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The Uncrowned Mr. Olympias

Chris Cormier





Strengths

Chris is another bodybuilder who has great overall balance and shape. He has no overwhelming parts and they all flow together very well. His back is incredibly detailed and thick - maybe not as thick as Ronnie Coleman's, but definitely an impressive collection of mass.

Weaknesses:

Chris is known to rarely come into a contest ON. That is, he is known to not fulfill his potential. It's said that at 100%, he could give any bodybuilder a run for his money. With everyone saying that, Chris did his homework and dialed it in at a high level for the 2004 Arnold Schwarzenegger Classic, where many said he should have finished first, ahead of Jay Cutler. Chris has the goods as it is now - he just needs to perfect his ability to show that to the crowd on the day of the contest.

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Jay Cutler





Strengths

Jay's strengths are simple to point out - in the day of the giants, he has it all and still manages a streamlined midsection and a razor sharp eight pack. He has superior calves, freaky biceps and great overall balance, and at only 30 years of age, he has all the time in the world to reach his goal of becoming Mr. Olympia.

Weaknesses:

Jay's obliques are overdeveloped, and it prevents him from conveying that classic V taper as well as he could be possible with more streamlined obliques. His back is big and detailed, but not quite to the level of some of his competition - if he could bring in the detail of Dexter Jackson, he would have it all. His glutes were never shredded before the 2004 Arnold Classic, but he showed the audience and the judges he can present many looks. In my personal opinion, the larger Jay is the better bodybuilder. The extra cuts are great, but they don't fare as well as the extra mass. Jay is continually seeking a balance and will continue to improve as new contests come up.

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Kevin Levrone






Strengths

Kevin is another bodybuilder who manages to bring both shredded size and spectacular shape into the contests he enters. His shoulders are the best in the business and his razor sharp serratus is an eye catcher. His small waist and joints highlight his full muscle bellies.

Weaknesses:

Kevin's legs have not been up to the same level of standard since he had a hernia operation in 2002. If he had come into the 2002 Mr. Olympia contest with the same legs he had 10 years earlier, he may have taken home his first Mr. Olympia title and Sandow trophy. With Kevin's career as a musician taking flight and with Ronnie's new level of mass and conditioning, Kevin may not get his chance to become Mr. Olympia, but he definitely has some good years ahead of him if he puts his heart into it.

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