View Full Version : Paul Dillett - From the 90's with Love!
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Over nearly one year posting here at RxMuscle, I've made tributes like these for Gustavo Badell, Melvin Anthony, Bob Paris, and many more! But who can deny Paul Dillett's place as one of the best bodybuilders of the 1990's. I'm not sure what Paul's up to these days.. but the man has one of the most symmetrical physiques of all time. He has the mass of the big boys, with the tiny waist, the excellent vascularity, and he posed like a true champ, not like the reigning block of cheese. :D
Please post your favorite Dillett photos, which was his best look? I like Paul FTW at the '99 NOC, any takers? Come at me. lol :)
http://www.bodybuilding-pics.com/146/images/Nasser_El_Sonbaty_390.jpg
http://www.dutchbodybuilding.com/gallery/data/960/paul-dillett-dorian-yates.JPG
Comments?? ;)
LookinFit75
08-15-2011, 09:17 PM
http://www.dutchbodybuilding.com/gallery/data/960/paul-dillett-dorian-yates.JPG
Comments?? ;)
Is this picture real? Geez I started giggling when I first looked at it. It looks morphed hahaha!
Jon Bodin
08-15-2011, 09:19 PM
Truly a 'symmetrical freak'! Reminds me of Lee Priest if he was 6'1"! Not too many bodybuilders made Dorian look small (especially in that picture).
BuffGuy
08-15-2011, 09:21 PM
another uncrowned mr O
Is this picture real? Geez I started giggling when I first looked at it. It looks morphed hahaha!
Your comment will truly make Paul smile, I just know it. He was a giant, over 300lbs.. no morphing done. As Nasser clearly points out, Dorian was an overrated champion. ;) Great comments so far.
Listen, I know Paul was no Aaron Singerman, but he had a good run there. ;) lol
another uncrowned mr O
Now now, don't be talkin subversive! Team IFBB Woo Woo! :D lol
chris mason
08-15-2011, 09:55 PM
It's real. I saw him at Gold's in 91 or so when he as basically unknown. I could not believe how fucking huge he was. The widest bodybuilder I ever saw in person.
dude was an incredible bodybuilder.....but terrible poser, and he never even tried to improve it.
physique wise he was ahead of almost everyone he stepped on stage with, dude was huge. He also complained a lot and made a lot of noise....many people say thats why he never won big shows despite being better than most of the competitors
that vein in his shoulder was freaky.
He was Mr. Olympia JUST STANDING THERE FROM THE FRONT. It was when he was actually posing next to Ray, Levrone, Yates, Wheeler and Nasser that he started to fall behind, especially from the back. Lacked the development from the rear to be a ture Mr. O.
He was Mr. OlympiaJUST STANDING THERE FROM THE FRONT. It was when he was actually posing next to Ray, Levrone, Yates, Wheeler and Nasser that he started to fall behind, especially from the back. Lacked the development from the rear to be a ture Mr. O.
If anyone knows about gentlemen's rears it would be you ;)
dude was an incredible bodybuilder.....but terrible poser, and he never even tried to improve it.
physique wise he was ahead of almost everyone he stepped on stage with, dude was huge. He also complained a lot and made a lot of noise....many people say thats why he never won big shows despite being better than most of the competitors
that vein in his shoulder was freaky.
And we know how important POSING is in the IFBB...that's how Jay beat Phil last year. OOOOOHHHH wait, that's right, the posing doesn't count anymore. And that's how Jay also beat Victor in '07. And it will likely be how Jay beats Kai this year. Hey Dee, what could Kai do, you know, to bring up his posing?
If anyone knows about gentlemen's rears it would be you ;)
And if anyone knows about a gentleman knowing about gentlemen's rears it would be you;)
And if anyone knows about a gentleman knowing about gentlemen's rears it would be you;)
http://verydemotivational.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/epicfailurep1.jpg
Um, ok?
BC123Jm
08-15-2011, 11:50 PM
Paul was always cool with me. I met him several times back in the early 90's
before he was really known. we had the same dealer.
http://verydemotivational.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/epicfailurep1.jpg
Um, ok?
And if anyone knows about a gentlemen failing epically at knowing about another man knowing about another man's rear it would be you;)
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Amazing look :yep:
Taylor Normandeau
08-16-2011, 12:39 AM
Huge nasty giant freak of a man. But yeah, terrible poser.
Huge nasty giant freak of a man. But yeah, terrible poser.
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It's a shame Paul couldn't pose as good as this WIZARD, right?
It's always very uplifting when fans critique a Bodybuilding Hall of Famer's physique,
symmetry, training, posing, w/e. Paul's humble track record in the 90's, pales
to the expertise of many of the posters here!
More Comments! tHIS THREAD IS ROCKIN! :D
Barrett
08-16-2011, 01:15 AM
If anyones genetics can compare to Ronnie Colemans, Paul Dillett has the genetics that can. He's the only dude who you can look at and say holy fuck this guys an alien. I think Paul and Ronnie are the only two dudes in bodybuilding history to look different, bigger and freakier than an already overly superhumanly developed bodybuilder.
If anyones genetics can compare to Ronnie Colemans, Paul Dillett has the genetics that can. He's the only dude who you can look at and say holy fuck this guys an alien. I think Paul and Ronnie are the only two dudes in bodybuilding history to look different, bigger and freakier than an already overly superhumanly developed bodybuilder.
That's true, but that's a minor point. Paul was a terrible poser according to Chode -- not a bad one or an avg one, but a 'terrible' one; I mean so what if you're saying the guy has arguably of the best physiques of an en entire era. What does a guy's body have to do with bodybuilding? You're really out of touch Barrett, sheesh! :drool: lol
Now you wanna talk genetically gifted? Let's see some Aaron Singerman videos and photos. The guy is an adonis, lol. Chode, tell us all how great of a poser he is ,lol :D lol Goodnight, I'm just kiddin :D Ignoring a fb friend request is shitty.
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Nothing's wrong with his posing, and the crowd goes wild for him. :yep:
Taylor Normandeau
08-16-2011, 01:27 AM
Well I'm confused.
Well I'm confused.
Paul is great :)
Matt Knappick
08-16-2011, 02:14 AM
If Paul Dillet had wider+thicker back, he would have won sandows until he got bored!
DameDash
08-16-2011, 02:43 AM
Nasser and Dillett have both pushed Dorian physically. Dillett had the goods to take Dorian out and Nasser pulled a 2007 Victor Martinez. So there you have it!
Still a Dorian fan based on his bodybuilding intelligence, sense of sarcastic humor, work ethic & Aston Martin!
It's always very uplifting when fans critique a Bodybuilding Hall of Famer's physique
He's not in the bodybuilding hall of fame.
http://www.ifbb.com/halloffame/
David Lees
08-16-2011, 09:18 AM
Dillett was truly a freak among freaks...tremendous physique!
Paul's humble track record in the 90's, pales
to the expertise of many of the posters here!
Sounds as if you're suggesting that one needs an equal or greater track record to critique another's physique.
For example, I'm sure you don't have the track record of Ernie Taylor or Dennis Wolf, however, you got to be pretty out of touch with bodybuilding reality if you can't critique their physiques in that Ernie's triceps over powered the rest of his body and Dennis is lacking in the calves.
Triple-H_2005
08-16-2011, 09:38 AM
another uncrowned mr O
What is it with all this "uncrowned Mr. O" crap for guys. There are about 2 or 3 guys that deserve this accolade.
Dillet was a train wreck from his traps to his erectors. His back was absolute mush.
Just standing there, from the FRONT, he looked like a Mr. O. BUT, when he started posing, NOTHING HAPPENED.
He was a big freak, but had a weird physique. I've never seen a bodybuilder that could pose and make less happen.
Uncrowned Mr. O? Hardly.
Triple-H_2005
08-16-2011, 09:41 AM
Nasser and Dillett have both pushed Dorian physically. Dillett had the goods to take Dorian out and Nasser pulled a 2007 Victor Martinez. So there you have it!
Still a Dorian fan based on his bodybuilding intelligence, sense of sarcastic humor, work ethic & Aston Martin!
When? What year did this imaginary version of Dillet surface?
Come on, man!
You're right about the '97 O, but Dillett never (at the O) going to even get close to Dorian. Hell, he couldn't beat Shawn at the Big Dance.
Dillett NEVER had the goods to beat Dorian. He still needed to get by 3-5 other guys (depending on the year) before he had the chance to even swing at Yates.
ritch
08-16-2011, 10:43 AM
What is it with all this "uncrowned Mr. O" crap for guys. There are about 2 or 3 guys that deserve this accolade.
Dillet was a train wreck from his traps to his erectors. His back was absolute mush.
Just standing there, from the FRONT, he looked like a Mr. O. BUT, when he started posing, NOTHING HAPPENED.
He was a big freak, but had a weird physique. I've never seen a bodybuilder that could pose and make less happen.
Uncrowned Mr. O? Hardly.
agreed 10 000%
qbanfreak90
08-16-2011, 11:02 AM
synthol shoulders and no back
capps
08-16-2011, 11:14 AM
Paul is a very successful Promoter of the WBFF events in Canada and lives in Toronto I believe. His bodybuilding, fitness, figure, model searches are huge across the country and he puts on some real entertainment for the crowds at those shows. Paul is a great guy and has done ALOT for the sport of bodybuilding as these show are catered to getting the athlete's magazine shoots, sponsorships and alot of attention both media wise and the show is all about the athlete not just about making money like alot of promoters are ONLY about. And I also find it very funny how joe blow amateurs who have never even competed, dieted, or done well on a novice stage love to pick apart other Pro bbers on these sites, sooo funny. I agree, Paul didn't have a complete package to beat Dorian, however for some of these soft dumpy rookies that likely don't even sweat in the gym to be picking apart every pro they see is retarded!
If anyone knows about gentlemen's rears it would be you ;)
And we know how important POSING is in the IFBB...that's how Jay beat Phil last year. OOOOOHHHH wait, that's right, the posing doesn't count anymore. And that's how Jay also beat Victor in '07. And it will likely be how Jay beats Kai this year. Hey Dee, what could Kai do, you know, to bring up his posing?
im just stating my opinion as well as the opinion of just about every other BB'er that was there at the time (dave and john said the same to him during their interview that his posing sucked and he didnt display his physique properly....to which paul replied to the order of "meh, whatever")....you create these threads and then belittle anyone who objects to you comments....so, in reality....whats the point of posting them? Posing isnt the ONLY thing holding himback, but its a pretty big factor, no?
does everything come down to jay vs victor in 07?
we get it.....politics....you arent exactly giving us a news flash here dude, so i dont know why the constant reiteration...
dillet was an awesome bodybuilder...and a fellow canadian, but from what i remember from his OWN columns in MD, Musclemag and the like, as well as from other pros and ppl on the internets (which is complete heresay) dude had a terrible attitude...hated training and dieting, dude wouldnt complete guess posing commitments if they didnt have a limo waiting for him at the airport with oatmeal cookies inside (his words)....
he also complained about racism in the sport, which i dont doubt....but flex, ray and cromier were all doing well at the time....
Paul is a very successful Promoter of the WBFF events in Canada and lives in Toronto I believe. His bodybuilding, fitness, figure, model searches are huge across the country and he puts on some real entertainment for the crowds at those shows. Paul is a great guy and has done ALOT for the sport of bodybuilding as these show are catered to getting the athlete's magazine shoots, sponsorships and alot of attention both media wise and the show is all about the athlete not just about making money like alot of promoters are ONLY about. And I also find it very funny how joe blow amateurs who have never even competed, dieted, or done well on a novice stage love to pick apart other Pro bbers on these sites, sooo funny. I agree, Paul didn't have a complete package to beat Dorian, however for some of these soft dumpy rookies that likely don't even sweat in the gym to be picking apart every pro they see is retarded!
its the internets dude.....do i have to have stepped on an olympia stage to give an opinion on the dude?
I do give him credit for his work with the WBFF, its gathering momentum and he as done pretty well with it....especially seeing how other feds (Read : PDI) couldnt last, dillet is onto something decent with the wbff.
Triple-H_2005
08-16-2011, 01:22 PM
agreed 10 000%
TRUE Uncrowned Mr. Olympias...
1972...Oliva
1980...Dickerson or Mentzer
1981...Padilla
1990...Labrada
2001...Cutler (maybe)
2007...Martinez
Kmrmax1656
08-16-2011, 01:45 PM
is there a vid of him being carried off stage due to use of diuretics?
ob205
08-16-2011, 02:08 PM
not being a dick, but does this exemplify "all drugs" I know he trained light, very light for PRO BB. That is not me in pic, just image i found.
http://images.t-nation.com/forum_images/8/5/859f7-IMGP0589.jpg
saiyajinali
08-16-2011, 02:17 PM
Paul is a very successful Promoter of the WBFF events in Canada and lives in Toronto I believe. His bodybuilding, fitness, figure, model searches are huge across the country and he puts on some real entertainment for the crowds at those shows. Paul is a great guy and has done ALOT for the sport of bodybuilding as these show are catered to getting the athlete's magazine shoots, sponsorships and alot of attention both media wise and the show is all about the athlete not just about making money like alot of promoters are ONLY about. And I also find it very funny how joe blow amateurs who have never even competed, dieted, or done well on a novice stage love to pick apart other Pro bbers on these sites, sooo funny. I agree, Paul didn't have a complete package to beat Dorian, however for some of these soft dumpy rookies that likely don't even sweat in the gym to be picking apart every pro they see is retarded!
The bashing of the pros by people I think is chickenshit, but alot of the points that have brought up about Pauls physique are spot on.
He was an absolute terrible poser. Dude had no muscle control & it always amazed me how he got so far & didnt pick up the posing part. His youger brother who was an amateur bodybuilder could pose better than he could. His back was weak and the vascularity in his shoulders and chest was freaky, but was not attractive.
A good friend of mine had a run in with Paul at a show( I believe it was in ATL Georgia) and was ready to crack his melon because he was hitting on his financee at a show..
MisterAmbition
08-16-2011, 02:38 PM
I remember meeting paul the first time back in '99 when he was 9wks out from the NOC and 310lbs guest posing at the san diego championships (or border states?). I thought 'holy shit, he looks like all he needs to do is drop 10lbs of water and he's ready'. I came home and posted on the ug-board and everybody said 'no way in f'n hell that fat ass wins the noc'... 9 wks later, sure enough, he won.
IMO, his genetics are on par with ronnie.
Ronnie Rep
08-16-2011, 03:16 PM
I trained at the same Golds Gym as him in Sunrise FL. before he moved Cali. He used to do light movements like cable crossovers for chest etc.He was undoubtly the biggest body builder with the widest shoulders I had ever seen. I had recently seen Lee Haney and Gary Strydom guest pose and he blew them away size wise! I think Paul had rotator cuff problems which affected his ability to pose and hit his back lat spread properly and train his back correctly!
not being a dick, but does this exemplify "all drugs" I know he trained light, very light for PRO BB. That is not me in pic, just image i found.
http://images.t-nation.com/forum_images/8/5/859f7-IMGP0589.jpg
From sugar to shit
He's not in the bodybuilding hall of fame.
http://www.ifbb.com/halloffame/
He's in my hall of fame -- I don't need the Weiders to tell me who's a legend ;)
synthol shoulders and no back
It's a shame Paul couldn't have had a photo of you on his locker. Sometimes when you can have a look at perfection, it helps you on your way. How is your Olympia prep comin along? I gotta say, I loved your look in 2004 when you were pushing Ronnie to the limit. I really thought Ronnie was going to cramp up trying to keep up with you Mennace.
Paul is a very successful Promoter of the WBFF events in Canada and lives in Toronto I believe. His bodybuilding, fitness, figure, model searches are huge across the country and he puts on some real entertainment for the crowds at those shows. Paul is a great guy and has done ALOT for the sport of bodybuilding as these show are catered to getting the athlete's magazine shoots, sponsorships and alot of attention both media wise and the show is all about the athlete not just about making money like alot of promoters are ONLY about. And I also find it very funny how joe blow amateurs who have never even competed, dieted, or done well on a novice stage love to pick apart other Pro bbers on these sites, sooo funny. I agree, Paul didn't have a complete package to beat Dorian, however for some of these soft dumpy rookies that likely don't even sweat in the gym to be picking apart every pro they see is retarded!
WBFF? Isn't that the group from the 90's? What is this WBFF? .. lol
He's in my hall of fame -- I don't need the Weiders to tell me who's a legend ;)
It's a shame Paul couldn't have had a photo of you on his locker. Sometimes when you can have a look at perfection, it helps you on your way. How is your Olympia prep comin along? I gotta say, I loved your look in 2004 when you were pushing Ronnie to the limit. I really thought Ronnie was going to cramp up trying to keep up with you Mennace.
WBFF? Isn't that the group from the 90's? What is this WBFF? .. lol
this type of rhetoric is mindless man.....
Triple-H_2005
08-16-2011, 08:29 PM
It's a shame Paul couldn't have had a photo of you on his locker. Sometimes when you can have a look at perfection, it helps you on your way. How is your Olympia prep comin along? I gotta say, I loved your look in 2004 when you were pushing Ronnie to the limit. I really thought Ronnie was going to cramp up trying to keep up with you Mennace.
Come on, man. That's a crap response, and you know it.
I suppose when Chris Berman says something about Eli Manning botching a pass you ask him how his NFL season is going, huh?
One does not have to be an IFBB Pro to critique a physique.
Paul DID have synthol delts and a shit back.
And my Olympia prep is going GREAT! I'm right on point to sit on my ass and watch the webcast...
DieselXT
08-16-2011, 08:33 PM
he makes priest and sonbaty look tiny
Come on, man. That's a crap response, and you know it.
I suppose when Chris Berman says something about Eli Manning botching a pass you ask him how his NFL season is going, huh?
One does not have to be an IFBB Pro to critique a physique.
Paul DID have synthol delts and a shit back.
And my Olympia prep is going GREAT! I'm right on point to sit on my ass and watch the webcast...
But that's like saying those guys are on steroids. It was the 90's, most guys were using (unlike now right? lol). Maybe it was a crap response, but do you think Paul was the only using that? If he even was. As far as having a 'shit back,' -- I think that's the crap comment. You're talkin about a Top 6 Olympian and N.O.C. champion. This guy was top level athlete for a decade.
What kinda couch will you be sitting on this year? Will the cushion be more streamlined, lol :D ?
f1sAFnYZyZM
Jay is lookin awesome in his Olympia prep!!!!
retwa
08-17-2011, 02:01 AM
It's a shame Paul couldn't have had a photo of you on his locker. Sometimes when you can have a look at perfection, it helps you on your way. How is your Olympia prep comin along? I gotta say, I loved your look in 2004 when you were pushing Ronnie to the limit. I really thought Ronnie was going to cramp up trying to keep up with you Mennace.
Thought you were a law student - shouldn't you have learned about some of the common informal fallacies of reasoning by now?
LookImDancinCrazy!
08-17-2011, 03:27 AM
TRUE Uncrowned Mr. Olympias...
1972...Oliva
1980...Dickerson or Mentzer
1981...Padilla
1990...Labrada
2001...Cutler (maybe)
2007...Martinez
What was that you were saying about bodybuilders posing but little happening?
Thought you were a law student - shouldn't you have learned about some of the common informal fallacies of reasoning by now?
Great question, but the word in this context would be learnt, learned sounds a little, well - wrong. ;)
What was that you were saying about bodybuilders posing but little happening?
Nasser '97 ;)
Heath '10 ;)
Triple-H_2005
08-17-2011, 07:57 AM
But that's like saying those guys are on steroids. It was the 90's, most guys were using (unlike now right? lol). Maybe it was a crap response, but do you think Paul was the only using that? If he even was. As far as having a 'shit back,' -- I think that's the crap comment. You're talkin about a Top 6 Olympian and N.O.C. champion. This guy was top level athlete for a decade.
Really? You think it's a crap comment? Post a pic of his back (not relaxed) where it doesn't look like mushy crap compared to everyone else on the stage.
As far as his NOC win goes, THAT was the most roundly booed NOC decision ever. Everyone in the Beacon that night knew it was a bullshit decision.
Relaxed, from the front, Paul was Mr. Olympia. But the second he moved, it all fell apart.
Triple-H_2005
08-17-2011, 07:58 AM
What was that you were saying about bodybuilders posing but little happening?
1972 was the year that Sergio DID make things happen. He ate Arnold's lunch that year, and everyone knows it.
He's in my hall of fame -- I don't need the Weiders to tell me who's a legend ;)
lol, yeah man. After all, what creibility do the FOUNDERS of the IFBB have who set the standards of how the IFBB is judged anyways?
And I also find it very funny how joe blow amateurs who have never even competed, dieted, or done well on a novice stage love to pick apart other Pro bbers
You just named over half of the official IFBB judges.
And we know how important POSING is in the IFBB...that's how Jay beat Phil last year. OOOOOHHHH wait, that's right, the posing doesn't count anymore. And that's how Jay also beat Victor in '07. And it will likely be how Jay beats Kai this year. Hey Dee, what could Kai do, you know, to bring up his posing?
IMO Phil, Kai and vic display their physiques better than Jay through their posing, however, Jay beats Phil and kai through his muscularity and Vic through politics. Kai is a far better poser than Jay, I doubt anyone would argue that. And that Kai is wins the best posing award over Jay.
saiyajinali
08-17-2011, 10:27 AM
Dillet may have been a shit poser but I dont think those delts werent synthol enhanced.
He had too much definition & striations in them for that. Synthol muscle groups are noramlly full & round, but lack detail.
Triple-H_2005
08-17-2011, 10:46 AM
Dillet may have been a shit poser but I dont think those delts werent synthol enhanced.
He had too much definition & striations in them for that. Synthol muscle groups are noramlly full & round, but lack detail.
I didn't mean synthol, got carried away.
Esciline...inflammatory of choice in the 90s!
Triple-H_2005
08-17-2011, 10:47 AM
IMO Phil, Kai and vic display their physiques better than Jay through their posing, however, Jay beats Phil and kai through his muscularity and Vic through politics. Kai is a far better poser than Jay, I doubt anyone would argue that. And that Kai is wins the best posing award over Jay.
I agree with most of that.
Jay beat Vic in 2007 because of politics.
NOW, everyone in the Top 6 beats Vic because of conditioning.
I agree with most of that.
Jay beat Vic in 2007 because of politics.
Yea, that was the year I was referring to.
http://forum.bodybuildingpro.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1844&stc=1&d=1105246875
1972 was the year that Sergio DID make things happen. He ate Arnold's lunch that year, and everyone knows it.
Could you please not be so well read? I've only been into the sport since around the time of that '99 N.O.C. and I read everything I can, you sir know more than me, not fair! (no buttkissing)
Dillet may have been a shit poser but I dont think those delts werent synthol enhanced.
He had too much definition & striations in them for that. Synthol muscle groups are noramlly full & round, but lack detail.
Excellent point. I agree w/ you 100%.
Yea, that was the year I was referring to.
Hey Nsp :). What do you and Triple H think about '10? I mean politics aside and based on that questionable prejudging.. do you think Jay really beat Phil Heath?
ob205
08-17-2011, 01:08 PM
Didn't Romano help Dillet prep for a contest, maybe he can answer your esceline or synthol query?
Hey Nsp :). What do you and Triple H think about '10? I mean politics aside and based on that questionable prejudging.. do you think Jay really beat Phil Heath?
I was at the 07 pre-judging when Vic got robbed, however, I didn't go last year so I can't say for sure. It's always different seeing things 3 dimensionally in person rather than 2 dimensionally through pics. That said based off the pics it looks like it could have gone either way. And it's seems through history that when the judges are in that predicament where they could just flip a coin between the top 2, they automatically give the nod to the reigning champ. And of course the only justification the judges can use to back up their placings is because of Jay's muscularity over Phil. Me personally (again, just through the pics) I found Phil's muscle belly fullness, conditioning, aesthetics, tie-ins and overall completeness to be over powering to jay's muscularity, but again that's just my personal preference towards the kind of look I have an affinity for.
Hey Nsp :). What do you and Triple H think about '10? I mean politics aside and based on that questionable prejudging.. do you think Jay really beat Phil Heath?
I was at the 07 pre-judging when Vic got robbed, however, I didn't go last year so I can't say for sure. It's always different seeing things 3 dimensionally in person rather than 2 dimensionally through pics. That said based off the pics it looks like it could have gone either way. And it's seems through history that when the judges are in that predicament where they could just flip a coin between the top 2, they automatically give the nod to the reigning champ. And of course the only justification the judges can use to back up their placings is because of Jay's muscularity over Phil. Me personally (again, just through the pics) I found Phil's muscle belly fullness, conditioning, aesthetics, tie-ins and overall completeness to be over powering to jay's muscularity, but again that's just my personal preference towards the kind of look I have an affinity for.
Dillet may have been a shit poser but I dont think those delts werent synthol enhanced.
He had too much definition & striations in them for that. Synthol muscle groups are noramlly full & round, but lack detail.
Actually, SEO (site enhancing oils) such as synthol can be used without compromising muscular detail if administered and maintained properly. But in the pic above of Paul and Lee I still don't see any stri's or much separation between the 3 heads of the muscle.
so you post a pic of him besides lee priest....the smallest ifbb pro at the time....who still has a better back then him LOL....dillets delts are nuts there tho, fuck
When you say 'smallest,' you must mean by height, because arm measurements Lee is as big as the 'big' (tall guys). He's got the muscle density, cuts, the vascularity.
David Henry is also a 'small' guy in terms of height, but you but a tall guy's back, including Coleman and Stubbs, and Henry hold his own ;)
Matt Knappick
08-17-2011, 08:59 PM
In the 2010 olympia, from where i was sitting, there was the line up, and then there was Phil Heath. His physique jumps at you from a distance. Looks like a he-man doll amongst GI joes.
Timbo89
08-17-2011, 09:33 PM
But that's like saying those guys are on steroids. It was the 90's, most guys were using (unlike now right? lol). Maybe it was a crap response, but do you think Paul was the only using that? If he even was. As far as having a 'shit back,' -- I think that's the crap comment. You're talkin about a Top 6 Olympian and N.O.C. champion. This guy was top level athlete for a decade.
What kinda couch will you be sitting on this year? Will the cushion be more streamlined, lol :D ?
f1sAFnYZyZM
Jay is lookin awesome in his Olympia prep!!!!
why dont you jsut go suck his dick already? You would think theyre trying to molest your girlfriend or sumtin. jesussss
why dont you jsut go suck his dick already? You would think theyre trying to molest your girlfriend or sumtin. jesussss
Easy on the tren there tough guy :D
Great spelling btw, lol.
retwa
08-17-2011, 10:47 PM
Didn't Romano help Dillet prep for a contest, maybe he can answer your esceline or synthol query?
That would be the contest where Dillet had to be carried off the stage:
http://forum.bodybuildingpro.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3514&stc=1&d=1175994293
Great prep by Romano!
http://www.yellow-llama.com/wp-content/uploads/fail11.jpg
George Farah, Milos, others... never messed up? Is John supposed to be perfect? Contest prep is often hit or miss; John & Paul had a great laugh about it on the Shotgun Big Show. So ... as for your posting (ob205) .. Epic Fail. :(
And wasn't JAY CUTLER a-s-s-i-s-t-e-d (yeah big difference) off stage this past year?
retwa
08-17-2011, 10:54 PM
George Farah, Milos, others... never messed up? Is John supposed to be perfect? Contest prep is often hit or miss; John & Paul had a great laugh about it on the Shotgun Big Show. So ... as for your posting.. Epic Fail. :(
The epic fail would have to be this shit thread you created.
The epic fail would have to be this shit thread you created.
We can agree to disagree. Paul is a bodybuilding legend, you're an anonymous poster with the avatar of a cowboy :)
You're both superstars... :no:
Omg , I think I hit the 1,000th Post mark when I was defending myself from that pumpkinhead up above. Yay me! (no homo)
I hope to see a Happy 1,000th Post comment from Curt James on my profile.
chris mason
08-17-2011, 11:08 PM
Dillet did have a shit back and that plus his horrible posing is why he never won the big one. That just is what it is. While you might say my opinion is subjective and hardly factual, what I am expressing about Paul's back is the general consensus.
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Callin out Levrone -- DAMN!!!
This is the year he lived with IFBB/PDI Champion Bodybuilder, Lee Priest!
Dillet did have a shit back and that plus his horrible posing is why he never won the big one. That just is what it is. While you might say my opinion is subjective and hardly factual, what I am expressing about Paul's back is the general consensus.
Who cares if it's "factual," this is a subjective sport. And I totally agree that if Paul had looked from the back, like from the front - he prolly would have been a Mr. O. Everyone has weaker parts, and I'm ok conceding Back may have been Paul's. I just think calling any Top 5 Olympian's bodyparts shit is a bit much.
Even Dexter, whose always battled the stigma of having small calves, I still wouldn't say he had 'shit calves.' I guess it's just a bit respect I give the Top 6 of the world. It's kinda like that leniency that gives the defending Mr. O a slight bit of an advantage at the O or ASC.
retwa
08-17-2011, 11:12 PM
We can agree to disagree. Paul is a bodybuilding legend, you're an anonymous poster with the avatar of a cowboy :)
You're both superstars... :no:
As are you, Christian.
Your wonderful 'tribute' threads make you a hero to forum schmoes across the globe. Your predictable and highly emotional responses to any hint of disagreement with your expert assessments of physiques and historical placings makes your threads such a joy to read.
As are you, Christian.
Your wonderful 'tribute' threads make you a hero to forum schmoes across the globe. Your predictable and highly emotional responses to any hint of disagreement with your expert assessments of physiques and historical placings makes your threads such a joy to read.
We've been on these boards for almost a year now. You know I think you're cool, but you clearly don't think much of Paul and I do. It's ok to do battle sometimes. I mean look at us and the Brits...in 1812 they set our capital on fire, but it's ok, today they got our back wherever we go :D
I care about ya bro, but not everyone, like that pumpkinhead above with the two sizes too small shirt and the homo-tight jeans on, I could care less what he thinks (Timbo, Jimbo, who cares, lol :D). But you're awesome Retwa :)
Now...for more PAUL DILLETT :D
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p.s. I like saying "pumpkinhead" because it makes me think of Nasser saying it, and I just laugh. Sad, but it's BroScience.
Curt James
08-17-2011, 11:34 PM
Everyone has weaker parts, and I'm ok conceding Back may have been Paul's. I just think calling any Top 5 Olympian's bodyparts shit is a bit much.
Gary Strydom would love you. He mentioned at least once that the back was overemphasized in its importance, offering something like, "It's just one body part!"
Ronnie and Dorian would probably disagree.
And having a nightmare of a stick man's physique, I'd never call any Olympian's body parts sh1t, however each Mr. Olympia has had his weakness.
Maybe not Samir. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v108/curt_james/Rx/smileys/thinking.gif
As are you, Christian.
Your wonderful 'tribute' threads make you a hero to forum schmoes across the globe. Your predictable and highly emotional responses to any hint of disagreement with your expert assessments of physiques and historical placings makes your threads such a joy to read.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v108/curt_james/IronMag/keel-you-im.jpg
Curt James
08-17-2011, 11:38 PM
pumpkinhead
That's just hurtful.
Lay off the pumpkinhead comments. Yeesh!
My noggin is, like, 24 inches around. No wonder my arms looks so skinny. I mean, 15" is sad, but in contrast to my skull?
:sad:
http://www.hugenasser.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/nasser-sweep.jpg
http://www.hugenasser.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/nasser_register.jpg
You gotta love Nasser, he actually posts fake photos (like this one of him "working at a hardware store") on his site so that the pumpkinheads will run off to the boards and start rumors and sightings of him, hahahaha. You're not a pumpkinhead Curt, you're the Dean of Students at Brosef State. :D
DameDash
08-18-2011, 12:42 AM
When? What year did this imaginary version of Dillet surface?
Come on, man!
You're right about the '97 O, but Dillett never (at the O) going to even get close to Dorian. Hell, he couldn't beat Shawn at the Big Dance.
Dillett NEVER had the goods to beat Dorian. He still needed to get by 3-5 other guys (depending on the year) before he had the chance to even swing at Yates.
Shut up Triple! That was the crack talking. I am sober now. And I apologize for my ignorance! LMAO!
What's up bruh?
scottg
08-18-2011, 02:23 AM
Great question, but the word in this context would be learnt, learned sounds a little, well - wrong.
In some parts of the world learnt is absolutely correct. Regardless, thanks for the Dillet clips, a true freak in the best possible way.
Matt Knappick
08-18-2011, 02:32 AM
Id say he was at his best at the 97 O.
That was one dense line up, small but fucking competitive. He done well to place 5th.
swingslammer
08-18-2011, 02:32 AM
You know I had always heard that Paul froze up like a statue and had to be carried off stage....but I had never seen the pictures until now....weird and thank you.
http://forum.bodybuildingpro.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3514&stc=1&d=1175994293
Aaron Singerman
08-18-2011, 02:35 AM
Tremendous amount of muscle, but the name Freakenstein truly fits... Like a bunch of enormous balloon like muscle slapped together to make one bber. Very strange "flow"... Cartoon-like for sure though.
Interesting take on such a legendary bodybuilder. :blind:
Your predictable and highly emotional responses to any hint of disagreement with your expert assessments of physiques and historical placings makes your threads such a joy to read.
lol....very eloquently put.
as per lee priest. his proportions were the same, but at 5 foot and change, in a sport where the dudes arent that tall to begin with, he always looked smaller than he was.
on a side note, priest had some of the best arms in the history of the sport.
lol....very eloquently put.
as per lee priest. his proportions were the same, but at 5 foot and change, in a sport where the dudes arent that tall to begin with, he always looked smaller than he was.
on a side note, priest had some of the best arms in the history of the sport.
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I agree, he did a good job. :dunno: I can agree :D
And you're right, all jokes aside, Lee has an insane physique. And while I may not care for his way of doing things sometimes, Shawn Ray was one of the best bodybuilders under 5' tall. Shawn was wickedly talented back in the day!
Triple-H_2005
08-18-2011, 10:00 PM
Shut up Triple! That was the crack talking. I am sober now. And I apologize for my ignorance! LMAO!
What's up bruh?
Hey!
Share the pipe, my man! What's wrong with you???:yep:
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Damn it's good to be a gangsta :D
3 Rebels that Rule!
LookImDancinCrazy!
08-19-2011, 12:06 AM
1972 was the year that Sergio DID make things happen. He ate Arnold's lunch that year, and everyone knows it.
I'm talking about bad posing. Sergio was dreadful.
I'm talking about bad posing. Sergio was dreadful.
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Sergio was ahead of his time :D Best forearms in the business... Lee Priest has a cool Sergio'esque kinda pose for forearms. Another guy with sick forearms is Lonnie Teper -- but that guy doesn't even look human. Again, no comment on the posing, but physique-wise Sergio outgunned The Oak in the late 60's/early 70's.
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:yep: DILLETT :D
Oh good thing you're here Bob. Could I get your reaction(s) to Nasser's statements?
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Lotta folks say the IFBB brass is as cheap as Jay Cutler looks like a shampoo bottle on stage.
Back in '08 they were honoring all the ASC winners, like 20-25 guys. Nasser didn't show. Just curious as to your take. Thanks. :)
(I know it's old news, but many of us love bodybuilding history).
saiyajinali
08-19-2011, 10:21 AM
Actually, SEO (site enhancing oils) such as synthol can be used without compromising muscular detail if administered and maintained properly. But in the pic above of Paul and Lee I still don't see any stri's or much separation between the 3 heads of the muscle.
Well another indicator that those delts are real is the fact that they are genetically over developed from his lats. You can tell from his rear double bicep that his delts pick up the movement when he is training back.
And I have said this before when people always call "synthol" with bodybuilders with freaky bodyparts.
Why try to enhance an already strong bodypart with something where the end result would be worse overall balance?
That would be stupid, wouldnt it?
Typically people use synthol & things of that sort to improve lagging muscle groups..
Triple-H_2005
08-19-2011, 10:48 AM
Well another indicator that those delts are real is the fact that they are genetically over developed from his lats. You can tell from his rear double bicep that his delts pick up the movement when he is training back.
And I have said this before when people always call "synthol" with bodybuilders with freaky bodyparts.
Why try to enhance an already strong bodypart with something where the end result would be worse overall balance?
That would be stupid, wouldnt it?
Typically people use synthol & things of that sort to improve lagging muscle groups..
The only problem I have with this line of logic is that (for example) Kevin Levrone had no real lagging bodyparts, ESPECIALLY his delts and tris, but he was pinning those bad boys with esciline like it was a career.
Ditto Flex Wheeler, they've both talked about it.
Esciline was SO commonly used in the 90's, it boggles the mind.
So while PD may not have used synthol, I find it highly unlikely that one of the Elite from that time didn't use the big E.
saiyajinali
08-19-2011, 11:54 AM
The only problem I have with this line of logic is that (for example) Kevin Levrone had no real lagging bodyparts, ESPECIALLY his delts and tris, but he was pinning those bad boys with esciline like it was a career.
Ditto Flex Wheeler, they've both talked about it.
Esciline was SO commonly used in the 90's, it boggles the mind.
So while PD may not have used synthol, I find it highly unlikely that one of the Elite from that time didn't use the big E.
Interesting. He actually admitted to this?
Paul Dillett was one of my favorite bodybuilders back in the day. For someone that tall to fill in all that space with that much muscle is not common. His legs and shoulders were huge but never thought his rear double bicep pose was too great. His lats didn't match up to everything else. That picture above of the 94' O looks like he is way bigger than Dorian.
dillett took those "fat boy' pictures before his comeback in 2006 when he competed in the montreal pro i think it was....he was under contract to muscletech at the time...he looked decent when he came back, but he was coming back off of a almost 10 yr layoff where he wasnt training.
http://forum.bodybuildingpro.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=10603&stc=1&d=1270743451
http://www.josefadlt.com/albums/userpics/Paul_Dillett_and_Kevin_Levrone_Duisburg_94.jpg
Dillet vs Levrone
COMMENTS?
nigster
08-20-2011, 03:37 PM
In those two shots it's all Kevin!
It's funny, that in front lat spread, Pauls lats were good, but in rear double bi's and rear lat spread, it was a completely different story... I think that most of it was because of his lacking ability to pose properly.
http://www.builtreport.com/dillett/009.jpg
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Over nearly one year posting here at RxMuscle, I've made tributes like these for Gustavo Badell, Melvin Anthony, Bob Paris, and many more! But who can deny Paul Dillett's place as one of the best bodybuilders of the 1990's. I'm not sure what Paul's up to these days.. but the man has one of the most symmetrical physiques of all time. He has the mass of the big boys, with the tiny waist, the excellent vascularity, and he posed like a true champ, not like the reigning block of cheese. :D
Please post your favorite Dillett photos, which was his best look? I like Paul FTW at the '99 NOC, any takers? Come at me. lol :)
http://www.bodybuilding-pics.com/146/images/Nasser_El_Sonbaty_390.jpg
http://www.dutchbodybuilding.com/gallery/data/960/paul-dillett-dorian-yates.JPG
Comments?? ;)
With all due respect, on a recent show Dave said Tony's legs may be the best of all tall bb's . . . he made a comment about Paul. No tall bb has ever had legs like this and Tony is far down the list.
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