The Arnold Classic '24 Mega thread

[AllOkJumpmaster]

When I see Akim Williams, my first thought is back to his 6th place 2020 Olympia placing, which while deserved, I feel like he looked at an all-time best for him and possibly could have placed higher. I know he was involved in a significant car accident after that. Do I think he could win th whole show in the field, probably not, but he could definitely do damage when everyone is just saying it will be Hadi and Samson and no one else.

 

[AllOkJumpmaster]

I'm excited to see Rafael Brandao, he has put on some good size, I want see see what he can do under Neil Hill's guidance.

agreed \m/

 

[Fleezy]

but he could definitely do damage when everyone is just saying it will be Hadi and Samson and no one else.

Unlikely IMO

He’s never had a great back, and his conditioning has always been sub par

I see him getting lost in the mix tbh

 

[AllOkJumpmaster]

Side note, classic, it is literally the Olympia crew minus Chris. Top competitors would be Breon, Terrance, Urs, and Dino. Urs's personality is by all means my favorite, he is a fun guy. Probably 4th out of 4 of the aforementioned physiques. Ramon (Dino) seemed to be the closest to pushing Chris last year. All of that said I have this weird love / wish that Breon wins. I just like his physique. I know he is not as "classic" as Chris or what the fuck ever. I just like the guy, and feel like he always looks awesome. this is my personal fan bias showing through I guess

 

[AllOkJumpmaster]

Unlikely IMO

He’s never had a great back, and his conditioning has always been sub par

I see him getting lost in the mix tbh

He has absurdly high lat insertions. 2020 Olympia was the first and only time his conditioning was competitive. I respect your analysis on this, you were right about everyone in the '23 Olympia

 

[Eguz22]

I like Akim but some new guys have come along since his sixth place finish at Olympia, and he hasn't replicated his best look either. I think he'll be in the second call, between 5th and 8th place.

 

[pistonpump]

Who is Remeco Bose? Amateur champ or something?

 

[Eguz22]

Who is Remeco Bose? Amateur champ or something?

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He won the Arnold overall amateur

 

[dantes]

I'm excited to see Rafael Brandao, he has put on some good size, I want see see what he can do under Neil Hill's guidance.

If it’s not Milos that’s rare. I’ve worked with him. Man loves to compete and have his guys competing.

Regardless of which one it is. If he wants to win the O he needs a true off or progressive season IMO. Even if he does love competing. You can only run throttle open all year long at that level for so long IMO. I just don’t want to see it catch up to him personally.

Milos wants his guys competing at least once a year but I know he said he was a little opposed to the shows post Olympia but Samson was dead set on it so he went with it and Samson said the same in a different interview

 

[AllOkJumpmaster]

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Antoine posting at 10wks out

 

[dantes]

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Antoine posting at 10wks out

His upper and lower body look more balanced here. He was a bit bottom heavy

 

[alfresco]

His upper and lower body look more balanced here. He was a bit bottom heavy

I think he is a bit arm heavy now. Not bad thing (for me) and him unless he gets docked for it (doubtful). Just an observation . . . the first thing my eyes are drawn too. Never was my favorite physique but he is easier on my eyes now.

 

[stackdizzy]

If Samson wants a shot at the O title he needs to sit this Arnold out and stop competing IMO.

I know Nick isn’t competing as of now, but just saying…

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Man look how he has veins in his arms chest, thats just so gross you can totally tell he takes steroids. I'd guess he takes tren

 

[b-boy]

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Antoine posting at 10wks out

Pretty funny that he was accepted and Martin Fitz. Was denied, Martin would wipe the floor with Antoine

 

[pistonpump]

Pretty funny that he was accepted and Martin Fitz. Was denied, Martin would wipe the floor with Antoine

It's because of his posing and he does have good size and shape. Would he really wipe the floor with Antoine? Have they stood next to each other on stage?

 

[dantes]

Pretty funny that he was accepted and Martin Fitz. Was denied, Martin would wipe the floor with Antoine

I think it’s because Martin hasn’t competed for awhile and allegedly down sized so much people thought he was calling it quits.

 

[m87r]

Pretty funny that he was accepted and Martin Fitz. Was denied, Martin would wipe the floor with Antoine

If Martin would have a couple of wins I'm sure he would have been accepted.

 

[dantes]

I think he is a bit arm heavy now. Not bad thing (for me) and him unless he gets docked for it (doubtful). Just an observation . . . the first thing my eyes are drawn too. Never was my favorite physique but he is easier on my eyes now.

Crazy because he has torn both biceps but they look great

 

[b-boy]

Would he really wipe the floor with Antoine?

YES, he would, fuck he pushed Andrew Jacked at Texas, and honestly beat him in the back shots, he is on another level than Antoine, sorry but brutal honesty.

 

[Eguz22]

Martin had some legal problems, could that be one of the reasons?