Official Arnold Classic Play by Play thread

[ZidaneValor]

I predict Phil Heath will be sitting in the stands, see how everyone looks during prejudging, and then just say "f_ck it" and enter on the spot.

Seriously though, I'll probably have (1) Wolf, (2) Evan, (3) Dex, (4) Branch, and (5) Beyeke.

I'm dropping Branch all the way down to 4th just because I think the turn around from the quad tear is too short. I would predict a healthy Branch to win, but I don't think he's fully recovered yet.

[egod6044]

1. Evan Centopani
2. Dennis Wolf
3. Branch Warren
4. Dexter Jackson
5. Ben Pakulski

[egod6044]

I predict Phil Heath will be sitting in the stands, see how everyone looks during prejudging, and then just say "f_ck it" and enter on the spot.

Seriously though, I'll probably have (1) Wolf, (2) Evan, (3) Dex, (4) Branch, and (5) Beyeke.

I'm dropping Branch all the way down to 4th just because I think the turn around from the quad tear is too short. I would predict a healthy Branch to win, but I don't think he's fully recovered yet.

I agree with you about Branch dude

[SUPER_MANLET]

1-Evan
2-Branch
3-Wolf
4-Dexter
5-Beyeke

[ZBlacktt]

1. Beyeke
2. Evan
3. Branch
4. Dex
5. Fouad

Most interesting picks. ( please be safe and don't bet )


1. Wolf ( god that last video really has mind f**ked me with his conditioning in it, but still. )

2. Evan ( Liked what I've been seeing )

3. Branch ( I so don't want to underestimate this man. )

4. Dex ( Won it before has all the experience in the world. )

5. Lionel Beyeke ( Is Shawn Rhoden comes in super dry, he will take 5th even with the belly button issue )

[str8flexed]

Ok here are my picks, and they will probably work out terrible but hey

1. Evan. I think it's his time, I think he's more complete than the rest of the guys up there and way more consistent with his conditioning than Wolf

2. Branch. I know there is the whole quad tear but this guy has proven people wrong so many times I don't feel right betting against him. Besides his quads were always a strong point so even if they are off a bit, he can still crack top 3 if he's on everywhere else

3. Wolf. He is the most variable. If he's completely 100% on (which I don't think he's been since the 2008 Olympia) he can win. If he's way off (circa 2009 Olympia) he could be out of the top 5. I'll split the difference and put him 3rd.

4. Brandon Curry. This is a pick partly because I think we saw just a glimpse of what Brandon is capable of at the Olympia and if he's able to start replicating that, watch out.

5. Ben Pakulski. This is my sleeper pick I suppose. In part because we train at the same gym (obviously biased) so I've seen his conditioning and I think that if he had brought the conditioning & fullness at the night show from the Flex Pro to prejudging he would have beaten Beyeke. I think Ben is very consistent conditioning wise and I almost always favor that.

So obviously there is who is not in the top 5. Dexter or Beyeke. Dexter has been on the decline since 2009 and I really see him getting lost in this lineup due to how complete everyone in the top 5 is and how much bigger they will be than him. Now, that said, people are off, he could finish 2nd or 3rd and it wouldn't shock me. I'm probably too low on him, but he just hasn't seemed to really put together a 'wow' physique since the 2008 olympia. Beyeke is very good, but I think that he was beatable at the Flex pro, and I think that Ben P could edge him out.

Now that said, predicting bodybuilding is like trying to predict the whether. Usually you are wrong, and typically you look like an ******* LOL.

[ThePhysiqueCPA]

Nice picks Layne, I was surprised to see Curry and Pakulski on your list.

1. Branch - He looked insane last week, quads and all. He's so grainy even if his conditioning is off a percent or 2 he can still hang.
2. Evan - I've never really thought much of or followed him, but after seeing his MD vids I bumped him up.
3. Dexter - I think he has the physique that the ASF wants, a little smaller sleeker than the other guys. He just has to be tighter than at the Masters.
4. Curry - He started out here local to me and still trains here regularly. If he nails his posing and keeps his legs tight, he should place nicely.
5. Wolf - I have a feeling he's going to be off.

[prestonvh]

Hey guys,
My wife Isabel and I will be covering the play by play for bodybuilding.com this year and this will be the thread for it. The big wigs at bodybuilding.com wanted me to open this up early to get the anticipation and interest started (like there isn't enough already ) so in any case, since we've got over a week til this thing get's going, who are your picks? Any Dark Horses? Tell you what, anyone who pics the top 5 in correct order I will rep (if that sort of thing matters to you). Or if you make a crazy prediction that turns out, I'll rep you for that too. So who are your picks? Feel free to weigh in on the women's bodybuilding, Figure, and Fitness as well. Will also rep for correct pics on those as well. If you prefer a different format to follow, you can also follow updates that we will be tweeting. My handle is @biolayne and Isabel's is @aloha_izzie

So with that said, let's see the picks!?

When is the Pre Judging, Night Show, and awards?

[prestonvh]

I predict Phil Heath will be sitting in the stands, see how everyone looks during prejudging, and then just say "f_ck it" and enter on the spot.

Seriously though, I'll probably have (1) Wolf, (2) Evan, (3) Dex, (4) Branch, and (5) Beyeke.

I'm dropping Branch all the way down to 4th just because I think the turn around from the quad tear is too short. I would predict a healthy Branch to win, but I don't think he's fully recovered yet.

When is the Pre Judging, Night Show, and awards?

[Kurain]

1. Dennis Wolf
2. Branch Warren
3. Brandon Curry
4. Dexter Jackson
5. Evan Centopani

I thought Wolf was incredible at the Olympia and got shortchanged. This is his time to shine. Branch the defending champ has apparently not lost much size due to the injury so should be right in there. Curry was awesome at the Olympia and will probably keep improving. Dex is so consistent with his conditioning I'd be amazed if he's not in the top 5. Centopani has a ton of mass but I don't think he's proportioned as well as Dex and Curry.

By the way, does anyone know if Hidetada Yamagishi is competing? I don't know if he would get in the top 5 but maybe somewhere 6-8. His conditioning is always spot on.

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[KRAIVCASE]

For everyone doubting evan to be in the top two, lemme tell you....A few days he came into my work (gnc, milford ct), and he looked ON! a week out and he looked ready to step on stage...its not just hype, believe it, hes going to place top 2.

Dennis
Evan
Branch
Dex
Brandon

[prestonvh]

1. Ben White
2. Brandon Curry
3. Branch Warren
4. Dennis Wolf.
5. Gustavo Badell

[HautDeGamme]

Ben white first ... ^^


I'm really curious about Branch, will he be ready...

[daytonajames]

1. Branch Warren
2. Evan Centopani
3. Dennis Wolf
4. Lionel Beyeke
5. Dexter Jackson

[nick1993]

1. Branch, because hes a fan favorite and judges love him, and size conditioning and that grainy look.
2. Evan, delts calves and conditioning as well as aesthetics will get him there (he will deserve first)
3. Wolf, huge from the front, but calves and hamstrings will hold him back.
4. Lionel, a little bit beaten up from the flex pro win, take it easy since he has the olympia qualification.
5. Fouad, pissed he didn't win the Flex Pro, definite top 5.

[nick1993]

haha ben white first

1. Ben White
2. Brandon Curry
3. Branch Warren
4. Dennis Wolf.
5. Gustavo Badell

[BIgOrange865]

1. Branch
2. Evan
3. Curry
4. Dexter
5. Wolf

[Stoneco|d]

1. Branch Warren
2. Evan Centopani
3. Dennis Wolf
4. Dexter Jackson
5. Fouad Abaid (either 4 or 5, I believe he will nail it)

People honestly believe Lionel will place top 5? I bet his conditioning will be nothing like most of the competitors, he will come in soft. Still believe Fouad took first at FLEX pro with Ben 2nd. Some judges are on crack, just like how they didn't give DLB the win for first PRO physique show.

[ArchAngel'73]

1. Branch Warren
2. Evan Centopani
3. Gustavo Badell
4. Dexter "The Blade" Jackson
5. Lionel Beyeke

However it turns out, it'll be a pleaesure to be able to watch it on bb.com

[PillClinton]

1. wolf
2. centaponi
3. branch
4. dex
5. gustavo

prolly a lil wild for branch in 3rd, but oh well

[cdeffenbaugh]

1. Layne
2. Branch
3. Wolf
4. Centaponi
5. Dex
6. Gustavo

bet on it.

[JanesLastResort]

going out tomorrow to buy snacks, energy drinks and 2lbs of beef for dat der home made beef jerky.

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[mrusa85]

Hmmm... I think Curry's condition at the Olympia was a fluke. We'll see if he can duplicate that look so soon.

[mrusa85]

going out tomorrow to buy snacks, energy drinks and 2lbs of beef for dat der home made beef jerky.

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Ever made the homemade beef jerky using ground beef in the oven. They sell kits at Wal-Mart. Stuff is loaded with sodium thises and thats, but it's really tasty!

[JanesLastResort]

Ever made the homemade beef jerky using ground beef in the oven. They sell kits at Wal-Mart. Stuff is loaded with sodium thises and thats, but it's really tasty!

No wal-mart here though (EU). I might make pork jerky seeing as beef is expensive as hell lol.

[Wakegrl0021]

im torn between wanting branch to win or evan. if either man wins, i will be happy. evan has done so much hard work this year to be in his best shape, and the universal video's of his journey were amazing. branch on the other hand is a beast, and is always my top pick.

Top 5:
Branch
Evan
Wolf
Curry
Dex

I feel the same way!

[co1e_train]

This might sound stupid but the mens bodybuilding Pre-J and Finals are still both on saturday right? I know there has been some changes to rules to different shows but I just wanted to make sure because on bb.com it said the webcast starts tomorrow?

[chevyman1120]

Jay Cutler
Dexter Jackson
Ronnie Coleman
Johnnie Jackson
Lee Priest

[cdeffenbaugh]

I know where layne will be in c-bus this weekend