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Bryan Jones Lays Out Comeback Plans for Men’s Open in 2024, Says He Wants to be 270 Lbs
Classic Physique talent Bryan Jones is ready to battle with the big boys of the Men’s Open division. In a recent Muscular Development interview, Jones revealed he’s closing in on his anticipated move to the Open class and hopes to compete at next year’s 2024 Arnold Classic.
With exceptional definition, balanced proportions, and stellar quads, Bryan Jones has already proven himself against some of the world’s best. As a pro bodybuilder, he garnered hype quickly after finding success at the 2019 Ultimate Warriors Pro show where he placed fourth.
In 2020, Jones registered the best season of his IFBB Pro League career after earning gold at the Chicago Pro. This victory earned him an invite to the prestigious Mr. Olympia contest. Similar to Open star Nick Walker, Jones finished his first Olympia show in fifth place, a promising sign of his career’s trajectory. During the event, Jones stood against four-time Classic Physique Olympia Chris Bumstead, two-time winner Breon Ansley, and two-time Arnold Classic titleholder Terrence Ruffin.
Jones’ last pair of contests came in 2021 as he took fifth at the Arnold Classic and ninth in his sophomore Olympia appearance. Jones’ move to the Open class has been in the works for quite some time. He excited fans last March after making it clear he planned to switch divisions. At the time, he was weighing 244 pounds, though it appears now, Jones intends to add even more muscle before his big Open debut.
Bryan Jones Talks Comeback to Men’s Open in 2024, Growing Physique to 270 Lbs & Training Style/Diet
Looking ahead, Jones wants to make a ‘big statement’ when he tests his talents in the Open division next year.
“Yeah, I just want to make a big statement so I was like, I have to take as much time as I need. I don’t want to get on stage just to get on stage, you know? High volume, yeah, high volume, high intensity – yeah. Things of that nature. Very short rest breaks and whatnot, a lot of drop sets. Yeah, traditional bro split.”
“It’s gaining muscle – it’s easy for me but it just takes me longer to gain weight. I have a problem gaining weight. People think I’m bigger than what I am but for some reason my calories are high and for some reason, I don’t really gain too much weight really. Yeah, I stay lean no matter what. My fats are really high, but for some reason, my body doesn’t want to get fat so we’re trying to make me spill over a little bit, things of that nature,” said Bryan Jones.
As far as nutrition goes, Jones said he consumes cheat meals four times a week and struggles to gain weight. In the months to come, Jones says he wants to weigh 265-270 pounds.
“My meal plan, I have like three or four cheat meals a week,” said Jones. “I was in Classic, so I’m going to do Open now. This is a different ball game, you know, so maybe I don’t know yet… it’s hard to tell, I haven’t done a show as an Open competitor yet.”
“My off-seasons… I really couldn’t grow too much, I was really just maintaining for the off-season. Then my last two shows, we kind of grew, we kind of sucked up and we grew some. Then I was like oh shit, I can barely make weight. Exactly, now I’m barely making weight. I can’t do this for another 5-10 years.”
“I said 270, but we go by the eye test, it could be smaller, this could be the weight right here, no need to get any bigger you know. But yeah, 265-270 [pounds],” said Jones. “I’m back. I’m back.”
When asked by Ron Harris when he planned to step on stage, Bryan said the following:
“Most likely early 2024 most likely, Yeah [at the Arnold Classic]” said Jones. “My back, my hamstrings, I need to get the calves up a little, that’s really it. Hammies need some work still, I still haven’t figured that part out. I’m getting better. My back always [needs improvements].”
According to Jones, the criteria for judging physiques at bodybuilding shows hasn’t changed. Simply put, he believes the best physiques are being awarded at shows.
“It makes me excited and also too, I don’t know if that’s the actual direction they are looking at [at Olympia] I just think those guys are at the top of their game right now.”
“It’s no trend. Bodybuilding judges remain the same, it doesn’t change. They’re not looking for a specific waist size or anything of that nature, it’s whoever comes in that day, who peaks better, does everything better, it just so happens that the guys with better aesthetics for the past couple big show.”
“Just I could say the physiques have evolved but as far as judging-wise, it’s been the same. It’s been consistent for the most part. Trends… no, not really. I really haven’t seen any trends where like I have to look like this in order to win you know what I’m saying? It’s just the same criteria.”
Following the last Olympia and 2023 Arnold Classic, judging and scoring contests have become a hot-button issue. Fans online have debated whether or not former champ, Mamdouh ‘Big Ramy’ Elssbiay was unfairly overlooked on the Olympia stage.
Meanwhile, fans and some bodybuilding veterans took issue with Samson Dauda winning the Arnold Classic. Athletes rep Bob Cicherillo, on the other hand, believes the judges got it right in Vegas and in Columbus, Ohio. He has taken to various Voice of Bodybuilding Podcasts to lay out how to accurately score a bodybuilding contest to enlighten misled followers of the sport.
Given Bryan Jones’ experience at the highest level, when he does make his Men’s Open debut, fans expect something big. Aiming to tip the scales at 270 pounds, Jones’ transformation from Classic Physique to Open will make for an exciting storyline in 2024.
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Published: 27 June, 2023 | 11:41 AM EDT
Bryan Jones is Looking Huge in His Move to Open From Classic at 244Lbs
Can Bryan Jones do well in the Open Bodybuilding division?
Bryan Jones is looking pretty massive at 244lbs. The one time Classic Physique competitor has declared his intentions to move up to the Open Bodybuilding division. His impressive size abs stature could make him a potential standout when he finally makes his debut in the new division.
Sometimes you have to make a change. As a competitor you can’t simply do the same thing you’ve always done and expect improved results. Just like in other sports sometimes switching divisions can be incredibly beneficial for an athlete’s career. That’s the approach that bodybuilder Bryan Jones is taking.
Bryan Jones was an impressive standout in the Classic Physique division. While he may not have dominated at big shows like the Olympia, Jones always cut out an impressive form on the posing stage.
The Last ride was great. We came to the ⭕️ and took 9th place. Gotta thank God first for being in this position first & foremost. Without my fiancé @vintij_lust most of this wouldn’t be possible at all. I love you to the Stack & back ? TYFFWM Sings your nothing short of a blessing & perfection. Well of course you know that. It’s your world now.
Also my mom & grandmother, they’ve never ever missed a show no matter where it’s my biggest supporters. Big time big time thanks to my friend & coach @cubanflexx who wants nothing but the best for me & always keeping grounded. Couldn’t ask for a better coach and friend at all. A day after the ⭕️ last year it was his idea to make this the LAST RIDE this year.
But don’t y’all worry we got something bigger in store that we know y’all gone really f*ck with this move we about to make and y’all gone either say “hell yea” or “finally”
Massive at 244Lbs
Looking to shake things up with his career Bryan Jones has chosen to switch divisions. After acquitting himself well in the Classic Physique division it appears that Jones is looking to take a different approach to his career. Jones is looking to try his chances in the Open Bodybuilding division.
Bryan Jones has been radio silent since his 2021 Olympia performance. Now he’s reappeared and is looking even more massive than ever. Jones is now tipping the scales at 244lbs.
Desired to be untouchable
Current weight 244lbs
Will Bryan Jones make a big splash in the Open division? He certainly has the potential to standout, but for now we’ll have to wait and see.
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Bryan Jones Is Moving From Classic Physique to Open Bodybuilding
Bryan Jones is leaving the Classic Physique division in his rear view for the Open Bodybuilding division.
It appears that Classic Physique stand out Bryan Jones is looking to make a big move. Jones has declared his intentions to switch to the Open Bodybuilding division. This could prove to be a massive shift in the career of Jones. A switch could potentially take his career to the next level.
After coming in 9th place at the 2021 Olympia, the future was pretty uncertain for Bryan Jones. From his previous performances it was clear that he possessed the kind of insane genetics to excel in bodybuilding. But perhaps his physique was a bit too large for the Classic Physique division. He certainly has an otherworldly physique with insane proportions, yet his muscle mass was perhaps too massive for the division. Jones hopes to solve that issue though.
A move to the Open Bodybuilding division would allow Bryan Jones to embrace his massive size. It’s clear that he could pack on even more muscle to his frame and with his proportions he could prove to be a breath of fresh air for the Open division.
Bryan Jones addressed the move in a recent Instagram post. He was a bit vague about his ultimate decision, but gave enough hints that it’s clear to anyone what Jones is trying to convey.
The Last ride was great. We came to the ⭕️ and took 9th place. Gotta thank God first for being in this position first & foremost. Without my fiancé @vintij_lust most of this wouldn’t be possible at all. I love you to the Stack & back ? TYFFWM Sings your nothing short of a blessing & perfection. Well of course you know that. It’s your world now. Also my mom & grandmother, they’ve never ever missed a show no matter where it’s my biggest supporters.
Big time big time thanks to my friend & coach @cubanflexx who wants nothing but the best for me & always keeping grounded. Couldn’t ask for a better coach and friend at all. A day after the ⭕️last year it was his idea to make this the LAST RIDE this year.
But don’t y’all worry we got something bigger in store that we know y’all gone really f*ck with this move we about to make and y’all gone either say “ hell yea “ or “ finally “Also let me thank the omflexx team for pushing me in the gym @mr_i_got_hamstrings @prifit93 @v_k94@tracegproductions @pjfit2018 @magicmikeaesthetics good looks on that ??????????…. Last but not least thank you to all the fans of mine & supporters thank you for f*cking with me ????….. SAND Man out ????
Bryan Jones also answered some fan questions that explicitly confirm his move to the Open Bodybuilding division.
What’s clear is that Bryan Jones is firing on all cylinders and could be a real threat in the future.
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