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After the IFBB Pro coach, Milos Sarcev recently shared jaw-dropping side chest stage pictures from the 1999 British Grand Prix, a recent wave of nostalgia has swept through the bodybuilding community. This magical moment features none other than the formidable trio of Ronnie Coleman, Flex Wheeler, and Kevin Levrone.

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The bodybuilding community seemed abuzz with excitement, and fans were choosing sides in this friendly battle of allegiances. As Sarcev posted the picture, he hailed the trio as the ultimate side chest trio in the history of the sport.

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Best Side Chest trio ever: Milos Sarcev

The snapshot shared by Sarcev showcased Coleman’s colossal muscles and represented sheer force and dominance. Wheeler, the Sultan of Symmetry added a touch of his grace to the picture. On the other hand, Levrone, the aesthetics powerhouse, captured attention with his chiseled physique and captivating stage presence.

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This image not only honored the past but also ignited inspiration for current and future athletes. The Serbian bodybuilder wrote in his Instagram post caption, honoring these legends by saying, “It doesn’t get better than that. Arguably the best side chest trio of all time @ronniecoleman8 @kevinlevrone and @flexwheelercoaching at the 1999 British Grand Prix.”

In this event, Ronnie Coleman, who had initiated his remarkable Mr. Olympia winning streak in 1998, emerged as the winner. The results of the 1999 competition showcased an intriguing lineup with Coleman clinching the top spot, followed by Wheeler in second and Levrone in third. Dexter Jackson secured the fourth position, and Sarcev rounded up the top five. Fans while recalling these exciting times, split their loyalties, each championing their favorite among the trio.

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Fans drown in nostalgia

Fans flooded the comments section with their reactions, choosing their favorite from the period. One user wrote, “Flex Wheeler’s arm in this shot is just ridiculous” and “Look at Flex’s hamstring! Wow! Only the KING could beat him. At any other time in bodybuilding history, he would be MR O!!!!” The fans were devastated about the eight-month break Levrone used to take often, with one wrting, “I always wondered what would’ve happened if Levrone gave it his all for 2 years straight without taking up to 8 months off yearly….”

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“Ronnie takes this easily,”

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“Ronnie’s side chest is chiseled sheesh..,” “Flex soft, Ronnie hard.” , “The best lineup in history..” and, “@milossarcev Again, the ‘90’s was IT! Thank you for posting.” “Seems like everyone who stepped on that Grand Prix stage in 99 was at their all-time best. Amazing show,”

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Who was your favorite from that era of bodybuilding? Let us know in the comments below.

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Arpita Shrivastava is a Bodybuilding writer at EssentiallySports. Marching towards the 1000 articles mark, she specializes in covering the off-court developments of the sport and the Bodybuilding stars. With a Master’s degree in Mass Communication, Arpita has been putting to use her knowledge of content creation to produce engaging content for her readers. Arpita has studied the lives of her Bodybuilding idols thoroughly, which include Ronnie Coleman and Jay Cutler. In her articles, she explores and tries to understand the nitty-gritty of building a shredded physique. At the semblance of a chance to venture for a vacation, she prefers hiking to satiate her wanderlust.

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