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Title: Melvin Anthony 8 Weeks out from the Mr Olympia.
Post by: Knows_Everything on August 08, 2006, 07:56:17 PM
Looks very good, has put some size on his legs, arms, and delts.. Should be top 6 this years.
Title: Re: Melvin Anthony 8 Weeks out from the Mr Olympia.
Post by: Knows_Everything on August 08, 2006, 07:58:07 PM
calves need work though.
Title: Re: Melvin Anthony 8 Weeks out from the Mr Olympia.
Post by: HRDCOR on August 08, 2006, 07:58:50 PM
Looks average , top six nah, 8-9-or 10
Title: Re: Melvin Anthony 8 Weeks out from the Mr Olympia.
Post by: luv2build on August 08, 2006, 07:58:59 PM
remarkable increase in his quads
Title: Re: Melvin Anthony 8 Weeks out from the Mr Olympia.
Post by: 240 is Back on August 08, 2006, 08:02:25 PM
remarkable increase in his quads

almost like how ronnie's quads blew up under nicholls
Title: Re: Melvin Anthony 8 Weeks out from the Mr Olympia.
Post by: Kegdrainer on August 08, 2006, 08:08:25 PM
monster navel
Title: Re: Melvin Anthony 8 Weeks out from the Mr Olympia.
Post by: JamieX4200 on August 08, 2006, 08:11:22 PM
Looks average , top six nah, 8-9-or 10

then i'd like to look average,
Title: Re: Melvin Anthony 8 Weeks out from the Mr Olympia.
Post by: airrick on August 08, 2006, 08:27:34 PM
He looks great!

Good luck MA!
Title: Re: Melvin Anthony 8 Weeks out from the Mr Olympia.
Post by: Farcry on August 08, 2006, 08:43:18 PM
If he can nail his conditioning he could be top 5
Title: Re: Melvin Anthony 8 Weeks out from the Mr Olympia.
Post by: OneMoreRep on August 08, 2006, 08:48:34 PM
Should be top 6 this years.

That is a very bold statement.  Let's look at the facts, shall we?  Who were the top 6 guys at the 2005 Mr. Olympia?

1   Ronnie Coleman   
2   Jay Cutler   
3   Gustavo Badell   
4   Gunter Schlierkamp   
5   Victor Martinez   
6   Dennis James   

It's safe to say that spots I & II are already pre-reserved and going straight to Ronnie and Jay, knowing the history of this "sport", Ronnie will surely walk away with a 9th win.  This preordained arrangement leaves spots 3-6 vacant for the taking. This year Dexter Jackson is in the show, so you can most likely expect him to place 3rd (Especially since he didn't go with the PDI, the IFBB might need to grant him a little "gift" placing).  Down to slots 4-6 now and I think spot number 4 will go to either Gunter, Gustavo or Victor.  Assuming he comes in with an added 10 lbs of muscle, Victor should be number 4, if he doesn't, my next guess is Gunter (via the need for the white hope, magazine sales & WHITE POWER!!), so that's a toin coss.  If my prediction for 4th is correct, 5th place would then go to Gunter, followed by Gustavo at 6th place.

The question now lies in whether or not Melvin will beat Dennis James & Branch Warren for 7th place....

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*Remember IFBB pros, the real money is to be made in the GAY-4-PAY Mr. Olympia weekend, our sponsors will be working hard this year to match the Mr. Olympia prize money.*
Title: Re: Melvin Anthony 8 Weeks out from the Mr Olympia.
Post by: Big N on August 08, 2006, 08:49:13 PM
Looking good bro, good luck @ the O
Title: Re: Melvin Anthony 8 Weeks out from the Mr Olympia.
Post by: Wombat on August 08, 2006, 08:52:02 PM
got to give him a shout out just on the fact that he didn't blow his calves up with oil...He must be battling with that everyday...props to him...
Title: Re: Melvin Anthony 8 Weeks out from the Mr Olympia.
Post by: phyxsius on August 08, 2006, 08:59:41 PM
He won't make it to top 6 unless he's in PDI
Title: Re: Melvin Anthony 8 Weeks out from the Mr Olympia.
Post by: HRDCOR on August 08, 2006, 09:00:35 PM
Maybe average is not the correct word , because yes his average is awesom , maybe I just should have said i cant see him making top 6 , and yes i would like to look average if that is average !!

Dont forget though he is in the Olympia and the top six are pretty much already set !!!
Title: Re: Melvin Anthony 8 Weeks out from the Mr Olympia.
Post by: Dorian 01 on August 08, 2006, 09:05:01 PM
This'll help his Olympia placings, but he looks worse to me.  Maybe if his calves were bigger it'd look like that weight belonged on that body, or I'm just too used to seeing his old self, which I preferred.
Title: Re: Melvin Anthony 8 Weeks out from the Mr Olympia.
Post by: donrhummy on August 08, 2006, 09:07:37 PM
His calves look worse even though they stayed the same because his quads got bigger. Why are pro's calves so bad these days? Also, his pecs need to increase in size to match his arms/delts.
Title: Re: Melvin Anthony 8 Weeks out from the Mr Olympia.
Post by: Bast000 on August 08, 2006, 09:08:11 PM
The first thing I noticed, Back is very wide, great v-taper.  2nd thing, his chest lacks thickness, not in proportion to rest of body.
Title: Re: Melvin Anthony 8 Weeks out from the Mr Olympia.
Post by: Bast000 on August 08, 2006, 09:10:00 PM
I wonder what his chest workout is.  Looks like he needs to isolate the chest more with dumbells and strict form.
Title: Re: Melvin Anthony 8 Weeks out from the Mr Olympia.
Post by: SAMSON123 on August 08, 2006, 09:15:23 PM
Looks very good, has put some size on his legs, arms, and delts.. Should be top 6 this years.

WITH THIS KIND OF SIZE...ESPECIALLY HIS LEGS...I WONDER IF HE WILL STILL BE ABLE TO DANCE AND PERFORM LIKE HE USED TO. Large muscles can make smooth moves difficult.

I think he looks GREAT though.
Title: Re: Melvin Anthony 8 Weeks out from the Mr Olympia.
Post by: OneMoreRep on August 08, 2006, 09:16:05 PM
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Looks like he needs to isolate the chest more with dumbells and strict form.
Title: Re: Melvin Anthony 8 Weeks out from the Mr Olympia.
Post by: brianX on August 08, 2006, 10:57:08 PM
I wonder what his chest workout is.  Looks like he needs to isolate the chest more with dumbells and strict form.

Yes, and you would know because your chest is so massive. ::)
Title: Re: Melvin Anthony 8 Weeks out from the Mr Olympia.
Post by: Bast000 on August 08, 2006, 11:07:26 PM
Yes, and you would know because your chest is so massive. ::)


Well I dont' like to brag, but my chest does look good.
Title: Re: Melvin Anthony 8 Weeks out from the Mr Olympia.
Post by: phyxsius on August 08, 2006, 11:15:13 PM

Well I dont' like to brag, but my chest does look good.

MONSTER VANITY
Title: Re: Melvin Anthony 8 Weeks out from the Mr Olympia.
Post by: Bast000 on August 08, 2006, 11:17:36 PM
Fat guys like BrianX talk a lot of shit due to jealousy.  He's too weak to diet.
Title: Re: Melvin Anthony 8 Weeks out from the Mr Olympia.
Post by: marione on August 08, 2006, 11:31:24 PM
even with some weak points (!), he still looks awesome to me...good luck!
Title: Re: Melvin Anthony 8 Weeks out from the Mr Olympia.
Post by: Bast000 on August 08, 2006, 11:31:48 PM
Neck and traps need work, imo. The skinny neck make him look a bit odd.
And maybe he's just posing weird, but what is that? A four pack (abs)?

Yes he only has 4 separated.

(http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/2004nocp2big.jpg)
Title: Re: Melvin Anthony 8 Weeks out from the Mr Olympia.
Post by: Bast000 on August 08, 2006, 11:34:26 PM
His best bet is just to come in the same conditioning as the NOC where he won.  Adding more size isn't gonna help fix his flaws if he hasn't been able to fix them in the past.

Title: Re: Melvin Anthony 8 Weeks out from the Mr Olympia.
Post by: kyomu on August 09, 2006, 03:10:07 AM
Melvin needs Hams and glutes shredded,period!
Title: Re: Melvin Anthony 8 Weeks out from the Mr Olympia.
Post by: bigmc on August 09, 2006, 03:22:06 AM
His lower body is soft from the back if he can sort that he is a threat great shoulder to waist ratio
Title: Re: Melvin Anthony 8 Weeks out from the Mr Olympia.
Post by: Hedgehog on August 09, 2006, 03:37:38 AM
Great development in the quads.

The arms are once again lagging.

They looked greatly improved at his last showing, but now they are back to look outsized by his lower body and torso.

YIP
Zack
Title: Re: Melvin Anthony 8 Weeks out from the Mr Olympia.
Post by: phyxsius on August 09, 2006, 03:52:32 AM
Spot the difference  ;D
Title: Re: Melvin Anthony 8 Weeks out from the Mr Olympia.
Post by: Slick Vic on August 09, 2006, 04:36:18 AM
Honestly - he doesn't stand out from his norm. Don't get me wrong.... he still looks good.
Title: Re: Melvin Anthony 8 Weeks out from the Mr Olympia.
Post by: natural al on August 09, 2006, 04:48:01 AM
I thought Melvin looked great at the olympia last year...that being said, there's something about his physique that's missing..I can't put my finger on it but when I see him I don't go  :o :o  vs. when I see an off season dennis James or recent pics of cutler they both have that "wow" factor to thier bodies.
Title: Re: Melvin Anthony 8 Weeks out from the Mr Olympia.
Post by: Lynchie on August 09, 2006, 04:49:37 AM
Looks exactly the same year in and year out.
Title: Re: Melvin Anthony 8 Weeks out from the Mr Olympia.
Post by: M75 on August 09, 2006, 05:21:27 AM
I thought Melvin looked great at the olympia last year...that being said, there's something about his physique that's missing..I can't put my finger on it but when I see him I don't go  :o :o 

He lacks freaky stand out body parts. Everything just flows.
Title: Re: Melvin Anthony 8 Weeks out from the Mr Olympia.
Post by: adipo8 on August 09, 2006, 05:24:54 AM
Freeman will be making a splash - TRUE STORY
Title: Re: Melvin Anthony 8 Weeks out from the Mr Olympia.
Post by: HUGEPECS on August 09, 2006, 06:46:46 AM
Toney "Hercules" Freeman will crush all these insects in the lineup
Title: Re: Melvin Anthony 8 Weeks out from the Mr Olympia.
Post by: jaejonna on August 09, 2006, 06:51:21 AM
Melvin's Chest is undersized like a small drink with biggie fries...

that rhymes!!
Title: Re: Melvin Anthony 8 Weeks out from the Mr Olympia.
Post by: swoody on August 10, 2006, 05:11:31 AM
I think its lack of vasculinaty.  He'd look a hell of alot better with a few more veins pokin out...