Shortest VS Tallest Bodybuilders EVER - Does Size Matter?

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  • @NicksStrengthandPower
    @NicksStrengthandPower  4 роки тому +383

    Let me know if you guys are enjoying these mini historical documentary style videos! Make sure you like the video and comment to let me know! and I'll keep making them!

    • @fox21231
      @fox21231 4 роки тому +5

      Theyre great, wouldnt mind a few more strongman related ones but I will watch them all, theyre very informative.

    • @2h145
      @2h145 4 роки тому

      love it

    • @fitnesstimes8256
      @fitnesstimes8256 4 роки тому +1

      Yes, I am enjoying every bit of it .

    • @franksullivant8571
      @franksullivant8571 4 роки тому +1

      I like it... Do more of these, please.

    • @dolphziggler-lundgren6711
      @dolphziggler-lundgren6711 4 роки тому +3

      You're on fire lately bro

  • @TheRealGuywithoutaMustache
    @TheRealGuywithoutaMustache 4 роки тому +538

    The secret S-word to winning bodybulding shows isn't "steroids"
    It's being *short*

  • @chadchadiel2344
    @chadchadiel2344 4 роки тому +846

    The guy at the end had surprisingly good legs for how tall he is.

    • @NicksStrengthandPower
      @NicksStrengthandPower  4 роки тому +186

      His quads were insane

    • @OneDayIMay91Bil
      @OneDayIMay91Bil 4 роки тому +45

      @@NicksStrengthandPower Aaron is also insane , hes been promoting not wearing a mask on his social media. He actively flouts the rules for social distancing , I'm all for good content Nick but with an influential channel like yours do you really think it's a good idea to give attention to people like that during times like this ? You have a platform to reach millions please use it sensibly

    • @Matthew-by2xx
      @Matthew-by2xx 4 роки тому +226

      @@OneDayIMay91Bil thats dumb. Someones opinions have nothing to do with their bodies, which is what we care about.

    • @OneDayIMay91Bil
      @OneDayIMay91Bil 4 роки тому +22

      @@Matthew-by2xx no you're ridiculously intellectually challenged... this is a public platform , people will admire his physique no doubt then follow him on social media and watch his stupidity regarding the corona pandemic and get influenced like mindless sheep, I wouldn't have bothered if the world had people capable of independent thought and critical analysis and thinking but as you have proven so with your generically ridiculous and insensitive statement it clearly is not, hence I can do what I can and that is voice my opinion.

    • @amessina6691
      @amessina6691 4 роки тому +7

      His posing sucks. Mask or no mask.😷

  • @RichM3000
    @RichM3000 4 роки тому +86

    You know someone's tall when they're over 300 lbs and compete in men's physique.

  • @paulk6399
    @paulk6399 4 роки тому +157

    You forgot about Brad Dingleberry who is allegedly 9 ft 12 inches tall
    But he has to use his own measuring tape

    • @mcfry13
      @mcfry13 4 роки тому +24

      I hear he weighs 650 lbs of pure muscle and only has .5% body fat. He can even cook minute rice in under 45 seconds. Of course these are all based on his hyper accurate self reported measurements.

    • @bobbyhill4118
      @bobbyhill4118 4 роки тому +2

      mcfry13 He can also allegedly bench press 1,200lbs and he fights polar bears for fun. Never used a single PED, either. All natty with freak genes, he said.

    • @paulk6399
      @paulk6399 4 роки тому +4

      @@bobbyhill4118 and he can tell the difference between butter and i can't believe its not butter

    • @Connor_172
      @Connor_172 2 роки тому +1

      0.134 % body fat

  • @alwayslookingatself
    @alwayslookingatself 4 роки тому +305

    Bodybuilding is weird in general. Everything depends on the subjective judgement of judges & contemporary tastes. It's a male beauty competition or an art contest, not even a sport.

    • @DivineAtheistWannabe
      @DivineAtheistWannabe 4 роки тому +53

      I agree. I find it laughable how all the bodybuilders keep calling it a "sport".
      It's definitely more like a pageant. But I guess that doesn't sound manly enough

    • @abbadonthedestroyer3792
      @abbadonthedestroyer3792 4 роки тому +45

      @@DivineAtheistWannabe Well when you put into perspective just how much work and effort a lot of top guys put into Bodybuilding, I find it hard not to call it a sport. Guys like Kai Green, Ronnie Coleman, and Jay Cutler as well as p much anyone that's been on an Olympia stage and in fact, anyone that's ever received a pro card for that matter are some of the most dedicated and disciplined people I've ever seen. The actual competition itself might not be intense but the training and prep for a show I would say is more intense then pretty much any pro sport today.

    • @MrKid351
      @MrKid351 4 роки тому +14

      Bodybuilding is Not a beauty contest. No one looks at Jay and Cutler and wonders who looks more aesthetic and handsome.
      Objective judging such as muscle mass, proportions and conditioning are a thing. Knowing how to pose as well.

    • @MrKid351
      @MrKid351 4 роки тому +6

      Also, if you look up the Definition of what Sport means then you can see that Bodybuilding IS a Sport. Even When it is "only" flexing in stage Competing against others. While Bodybuilding is something you train all year for. Bodybuilding is not just putting on fake tan and standing there, Otherwise People wouldnt look the way they do.

    • @MrKid351
      @MrKid351 4 роки тому +5

      What I find weird is People hating on Bodybuilding like this for no reason. You don't Gotta watch it you don't Gotta do it. But don't talk Trash about it.

  • @BigPlaysOnly
    @BigPlaysOnly 4 роки тому +567

    Not the size that matters... it’s how you use it.. 🤷‍♂️ or whatever I need to tell myself 🤦‍♂️😩😂

    • @BilalsLifeStuff
      @BilalsLifeStuff 4 роки тому +3

      hehe

    • @dontyouworryaboutit_
      @dontyouworryaboutit_ 4 роки тому +9

      2 inches at a hundred miles an hour brother will do some damage

    • @Karen-jj4fr
      @Karen-jj4fr 3 роки тому

      @@dontyouworryaboutit_ if you want life in prison

    • @SCP--mw7tx
      @SCP--mw7tx 3 роки тому

      @@dontyouworryaboutit_ can 2 inches even go in?

  • @DPK365
    @DPK365 4 роки тому +123

    The exchange between him and Ferrigno is just funny LOL

  • @jonsmith7659
    @jonsmith7659 4 роки тому +44

    Flavio blew Lou away with everything except pure mass. Conditioning, symmetry, ascetics.

  • @nuigen
    @nuigen 4 роки тому +64

    I’m glad to see these history type videos back.

  • @NicksStrengthandPower
    @NicksStrengthandPower  4 роки тому +61

    Do you enjoy these midnight uploads? Love you guys!

    • @rydelltorayno8271
      @rydelltorayno8271 4 роки тому +2

      Well it’s mid day for us in the other side of the world

    • @rockman7503
      @rockman7503 4 роки тому +1

      I'm night shift, so I feel the love. Nice to have something at lunch and be able to get in a comment before it hits triple digits lol

    • @mikoethiofit
      @mikoethiofit 4 роки тому

      Tnx bro

  • @Sharkyktc001
    @Sharkyktc001 4 роки тому +13

    Shaun Clarida is one of the shortest current pro's, he's 5'2 and was 169lbs at the 2019 Olympia. At the moment in his offseason, he's around 200lbs

  • @NicksStrengthandPower
    @NicksStrengthandPower  4 роки тому +14

    How tall are YOU and do you compete/ what is your best placing? Comment below!

    • @mikeflexx2151
      @mikeflexx2151 4 роки тому +4

      7’0 1st place

    • @abrahamlifts7647
      @abrahamlifts7647 4 роки тому +5

      I'm 2'1 and dont compete yet

    • @chriscarlisle777
      @chriscarlisle777 4 роки тому +9

      I'm 5'5" and I dont compete, but I'm working towards better physique each day 💪😎

    • @Nateiscool06
      @Nateiscool06 4 роки тому

      5'9 or 5'8 but I'm 13 gonna turn 14

    • @rockman7503
      @rockman7503 4 роки тому +3

      6'4. 260 @ 10%. 55" chest. 19" arms. 28" thighs. I want to learn to string together some poses. What do you think? I just uploaded a brief physique video.

  • @abeabeification
    @abeabeification 4 роки тому +73

    0:37 is that Coach Greg!

  • @deerseason9938
    @deerseason9938 4 роки тому +22

    This is what we subbed for bro bring it back for sure!!

  • @AdrenaLukeYT
    @AdrenaLukeYT 4 роки тому +52

    Never thought I'd see "does size matter" in a NSP video title

  • @nattybynature1262
    @nattybynature1262 4 роки тому +90

    Looking at Flavio next to Lou, I can't see how Lou actually beat him that night. Flavio looked significantly better.

    • @RichM3000
      @RichM3000 4 роки тому +15

      It was Lou Ferrigno. If that was Lou Smith or Lou Jones at his first meet, the results would have been different.

    • @ENZOxDV9
      @ENZOxDV9 4 роки тому +2

      Politics

  • @Wringfale
    @Wringfale 4 роки тому +42

    In my opinion being short and tall gives you both advantages and disadvantages in bodybuilding. Being short is much easier looking big while being tall is much harder to look big but when they do look big they look like monsters. So in the end of the day they both have their weaknesses.

    • @angledgaze6203
      @angledgaze6203 4 роки тому +5

      Exactly.

    • @manamanaman
      @manamanaman 4 роки тому +1

      That's pretty much what I was thinking. When you're tall and you manage to pack on decent muscle, not only do you look huge but you also look more aesthetic

  • @linus9821
    @linus9821 4 роки тому +17

    5:42 - Rip Franco Columbu, such a legend 😔

  • @LubedLightsaber
    @LubedLightsaber 4 роки тому +160

    The guy with the yellow Speedo shouldn’t even have been there
    Looks like someone just went to New York and got a random hotdog vendor owner to compete
    Times are tuff

    • @xxxtentacles3915
      @xxxtentacles3915 4 роки тому +3

      Time stamp?

    • @NicksStrengthandPower
      @NicksStrengthandPower  4 роки тому +35

      It be like that sometimes though

    • @LubedLightsaber
      @LubedLightsaber 4 роки тому +13

      XXXTentacles 0:11 screen-right end
      Edit: Closer at 0:59

    • @xxxtentacles3915
      @xxxtentacles3915 4 роки тому +8

      @@LubedLightsaber Wow you arent lying

    • @nopenotnever
      @nopenotnever 4 роки тому +3

      Nah that guy is a champ and a sign of hope cuz if he can do it that means I can do it!!! Hahaha jk he looks like a wet bag of smashed azzholes.

  • @benhelps813
    @benhelps813 4 роки тому +62

    You forgot about the great Khali who did a few competitions
    Thanks for the likes most I've ever had

    • @rhysg4224
      @rhysg4224 4 роки тому

      Yes but was he pro?

    • @THEXSLAYERR
      @THEXSLAYERR 4 роки тому +4

      @@rhysg4224 were you watching the video? he looked amateurs as well

    • @benhelps813
      @benhelps813 4 роки тому

      He did mention amateurs

    • @rhysg4224
      @rhysg4224 4 роки тому

      TheXSLayerR my mistake

    • @THEXSLAYERR
      @THEXSLAYERR 4 роки тому +1

      @@rhysg4224 no worries bro

  • @josephabrams4002
    @josephabrams4002 4 роки тому +61

    I guess I gotta change my sleep patterns here Nick... way to crank these vids out 👍

    • @NicksStrengthandPower
      @NicksStrengthandPower  4 роки тому +17

      I'm shooting for twice a day brotha

    • @dg5489
      @dg5489 4 роки тому +1

      @@NicksStrengthandPower you have alot of freetime

    • @rustyjames2202
      @rustyjames2202 4 роки тому +1

      @@dg5489 It's not free when it makes you money my guy.

    • @dg5489
      @dg5489 4 роки тому

      @@rustyjames2202 then wouldn't it be a dream job

    • @rustyjames2202
      @rustyjames2202 4 роки тому +1

      @@dg5489 It sure would.

  • @IndianProductz
    @IndianProductz 4 роки тому +29

    The 4'5 dude has some yoked forearms too!

    • @BryBurger
      @BryBurger 4 роки тому

      I pretty sure he is much closer to 4' since other 5' somethings were towering over him.

  • @shadowscreamer1
    @shadowscreamer1 4 роки тому +5

    Arnold noted that his legs were always his weak point (cuz of his height) and would work them out as much as 3days a week to catch them up. I’m the same height and do agree, I hit legs even more intensely but looks like I may have only hit them once a week

  • @joshwaller7586
    @joshwaller7586 4 роки тому +8

    No matter what height you are it’s a wonderful things to fill out your frame and get strong keep lifting guys 👍💪💪

  • @madmattgaming3951
    @madmattgaming3951 3 роки тому +1

    Man, I'm not even into bodybuilding, but I've been watching your videos on and off for a good year or 2, and for your casual fans like me, these are the best types of videos, teaches us about the sport you love so much and it's interesting at the same time. Guess it's time I finally subbed.

  • @ryanmarty7291
    @ryanmarty7291 4 роки тому +53

    Despite being 6'6 and coming in dead last Ralph still looks amazing and has a good, flowing physique

    • @bobbob6029
      @bobbob6029 4 роки тому +3

      He looks incredible

    • @6utS
      @6utS 4 роки тому +1

      he actually made pretty popular conan the barbarian tv series, can check on youtube;p

    • @animalcol1
      @animalcol1 4 роки тому +3

      He looks great compared to a lot of the crappy conditioned guys we had to deal with for decades since the late 90s.
      Christmas tree back, which also has good definition and cuts. Decent arms, front and back. And you can see his abs!

    • @emilianogaliciavidaure9751
      @emilianogaliciavidaure9751 4 роки тому +2

      Gladiator

    • @ralphruhl3806
      @ralphruhl3806 4 роки тому +1

      Ralf had a great physique , needed a little more thickness on the legs and chest

  • @HavanaOutpost
    @HavanaOutpost 4 роки тому +1

    Nick! These are the best videos. Well more specifically the “history of bodybuilding” ones.
    Always leaves me more informed.

  • @DrakeYounger89
    @DrakeYounger89 4 роки тому +7

    Little side note: Ralf Möller became a pretty successful actor and had roles such as in Gladiator and Scorpion King.

    • @Hobbit0815
      @Hobbit0815 4 роки тому +1

      Plus he won a Mr. Universe title

    • @smittywerbenjaggermanjense1485
      @smittywerbenjaggermanjense1485 4 роки тому +1

      And don't forget the all time classic: Haialarm auf Mallorca 🙌🏻

    • @lutzgodeke7350
      @lutzgodeke7350 4 роки тому

      @@smittywerbenjaggermanjense1485 :D
      Makes sense though, as he worked as lifeguard before he became a pro bodybuilder.

  • @jonathanrobinson2628
    @jonathanrobinson2628 4 роки тому +2

    Perhaps an honourable mention for Terry Hollands? Top-level strongman, but did compete at a bodybuilding show last year, was in great shape and is 6ft 7".

  • @iamatlantis1
    @iamatlantis1 4 роки тому +7

    Awesome video as always Nick! I've always been impressed by your ideas and knowledge of bodybuilding. Switching up to the roots of your channel (I've been following a while) should help bring in those last 98k subscribers to make 1 mill. You do a great job of reporting all the news and stuff too, don't get me wrong. I really admire you for being able to put yourself out there too, with no fear, or maybe a little fear, but you don't show it. After years that fear probably wears off I guess? Then you just have to be careful about your words with all the eyes on you, I could never do that. Clearly you have a passion for this stuff and some great skills. I would have been frozen solid with anxiety and apprehension trying to meet Arnold, let alone host that live stream, you've got some balls man!
    P.S. I haven't seen Phil Heath at the gym, this will be the first place I come if I do!

  • @giantm846
    @giantm846 4 роки тому +1

    What about Dalip Singh (The Great Khali)? He won a Mr. India Competition and he is over 7 feet tall. I think he should be considered the tallest competetive bodybuilder ever !

  • @fox21231
    @fox21231 4 роки тому +5

    Olivier Richters is a giant of a man. Good luck on that 1 million bro.

  • @EyesOnTexas
    @EyesOnTexas 4 роки тому +4

    Making some serious content lately Nick I love it!! I have my own channel and I know the work is real. Thanks Nick.

  • @adnansharique154
    @adnansharique154 4 роки тому +6

    How about The Great Khali aka Dalip Singh...
    He was a bodybuilder before he turned to professional wrestling..He weighs over 400lbs and stands over 7 foot tall

    • @granddad7742
      @granddad7742 4 роки тому +1

      Oh damn I almost forgot about him

    • @TheJayrockerr
      @TheJayrockerr 4 роки тому

      Yes. When saw the title of this video. He was one of the people (The Great Khali), I thought of of. From what I have read. He did pretty well, for someone his height.

  • @russellmiller823
    @russellmiller823 4 роки тому +1

    Very informative and interesting! I love these types of videos! GREAT JOB!!!

  • @jasonrage5627
    @jasonrage5627 4 роки тому +46

    I accidentally noticed that i was not subscribed. So i subscribed

  • @animalcol1
    @animalcol1 4 роки тому +1

    Muller's conditioning would absolutely hammer a lot of guys from the last 10 years on stage.
    He may not pack as much muscle on his frame, but you can see cuts and striations everywhere.

  • @bigmac2556
    @bigmac2556 4 роки тому +6

    Ralf did not seem to have a last place physique he looked great

  • @vfox1582
    @vfox1582 4 роки тому +1

    Height has a few factors: 1. Pound for pound muscle required to fill out. 2. Bone proportions (often very tall people have worse shoulder to waist ratios, etc). 3. Muscle insertions and so forth will also vary (goes back to 1. as it would take a LOT more muscle to get good leg density for example).
    Overall 5'10/5'11 seems like the sweet spot for proportions, muscle acquisition and so forth. It also helps that there are more people in the 5'8-6'2 region in terms of population, which means more samples of good genetics get found in that height range, whilst being really short or tall is already rare and then on top of that you need to be lucky with good genetics. Laws of averages and all that.

  • @___ll___1321
    @___ll___1321 4 роки тому +30

    that guy have some deformation, he got good form but his legs look so weird, not like flavio, im not saying he dont deserve it but that show was not his "category"

  • @davelambert4306
    @davelambert4306 4 роки тому +1

    Dalip Singh (AKA WWE's Great Khali), 7'1, I believe competed as an Amateur Bodybuilder prior to Pro Wrestling.

  • @deepemotion8407
    @deepemotion8407 4 роки тому +5

    When the huge guy patted that smaller guy on the head, the small guy was like yaa ? Your gonna try to embarrass me? Then proceeds to flex his leg and show all that detail. The smaller guy had wayyyy better legs x conditioning...

  • @alexdk792
    @alexdk792 4 роки тому

    Your channel is probably the best about BB. This video is awesome. Thank you for your work for all of us who practice and love BB

  • @fitnesstimes8256
    @fitnesstimes8256 4 роки тому +17

    I totally agree with you.. short bodybuilders tend to be more successful as they are able to fill their frames easily.

    • @IrishJayc63
      @IrishJayc63 4 роки тому

      What about lee priest man had arms same size if not bigger than bb taller.

    • @jacobjoshua2394
      @jacobjoshua2394 4 роки тому

      True, this is good. But it also means their midsections fills out easily, which obviously is not a good thing

  • @bhanuchauhan-gz2pf
    @bhanuchauhan-gz2pf 4 роки тому +2

    High nick good work amazing content ✌️👍💪 surprisingly I only rely on your channel for all the bodybuilding fitness and strength updates.

  • @NicksStrengthandPower
    @NicksStrengthandPower  4 роки тому +5

    Do you think size matters?

    • @mikeflexx2151
      @mikeflexx2151 4 роки тому +4

      My girls think yes 😔

    • @gagneeshsethi5464
      @gagneeshsethi5464 4 роки тому

      @@mikeflexx2151 sad

    • @josephabrams4002
      @josephabrams4002 4 роки тому

      Only in bodybuilding😳

    • @angledgaze6203
      @angledgaze6203 4 роки тому

      @Al Dente Just jump. Probably even cooler to jump like a gazelle than to just reach for stuff. This way I look like I am about to pounce on some fool.

  • @samuelmahmud1909
    @samuelmahmud1909 4 роки тому +1

    Great video coverage Nick if you get it you get it and if you bring the best package to the stage you should be awarded for it

  • @PNN_ParodyNewsNetwork
    @PNN_ParodyNewsNetwork 4 роки тому +4

    2:53 Flavio congratulating Lou

  • @prakashp8158
    @prakashp8158 4 роки тому +2

    Well in India the shortest natural bodybuilder was Manohar Aich, he was also known as the "Pocket Hercules". He was 4'11", he also lived in the time period when there was no supplements in India.

  • @yourdaddy3167
    @yourdaddy3167 4 роки тому +31

    How tall are you Nick? 👀

  • @samsam926
    @samsam926 4 роки тому +1

    I don't know if you know about The great Khali WWE was a popular bodybuilder in India. Check out Dalip Singh his real name.

  • @stefanoboschetti9746
    @stefanoboschetti9746 4 роки тому +7

    Franco was pound for pound the strongest bodybuilder ever existed, rest in peace giant killer 🇮🇹💪

    • @Zeddicus1976
      @Zeddicus1976 4 роки тому +1

      @Johnny IsManic
      Not sure, but certainly Franco was the pound for pound strongest bodybuilder ever who won the Mr. Olympia title. And he could do strength feats which are impossible for most bodybuilders, such as holding a front lever on the rings!

  • @manofthesword7170
    @manofthesword7170 4 роки тому +1

    I think this has to be my favorite channel .

  • @snackattack200
    @snackattack200 4 роки тому +4

    Hector is the new “Giant Killer”

  • @coodeville1091
    @coodeville1091 4 роки тому +1

    I live in Vegas and have been to a few Olympia's. I didnt have a 58" chest at any of them but at my height of 6'3", 95% of the bodybuilders had to look up to me. At one of the expo displays, I was the only one who could reach the top shelf, lol!

  • @zrn1072
    @zrn1072 4 роки тому +19

    Nick you need to mention Dalip Singh from India, known as the "The great Khali" in WWE. He must be 7 foot. He was an Indian bodybuilder early in his career.

    • @abhinavthemasterofnone3384
      @abhinavthemasterofnone3384 4 роки тому +8

      Bro he ain't a legit bodybuilder but a wrestler

    • @randybradley4151
      @randybradley4151 4 роки тому +1

      @@abhinavthemasterofnone3384 How do you know that ZRN is a male for starters? So calling him a bro just shows your intelligence level and your comment seals the deal. He did compete and is more than a wrestler.

    • @abhinavthemasterofnone3384
      @abhinavthemasterofnone3384 4 роки тому

      @@randybradley4151 hahaha wow , I'm like seriously ? Just addressing someone cud show my intelligence level. That's something new research as per you and you must be having testimony to back your statement . 🤔 And here Nick mentioned a guy with a height around 7 feet but still didn't considered him under the pro bodybuilder n you might know the reason why he didn't mentioned him.
      If you don't then watch his entire video bfr just making further more fool out of yourself.
      Just to look cool you shouldn't comment .
      Tip of the day for you.😉

    • @randybradley4151
      @randybradley4151 4 роки тому

      @@abhinavthemasterofnone3384 Actually I did watch the full video but maybe you should not only watch the video but listen to the video. 6:40 Nick states "Oliver has never competed in a bodybuilding competition. For the sake of this video I'm not going to count him as the tallest competitive bodybuilder" and then you can listen to what else he states after that. So yes ZRN is correct because he was a competitive bodybuilder and you're wrong by saying he's just a wrestler. Especially when he was not even a wrestler.

    • @abhinavthemasterofnone3384
      @abhinavthemasterofnone3384 4 роки тому

      @@randybradley4151 do you even understand the word PRO? there's no reason for me to debate .
      It's a clear cut ans. Khali nvr was a pro bodybuilder
      Period.
      If you got the evidence or some links then do share
      Unless I'm least intrested in making another comment over it.

  • @ComeBackToJesus22
    @ComeBackToJesus22 4 роки тому +2

    Lovin these late night vids just after my shift🙌

  • @miskee11
    @miskee11 4 роки тому +20

    could you say the measurements in centimeters too? big love the beast

    • @bigstier7115
      @bigstier7115 4 роки тому +4

      Metric is too complicated for American dude... 12 inches = 1 foot, it s way more logical

    • @paolo8665
      @paolo8665 4 роки тому +2

      @@bigstier7115 lol no

    • @CameronBFunny
      @CameronBFunny 4 роки тому +2

      @@bigstier7115 Americans like the more complicated system because we're smarter and can handle it better

    • @bigstier7115
      @bigstier7115 4 роки тому +2

      Triggered

    • @thelastpigeon8098
      @thelastpigeon8098 4 роки тому +1

      @@CameronBFunny keep telling yourself that.

  • @jetliunleashed
    @jetliunleashed 4 роки тому +2

    The early 80s we had Mohamed Makkawy who placed 2nd in the '83 & '84 Mr Olympia competitions & beat Lee Haney at least 5 times at other shows. Also known for his incredible posing & asthetic physique.

  • @judowrestlerka
    @judowrestlerka 4 роки тому +33

    I want to see a 5' 7" or under given the credit they deserve.
    Lee Priest should have won the Olympia at last once.

    • @patrick22014
      @patrick22014 4 роки тому +1

      Isn't Brandon Curry 5'7 also Bonac is pretty short probably also around 5'7 and won the Arnold classic and let's not forget about Shawn Ray who is one of the best ever, won a lot of shows and went toe to toe with the best the 90's could offer.
      I think the shorter guys haven't win most of the time simply because the taller guys were better.

    • @kalitoonz6435
      @kalitoonz6435 4 роки тому +7

      You're being disrespectful unintentionally, a lot of great bodybuilders are actually 5'7" or less, there might actually be more great bodybuilders from 5'7" and below, for instance: Flex Lewis, Georges Peterson, Shawn Ray, Lee Labrada, Rich Gaspari, Keon Pearson, Breon Ansley, Sammir Bannout, Chris Dickerson, Franco Columbo, Mike Mentzer, Robby Robinson, lmao I just realize if I go on, I might just name all the bodybuilders since the beginning of time, with only some exceptions

    • @nattybynature1262
      @nattybynature1262 4 роки тому +1

      @@kalitoonz6435 hahaha true dat! Don't forget Tom Platz as well. OP who exactly were you thinking of when you made this comment?

  • @ralphruhl3806
    @ralphruhl3806 4 роки тому +1

    Franco Columbu ( RIP ) , a great bodybuilder and powerlifter , was not 5 foot 5 , he was 5 foot 3.5 inch tall. The great Khali competed in India as a bodybuilder , he is the tallest amateur bodybuilder

  • @theironknight597
    @theironknight597 4 роки тому +4

    The last time I was this early Kai Greene used to compete

  • @krishnachaitanya8590
    @krishnachaitanya8590 4 роки тому +2

    Hey Nick! I want you to make a video about this guy named Murali Kumar, an Indian bodybuilder a definite mass monster.
    Cheers!

  • @ASLAN53999
    @ASLAN53999 4 роки тому +11

    Nick how tall is Arnold? I swear no one knows exactly, but I do not believe he was 6’2

    • @NicksStrengthandPower
      @NicksStrengthandPower  4 роки тому +13

      Back then he was 6'2 for sure

    • @iamatlantis1
      @iamatlantis1 4 роки тому +1

      Yeah I think maybe when he was young, and in the right boots, 6'2". Otherwise I think he was closer to 6'0" maybe 6'0.5"?

  • @BIGMIKEC63
    @BIGMIKEC63 4 роки тому +1

    Nicks strength & Pumping out videos like theres no tomorrow

  • @rockman7503
    @rockman7503 4 роки тому +5

    Idk man... that dude's proportions are way off. I hate to devalue his accomplishment, but it really seems like it might have been a PC publicity type of victory to get a sport that is struggling right now some attention.

    • @rockman7503
      @rockman7503 4 роки тому

      You know... I looked the field of competition and honestly I might be wrong about that snap judgement.

  • @Imortallyfueled65
    @Imortallyfueled65 4 роки тому

    I missed these kind of videos! Keep it up!

  • @labrador2687
    @labrador2687 4 роки тому +5

    175 cm is best height.exmple Mike mentzer👍

    • @abdu_jilani
      @abdu_jilani 4 роки тому +1

      Only shorty's say so.. ideal is always 6ft..

    • @dario3424
      @dario3424 4 роки тому

      @@abdu_jilani it's just a perspective, you say 6ft as american, we in Europe consider the best height to be 180cm (shoul be 5'11 if i'm not wrong).

    • @GorgeousBabyBlueWater
      @GorgeousBabyBlueWater 4 роки тому

      Abdurrahman Jilani Most of the time really tall or 5’11” & above guys are disproportioned, discombobulated, and at times even goofy looking. Weather it be arms & legs too long relative to their height or from being so tall, too much of a big nose for their face, legs too naturally skinny, most of the time their face/body ain’t well balanced.
      Truthfully l’d say 5’0”-5’10/5’11” men naturally have better frames for bodybuilding , fitness, or aesthetics.
      So tall goof-balls can say what they want , the facts don’t lie when it comes to overall competition placements of 5’11” & under.

    • @abdu_jilani
      @abdu_jilani 4 роки тому

      @@GorgeousBabyBlueWater competition wise obviously I would say being under 5"11 is great ! But as a male ... 6 is perfect... outside bodybuilding.. modelling industry prefers men who are 6 and above... being tall doesn't mean you're facial features or nose is disproportionate... dunno where u got that from... I ly Cases in which that happens is medical problems like acromegaly and stuff... when you think of an alpha male... do u think of a short guy or a tall guy .. let's be real.. anyways... end of the day.. height only matters in what you make of it.... as long as you're in the normal range of 5"6-6"4 depending on where you are in the world it's all good... if you're not tall then you can compensate that by having a great face... personality... job lifestyle.. etc

  • @tonylee-UK
    @tonylee-UK 4 роки тому +1

    Old school British bodybuilder Selwyn Cottrell was about 6' 5" but carried a lot of muscle.

  • @josephabrams4002
    @josephabrams4002 4 роки тому +4

    Ok so if bodybuilders are of equal caliber, the tall one has a definite advantage... But many shorter bodybuilders have superior physiques that often go underappreciated... I would have loved to have seen Danny Padilla and Mohammed Makkawy win the Olympia...

  • @wrestlemania6920
    @wrestlemania6920 4 роки тому +1

    I refuse to miss a 12am upload from nick

  • @Reppintimefitness
    @Reppintimefitness 4 роки тому +5

    I the best of both worlds I'm medium

    • @polarvortex3294
      @polarvortex3294 4 роки тому +2

      Yeah, I guess you fit in everywhere. I think beyond 6' 1" people start hitting their heads on stuff; below 5' 7" people start patting your head.

    • @jonathonsmith8871
      @jonathonsmith8871 4 роки тому +1

      I think 6’0 or 5’11 is perfect because you can pack on some real muscle while still not being seen as short by women

  • @stevencraigbryan3770
    @stevencraigbryan3770 4 роки тому

    Subscribers are climbing congrats
    Great video
    I had never heard of some of these guys

  • @npd6225
    @npd6225 4 роки тому +6

    The flow of taller guys generally looks better.

  • @mrjanu921
    @mrjanu921 4 роки тому

    Finally good ol' Nick is back!!

  • @The-Man-Right-Chea
    @The-Man-Right-Chea 4 роки тому +6

    The next video will be titled "Could the a 4ft5in guy compete as a pro bodybuilder"?

  • @sowmenbhowmik4719
    @sowmenbhowmik4719 4 роки тому +1

    Ralf Moeller was 6'7". In some magazines he was said to be 6'8".

  • @incogcheeto9322
    @incogcheeto9322 4 роки тому +19

    Lol if she says "size doesn't matter" she's trying to spare your feelings.

    • @DavidDavid-yz2sh
      @DavidDavid-yz2sh 4 роки тому +7

      Incog cheeto, if he tells her she is the most beautiful woman, he is trying to spare her feeling too. Wouldn't u agreed?

    • @incogcheeto9322
      @incogcheeto9322 4 роки тому +3

      @@DavidDavid-yz2sh well ya. But you're telling her what she wants to hear to make her feel good. Guys, on the other hand, know better. If you're sporting 4 inches and she says "size doesn't matter" you know she's lying.

    • @asura8495
      @asura8495 4 роки тому +1

      It doesn't matter as long as its between 5-9 inches lol

    • @incogcheeto9322
      @incogcheeto9322 4 роки тому

      @@asura8495 lol I'd day 6 or more. 5 and below, you're fucked.

    • @DavidDavid-yz2sh
      @DavidDavid-yz2sh 4 роки тому

      @@incogcheeto9322, that's why they end up alone single and wasted, it's happening literally as we speak now. I had never had an issue with size, it's the skill son. Yet again wats the point when one is not hard and wobbly like a snake? Lol had witness lots of wife eating out while thier hubbys wobbly. Jokes aside.

  • @jeffp3926
    @jeffp3926 4 роки тому +1

    I love the historical videos! But they make me feel so old 😂 thank you for all your hard work with your videos!

  • @GaryFowler2906
    @GaryFowler2906 4 роки тому +5

    The only people who say “size doesn’t matter” are people with no size

  • @madmike987655
    @madmike987655 4 роки тому +2

    Ralph Moller had an amazing and desirable physique. He's one of my favourites actually, because he looked good, didn't have a bubble gut, and was a really nice guy.

  • @shin-jo2801
    @shin-jo2801 4 роки тому +6

    Me a short teen watching this : *Yes. There is still hope !*

  • @christianleitel7906
    @christianleitel7906 4 роки тому +1

    Hey I love your vids Nick, little it's stories and facts like this that gravitate me to your channel.

  • @dunnymonster
    @dunnymonster 4 роки тому +9

    They might have the title for tallest and shortest bodybuilders ever but I still retain my record as being the best bodybuilder to have the least amount of muscle ever 😁😀😋

  • @kristian2863
    @kristian2863 4 роки тому +1

    Great content as always! The only negative for us metric unit users is, that we dont get all anything of the comparisons.
    Would be great if you put the metric units as subtitles og text when you mention the measurements.

  • @yuriboyka8475
    @yuriboyka8475 4 роки тому +7

    When you're so early that there's only 18 comments 😅

  • @kevinsnow9157
    @kevinsnow9157 4 роки тому

    Another great video . Awesome research bro .

  • @shin-jo2801
    @shin-jo2801 4 роки тому +3

    "Length doesn't matter" that's *not* what she said...

  • @GreasyReecey
    @GreasyReecey 4 роки тому

    Awesome channel, glad you've almost hit 1 mil subs

  • @Williams15016
    @Williams15016 4 роки тому

    Keep it up Nick love the nostalgia videos

  • @Laurikiwi
    @Laurikiwi 4 роки тому +1

    Ralf Moeller's now an actor, he was in Universal Soldier and was the huge dude in Gladiator

  • @ZDoane
    @ZDoane 4 роки тому

    Love these kinds of videos nick

  • @SimonLi
    @SimonLi 4 роки тому

    nick pumping out them videos as of late. keep grinding brotha

  • @matw1x
    @matw1x 4 роки тому +1

    From a statistical or probability standpoint, height matters but obviously there are outliers as pointed out here in which it did not matter.

  • @alexmckenzie2954
    @alexmckenzie2954 4 роки тому

    Great uploads lately

  • @chchris25
    @chchris25 4 роки тому

    Videos like these is what made me subscribe to your channel before.

  • @jamiegoldenseal3826
    @jamiegoldenseal3826 4 роки тому

    YOU JUST MADE THE VIDEO I REALLY WANTED !!!

  • @JoeMathew19
    @JoeMathew19 4 роки тому

    Great video man

  • @ayushchavan1746
    @ayushchavan1746 4 роки тому +1

    Nick you have a very good knowledge about bodybuilding.