What Is The Big Deal With Evan Centopani?

[jwethall]

I have to ask, because every magazine or internet publications thinks he's the greatest thing since sliced bread. I just don't see it. His chest is too weak for his body, his lat spread is not as impressive as lets say Lionel Beyeke. Not to mention some pretty gnarly and abundant stretch marks. I'm not saying he's not a specimen, or that he doesn't look good. I'm just saying I don't think he deserves the hype he's getting.

You may all now nail me to the cross.

[Ragana]

His personality has as much to do with it as does his physique. People love him because he's humble, modest and extremely intelligent. If I had to pick a spokesman for our sport, I would definitely nominate Evan.

P.S. he has the genetics to be truly great. Give him time to fill out his frame.

[Groggery]

He's a tall guy who comes in very good condition. Once filled up you can damn well say he's gonna win.

Thankfully judges don't care about stretch marks as some of you folks do. Talk about nit-picking.

[DavisForman]

I have to ask, because every magazine or internet publications thinks he's the greatest thing since sliced bread. I just don't see it. His chest is too weak for his body, his lat spread is not as impressive as lets say Lionel Beyeke. Not to mention some pretty gnarly and abundant stretch marks. I'm not saying he's not a specimen, or that he doesn't look good. I'm just saying I don't think he deserves the hype he's getting.

You may all now nail me to the cross.

Look at his contest record. That alone demands quite a bit of attention.

[jwethall]

His personality has as much to do with it as does his physique. People love him because he's humble, modest and extremely intelligent. If I had to pick a spokesman for our sport, I would definitely nominate Evan.

P.S. he has the genetics to be truly great. Give him time to fill out his frame.

Fair enough. I'm just not sure how potential trumps accomplishment. when looking at some of the new comers, I thought Lionel Beyeke should've placed higher than Centopani. He had a better V-shape, enormous back, thick delts and chest, and big legs. I'm glad Evan's a good guy and hope he lives up to hype he's creating.

[mrusa85]

You don't really notice his stretch marks on contest day when he's on stage.

[Flek]

Give him a Muscletech contract and you will see him winning show after show.

[JohnyBlaze077]

I'm convinced it's a popularity thing... One of those guys who always had the hype even as a rookie.
Physique wise, he should be battling on the 2nd callouts (unless it's a lower show), weak back and chest but specially he lacks thickness in general, he just doesn't look developed from all angles, he's lacking the so-called density and 3-D look that the elite guys have (yes, even Branch)...

He has plenty of time and i think his Flex Pro 2011 package was his best show, as of right now i think he's one of the most overrated guys in the circuit in co-relation to the callouts he gets.

[jwethall]

I'm convinced it's a popularity thing... One of those guys who always had the hype even as a rookie.
Physique wise, he should be battling on the 2nd callouts (unless it's a lower show), weak back and chest but specially he lacks thickness in general, he just doesn't look developed from all angles, he's lacking the so-called density and 3-D look that the elite guys have (yes, even Branch)...

He has plenty of time and i think his Flex Pro 2011 package was his best show, as of right now i think he's one of the most overrated guys in the circuit in co-relation to the callouts he gets.

Thank you!

[pumpingjoe]

Want the truth? He's white.

[MesoPeaks]

Not to mention...he's got the looks

[jwethall]

Want the truth? He's white.

Phil Heath isn't...

[gr8cox]

Evan Centopani seems to be the second coming of Mike Matarazzo.

[FAN0FdaSport]

I'm convinced it's a popularity thing... One of those guys who always had the hype even as a rookie.
Physique wise, he should be battling on the 2nd callouts (unless it's a lower show), weak back and chest but specially he lacks thickness in general, he just doesn't look developed from all angles, he's lacking the so-called density and 3-D look that the elite guys have (yes, even Branch)...

He has plenty of time and i think his Flex Pro 2011 package was his best show, as of right now i think he's one of the most overrated guys in the circuit in co-relation to the callouts he gets.

Not impressed from any of the following?

His conditioning
his proportions except his chest
his great symmetry with the mass he holds

Something to consider is that the competition isn't that strong at the shows he has competed in. He probably wouldn't have been top 4 at the Arnold between 2005-'10.

If he's so overated then why don't people try to explain why Ben, Dex or even Lionel(lol) should beat him.

[SmarterChild]

hes not thick?

OP i want whatever youre smoking

and hes brought up his chest a considerable amount

hes young and has plenty of time to fill out and get that dense/matured muscle look

[justinnnnn]

1. Smart
2. Well spoken
3. 29 years old
4. Potential
5. Potential
6. Always places well

[boyoboyo]

hes not thick?

OP i want whatever youre smoking

and hes brought up his chest a considerable amount

hes young and has plenty of time to fill out and get that dense/matured muscle look

you dont have to have a big chest to look thick, besides i dont think his chest hurts him that much, he just needs to continue improving all over his back in particular

[ZBlacktt]

Because he can rock this years AC winner?

[Uz]

lol @ not thick.

[HydroShake]

dude is as thick as they come. the only issue is the structural flaw in the FDB and his muscle separation. either he has to practice posing more or the separation is just a genetic thing.

[Ikatsu]

dude is as thick as they come. the only issue is the structural flaw in the FDB and his muscle separation. either he has to practice posing more or the separation is just a genetic thing.

swoosh

[Deano87]

he's a sick kunt

[lilarnuld]

Fair enough. I'm just not sure how potential trumps accomplishment. when looking at some of the new comers, I thought Lionel Beyeke should've placed higher than Centopani. He had a better V-shape, enormous back, thick delts and chest, and big legs. I'm glad Evan's a good guy and hope he lives up to hype he's creating.

yes but lionel beyeke was as soft as a marshmallow and evan was ripped,conditioning is very important these days

[JohnyBlaze077]

Not impressed from any of the following?

His conditioning
his proportions except his chest
his great symmetry with the mass he holds

Something to consider is that the competition isn't that strong at the shows he has competed in. He probably wouldn't have been top 4 at the Arnold between 2005-'10.

If he's so overated then why don't people try to explain why Ben, Dex or even Lionel(lol) should beat him.

So far this is the only comment worth a reply, the others are the usual fanboys who can't see past his weak points.

His conditioning is pretty good, however he seems to have the problem of overdoing it in the last few weeks. It's curious that his most complete package was displayed actually 2 weeks before his peaking goal, last year.

His proportions still need some work, alot of it actually. Needs more back and chest size, more hamstrings and he needs to figure out a way to not get his waist even wider that what already is, while getting those much needed improvements.
People talk like he just needs to make small improvements, not clearly the case since we are talking 2 big muscle groups here.

Yeah he has mass but he still needs more size, remember that he's the same height as Wolf while being 15lbs lighter and people have given sh*t to Wolf all these years for not being able to fill out his frame.

[FAN0FdaSport]

I just want to see him peak properly. He did say he overdieted and the improvements were there in his back but it was flat.



Also, his posing needs work. He actually looks like he struggles with it on stage.

[asbrus]

i just want to see him peak properly. He did say he overdieted and the improvements were there in his back but it was flat.



also, his posing needs work. He actually looks like he struggles with it on stage.

he's in an era with extremly piss p00r bbers wh0 w0uldn't even have made it pr0 back in the day. The era 0f wide waists and big guts.

[flangmasterj]

he's in an era with extremly piss p00r bbers wh0 w0uldn't even have made it pr0 back in the day. The era 0f wide waists and big guts.

Dude just don't even come in here anymore if this is the bull**** you're going to post.

[DavisForman]

Dude just don't even come in here anymore if this is the bull**** you're going to post.

^^ This. Asbrus, you've been gone for months now and NOBODY has missed you. Stay away please.

[Ehudd]

^^ This. Asbrus, you've been gone for months now and NOBODY has missed you. Stay away please.

I agree. Ive only just started posting again, he will cause me to leave. And no one wants that cause I'm a great pokemon trainer

[featureless]

Imo all Evan needs is to come in fuller whilst still achieving the graininess he is capable of, and a little more sweep to his lats. If this is possible he will be a handful for anyone.