Wesley Vissers: 2018 Chicago Pro Champion - Analysis

Assessing Wesley Vissers' physique during his 2018 Chicago Pro victory... is this the closest thing we've seen to a vintage Arnold Schwarzenegger?

[@IvefoundthetruthonMay]

I think his delts are very eye-catching, those rear delts are crazy man

[@Beats-By-Anthony]

His tremendously calves as well!

[@IvefoundthetruthonMay]

Open your eyes Now Bumstead's delts are also crazy good and 3D. I do think Wesley's are a tad bit better

[@IvefoundthetruthonMay]

Open your eyes Now I don't want to straight up assume it's oil, it could also just be his genetics 🤷♂️

[@LordWout]

Calum von Moger looks nothing like Arnold in my opinion. Only the face. He is narrower and has long bicep heads

[@dingo4010]

I agree

[@Ericomaioral]

lordwout10 and long torso, short pecs. he is nothing like arnold in terms of shape

[@xxFR12]

he is just a hyped kangaroo guy

[@PermacultureHomestead]

broke von knee

[@tylersquanto8938]

I agree, I don’t know where people are coming from.

[@mvyper]

well, he looked classical. schwarzenegger and the other 70s bodybuilders were never freaky cobditioned. he honestly had a more "old school" than most of today's classical physique competitors that go onstage at 6% bf. i think he deserves this win.

[@mvyper]

Saptarshi Mazumder yes i get your point. yet, that's why we have open bb : to keep yhe evolution going. classical should be meant to recall old school looking. anyway, it's just my humble opinion. :)

[@mvyper]

Saptarshi Mazumder i totally feel you. yet, i don't like classical guys to get too conditioned, like open ones. honestly, talking about modern bb, i think 1999 shawn ray was simply perfect. the perfect physique with the perfect music and routine.

[@Agnes135]

It's not the 70s anymore, these guys should be as shredded as possible

[@Gabriel-ht5rc]

He looked better in the night show finale ..and he fixed his tan

[@monsoon1174]

I'd say Wesley is a work in progress. He needs to gain about 10 more pounds of muscle, mostly in his back, triceps, and some in his legs. If he got slightly bigger than the weight requirement then dieted down, he'd gain some back detail, sweep in his quads, and get a better sweep in his triceps to match his biceps. If he does all that, he can match and perhaps exceed Arnold some day. Time will tell. Something to note, his calves are excellent. I think that helps balance his legs and stops them from looking small.

[@Tomn8er]

Monsoon117 his calves are excellent in terms of the size and low insertions I agree, but something about the lack of detail holds them back imo

[@monsoon1174]

Oh yeah, they're nothing like Yates or Mcarver's calves. I'm saying they're excellent for the class, and they help alleviate his lack of quad development.

[@Tomn8er]

Monsoon117 very true

[@gainster98]

I met Wesley in my local gym in the Netherlands and he really looks insane in person

[@lettersfromtheleft]

Visser's physique is and structure is fantastic. Really looking forward to how he continues to develop his build.

[@orenatz]

Very good analysis

[@TheIronWord]

Finally a good quality video! get his posing routine if you can it's incredible. Good analysis. I think in the years to come he will dominate.

[@Siberius-]

Can't argue with that. One thing to add is that he added more tan in the night-show and that was a good move.

[@YH-lj9gy]

Great analysis, his tan was corrected at the night show.

[@mick998r]

The background is way too busy. Puts you off the contestants outlines.

[@hansmatheson5976]

Mick Sowden great point, I can’t remember if it was the 09 Olympia or not but they had this deep blue/black background and it really helped accentuate the competitors silhouettes, v-taper and helped balanced the heavy front lighting. Like people know where they are...we don’t need an Affliction-style gaudy event title script with all the sponsers and shit vomited behind the competitors. It baffles me that this is such a frequent issue and it truly breaks my heart that there isn’t a standardized lighting setup, so many guys of this era get fucked over by shit lighting (every 90s show footage I’ve seen looked great, don’t get what happened).

[@EzeK5]

Love your content bro

[@sangjo4274]

Tomn8er-Bruh I really appreciate you doing this video,and accept the fact he is a significant and gifted bodybuilder. His delts are one of the best in the business. You got to know that he is just 24 with time hopefully his biceps will grow and his lats will be wider. Sooner or later I'm sure Cbum,Regan and Wesley will be fighting for the Mr.O.

[@botanicalabe]

Aaron Futel, the guy with the dreads to the right of Wesley was robbed. He should’ve taken second.

[@tylersquanto8938]

Please go back to the Arnold intro, I miss it 😥

[@goldburnm]

Thanks for the analysis. For me what stands out about someone like Vissers is that there is great ambiguity in what "classic" means and what era of classic people prefer. For me I would go even further back for Vissers comparisons. He reminds me of a 40s or 50s bodybuilder in a black & white photo. While I like that look it's not my favorite and I don't think he does anything to update it. He's just a throwback for me. But perhaps I'm biased because of his tanning, the lighting, etc. Someone like Bumstead takes me back to the late 80s and early 90s which is my preferred era. He's reminiscent of Berry DeMey, but there's something modern that adds a twist. His lat spread is jaw dropping, for example. Laureus also takes me back to that era by reminding of Brian Buchanan and Thierry Pastel but with some potential to be unique. His structure is out of this world. I'll be curious to see where the judging ends up. If it moves in the Vissers direction, then that's a wrap for me. But if folks like Bumstead, Breon (that back!), Laureus, etc. continue to be rewarded I think the division has a bright future.

[@bigstink9]

goldburnm What I don't like about classic is that the judges haven't figured out what the judging criteria is going to be for the class. I think conditioning should absolutely be counted, for instance. Someone posted that Wesley is almost 6'4, so there's room for him to make massive improvements over the years, improving his v-taper and quad sweep. I love Wesley's physique but IMO he was gifted this win. If he comes in the same shape and conditioning to the Mr. O, he'll struggle to make top 10.

[@goldburnm]

Totally agree that the criteria needs to be figured out. Then again given the lack of transparency in pro bodybuilding we may be in for a long wait.

[@BatmanBoss]

The twisting FDB shot looks like the Oak 💯

[@resonance751]

i believe they improved his tan for the night show, not sure if this is the pre judging footage or not

[@s4ms0n1t3]

Totally agree with the arnold comment. Structure is almost identical

[@MADMAN-bg3zj]

Vissers and Bumstead are both 24 years old. Chris is 6'1 while Wesley is 6'3 and a half. Give this man some more time and you'll see.

[@adheeman8772]

Thank you for this video, you are exactly on point when you say that you don't need massive wheels in Classic Physique. This is not the 212.

[@vernefits1953]

just wondering how Calum VM would have placed if he had participated

[@JerkVegas86]

Verne Fits probably 1st since he has hype

[@jessedabody]

Kind reminds me of Arnold Schwarzenegger in his younger years.

[@viggerlol]

Wow have the totally same opinions i can relate to everything you say, good vid

[@davidunoi7099]

Wesleys balance and flow is far superior. You want a classic look that is a close to True classic physique? This is the guy. If you didnt know who he was, and you saw his posing photos you would think he was literally from the classic age. The rest of these guys, including the Olympia lineup last year look like modern bodybuilders trying to recreate the classic look. Wesley looks like he hopped out of a time machine.

[@rudymartinez9861]

Definitely a young physique. It'll take time to add more depth. His legs to me are slightly reminiscent of another taller bodybuilder Gary Strydom although not nearly as freakish. He does pull off that twisting front double biceps pose pretty damn great. Keep them coming Tomn8er!

[@lockness1980]

Wesley has wonderful lines! Some of these other guys who are doing classic are open bodybuilders not classic bb. I like Vissers a lot but it seems like such a silly mistake to not have enough tan on. I don't get how that happened.

[@MrRiadon]

I think if he improves his hamstrings and conditioning he could do VERY well in the future

[@andowalsh]

watch the post winning interview vid, looked well tanned up.. might be the lighting making him look pasty.

[@Tomn8er]

Apparently he corrected it for the night show. This footage was from prejudging

[@mikeoshea12]

this guy is just a baby... give him some time... you're comparing a late twenties Arnold to an early twenties Wesley

[@icewater5764]

Doing an analysis on his posing routine in the finals would do Wes justice. He put on a much better tan for the finals.

[@Tomn8er]

Yeah but I wanted to compare him to the others and couldn't find any good footage of the finals callouts

[@allotouslemonde1993]

I think the lats are eye catching a least from the front

[@Maddy-kb2co]

Excellent video.... Like the analysis

[@RobNerlandfit]

I like your assessement, he really is complete, but also like you mention he needs that muscle maturity to come with his frame, when that comes he will be dangerous for sure! (the details of the back, as you point out will def be what keeps him prolly out of top 5 for olympia this year, Breon and george peterson and danny hester, just off the top of my head, have just crazy backs).

[@caius6019]

I think from a classic stand point he won comfortably. The other dude was a lot more conditioned but like Nick strength and power said he just looked like a downsized 212 guy. He didnt have a aesthetic flow great structure, he wasnt killing wesley anywhere really except conditioning and god he had some fucking atteocious Gyno. Idk why some people are calling robbery lol. Wesley looked way fucking better

[@jasonf9506]

Spot on analysis as always. Judges chose genetics over hard earned conditioning from the little dude. WV should skip the Olympia and make some big improvements then come back and wreak havic at The O. He's got a good channel - Vintage Genetics.

[@Ericomaioral]

i really hate that classic physique has only 5 mandatories, makes no sense

[@gregshock]

I think Wesley has incredible potential. He's great, already, but if he fills out more, sizewise and brings the lower lats up, along with a bit more pec development and a bit more arms and we'll be looking at Arnold, reincarnate.

[@michaelmalaxos3631]

Agreed, I don’t understand why it’s even a controversy at all

[@devinreese1109]

Not only did he deserve to win because he looks like arnold. He was bigger than the others anyway. He has body of the champion.

[@tobyccw]

big bone

[@fucc773]

should've judged the night show too where he fixed his tan

[@Tomn8er]

Couldn't find any footage or pics of that

[@andya5597]

To be fair his arms blow Bumsteads out of the water, CB has those flaring lats and a smaller waist than Wesley. WV just needs to work on his conditioning, he lacks separation. If he can get that with abit muscle he could be a future Mr Olympia champion.

[@zachnair1049]

Wesley looked amazing and had a great showing! Although I think Amit should have been the won to win. Yes, Wesley looks classic, but you can't judge a CP competition solely based on who has the most classic shape and structure. This is still a bodybuilding show!!!!!!! If the judges are strongly rewarding shape and structure over other characteristics, in the end their just rewarding genetics. The best bodybuilder should always win. The Competitor who has the most balanced physique from the front, the side, and the back. The bb with the best balance of conditioning, symmetry, fullness, and proportion should win.I think that was Amit. Wesley is Classic af tho! and really does resemble the great Arnold Schwarzenegger in multiple ways. Has a huge future in this division. Confident he'll place well at this years Mr.O. Just has to bring up those legs. Legs don't have much shape or sweep.

[@eetutiiro4808]

is muscle maturity a code name for tren?

[@williamb.j.blazkowicz3814]

Arms? Seriously? Have you seen Chris's arms? Not only his biceps are his weak part but also uneven, even one side of his lats lacks in comparison with the other. Wesley's chest and biceps are perfectly even and huge. Of course its not Wesley's best shape yet. And yes he applied Pro Tan (go check his video on his channel, its just it was his first show like this so shit happens but still he was the one who deserved the win). I really believe in this guy. He's got great genetics and the most proportionate shape that classic bodybuilder should have! You are right.. he reminds me of Arnold Schwarzenegger too, but don't compare him like that. He's still working on him. He's pretty close to idea of bodybuilding Arnold had in mind. He's on right path. And I'm sure he will achieve glory on this path. If he works more on his legs and overall conditioning (which he is working on for sure) he is definitely going to win at Mr. Olympia 2018. I'm damn sure he will.

[@yezzzsir]

I'm still unsure of all the categories being used to measure classic physique but I have an idea that his posing helped him here immensely! While I agree that he looked pale compared to the rest, if you check out his interview afterwards you can see just how much pro tan he had on. As for your comparisons to Arnold, I'm sorry but even Arnold was not Arnold when he first came over from competing in Europe. He was puffy, his shoulders needed to come up, & it just took some time before he was at a level to win over people like Sergio O. Give Wesley time to bring up his over all physique & I'm sure we'll see great things from this kid soon.

[@probitionate]

Not acting as an apologist for Wesley, but considering he flew in from the Netherlands a few days prior to the contest, it's no surprise that he wasn't dialed-in. He should have prepared to be in the area for at least 10 days. Maybe if he does the O, he'll give himself the gift of more time. As for him not having any weak points... That's a very generous statement, but Wesley himself knows he's got stuff to work on, primarily his leg biceps...which suck. There's no roundness there, no fullness. For me, he needs to add size to his already good 20" arms. (He measured them recently on his channel.) An inch would hit the spot nicely. I'd also like to see some topography to those fuckin monsters he's got going on below the knees. ("Those aren't calves...they're COWS!!!") As well, some better development in his lower lats. Finally, I think he needs to take a good look at his posing, his stage presence. Specifically his up-and-down presentation. His linear physique means that he should use posture and limb position to his advantage. That is, @ 2:21, there is no dynamism to how he's standing. (See the difference: www.flickr.com/photos/47756196@N00/283960507) As a P.S., I do think that he should schedule some workout time at some prime North American gyms...maybe even getting together with Grimes and/or Bumstead. After all, Arnold used to train with _everyone_ .Well, save for 1980's Mr. O debacle...

[@Martin280967]

Dutch Pride!

[@samflagg4734]

Look at the abs on the guy to Wesley's right at 6:00

[@Polandsyndromebodybuilding]

Him vs Cbum

[@trentonh.m.1487]

Wesley is great!

[@d.pharmbot2092]

He just needs a cape to become a superhero whose power would be the ability to steal anyone's girlfriend. Even if your dog just died or you won the lottery.

[@BountyRogueCinemax]

calum von moger isnt classic. Blocky as hell veiny as hell. Wesley flows very well and hes like arnold. Nobody else comes close

[@kenanlambo]

hasn't he retired? He is only doing social media, and with his operations he will never be able to compete for a win anyway

[@dezalan437]

What's wrong with his tanning? Made him stand out.

[@Tomn8er]

Dez Alan because without a dark tan they get washed out by the bright stage lights and muscle definition doesn't show properly

[@warcloud500]

The guy to the left of wesley was my pick, thought he blew everyone else away just my thoughts. People just hyping wesley because he's well known and please don't mention him arnold, no comparison.

[@Drazorig2]

The lighting is poor, the lighting in older school Olympia shows were really good, it enhanced their depth and crevices of each muscle group. Also a big downfall to this whole show was the abysmal background. It takes a lot of attention away from the outline and structure of these competitors, they should have just had a single dark coloured background.

[@Tomn8er]

Yeah the background was too busy

[@Ericomaioral]

i dont think wesley can make top 6 this year, not with George Peterson, Chris Bumstead, Breon Ansley, Terrence Ruffin, Regan Grimes and Arash Rahbar, well, maybe he place ahead of Arash, but i dont think so

[@tombryan1]

I'm not seeing the Arnold likeness, Arnold had more symmetry, a better waist. Wesley looks square.

[@ngngngngnbxfgs89]

Tom bryan vissers is probably the most symmetrical bodybuilder out there

[@Tegneaufreak]

He's light on purpose

[@TheLusianPopa]

Im not sure he can do alot of damage lats are obviously very high, arms not big enough, waist is rather wide, legs need more size it might be nitpicking but at this level its necessary

[@Tomn8er]

I wouldn't say his lats are very high. They look a little high from the front but from the back you can see they insert fairly low. Agreed about the arms though and even the waist and legs to an extent

[@deathshredking]

Tomn8er his arms are small? Come one brah instagram.com/p/BhhWTeYAVm1/?igshid=1h2f6tomyi8ke

[@Tomn8er]

dude that's a classic "playing the angles" pic. Look at his arms here in the mantis pose and tell me they're big: contests.npcnewsonline.com/images.php?image=3939423&contest=2018%20IFBB%20Wings%20of%20Strength%20Chicago%20Pro&title=Wesley%20Vissers&ids=3939390,3939395,3939401,3939405,3939412,3939417,3939423,3939426,3939431,3939436,3939441,3939446,3939451,3939456,3939461,3939466,3939472,3939477,3939480,3939487,

[@deathshredking]

they're big

[@Tomn8er]

Big but not huge relatively speaking. They could be bigger

[@MrXolaX]

Amit Roy had a gut.

[@Sean-if7rp]

Tall with wide shoulders and fairly narrow waist and ability to hit a vacuum, other than that not terribly much resemblance of Arnold, much longer torso, people forget Arnold's short torso was a big part to his physique

[@Wikingking]

I can only say what I've said under Nick's video the other day: personally, and strictly on my _personal_ opinion, I don't really like Wesley's physique. Yes, he looks great. Yes, he is quite complete. Yes, he is classical. He is also a cool dude, he has a great channel, so everything adds up. But ultimately, especially his FDB is _weird_ af. His rib cage looks awkward and his abdominals and lower torso is way, way too convex and blocky for my liking. The other thing is what you've said that he is a jack of all trades, no weaknesses but no strong points. How do you judge someone like that? So dunno...he may be, or not even may be, he _is_ a strong contender, and can crack top 6 at the olympia. But I personally don't want him being the winner or anywhere near yet... Hell, even Mr. Propahh (damn, that stupid name though...) is more of my liking, while Wesley being way more complete at this moment, at least Steve has some crazy bodyparts. And even most classic bbs had some personal aces in their hand, Franco had a crazy chest, Arnold had bicep and chest, Platz had legs, Zane had frame, Oliva Sr. had insane insertions and proportions. Wesley haaas...umm... Nevertheless it's another great video, but this is needless to say by now :)

[@Tomn8er]

Gábor Szabó ya he is lacking that wow factor in terms of a standout body part. I wouldn't worry about him challenging for the O for at least a couple years tho

[@JerkVegas86]

Gábor Szabó. He's Blocky....

[@PermacultureHomestead]

his legs are the only part lagging, every other dude on stage had better legs. Other than that this guy is a future champ....

[@kammuscle5582]

Tom the classic physique division has a very promising future!I am going with Regan Grimes to win classic division at this year's Olympia!

[@goodtaste4]

please Regan Grimes isn't classic at all.

[@braveheartphysique2464]

Wesley and Bumstead are 100x more classic than Regan.

[@emanuelmanvelyan3395]

If Regen wins, you could cancle the classic devision and go to the open.

[@zanethekeymasterr]

I really don’t think he is ready to win the highest competition on classic physique after only just making the switch. But I am interested in hearing why you think he will win.

[@kammuscle5582]

Zeloxik,Regan has the most complete physique out of all Classic physique competitors.I think he will improve from his NYC Pro win allowing him to win the Olympia!

[@IbrahimJedda]

He need wider lats and better legs

[@benson1608]

2:13 Vacuum? What? No, not at all bro, there's a lot better.. In fact every dude on stage on this time stamp except for the guy on the right has a better vacuum than him. He doesn't really have a vacuum actually, at least I haven't seen it yet. And compared to Chris Bumsteads as you said? I think Chris does a lot better than him lol Also his back is lacking a lot. He has width, yes, but no detail or thickness at all. I overall like him and his physique but I don't think he can really mess with the top guys that much. Sorry if this sounds a little rude to you, isn't meant that way ;)

[@BlogVomMax]

I wouldnt compare calum to arnold haha. Theres a picture of wes and cal and you can see how narrow calum really is

[@DaBeezKneez]

Thank Gooooooooood he didnt turned in to a black dude, he is the definition of the CLASSIC PHYSIQUE. Baby oil is enough!

[@nilimadey8593]

Tomn8er steal my words wesley vs calum to claim Arnold 2.o But wesley is the most complete

[@nilimadey8593]

Hassan Syed yess But calum has amazing genetics Like wesley, calum is too much vascular

[@aaronbegon2092]

Wesley did not deserve the win imo. You're a PROFESSIONAL, the minute you mess up something SIMPLE like your tan should cost you significantly.

[@martinluther4726]

He's way too pastry? He's a golden brown color. He's not the only white guy on stage either.

[@kevinssoloobeasley3365]

I have to disagree on the back department , he was absolutely awful , no separation whatsoever . Probably the worst back in the entire line up , or maybe I'm just blind though idk

[@Tomn8er]

In this video it's not coming through that well. In these pics you can see the definition a little better: contests.npcnewsonline.com/contests/2018/ifbb_wings_of_strength_chicago_pro/comparisons_mcphysique/index_.php

[@AM-nq3fd]

I think you are blind then.

[@kevinssoloobeasley3365]

Tomn8er Oh now I do see it better , I still don't think his back has enough thickness or separation but it's definitely not as bad as I saw it. Thanks by the photos as well man , being following you since god knows how long .

[@deathshredking]

kevin sSOLOo beasley on the flip side, he had more width than all the other guys

[@kevinssoloobeasley3365]

Ed Coan's Taint True that

[@ronyboy40]

Bring back the white whale look, its not a tanning competition

[@annanddeonarine6140]

Why don't Arnold train him Arnold has the know how

[@eetutiiro4808]

calum von injury will never compete

[@brianturner496]

He's top heavy tho They pushing they pushing him so..

[@Tomn8er]

Arnold was also top heavy though. It's not a bad look as far as aesthetics are concerned

[@brianturner496]

His physique doesn't flow because of it.You can be balanced and still be balanced

[@j.a.saumyaperera6798]

a better comparison would be danny Padilla.. if you are short you gotta be a Danny Padilla.

[@sonilubaki5800]

To me the only part that he have to grow are is hamstrings and his arms! Beside that he have a good physique for the division. Breon gonna have is hand full this year to keep the title. And I don't want Bumbstead to win Olympia, with the oils in his shoulders!

[@realtv101]

So we winning shows off genetics now? I feel the other guys looked way more conditioned, yea maybe it was the tan or oil. As a pro thats all part of presentation, good tan an oil so everything pops. Without it how can the judges, judge you if they cant see the detail? I hate when more well known bodybuilders win off their name, we known this guy is good but didn't showcase it. Guess it really doesn't matter if your going to win anyway.

[@Tomn8er]

The detail and definition was def more apparent in better quality. I'm sure the judges could see a ton of stuff that isn't coming thru in the video. Actually I KNOW they could considering even the pics show it

[@jaymesguy239]

Why can't bb's have lighter skin? I see nothing wrong with his tan or skin tone, I find it just ridiculous to demand posers paint themselves brown, it does not contribute to the aesthetics in any positive way in particular, as far as I can see.

[@gainster98]

Wesley's posing is also so much better than Amit Roy. You should watch their posing routines at the muscular development youtube channel ;)

[@Tomn8er]

Yeah Vissers' posing is commendable. Haven't watched Amit's posing routine to compare though.

[@giannismagos]

This amit guys a mediocre middle weight at best lol. Shouldn't even came in 2nd

I think I can beat this guy

[@raffaelecorrente1123]

he has not a classic physique, he is a very good but immature bodybuilder.

[@jesusconde4317]

Maturity with more time... really?? First and second last Olympia are close to his age. Actually Bumstead is younger... Bellies and inserctions in general, and in your back in particular, do not change drastically once you have this kind of development.

[@Tomn8er]

Yes and Bumstead also lacks muscle maturity. Visser's bellies/insertions are some of the best around as well... so what's your point?

[@jesusconde4317]

Tomn8er muscle maturity I do not think is a real thing. Take for instance Phill Heat the "FRESNESH" in his muscles in his first Mr. Olympias has not been improved. Actually has worsen. The opposite example Big Ramy, it is what it is. period. I mean that's the way his muscles are. You can olny expect minute changes but never anything drastic or dramatic. This category is about optical illusion. I do not thing people realise hoooow dificult is to look like Bumstead with his weight... I have competed in natural under 65k. Same fat %, same high, of course same weight. You cannot imagine the huge difference in appearance. You are gifted or not. That's the game. That's the beauty :) Thanks for your videos 💪👍

[@bigstink9]

Jesus Conde Muscle maturity is what happens as you get older and your skin naturally becomes thinner, thus showing more grainyness and muscular detail. Of course, some guys have it from the beginning, but most young BBers don't. Phil Heath has naturally thin skin so his muscles showed exceptionally well from his first pro show. Wesley IMO needs more overall muscle which will take some time. I didn't realize he's almost 6'4, so the room for improvement is there. Classic is a tall man's game IMO, since it's going to be difficult for shorter BBers to match the lines, structure and proportions of taller BBers.

[@jesusconde4317]

bigstink9 I have been training for 28 years. Your skin gets thinner due to diet, with age, if something your skin gets loose :( I talk from experience) Reality IMO is that it is supercool to talk about gravity and maturity. There is diet and genetically gifted skin. The rest can be improved till certain degree.

[@Tomn8er]

Muscle maturity is absolutely a real thing. As bigstink9 said it's to do with the graininess and detail (vascularity, striations, etc.) of the muscle. Young bodybuilders tend to look smoother and plainer while older guys tend to look grainier and denser. As an example, compare pics of young Dexter Jackson to his current physique. It's night and day and not just because of the size gains. Even Phil as you mention - the texture of his muscles has evolved over time. That's muscle maturity.

[@menknurlan]

Calum? He has literally zero similarities to arnold except for his square face.

[@yacoubgeorgos9318]

Lets be honest man the guy beside Amit that placed third deserved to win.. he was better specially from the back.. just look at the back dubble maaaan btw i love Wesley but man social media hype affected others negatively

[@henrybeasley9295]

Over-hyped.....

[@juanposada3530]

Those legs need work

[@it8u2]

Add peak to your biceps lololololollolol. Bruh you lost all the credit you had when you said that bs. You can't change the genetic shape of your biceps by doing certain bicep movements.

[@timcastro3917]

Really man ? Lol you think calum can challenge Wesley for who’s more Arnold reminiscent? Lol calums physique isn’t even that Arnold like on top of that when he tries the Arnold poses he sucks . Wesley’s waaaay better at it .

[@lhbfiness1251]

Arnold is being pushed as the gold stand for a classic physique?? Arnold was very blocky, short waist, legs not proportion to body. C'mon.. Wesley's back is TERRIBLE. The lower part is soft with NO detail. Rest is very shallow , and no christmas tree whatsoever. He definitely benefited from all the online hype...

[@Tomn8er]

As I said to another commenter, his back detail isn't coming through well in this video. His back is far from terrible it actually has a similar look to Yates' (obviously not on that level but structurally-speaking with the wide traps and striated lower back). Look at these pics: contests.npcnewsonline.com/contests/2018/ifbb_wings_of_strength_chicago_pro/comparisons_mcphysique/index_.php

[@JerkVegas86]

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I agree to some extent, but if you go look at some of the videos on his channel you can see how conditioned he really is. This video doesn't do it justice unfortunately

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"Genetically superior [white] guy in a class of his own, [on a stage of black competitors.]" I kid, I kid. :P