Dorian Yates - the Shadow routine at the 1994 Mr. Olympia

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   Channel description: Yates ('The Shadow') performing his posing routine at the Mr. Olympia held on 10 September 1994 in Atlanta, Georgia. Per the description he won his third consecutive title that year despite a torn left biceps several weeks before the contest.

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   What to watch for: the posing routine is a finals segment choreographed by the athlete to music, distinct from the mandatory poses. Note how 1990s pro bodybuilding was presented on stage; our pose guide covers mandatory poses only and no scoring is discussed here.