Arnold Classic 2015 Predictions

Arnold Classic 2015 Predictions

The Arnold Classic 2015 is once again upon us. In just a matter of months, the world’s best in pro bodybuilding will be taking centre stage to do battle once again. The huge news here? No Wolf and no Rhoden. Here are our top 6 predictions, probably one of the hardest and most exciting lineup to judge in some time.
Competitor Lineup

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

Arnold Classic 2015 Top 6 Predictions

6th Place: Evan Centopani

Evan is one of the more consistent bodybuilders on the pro circuit at the moment, having placed in the top 5 at the Arnold for the past 3 years. Even carries a huge amount of dense grainy muscle and has some of the best delts and arms in the business. His downfall however is his lower body which is noticeably in need of more size when compared to his torso. From the side Evan’s legs appear very thick, hard and complete, however from the front and back the need for more sweep becomes apparent.

If Evan comes in his usual crazy conditioning and has made noticeable improvements from the waist down, he can definitely achieve another top 3 placing. For now we have him in a comfortable top 6 finish.
Evan Centopani Arnold Classic 2015

5th Place: Ben Pakulski

When you hear the name ‘Ben Pakulski’, one of two things will generally jump out of you straight away. The first is his amazing haircut, the second are those incredible world leading pair of wheels.

Ben’s legs along with the Egyptian phenomenon, newcomer Big Ramy are the best in the world, bar none. Ben manages not only to bring some of the biggest legs to the stage but when conditioned they are diced, sliced and shredded with incredible detail front to back. While it is true that Ben’s upper body needs some tweaking to bring up his arms, back thickness and chest, we see continuous improvements on a yearly basis.

Ben can win this show, but he needs more time to better balance his physique.
Ben Pakulski Arnold Classic 2015

4th Place: Dexter Jackson

Not much more can be said about ‘The Blade’ Dexter Jackson in that he is the single most consistent bodybuilder of all time being a multiple time Arnold Classic winner and Mr Olympia champion. Now in his mid 40’s, Dexter still manages to bring his trademark conditioning and maintain his aesthetic flow and full, round muscle bellies.

This year we see Dexter continuing his reign of consistency however up against the younger and rapidly growing talent in this year’s competition we pick Dexter to take 4th, assuming he is in shape in 2015. The question on everyone’s mind is if age will finally catch up with Dexter. We say yes, but don’t count on it.
Ben Pakulski Arnold Classic 2015

3rd Place: Branch Warren

Branch has stated that he targeting this contest with a vengeance. Having won the title twice already, it has not been Branch’s year in 2014. It is apparent that he’s body is beginning to show the early signs of being burnt out, with an underwhelming appearance at the 2014 Olympia.

As a veteran of the sport and a highly accomplished champion, Branch needs to regain the fullness, conditioning and size of his 2009-2012 Olympia appearance to really stand a chance at winning this year. His competitors are younger, still growing and have much room for further improvements. We cannot count Branch out this year, he has proved critics wrong again and again and for this reason we see him in the top 3 if he once again beats the odds.
Branch Warren Arnold Classic 2015

2nd Place: Roelly Winklaar

For anyone who witnessed the ‘off’ Roelly at the 2014 Mr Olympia, there is no doubt that he has the potential to go far, very far. Mammoth would be just one adjective to describe his physique.

The issue with Roelly will always be conditioning and to a lesser extent, his ability to properly showcase his physique. His arms, delts, back and legs are extremely thick to create a package that is a sight to be seen when he is in shape. This year we see Roelly begin working out the formula to coming in shredded come contest time and bring similar conditioning to what we saw in the 2013 Mr Olympia.

If Roelly, puts it all together, comes in peeled and poses well he will win the show, hands down.
Roelly Winklaar Arnold Classic 2015

1st Place: Cedric McMillan

Classic aesthetic physique, full round muscle bellies, fantastic proportions, great posing and the mass to match. Yes, we are of course describing an ‘in shape’ Cedric McMillan. Cedric finally done his physique justice when he showed up in great shape at the 2013 Arnold Classic and snatched a deserved 3rd place finish.

Cedric is a complete bodybuilder, his legs are enormously thick and the upper body is just as impressive. One major advantage to Cedric’s physique is his genetically gifted frame which allows him to carry hard dense muscle without losing his aesthetic flow and maintaining a tight narrow waist. He is similar to a Dennis Wolf in his proportions although in our opinion has the potential to be even better.

If Cedric comes in shredded, he will more than likely be much more than anyone can deal with and for this reason we predict Cedric to win his first major show and thus begin his Olympia title challenge.
Cedric Mcmillan Arnold Classic 2015

Our ‘Black Horse’ Pick: Justin Compton

Justin has potential for days. In fact, he has even been labelled a future Mr Olympia by many top commentators and bodybuilding coaches. While we are not drawing conclusions of such magnitude, we do agree that Justin has one of the more impressive and muscular looking physiques in recent memory and let’s not forget he is only in his mid 20’s.

Look out for Justin in the 2015 Arnold Classic. If he comes in shredded and has added even more mass without compromising his aesthetics we can see Justin easily placing in the top 3, if not higher. As this is Justin’s debut in a major pro show, he needs to bring it and from there the sky’s the limit.