Antoine Vaillant Update - 270-lb.

[Matt]

Antoine, coming into the 2022 Mr. Olympia contest:

[robcguns]

Not a fan but he does look pretty nasty.

[michael arvilla]

I saw that … is it real tho?

[webstar]

Nice, shaved off 10 years of his life.

Will be in the fourth call out.

[Stephano]

looks outstanding, tbh

[michael arvilla]

Nice, shaved off 10 years of his life.

Will be in the fourth call out.

Is that so bad tho? (If he shaved off his “70’s or 80’s”)

[Matt]

I saw that … is it real tho?

I hadn't even thought of that!

He is about 10-lb up from last year.

I just assumed he was really focused, and running a heavier cycle.

[Matt]

Is that so bad tho? (If he shaved off his “70’s or 80’s”)

I have a friend who is shaving off that time from his alcoholism.

He's 37 now...and says he feels like 60.

So to answer that question: I think it depends on his quality of life while alive.

Also, didn't Antoine have a fairly serious cardiac issue...like having more plaque in his heart than 99% of the population? Something like that?

I can only hope he's shaving 10-20 years off his life, and not 20+ years. 

[webstar]

Is that so bad tho? (If he shaved off his “70’s or 80’s”)

Well considering he’ll be dead by 50 with his heart issues. He will now be dead by 40 if we’re lucky.

[michael arvilla]

I hadn't even thought of that!

He is about 10-lb up from last year.

I just assumed he was really focused, and running a heavier cycle.

Well Antoine has been at this a long time now ….he’s always had a freaky lower body ….but the upper body was flat and shallow (kind of like Platz’s legs on a physique competitor)  when he diets for shows his upper body loses fullness and size and “pop” …. Now all of a sudden he looks like Big Ramy lol! I’m just asking is it photoshopped? Is this actually “ real”

[Matt]

Well Antoine has been at this a long time now ….he’s always had a freaky lower body ….but the upper body was flat and shallow (kind of like Platz’s legs on a physique competitor)  when he diets for shows his upper body loses fullness and size and “pop” …. Now all of a sudden he looks like Big Ramy lol! I’m just asking is it photoshopped? Is this actually “ real”

Lol...that's true, Mike - Antoine is massive.  He may not quite Big Ramy size just [and hopefully won't try to be - just for health reasons], but he is legitimately one of the "mass monsters" of this year's Olympia.

Antoine may end up close to 265 at 5'11.5" this year. That definitely makes him one of the bigger guys at the Olympia this year.

As you said - Antoine has been doing this for a while, being a pro for 10 years now. I could be mistaken, but I think his big transformation came around 2020. I feel like he went from a stage ready 245 to 260 around then.

And now, he looks up another 10-lb - or definitely a solid 5-lb of mass at least.

So to answer the question: yeah, that's him, lol.

Antoine has said nothing about it being a photoshopped picture. Maybe it's just a favorable camera angle. Either way - Antoine has definitely put on some mass.

I hope his health is ok! I would hate to see anything happen to him.

[AbrahamG]

Antoine, coming into the 2022 Mr. Olympia contest:

If that's real, he looks amazing.  No doubt.  I wonder if he has just said fuck it.  Damned if I do.  Damned if I don't and just decided to go for it at any cost. 

[michael arvilla]

Fuck man! I underestimated him ….that picture is just CRAZY! (Now his upper body matches the lower) looks like a completely different bodybuilder! ….  Someone get him on a podcast and ask him what he did differently…. This is by far the best he has ever looked and puts him in contention! 🤘

[Matt]

If that's real, he looks amazing.  No doubt.  I wonder if he has just said fuck it.  Damned if I do.  Damned if I don't and just decided to go for it at any cost.

That makes sense. It's sad, but...maybe he just decided this is his one chance to possibly be the best in the world at his chosen craft.

At 35, it's not like he can become a world champion at anything else. Even being top three would be great.

Something like 95% of Olympic athletes said they would be willing to die in six months if they won a gold medal, in a survey. That's just the mentality that a lot of them have.

Maybe some Getbiggers with a medical background would know if that may actually happen. I fear for Antoine's health, but...he does look good.

Also, you need to watch this movie, lol.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hardcore_(1979_film)

[michael arvilla]

Dorian Hamilton is his coach I believe? Nutty!

[Bevo]

Here is a man that has absolutely no regards towards his health but to please the schmoes! Well done

[B R]

Is that so bad tho? (If he shaved off his “70’s or 80’s”)

Ain’t no way he’s making it that long,he’s already dealing with heart problems and now he’s obviously had the common sense to massively up his dosages. Deadpool 2024 if no sooner.

[Mothballs]

Antoine, coming into the 2022 Mr. Olympia contest:

That’s not Mike Christian!

[Royalty]

There is definitely site enhancement substances in his shoulders

[Gym Rat]

Also, didn't Antoine have a fairly serious cardiac issue...like having more plaque in his heart than 99% of the population? Something like that?

Not plaque, but calcium. A high score "can" be worrisome, until you go for all the follow-up tests to get full diagnosis.
Calcium (fixed) can be a lot of very little spots in a lot of places (that add up) and dont restrict blood-flow at all.
Plaque gets calcified before it can become a blockage issue. (Can protect from ruptures).  Too much calcium in the same sport, can cause blockages.

I think he did all the follow-ups and is fine. I went thru it myself, so I know the routine. (Family / hereditary issue)
One good thing that statins will do is calcify any plaque before it can rupture.

When I went to all my follow-procedures, I had zero problems. Perfect ejection fraction, zero blockages, etc.

However, jumping on heavy gear cycle like he's doing, isnt going to help his future.

[Wiggs]

 

[Rambone]

Lmao what are these guys taking? Everybody looks like Big Ramy now. SEO and slin FTW

[Van_Bilderass]

Him looking like that in often active stimulant addiction while fucking homos in parks is impressive. Perhaps bodybuilding prevents him from dying from the recs?

[beakdoctor]

Him looking like that in often active stimulant addiction while fucking homos in parks is impressive. Perhaps bodybuilding prevents him from dying from the recs?

There's a correlation between stimulant abuse and homosexuals.

Meth addicts in particular have a tendency to " cross the street."

[Gym Rat]

Would love to see a guy like this show up, and beat folks like Nick, Hunter, etc...
Destroy their hype...