Burnieka brought it!!! He was thick and hard.!!! He will probably win the class.
He was the biggest and most complete guy on stage.Some guys had glutes and no arms, or had a small waiste but no calves.
Robert was the most complete and biggest man on that stage.
He weighed in at 247lbs, and probably stepped on stage at 255lbs.
I talked to Steve Weinberger right after prejudging, who was judging that class, and he even said Robert looked better then he ever imagined.
I had at least 5 people including Bob Chic tell me that Robert , my athlete really brought it this year.
No his physique isn't the best yet, but he has only been bodybuilding for 4 years.He is an ex-strongman.We can still pack on 15 lbs of muscle in the next 3 years, to bring up his chest, thighs, and make his back wider.
He is only 31, he has 3-4 more years before his body will peak.
Anybody who follows bodybuilding knows, Ronnie, Jay, and even Dorian didn't really peak until there mid to late 30's.
Giver Robert time, god its like the verdict is out on a guy who didn't weigh or measure his food for his diet until this show.
He never had a "guru ' to show him how to diet correctly, train to bring out detail, or go from one pose to the other in a smooth transition.
I wish I only did 4 shows, and was bodybuilding for 4 years and placed 3rd at the USA and will probably will Nationals.
Would any of you critics care to step on stage against Robert?
How about you Van, why don't you try to step on stage with Robert, or even me? You wouldn't, not in a million years.I am 42 and I would mop the floor with you.Without dieting or using any gear.lol