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Shall we have any kind of prediction contest this year?
” srcset=”/uploads/emoticons/smile@2x.png 2x” width=”20″ height=”20″>Compton continues with daily updates:
“IFBB Physique pro Sabrina Taylor trains back at World Gym in San Diego CA, 9 days out from the 2015 Arnold Classic in Columbus Ohio. In this video, she talks about the excitement and honor of being selected to compete in the first-ever Women’s Physique Division at the Arnold Classic.”
Apparenly Oksana is bringing a bit different free routine
” srcset=”/uploads/emoticons/smile@2x.png 2x” width=”20″ height=”20″>“With 2 weeks to go till the 2015 Arnold Classic, IFBB pro bodybuilder Branch Warren trains Delts at Metroflex Arlington. This past offseason Branch went “to a place he’s never been before” mentally in order to put everthing he has into this contest prep – and it seems to be working. In this video, he talks about the difficulty of his 2012 Arnold prep, gives great advice to aspiring young bodybuilders & we hear from his posing coach Sheilahe Brown about some changes coming to his routine.”
1 week to go!
Jose Raymond at this point:
“After a cold and rough week of travel for Aaron and Prime Nutrition South East Regional Sales Manager Luis M, they both decided to take a lunch break trip to the local go kart track for some drivers ed and much needed fun. Aaron takes us through one of his chest workouts with Prime Nutrition VP Chris E. and Luis in attendance. Aaron also gives us a slight preview before he leaves for Ohio next week.”
Figure International contender Candice Keene shares a 1 week out shot as well:
And some recent athlete updates:
Latest of Oksana:
Hidetada trains legs 2,5 weeks before the showtime:
Dana Linn Bailey’s daily videoupdate from yesterday:
MP athlete Sadik Hadzovic gives a sneak peak 1 week out:
Also Mark Anthony is getting ready for the first ever men’s MP pro show being part of AC:
Evan Centopani trains his arms, shoulders and calves two weeks out from the Arnold Sports Festival at the Powerhouse Gym aka The Super Gym in New Haven, Connecticut. He definitely looks ready to rock!
Dana Linn Bailey 10 days out from the Arnold Classic training back etc…
With the 2015 Arnold Classic looming, IFBB pro bodybuilder Dexter Jackson smashes chest with Charles Glass at Gold’s Gym Venice, 4 weeks out. Motivated to train harder at the MECCA – due to the history & atmosphere, the guys go through a brutal workout. Dexter is hungry for that 5th ASC win…
IFBB Pro Brandon Curry takes you through his latest arm and shoulder workout at the East Coast MECCA. In this video, Brandon makes sure to train the entire arm, not forgetting about the forearms and brachialis. Since it’s 3.5 weeks out from the 2015 Arnold Classic, he keeps his intensity very high with short rest periods and a lot of drop sets for delts.
Kefalianos 2 weeks out photos at http://www.bodybuilders.gr/forum/showthread.php?t=40723&p=1228366#post1228366
http://www.ifbb.com/small-modifications-in-bodybuilding-mandatory-poses
SMALL MODIFICATIONS IN BODYBUILDING MANDATORY POSES
The IFBB Executive Council has approved small modifications to Bodybuilding and Classic Bodybuilding mandatory poses. In general, the changes are in the area of leg placement. These changes are in force from the beginning of this year.
Let’s analyze them pose by pose.1. Front Double Biceps
Standing face front to the judges, with one leg 40-50 cm forward and to the side, the competitor will raise both arms to shoulder level and bend them at the elbows. The hands should be clenched and turned down so as to cause a contraction of the biceps and forearm muscles, which are the main muscle groups that are to be assessed in this pose. In addition, the competitor should attempt to contract as many other muscles as possible as the judges will be surveying the whole physique, from head to toe.2. Front Lat Spread
Standing face front to the judges, with the legs and feet in-line and up to 15 cm apart, the competitor will place the open hands, or clenched fists, against, or gripping, the lower waist or obliques and will expand the latissimus muscles. At the same time, the competitor should attempt to contract as many other frontal muscles as possible. It shall be strictly forbidden for the competitor to pull up on the posing trunks so as to show the top inside of the quadriceps.3. Side Chest
The competitor may choose either side for this pose, in order to display the “better” arm. He will stand with his left or right side towards the judges and will bend the arm nearest the judges to a right-angle position, with the fist clenched and, with the other hand, will grasp the wrist. The leg nearest the judges will be bent at the knee and will rest on the toes. The competitor will then expand the chest and by upward pressure of the front bent arm and contract the biceps as much as possible. He will also contract the thigh muscles, in particular, the biceps femoris group, and by downward pressure on his toes, will display the contracted calf muscles.4. Back Double Biceps
Standing with his back to the judges, the competitor will bend the arms and wrists as in the Front Double Biceps pose, and will place one foot back, resting on the toes. He will then contract the arm muscles as well as the muscles of the shoulders, upper and lower back, thigh and calf muscles.5. Back Lat Spread
Standing with his back to the judges, the competitor will place his hands on his waist with his elbows kept wide, with the legs and feet in-line and up to 15 cm apart. He will then contract the latissimus dorsi as wide as possible. The competitor should make an effort to display the opposite calf to that which was displayed during the back double biceps pose so the judge may assess both calf muscles equally. It shall be strictly forbidden for the competitor to pull up on the posing trunks so as to show the gluteus maximus muscles.6. Side Triceps
The competitor may choose either side for this pose so as to show the “better” arm. He will stand with his left or right side towards the judges and will place both arms behind his back, either linking his fingers or grasping the front arm by the wrist with his rear hand. The leg farthest to the judges will be bent at the knee and the foot resting on the toes. The competitor will exert pressure against his front arm, thereby causing the triceps muscle to contract. He will also raise the chest and contract the abdominal muscles as well as the thigh and calf muscles.7. and Thighs
Standing face front to the judges, the competitor will place both arms behind the head and will place one leg forward or will keep the legs and feet in-line and up to 15 cm apart (optionally). He will then contract the abdominal muscles by “crunching” the trunk slightly forward. At the same time, he will contract the thigh muscles of the leg(s).How to perform the mandatory poses after the above modifications is shown on the attached photos.
The website is now online with more detailed information, including the updated competitor lists http://oslograndprix.com/
2 weeks out from 2015 Arnold, Dave Mad Max catches up with Ms. Fitness Olympia Oksana Grishina to watch her annihilate her delts and tris, and then hit her core… HARD. She goes through her pre workout supplement regimen, and talks about the benefits of the different SAN products she takes throughout the day, and around her training.
Regiane Da Silva 2 weeks out from the Fitness International:
Finland’s Sara Back 2 weeks before her Bikini International debut:
Aaron Clark Road To The Arnold: 2 Weeks Out – This week Aaron travels to Connecticut in freezing weather and piles of snow to meet with master posing coach Kenny Wallach. He manages to squeeze in a few posing sessions and workouts at “The Super Gym” with some special guests while fighting to make weight during a grueling contest prep. The battle is just getting started!
Ott Kiivikas starts his prep to spring season, recent photos at http://forums.fitness.ee/topic/34001-ott-kiivikas-fast-team-siimu-spinn-ja-vormipildid-6-weeks-out/?p=410572
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Marco Rivera [-212 athlete] 3 weeks out photos:
http://npcnewsonline.com/ifbb-pro-marco-rivera-shoulder-workout-candid-gallery-at-the-east-coast-mecca/176419/
Anton Antipov 2 weeks to go [MP]
FBB Pro Juliana Malacarne – wpd – trains chest 3 weeks prior to the show:
BB.com previews men’s -212 show – http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/2015-arnold-sports-festival-arnold-classic-212-preview.html
A year ago, James “Flex” Lewis dominated his weight class, winning the Arnold Classic 212 and the Olympia 212. Despite his 5-foot-5 height, the Welshman stood head and shoulders over his competitors. Despite his odds-on-favorite status to repeat, were he to compete, Flex is sitting this one out. He wants to focus all of his energies on the Olympia 212 in Las Vegas later this year. As a result, a new champion will be crowned on March 6 in Columbus, Ohio.
The question is, who will it be? This opens the door to any number of competitors looking to take one of the sport’s biggest titles. Here’s a rundown of the elite 212 bodybuilders who will be onstage and our predictions for the top five. If you foresee a different outcome, give us your own predictions in the comments section at the bottom.
Aaron Clark took third at the inaugural Arnold Classic 212 a year ago, and he finished in the top six at the Olympia 212, so he’ll be gunning for the title in Columbus. Look for marked improvement in his back and legs to go with his already strong shoulder and arm development.
Eduardo Correa, a formidable Brazilian, pushed Flex Lewis at the Olympia just a few months ago and took runner-up honors. His symmetry is so outstanding that if he’s on with his conditioning, the result may be a foregone conclusion.
Charles Dixon, nicknamed “The Tank” for his thickness, placed sixth here a year ago. However, he slipped to tenth at the Olympia 212, so he’s looking for some redemption. Strong points include great development in his delts and back. He must overcome his taller opponents to win, but don’t be surprised if he makes the top five.
Shaun Joseph-Tavernier was a champion in the old 202 division, winning in Toronto back in 2011. But this is a big step up in competition for the Brit, who took last year off from competing. His 5-foot-2 frame carries 200 pounds.
Cory Mathews is making his Arnold 212 debut here. This Texan preaches muscle, as he’s also an ordained minister. If he hits Columbus in shape, Lord help the rest of the field. He could definitely crack the top five.
Jose Raymond, aka “The Boston Mass,” finished fifth in Columbus last year. But he won two of his six shows and took third at the Olympia 212 behind Lewis and Correa. A dense ball of muscle who always comes in well-conditioned, Jose is a likely top-three finisher.
Marco Rivera, from the Bronx, finished a disappointing 11th a year ago in Columbus, his only 212 appearance of the season. To do better, he must bring up his chest and arms and hold his conditioning.
Angel Rangel Vargas returns to Columbus from Mexico. The judges will look to see if he brought up his legs, specifically his hamstrings and calves, which were noticeably lacking a year ago when he placed tenth. With the star power in this lineup, top five is a long shot.
Hidetada Yamagishi is the wildcard in this lineup. If he’s in mint condition, which he normally is, a top-five finish is a lock, with possibly even the top three. He’s already won an open pro show and finished second five times, so the Japanese bodybuilder knows what it takes to dial it in.
