Guys....I didn't work with Steve for this show. He was in Texas for his prep. He did his prep himself this year, and IMO looked the best he ever has going into the last week.
He's only 22 years old, and placed top 10 in a pro qualifier, which is something quite remarkable.
Expectations are going to be very high for him, but that is good. He will meet those expectations soon enough.
If you're going to criticize my competitors, please use the competitors that I did work with.
I worked with Dave Bair in the light heavies. Dave took 3rd in the middles at the Jr. Nationals last year, and moved up a whole weight class this year. Even with moving up a weight class, I feel he was in good condition, and if he could present his physique better with posing, he could have done much better.
I also worked with Anita Nickolich in the Women's light heavies, and IMO, she was one of the best conditioned athletes in the show.
Criticism comes with the territory when you present your physique on stage, but if you're going to criticize my work, please use clients I worked with.