One of the Greatest Battles of the 90's

[@bblvrbiboy9860]

Late 1990’s were the best years in bodybuilding history

[@Realpaul2k]

The late 90's were the greatest years for practically everything. Music, TV shows, bodybuilding, we had internet but it didn't take over people lives like social media does now. And people walking down the street actually looked where they were going, instead of the smartphone zombies of today.

[@7891theserg]

Yep

[@mchlwilson1]

Hell no. All bubble guts!

[@malafakka8530]

Maybe in the US, but I am not particularly impressed by the (late) 90's here in Europe, and we get at least some idea of what is happening in the US. They were maybe better than I remember them to be, and yes, I would still take them over most of what we get today.

[@tonymontana9799]

@@Realpaul2k lol coming from someone in they late 20s like yourself I ber

[@viralgainz4272]

Holy shit look at Kevin

[@tijananestorovic3675]

ViralGainz yea For me he was on ronnie level freaky

[@sinking1902]

He flowed better than Ronnie imo.

[@AngryDog938]

2:57 GRITISH BRAND PRIX

[@Droz4567]

Hahahahaha

[@gayrainbowunicorn1367]

XD

[@bru7alism]

Didn't notice it while watching. LMFAO

[@nameandaddress]

Coleman in his prime was just on another level with size, symmetry and especially strength.

[@ECytchannel]

Nick's Battles and Competitions

[@bodybuildingnews927]

Back when there were no guts🙌

[@bobjohnson5557]

Just before it became a joke.

[@llamashockz]

Idk late 90s Ronnie was kinda dodgy

[@Christian-vq8rd]

Yeah, Ronnie's still hadn't popped.

[@tommyjones1891]

I grew up following the guys from the 90’s so I love this video

[@thomas_2285]

Looks like the lighting on stage was pretty much perfect as well. Really showed off the cuts and definition.

[@chadkoon]

Absolutely crazy! I've never been a fan of Ronnie's physique, as I've gotten older I appreciate aesthetics more, but this is the best Ronnie's physique has ever looked, in my opinion.

[@swoledick9012]

Kevin Levrone in that thumbnail is the best bodybuilder ever

[@fadetoblack2690]

Kevin Levrones best shape ever IMO

[@heiligerjesus1960]

Fade to BLACK nope. 1996

[@EdwardLHern]

@@heiligerjesus1960 98 or 99 Take your pick.. 96 his back was nothing compared to 98

[@johnbracewell3700]

where mass and aesthetics came together

[@Ginzu232]

Your videos of the late 90's and early 2000's really take me back! I used to work at a supplement store back then and we used to get Flex and Muscle and Fitness magazines. I admired all those bodybuilders back and still do to this day. Another great video man! 👍👍

[@Climax510]

As usual brother I love your work. You keep me coming back for more. Thanks a million

[@razor_5521]

I saw a video of these guys walking out individually and I had such an adrenaline rush from the epicness. Geez.. Such a great era

[@jdunnatl]

How do you always make these videos so interesting? Great work for finding these stories and sharing them in such a professional package.

[@tonysamaha763]

That video was awesome thanks Nick!

[@BurninatorTheTrogdor]

I really think that the gear floating around at that time was very very good. The raws come from questionable places these days.

[@djsubliminalreeve]

most steroids were from germany now its all cheap shit from china and i feel sorry for anyone who takes it as you will get ill

[@ishanminhas1]

Dale, Levrone had feathers all over his muscle bellies. You don't get feathers with synthol.

[@bigbobbybrown1213]

Love these types of videos

Supper Cool video! Love the historical background. I am 61 years old and have made pilgramages to santa monica when I was 25 or so. Very nice to see. Thanks.

[@flcobra500]

This is bodybuilding at it's best never to be repeated unfortunately.

[@tompossessed1729]

This competition proves Ronnie Coleman is the greatest.

[@johnkelleher1877]

And that Dexter Jackson is a vampire.

[@withasprinkleofpiss1337]

Gunter Schleirkamppppppp

[@charlessnachez4248]

nope it was the shadow cause Ronnie came up at the end of this era

[@winningtechnique1849]

This was the best bodybuilding competition ever in my view. Most of these athletes were in their best shape here and looked better than the Olympia this year.

[@chuckzamzow9]

Great display of that era and I miss it.

[@SuperMario-gd6ou]

Kevin beat Ronnie on multiple occasions but here Ronnie looked unbelievable!

[@benjitatts5169]

excellent analysis and commentary

[@timmcfarland3311]

All time best bodybuilding show in the history of bodybuilding. There will never be a tougher line up than that show

[@lucbohunicky_LB]

The stage lighting was also arguably the “best ever” here!

[@brianandraos1411]

Man how so you come up with those amazing videos! You keep getting better and better.

[@Strongaholic]

Dexter from 20years ago 😱💯

[@einarhk]

I’ve already seen this video but that won’t stop me

[@fadilfawzi7879]

People always talking about how Nassir's back prevented him from staying in the top, but forgetting how his arms start melting and getting small not a long time after 97 Mr O.

[@StreetSpeed904]

People that don’t like these videos are crazy. Nick’s Strength and Fullness is the best.

[@richiecabinian1336]

wow they all look amazing!!! levrone looks crazy.

[@sinking1902]

Top 6 here are better than Phil "The Gut" Heath 2017.

[@shinobigains8069]

Sinking_Lure Wtf you say about me boi, how many Mr. Olympia titles you won? You hating on my hard drug use, WHOOPS! MEANT HARD WORK! 🤣🤣 MR. O 2018 😎

[@encyclobbuilding2473]

Sinking Lure: Name just one body-part that Sonbaty, Sarcev, Jackson, Levrone or Wheller would have beaten Phil heath on with their conditioning in the 90-s compared to his in 2017?

[@FlyLikeAirplaneKnows]

EncycloBBUILDING exactly. Phil might be less aesthetic with the mass he carries, but he’s perfectly complete in pretty much every pose, and many people seem to forget that. Open class isn’t about beautiful flowing bodies anymore, it’s about being complete and in shape when displaying the mandatories and quarter turns on stage! These 90s freaks look amazing, very wide and aesthetic, and I’d rather look like any of those top 6 guys, but they’re not all as ‘perfect’ and complete as Phil when posing.

[@sinking1902]

Easy. They all beat his 2017 shape in thighs and abs, side chest. Levrone crushes him in side chest. I'm not hating. Phil 2016 was stupendous, 2017 not so much.

[@sinking1902]

Even Rhoden fooked up in 2017. He could look like a bigger flex if he trimmed down and brought the conditioning.

[@pisstrooperpanshaker347]

Thoughts go out to Dale (chunky cheese)Chance ,get well soon.

[@simpsondavid06]

The video of this show had perfect lighting that showcased every muscle! Definitely one of if not the best lineup of legends. Kevin, Flex, and Ronnie were at their best.

[@vladimirciric519]

It was this show that got me into bbuilding! Truly the best lineup in history, I will never forget how massive and conditioned all of them looked every single one of them would’ve won Olympia today easily. EASILY!!! Levrone’s rage against the machine posing routine is unmatched. Coleman was in his prime, killin’ it. Dexter was on another level, his all time best imo. Top 6 legends of bodybuilding, just fantastic

[@paulburnett1180]

I'd agree Nick, awesome line up and awesome condition!!!

[@BlaXXXima]

Fucking amazing lineup. The best years of bodybuilding for sure. Good vid.

[@nicksalvatore5717]

The lighting is fucking amazing. I wish the Mr. Olympia had lighting like this.

[@grahammarkhorn]

And not a bubble guy in sight....that side chest of Wheeler, Levrone and Coleman is epic.

[@GTLees]

Good one Nick! They all looked incredible in that show, the stuff that legends and action figures are made from. Heh, heh.

[@DanielMartinez-kh3sy]

Great show.

[@artshahnazarianesq.6774]

Learned something. Thank you.

[@slowjamcdub]

Wow I had no idea about this show, thanks!

[@richardyoung1890]

What a dream lineup arguably best ever!

[@ev-ei9ce]

Phil has nothing to do against top 3 finishers

[@marlonfreiha458]

Nick plz post more workout vids/advice. Im interested on seeing YOUR perspective and approach to lifting. Meaning do u do splits, full body, p p l, upper lower, etc... And why do u do what u do. Im really interested. Thanks

[@Imhotep_DrummerJones]

people sleep on how stacked those shows were!!! being a champion back then REALLY meant something!

[@HeyImDateMike]

*SHABOOM!!*

[@spiritualmuscle45]

great commentary!!!

[@foxmoulder4067]

Best show ever! This was like a fantasy draft where you pick all the best players. The lineup was INSANE! Ronnie looks like he was cut from stone.

[@ballroomdru]

That was the best bodybuilding show I can remember growing up. It was disturbing how ON EVERYBODY was on that stage.

[@jojotakuma4622]

I grew up following the guys from the 90’s... I honestly believe the 90s was the best era in bodybuilding

[@juliusnpunkt8017]

No doubt - the best show and lineup of the 90s

[@brettjohnson645]

Absolutely I saw this show. Flex Wheeler came in at his All time best condition with size, shape, and symmetry.

[@wayneglenn5840]

Nick the body building guru GOD

[@ddd-sx7pw]

0:49 Just look at Kevin’s and Ronnie’s legs. So much difference

[@ianmiles8635]

Wow! What a show!

[@micmacmaster876]

Great video!!!

[@traxxasbro5604]

Ronnie’s legs and arms were just out of this world. Greatest of all time.

[@blackbirdxx727]

Good vid Nicholas !!

[@katog]

I agree , great conditioning, proportions and massive also

[@mattysiluro]

I think the light at the show along with great condition made it even greater ! Very dark all around and lights only on competitors ... modern promoters neet to consider this !

[@chiefsoprano]

I enjoy your channel very much sir

[@hilalilo79]

You are the best youtuber brother

[@dayandnightgaragedoors9028]

Miss the old school 💪🏻

[@prasadmanic]

i think its kevin's triceps that make him look round and full

[@myouounoanjii]

Smashing physiques! No bubble guts in sight.

[@PedroTRamos1]

2:01 Kevin has the most beautiful most muscular, EVER

[@seanbobier1204]

Great video.!

[@cainomgtownewzealand1458]

Awesome nick

[@fradd182]

Thats the show when flex screwed up the synthol in his calves. I think he was penalized for obvious abnormal lumps in the calves. He also had synthol in rear delts, but that part didnt look weird, just slightly unnatural.

[@j.d.norcross9362]

Dexter really is something special... all these 90s legends clashing on stage and right in the middle is a guy who is still fighting it out at the highest level today. One of the greatest of all time for that alone. Also kevin's crab most muscular makes him looke like a beautiful dinosaur. I don't even mean small arms, it's the shape of his head and neck that does it for me.

[@Spigz76]

Not a single bubblegut- extraordinary line up 👍🏻

[@mitchhickey6546]

Great Video

[@darrelltaylor9123]

Wow! Just WOW!

[@rocadezona85]

Flex had the most aesthetic package, really balanced, small waist, crazy conditioning

[@ANJIN79SAMMA]

The 90s ( for me ) will always be the greatest era!!

[@inessosic2803]

A real gold era of BB

[@MosswineHUNTERgang]

even ur titles arent clickbait - i love u #nohomo :D

[@TheZeek011]

It has the golden era vibe to it.

[@bseriesonlyhondasintegras1883]

This show to me is the best Kevin Levrone i have ever seen........great video

[@marvinayala2241]

Naser Was Huge

[@nycwizrd8348]

Ronnie and kevin killing it

[@vernonwilliams8644]

Best bodybuilding Era.

[@davidwicklin9943]

Hedge's Father was in his peak condition in '99 also. In fact, he was so awesomely intimidating that these girly men we see here onstage trained non-stop from Olympia to the Grand Prix out of mortal fear, obligation, shame and guilt and still got so ashamed of their "peak" conditions compared with Hedge's Dad that the promoters banned Hedge's Dad from competition after switching judges like they did to Sergio. Hedge's Dad decided to go Mike Mentzer and retire, shoot massive loads into lady Hedge Moms and, today, Nick has and owns the Immaculate, Quasi-Immortal Hedge we see today in whose world we struggle to survive and exist! Dave in Wisconsin via Chicago

[@visualizeme-tz3ng]

great video

[@blountman747]

Only 30 years old I'm hoping before I'm 70 years old we get battles like this again

[@FlyLikeAirplaneKnows]

it will probably be in classic physique, lots of exposure coming these years since its success in 2017

[@mohammedshakib8348]

The best ere of bodybuilding, crazy conditioning, full and rounded, ❤️💯💪 and the king coleman 💪

[@joet8862]

you know it's a competitive show when previous winners/runner ups are coming in lower places than they deserve

[@mikehunter8563]

Grittish Brand Prix!

[@21jumpskeet66]

I like that you gave Wheeler props here

[@Beeman2892]

Rest in peace Dolores O'Riordan 😢😢😢 Now you will forever Linger in paradise....

[@RichardRatner.1972]

Very good video

[@seamsalah9683]

Approved

[@Chewy0424]

Flex looked massive here. Still looking very good. But I preferred his look in 93. Back in 93 he wasn't quite as big, but, looked absolutely fantastic. I guess he just had to follow the 'massive' trend that was going on.

[@jakesmith2984]

Ronnie and them quads man.

[@jonaslindell8298]

One can discuss the lightning of that show. It was actually bad casting shadows all over the place. So you could get away looking freaky with flaws. But that was a crazy show nontheless!