Would be a huge shame if this channel stopped posting. The post show analysis here is insightful and well articulated and even if it is just for a few shows per year its always a personal highlight for me. Great job bro
When Patrick Johnson came out at prejudging I was like holy shit, who is this monster?! Guy is a beast and his calves are bigger than Blessing's quads! If he came in shredded he could do some damage. Really enjoyed all of your analysis videos over the last week or so man, much appreciated. Hope you'll make another Rocky Balboa style comeback in 2023.
Glad you mentioned Mohammad Al-Nsour, he deserves some recognition because he has tons of potential as he was the youngest guy on stage, plus he's a Medical Dr. btw
Always love your imput, you are definitely the best channel out there when it comes to deconstructing contest and explaining judging criterias to newbies and people who occasionally follow. Here's to hoping the sport gets exiting enough to rekindle your motivation to make these vidéos, and have a merry Christmas. And yeah, at this point I agree they should limit the entry to the 10-15 best competitors per category, the livestream is already long enough as is.
Def agree with you bro. Classic and Men's physique were unbearable to watch live IMHO. If it's the most important show I think some kind of points system would work best and force dudes to compete more times over the year, at least twice besides the Olympia. So much could be improved... Only #1 of each division being qualified for the next, and also having pro shows as points (NY Pro and others like it being hard, would count as 2, Arnold could count as 3 and every small show counting as 1) the sport would be way better and the Olympia way shorter and more objective.
By far the best analysis in the biz. I have been a bodybuilding fan since the early 90s when I had a subscription to Flex. Thanks to you I am finally able to look at the competitions with a keener eye and notice the subtle differences that often dictate the placings. Thank you!!
Just keep the channel man. even if you're considering posting, the 90's videos you made are really nostalgic and bringing back great vibes watching them.
Best reviews in the business baby, lets fcking go Man... Blessing is more than soft, the guy is in off season shape! his oblique on abs and thights tho, looking really wide
I could watch your videos all day and sometimes I do binge watch your old videos and I have a blast. I know you’re focusing on other things now and that’s OK. But every time you’re back is an absolute pleasure! ❤️
Keep it up man, you're making the best, most objective bb reviews on yt. (Also thank you for roasting Blessing ;) if you talk the talk you gotta walk the walk or expect people making fun of you, that's just how it is.)
I think Patrick is my favorite up and comer. his high quality video from the Arnold uk was really incredible, and I don’t think any low quality does him justice
I noticed Patrick Johnson first time this year,and i was impressed,i have no clue how old is this guy?Is he in late 30s like Andrew Jacked and Samson,or is he younger?I can see him doing some serious damage if he is younger guy.
I found that within the last year my interest of bodybuilding kind of dwindled away, and realized I was more interested in your input/analytics. You have a great presentation and personality/can make anything interesting. It’s completely okay that you lost interest in the sport, you have been covering it for a long time so makes sense. I’d love to see your other interest, or whatever you find interesting to talk about on video.
This is the most accurate analysis so far, I am a huge james hollingshead fan but nothing you said is wrong, great straight forward analysis, one of the best channels for body building analysis
You are a LEGEND! You exemplify quality content on this platform bro. I wish you could stay and keep going. Your scripts are very well put together and provide great entertainment. I’ll always stay subscribed
Here's my take on the Charles Griffen vacuum question. Bodybuilding has always been an illusion, and you're judged only by what you show on stage. To that end, posing in a way that highlights your strengths and hides your weaknesses is one of the most important aspects of bodybuilding. We all know Charles has a poor midsection, but what he's showing in most of these poses is an awesome vacuum, so that's what gets judged. Nobody in that callout had a great midsection but only one person did what he needed to do to transform it into something better. In my mind he should be rewarded for that, not penalized for it. I see Charles as the clear winner of the 3rd callout. Despite losing some ground in the side shots, he dominated the front and back shots.
Man i just found this channel and love these analytical breakdowns. I understand you have other stuff going on but selfishly wish you did every show. Cheers
Just to let you know I really enjoy the way you un-bias do your reviews in the videos. I was laughing at NSP this last Olympia as he was saying that big ramy was clearly number one and not even needing to be compared. I was saying "WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING AT DUDE" Have always liked your reviews, CHEERS!
Bro don’t u dare shut this down lol as soon as a big show happens I immediately go and look at ur page to see if u got a video up yet. U never disappoint
Thanks for the vid yo. I enjoy your insight. I also do understand people change & life goes on. So whatever bucket you end up choosin to play, just play it loud my friend!
Absolutely love this channel! The analysis is always fair and realistic. I love that after a big show I can look forward to a great Tom8ner analysis video and you did not disappoint at all these last ones. If you do call it quite I understand, but everyone of your videos have been great and I appreciate everything you done for the fans up to this point. Excellent work as always and happy holidays Tom!
Completely agree with you on the placings system this year. If they’re not going to even bother ranking them after 16th place, just cap it at 16 entrants.
I somewhat agree. But seeing the closer vids and the HD pics, I believe Charles should've placed higher. Unbelievable roundness and his quads, hams and arms were peeled. I think it was close enough through the front, that he should've won the callout just because of those extraordinary backshots. Other than the glutes, the back and hams are simply Colemanesque in that lat spread.
Considering that Patrick and Brandon were training buddies at O2 Gym, I'd loooove to see a direct 1 on 1 comparison between the two. Patrick is huge, has good legs and also he didn't miss the mark with the conditioning (compared to himself at least). I'd say it would be interesting. Not saying Curry would get his ass whooped by someone placing 13th but hey... :) really liked this 3rd callout, it was still a very talented group of bodybuilders.
Blessing has childhood serious knee injury , as he was in Africa decades ago you can imagine the lack of medical treatment, or surgery. He ended up with a higher femur on the right.
I’m telling you guys tomn8er is great man. He doesn’t mess around and calls it like it is but with the upmost respect for these guys and is very smart. Compared to nicks strength and fraudy I’ll take this all day..
Man your last comment really hurts. I love watching your review so much you're my go to guy for bodybuilding review so sad if you shut it down forever. But yes it's your life but as a fans i just want to say i really love your videos even the cheesy one🤣
Charles griffen ab and thigh is a lights out pose, statuesque, and polished head to toe. Even with god awful ab make up, im judging what hes presenting. Some peoples genetics have good abs, some have good ribcages and proportions for vaccums, all fair in my book ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ its up to the individual to choose how they pose. We dont have to judge with caveats depending on the execution, vacuum in an ab in thigh pose is totally acceptable execution... charles has the coolest midsection and torso by a mile and holds the pose. and probably some of the most crisp legs too, not slouching there. Antione easily in second IMO
In a way Blessing's shit talk was a good strategy. Its the only reason he is so well known. Probably translated to him making more money from sponsorships and brand deals etc. His physique certainly isn't why he's famous in the sport. When a guy's physique can't do the talking they generally can't keep their mouth shut.
I really like Blessing physique and yes he talk a lot but look we talk now about him even if he placed badly. If he will be able to put size to his legs, he become very very dangerous in this game.
For Charles to look so crazy in pics before the Olympia... i would've wanted to hear what happened instead of so much focus on Ramy, Derek and Hadi. So many competitors
I know Akim doesn't have maybe the most aesthetic physique of all but I'm really a huge fan of his look overall. I wish he could dial it in condition wise more often and battle it out in the top callouts. Maybe he needs to try a different coach, im not sure.
Tominator, in your reputed expert opinion who should have received the dubious title of “Mr. Irrelevant” for the 2022 Mr. Olympia (last place finish) i.e. worst physique?
Anyone else feel like this Olympia was a total let down? Not because of the lineup and how well the athletes came in. That aspect was awesome. Rather it ended up being disappointing because of the overpriced low quality stream, terrible lighting, distracting backgrounds, horribly handled pre show (or whatever you call those interviews), way too many divisions forcing us to stay up crazy late, athletes not being paid enough, etc etc etc ad noseum. Its everyone who handles the business of bodybuilding who are ruining the sport :/
Yup it was a mixed bag because of all the stuff you mention. At least they toned it down with the backgrounds and busy camerawork compared to last year.
@@Tomn8er I miss the classy columns and mostly static physical backgrounds from the 2020 olympia. It felt so classy and reminiscent of the 90s. Fuck all these ads and screens. Just stick to the Greek columns with neutral colored curtains between them. Keep the athletes the most visually stimulating thing on stage!
JAMES THE SHED got less points than all of the rest 16th placers so he has a legitimate claim at being the true 16th place finisher with everyone else tied at 17th.
do you think they need to come up with a better way to qualify? are there really 30+ best of the bests? why even have a point system? i'm no expert by no means, but i can go through the line up and pick out who will never make top 3,, EVER.
Don't anyone watch people's interviews blessings legs are like that because one of his leg is twisted or something like that, he's got an injury he can't repair so he can't really squat like other people ask him about it and find out and stop criticizing him for it he can't do no better
@@Tomn8er yeah. Akim’s skin, that thick bush skin (desired in Africa) is a huge hindrance on stage, like with Samson’s glutes, so instead he & milos are dedicated to his hamstrings being ridiculous to overshadow that genetic draw back. I do believe it could prevent a Mr.O title in the future. Justin is a mess (in Mr.O level terms), his prime may have passed or he needs a break. You know he didn’t even tell his past coach that he didn’t want to work with him anymore, the guy has to find out via social media, with🤷♂️ kinda person does that? Not a fan.
Would be a huge shame if this channel stopped posting. The post show analysis here is insightful and well articulated and even if it is just for a few shows per year its always a personal highlight for me. Great job bro
I completely agree l miss Tomn8er
Tomn8r fans know quality
I agree, but imo you can clearly notice that Tomn8er lost his ambition for bodybuilding
Here here!!!!
Agreed, he’s the only guy on RUclips who gives quality analysis
The fact that I watched a 4th callout analysis a week after the Olympia, speaks volumes of how much I appreciate your content. Please do be back, sir!
Tomn8er is the goat
No cap.
Agreed
Agreed
i just realised that today and its crazy
James was actually 16th if you look at the points on the scorecard. He scored 159 against their 160. Everyone else’s should have been 17th.
When Patrick Johnson came out at prejudging I was like holy shit, who is this monster?! Guy is a beast and his calves are bigger than Blessing's quads! If he came in shredded he could do some damage.
Really enjoyed all of your analysis videos over the last week or so man, much appreciated. Hope you'll make another Rocky Balboa style comeback in 2023.
Him peaked well gives Samson and Andrew a run for their money
Same with Akim man. They are scary huge. They really need to come in peeled though.
Glad you mentioned Mohammad Al-Nsour, he deserves some recognition because he has tons of potential as he was the youngest guy on stage, plus he's a Medical Dr. btw
He looks similar to Brandao. Nice physique!
What kind of MD blasts tren and diuretics? Sus credentials
@tomjones2056 well he's an adult and responsible for his decisions, same reason why MD's smoke, drink, eat unhealthy etc...
@@tomjones2056 Paulo Muzy
@@mayvafitness3174 i thought he was brandao at a glance
Always love your imput, you are definitely the best channel out there when it comes to deconstructing contest and explaining judging criterias to newbies and people who occasionally follow. Here's to hoping the sport gets exiting enough to rekindle your motivation to make these vidéos, and have a merry Christmas.
And yeah, at this point I agree they should limit the entry to the 10-15 best competitors per category, the livestream is already long enough as is.
Def agree with you bro. Classic and Men's physique were unbearable to watch live IMHO. If it's the most important show I think some kind of points system would work best and force dudes to compete more times over the year, at least twice besides the Olympia. So much could be improved... Only #1 of each division being qualified for the next, and also having pro shows as points (NY Pro and others like it being hard, would count as 2, Arnold could count as 3 and every small show counting as 1) the sport would be way better and the Olympia way shorter and more objective.
By far the best analysis in the biz. I have been a bodybuilding fan since the early 90s when I had a subscription to Flex. Thanks to you I am finally able to look at the competitions with a keener eye and notice the subtle differences that often dictate the placings. Thank you!!
Just keep the channel man. even if you're considering posting, the 90's videos you made are really nostalgic and bringing back great vibes watching them.
Best reviews in the business baby, lets fcking go
Man... Blessing is more than soft, the guy is in off season shape! his oblique on abs and thights tho, looking really wide
Yes good call. The obliques are too thick and detract from an otherwise great midsection.
James scored 159, so he finished above all other 16th place guys
I could watch your videos all day and sometimes I do binge watch your old videos and I have a blast. I know you’re focusing on other things now and that’s OK. But every time you’re back is an absolute pleasure! ❤️
Keep it up man, you're making the best, most objective bb reviews on yt. (Also thank you for roasting Blessing ;) if you talk the talk you gotta walk the walk or expect people making fun of you, that's just how it is.)
I think Patrick is my favorite up and comer. his high quality video from the Arnold uk was really incredible, and I don’t think any low quality does him justice
I noticed Patrick Johnson first time this year,and i was impressed,i have no clue how old is this guy?Is he in late 30s like Andrew Jacked and Samson,or is he younger?I can see him doing some serious damage if he is younger guy.
Thanks Tom I agree the places should be calculated all the way to last place
I found that within the last year my interest of bodybuilding kind of dwindled away, and realized I was more interested in your input/analytics.
You have a great presentation and personality/can make anything interesting. It’s completely okay that you lost interest in the sport, you have been covering it for a long time so makes sense.
I’d love to see your other interest, or whatever you find interesting to talk about on video.
This is easily the best bodybuilding channel on RUclips. I can’t wait for your Arnold Classic review!
This aged like milk 😢
This is the most accurate analysis so far, I am a huge james hollingshead fan but nothing you said is wrong, great straight forward analysis, one of the best channels for body building analysis
You give the best analysis on youtube. I've been competing since 2015 and I agree with 99% of your assessments.
You are a LEGEND! You exemplify quality content on this platform bro. I wish you could stay and keep going. Your scripts are very well put together and provide great entertainment. I’ll always stay subscribed
Here's my take on the Charles Griffen vacuum question. Bodybuilding has always been an illusion, and you're judged only by what you show on stage. To that end, posing in a way that highlights your strengths and hides your weaknesses is one of the most important aspects of bodybuilding. We all know Charles has a poor midsection, but what he's showing in most of these poses is an awesome vacuum, so that's what gets judged. Nobody in that callout had a great midsection but only one person did what he needed to do to transform it into something better. In my mind he should be rewarded for that, not penalized for it. I see Charles as the clear winner of the 3rd callout. Despite losing some ground in the side shots, he dominated the front and back shots.
appreciate your coverage man - still one of (if not THE) best in the game and always enjoy the commentary and your rationalization for your analysis.
Tom, your channel is the best as far bodybuilding shows reviews are concerned. I click instantly every single time.
Man i just found this channel and love these analytical breakdowns. I understand you have other stuff going on but selfishly wish you did every show. Cheers
without a doubt, the best analysis, thanks for your content
I love Charles straight on dude turns to the side and just disappears. That's rough.
As always, great review and breakdown. I think you have the best analysis on youtube.
Just to let you know I really enjoy the way you un-bias do your reviews in the videos. I was laughing at NSP this last Olympia as he was saying that big ramy was clearly number one and not even needing to be compared. I was saying "WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING AT DUDE" Have always liked your reviews, CHEERS!
Bro don’t u dare shut this down lol as soon as a big show happens I immediately go and look at ur page to see if u got a video up yet. U never disappoint
Thanks for the vid yo. I enjoy your insight. I also do understand people change & life goes on. So whatever bucket you end up choosin to play, just play it loud my friend!
If he is consistent, this channel can be the most subscribed bodybuilding channel by end of 2023. Lots of love from INDIA.❤️
Absolutely love this channel! The analysis is always fair and realistic. I love that after a big show I can look forward to a great Tom8ner analysis video and you did not disappoint at all these last ones. If you do call it quite I understand, but everyone of your videos have been great and I appreciate everything you done for the fans up to this point. Excellent work as always and happy holidays Tom!
awesome coverage of these call-outs 👍👍💪 good to see these guys.
Completely agree with you on the placings system this year.
If they’re not going to even bother ranking them after 16th place, just cap it at 16 entrants.
Olympia weekend is really all I look forward to anyway- u do a great job, keep it up bro!
Always looking forward fot the Tomn8er analysis.
Love the direct frankness. Thank you.
I appreciate you bro, imho the best BB analysis channel
I'd love to see a video about the Classic Division too!
Wow James midsection looks really good imo compared to a bunch of previous showings.
Tom could you do top 10 V tapers in bodybuilding history I thoroughly loved the series
That outro made me sad
Always support you
These have been GREAT TOM! They should place them all, did they ALL not deserve it?
I somewhat agree. But seeing the closer vids and the HD pics, I believe Charles should've placed higher. Unbelievable roundness and his quads, hams and arms were peeled. I think it was close enough through the front, that he should've won the callout just because of those extraordinary backshots. Other than the glutes, the back and hams are simply Colemanesque in that lat spread.
Thank you for this Tom , cheers from Italy
Considering that Patrick and Brandon were training buddies at O2 Gym, I'd loooove to see a direct 1 on 1 comparison between the two. Patrick is huge, has good legs and also he didn't miss the mark with the conditioning (compared to himself at least). I'd say it would be interesting. Not saying Curry would get his ass whooped by someone placing 13th but hey... :)
really liked this 3rd callout, it was still a very talented group of bodybuilders.
love the content. Ill be here for the next upload, whenever it is
We didn't get to hear the signature "I'll be BACK"
SADGE
Patrick Johnson and Akim looked very impressive apart from the lack of conditioning
Thanks for vids. If you just cover the Arnold US and Olympia on this channel, I will be happy.
Could we get some more classic physique content please?
Blessing has childhood serious knee injury , as he was in Africa decades ago you can imagine the lack of medical treatment, or surgery. He ended up with a higher femur on the right.
I’m telling you guys tomn8er is great man. He doesn’t mess around and calls it like it is but with the upmost respect for these guys and is very smart. Compared to nicks strength and fraudy I’ll take this all day..
James brings his arms up, particularly forarms and he will have an extremely aesthetic physique.
Man your last comment really hurts. I love watching your review so much you're my go to guy for bodybuilding review so sad if you shut it down forever. But yes it's your life but as a fans i just want to say i really love your videos even the cheesy one🤣
Dude can you leave the names on screen throughout the vid? …or put them up each time you freeze frame? Love the content
Yappidy dog is the best description for blessing. Blessing's mouth is his curse.
How does one get to the Olympia with Joel Thomas’ quads?
Charles griffen ab and thigh is a lights out pose, statuesque, and polished head to toe. Even with god awful ab make up, im judging what hes presenting. Some peoples genetics have good abs, some have good ribcages and proportions for vaccums, all fair in my book ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ its up to the individual to choose how they pose. We dont have to judge with caveats depending on the execution, vacuum in an ab in thigh pose is totally acceptable execution... charles has the coolest midsection and torso by a mile and holds the pose. and probably some of the most crisp legs too, not slouching there. Antione easily in second IMO
In a way Blessing's shit talk was a good strategy. Its the only reason he is so well known. Probably translated to him making more money from sponsorships and brand deals etc. His physique certainly isn't why he's famous in the sport. When a guy's physique can't do the talking they generally can't keep their mouth shut.
Charles Griffen deserve top 10.
Hes the GOAATTTTTTT, the GOAAATTTTT
I really like Blessing physique and yes he talk a lot but look we talk now about him even if he placed badly. If he will be able to put size to his legs, he become very very dangerous in this game.
For Charles to look so crazy in pics before the Olympia... i would've wanted to hear what happened instead of so much focus on Ramy, Derek and Hadi. So many competitors
Please dont leave us, your opinion is the best on the bodybuilding community. We need more tomn8er and less nick strength and power.
I know Akim doesn't have maybe the most aesthetic physique of all but I'm really a huge fan of his look overall. I wish he could dial it in condition wise more often and battle it out in the top callouts. Maybe he needs to try a different coach, im not sure.
Don’t shut it down, your normally spot on with calls
hey man, it would be really helpfull for ir you kept the names under the contestants!
Seal has really put on some size 👏
If you checc closely : Patrick Johnson is the one with the biggest calves of the entire show!
Early Christmas present I see...
Tominator, in your reputed expert opinion who should have received the dubious title of “Mr. Irrelevant” for the 2022 Mr. Olympia (last place finish) i.e. worst physique?
I wouldn't give Akhim any shot. There wasn't any separation and in the most muscular he looked like a powerlifter for God sake!
James H and Akim....if them got their condiotioning together they would be dangerous
Anyone else feel like this Olympia was a total let down? Not because of the lineup and how well the athletes came in. That aspect was awesome. Rather it ended up being disappointing because of the overpriced low quality stream, terrible lighting, distracting backgrounds, horribly handled pre show (or whatever you call those interviews), way too many divisions forcing us to stay up crazy late, athletes not being paid enough, etc etc etc ad noseum. Its everyone who handles the business of bodybuilding who are ruining the sport :/
Yup it was a mixed bag because of all the stuff you mention. At least they toned it down with the backgrounds and busy camerawork compared to last year.
@@Tomn8er I miss the classy columns and mostly static physical backgrounds from the 2020 olympia. It felt so classy and reminiscent of the 90s. Fuck all these ads and screens. Just stick to the Greek columns with neutral colored curtains between them. Keep the athletes the most visually stimulating thing on stage!
@@Tomn8er also thanks for the like and reply Tom! Big fan!!
JAMES THE SHED got less points than all of the rest 16th placers so he has a legitimate claim at being the true 16th place finisher with everyone else tied at 17th.
I belive James placed 16th due to the point scoring. He got 80 and 79.
Love it 😊
Ted Vernon: "I'm done. "
I like your videos but it's difficult to know who you are talking about just by putting the names at the beginning... Talking from my perspective
Patrik Johnson got totally ripped off, he was better than so many above him.
So James didn't move up?
do you think they need to come up with a better way to qualify? are there really 30+ best of the bests? why even have a point system? i'm no expert by no means, but i can go through the line up and pick out who will never make top 3,, EVER.
James was actually 16th and everyone else was 17th, if u look at the score card he's got better points than everyone else
159 vs 160
Good catch!
Patrick has great calves
I think blessing got a calf cramp which caused him to raise his toe
Any other sport, placing the same rank means you tied. That definitely needs to change. I'm glad you said something because that always irritates me.
didnt say "ill be back" 😥
Blessing has 1 foot shorter than the other
That s why he staying like that
Don't anyone watch people's interviews blessings legs are like that because one of his leg is twisted or something like that, he's got an injury he can't repair so he can't really squat like other people ask him about it and find out and stop criticizing him for it he can't do no better
keep the names on the athletes throughout, otherwise we dont know who ur referring too kmt
Patrick looks great. Just needs more conditioning
Akim dropped hard
Steve Kuclos rainbow trunks look dreadful
Men’s physique winner this year doesn’t even have calves…
Man, Akim was so washed out in the upper body
If only Akim came in conditioned
EXCEPT for Griffen, they ALL have BIG calves..come on
That's true. Overlooked Johnson there for sure. Akim and Justin are pretty mediocre though.
@@Tomn8er yeah. Akim’s skin, that thick bush skin (desired in Africa) is a huge hindrance on stage, like with Samson’s glutes, so instead he & milos are dedicated to his hamstrings being ridiculous to overshadow that genetic draw back. I do believe it could prevent a Mr.O title in the future.
Justin is a mess (in Mr.O level terms), his prime may have passed or he needs a break. You know he didn’t even tell his past coach that he didn’t want to work with him anymore, the guy has to find out via social media, with🤷♂️ kinda person does that? Not a fan.
Just for the fun of it. Pick the worst physique in this years lineup.