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[gav]

My goodness!

Never understood how they pick the winners in these things!

Put very simply, bodybuilders are judged on the overall quality of their muscular development. Judging is based upon the presentation of Mass, Definition, Proportion, Symmetry, and Stage Presence.

Mass:
The perception of muscular size, has been the foundation for bodybuilding since the beginning of the sport. Yet, mass is only a merit when accompanied by the remaining qualities.

Definition:
Indicates the degree of muscularity brought about by the absence of subcutaneous body fat. Defined muscularity is necessary to fully display the development of the physique. Definition is only of value when it allows massively developed muscles to be displayed.

Proportion:
Implies an even balance of muscular development in comparison to each muscle group. Theoretically, a "strong body part" can be just as detrimental as a "weak body part". Bodybuilders must strive for equal development between all muscle groups.

Symmetry:
A misnomer, is commonly used to depict "proportion" or expressed to indicate an aesthetic quality throughout the physique. Although, in its strictest definition, symmetry denotes equal development of muscularity on both right and left sides of the physique.

Stage Presence:
Includes posing performance and other factors influencing general appearance such as skin tone, grooming, charisma, and poise. Effective stage presentation is essential to display the physique to its maximum potential.

Bodybuilding competitions are usually broken down into 3 rounds: Symmetry round, Muscularity round, and the Routine round. During these rounds judges judge the bodybuilders physiques according to the above criteria.

*Please note, this is just a very simplified explanation. Some bodybuilding federations have judging criteria over 10 pages long!

This year's Mr Olympia was one of the most interesting to watch in a long time! (I watched it streaming live). Jay Cutler was definitely the stand out winner. He's a great guy too, I met him a couple of years ago.

 

[Mr J]

Impressive physique, but can he wipe his butt? :

 

[overit]

Put very simply, bodybuilders are judged on the overall quality of their muscular development. Judging is based upon the presentation of Mass, Definition, Proportion, Symmetry, and Stage Presence.

Yeah I realise most of that, just to my untrained eye the winner doesnt always turn out the way I thought. Prime example was Schwarzenegger. Although I had great admiration for him sometimes I just wondered whether the hype was justified. Each to their own I guess.

 

[gav]

Yeah I realise most of that, just to my untrained eye the winner doesnt always turn out the way I thought. Prime example was Schwarzenegger. Although I had great admiration for him sometimes I just wondered whether the hype was justified. Each to their own I guess.

There is A LOT of politics in bodybuilding, and Arnie used this to his benefit. He definitely should not have won the Olympia in 1980. Unfortunately, reputation and sponsors have played a massive role in bodybuilding for a very long time. Being American seems to be an advantage lately too. For quite some time it seemed that you wouldn't win even if you looked slightly better than last years winner. It was as if the previous years winner was given a head start on the score card...

I think it has improved over the past few years, but no doubt being sponsored by Muscle-tech/BSN helps too..

 

[overit]

Public service announcement from a drunk guy! :bier:

 

[overit]

This is a pretty cool clip of some amazing street soccer shots! Dont know how he did it but it is really well done!

http://www.wimp.com/shotssoccer/

[VIDEO]

 

[Chris45]

Don't know how he did it but it is really well done!

Absolutely incredible!!! It all looks pretty genuine but it can't be real ... can it???

I thought some of those basketball videos you see are amazing but this takes the prize.

 

[overit]

Yeah I am not sure either but he does initially strike the ball well so he is at least no mug. Not sure who he is.

Remember this clip. It is a fake. It is very cool too. Shows you what they can do with computers these days!

 

[overit]

Mmmmmm!

Craz-E Burger: bacon, beef and cheese on a donut.

Donut bacon burger stops traffic, hearts

A greasy bacon-covered beef burger that uses a honey-glazed donut for a bun has become the runaway hit of a US food fair.

The 1500-calorie "Craz-E Burger" stunned organisers of the Big E fair in West Springfield, Massachusetts, as fat-loving foodies walked away with about 17,000 of the over-the-top treats during the event's 17-day run.

The burger ”” believed to have originated in the US south ”” has been largely credited with attracting the most visitors to the fair in its 11-year history.

And most people who ate the burger appeared to give it the thumbs-up.

"I went last week and tried the Craz-E Burger. It was delicious. Try it!" one consumer, Triliflops, wrote on Twitter.

Another wrote: "Oh my good god the craz-e burger was amazing ... now I have to live with myself knowing I ate a cheeseburger with bacon on a donut."

One of fair's organisers said she was amazed by the burger's popularity.

 

[overit]

Melting steel with solar power

 

[overit]

I wonder if they have a law that covers this!!!

Udder farce: Belgian farmers squirt riot police with VERY fresh milk in protests against EU prices

By Dennis Newson
Last updated at 3:39 PM on 06th October 2009

Even the cows joined in the mayhem outside the EU's headquarters in Brussels yesterday when 3,000 angry farmers besieged the building to protest about plunging milk prices.

This farmer calmly began milking his cow in the road as the demonstrators tried to reach the building, directing a jet of fresh milk at a line of riot police who had to use their shields to protect themselves from the white fusillade.

But the jittery cow was frightened by firecrackers, sprang loose and chased an office worker down the street before it was recaptured by the farmers.

 

[overit]

The deep sea is one crazy freak show!

 

[overit]

No thread on the tsunami so I will post it here with all my other stuff. Incredible power! If you were in the wrong place at the wrong time you wouldnt have a hope!

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The FBI has released dramatic footage recorded on September 29th as a tsunami struck American Samoa. The video was recorded at the FBI office in Pago Pago as the water rushed through the parking lot tossing cars and trucks. (Oct. 9)

 

[overit]

For those with a dirty mind! LOL!

STUFF YOU NEVER NOTICED AS CHILD

 

[overit]

Lateral thinking 101!

 

[overit]

Incredible pictures! Incredible nature in action! Look at this photo carefully. It is a maze of different species on the hunt.

More of his pictures! Jason-Heller's photostream

A PHOTOGRAPHER has captured an epic underwater food fight between sharks, whales, seals, dolphins and gannets.

Jason Heller witnessed the fearsome predators off the Wild Coast of South Africa during the Sardine Run.

Mr Heller was followed hungry dolphins, sharks, sea birds and seals, while the sardines protected themselves from this onslaught by forming into giant "bait balls".

The dolphins, using their sonar to locate the sardines, swam in a pod to force the sardines into a tight ball near the surface of the water to make an easy meal, Mr Heller said.

And the gannets, who had been tracking the dolphins from the air, dive-bombed the water like living spears to snack on the sardines.

The attack continued with seals, sharks and Bryde's whales also targeting the fish.

The sardine's biggest threat was the Bryde's whales - which can eat 10,000 sardines in just one mouthful.

Mr Heller, who has been involved in underwater photography since 2001, this was his first experience of the sardine run.

 

[gav]

With that many hungry animals around you, wouldn't you be worried they'd consider eating you?

 

[overit]

With that many hungry animals around you, wouldn't you be worried they'd consider eating you?

I was wondering why the sharks didnt attack the birds. I guess they have their preferences. Amazing pics. Nice slide show of them here at the telegraph. Awesome pictures!

 

[MrBurns]

Purchasing

The maths on the Paul McCartney-Heather Mills divorce is as follows:

After 5 years of marriage, he paid her $49 million.
Assuming he had sex every night during their 5 year relationship it ended up costing him $26,849 per time.

This is Heather........ below left

Leasing

On the other hand, New York Governor Elliot Spitzer's hooker, Kristen, an absolute stunner charges $4,000 per night.

This is Kristen......below right

Had Paul McCartney "employed" Kristen for 5 years, he would have paid $7.3 million in total, for sex every night for 5 years: A $41.7 million savings.


Value-added benefits are:
? a 22 year old
? no begging
? no coaxing
? never a headache
? happily agrees to all requests
? no complaining
? no honey-do lists


Best of all, she leaves , and comes back when asked. All at 1/7th the cost and no legal fees.

Sometimes leasing just makes more sense.

 

[Mr J]

Kristen, an absolute stunner charges $4,000 per night.

Sorry mate, but this is like calling a monaro a supercar. You've managed to choose her best photo, and any fit, tanned girl with sunnies looks great. $4k a night, what has the world come to?