Classic Physique Posing Trunks: Like Mike
The new Classic Physique division of NPC competition is easily identified at a glance by the “spandex short” style of posing trunks used. The history of these trunks may seem short, but the inspiration for the decision dates back 20-25 years, and was heavily influenced by “The Greatest to Ever Play the Game,” Michael Jordan. To our knowledge, Michael Jordan has never entered into a bodybuilding competition, and yet has now left an indirect mark upon the industry. To understand this impact we have to first take a look at basketball attire and the men’s underwear of choice in the 80s and 90s. Lucky Shorts In the 80s, men unanimously wore what we would now call “short shorts”...