Derek Lunsford: "Why I'm NOT Doing the Arnold Classic"MD Exclusive Interview

[Jen THE Admin]

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[Bestia]

Smart move. Dont bow to bullshit from dipwads like Nick T and other know it alls that say your scared of Nick beating you or you will lose momentum.

You made a plan. The plan is working. Stick with the plan and make meaningful changes for this year's O

[Jen THE Admin]

Smart move. Dont bow to bullshit from dipwads like Nick T and other know it alls that say your scared of Nick beating you or you will lose momentum.

You made a plan. The plan is working. Stick with the plan and make meaningful changes for this year's O

Well said!!

[Beti ona]

Nick was overshadowed in guest posing, and no one had Nick higher than third, so who's spouting those scary stories?

I liked what Derek said about the class of 212, but Iain also made a good case for removing it.

[Giles]

Nick was overshadowed in guest posing, and no one had Nick higher than third, so who's spouting those scary stories?

I liked what Derek said about the class of 212, but Iain also made a good case for removing it.

Ha ha, well said mate!

Derek completely stole the show at Pittsburgh, all eyes were on HIM, not Nick.

[Beti ona]

Ha ha, well said mate!

Derek completely stole the show at Pittsburgh, all eyes were on HIM, not Nick.

Nick isn't that stupid or delusional, either because finally he's down to earth or for promotional purposes, he's been praising other guys, especially Andrew. Although he also said that in his mind he should have been second.

So, it must be his fans who create these gossip stories.

[Giles]

Nick isn't that stupid or delusional, either because finally he's down to earth or for promotional purposes, he's been praising other guys, especially Andrew. Although he also said that in his mind he should have been second.

So, it must be his fans who create these gossip stories.

The top two at the Olympia was clear for everyone to see mate.

Nick was a solid 3rd, not bad at all. But second? Nope.

[Bestia]

The top two at the Olympia was clear for everyone to see mate.

Nick was a solid 3rd, not bad at all. But second? Nope.

Your last comment is why the Nick Trigili and Jay Cutler bullshit was so bushleague. "Derek can't beat Nick"...um he already did. Then they were claiming that without Hadi in the lineup the comparison changes and "it is all about matchups"- which makes no sense.

Just because people on the periphery want to see him compete and want to create these drama stories and rivalries. The sport is hard enough without those jackwagons trying to stir things up.

Derek has a plan for his physique and his career and has some solid ass guidance from one of the sports best. I'm glad to see him sticking to it and giving all the riff raff the Heisman pose.

[Beti ona]

I'm not going to lie, I wish that before winning the Olympia, the champion had the Arnold first (as Curry in 2019), but I also admire these guys who aren't sucking Arnold's ass and are focused on the ultimate prize.

[Giles]

Your last comment is why the Nick Trigili and Jay Cutler bullshit was so bushleague. "Derek can't beat Nick"...um he already did. Then they were claiming that without Hadi in the lineup the comparison changes and "it is all about matchups"- which makes no sense.

Just because people on the periphery want to see him compete and want to create these drama stories and rivalries. The sport is hard enough without those jackwagons trying to stir things up.

Derek has a plan for his physique and his career and has some solid ass guidance from one of the sports best. I'm glad to see him sticking to it and giving all the riff raff the Heisman pose.

“Derek can’t beat Nick”…they SAID that???

Umm, he just did in Vegas guys. Clearly.

[lifepulse]

Your last comment is why the Nick Trigili and Jay Cutler bullshit was so bushleague. "Derek can't beat Nick"...um he already did. Then they were claiming that without Hadi in the lineup the comparison changes and "it is all about matchups"- which makes no sense.

Just because people on the periphery want to see him compete and want to create these drama stories and rivalries. The sport is hard enough without those jackwagons trying to stir things up.

Derek has a plan for his physique and his career and has some solid ass guidance from one of the sports best. I'm glad to see him sticking to it and giving all the riff raff the Heisman pose.

In watching all of the YouTube shit lately, I realized clearly --


Bodybuilding fans just like to argue, fight, hypothesize and speculate -- and that's pretty much "what fuels the fandom". What-if after what-if, and nothing more.


The social media thing has made this more rampant than ever, of course -- and every pundit has his own castle of hypotheses about "what COULD and SHOULD happen". That never existed back in Coleman's day. Coleman did what Coleman thought made sense, and fans just appreciated it when he hit the stage.


Nowadays, the "market" is all "putting your opinion forth, and arguing". Fans will watch endless hours of that. Fans on this message board will fight back and forth to the death about it. Every single person will openly say, "Well, I know we don't know until we see them -- but just for fun, what do you think would happen if Andrew Jacked shows up shredded with much bigger hamstrings, blah blah blah".


A person (like Derek) is no longer "allowed" to make his OWN decision as to what HE thinks is best for HIM.


Reagan decided to sit out the Olympia -- and Giles and many others turned it into a capital case as to "what that was wrong and didn't make sense". (Not attacking you Giles, lol. Just saying -- the critics have become more important than the athletes, in a lot of ways).


Just let these people do what they think makes sense FOR THEM.


-David

[Bestia]

In watching all of the YouTube shit lately, I realized clearly --


Bodybuilding fans just like to argue, fight, hypothesize and speculate -- and that's pretty much "what fuels the fandom". What-if after what-if, and nothing more.


The social media thing has made this more rampant than ever, of course -- and every pundit has his own castle of hypotheses about "what COULD and SHOULD happen". That never existed back in Coleman's day. Coleman did what Coleman thought made sense, and fans just appreciated it when he hit the stage.


Nowadays, the "market" is all "putting your opinion forth, and arguing". Fans will watch endless hours of that. Fans on this message board will fight back and forth to the death about it. Every single person will openly say, "Well, I know we don't know until we see them -- but just for fun, what do you think would happen if Andrew Jacked shows up shredded with much bigger hamstrings, blah blah blah".


A person (like Derek) is no longer "allowed" to make his OWN decision as to what HE thinks is best for HIM.


Reagan decided to sit out the Olympia -- and Giles and many others turned it into a capital case as to "what that was wrong and didn't make sense". (Not attacking you Giles, lol. Just saying -- the critics have become more important than the athletes, in a lot of ways).


Just let these people do what they think makes sense FOR THEM.


-David

So let it be written, so let it be done...

[Beti ona]

Just let these people do what they think makes sense FOR THEM.

I think we must differentiate 2 types of situations.

Regan jumping the Olympia made sense, we know he's not a high-flying athlete and he's big on social media.

Derek made a good case for not doing the Arnold.

Ramy and Andrew, it seems like a rash and wrong decision, respectively.

[Griff11]

I'm sure Hany has a better idea of their goals and what's best for Derek than anyone else.

Derek gain about 20 pounds of stage weight last year. It taxes the body. He needs time to rebound. I'm guessing the goal is to beat Hadi. Hadi isn't doing the Arnold. I'm sure Hany and Derek have a handle on the situation. Hany is in an excellent place his two clients pushing each other great for motivation

[bigmikecox]

I think the fact Lunsford is thinking about his health at 29 years old is damn good!!! He knows what is best for his body. This kid has a good head on his shoulders, a good coach and God on his side! I think he will shock everyone with the physique he displays in November!