Samson/Andrew/Nick - Who can change the most to win this show?

[GeorgeUK]

Samson - Biggest, most complete, best shape in the top three -Could be leaner/dry

Andrew - Very conditioned. Lost some size to get it.

Nick - Very lean and big - Body proportions look much worse next to Samson and Andrew

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Samson can definitely dry out for this. We've seen people do it over and over.

Andrew - Can get fuller, but can he regain the lost size? Possibly.

Nick - I think we have seen his best already this weekend.

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Samson and Andrew could take the win. This is an enthralling contest.
The 'Twin Towers' are dangerous to everyone for the next few years.

[Big Beat]

I watched some of the post show wrap ups and Aceto says from the front row Nick is a distant third and very flat. He will be loading up today and it could make a difference.

On watching the video before hearing 'at the event' expert opinions I had it:

1. Jacked
2. Walker
3. Samson

I thought Samson had the best overall body but he is not as conditioned as the others.

Andrew looked smaller from the side especially in the leg.

If they go for condition Andrew is currently the front runner for me.

If Samson can dry out a bit more and get his oil right he can win.

All to play for now for all 3 guys.

Milos can get his guys full but can he bring in the razor sharpness???

[GeorgeUK]

And the posing round counts...

[GeorgeUK]

I watched some of the post show wrap ups and Aceto says from the front row Nick is a distant third and very flat. He will be loading up today and it could make a difference.

On watching the video before hearing 'at the event' expert opinions I had it:

1. Jacked
2. Walker
3. Samson

I thought Samson had the best overall body but he is not as conditioned as the others.

Andrew looked smaller from the side especially in the leg.

If they go for condition Andrew is currently the front runner for me.

If Samson can dry out a bit more and get his oil right he can win.

All to play for now for all 3 guys.

Milos can get his guys full but can he bring in the razor sharpness???

He got Maxx Charles razor. However, this is where Milos can earn a big bonus.

[Beti ona]

Samson smashes Nick from the front, that should end the game.

I don't think Andrew is smaller, he was drier and better than in Olympia.

[GeorgeUK]

Samson smashes Nick from the front, that should end the game.

I don't think Andrew is smaller, he was drier and better than in Olympia.

He is drier and better but he IS smaller.

Lats in fdb
Triceps in fdb
Quads from front
Relaxed not so wide

[Big Beat]

Jacked looks much better in this condition, the illusion is much better. His mid section is outstanding and ties his body together better than the others.

If Andrew can thicken up a bit he will be very hard to beat.

When Andrew and Sampson get it right I feel they will be the two best bodybuilders on the planet and will fight it out for the Olympia title.

I said it before but I think Lunsford may have missed his better ever chance to be Mr Olympia

[Giles]

Been speaking with Samson this morning, here’s what I said and what he replied with…

Me- “Hey mate! Wow!!! Fantastic job!!!

I’m seeing good overall improvements, rear double is better, calves are bigger, condition better than Olympia.

It’s close between you and Andrew mate, I’m hoping he peaked last night and you will peak tonight.

If that happens, you win.

Think you’ve beaten Ramy & Nick comfortably, that’s two major scalps!!!! Well done!!!!

And of course your posing will be THE best!”

Samson- “Thanks mate we are getting the same feeling right here on the ground as well ....we just need a better tan tonight and we will be even dryer because we always peak better at the finals

Posing routine tonight we are going in hard on that. So we leave that wow right from the start.”

Me- “You can win this mate! I’m so fucking happy for you and proud to be a Brit right now!”

Samson- “we are about to make history mate ....the 1st ever British Arnold Classic champ!”

Fingers crossed for tonight!

But Samson & Andrew top two is a VERY good direction for open pro bodybuilding. I bet Arnold is super happy right now.

[Griff11]

Samson is the one can improve by getting drier. I doubt if Andrew can look fuller without losing his sharpness. Nick can't can't his shape and structure

[Beti ona]

But Samson & Andrew top two is a VERY good direction for open pro bodybuilding. I bet Arnold is super happy right now.

I have to give Nick credit, he went into this show knowing that Arnold hates his look. But if the judges choose Nick, will Arnold present him with the trophy?

[Giles]

I have to give Nick credit, he went into this show knowing that Arnold hates his look. But if the judges choose Nick, will Arnold present him with the trophy?

It would certainly be disrespectful of Arnold if he didn’t.

[Big Beat]

Arnold's too political savy to not present the trophy
Remember when he asked Kai to hit a vacuum!!!

[Beti ona]

Nick is only winning the BDB and ST, SC could also give it to him

[Beti ona]

It would certainly be disrespectful of Arnold if he didn’t.

It would be fun to see Arnold faking it with fake praise or attacking Nick and challenging him to a classic pose.

[lifepulse]

Walker can fill out a lot, but the more he does, the more he will risk distension tonight.

Samson can dry out, but it’s not just water, he has fat left to lose, and if Milos does too much voodoo, it could bring him in flatter and more washed out. Tricky balance.

Jacked- when you’re that diced, you can eat burgers for the next 24hrs and just look freakier, explode off the frame (same with Nick), and Andrew doesn’t need to worry about his wasitline getting worse. (Palumbo talked about this with Kamali in the post show, and he’s not wrong.) No, it won’t add size back, but it could add more freaky pop and make Andrew look crazier.

I would be shocked if Samson didn’t have the best routine by a wide margin. Andrew seems to be a fairly good poser as well, I hope he brings something special. Walker is the odd man out of course, and I think he’s a lock for third place- especially at Arnold’s show, especially with the routine factored in.