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[-VADOS-]

Chad Nicholls Assess the 2012 Arnold Prejudging




The Way Chad Sees It

This year’s Arnold had a strong field of 14 competitors, including the highly anticipated return of Branch Warren after his 2011 leg injury. The Flex Pro 2 weeks prior marked the official start of the 2012 bodybuilding season. In that short time several of the competitors have made adjustments in trying to peak for the Arnold. Let’s do a rundown of each athlete in order of appearance:


Ben White

– In terms of conditioning this is the best we’ve seen of Ben. However, his glutes are soft and he could be drier.

Evan Centopani

– Evan definitely added size since the Arnold last year. His improvements in size are especially noticeable throughout his back. His conditioning is good but right now not at 100%, though we’ll see if it sharpens up as he poses in the prejudging. His glutes and hams are both hard.

Mathias Bothoff

– This 6’1” policeman is a tall athlete with long muscle bellies. At this height, he lacks size; he really needs bigger legs. However, his upper body is in good shape – he shows a good crispness to the muscle. He lacks overall depth/maturity to his muscles.

Lionel Beyeke

– Just coming off his win at the Flex Pro, his conditioning might actually be improved from 2 weeks ago, but he’s flat. Due to this, his conditioning does not pop out. His structure great! However, just a little smaller than at Flex Pro 2 wks ago. As he poses u can see him come alive. This is a phenomenal athlete right here. He’s also drier than at Flex Pro but not quite same level of fullness.

Dexter Jackson

- Not the biggest or hardest we've seen him but this combination is good, especially with his structure. His glutes are hard but not the razor sharp condition we're used to seeing. Overall, he needs to be drier. However, this is an improved Dexter from his last couple of shows.

Eduardo Correa

– He’s not as sharp as 2 weeks ago at the Flex Pro but he is bigger and fuller and in great shape; great conditioning. This package is probably a better combination for here. Crazy conditioning! You can tell he sacrificed a little razor sharpness to get bigger and add size but this is a good combination for this show. One of the best conditioned athletes in this show. He still needs overall leg size from the front. He also needs thickness to match upper body. Good from sides and back.

Gustavo Badell

- For not competing for 2 yrs this is a good showing for first show back in the game. His conditioning is good but definitely not the best we've seen fro him. His legs are down a little but you can tell he added size overall. He has some good dryness and as he poses he continues to get better so it will improve as PJ goes on. He’s brought a tight midsection this time, which was a critique of his in the past.

Branch Warren

– This is a better version than we saw last year; you can see a small imbalance with quad but not enough to hurt him here. In fact, it’s remarkable how balanced it is in this short period of time! His size is good. He has a good hardness and dryness to skin right off the bat. His glutes are hard, lower back is tight, hams are good. However, his upper back could be a little harder. By far, the most impressive guy so far! Everybody who doubted he'd be a front runner just got a surprise.

Fouad Abiad

– Looks fuller than at his 3rd place win at the Flex Pro. Good conditioning, sharp glutes, dry and tight through his lower back. This could be the best we've seen him; best combination of size/fullness along with conditioning.

Brandon Curry

- Genetically one of best guys in line up. He possesses an eye appealing physique. Unfortunately his conditioning is a little off. He still lacks the dryness and finished look on stage
Ben Pakulski

- 10% harder than when he took 2nd at the Flex Pro 2 weeks prior. He has freaky quads. His glutes are shredded and his calves/hams are nuts. This is the best we've seen him. His midsection is down, nice and tight which is key for Ben. Should be in the mix for top 5.

Michael Kefilianos

- Overall he’s got good conditioning but not the finished dry look he's had in the past. He needs more depth and detail to the muscle that give him the 3D appearance on stage. His back looks good but his hams and quads from the side are a little weak. Overall a good showing.

Shawn Roden

– 4th Place at Flex Pro but seems to have improved since then. Structurally beautiful physique. His conditioning not 100% but better than 2 wks ago but he’s within about 15% of where he needs to be. His glutes are hard from side and his hams are detailed. He’s harder from back than front.

Denis Wolf

- Conditioning is very good. His glutes are sharp from the side but could be a little harder. He’s dry. Showing lots of sharpness in his quads. His back improved tremendously in thickness. This could be his best combo of size/conditioning. One of the best we've seen so far.



Chad's Summary

Once the line up started and the first callout occurred, Evan was starting to flatten out; his conditioning was starting to go a bit. He had a hardness but not a fullness. Branch may have faded also just a tiny bit. Wolf seemed to be getting harder, though, as he posed.

As the prejudge went on, it seemed obvious that Wolf and Branch would be #1 and 2. As he battled for 3rd, Evan started coming alive after posing. However, Dexter was fading as they posed.

The battle for 3-6 will be fierce tonight on stage!

Сообщение изменено: -VADOS- (04 марта 2012 - 10:30)

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Branch Warren Wins - The Pakman Breaks Top 5 - Men Results Here!




Branch Warren Wins Arnold Classic for Second Year in a Row at Arnold Sports Festival 2012

COLUMBUS, OH – Branch Warren of the United States won the Arnold Classic bodybuilding competition at the Arnold Sports Festival 2012. A check for $130,000 was presented by Gerard Dente of MHP, a trophy presented by Tim Bentley of GNC, and a Tony Nowak Original jacket and congratulations from Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Branch Warren won the Most Entertaining Posing Award and a $10,000 check presented by Dr. Steven Hertzler, Todd Jewell and Rick Ricart, and a medallion presented by Twinlab, EAS and Ricart.com. Branch Warren of the United States also was awarded the Most Muscular Man Trophy presented by Dave Reisman of Gold’s Gym.

Dennis Wolf of Germany finished second. He received $75,000 presented by Rich Gaspari of Gaspari Nutrition and an Arnold Classic medallion presented by Jay Jacobson of Optimum Nutrition.

Evan Centopani of the United States placed third and was awarded $50,000 presented by Eric Schwartz of Animal Universal Nutrition and a medallion by Dean Donlon of Bodybuilding.com.

Other major prizes awarded in the Arnold Classic were:

*4th place: Ben Pakulski of Canada received $30,000 presented by Nick Dodson of Michelob ULTRA and a medallion presented by Brian Yersky of MET-Rx.
*5th place: Dexter Jackson of the United States received $15,000 presented by Dave Reisman of Gold’s Gym and a medallion presented by Mustafa Hashimi of Vitamin Shoppe.
*6th place: Lionel Beyeke of France received $10,000, presented by Chris Mackenzie of bpi Sports and a medallion by Amanda Latona of BSN.

A total of 14 bodybuilders competed in the March 3 competition

The Arnold Schwarzenegger Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Robert Kennedy by Schwarzenegger. Accepting the award on behalf of Mr. Kennedy was his wife, Tosca Reno. In 1974 Kennedy started his first magazine, MuscleMag International. The magazine is still in publication 35 years later. In addition to MuscleMag International, Kennedy has also written 53 books, including several New York Times bestsellers. Robert Kennedy Publishing has published over 53 books with titles emphasizing fitness, health, lifestyle and nutrition. Kennedy is married to fitness writer Tosca Reno, the author of the best-selling book series The Eat-Clean Diet. Kennedy and Reno, along with their five children, live in the Caledon Hills of Ontario just north of Toronto.

[Burikus]

Лесуков сказал, что не готов пока стать профи, типа через годик...

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[musclemecca]

куй с ней с победой
но как эту произволку можно было назвать лучшей? O_o

[Abibossy]

-VADOS- ,
А будут произволки каждого участника? Хотелось бы поглядеть.

[-VADOS-]

А будут произволки каждого участника? Хотелось бы поглядеть.

Скоро реплеи появятся. Следи за этой страницей: http://www.bodybuild...st-replays.html

Ну и здесь я уже кое-что выкладывал:

http://forum.steelfactor.ru/index.php?showtopic=36404&view=findpost&p=2140300

http://forum.steelfactor.ru/index.php?showtopic=36404&view=findpost&p=2140304

Сообщение изменено: -VADOS- (04 марта 2012 - 10:50)

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[Valentin01]

я немного запутолся , с нашими спортсменами.
базаров в категории стал 4? и выборнов тоже? или кто то из них выйграл категорию?

[L e z v i E]

было?


http://www.musculardevelopment.com/contests/12-arnold-classic/4067-bodybuilding-prejudging-indiviudual-posing-video.html





http://www.musculardevelopment.com/contests/12-arnold-classic/4066-mens-bodybuilding-prejudging-callouts-video-from-the-arnold-classic-2012.html

[KristianRick]

Вольф и Ваня намного больше понравились чем Брэнч.День начался с дибилизма.Отрадно,что впереди еще выборы.

[-VADOS-]

было?

ага

http://forum.steelfactor.ru/index.php?showtopic=36404&view=findpost&p=2140282

[-VADOS-]

Mike O'Hearn на ЭКСПО

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Сообщение изменено: -VADOS- (04 марта 2012 - 11:54)

[Valentin01]

скажите что заняли выборнов и базаров!

[BOBO]

Болел, как всегда, больше за Бренча, и рад его победе!
Но понравились больше всего Цент, Вольф и Пака!!!
Наконец то Паку поставили на его реальное место - первый раз в его проф карьере! Всё время подзанижали его, ИМХО!

[L e z v i E]

Valentin01, четвертые места

[Михайлов Саша]

напомните пожалуйста,квал получила пятерка или тройка ?

Сообщение изменено: Михайлов Александр (04 марта 2012 - 12:09)

[L e z v i E]

, тройка

[sailingmaster]

что-то форма профучастников совсем не порадовала (за исключением, может быть, Пакульски и Бейеке).
Хочется увидеть качество...проработанные мышцы.
1) У Бренча спина вообще непонятная...корявая, кажется, ухудшилась по сравнению с прошлым/позапрошлым годами. В позе двойной бицепс сзади бицепсов как обычно не видно совсем... Единственное - большие жесткие ноги, как из камня выточенные, и грудные мышцы порадовали. Ну и широкий он пипец для своего роста.
2) Вольф огромный, бедро толстенное, но непроработанное. Голень тонкая, говорили уже. В остальном понравился.
3) У Центопани понравилась спина больше, чем у остальных. Ноги хорошие - как бедро, так и голень. В совокупности понравился больше остальных, хотя грудь плосковата, как всем известно.
4) Пакульски хорош - здоровенный и жесткий. Бедра толстые и при этом рельефные, форма квадров тоже классная. В целом у Пакульского никакие слабые места в глаза не бросились.
5) Декстер - нравится мне этот атлет, но видимо годы берут свое. Ухудшается постепенно... Ноги не порадовали - как будто подзалитые. Спина тоже огорчила.
6) Бейеке понравился - ноги сеченные, мяса на нем достаточно, спина хорошая, поставил бы его выше Декса.

В общем хотелось увидеть супер рельеф, но не удалось .
После просмотра фотографий других профи кажется, что у Шабуни спина лучше, чем у половины профессионалов...

[summer11]

wolf i v pravdu dumal s takimi ikrami ciplenka viigrati 1 mesto?i biti idolom.primerom dlia podrozania v etom sporte?

[BOBO]

Вот тут многие про икры Вольфа сетуют! Некоторые даже всерьёз думают, что он их и впрямь не качает, почему-то!
Ага, а Бренч не качает руки, а Цент - грудь...

Типа - нах надо нелюбимые мышцы прокачивать? И так сойдёт!

[sailingmaster]

Типа - нах надо нелюбимые мышцы прокачивать? И так сойдёт!

да понятно, что генетика не позволяет их улучшить. Ясно как день.

[100kg]

есть интервью,где Шабуня говорит как он недоволен?

[musclemecca]

[-Natasha-]

да понятно, что генетика не позволяет их улучшить.

Пакульски свою кривенькую от природы голень смог подкорректировать массивной икроножной)

[-Natasha-]

По любителям протоколы когда будут?

[mango]

а по-моему всё справедливо

[devastator]

Дальше можно не продолжать - после этой фразы все прочие твои рассуждения уже более объяснимы

конечно, бесполезный спор!
ты в упор смотришь. ТУПО на мясо. Ради интереса посмотри на соотношение талия\бедро и бедро\коленка у Катлера и у Дениса.
Я не спорю по качеству и проработке Денис еще сильно хуже чем первая тройка на Оле, но то, что его квадры прям так уж безоговорочно хуже - нет уж...Катлер сделал лучшее качество глубину и разделение, но Денис на свой костяк накидал куда больше мяса. Опять же - вопрос выбора, также как и со спиной.

На прошлом АК Бренч был безоговорочным лидером, но сейчас имхо но нет...