Icons Jay Cutler, Ronnie Coleman, and Günter Schlierkamp’s “Most Epic Pose Down” Sparks Heated Debate in Bodybuilding World

Among the many iconic moments the bodybuilding world has witnessed, the 2004 Mr. Olympia ultimate showdown is treasured as one of them. The top 3 contenders of that event were IFBB greats like Jay Cutler, Ronnie Coleman, and Günter Schlierkamp. The fans went crazy over their finesse, and even though The King stole the show, it was a tough match.

Hence, the results have been a hot topic of debate ever since. Once again sparking the discussion, Cutler took to Twitter to share a snippet from the final show. Likewise, fans took to the comments to hail their picks from the trio.

The 2004 Mr. Olympia showdown

The 49-year-old athlete recounted his performance at the 2004 Mr. Olympia by sharing a video on Twitter. Marking it as “the golden days“, Cutler featured with two other icons, Coleman and Günter. Initially, the latter two were posing when Cutler barged in to flaunt his physique.

Moments later, he pulled out his massive quads while comparing them to The King’s. On the other side, the German athlete also flexed his impressive physique, towering over his two competitors. “The Most Epic Posedown in Bodybuilding History,” the title of the video flashed.

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Simultaneously, the fans took over the comments to debate about their best pick. Many claimed that Günter was quite underrated and did not get the recognition he deserved, whereas others were in awe of Cutler’s skill and also the superior aesthetics of the era.

Fans debate over the most epic posedown

Within a day, the post gathered much attention from the community. One fan marked it as a unique time in the bodybuilding world, as it remains unmatched by the current generation. “There will never be another time in bodybuilding like this,” it read.

Another fan acknowledged Cutler’s fine proportions that made him overpower the two IFBB greats’ physiques with a thoughtful note. It stated, “As big as Ronnie and Gunter were, there was just something about your shape and structure that made you look HUGE!”

A third comment spotlighted the 53-year-old athlete and claimed, “Gunter never got the recognition he deserved” while another noted the Quad-stomp poser’s antics. The fan wrote, “Bro pushes them and then pulls out the legs, legend.”

It is difficult to argue that this era of bodybuilding showcased superior finesse and talents in comparison to the present. Regardless of the opinions, the athletes shall continue to inspire the upcoming generations of the sport till time immemorial.

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