i dont lift personally, but i dont like the way most modern body builders look. their cores always seem over developed (beer belly, yes i know its all muscle, but they look bloated). maybe judges favor this type of look, im not a professional or anything, but from a human to human, their bodies often look like weird science experiments. there isnt a flow to their bodies, its just a shit load of huge muscles everywhere. i cant say im surprised though, with all the supplements and what not out there. maybe arnold set the bar too damn high. but even before him, many years ago, like the marble statues of naked men. those bodies are aesthetically pleasing. theres a flow to their bodies, as in, they're congruent. nothing stands out, everything blends well.
like i said though, i dont lift, so wtf do i know. just giving my opinion, like the topic asked. sorry if i hurt anyones feelings.