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Title: Shawn Rhoden can possibly win the 2013 Olympia
Post by: a_ahmed on September 30, 2012, 12:41:51 PM
Yee..

I'm dissapointed by this year's olympia.. last year was tough as i loved jay but phil brought it on...

This year... i gotta admit kai shoulda won when i rewatched again and took away my hate bias against kai (i hate him). Kai did have better conditioning and size... and being taller always looks better.

That being said.. I am unimpressed with this year's olympia... but Shawn Roden impressed me with his physique.. if he can keep the gut in check and magically retain the same symetry and condintiong in his physique but add size he may be the real contender of next year.

What do you think.
Title: Re: Shawn Roden 2013 olympia
Post by: arce1988 on September 30, 2012, 12:43:01 PM
  Yes
Title: Re: Shawn Roden 2013 olympia
Post by: Frank Clairmonte on September 30, 2012, 12:46:34 PM
Dreams are dreams, but I believe that he will place 3rd again next year if Jay cutler will not compete. (gifts you know)

Victor martinez is also possibility to get 3rd spot.

Flexatron and philsuline are best looking olympia contenders of this year.
Kai still needs to bring his waist little bit more down.

Title: Re: Shawn Rhoden can possibly win the 2013 Olympia
Post by: jude2 on September 30, 2012, 02:10:25 PM
YES. If he can get the funds to up his dosage and come in harder, he will win. Phil has maxed out his frame already.
Title: Re: Shawn Rhoden can possibly win the 2013 Olympia
Post by: Man of Steel on September 30, 2012, 02:12:12 PM
maybe Shawn needs different gauge needles?
Title: Re: Shawn Rhoden can possibly win the 2013 Olympia
Post by: POB on September 30, 2012, 03:10:19 PM
He needs more thickness front to back lines and symmetry are flawless.
Title: Re: Shawn Rhoden can possibly win the 2013 Olympia
Post by: arce1988 on September 30, 2012, 03:18:54 PM
  If he does... he would really suck for Shawn Ray and Flex Wheeler.
Title: Re: Shawn Rhoden can possibly win the 2013 Olympia
Post by: Meaningless on September 30, 2012, 03:25:17 PM

What do you think.

I think you are a muslim thus all your opinions are null and void as you are sub-human. Sorry.
Title: Re: Shawn Rhoden can possibly win the 2013 Olympia
Post by: caseyviator on September 30, 2012, 03:43:01 PM
OH MY FKIN GOD THAT LAST POST DAMM NEAR MADE ME SPIT OUT MY PROTEIN DRINK  THAT WAS AWESUME  "SUB HUMAN"  HHHAHHAHHAHAHHAHAHHAHAH  OBAMANATER
Title: Re: Shawn Rhoden can possibly win the 2013 Olympia
Post by: Irongrip400 on September 30, 2012, 04:17:24 PM
OH MY FKIN GOD THAT LAST POST DAMM NEAR MADE ME SPIT OUT MY PROTEIN DRINK  THAT WAS AWESUME  "SUB HUMAN"  HHHAHHAHHAHAHHAHAHHAHAH  OBAMANATER


Settle down bro.  See the caps lock button? Take it off.
Title: Re: Shawn Rhoden can possibly win the 2013 Olympia
Post by: Jadeveon Clowney on September 30, 2012, 06:37:34 PM
PED
Title: Re: Shawn Rhoden can possibly win the 2013 Olympia
Post by: a_ahmed on October 01, 2012, 12:05:31 AM
I think you are a muslim thus all your opinions are null and void as you are sub-human. Sorry.

let me guess you're a flaming homosexual. Interesting.
Title: Re: Shawn Rhoden can possibly win the 2013 Olympia
Post by: d0nny2600 on October 01, 2012, 12:14:48 AM
He looked good but I don't think he is winning the O anytime soon...
Kai should take it next year. Phil is maxed out. Jay won't compete again.
The goblin should retire...wolf will have sunken cheeks and still look like poop.
Victor will break a leg 6 weeks out by standing on a feather...
Title: Re: Shawn Rhoden can possibly win the 2013 Olympia
Post by: BigCyp on October 01, 2012, 02:25:49 AM
He looked good but I don't think he is winning the O anytime soon...
Kai should take it next year. Phil is maxed out. Jay won't compete again.
The goblin should retire...wolf will have sunken cheeks and still look like poop.
Victor will break a leg 6 weeks out by standing on a feather...

Hahaha
Title: Re: Shawn Rhoden can possibly win the 2013 Olympia
Post by: FitnessFrenzy on October 01, 2012, 02:30:31 AM
A little history on this topic of how you can jump olympia placings:


1997: Ronnie Coleman, Olympia - IFBB, 9th

1998: Ronnie Coleman, Olympia - IFBB, Winner
Title: Re: Shawn Rhoden can possibly win the 2013 Olympia
Post by: Figo on October 01, 2012, 02:34:51 AM
A little history on this topic of how you can jump olympia placings:


1997: Ronnie Coleman, Olympia - IFBB, 9th

1998: Ronnie Coleman, Olympia - IFBB, Winner

All grits & hot sauce ?
Title: Re: Shawn Rhoden can possibly win the 2013 Olympia
Post by: Meaningless on October 01, 2012, 03:43:59 AM
let me guess you're a flaming homosexual. Interesting.

And if I was?? Let me guess... "stoned to death". Religion of peace, oh brother ::) Go marry a 12 year old you sick fuck.

SCUM.OF.THE.EARTH
Title: Re: Shawn Rhoden can possibly win the 2013 Olympia
Post by: affeman on October 01, 2012, 04:35:36 AM
Maybe if he tries to diet for a change ::)

(http://www.team-andro.com/coppermine/albums/userpics/191053/normal_DSC_7675~0.jpg)
Title: Re: Shawn Rhoden can possibly win the 2013 Olympia
Post by: bigmikecox on October 01, 2012, 05:14:22 AM
He takes a year off he will be hard to beat
Title: Re: Shawn Rhoden can possibly win the 2013 Olympia
Post by: Powerlift66 on October 01, 2012, 05:22:29 AM
(http://www.myfacewhen.net/uploads/10-son-i-am-disappoint.gif)
Title: Re: Shawn Rhoden can possibly win the 2013 Olympia
Post by: arce1988 on March 07, 2013, 05:55:19 PM
(http://www.aktin.cz/obrazky/thumb/7261.jpg)
Title: Re: Shawn Rhoden can possibly win the 2013 Olympia
Post by: Wiggs on March 07, 2013, 05:57:52 PM
He lacks the back thickness needed to win.
Title: Re: Shawn Rhoden can possibly win the 2013 Olympia
Post by: arce1988 on March 07, 2013, 05:59:31 PM
(http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m9288gYQhE1rotkvro1_500.jpg)
Title: Re: Shawn Rhoden can possibly win the 2013 Olympia
Post by: Parker on March 07, 2013, 06:00:26 PM
(http://www.aktin.cz/obrazky/thumb/7261.jpg)
great shape, but his muscles don't "pop", and he needs more back thickness and detail.
Title: Re: Shawn Rhoden can possibly win the 2013 Olympia
Post by: arce1988 on March 07, 2013, 06:03:23 PM
(http://img85.imageshack.us/img85/5353/goldgym160a.jpg)
Title: Re: Shawn Rhoden can possibly win the 2013 Olympia
Post by: arce1988 on March 07, 2013, 06:04:07 PM
(http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j170/micky_2006/06072009067-1.jpg?1277939901)
Title: Re: Shawn Rhoden can possibly win the 2013 Olympia
Post by: Wiggs on March 07, 2013, 06:33:12 PM
(http://img85.imageshack.us/img85/5353/goldgym160a.jpg)

Steve Carell got jacked
Title: Re: Shawn Rhoden can possibly win the 2013 Olympia
Post by: arce1988 on March 07, 2013, 06:34:43 PM
 ;D
Title: Re: Shawn Roden 2013 olympia
Post by: the_swami on March 07, 2013, 06:53:09 PM
Dreams are dreams, but I believe that he will place 3rd again next year if Jay cutler will not compete. (gifts you know)

Victor martinez is also possibility to get 3rd spot.

Flexatron and philsuline are best looking olympia contenders of this year.
Kai still needs to bring his waist little bit more down.



Vic is done- his peak was 2006-2007
his window of opportunity is gone
unfortuante bcecasue Vic had the total package
robbed in 2007
Title: Re: Shawn Rhoden can possibly win the 2013 Olympia
Post by: jude2 on March 07, 2013, 08:39:04 PM
(http://img85.imageshack.us/img85/5353/goldgym160a.jpg)
arce who is that monster?
Title: Re: Shawn Rhoden can possibly win the 2013 Olympia
Post by: arce1988 on March 07, 2013, 08:46:41 PM
(http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j170/micky_2006/06072009067-1.jpg?1277939901)

  She is hot!
Title: Re: Shawn Rhoden can possibly win the 2013 Olympia
Post by: arce1988 on March 07, 2013, 08:49:54 PM
http://www.dazball.com/
Title: Re: Shawn Rhoden can possibly win the 2013 Olympia
Post by: arce1988 on March 07, 2013, 08:50:32 PM
Name: Darren Thomas Ball
Title: Re: Shawn Rhoden can possibly win the 2013 Olympia
Post by: arce1988 on March 07, 2013, 08:51:24 PM
http://www.dazball.com/profile.html
Title: Re: Shawn Rhoden can possibly win the 2013 Olympia
Post by: prizm on March 07, 2013, 08:53:50 PM
Can't hang with Phil and Kai from the back
Title: Re: Shawn Rhoden can possibly win the 2013 Olympia
Post by: hazbin on March 07, 2013, 11:36:05 PM
Name: Darren Thomas Ball

looks like he brought his belly down.  that's the guy from europe that had the bad distention, no?
Title: Re: Shawn Rhoden can possibly win the 2013 Olympia
Post by: G_Thang on March 08, 2013, 12:25:23 AM
He lacks the back thickness needed to win.

and kai lacks the desire to "ball".  phil isn't giving his shit up to any of these yahoos.

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lHaxswAsVC8/TdehC9nOrII/AAAAAAAAGHo/OMvNwzfWQyM/s1600/scaled-4.jpg)

phil only rents luxury rides like his nba buddies.
Title: Re: Shawn Rhoden can possibly win the 2013 Olympia
Post by: Cleanest Natural on March 08, 2013, 03:11:29 AM
Rhoden looks in shape offseason..do you have any competition shots?
Title: Re: Shawn Rhoden can possibly win the 2013 Olympia
Post by: MORTALCOIL on March 08, 2013, 03:30:22 AM
Proportions, symmetry, overall aesthetic is fine but he lacks density. Which is why his conditioning looks like shit probably. He can only come full but soft. He'd shrink otherwise. The judges will rather give it to some rubber monster with veins popping out of nowhere.

And what time of year is it for predictions BTW? Gayer then wondering anxiously about who will win a male beauty pageant 6 months from now.
Title: Re: Shawn Rhoden can possibly win the 2013 Olympia
Post by: Rudee on March 08, 2013, 09:00:18 AM
Proportions, symmetry, overall aesthetic is fine but he lacks density. Which is why his conditioning looks like shit probably. He can only come full but soft. He'd shrink otherwise. The judges will rather give it to some rubber monster with veins popping out of nowhere.

And what time of year is it for predictions BTW? Gayer then wondering anxiously about who will win a male beauty pageant 6 months from now.

I agree.  He should probably spend the summer training with Yates and try to pack on some beef.
Title: Re: Shawn Rhoden can possibly win the 2013 Olympia
Post by: Wiggs on March 08, 2013, 09:12:09 AM
and kai lacks the desire to "ball".  phil isn't giving his shit up to any of these yahoos.

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lHaxswAsVC8/TdehC9nOrII/AAAAAAAAGHo/OMvNwzfWQyM/s1600/scaled-4.jpg)

phil only rents luxury rides like his nba buddies.

You are a broken record of incoherence.  It's not Phil's decision to give anything up. 
Title: Re: Shawn Rhoden can possibly win the 2013 Olympia
Post by: ukjeff on March 08, 2013, 09:16:52 AM
(http://img85.imageshack.us/img85/5353/goldgym160a.jpg)
(http://www.muscletalk.co.uk/blog/image.axd?picture=2011%2f10%2fIMG00028-20101113-1051a.jpg)
3 months after tearing his bicep.
Title: Re: Shawn Rhoden can possibly win the 2013 Olympia
Post by: Wiggs on March 08, 2013, 09:20:02 AM
(http://img85.imageshack.us/img85/5353/goldgym160a.jpg)
(http://www.muscletalk.co.uk/blog/image.axd?picture=2011%2f10%2fIMG00028-20101113-1051a.jpg)
3 months after tearing his bicep.

LOL...what a sport.
Title: Re: Shawn Rhoden can possibly win the 2013 Olympia
Post by: prizm on March 08, 2013, 11:55:41 AM
^  ???  ???

So his chest stayed thick and he still had abs, but his arms/delts just withered away in 90 days....the fuck?
Title: Re: Shawn Rhoden can possibly win the 2013 Olympia
Post by: anabolichalo on March 08, 2013, 12:15:25 PM
(http://www.aktin.cz/obrazky/thumb/7261.jpg)
thighs need to shrink
Title: Re: Shawn Rhoden can possibly win the 2013 Olympia
Post by: arce1988 on March 08, 2013, 02:59:50 PM
  Damn  he wasted away
Title: Re: Shawn Rhoden can possibly win the 2013 Olympia
Post by: Hulkotron on March 08, 2013, 03:14:31 PM
(http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j170/micky_2006/06072009067-1.jpg?1277939901)

  She is hot!

2,1
Title: Re: Shawn Rhoden can possibly win the 2013 Olympia
Post by: ukjeff on March 08, 2013, 03:16:07 PM
(http://img85.imageshack.us/img85/5353/goldgym160a.jpg)
(http://www.muscletalk.co.uk/blog/image.axd?picture=2011%2f10%2fIMG00028-20101113-1051a.jpg)
3 months after tearing his bicep.

Steroids are the finishing touch.   ::)
Title: Re: Shawn Rhoden can possibly win the 2013 Olympia
Post by: NarcissisticDeity on March 08, 2013, 03:19:49 PM
(http://www.aktin.cz/obrazky/thumb/7261.jpg)

 :o
Title: Re: Shawn Rhoden can possibly win the 2013 Olympia
Post by: doriancutlerman on March 08, 2013, 03:27:00 PM
I don't get the fascination with Rhoden at ALL.  He's vaguely reminiscent of Flex Wheeler from an angle or two.  He has a small waist and pretty big arms.

He's also smooth, lacks "pop" as others have said, and in some poses his arms go, in the immortal words of $20 Louie, "Go doo nuffin'."  That hands-on-hips MM is a perfect example.  I think if Cedric McMillian ever gets his head out of his ass and gets in contest-shape, he'd school all but the top two guys.

Speaking of ...

I know practically everybody here likes to think Kai won the last Olympia, but I still think Phil had it.  Break it down by compulsories.  Just how many did Kai actually WIN?  Front biceps?  BZZZT.  Puny forearms, smooth abs, flat chest.  Rear biceps?  BZZZT.  Arguably better legs, but good as Kai's back is, his traps are ridiculously weak.  

I'd like to see a pose-for-pose comparison between the two.  As noted, it seems like 90% of Getbig just hates "Philinsulin," and I do understand at least some of the reasons why.

Hatred for him aside, seriously:  where did Grapefruit really BEAT him?  And what do Grapefruit's supporters say about his very, VERY weak poses, like the traditional most-muscular?  Overlooking Yates' torn biceps is one thing, but disregarding an entire pose is another.
Title: Re: Shawn Rhoden can possibly win the 2013 Olympia
Post by: Parker on March 08, 2013, 03:41:08 PM
:o
lacks that flow, that "pop" that Flex had...also his triceps are not as full as Flex's are...his shape is reminiscent of Flex's and his quad detail and that's it.
Title: Re: Shawn Rhoden can possibly win the 2013 Olympia
Post by: Papper on March 08, 2013, 07:39:47 PM

Speaking of ...

I know practically everybody here likes to think Kai won the last Olympia, but I still think Phil had it.  Break it down by compulsories.  Just how many did Kai actually WIN?  Front biceps?  BZZZT.  Puny forearms, smooth abs, flat chest.  Rear biceps?  BZZZT.  Arguably better legs, but good as Kai's back is, his traps are ridiculously weak.  

I'd like to see a pose-for-pose comparison between the two.  As noted, it seems like 90% of Getbig just hates "Philinsulin," and I do understand at least some of the reasons why.

Hatred for him aside, seriously:  where did Grapefruit really BEAT him?  And what do Grapefruit's supporters say about his very, VERY weak poses, like the traditional most-muscular?  Overlooking Yates' torn biceps is one thing, but disregarding an entire pose is another.

Pose for pose there always is a lot of opinion involved, but IMO:

fdb

Kai. Better lats, chest, legs. Even arms looks better than Phil's which are somewhat flat.

fls

Kai. Better lats, width and overall stance.

side chest

Kai, on arms, legs. Phils chest looks good here though.

bdb

Very close but Kai better shape and condition on legs and overall conditioning. Better calfs.

rls

Close in the back, Phil looks sharper but I prefer width in rls-poses. Legs just goes to Kai again.

side tri

Phil. Looks bigger and thicker in the arms department. Also better chest depth from the side.

absn'thighs

Kai no contest. Better everything. Phils stomach looks worse than ever.

mm

Feel like just giving this one to Phil since it's close but to be honest I think Kai's looks more peeled and wider in the most muscular. Displays his leg striations better too.

Kai again.

You could give Phil the MM and BDB but it doesn't change anything for me. But close it was.

Look here, sharp comparison images in the thread:
http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?topic=442403.0
Title: Re: Shawn Rhoden can possibly win the 2013 Olympia
Post by: tbombz on March 08, 2013, 09:34:14 PM
hell fuckin yes he can. dude is ridiculously gifted.  i can see him rivaling ronnies prime physique if he doesnt lose that waistline.



(http://pics.musculardevelopment.com/photos/transferred/_PB64123wtmk.JPG)
Title: Re: Shawn Rhoden can possibly win the 2013 Olympia
Post by: Tightskin on March 08, 2013, 09:56:38 PM
great shape, but his muscles don't "pop", and he needs more back thickness and detail.
Dont agree with the lack of pop.  At all.

Title: Re: Shawn Rhoden can possibly win the 2013 Olympia
Post by: Tightskin on March 08, 2013, 10:00:48 PM
hell fuckin yes he can. dude is ridiculously gifted. 

I agree with tbonerz
Title: Re: Shawn Rhoden can possibly win the 2013 Olympia
Post by: Master Blaster on March 08, 2013, 10:05:05 PM
Face is odd. Sorry folks, but regular folks will keep looking back at his odd looking face. Points will, on some subconscious level, suffer. You don't need to be pretty, but you can't look like some massive revenge of the nerds science project.
Title: Re: Shawn Rhoden can possibly win the 2013 Olympia
Post by: hazbin on March 08, 2013, 10:08:40 PM
if he has the potential to win I hope he changes his posing.   it screams arrogance ( which is completely different than confidence) and makes it looks like he thinks he is way better than he is.  I don't care what he looked like coming into a show, if he posed like this I would be pissed if he won
Title: Re: Shawn Rhoden can possibly win the 2013 Olympia
Post by: Parker on March 08, 2013, 11:34:54 PM
Face is odd. Sorry folks, but regular folks will keep looking back at his odd looking face. Points will, on some subconscious level, suffer. You don't need to be pretty, but you can't look like some massive revenge of the nerds science project.
Needs to grow a stache...he looks like Mr. Potato Head.
Title: Re: Shawn Rhoden can possibly win the 2013 Olympia
Post by: Bevo on March 09, 2013, 12:00:59 AM
Needs to grow a stache...he looks like Mr. Potato Head.


 ;D
Title: Re: Shawn Rhoden can possibly win the 2013 Olympia
Post by: Bevo on March 09, 2013, 12:02:12 AM
He should have entered the Arnold would have given dex a run
Title: Re: Shawn Rhoden can possibly win the 2013 Olympia
Post by: Wiggs on March 09, 2013, 12:52:46 AM
He looks alot better in video than in pics. I'm might have to change my mind about him. One thing to note though he is 40.

He put on alot of size since he's turned pro. His legs are fucking sick especially with great calves. Best abs in the pros now. Chest needs to be fuller, biceps aren't as bad as I thought but they do need more separation between bis and tris. His back is good in lat spread because he's a decent width. But his back needs to be more dense and detailed. Other than that. I take back what I said about him he could shake things up at the O. Phil, Kai, Jay and Rhoden, I might have to buy front row seats for this, it will be a legendary Olympia.
Title: Re: Shawn Rhoden can possibly win the 2013 Olympia
Post by: FitnessFrenzy on March 09, 2013, 01:00:34 AM
Am I the only one who thinks it is much more likely that Kai Greene will win the Olympia instead of Shawn Rhoden?
Title: Re: Shawn Rhoden can possibly win the 2013 Olympia
Post by: Wiggs on March 09, 2013, 01:04:46 AM
Am I the only one who thinks it is much more likely that Kai Greene will win the Olympia instead of Shawn Rhoden?

Of course. Kai's back destroys Rhodens.
Title: Re: Shawn Rhoden can possibly win the 2013 Olympia
Post by: OTHstrong on March 09, 2013, 01:48:54 AM
Make no mistake he is gunning for the O with every intention of winning it.  You don't skip the Arnold when you are the favorite to win the Arnold unless you have your mind on a bigger prize.

Why can he win?

1. His income has quadrupled and money goes along way in bodybuilding

2.He did like 8 shows last year yet he still placed 3rd, with a whole year off?

3. Momentum, he jumped leaps last year and was the biggest rising star

4. He came in 3rd without even being as shredded as Phil or Kai, so just imagine if he nails his conditioning.

5. He has the best insertions in bodybuilding, he also has the smallest waist and joints in bodybuilding. He has insane separation.

6. Ronnie is in his corner, for those who think this counts for nothing, hahah lol.

2013 Olympia between Heath and Rhoden, sorry Kai, sorry Jay.
Title: Re: Shawn Rhoden can possibly win the 2013 Olympia
Post by: arce1988 on March 09, 2013, 12:58:07 PM
  OTH just made some great damn points
Title: Re: Shawn Rhoden can possibly win the 2013 Olympia
Post by: Papper on March 09, 2013, 01:06:47 PM
  OTH just made some great damn points

I disagree. Joints and insertions means jack in modern bb and it is easy to say "if" he nails it. Kai and Phil are consistent guys.

Too many ifs. Between Kai and Phil and a 2009 version of Jay - until Rhoden can show more size and conditioning.
Title: Re: Shawn Rhoden can possibly win the 2013 Olympia
Post by: OTHstrong on March 09, 2013, 01:22:04 PM
I disagree. Joints and insertions means jack in modern bb and it is easy to say "if" he nails it. Kai and Phil are consistent guys.

Too many ifs. Between Kai and Phil and a 2009 version of Jay - until Rhoden can show more size and conditioning.
We are only discussing possiblilities so ``if`s`` is all we got to go by but these if`s are not far-fetched. I do agree with you on joints and insertions count for nothing since they gave Branch 2 Arnold titles though.
Title: Re: Shawn Rhoden can possibly win the 2013 Olympia
Post by: Papper on March 09, 2013, 01:32:34 PM
We are only discussing possiblilities so ``if`s`` is all we got to go by but these if`s are not far-fetched. I do agree with you on joints and insertions count for nothing since they gave Branch 2 Arnold titles though.

Yes and I agreed with your points as they do speak in favor of him having a CHANCE, but that last line, to say it's between Rhoden and Philsuline... I like Rhoden but the way it is with the judging he is happy with a top 5 placing with Jay in the mix.



Title: Re: Shawn Rhoden can possibly win the 2013 Olympia
Post by: jude2 on March 09, 2013, 05:28:56 PM
He should have entered the Arnold would have given dex a run
He might have won it, with that waist and shape.
Title: Re: Shawn Rhoden can possibly win the 2013 Olympia
Post by: mesmorph78 on March 09, 2013, 06:05:58 PM
Am I the only one who thinks it is much more likely that Kai Greene will win the Olympia instead of Shawn Rhoden?
.... he wont beat kai...he has kai on shape..
but kai beats him everwhere else....
rhoden..is just ..blnd and is a perfect example of... everyone goes on about triceps.. but without peaks to the bis...
... :-\
Title: Re: Shawn Rhoden can possibly win the 2013 Olympia
Post by: OTHstrong on March 09, 2013, 11:55:48 PM
Yes and I agreed with your points as they do speak in favor of him having a CHANCE, but that last line, to say it's between Rhoden and Philsuline... I like Rhoden but the way it is with the judging he is happy with a top 5 placing with Jay in the mix.




Just stirring up the water,lol.  :D
Title: Re: Shawn Rhoden can possibly win the 2013 Olympia
Post by: Papper on March 10, 2013, 12:44:15 AM
Just stirring up the water,lol.  :D

;) good this place needs it
Title: Re: Shawn Rhoden can possibly win the 2013 Olympia
Post by: Parker on March 10, 2013, 10:02:25 AM
Dont agree with the lack of pop.  At all.


arms lack separation in the FDB pose. Look at the bis and tris, he lacks that "pop" when he poses.
Title: Re: Shawn Rhoden can possibly win the 2013 Olympia
Post by: mesmorph78 on March 10, 2013, 10:45:28 AM
arms lack separation in the FDB pose. Look at the bis and tris, he lacks that "pop" when he poses.
no bi peak....
Title: Re: Shawn Rhoden can possibly win the 2013 Olympia
Post by: OTHstrong on March 10, 2013, 12:22:39 PM
no bi peak....

Bicep peaks are over rated, especially on stage, his front double as a pose is top 5 in the world anyway
Title: Re: Shawn Rhoden can possibly win the 2013 Olympia
Post by: deceiver on March 10, 2013, 12:34:19 PM
Make no mistake he is gunning for the O with every intention of winning it.  You don't skip the Arnold when you are the favorite to win the Arnold unless you have your mind on a bigger prize.

Why can he win?

1. His income has quadrupled and money goes along way in bodybuilding

2.He did like 8 shows last year yet he still placed 3rd, with a whole year off?

3. Momentum, he jumped leaps last year and was the biggest rising star

4. He came in 3rd without even being as shredded as Phil or Kai, so just imagine if he nails his conditioning.

5. He has the best insertions in bodybuilding, he also has the smallest waist and joints in bodybuilding. He has insane separation.

6. Ronnie is in his corner, for those who think this counts for nothing, hahah lol.

2013 Olympia between Heath and Rhoden, sorry Kai, sorry Jay.

100% agreed.

Also I believe Rhoden will either win/get close 2nd or place far in the top8. Thing about Phil Heath that everyone seems to miss is that guy is CONSISTENT. Apart from the year with food poisoning (or whatever that was actually) he was always in shape and improved, year after year. Yet now, due to his obvious sctructural limitations I see no room for improvement.

Rhoden is no Wheeler like many people seem to believe, he has many flaws but there's no one better than him right now. Martinez was way more talented but he ruined it and it's over for him. Cutler? He's in the same league due to size but I don't think judges are gonna be as blind as they used to be this year.

No one else really stands a chance, everyone who thinks Kai has real chance to win anything more than yet another AC is delusional.
Title: Re: Shawn Rhoden can possibly win the 2013 Olympia
Post by: mesmorph78 on March 10, 2013, 01:24:23 PM
Bicep peaks are over rated, especially on stage, his front double as a pose is top 5 in the world anyway
c
biceps without peak or some kind of peak.... are never considered great biceps
yes he is top 5... but what is the level of top 5 now....
 :-\ .....
Title: Re: Shawn Rhoden can possibly win the 2013 Olympia
Post by: OTHstrong on March 10, 2013, 01:26:05 PM
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biceps without peak or some kind of peak.... are never considered great biceps
yes he is top 5... but what is the level of top 5 now....
 :-\ .....
This is Branch Warren territory   ;D
Title: Re: Shawn Rhoden can possibly win the 2013 Olympia
Post by: doriancutlerman on March 10, 2013, 02:00:33 PM
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biceps without peak or some kind of peak.... are never considered great biceps


Eh, I dunno if I can agree on that count, Mes.  Kevin Levrone's biceps weren't peaked, but they were huge and very impressive IMO.
Title: Re: Shawn Rhoden can possibly win the 2013 Olympia
Post by: arce1988 on March 10, 2013, 02:01:41 PM
  The thread title says that he can possibly win.
Title: Re: Shawn Rhoden can possibly win the 2013 Olympia
Post by: doriancutlerman on March 10, 2013, 02:23:51 PM
You could give Phil the MM and BDB but it doesn't change anything for me. But close it was.

Look here, sharp comparison images in the thread:
http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?topic=442403.0

Thanks for breakdown and link.  I'm starting to see what y'all mean  :)
Title: Re: Shawn Rhoden can possibly win the 2013 Olympia
Post by: mesmorph78 on March 10, 2013, 04:21:45 PM
Eh, I dunno if I can agree on that count, Mes.  Kevin Levrone's biceps weren't peaked, but they were huge and very impressive IMO.
detracts from his FDB
plus the guys with peak bis always make the greatest arm lists...
I dont mean it has to be like albert beckles .... but some peak to it eg curry