TIMESTAMPS BELOW 0:00 Intro 0:38 Shaun Clarida Looks INSANE 6 Weeks Out 4:10 Carlos Thomas Jr 6 Weeks Out 7:30 Brandon Curry's First Arnold Update 6 Weeks Out 12:10 Martin Fitzwater PHysique Update 16 Weeks Out 13:55 Hunter Labrada's Next Show? 15:05 Regan Grimes at 302lbs Working with Boss of Outlaw 16:50 William Bonac 6 Weeks Out 18:32 Mike Sommerfeld 6 Weeks Out BUY MUSCLETECH CODE: NICKS&P LINK: shop.muscletech.com/discount/NICKS&P?aff=44 www.arnoldsports.com/tickets/ My Ebay store: www.ebay.com/str/nspshop?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=jE9am6uyTU2&sssrc=3418065&ssuid=jE9am6uyTU2&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY. Main Instagram: @NicksStrengthPower Instagram 2: @NicksStrengthandPokemon Instagram 3: @NickStrengthPower Main RUclips Channel: Nick's Strength and Power 2nd RUclips Channel: Nick's Strength and Pokemon 3rd RUclips Channel: Nick's Strength and Raccoons Facebook: Nick's Strength and Power Email: Nicksstrengthandpower@gmail.com
Best upper body in the show. Better abs and biceps peak than Samson. Better, chest and shoulders than Derek. Better back and thickness from the side than Andrew.
I think brandon's physique is extremely asthetic. He needs to come in conditioned, but he has hardly any injuries, still looks symetrical, and overall has a great flow. His weakness has to be calves and conditioning, but he could be a serious threat if he comes in diced
@@bridgerkluczyk2245i think that he have some injury left arm and lat looks alot smaller last mro you can compare some pictures front double poses from years before
I think he still looks good, but no longer good enough to be competitive. He’s been a great a competitor but age is catching up to him and I don’t think he’ll do so well unfortunately.
Nick, please take a step back and recognize that Brandon would blow up in the offseason and he is coming directly off of the Olympia, he is not downsized, he just stayed lean. Then you praise Martin and Bonac but they smaller than Brandon, make it make sense!
Not such a far fetched prediction cause if the judges happen to on that day be looking for the most peeled and full guy then Shawn is clearly in the top 5 at least if not top 3. Neither Derek, Brandon, Akim, William, Andrew nor Samson come even half of his conditioning and hardness, front or rear. And isn't even a blip on the map when you compare him to Shawn.
@@mvp1116 yea, looks like tons of water and glycogen, probably a good amount of insulin and aas makes him hold alot of water and eat alot of carbs. Once the food goes down and the compounds changes (aas that hold less water) he seems to lose ALOT of size
We are still bringing up Nathan lmao. Yall know dam well they aren’t letting that felon over the boarder. Why waste your breathe. Remember he was also all in for the Arnold and everyone wasted their breathe. Be real.
Downsized or not Brandon looks better then all these guys in this update... It's a shame that he gets overlooked now simply caus of probably being aged & outta the conversation
Brandon’s Quads actually looks like they’re grown and his biceps are insane. Think he just needs to bring up the calves and shoulders to match the rest of his body, but he doesn’t look like someone who is on the verge or retiring .
Low key I could see Brandon winning this show. I think this time he's leaning towards the conditioning vs the size game. Even so he still has a ton of muscle.
I think this leaner version of Brandon looks incredible. Potentially his best version yet. Usually his is more full and doesn't have as many lines on stage as he does this far out. His shape and roundness in the upper body along with being even leaner will be dangerous!
Brandon’s physique has always been symmetrical. What he lacks in calves he makes up for throughout the of his body. His physique is way more appealing than Nick Walker, Derrick Lunsford, and Shaun Clarida. Shaun has a tremendous upper body, however, his legs just don’t stand up ( no pun intended)!
What’s crazy about how I think Brandon Curry’s update, I think he looks the best ever. Specifically including his heath. He looks healthy. He looks full. He simply looks great.
No denial on the extraordinary physic, but there’s something with Mike Sommerfeld that doesn’t stick. Not sure, maybe the unusual three quarter socks that he wears or the way he stares at the camera. Wish him the best though hope Wesley repeats his victory at the Arnold
Brandon did his last Olympia pprep here in the states. He's one of my favorites, but I think its time to hang it up. Enjoy your family, run your gym, amd do commentating . He's well spoken, and being a former Mr. Olympia he can do appearances to make tons of money
Hell No on Clarida… the big name guys will make him look like a Micro Wrestler! Dude should stick to 212 where he can place 3rd behind Keone and Seth Feroce, that’s right I said it!
Can you feature patrick teutsch? He was one of the Best natties world wide and Even qualified for classic mr Olympia 2025 being natty. Now he started juicing like 2 months ago and whole bodybuilding germany expects a looot of him.
Carlos has the build to be a body builder mascot. Allll shape!!! Like jump man or nba shadowed out awesome. Arnold will be a pickem show. It could go 7-8 different ways for top6. And 4 ways top three. The winner is the only predictable part of the show. 😊 Brandon prepping here has never treated his legs well. But the arms are huge. He should not retire while the money is getting legit. He is a top 10 guy and likely made more in lady 2 years with pay scale bumps.
Hopefully Regan and Carlos can put together a good package. They both have a lot of potential but definitely need to come in leaner and drier. Im so early im hanging out with all the bots 🤖🤖
Sommerfeld... come on Nick... his upper body vs lower body length has the worst ratio ever... none of the previous champs looked like this disproportionate... he would never win, mark my word
Shaun looks full and right on track. Carlos looks good for Carlos. A few more years of muscle maturity will do him well. Brandon's always been a favorite and looks good.
Brandon also looked downsized last year but I think he grows into a show so at this point he is looking good. All he ever need to do was grow legs a little and get in good condition and he is a top 3 guy
Samson is never going to lose another show. His presence on stage is just way too overwhelming, pulling all eyes in. It’s over he is the 2nd coming of ronnie. More like a Shawn Rhoden/ronnie Coleman hybrid but regardless insane presence
Anyone & everyone who has ever doubted this vertically gifted bodybuilder should think about reinventing and again owning their muscle criteria credentials. Mr. Clarita should absolutely take home with him the title, trophy, and check. Just goes to show the prejudices that still revolve within all muscle contests and no one!!! Not even the "TERMINATOR"!!! Can stop it!!! "Shaun Clarida for president"!!!👊👊👊👊!!!!
Caught my attention too. Lighting mainly. If you notice there also is a difference between both arms . Again, lighting causing it . But also they do inject stuff so it could also be that plus the lighting. Or u might be right .. idk anymore 😅😂
Brandon's hamstring drop is ridiculous looking. Hell no he shouldn't retire are u kidding me. Hell I like Brandon's physique way more than Martin's all day.👏👏👏
I hear what you say about Brandon, but go back a few months before the Mr Olympia he was told by his trainer that he was so no where near good enough to enter the fray but Brandon didn't take no as a answer he done his training by himself and got into a good shape for the Mr Olympia, of course he knew he couldn't win it but he wanted to see for himself could he still go toe to toe and I think he done great stuff for the time he had so 6 weeks to go and he still looks like he's really ready for this so hopefully top 5
I love Brandon’s look. He is just not going to beat the top guys without improving his legs substantially, and I doubt that is possible with his age and genes
Hunter looks pretty conditioned & impressive in that FDB. I feel for the guy because if he had never torn that pec; I believe his whole upper body would look different/better. I think his front torso would look more like his Dad's only with better arms and back.
I think Brandon looks amazing! If he is having trouble keeping mass on he should drop to classic physique and kick some butt there because he has nicer shape than any of them
This year's Arnold lineup is, in my opinion, way more stacked than last year's. I do think he'll be in a first call out if he comes in shredded. But I don't think he'll be in the top 5. Just my opinion.
TIMESTAMPS BELOW
0:00 Intro
0:38 Shaun Clarida Looks INSANE 6 Weeks Out
4:10 Carlos Thomas Jr 6 Weeks Out
7:30 Brandon Curry's First Arnold Update 6 Weeks Out
12:10 Martin Fitzwater PHysique Update 16 Weeks Out
13:55 Hunter Labrada's Next Show?
15:05 Regan Grimes at 302lbs Working with Boss of Outlaw
16:50 William Bonac 6 Weeks Out
18:32 Mike Sommerfeld 6 Weeks Out
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Curry's legs in the side pose look amazing
Shaun claurida is the real mini Ronnie coleman
Brandon actually looks amazing here
Best upper body in the show. Better abs and biceps peak than Samson. Better, chest and shoulders than Derek. Better back and thickness from the side than Andrew.
@@fitnessjunger9659 facts his upper body has always been legendary
Brandon's left arm is way downsized and it's hurt him sadly 😢
@@fitnessjunger9659bs. He looks old af and downsized
I think brandon's physique is extremely asthetic. He needs to come in conditioned, but he has hardly any injuries, still looks symetrical, and overall has a great flow. His weakness has to be calves and conditioning, but he could be a serious threat if he comes in diced
I totally agree I think he may be a surprise fr
@@bridgerkluczyk2245i think that he have some injury left arm and lat looks alot smaller last mro you can compare some pictures front double poses from years before
@@Mikii66yeah something’s off with his left side for sure I agree
His left side has kinda melted over the last few years
I think he still looks good, but no longer good enough to be competitive. He’s been a great a competitor but age is catching up to him and I don’t think he’ll do so well unfortunately.
Nick, please take a step back and recognize that Brandon would blow up in the offseason and he is coming directly off of the Olympia, he is not downsized, he just stayed lean. Then you praise Martin and Bonac but they smaller than Brandon, make it make sense!
Nick is losing it. Curry looks fantastic.
No lmao. He def downsized. I havent watched bodybuilding seriously in 2-3 years, and since then, he has def downsized.
@Herculean.Aficionado you clearly didn't read my comment
@@SolePremise yes because ur fckn comment isnt there lmaoo
Idk nick has been having some real cooked takes
Brandon legs are looking good to me bro. Almost matches his upper body finally. He looks great .
It's because his upper body has gotten smaller
Exactly
190lbs at 5'2 is wild! Shaun looks like the buffest kid in middle school!
Facts lmao
Yo chill lol
Backhanded compliment lmao
Man 5'2 is elementary school😂
Nick sometimes really be wild in the title 😂 “CaN cLaRidA wIN ArNoLd” lmao 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Love Shaun but zero chance he wins, he'd be very lucky to crack the top 5
Agree 💯 these dudes are crazy predicting him on top 3 and 💩 😂
Agreed!
Not such a far fetched prediction cause if the judges happen to on that day be looking for the most peeled and full guy then Shawn is clearly in the top 5 at least if not top 3. Neither Derek, Brandon, Akim, William, Andrew nor Samson come even half of his conditioning and hardness, front or rear. And isn't even a blip on the map when you compare him to Shawn.
@@ebonysteel9158He can be as full as he wants and he will still look like the trophy they are competing for when stood on stage
claritas shoulders are nuts
oil, the word you're looking for is ___ oil.
Regan still looks like he needs to put on a solid twenty pounds at his height to be a top threat
Regan is all fluff muscle no density. When he diets down , the same Rega.
@@mvp1116 yea, looks like tons of water and glycogen, probably a good amount of insulin and aas makes him hold alot of water and eat alot of carbs. Once the food goes down and the compounds changes (aas that hold less water) he seems to lose ALOT of size
We are still bringing up Nathan lmao. Yall know dam well they aren’t letting that felon over the boarder. Why waste your breathe. Remember he was also all in for the Arnold and everyone wasted their breathe. Be real.
carlos is insane but has no separation in the legs and washed out abs. no way he does well without those details
Brandon will shock some people and Shaun looks better than ever. Carlos is massive but no deep lines
Totally agree with your assessment. Brandon looks incredible. I will not rule out the possibility that Brandon can shock a lot of people.
Boss of outlaw is like the new hany of bodybuilding
Carlos reminds me of Hunter. Great frame, great limbs, underwhelming torso, unsightly hernia and lower abs.
Yep!!! 👍😆
True😂
And high lats
Haven't seen a back pose at all
Hunter has alien in his stomack
Downsized or not Brandon looks better then all these guys in this update... It's a shame that he gets overlooked now simply caus of probably being aged & outta the conversation
Brandon can make top 3
Curry doesn’t look downsized at all Man
Looks aesthetic
Classic Physique
Brandon’s Quads actually looks like they’re grown and his biceps are insane. Think he just needs to bring up the calves and shoulders to match the rest of his body, but he doesn’t look like someone who is on the verge or retiring .
Shaun looks big. Real big.
Until he stands next to Samson !
Brandon's deep cuts and separation, wow 👌
Low key I could see Brandon winning this show. I think this time he's leaning towards the conditioning vs the size game. Even so he still has a ton of muscle.
1. Samson Dauda
2. Derek Lunsford
3. Andrew Jacked
4. Brandon Curry
5. Akim Williams
6. William Bonac
7. James Hollingshead
8. Shaun Clarida
There is no way Clarida wins the Arnold. I see him cracking top 6 though
I think this leaner version of Brandon looks incredible. Potentially his best version yet. Usually his is more full and doesn't have as many lines on stage as he does this far out. His shape and roundness in the upper body along with being even leaner will be dangerous!
Clarida looks fucking insane, if he is sharp with this size and shape its gonna be his best shape ever
Brandon’s physique has always been symmetrical. What he lacks in calves he makes up for throughout the of his body. His physique is way more appealing than Nick Walker, Derrick Lunsford, and Shaun Clarida. Shaun has a tremendous upper body, however, his legs just don’t stand up ( no pun intended)!
As More Plates More Dates might say this Arnold is shaping up to be “Absolutely Nutty”
What’s crazy about how I think Brandon Curry’s update, I think he looks the best ever. Specifically including his heath. He looks healthy. He looks full. He simply looks great.
If clarida wins it'll be an embarrassment. The novelty of a 4ft bodybuilder beating giants is over
Shaun clarida is so overhyped… those legs in the open shouldn’t be placing top 5 specially at this arnold.
I guess bro… Shaun’s great -
For what genetics gave him to work with he makes it work wonderfully
Thank you for some common sense.
Interesting point. Imma take a closer look at the legs
@@PRclassico you’re right
I'm sure he wont be in the top 5 but other shows i think he was fairly judged.
No denial on the extraordinary physic, but there’s something with Mike Sommerfeld that doesn’t stick. Not sure, maybe the unusual three quarter socks that he wears or the way he stares at the camera. Wish him the best though hope Wesley repeats his victory at the Arnold
Brandon did his last Olympia pprep here in the states. He's one of my favorites, but I think its time to hang it up. Enjoy your family, run your gym, amd do commentating . He's well spoken, and being a former Mr. Olympia he can do appearances to make tons of money
clarida has really come up
Carlos looking pretty smooth in the quads for 6 weeks out.
Hunters mid section has improved
It’s a pity Carlos Thomas Jr has that weird pec separation. Looks really strange
BossofOutlaw is killing the game. The only coach who looks like he's never even been in a gym lol
So true 😂
F yeah Hunter looks great!
Clarida, the giant slayer. 💪
Don't rule out B,C, he looks awesome even his legs are looking better than the Mr Olympia
Stefan is the best coach going around, he has all the good guys and somehow makes them all look there best. It is amazing how he does it.
Hell No on Clarida… the big name guys will make him look like a Micro Wrestler! Dude should stick to 212 where he can place 3rd behind Keone and Seth Feroce, that’s right I said it!
AGREED with that statement... 200%
YES YOU SAID IT, SO WHAT CLARIDA IS A LEGEND AT THIS POINT .
Carlos legs are getting more separated. A little at a time. Shaun should crack top 5 no problem
Brandon's looks amazing, overall. Clear your vision please.
Clarida looks great!!! There is good quality muscle there, and he is already dense!!! Looking forward to seeing Brandon on stage!!!
Hunter looking incredible.
Can you feature patrick teutsch? He was one of the Best natties world wide and Even qualified for classic mr Olympia 2025 being natty. Now he started juicing like 2 months ago and whole bodybuilding germany expects a looot of him.
What is the lump on William left knee
Carlos has the build to be a body builder mascot. Allll shape!!! Like jump man or nba shadowed out awesome.
Arnold will be a pickem show. It could go 7-8 different ways for top6. And 4 ways top three. The winner is the only predictable part of the show. 😊
Brandon prepping here has never treated his legs well. But the arms are huge.
He should not retire while the money is getting legit. He is a top 10 guy and likely made more in lady 2 years with pay scale bumps.
As you can see all the old school BBers keep trying and going harder no quick fixes to the game 💪🏾
Hopefully Regan and Carlos can put together a good package. They both have a lot of potential but definitely need to come in leaner and drier.
Im so early im hanging out with all the bots 🤖🤖
Sommerfeld... come on Nick... his upper body vs lower body length has the worst ratio ever... none of the previous champs looked like this disproportionate... he would never win, mark my word
>beat Bumstead on multiple scorecards last Mr O
cope
It looks like it, because of his socks. The ratio is totally fine.
16:47 poorly
Hunter looks massive 😮
Hunter looks amazing
16:22 I think Stefan is also coaching a ton of female bodybuilders
Maybe you should do a "Coach of the Year" award Nick
Shaun looks full and right on track. Carlos looks good for Carlos. A few more years of muscle maturity will do him well. Brandon's always been a favorite and looks good.
Brandon gets slept on. I think the judges need to be replaced by AI. He looks way more appealing than these meatballs like Derek And Nick W…
Boss of outlaw has been very successful for a long time. Martins success and placing at Detroit and Olympia just put him in the lime light finally.
Martin will lose to Nick no doubt
Martin beat Chris is NO surprise Nick. He is a OPEN bodybuilder.. thickly muscled....and conditioned. No big surprise that Martin beat Chris.
2019 Arnold classic Bonac and Brandon are both different beasts!
That’s an old Hunter photo from his Italy prep NSP 😭
I think it just after Italy and shortly before the O. That’s when he added in the vacuum.
@ you’re right
Brandon also looked downsized last year but I think he grows into a show so at this point he is looking good. All he ever need to do was grow legs a little and get in good condition and he is a top 3 guy
Carlos looks incredible but he isn’t showing his back for a reason..
Regan, a higher placing than last time when he was competing ✌🤙🙏
Stephan schedule as follows..5am Shaun Clarida 6am Weasley Vissers 7amRegan Grimes8pmWilliam Bonac8amNathan DAsha 9ammMartin Fitzwater 10am James Hollingshead 11am Sergio Olivia jr
Based on these updates, Carl's Jr. has no chance of beating Clarida.
Was not expecting such an amazing side leg profile of curry there
No, is the simple answer. Clarida has no chance with this stellar lineup. I doubt he’ll make top six.
Samson is never going to lose another show. His presence on stage is just way too overwhelming, pulling all eyes in. It’s over he is the 2nd coming of ronnie. More like a Shawn Rhoden/ronnie Coleman hybrid but regardless insane presence
I also noticed that Claridas chest looks much better and fuller. Crazy look!
Why doesn't a guy like Brandon Curry just slowly go down to classic? hes got the physique for it unlike a lot of open guys
I'm saying if he is in fact downsizing or planning on retiring from open
Nathan isn’t doing Pittsburgh anymore
Anyone & everyone who has ever doubted this vertically gifted bodybuilder should think about reinventing and again owning their muscle criteria credentials.
Mr. Clarita should absolutely take home with him the title, trophy, and check.
Just goes to show the prejudices that still revolve within all muscle contests and no one!!! Not even the "TERMINATOR"!!! Can stop it!!!
"Shaun Clarida for president"!!!👊👊👊👊!!!!
Clarida looks extremely dangerous
Carlos looks similar to Sergio Oliva Jr as far as structure and mass.
The separation of muscle will be key to his success
That right side lat looks sus 19:18
Caught my attention too. Lighting mainly. If you notice there also is a difference between both arms . Again, lighting causing it . But also they do inject stuff so it could also be that plus the lighting. Or u might be right .. idk anymore 😅😂
WOW, Clarida looks massive and amazing!
Massive for a short king.
@@snuffcore9686I don't understand you Americans are so obsessed with height, would be interesting to see what's the phenom there
Brandon is a lot smaller upper body wise, but that helps his overall flow imo , he definetly looks to be in better condition , legs actually look good
Brandon's hamstring drop is ridiculous looking. Hell no he shouldn't retire are u kidding me. Hell I like Brandon's physique way more than Martin's all day.👏👏👏
I hear what you say about Brandon, but go back a few months before the Mr Olympia he was told by his trainer that he was so no where near good enough to enter the fray but Brandon didn't take no as a answer he done his training by himself and got into a good shape for the Mr Olympia, of course he knew he couldn't win it but he wanted to see for himself could he still go toe to toe and I think he done great stuff for the time he had so 6 weeks to go and he still looks like he's really ready for this so hopefully top 5
Shaun looks phenomenal and should be very happy with his physique, very heavily muscled
Brandon’s hamstring is much better than others
Clarida looks crazy good wow
That’s the crazy thing about Carlos is that he has huge muscles but so little cuts. I think it will hurt his placing.
I love Brandon’s look. He is just not going to beat the top guys without improving his legs substantially, and I doubt that is possible with his age and genes
Bro you need glasses Brandon looks incredible and has a great chance of winning if he comes in shredded because his body is the most beautiful
Bonac! 💥💪🏻💥
Carlos legs reminds of Big Ramys, no cuts or separation
Brandon has brought up his thighs amazingly and his hamstrings are peaked. His physique does not look downsized in the least to me!!!
Hunter looks pretty conditioned & impressive in that FDB. I feel for the guy because if he had never torn that pec; I believe his whole upper body would look different/better. I think his front torso would look more like his Dad's only with better arms and back.
I think Brandon looks amazing! If he is having trouble keeping mass on he should drop to classic physique and kick some butt there because he has nicer shape than any of them
Shaun needs to bring up legs and chest more if he wants to win any major show
brandon’s legs is my whole muscle mass 😅
Carlos looks a little smooth for a top pro competitive bodybuilder
Great lines on Carlos, I just feel he won't get rid of the cloudiness on his abs and stomach
This year's Arnold lineup is, in my opinion, way more stacked than last year's. I do think he'll be in a first call out if he comes in shredded. But I don't think he'll be in the top 5. Just my opinion.