Arnold Preview...

[Lift Studios]

Take a trip over to Bodybuilding.com and check out the preview on this weekend's Arnold. The figure line up will be the best we've seen. What's everyone's top 5?
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/isaac49.htm
Off to the competitor's meeting now and will give an update later
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[JKDMan]

Off to the competitor's meeting now and will give an update later
LIFT

[Lift Studios]

The competitors checked in and were given their numbers. The fitness will go first followed by the figure. Hard to tell much more since everyone was covered up. They had a walk through of how tomorrow night will go at evening show. Ron and I were able to get a few pics and some video from tonight which will go up later.

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[Malibu Barbie]

  Kinda feels like a big "yawn" to me. I would say that it is a huge stretch to say this is the best figure we've seen. We have seen the people who are most likely going to take the top six slots many times before. Some of the top competitors like Devana, Amber and Tara are not even competing.  If anything I would say this is the best JM Management has to showcase. Yah, that's the ticket. 

[Lift Studios]

MB - I'll give you that on those missing - all three very good but a HUGE stretch? nah. There are a few with only a couple pro shows under their belts do well.

Things get started in a few so we'll see how the callouts go.

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[Rick Lohre]

Isaac,
Thanks for your preview of the Arnold.  As always you have done a great job at putting together the field and your predictions.  I look forward to seeing what you have to put together before each show.

I will share my opinion on one athlete who I have seen that you did not touch on.  Tammy Pies will shock the judges.  She has a level of conditioning and posing that far surpasses her previous performances.  I look for her to be the shocker at the Arnold. 

I wish all the ladies well and am sad to say that this is the first Arnold in a while I will not get to see in person.  I will be looking for Kevin and Terry at Bodysport as well as yourself to keep me informed. 

Many thanks in advance.
Rick Lohre
www.lohrecreative.com

[genex]

We've posted some shots from prejudging just now:
http://www.ftppv.com/ftvideo/showthread.php?p=13850#post13850

Nice to see you today Isaac!

[Lift Studios]

Thanks Rick. The judges didn't agree with you on Tammy, she will unfortunately be at the bottom of the pack. The vibe around the Expo is it's Monica B's show. It will be between her and Mary Lado. The biggest disappointment for me and I was way off on, was Valerie W. Not sure what happened but she was off. Hope she's able to regroup and comeback strong in her next show. The biggest shocker was Chasity Slone - the girl was hard as nails and will most likely be 3rd of 4th. Amanda Savell and Jane Awad also shocked a number of people and should be in the top 5. I look for consistent Christine P. to round out the top 6 if not garner a top 5 position. Her one piece hurt her and needed a darker suit.

Off to the night show. Cheers.
LIFT
G - good to see ya the expo as well.

[Rick Lohre]

Isaac,

Yup, I followed it on Terry's site and saw that callouts.  But hey that's the way it goes.  It's all about how you look on stage not necessarily what people think that counts.  I'm sure everyone brought their best and the judges made their calls.  Good for Monica it's about time. 

To all the ladies who are competing at the Arnold, I can truly appreciate how hard you've worked...I'm feeling the pains of Julie's prep right now : )  (Just kiddin' babe, I love ya)

Congratulations to all the women and enjoy your time on stage tonight. 

Jenny, It was a real bummer to hear you were ill, Julie and I hope you get better soon!

Rick Lohre
www.lohrecreative.com

[vegasbrandon]

this show was ok, I was there , lots of people, but lots of new faces....