“Almost Painful to Look At”: Known for His Intense Training Sessions, Bodybuilding Mass Monster Faced an Awkward Moment During a Photoshoot

Dorian Yates is undoubtedly one of the most revered names in the world of bodybuilding. His muscular and insane size, combined with his incredible wins at global competitions, turned him into a legend of the sport. However, with international fame comes a set of challenges, and Dorian found himself uncomfortable with certain aspects of stardom that he never liked to do.

Recently, veteran bodybuilder Paul Baxendale shed light on some hilariously embarrassing instances from Dorian Yates’ past, showcasing the lesser-known side of the bodybuilding icon.

When Dorian Yates had to shoot for a Magazine Cover

Paul Baxendale took to Instagram and posted two old pictures of Dorian Yates from his golden days. One of the pictures was the cover of a popular muscle and fitness magazine from the 1991 edition. The cover featured Dorian Yates posing alongside a fitness model, and while the muscular and insane size of Yates was evident in the photo, it was his hilariously awkward expressions that grabbed people’s attention.

As Paul Baxendale revealed, the picture was taken just a night after Dorian’s Night of Champions Victory in 1991. It was none other than the iconic Joe Weider who convinced Yates to pose for the cover shot. Unlike many other bodybuilders, Dorian Yates wasn’t particularly skilled at giving expressions. As Paul wrote, the featured picture showed his eyes giving a distinct “get me the hell out of here!” look.

It took him over an hour to get even that look on Dorian Yates’ face for the magazine cover. “It is almost painful to look at, thereafter Joe would use Dorian for Flex magazine covers only with Dorian doing what he did best”, he wrote. This revelation left many wondering what the other photos from that session might have looked like, considering the difficulty in coaxing even a single expression from the stoic bodybuilding champion. But Yates’ expressions stealing the show is not limited to just one instance. 

Yates’ expression became the highlight of the press conference

Another picture posted by Paul Baxendale sheds light on yet another memorable moment where Dorian’s unique charm was on full display.

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In this photo, Dorian is seen dressed up in a formal suit, customized especially for him, an uncommon sight for a man with such a massive and muscular physique. Paul revealed that Yates, despite his incredible success and widespread recognition, never truly enjoyed attending such events. 

Despite his best efforts, his expressions give away his true feelings of a deep disinterest in the interviews and a longing to be elsewhere, focusing on his mental preparation for the competition ahead. Overall, the recent posts by Paul Baxendale highlighted the hilariously awkward expressions captured in two old pictures of Dorian Yates from his golden days.

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