference Maker! In Relaxed Pose, Rory Could Not Compare With That Perfection. It Was Like Standing Next To a Dam Michael Angelo Statue! You Can Visibly See It! If You Take The Relaxed Pose Out Of It, It’s Dead Even!

  • @oldskool7300
    @oldskool7300 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Bodybuilding at its finest ....maybe just my age but I feel it has never been as good ....yes am old ...forgive me, nothing stays the same I realise that ....still love MY sport !!!

  • @peterlampropoulos3505
    @peterlampropoulos3505 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Bob truly had the perfect body. And timeless proportions.

  • @arnasonadam8067
    @arnasonadam8067 10 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    Great physiques. Mike christian being the loser that he is. Always.

  • @ravsinghrajput2105
    @ravsinghrajput2105 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Mike Christian should have been 6th with that no leg days...lol
    Wait a minute there were only 5 guys on the stage... What the heck I would still give him the sixth place 😂🤣😂

  • @elraes1387
    @elraes1387 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Bob and Lory....two of the Best Aesthetic all time!!!!!

  • @JohnDoe-wi6mr
    @JohnDoe-wi6mr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Its so weird to see these guys compared to what happened through the late 90s and 2000s. These guys are huge, but because they are proportional, from a distance they look like fairly big ripped guys. Up close they were massive

    • @blueicydasani4543
      @blueicydasani4543 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      They're clearly massive, but their size just doesn't compare to the more modern era. It's real difficult to combine the current size with aesthetics

  • @shannonmonroe5873
    @shannonmonroe5873 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    How Mike Christian thinks he got screwed is beyond me he had at that time some glaring leg weakness and other than his most muscular was lost in the top 5. 3rd place was a gift.

    • @JerkVegas86
      @JerkVegas86 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      His legs were pretty good I thought

    • @shannonmonroe5873
      @shannonmonroe5873 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JerkVegas86 Later on bro he brought up his legs and they were top level but not at this stage. I think there are some vids on youtube of the comparisons at prejudging and you can clearly see that his legs are at this stage lacking.

  • @alexgomez2
    @alexgomez2 12 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    This video dates the times when it wasn't about sheer size but grace and proportion. Maybe Bob Paris was the last of the great amazing and proportionate bodybuilders of all times.

  • @evilqtip7098
    @evilqtip7098 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    1st. Rory Leidelmeyer
    2nd. Bob Paris
    3rd Rich Gaspari
    4th Mike Christian
    5th

  • @kwak76
    @kwak76 10 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    no roid gut that you find today..I prefer the these bodybuilders than today

    • @xivwords5448
      @xivwords5448 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      John Kwak they’re Practically natty. 500 mg at most

    • @RyanMcIntyre
      @RyanMcIntyre 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The gut isn't caused by test, it's a result of the HGH and insane offseason bulking. And you're a fool thinking these guys weren't pinning.

    • @lendrury2771
      @lendrury2771 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RyanMcIntyre of course they were and quite heavily
      I did it myself for years but the look was still aesthetic and appealing to the eye and the conditioning was better

    • @RyanMcIntyre
      @RyanMcIntyre 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lendrury2771 I wasn't disputing the look as being ideal, I was pointing out 2 things to the first two posters in this thread, that test isn't the main cause the freakish issues today's mass monsters have, and that bodybuilders have always been on gear, it's ignorant to assume otherwise.

    • @bigwig2659
      @bigwig2659 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Roids dont cause guts please stfu

  • @jayantadas3094
    @jayantadas3094 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like this era of bodybuilding,nice anatomy with chisel shape physic👌👌👌

  • @weotalks2810
    @weotalks2810 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The GOOD OLE DAYS...RORY STILL LOOKS GREAT 2DAY

  • @isildur101
    @isildur101 12 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    What tremendous physiques they all had! It's ironic that the 5th place finisher here (Gaspari) had by far the greatest success in the pro ranks. It's a shame that Rory and Matt never made it to the pros - amazing physiques but they just never seemed able to put it all together for those pro cards.....

  • @stind1299
    @stind1299 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Very difficult call between Rory Leidelmeyer and Bob Paris. I prefer the more heavily muscled but beautiful Leidelmeyer physique and admire his good grace. Paris had a slimmer waist and is more charismatic than the brooding Leidelmeyer which makes a difference to the judges.

  • @craigwood2310
    @craigwood2310 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bob at his finest

  • @maxmarshal2523
    @maxmarshal2523 14 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    WHAT a LINEUP!!!

  • @starforcefighter
    @starforcefighter 9 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Mike Christian 3rd place finisher with his Eddie Murphy voice was pissed off as hell-lol

  • @davidselawsky6620
    @davidselawsky6620 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    All look better than todays pros. Balanced

  • @skycorrigan6511
    @skycorrigan6511 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Outstanding hair all around

  • @ColJochen
    @ColJochen 12 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Mike Christian looked like he wanted to throw that trophy and then walk off-stage.
    I remember being a teenager when these guys were pro's....truly legendary physiques....
    They all look fantastic..all having incredibly full and rounded muscle bellies. Great symmetry, etc.

  • @heathweather5995
    @heathweather5995 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow looking better than today's big stomach bodybuilders.

  • @39Hundred
    @39Hundred 12 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Mike Christian was probably saying to himself, "They didn't choose me cause I'm black. The judges were racist!".
    Not realizing that his legs needed a lot of work.

    • @ghuff31
      @ghuff31 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      no. he thought he was big enough and that walking around the gym in a tank top getting validation from fans proved it. he was wrong. Just like you.

    • @abepaulx
      @abepaulx 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I guess black bodybuilders matter

    • @RickCarter-kb6vp
      @RickCarter-kb6vp 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      This was early in Mike’s career he went on to have a pretty successful pro career much more so then Matt or Rory who never even got their pro cards ...

  • @Jacob-ud9fe
    @Jacob-ud9fe 8 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Mike Christian had no legs...

  • @walkthrough1234
    @walkthrough1234 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Carved out of perfection, even classic division bodybuilders of modern times don’t look as complete , maybe bigger yes but not as complete or close to perfection.

    • @sumitd500
      @sumitd500 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes its the athletic look

  • @Naturalhit
    @Naturalhit 10 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    That's how bodybuilding should be judge, on package rather than just mass.

    • @pngo2017
      @pngo2017 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's called Mr. Olympia Men's Physique.

    • @Masterofmonotony
      @Masterofmonotony 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      sloppiexx Its called no fucking calves, thats what its called!

    • @huss03
      @huss03 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      elmohasaposse Who's got no calves?

    • @Masterofmonotony
      @Masterofmonotony 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Huxxy The major part of Physique competitors, nor legs since they dont have to show them. Alot of them do have nice calves and legs but even more so doesn't.

    • @huss03
      @huss03 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I agree with you that these days many guys at the top level have weak calves...it's quite common amongst black bodybuilders who have high calf insertions. But there are exceptions...

  • @sdarms111doug9
    @sdarms111doug9 8 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Christian was great... but he needed to look at his own calves before he starts crying.

  • @AndySaenz
    @AndySaenz 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Gaspari, the founder of a sports nutrition empire, came in 5th place here! That’s astonishing!

    • @dquinn8344
      @dquinn8344 ปีที่แล้ว

      Matt Mendenhall did not reach his best at this point (but was astonishing later)...Gaspari looked better than Matt in 83...

  • @dinaminzer
    @dinaminzer หลายเดือนก่อน

    These contestants were excellent! All cared fit shape with a great development!

  • @hughw2377
    @hughw2377 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Phenomenal physique by all especially Bob!

  • @randystevens6302
    @randystevens6302 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    you can't compare today's disgusting walking drug stores to these men. great symmetry, classic lines.

  • @chevychase
    @chevychase 10 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Mike Christian acted like a 3 year old when they announced that he got 3rd place. Did he ever apologize for his embarrassing behavior seen here?

  • @etamsanbary659
    @etamsanbary659 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A sight to be seen , 80's era!

    • @z1ggyn124
      @z1ggyn124 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I miss 80s

  • @ajwoodall31
    @ajwoodall31 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You know that trophy girl had absolutely no complaints getting to kiss all those bodybuilders

  • @ajjay5967
    @ajjay5967 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    beautiful men. I think old school bodybuilders are great

  • @Naturalhit
    @Naturalhit 11 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I assure you, sir, he didn't compare to other competitors. He wrote about this in his book "Gorilla Suit." He wrote numerous letters to Joe to do drug testing on the pro levels and Joe who promised to clean up the sport fired back at him. It's a good read.

  • @IMDOC78
    @IMDOC78 9 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Why did Christian complain? He had no legs

    • @mrlafayette1964
      @mrlafayette1964 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +IMDOC78 pause at :39, his upper body wasnt even close either..shallow chest,smaller arms etc

  • @garrison6863
    @garrison6863 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a contest this was, with Gaspari in fifth and Mendenhall fourth. Rory looked excellent here.

  • @jamesh1369
    @jamesh1369 8 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Rory had the best combination of size, shape, and symmetry by far. Paris only won this because he was dryer.

    • @hrldsjR
      @hrldsjR 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +Arch Stanton Condition also

    • @jamesh1369
      @jamesh1369 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Looks like Rory was holding a little water, Paris was harder. But I still much prefer Rory's physique, much fuller muscle bellies. Paris looked flat in comparison.

    • @jordiaralleida9857
      @jordiaralleida9857 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      hard to decide, but Bob is sexier i would say. Both are great.

  • @johnlatour1156
    @johnlatour1156 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Rory and Bob both look amazing, as did the others. That would not be an easy competition to judge. Getting back to the top two, it could have gone either way, but Bob won because he has slightly better genetics. He looks like he was put together by a computer and if you add that to his conditioning and overall balance he was the best choice. Even though Matt and Rory never went on to be pros, most people that know anything about bodybuilding know who they are because they both had such awesome physiques.

  • @andyw.8893
    @andyw.8893 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love the boo’s when Mike threw a strop

  • @Naturalhit
    @Naturalhit 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    You have a good point there. EVen though Bob didn't use it in large amounts like others did nevertheless he did use it. I used to workout at Gold's from the late 80's to early 90's. I met Mike, Troy, Tony P., and Kevin L, but not Bob. Where do you workout now?

  • @davidringo4672
    @davidringo4672 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Look at all that headful of hair! Wow, these guys were actually attractive overall.

  • @OfficialLorenzoBon
    @OfficialLorenzoBon 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Bob Paris Best ever❤

  • @StanBennet
    @StanBennet 14 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    @altratronic When I read your comment, I went back and watched this again. You are absolutely right. Was his ego so inflated that he couldn't see it?

  • @SnuffDizz
    @SnuffDizz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bob Paris has always been an icon of the perfect physique for me but i have to say this Rory guy also outstanding with thick round muscle bellies in all areas, plus i like how he shows off his calves against no legs sour grapes mike.

  • @robertbaum1184
    @robertbaum1184 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Glad to find someone who recognized Pillow. I hope that this message wasn't an intrusion. I was a fan of her.

  • @Alkazone5
    @Alkazone5 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    All these comments comparing with today's bb. Literally these kinds of physique is still seen but in Men's physique class

  • @1978rharris
    @1978rharris 11 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Yeah, man. I think Bob deserved this victory, totally! I think Mike's reaction to his placement show's real poor sportsmanship and disrespect to his fellow competitors! Besides, and quite rightly so, someone said that Mike's legs definately need more work. Proportion was out. Hence third place.He shoulda shown a bit more dignity in defeat.

  • @Sloppify
    @Sloppify 9 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Bob and Rory have very similar physiques.

    • @ryk1265
      @ryk1265 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Sloppify I beg to differ, Bob and Matt has similar shape, symmetry and stature.

    • @FeroxAmarokk
      @FeroxAmarokk 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Very similar ... no but very close in a certain aspect yes ... rory and bob was the best artistic poser ever ... with Frank zane they are for me the holy trinity of symmetry, aesthetics and posing they had a way to make there body look so right without looking that they're even trying hahaha xD... they didn't need to be freakishly big ... the proportion where perfect and the posing with athleticism and arts was so great at that time ... Rory, Bob and Frank were all mr.olympia in there own right.

  • @jeromehansen3969
    @jeromehansen3969 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, all favourites

  • @JollyDeacs11
    @JollyDeacs11 13 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bob Paris is very similar to Frank Zane. Both intelligent, both classy and both with amazing symmatry. I am very impressed with what the male physic should look like. I am amazed that freakish size and bulk would eventually win out over proportion. Bob looked the best of al of them. Take another look at the beginning of the video when all five are lined up.

  • @billybarnett2846
    @billybarnett2846 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is when I first got into bodybuilding.

  • @dmantbo
    @dmantbo 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Totally agree with this comment. Mike Christian legs lack sweep. I think the placings were decent overall. If Anything, Gaspari should have placed higher.

  • @drock1234567890
    @drock1234567890 13 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Rory must relive this often!!!....so close!!

  • @maxdream2178
    @maxdream2178 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Incredible class

  • @kunogunther1803
    @kunogunther1803 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Paris reminds me of Steve Reeves

  • @AWiz-lx8lh
    @AWiz-lx8lh 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    1) Paris 2) Leidelmeyer 3) Mendenhall 4) No Leg Development Christian 5) Gaspari. Nightmare Judging for 1ST. 2 of the best Physiques in History... Basically it comes down to a preference between the 2. As much as I like Rory, to be fair, I'd probably flip a coin!!!

  • @barrydonnachie1296
    @barrydonnachie1296 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What an Era! Was very close though 👍💪

  • @Themistoklis94
    @Themistoklis94 13 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    perfectly, this is what i wanna look like !
    Respekt guys !

  • @robertpolanco1973
    @robertpolanco1973 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well, well, well. Beautiful men. Beautiful muscles. And that is just a compliment.

    • @robertpolanco1973
      @robertpolanco1973 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +steroidsR4losers Good advice, but are you like against bodybuilding? Or are you just dispensing advice?

    • @dreamerttvell4148
      @dreamerttvell4148 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      steroidsR4losers even if you take steroids you will never be on their level.

  • @italpeel
    @italpeel 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a line up! Gaspari came fifth yet had the most success. Would have been great to have seen Matt and Rory in the pro ranks.

  • @sergeshow4292
    @sergeshow4292 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    i cant believe it's almost 40 years ago, goshhh

  • @Hercquelee
    @Hercquelee 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I train at Anytime Fitness in Rancho Cucamonga now. I am still in decent shape but it gets harder as we age. It was really cool to exchange a pleasant conversation about bodybuilding.with you. A lot of times people just argue about things, so this was cool. If I could have anyone's physique, it would Paris's. Just the sheer aesthetic quality he displayed is still number one in any era.

  • @sunny6692
    @sunny6692 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If this is today Olympia Bob will have placed last
    As nowadays they focus more on mass than aesthetic

  • @MonteMolencamp
    @MonteMolencamp 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    And to think 5th place winner Rich Gaspari was the most successful out of these five!

  • @ShreddedWheat305
    @ShreddedWheat305 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Back in the day when symmetry and good size mattered. Congrats to Bob Paris. Sad for Matt M. as later in life he became my trainer....just couldn't get ripped enough.

  • @russclark2496
    @russclark2496 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Roy won. Christians sulking n pouting never gets old.

  • @JPLooney
    @JPLooney 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    And this is the pure essence of quality over quantity!

  • @garethjudd5840
    @garethjudd5840 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I still have Bob Paris book Beyond Built from 1991.

  • @mxylpx
    @mxylpx 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bob Paris and Rory Leidelmeyer both equally great (Man, could you imagine a wrestling match between these two guys on pay-per-view?) Gaspari should have been upped a grade as he is excellent and unsung hero.

  • @mikemongo928
    @mikemongo928 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Damn they where in good shape

  • @denysshnayderman9882
    @denysshnayderman9882 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    #he was & is a genius & a very creative soul
    ^BRAVEHEART Robert Clark BOB PARIS^ - The really strong men
    👊🖤👊unforgotten👏👏👏2021 // Greetings from germany
    His physique + his aesthetic soul & his unbelieveble posing talent = obviously:
    UNIQUE & absolutely Unforgettable:
    Mr.Robert Clark BOB PARIS
    🎯👌♾❕💯👑🔝🔱🔥✊⚠️🆒️💎👍❗⚡💣💥👊👊👊👊👊👊👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🤝

  • @sippingtea6055
    @sippingtea6055 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Imagine that, old chicken legs and baby calves being a bad sport.

  • @crush42mash6
    @crush42mash6 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well brings lotta memories back, when bodybuilders or heavy weights at like 190 pounds.

  • @DragonGP
    @DragonGP 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Mike Christian never understood that he had no legs. He was lucky to place as high as he did. Poor sport.

  • @jasonnester9514
    @jasonnester9514 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bunch of queens

  • @Naturalhit
    @Naturalhit 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    I don't know why anybody would take this too seriously. There are far more important things in life. That's cool you live in Rancho. I live in Corona and I train at Fitness 19. There's going to be a Natural BBing Contest here on April 6 at the Civic Center on 6th Street. if decide to come I'll bump in to you.

  • @bamagolds
    @bamagolds 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    1. Rory, 2. Gaspari, 3. Paris, 4. Mike, 5. Matt

  • @liamflynn6929
    @liamflynn6929 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Mike Christian was such a sore loser. They gifted him that third place over mendenhall. Gaspari probably should have placed above him too.

  • @rogerrousco2921
    @rogerrousco2921 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Did Mike Christian ever win anything?

  • @fwaaw1
    @fwaaw1 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    @lv2tangle I totally agree with you, he just showed he could have a hissy fit

  • @talibe801
    @talibe801 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    And two years later Gaspary was third at the Olympia,in Brussels.

  • @manrex5238
    @manrex5238 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can understand frustration and so on but man up and be nice be a gentleman, Ronny took it all and came back again and again to become the best ever.

  • @icebaer5462
    @icebaer5462 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Look at Rory Leidelmeyer today with an age of 63...!👌💪👍
    He is the only one of that 5 guys at the stage, who is still in a phenomenal shape!
    By the way with Arms, still bigger than 20 inch!
    Full of Power that Guy, he reminds us to the great Bill Pearl, who was also at the age of 60 in a fantastic shape, and is now with 90 years in good health👍💪!