2021 Arnold Classic - Prejudging Top 2 Callout

[@farazalikhan5242]

Nick's bicep peaks in back double reminds me of King Coleman

[@ananddeonarine6913]

So what about Kai biceps

[@vojtamaximus5291]

@@ananddeonarine6913 them too, but with the top tier forearms accompanying them

[@HardbrasH1]

Come on, most muscular goes to Nick easily

[@Zetriiz]

And side tri

[@Handcannon77]

@@Zetriiz Kuclo definitely has a much stronger argument for the side tri, but yeah I dont think Steve wins the MM at all.

[@mikemorris9902]

@@Zetriiz I agree. The leg difference is too much to give it to Kuclo

[@halyn1986]

Nick`s arms are insane. He`s there with Ronnie and Phil. It`s mind blowing that he has so much muscles at 26.

[@Guillermoreno02]

One is much larger than the other and they are not aesthetic, but yeah he is great

[@cristopherpino9689]

@@Guillermoreno02 every single bodybuilder has an uneven arm development

[@hushai5154]

Nick all day. The kid is amazing...

[@aldistapm2518]

Hope he stays for long...

[@samraizshoaib585]

@@Guillermoreno02 Same with Phil and Ronnie.

[@iambodybuildingyt221]

I agree with what Tom said about kuclo in the beginning I could see kuclo falling all the way down to 5th if he doesn't sharpen up and if Ian, Justin, Sergio, or Akim could take his spot right now. But in the prejudging no one even came close to Nick I definitely see him in the top 5 of the Olympia this year and he will continue to be a top Olympian for years to come

[@Kevin_Calzada]

Agree 100%

[@furqanbooley6597]

It was kind of a given that the winner of the Arnold would be top 5 at the Olympia

[@iambodybuildingyt221]

@@furqanbooley6597 yeah makes sense

[@coreyfrady7875]

What is amazing to me is the fact that that Nick is 26? Is how can someone have that much muscle maturity and freakiness at 26? 1 That's a phenomenon in itself?

[@Danimal77]

Most of the top pros in the 90's were in their 20's at the time.

[@olivergrizzly6346]

@@Danimal77 But the mass monsters like Nick were not in their 20s - I.e Dorian, Ronnie, Nasser, etc

[@bosshawg7991]

He’s a genetic freak! Google his pics from show to show and look at his improvement. He’s improved since the NY pro win and should easily win this.

[@49riffinator]

@@Danimal77 They weren't as big as these guys are

[@HughLeFitness]

Reminds me of Dallas McCarver (RIP)

[@pepeknapp4956]

I was hesitant to predict Nick Walker winning this (and subsequently thought Akim was going to take it) because his track record is too short to judge his consistency. It really seems like Nick Walker is determined to make his track record legendary. Winning the NY Pro and the Arnold as your second and third pro show is a feat indicative of a realy genetic anomaly and future champion.

[@georgemavrov1309]

You just put it as best in words as possible.

[@christian_urocar]

You thought akim was going to win lol smh, the guy has no back poses lol

[@MaestroJericho]

Yeah I thought Iain would win with conditioning but Nick beats him in that too. Potential Mr. Olympia/Arnold Classic reign at this age

[@pepeknapp4956]

@@christian_urocar Akim's lower body from the back is sensational. True, his upper body is watery but that prblem is most apparent in the RDB but not in the RLS.

[@reese3407]

Nick is on course, he only cares about what he thinks! 😆

[@Echse-hu4pd]

Nick is going to have the best BDB pose in bodybuilding in a few years. His arms are Imo the best in bodybuilding right now and so are his legs from behind. The back will develop within the next years just like Phils when he was 27

[@nicolasklug2311]

His lower body from the rear actually reminds me of Kai's crazy impressive 4 real from top to bottom including calves !

[@Imperialbbuilding]

Don’t ever compare nick walker to Phil heath

[@edmundchoy2992]

Nick's abs can only grow bigger which is something he needs to take note if he continues to grow.

[@DunkinBiscuits]

@@Imperialbbuilding i compare him more to young Jay Cuttler than phil, but he needs to win a mr O or two before you can really compare him to past champions

[@droog2242]

@@Imperialbbuilding Why can't they be compared at the same age?

[@gjtt]

Very impressive how walker fixed some things in a short time. Namely his right quad, chest, and back. Also, his arms looked even better and he was in the best condition with very good color and presentation. Outstanding debut, he will win this and make history.

[@jjmuti3979]

Nick's got that Marko Savolainen effect with the biceps just exploding up when he hits the back double

[@Handcannon77]

I think the exact same thing when I see Nick hits that FDB as well.

[@lvl.99socialdistancewarrio67]

I wasn't on the Nick train, but I was pretty impressed at the pose off in the 1st call out, I think Steve's height played a big part in the judging. Maxx and Sergio are my top 3 with Nick.

[@jonisihvonen6986]

Damn Tom that was quick!

[@ghoch3]

Now seeing this everyone else is a Joke besides Nick. I don´t like his line, but man he is on point here. Details everywhere.

[@Jules-vf1zq]

My favorite channel to see show analysis from!

[@nicolasklug2311]

Agreed, Nick is in a league of his own, it's not even close. If I would have been a judge, I would have said ''Nick, back in line'' already having him 1st like they did with Phil Heath a while back (I dont remember which year).

[@bryanestrada3433]

I thought it would take years for Nick to get this good but it only took him months, next Mr. O

[@blakehernandez388]

Im calling 2022 or 2023 he will win the olympia

[@beardedbeastmetalmilitia4604]

He isn't winning this yr!

[@bryanestrada3433]

Idk I think we need another comparison, I’ve noticed that no matter how lean Ramy gets, and I love him and that he won, he just doesn’t have that level of separation or lower back insertions and Brandon doesn’t have that level of conditioning or legs, I think Nick really has a good chance even this year although for some reason Hadi seems like a better matchup, but even then, Hadi doesn’t have the best arms

[@GENADIKRASTEV]

Greetings to the mighty Tominator,i am glad you didnt quit the channel,great clip and review

[@jameslimburn4210]

I prefer Kuclo’s physique but looked at pose for pose, Nick nailed this one.

[@nightman8612]

It's always nice to have a couple more guys in these analysisy (very curious about the rest!) Review is on point as always.

[@andrewlawson4901]

My man, I was impatiently waiting for you to upload the Arnold coverage. Really hope you will do more (for the Olympia)

[@randallp9746]

You were on point when you said the talent in bodybuilding is lacking in the next generation. Sitting there watching the pre judging, I thought Nick was the only decent bodybuilder and it would have been great to see him battle people like Bonac, Dexter, Roelly, etc… Well, at least we still have the Olympia in 2weeks time.

[@JamesBichard8]

genuinely can't understand how kuclo is even in the top 5 let alone top 2? i have never understood why he places so well

[@psilocybinenthusiast3695]

He’s huge. Way bigger than nick but has literally no detail which is exactly where Nick cleans up.

[@mikthe2004]

@@psilocybinenthusiast3695 He's got a big frame, but it lacks quality muscle. His arms and back suck, and he has a wide waist. Good calves and shoulders - but that's it!!

[@tumarbongrox6074]

NICK is *(by far)* the "BEST" PHYSIQUE on the stage!! *•PERIOD!!•*

[@sciencebehindthehype8136]

Walker looks like a old veteran...Not new at all...Looked nasty

[@mihai3872]

hope he doesn't die too soon

[@roberttorres9194]

@@mihai3872 Dallas Mcarver comes to mind. DM doesn’t come anywhere close to NW in anyway. But the size and age are extremely similar

[@mihai3872]

@@roberttorres9194 i'm not trying to be disrespectful, he's way too good and the next rising star. But those veins look scary and it would be a tragedy to lose him. He must have them operated cause chances are a blood clot formes there and could kill him

[@roberttorres9194]

@@mihai3872 you are 100% right. Without a doubt he’s probably already forming clots.

[@JustArtsCreations]

Thank you as always for the quality.

[@swagking9961]

Thank you Tom!!! Great to have you back!!

[@etherealpetrichor9572]

Nick is like a combo of Phil and Jay… somehow

[@jimbroderick5507]

Outstanding and entertaining as always.

[@dylanmaklev]

Nick will probably win it. I personally had Ian in second but Steve looks so insanely big, he also deserves the the top 2. Ps YES A TOMN8ER VIDEO

[@JohnPeter1940]

Hi Tom its been a while , how are you doing?

[@harveee390]

nick is top tier, can't remember another bodybuilder who gets better each show more than this guy

[@BatmanBoss]

Tom! Steve’s Delts are huge! Looks like Nick is the winner

[@Judnash]

Nick has that softball action in the rear double bicep pose. That's some Kai Greene type shit right there.

[@maxshumake3027]

Wrongo. Nick wins every pose way more lines in every pose.

[@gradyneal]

Nick said he was going to win and so many laughed and ridiculed jim for saying. But boy did he shut up the haters! 💪💯💪

[@michaelriley8966]

Superb footage thanks

[@bychen5011]

I’ve said this before, but Nick Walker will be a Mr O one day. I don’t like his physique but he’s extremely competitive.

[@irwinvasquez9858]

Nick reminds me a lot of Jay Cutler. I'm impressed. I hope he never hits his chins on a pointy coffee table though.

[@shot4shot13]

GREAT VID TOM!

[@Hoopculture24]

You’re watching greatness in the making.

[@peterjohnson8935]

Never rated Kuclo. Out of his depth at this level.

[@disgustika]

Their backs were night and day, Nicks back is crazy

[@jackblue6367]

Tom isn’t late to the party for once. Great channel, too bad didn’t have time to make more videos

[@JohnPeter1940]

Nick is starting to become remeniscent of Phil Heath

[@Volttikoira]

I actually don't mind the crazy veins in Nick's shins. I wouldn't like to see that kind of stuff on a classic guy, but in open I think it adds to the freak factor

[@hushai5154]

Nick all day, abs and back sealed the deal. Also his side legs are insane...

[@ranthony2714]

The arnold is back. Nick for the win, but it is close in many areas. Be great to see your review of the classic division. It appears Peter Mullner was overlooked.

[@Liam.2000]

Your opinion on the most muscular going to Steve surprised me I must say, Nick blows him out of the water for me. His best pose imo.

[@drgrowuk8830]

Thanks for great video 👏🏻💪🏻✌🏻

[@Aktheman77]

If i were kuclo i would be pissed cuz I've been grinding all these years and when iam too close to holding an arnold classic a new comer gets in my way.

[@mikthe2004]

If Kuclo wins any show, it's because no-body decent showed up. He's a second tier pro at best, and this lineup - apart from Walker - was pretty poor.

[@Aktheman77]

@@mikthe2004 yeah that's what I meant this might be his only chance to win lol

[@mikthe2004]

@@Aktheman77 Years ago he was being touted as a future Mr Olympia. But that was under the assumption that he improved. He has gotten bigger, but doesn't look better. His stomach grew more than anything else. As you say, this was his best shot at a big title, with a couple of the best guys not even showing up, but Nick rained on his parade. I understand what you're saying now. Yeah, he must be pissed.

[@cncaliguy09]

Glad you aren't on the Nick Walker fanboj wagon. He can work on posing and outer quad sweep. He reminds me of a shorter Jay Cutler with decent lower back.

[@robertdevito5001]

Steve is leaning so far back in the back double you can see his clavicle from behind... that's actually kinda impressive lol

[@lakhshyalakey8078]

Nick Walker reminds me of Jay Cutler

[@Danimal77]

And that's not a good thing.

[@farazalikhan5242]

If Bonac would have been here, it would have been more interesting

[@lostinthehills1482]

Correct. He would've won.

[@ihavewaited90daystochangem51]

@@lostinthehills1482 Nah

[@BENCHIPED]

Bonac would have been 2nd

[@JC-ic3wq]

You're just finding excuses to give poses to Steve lol. Nick is winning almost every pose. I don't even think Steve is the right guy to be 2nd place.

[@ASTRUM502]

Iain should be 2nd if not winning.

[@lukavanettikoven6563]

@@ASTRUM502 no change that iain is beating nick, Iain has to many flaws imo

[@ejg34]

@@ASTRUM502 dude stop!! Iain shouldn't even be in top 5

[@ASTRUM502]

@@ejg34 My prediction was right!

[@ASTRUM502]

@@lukavanettikoven6563 My prediction was right.

[@donjeon8525]

Looking forward to Hadi V Nick. Both have ridiculous balanced physiques.

[@sonyawilliams4989]

I didn’t even look at Steve tbh, blowout by Nick. I didn’t like either of their front lat spreads though.

[@thenewyorkhip-hopspot5485]

Yeah I’m sorry the side tricep goes to nick easily. Bigger tricep, WAYYY better lower body snd while his East is wider his abs are more defined

[@Bodybuilding-ref]

Will you be back?

[@0ptimal]

Yea, I feel the same. Nick just not to be ignored.

[@stevencraigbryan3770]

Nick for the win

[@Klaus_Kinski179]

Nick....Next big Mr. Olympia Champ....if he survives to that point.

[@mihai3872]

I'm really concerned about his health at this point too😂. Those veins could form blood clots and kill the guy but he's stubborn and does nothing about them

[@christian_urocar]

5:42 great tips for Nick in side tricep, not sure if the dorianesque side tricep is suiting him

[@rickj895]

Your the best at recaps

[@Danimal77]

You're***

[@lindsrt1]

I agree about the varicose veins in the lower legs not so good 🙄 he needs more leg sweep.

[@imran4968]

Remember when Blessing thought he could challenge Nick and now Nick is about to win the Arnold after winning the New York Pro.

[@marcinmichalski9950]

You are signing out but will you be back?

[@Jordan-qd7xe]

Steve didn't have any separation in either of his muscle groups

[@XRandomguysXx]

Will you talk about the second call out brother?

[@Tomn8er]

Yes it's in the works

[@dilsher2010]

You were right you definitely aren't a Nick fanboy but I'm sure u will be because once I wasn't either but hey! That guy is the real man he just doesn't talk big he proves himself every time I'm proudly a Nick fan bigger fan than yours infact

[@aasiz_online7999]

He has this ability to hide his midsection flaw with his posing practice

[@travispittman926]

Nick looks like a shorter Dallas McCarver, especially from the back.

[@mangilitking4572]

Gooo tom!!!!!!

[@MaestroJericho]

Wow, he doesn't have the same shape but Nick has that best "3D pop" since Phil Heath.

[@AIFRANCHISE1]

Still don’t like the dudes physique..it’s just gross looking but he had best combination condition and muscularity today.

[@Thedudeabides803]

Woah boy nick brought the shallack.

[@Handcannon77]

Im thinking Nick maybe had a bit of a cramp or something in his lats or teres, you mentioned his RLS looking a bit odd but his FLS also is off as well, it seems like he isnt able to fully get into either pose and completely brings his lats out (ive had the same thing happen to me before both with a cramp/knot in my back that was inhibiting my shoulder mobility). If you go and compare the two poses to the NY Pro theyre definitely off and he definitely isnt completely sitting into the pose fully. I definitely disagree with Steve winning the Most Muscular though, Nicks crab is at worst about equal to Steve's overall and he is definitely beating Steve in the hands clasped and hands on hip MM, Steve doesnt win the pose simply because hes the taller guy with a bigger structure because Nick for sure looks like the more muscular guy with more tissue and more detail/fullness/hardness from top to bottom. Kuclo also tends to fade the longer hes on stage and also sometimes fades when it comes to Finals as well so I could easily see Justin and Ian moving up a spot(especially since Ian tends to get better).

[@sakuraEditz121]

Just SMOKED

[@johnathanvale8634]

I'd give Nick the front double, side chest, side tricep, back double, ab and thigh Whike Steve wins the front lat spread, rear lat spread, and it's a tossup for the most muscular. 5-2-1 nick walker. Kuclo just is too soft for Nick, who is always dialed in 👍

[@BENCHIPED]

I agree but i'd give Nick the most Muscular also

[@morrzan4547]

Nick is the next big thing. Wouldn't be surprised if he wins the olympia.

[@tintworld3056]

Nicks most muscular hands on hips hulk smash👊🏼

[@jalalahmed9167]

I think nick is bit lagging in shoulder department, not saying they aren't good but they need more fullness from side

[@Travisdubya]

I didn’t really care for Nick’s physique when he turned pro but Nick looks wild now. So much separation. His waist actually looks decent too when he blows out and locks in the pose. IMO Nick just needs to change the way he’s hitting that front lat. He’s putting the hands behind his body showing more of his big abdominal section instead of digging them into the sides in front and hiding it. He’s also pulling arms too far forward and I think it’s making his lats look smaller. Similar to how he changed his front double and turned it from a weak to a strong shot.

[@dontcrushme]

Im sorry, but the guy is too damn blocky. Like a fridge. His wide midsection is more than the width of his lats. Bad structure. Not classical, not aesthetic. I prefer Curry all day. Just look at older pics of him. He has no good structure. Massive muscle gains but... Good definition tho. Back is lagging on details. Calves are gross.

[@GTOberfest]

Side tri Nick all day. Steve wasnt really hitting it but doing something different altogether imo.

[@Akash619007]

Best Olympia debut not just in placing bt as per physique

[@Hammerhead1986]

Steve looks like he's melting in the front double

[@0ptimal]

Was surprised they chose Steve. Looks decent but thought others looked a "bit" better/sharper, like maybe Sergio and rodriguez. They prob all could hv been better in overall detail tho, in comparison to Nick, so splitting hairs deciding who

[@botanicalabe]

Tbh I thought all the Nick Walker hype was just NSP brainwashing but I can’t lie, Walker has really backed up everything he’s said.

[@christian_urocar]

3:00 nicks side chest is beginning to be legendary

[@Faazthetruthseeker]

Steve has improved too.. I prefer his physique,it flows better..but Nick's condition and definition is in another level though he has blocky midsection..

[@firmankasmali6956]

Nick win almost every pose.

[@cloudcata8300]

No idea how he doesn't like the front latspread, Nick dominates him on that pose as well, look at every single bodypart and how well he's polished and how all the bodyparts pop. He's Doing it Dorian style. The only pose I don't like on him is the side tricep, he's not tall enough to pull it off like Dorian.

[@user-gfs74fjdj7]

Only Nicks problem is his waist He will have to get more size Like jay and kai If he get more more size on his body He can take mr.o

[@lachiec1361]

YEAH BUDDY

[@SunshineGus]

Nick is going to win or top 3

[@christian_urocar]

2:20 this is why the judges are smoking crack guys like Justin and Ian get overlooked by Steve and his lackluster performance

[@1994mrmysteryman]

Disagree completely about the front lat spread. Kuclo is hitting it so weird. Atleast Nick looks marginally decent. On the other hand, I'd give the back lat spread to kuclo, because Nick's bones were jutting out awkwardly.

[@robcupelli8980]

Condition, muscle bellies, seperation. Nick is way ahead here. Not even close. There is Nick and then there is the rest of them battling for 2nd and on. Should have just called out Nick on his own lmao

[@lesnuitssanskimwilde883]

It's not even close. The fact that kuclo is in the top 2/3 says much about the level of pro competitions nowadays.

[@diwa007]

Aesthetic left the chat!