Arnold Classic 2015 / amateur & pro

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The invitation lists have been released // http://npcnewsonline.com/npc-news-online-update-2015-arnold-classic-athlete-selections/170394/

2015 Arnold Classic (14)
Mohamad Ali Bannout
Lionel Beyeke
Evan Centopani
Justin Compton
Brandon Curry
Marius Dohne
Vitaley Fateev
Toney Freeman
Dexter Jackson
Michael Kefalianos
Cedric McMillan
Ben Pakulski
Branch Warren
Roelly Winklaar

2015 Arnold Classic 212 (10)
Aaron Clark
Eduardo Correa
Charles Dixon
Eduard Duque
Shawn Joseph-Tavernier
Cory Mathews
Jose Raymond
Marco Rivera
Angel Manuel Rangel Vargas
Hidetada Yamagishi

2015 Arnold Men’s Physique (10)
Mathew Acton
Andre Adams
Michael Anderson
Mark Anthony
Anton Antipov
George Brown
Xavisus Gayden
Sadik Hadzovic
Jason Poston
Rodney Razor

2015 Fitness International (14)
Michelle Blank
Myriam Capes
Bethany Cisternino
Regiane Da Silva
Ryall Graber
Oksana Grishina
Fiona Harris
Tanji Johnson
Whitney Jones
Sara Kovach
Ashley Sebera
Melinda Szabo
Aurika Tyrgale
Trish Warren

2015 Figure International (15)
Dana Ambrose
Ava Cowan
Heather Dees
Amanda Doherty
Cydney Gillon
Candice Keene
Candice Lewis
Vera Mallet
Julie Mayer
Andressa Ribeiro
Camala Rodriguez-McClure
Myra Rogers
Gennifer Strobo
Ann Titone
Latorya Watts

2015 Bikini International (15)
Noy Alexander
Nicole Ankney
Narmin Assria
Sara Back
Bianca Berry
Christina Strom Fjaere
Ashley Kaltwasser
Janet Layug
Sarah Elizabeth LeBlanc
Stephanie Mahoe
Justine Munro
Noemi Olah
India Paulino
Anna Starodubteseva
Kenea Yancy

2015 Women’s Physique International (10)
Dana Linn Bailey
LaDrissa Bonivel
Tycie Coppett
Heather Grace
Juliana Malacarne
Karina Nascimento
Mindi O’Brien
Jillian Reville
Jennifer Robinson
Sabrina Taylor

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What is the secret of becoming PRO?

*Certainly no one knows.

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Let the game begin. Some of the recent athlete updates:

You asked for it, you got it! Iron Asylum is back and who else than Ms. Physique Olympia Juliana Malacarne. Curently 10 weeks out from the Arnold Sports Festival, find out why Juliana stopped squatting and is this her last competitive year!?

McMillan posing 12 weeks out:

Aaron Clark heading to 212 AC, here 9 weeks out, 228 lbs..

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2015 AAC IR.pdf

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Team Finland heading to ACE amateur:

Antti Halmo (bodybuilding +100kg)

Markus Heinänen (bodybuilding -90kg)

Jaana Malytcheva (bikini fitness)

Jasmi Qvick (bikini fitness)

Talking about team Finland, bikini international competitor Sara Back giving a little sneak peak...

-212 contender Charles Dixon 6 weeks out:

Lionel Beyeke giving an update as well on his instagram account:

Recent of Michael Kefalianos at http://www.bodybuilders.gr/forum/showthread.php?t=40503:

NPCnewsonline.com takes a look at the men's physique AC line up // http://npcnewsonline.com/2015-arnold-classic-mens-physique-selections-contest-galleries/172704/

Matthew Acton

Andre Adams

Michael Anderson

Mark Anthony

Anton Antipov

George Brown

Felipe Franco

Xavisus Gayden

Sadik Hadzovic

Jason Poston

Rodney Razor

See also the selected bikini international athletes at http://npcnewsonline.com/2015-arnold-classic-bikini-international-selections-contest-galleries/172691/

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Any Estonians doing the amateur event?

Anyway, Aaron Clark talks. trains and poses 8 weeks out from the show:

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IFBB physique pro Sabrina Taylor left the West Coast to train Shoulders & Arms at the East Coast MECCA, 12 weeks out from the 2015 Arnold Classic in Columbus, Ohio. After a restful long break, she is very excited about this prep.

Brandon Curry; "I just realized my back is really not that big, but my waist is just small. #illusionist #waisttraining
You got to stretch & flex! Putting in work but, so much more to do"

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Bikini international contender Sarah LeBlanc glut/ham workout:

Centopani giving a sneak peak as well:

Charles Dixon - road to the AC - part 1:

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Aaron Clark Road To The Arnold: 7 Weeks Out - In this video we get to see Aaron experience the new flavor of Angel Dust called Blue Sky. He reflects on his victory at the New York Pro, then kills some super sets and giant sets during an extremely grueling leg day.

DJ updates the latest photos of Lionel Beyeke:

"7 weeks until my first show of the year - Arnold Classic 2015" - Anton Antipov

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As IFBB pro bodybuilder Justin Compton prepares for the 2015 Arnold Classic in Columbus Ohio, he looks to complete his physique by Bringing Up The Lower Lats. See how he is making that happen in episode 3 of Raising Compton

NPCnewsonline.com introduces AC women's physique line up - http://npcnewsonline.com/2015-arnold-classic-womens-physique-selections-contest-galleries/172751/

And men's BB -212 contenders: http://npcnewsonline.com/2015-arnold-classic-212-bodybuilding-selections-contest-galleries/172755/

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Arnold Classic 2015 - Dexter Jackson Trains Back 6.5 Weeks Out

2008 Mr. Olympia Dexter Jackson trains back with Charles Glass at the MECCA, Golds Gym Venice 6.5 weeks out from the 2015 Arnold Classic in Columbus, OH. His goal this year is to win his 5th Arnold title & he thinks he has a good shot at it. In this video, Charles explains why they chose each exercise & what area of the back it targets. Dexter also talks about the tour after the Olympia & his break from training around the holidays.

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Aaron Clark Road To The Arnold: 6 Weeks Out - In this video we get to see Aaron Clark and PJ Braun take a trip to Dr. Nick's office to get much needed therapy and treatment. They make a quick stop at the sushi buffet and Aaron practices his mandatory poses with assistance from Aaron Singerman and PJ Braun [note: posing part in the end]

Norwegian MP amateur Petter Orvik Gronningsaeter 6 weeks out as well:

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Justin Compton: "Follow me as I prepare for the 2015 Arnold Classic. This will be a film series that I post on a weekly basis of my daily training, and progress leading into the show. I know you guys are asking for something different and I hope to deliver on this. This will not be a video talking about sets and reps but you will be seeing glimpses of my daily training as well as insight to my thoughts and mindset as I prepare for the biggest show of my Professional Career to date."

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Follow IFBB Pro Sadik Hadzovic's Road To Victory as he trains with unmatched intensity to win the 2015 Arnold Classic Men's Physique Title!

Finland's Antti Halmo training delts & triceps 6 weeks out from the amateur event:

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5 weeks to go, some of the recent athlete updates:

Aaron Clark;

Hide Yamagishi:

Anton Antipov photo update:

Dana Linn Bailey video update:

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And some more:

Hidetada Yamagishi trains shoulders with Charles Glass at the MECCA, Golds Gym Venice 6 weeks out from the 2015 Arnold Classic in Columbus, OH.:

Justin Compton: Follow me as I prepare for the 2015 Arnold Classic. Going over my training philosophy leading into this show, weight update and comparison to the 2014 Orlando Europa prep and recap training footage from 6 weeks out.

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-212 contender Aaron Clark giving a 5 weeks out update:

Charles Dixon giving his:

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Dexter Jackson trains shoulders with Charles Glass at the MECCA, Golds Gym Venice 6 weeks out from the 2015 Arnold Classic in Columbus..

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Branch Warren training chest 5 weeks before the show time:

Compton's video update:

Aaron Clark:

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Arnold amateur lists will be officially published on 15th of February, Eastlabs.ru gives out the names representing Russia // http://www.eastlabs.ru/ifbb-arnold-klassik/615/2015-arnold-sports-festival-arnold-amateur-novosti-ot-eastlabsru

• Shesterikova Svetlana Fitness 163cm
• Burova Lena Bikini 163cm
• Kaufman Alena Bikini 163cm
• Pudovikova Julia Bikini 163cm
• Vasilyeva Julia Bikini 170cm
• Zubkova Anna Bikini 170cm
• Kalugina Nataliya Bikini 170cm
• Nikolaeva Iaroslava Bodyfitness 163cm
• Egorova Ekaterina Bodyfitness 170cm
• Kalugina Anna Bodyfitness 170cm
• Shaev Aleksey Classic BB 180cm
• Denisov Aleksei BB 80kg
• Chernetckii Nikolai BB 85kg
• Kochetkov Ivan BB 95kg
• Kornilov Mikhail BB 100kg
• Maleev Dennis BB 100kg
• Kulaev Sergey BB over 100kg
• Ryzhikova Natalia Women’s physique over 163cm
• Piari Oksana Women’s physique over 163cm
• Iusev Mikhail Masters BB 40-49 over 90kg
• Udalev Sergei Masters BB 40-49 over 90kg
• Kukushkin Sergey Men’s physique over 180cm
• Korsunskii Vladimir Men’s physique over 180cm
• Kazeyko Vadim Men’s physique over 180cm
  
  

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Interesting to see how Vitaly Fateev - arnold amateur over all winner from last year - looks at his pro debut. These should be some recent shots:

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Press release 9th February:

Press Release—FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Bodybuilding.com Announces Exclusive 2015 Arnold Webcast

Boise, ID - February 9, 2015 - Bodybuilding.com, the Internet's most-visited fitness website and largest online retailer of nutritional supplements, will offer a free worldwide webcast of select portions of the 2015 Arnold Sports Festival, presented by BPI, BSN, and MuscleTech. The 2015 Arnold Classic is a must-see event for all fans of physique competition. Thanks to this live webcast, everyone can tune in—for free! The live HD webcast, as well as post-event video-on-demand replays, will stream on the Bodybuilding.com website and via the Livestream mobile app.

The webcast will commence with the live Arnold Amateur championship early Friday morning, March 6, from the Battelle Grand Ballroom at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio, beginning at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time (6:00 a.m. Pacific).

The Friday night webcast will feature the finals for the Men's 212 division (men weighing 212 pounds or less), as well as the beautiful women of the Fitness International and Figure International competitions, starting at 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time (3:30 p.m. Pacific) with a preshow commentary segment. A new addition to the webcast lineup this year is the inclusion of the 2nd Annual PCS Championship (Pole Fitness National Championship), immediately following the IFBB Friday night show. The Pole Fitness webcast segment starts at 9:30 p.m. Eastern Time (6:30 p.m. Pacific).

On Saturday, March 7, the webcast coverage continues at 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time (10:30 a.m. Pacific) and culminates with the Saturday IFBB night show events at 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time (3:30 p.m. Pacific). Saturday coverage features the men's Arnold Classic competition, as well as the fan favorite Bikini International, and plenty of preshow discussion and post-show analysis and interviews.

The webcast also includes the annual Arnold Webcast Fan's Choice Award, where fans get to vote for their favorite athlete. As always, Arnold Schwarzenegger himself will be on hand to congratulate the winners and interview them after their victories.

Each live segment will kick off with an insightful pre-show discussion hosted by veteran sports broadcaster Dave Farra (SyFy, Fox Sports, NBC), who will also provide play-by-play coverage of the competition. Farra will be joined by a panel of leading experts including Bodybuilding.com team athletes IFBB Physique Pro Steve Cook and IFBB Figure Pro Kathleen Tesori, along with reigning Ms. Figure Olympia Nicole Wilkins. Each will provide valuable insights into the streamed competitions as they happen.

Pole Fitness experts Fawnia Dietrich and Annemarie Davies round out the expert panel, and will provide play-by-play commentary during the pole fitness webcast segment.

Stay tuned for details and more 2015 Arnold Sports Festival coverage available soon at Bodybuilding.com!

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3 weeks to go .... some of the recent updates:

Centopani sharing some older training vid:

...and besides that, one recent shot:

McMillan showing where he stands 4 weeks prior to the show:

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Charles Dixon: "Posing practice post shoulders and cardio this am.. Gave Charles a mid-week cheat meal this week at #outback.. His body responds really well with cheat meals.. Sitting this am at 222 lbs and much tighter than he was at the beginning of the week.. Three weeks out from ASF!"

Jose Raymond - 212 contender as well - 3,5 weeks out shot:


Latest of Aaron Clark: