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Shawn Rhoden

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The New Mr. Olympia's conditioning was on point! When doing side-by-side comparisons of Rhoden to Heath, it is clear that Rhoden came in more shredded. It's also nice to see an Olympia champion that does not have an overextended gut. Dare I say he has a nineties-esque physique?

Do you guys think he deserved the win?

Ozninjaguy's picture

Nah..definitely lacking in back development compared to the others.

Look at 0.50 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xv8JIXX6PBo

addicted.to.pain's picture

Admittedly Phil did lose control of his mid section at times, but still I think Phil heath had him on most of the shots, and damn Winkler was a monster.

Similar circumstances to what happen the year Dexter Jackson had the upset on Jay Cutler.

alekaras's picture

well deserved win !! finally MR O with out bubble gut ...some of the best changes the sport needed!!

Makwa's picture

Nice to see someone win without a turtle gut.

JUICEBOX0331's picture

His face looks photoshopped on his body. Damn good looking guy, no homo.

dextetherdog's picture

It’s great to have a change as it was getting boring watching last couple Olympias since Kai left, literally same thing.

Carlos Danger's picture

I was thrilled man. Such a long time since we have seen such a small waist. He definitely lacks the overall mass but we’ve played that look out imo. When was the last time we’ve seen those kind of abdominal poses? Fucking shredded. Maybe he’s not the complete total package that we are looking for but not many ever have been. I think this was a bit of a message to the BB community at large. Get your shit tight no more maternity ward silhouettes allowed.

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robb's picture

Shawn Rhoden well and truly deserves the title. The front double bi's were out of this world.

Id argue that Phil should be grateful for the 2nd place, 3rd might be were he should of been at cos Roly brought it this year as well as Shawn.

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addicted.to.pain's picture

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Esx8wRpXZaw

call me crazy but I am just not seeing the clear win by Rhoden here, maybe my eyes are not trained to pick these guys apart . But other than the mid section, Phil takes it in my opinion

Ozninjaguy's picture

Agreed - back is weak.

Look at 0.50 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xv8JIXX6PBo

giardap's picture

Did ya watch the full show? Check the final callouts. Phil struggled a lot
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xv8JIXX6PBo

of course the quality of the vids is poor too

giardap's picture

Unexpected but great.
Side by side, he made a laughing stock of Phil.
I know its not the Mr. MidSection show, but holy crap, I thought Phil was in labour with octuplets while simultaneously trying to take a dump.

Dr.BroScience's picture

Tremendous overall package that Rhoden delivered. The combination of shape, fullness, and lights out shredded conditioning carried the day.
As far as nineties-esque physique is concerned I would not go that far. Sure, conditioning ruled the day and not the bloated puffy big belly unconditioned muscle that we are all used to seeing onstage in 2018. But this version of Rhoden would get smoked and blown out of the water by most the 90's top 5 placings (pick any year).
However this year the prefrence for conditioning , shape, and flow, was a much needed breathe of fresh air. Rhoden even with his spaghetti arms deserved it 100% and all props to him for nailing it and beleiving in himself when it seemed that everyone else had written him off. Great contest, great show, and great 2018 Champion.

Christophany's picture

Rhoden would get smoked and blown out of the water by most the 90's top 5 placings (pick any year)

I agree with you there. The 90's had some of the best competitors we have seen hit the Olympia stage, IMO.

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wanted's picture

I like shawn rhoden. I was watching him on youtube where he was showing his workout routine with psycho fitness.

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Bearded_muscle's picture

Also, who else saw a little bit of flex Wheeler in his physique this year? I was trying to remember why his silhouette and ab shot looked familiar. Not exactly the same, but reminiscent.

dextetherdog's picture

Was a bit unexpected to me to be honest

naugahyde's picture

His conditioning was sick - we are maybe seeing a landmark change of direction for the IFBB judges towards a more aesthetic look.
At the same time you gotta love the mass monsters too - I'm talking about you Roelly!
Shawn Rhoden deserved the title 100%, without a doubt

Beast1988's picture

Rolley was my pick honestly but yeah he beat Phil from the front, but didn't have much of a back

chunkypbnj's picture

Dudes wheels are sick!!

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shaun1's picture

Them shoulder pads are banging.

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Christophany's picture

Hell yes!

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Bearded_muscle's picture

He came in carved out of granite bro, great to see shape and condition win over shear size finally.

Christophany's picture

I feel the same way. While I do appreciate the mass monsters -- e.g., Yates and Coleman -- it is good to see someone who brought a well-rounded package (no homo): decent size, conditioning and overall symmetry.

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