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Getbig Main Boards => Gossip & Opinions => Topic started by: mikhail on May 22, 2006, 08:14:06 PM
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Mikhail Gulayev:Let’s be frank - I don’t think that NY Pro contest ended the way you wanted to or the way somebody could expect. Naturally, people will discuss your performance. So, if you don’t want to let any rumors out you must give some comments on the results by yourself.
Alexander Fedorov:Well, let’s say so – I know that I looked like shit. I don’t want to justify myself, but I think I know what to do. My problem is not to be in a perfect condition, because I know how to get there. My problem is to find the way how to keep myself in a proper shape till the minute of stepping on stage. Bodybuilding is a kind of art. That’s why there are millions of people dedicated to that sport but just a few of them are the professionals. I do believe that I’m on a right track in learning of this art.
Thought my contest history is not so big as other competitor have, but I do my best to enter the elite of that sport and those who thinks that it’s easy are wrong.
I know that people expect to see a kind of shape I showed in 2003 and I know that I can repeat it or even improve it. The only problem is that I must find another way to make it. I can’t use what used before – I became older, I had a surgery. The old formulas just won’t work, but I’m looking for the new one and I’m sure I almost found it.
MG: You’re obviously were soft onstage, which is actually surprised me, because I’ve seen the kind of shape you showed just a couple of days out the show. Are you already ready to say what went wrong or you need some more time to analyze it?
AF:I guess I know what is wrong, but I don’t want to announce it yet. First I need to make a better shape and show it to the public. There’s only one right answer and I must be 100% sure before I state that I know what the answer is.
MG: What about the results of the contest? Do you agree with placing? Can you mention any athlete who impressed you?
AF: I can’t say anything negative about the judging and placing. Phil is young and talented and he deserved his victory. All top 4 was of a very high class and it’s not easy to judge them. I even think that judges opinions were different and it was not easy to compromise it. Actually, I don’t feel like estimating anyone until I compete. Now, for all the athletes are athletes in arms. That’s why I just don’t want to give any marks. Maybe, when I finish my career I’ll be able to judge objective. Anyway, I’d like to mentioned Denis who was one of the first pro’s whom I start to communicate thanks to Milos who introduced us to each other. He is always in a proper shape. And I can’t not to say a few words about Jablonicky. It’s amazing to show such a shape at his age. He stays on that stage for a very long time and I don’t remember when he was in the obviously bed condition.
MG: What are your next steps? What show you’re going to participate now?
AF: It’s only two days left and I’m not ready to make any decisions. I have to think it over again. Anyway, I will announce it.
MG: Is there anything else you want to add or mention?
AF: Sure, I want to say a huge thanks to all my fans and those people who supports whatever place I take. I want to thank all the Apollon gym members who showed me the real hospitality and supported me so much, though I am just a foreigner for them. I want to thank Manoli, the gym owner, who helped me whatever I needed. I do know for sure that I found some new friends in US. I do appreciate Universal Nutrition and Weider. For some reasons, I have the possibility to appear at the pro stage due to those companies. I don’t want to give any promises but I’ll do my best to justify my fan’s and supporter’s expectations.
PS.
Fedorov has an opportunity to answer your questions (at least som of it) till this friday.
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thats why im a huge fan,the man is humble and down to earth,he will have his time in the spotlight,hes young and open minded
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A Fedorov thread... Get ready for the next 50 posts with the word "chest" in it.
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Hi alex,
I am a huge fan of yours.
Are you going to be keeping your trainer?
Will you be back to train at the Apollon for your next event?
Sandra
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alex is one of the few russians i like
the russian i know here in germany are very rude :-\
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A Fedorov thread... Get ready for the next 50 posts with the word "chest" in it.
Its not like anyone wishes lack of symmetry on the guy, its just an unfortunate thing that has happened to him and it will always be there in an honest verdict of his physique.
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Ask him has he ever heard of symmetry?
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everybodys entitled to thier opinion but all of us at apollon gym got his back 100%,he knows we will help him out in whatever way we can,he may have placed low in the contest but he gained alot of new fans and freinds here in jersey,his whole team is a great crew and very nice guys
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he neeed to lose another 8lbs of bdyfat ! no escuse for that!
if you look at ronnie or jay a week out , you can tell thier about 2@ bf
fedorov looked up near 6 %( i dont care what skin calipers say, stick him in a underwater tank and hed be at least 6% or more)
he honestly came onstage with more bf then cutler has in the offseason!
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honest guy. impressive.
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pull the plug! :'(
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silvio should have been 5th!
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pull the plug! :'(
what a tank of crap
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silvio should have been 5th!
Yes he should have been in one of 5- 8 place anyway.
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that`s what i hate about bb as a sport,you have to "trust" the judges but they always screw you!
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that`s what i hate about bb as a sport,you have to "trust" the judges but they always screw you!
He he, and think that they put king up there ::)
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the great white HYPE
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He he, and think that they put king up there ::)
you have better lines than king
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you have better lines than king
Nah not yet but in a couple of years when he ``palumboish`` more............. ;D
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Under all that water is a BEAST !!! If he nails the conditioning he is gonna do damage, stand up guy if you ask me
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Under all that water is a BEAST !!! If he nails the conditioning he is gonna do damage, stand up guy if you ask me
Well if he can nail his conditioning again like in 2003-4 then we´ll see, I hope so anyway.
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hes got youth on his side which is a big plus in this game
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sounds like a nice guy, he trains hard, means well, but cannot pick a pair of posing trunks worth a damn. The one he wore at NYPro made him look like he had a dump in his bum.
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his abs are holding way too much water
if he can get rid of it then...... he would place last anyway....with that symmetrical back and chest
i like him but that`s the truth
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his abs are holding way too much water
if he can get rid of it then...... he would place last anyway....with that symmetrical back and chest
i like him but that`s the truth
Is this a joke? Silvio out of the money? Henry behind james? King at number 6?
From what I saw at the show, symmetry isn't what gets you placed, otherwise Silvio and Henry should've placed much higher and Kamali much lower.
Sandra
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pull the plug! :'(
To be next to such a shredded guy makes him look that much worse :-\
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I love this pic...The Russian is my newest screen saver. Not this pic though.
I find this one more artistic.
More realistic, an image of a man who needs to be taken care of.....I could climb that mountain..
Sandra
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he's what, 27? once he gets his shit together and figures out how to make it work in the states he'll be dynamite. might not win any big shows but he'll impress the hell out of people and get a good following for himself.
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I think Alexander has had a kidney condition and can no longer take diuretics, and his body is now holding more water than earlier in his carrear, bad reactions or overusage can result in a change of the body and the way it regulates its water.
The post olympia grand prixs are the worst times as guys are taking diuretics for up to 2 weeks, this sort of time frame or even every couple of days can do carrear ending damage to your kidneys, your body needs to return to normal before dosing again, hes definatly looks stressed and i wouldnt mind betting this is the problem stoping him from finding the condition he achieved earlier in his carrear.
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I thought he had more bf to loose also. It didnt really seem like water but just plain old fat.
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whether he placed or not he still got the priceless thing called experiance,bodybuilding is a constant learning experiance and the more you compete the more you learn about what works and what doesnt,he has all the potential in the world imo and the sky is the limit for him if he wants.i really respect the fact that even in defeat the man made no excuses and gave aton of credit to the others who placed well,he will win over the hearts of fans all over the world with his personality,i know im still on his bandwagon,to many people are always praising the winners but soon as the winners get beat they are the first to bash them,the sport needs classy people like alex if we are gonna keep the sport going in a positive direction
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What does being in the United States have to do with dieting? How could he just completely forget how to diet? ::)
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What does being in the United States have to do with dieting? How could he just completely forget how to diet? ::)
im not making excuses on his condition,he even admits it himself that he was off,i mean he aint the first bodybuilder in history to come into a show off,it happens.imo i think he will show up at his next show in perfect condition,i still believe alex will be a force in the sport,time will tell and answer all the questions
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im not making excuses on his condition,he even admits it himself that he was off,i mean he aint the first bodybuilder in history to come into a show off,it happens.imo i think he will show up at his next show in perfect condition,i still believe alex will be a force in the sport,time will tell and answer all the questions
Maybe he didn't have "something" that he normally uses before shows? ???
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I agree sandra. So much for the abdomen mandates.
Federov is just a classy no nonsense guy. I like him. When guys travel for shows, all sorts of things can go wrong. Who knows. Even with some of his structural flaws, if he can get his 2003 condition back, he'll be a contender in the smaller shows because of his size. His legs are unbelievable.
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Is this a joke? Silvio out of the money? Henry behind james? King at number 6?
From what I saw at the show, symmetry isn't what gets you placed, otherwise Silvio and Henry should've placed much higher and Kamali much lower.
Sandra
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Silvio is too narow and his lat is too high.
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Is this a joke? Silvio out of the money? Henry behind james? King at number 6?
From what I saw at the show, symmetry isn't what gets you placed, otherwise Silvio and Henry should've placed much higher and Kamali much lower.
Sandra
iSilvio s too narow and his lat is too high.
ok, too narrow, too high...compared to let's say....Kamali
Having a gut is ok, high lats not okay. narrow bad, bloat good.
Someone, tell me what the rules of judging are. I am trying to learn more about this "sport".
It is what it is.....
Sandra
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point is silvio should have been 5th
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shelestov is a great bodybuilder but russia has others bodybuilders of international class..
Do you know Sergei Shelestov ou Alexei Shabunia ?? for many fans of bodybuilding Shabunia is better,more balanced,more proporcioned.
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i said that already shelestov and especially shabunia are far better than federov
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it's ok ... shabunia is better that federov Go to the ironman contest 2OO5 ( ironman east europe) and see the guy !
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he should get better with his english, so he can curse the judges out
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it's ok ... shabunia is better that federov Go to the ironman contest 2OO5 ( ironman east europe) and see the guy !
WTF ???
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how much do you bench
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my max is right now 120kg
and you?
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His segment in the BFTO 2005 training back was boring as hell. He only did cable movements. Federov really needs to pic up a barbell
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Shabunia
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he has a small chest but everyother bodypart looks just great,he is huge and has no gut
top 5 at mr.o
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soon the battle between Federov ,shelestov and shabunia for the supremacy of the european bodybuilding.
For more,shabunia will be the kind...Your opinion ?
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.... sorry ..... the king !
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i'd like to see him get leaner tighten up his waist