2024 Arnold Classic - Classic Physique Prejudging - First Callouts

[wes]

Vissers winning is probably the biggest screw job in bodybuilding ever.

Vissers won?

I actually like his old school type of build.......gotta check out YouTube.

[AbrahamG]

Vissers winning is probably the biggest screw job in bodybuilding ever.

Doesn't hold a candle to Derek beating Hadi.  In my not so humble opinion.

[Flexacon]

Doesn't hold a candle to Derek beating Hadi.  In my not so humble opinion.

You could at least make a case for Derek winning. Better structure and a far superior back.

With Vissers there is no case. It's not to say he didn't look great, all the top 4 did, but Vissers just didn't look better in any way over Ramon.

[beakdoctor]

I`ll be godamned if I ever call a grown ass man "The Miracle Bear" !! 

The Miracle Bear............... LOL. Dumbest nickname ever.

Vissers does have a truly classic look though. Peaked biceps , or at least higher than shoulders, large pecs, a tight waist,  even if he's a little wide in the hips. Ripped quads but not overwhelming in size.

Draw backs: high lats and smaller calves.

[AbrahamG]

You could at least make a case for Derek winning. Better structure and a far superior back.

With Vissers there is no case. It's not to say he didn't look great, all the top 4 did, but Vissers just didn't look better in any way over Ramon.

I thought Ramon probably should have won too but I've been told that Wesley's conditioning when you see it up close is what did it for him.  A buddy of mine there told me it's Munzer-like when he hits poses.  I thought Wesley definitely won some shots against Ramon.  I disagree with you about Derek having a case.  To me, he had no case. 

[wes]

The Miracle Bear............... LOL. Dumbest nickname ever.

Vissers does have a truly classic look though. Peaked biceps , or at least higher than shoulders, large pecs, a tight waist,  even if he's a little wide in the hips. Ripped quads but not overwhelming in size.

Draw backs: high lats and smaller calves.

I agree,he does a nice vacuum poses also.

[wes]

[1Patrick]

Urs and his autobiography

[jude2]

Vissers winning is probably the biggest screw job in bodybuilding ever.

lol no way.  We have seen some bad ones.  Remember this is the Arnold and this guy is built just like Arnold. Golden era BB.

[Flexacon]

lol no way.  We have seen some bad ones.  Remember this is the Arnold and this guy is built just like Arnold. Golden era BB.

I was being a touch dramatic perhaps. Arnold actually said Wesley reminded him of big Lou which I wasn't sure if it was meant as a compliment or a diss.

I don't think Arnold had a classic physique. He was just a big dude with some very impressive body parts who just happened to compete and dominate (same with Sergio) in the golden era. To me a classic physique is more guys Robbie Robinson, Zane and before them the OG Steve Reeves.

Vissers has too many weaknesses for the classic division. Some have already been mentioned, wide waist, high lats, atrophied calves. He also has straight up and down quads which have no pop and an ugly rib cage which sticks out too much when he does a vacuum. His physique is still very impressive, but his type of physique is better suited to open not classic.

[ThisisOverload]

lol no way.  We have seen some bad ones.  Remember this is the Arnold and this guy is built just like Arnold. Golden era BB.

I had Wesley winning.

Ramon has a better overall balance and flow.

But Wesley is massive.

In a Dennis Wolf kind of way.

His calves will be non-existent in a year, so this was his only chance.

[dj181]

does mens physique have weight limits?

they are suposed to

[jude2]

does mens physique have weight limits?

they are suposed to

I think it was supposed to start this year.

[dj181]

I think it was supposed to start this year.

thats what they said but cant find any fucking record of it on search

what the hell

[AbrahamG]

I had Wesley winning.

Ramon has a better overall balance and flow.

But Wesley is massive.

In a Dennis Wolf kind of way.

His calves will be non-existent in a year, so this was his only chance.

I  just watched the prejudging.  Ramon closed the gap at the night show but Wesley took the prejudging.  He was so much bigger than Ramon.  Shame about the calves.  Maybe some stem cell therapy between now and the Olympia? 

[affeman]

[BigRo]

Congratulations thong man Wesley. That's cool 60k in the bag.

[affeman]

I  just watched the prejudging.  Ramon closed the gap at the night show but Wesley took the prejudging.  He was so much bigger than Ramon.  Shame about the calves.  Maybe some stem cell therapy between now and the Olympia?

F*ck, looks exactly like it started out with Dennis Wolf. What is that diabolical calf-wasting disease?

[joswift]

Wesley looked the same as when he was placing 10th

Seems hes started sucking the right dicks

[Flexacon]

Wesley looked the same as when he was placing 10th

Seems hes started sucking the right dicks

This. They are just rewarding a popular guy that's "paid his dues".

Could be worse, I'd rather its him than Urs.

[Tango31]

It’s good to see Wesley win. I like his physique. It’s a shame about the calves and his left lat is off balance with the right, probably injuries that are going to rapidly worsen.

[Taffin]

Vissers has too many weaknesses for the classic division. Some have already been mentioned, wide waist, high lats, atrophied calves. He also has straight up and down quads which have no pop and an ugly rib cage which sticks out too much when he does a vacuum. His physique is still very impressive, but his type of physique is better suited to open not classic.

Agreed

I  just watched the prejudging.  Ramon closed the gap at the night show but Wesley took the prejudging.  He was so much bigger than Ramon.  Shame about the calves.  Maybe some stem cell therapy between now and the Olympia?

And with the greatest respect Broseph, that kind of sums up my problem with him winning.  If we're back to Classic being about the biggest mass rather than the best shape, or that conditioning with a poor shape can win (hello Hadi) then we might as well push them all into the Open category.  Nobody can convince me that Vissers had the best shape onstage with those turnip thighs and bhanky waist - one of the others with their much superior shape should have won IMHO

[Rambone]

I`ll be godamned if I ever call a grown ass man "The Miracle Bear" !! 

Hahaha you said it Wes! Fuck that shit!  Did “Vigorous Steve” help with his Arnold prep?

Congrats on the win, Vissy!

[wes]

Hahaha you said it Wes! Fuck that shit!  Did “Vigorous Steve” help with his Arnold prep?

Congrats on the win, Vissy!

Bone,I think "Dr. Tony Huge" helped him prep for this show.
 

[Rambone]

Bone,I think "Dr. Tony Huge" helped him prep for this show.
 

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