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Arnold Classic 2021 Classic Physique Prejudging Report & Analysis
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Arnold Classic 2021 Preview: Classic Physique Lineup Breakdown and Predictions
Who are the names to watch for in the Arnold Classic 2021?
The Arnold Classic 2021 is just days away. It will take place on Saturday in Columbus, OH after being pushed back due to COVID-19. There are four total divisions that will be on display during the event — Men’s Open, Classic Physique, Fitness, and Bikini.
This is an extremely deep list of competitors this year. The Olympia is the biggest even of the year and this lineup seems like one that belongs on that stage. There are some heavy-hitters prepared to make their Arnold Classic debut and that makes for an incredible showing from some newcomers looking to make an impact.
When looking at the competitors list, there are many different ways to go when making predictions. Let’s take a look at the full list and see how the event could play out on Saturday night.
Arnold Classic Classic Physique
Alex Cambronero
Jarek Crew
Logan Franklin
Bryan Jones
Fabian Mayr
Peter Molnar
Courage Opara
Terrence Ruffin
Tony Taveras
Dani Younan
Alex Cambronero
Alex Cambronero returns to the Arnold Classic as the reigning champion from 2020 in Classic Physique. He clearly has the makings of what it takes to win and the experience necessary to get it done. It is difficult to go back-to-back on stage and Cambronero will have that chance this year. Cambronero certainly has what is takes but the prediction is tough to make. He will be part of the first callout and anything can happen from there.
Jarek Crew
Jarek Crew was last seen finishing second at the Chicago Pro this year. Crew could be a dark-horse contender coming into the weekend and this has showed during some social media updates. It is difficult for newcomers to make an impact in their first Arnold Classic but that is what we could see from Crew on Saturday.
Logan Franklin
When thinking about the list of competitors that can win this competition, Logan Franklin has to be mentioned. He is a talented competitor and has been working on filling out his physique. He has some more size that can be put on which means he will be even better when this happens. Franklin’s placing will depend on his conditioning on Saturday. He finished second at the Texas Pro when he had a chance to take home the prize. If there is a better version out there, Franklin can find it and potentially have a chance to win the event.
Bryan Jones
Bryan Jones looks like a competitor that can potentially compete in the Men’s Open division. He has incredible size in his upper body. Jones has shoulders and arms that pop along with incredible lats. What makes Jones classic is his small waist. He has the perfect physique for this division and he has a chance to be a name to watch moving forward. It would not be surprising to see Jones win this event and even take home an Olympia title in the future.
Fabian Mayr
Fabian Mayr earned automatic qualification to this event after winning the 2020 Arnold Amateur Classic Physique. Now, he will have a chance to see how he stacks up against some of the best in the world. Mayr brings the necessary size and cut needed to compete in this event. This will be the first of what could be many appearances in the Arnold Classic for Mayr.
Peter Molnar
One of the most intriguing names in the division will be Peter Molnar. He is a relatively unknown competitor despite earning qualification to this year’s Olympia. The body of work is small but Molnar has the perfect physique for this division. There is a bright future ahead and it will be interesting to see if he can burst onto the scene a bit ahead of schedule. He will have the chance to do just that in his first Arnold Classic appearance on Saturday.
Courage Opara
Courage Opara has not been on the Arnold Classic stage since 2019, where he picked up his second-straight third-place finish. In 2020, Opara won the Battle of Texas Pro Classic Physique and will look to get back on stage at an event that he is comfortable in. The judges like what Opara brings to the table and that is clear with two top-three finishes. In a stacked lineup like this, it will be interesting to see if Opara can remain near the top.
Terrence Ruffin
Terrence Ruffin finished second to Cambronero during the 2020 Arnold Classic. He has made tremendous strides over the last few weeks and it looking competition ready. Another aspect that Ruffin has on his belt is his ability to pose. Ruffin might be the best poser in this division and this is something that is held in high regard at the Arnold Classic. Is there a favorite to win this show? With this lineup, it is hard to predict but Ruffin could be at the top of the list.
Tony Taveras
Tony Taveras has been making great strides preparing for the Arnold Classic. This is his first appearance and will be part of a lineup that will put on a great show. Taveras brings a lot to the table and we saw that on display during the Europa Dallas — where he finished in first place. Taveras will have to bring his best on Saturday if he wants to have a chance at finishing in the upper half.
Dani Younan
Dani Younan is returning to the Arnold Classic stage for the first time since 2018 — when he placed sixth. This year, Younan will display an improved physique with greater size and tightness. Younan’s placing will all depend on how the judges fix height into the equation. Younan is a shorter competitor which makes him more compact. This is not a knock on his physique because he will come into Saturday with high expectations. It would not be surprising to see Younan finish in the top five.
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The 10 Highest-Rated Bicep Exercises
Best Biceps Exercises You Can Do
Biceps have been the symbol of strength and masculinity for a long time. Gym bros love training biceps and are one of the most often trained muscle groups. Broscientists around the world hardly skip a bicep workout.
No two bicep exercises are the same. You need to have a balance between isolation (single-joint) and compound (multi-joint) exercises to ensure an overall development of your biceps. We will list the five best isolation and compound exercises each in this article.
Before we get into the exercises, here is the bicep anatomy to help you better understand the muscles recruited while performing these exercises.
Biceps Compound Exercises
Barbell Curls
Barbell Curls are the gold standard when it comes to biceps training. Using the Olympic bar on this lift will help you get the best results. Switching between the shoulder, narrow, and wide-grips will help you target your biceps from different angles.
Dumbbell Curls
Dumbbell curls help in building the peak (brachii) and the long head (brachialis) of your guns. Most people make the mistake of supinating their wrists at the bottom of the movement. You should rotate your wrist in the middle of the movement while curling the dumbbell.
Hammer Curls
Hammer curls work the long head (brachialis) and the brachioradialis which runs from your wrist across the inside portion of your elbow and into your upper arm bone. You can perform the hammer curls with your thumbs over the dumbbell handle to better recruit your brachioradialis muscle.
Zottman Curls
The Zottman curls are a complete bicep builder. Zottman curls have the same curling motion as the normal bicep curls but you have to rotate your wrists at the top of the movement so your palms are facing the floor while you perform the negative motion. The curling motion works the brachii while the negative motion works the brachialis and the brachioradialis.
EZ Bar Curls
EZ bar can be a lifesaver for people with wrist problems. The EZ bar takes off the tension from your wrists as you curl the bar. The EZ bar can also be used to focus on the long and short heads of your biceps.
Biceps Isolation Exercises
Machine Preacher Curls
Machine preacher curls can completely exhaust your pythons. You should maintain a full range of motion while performing the isolation exercises. Performing drop sets on these isolation exercises will fill your biceps with lactic acid.
Incline Bench Dumbbell Curls
Incline bench dumbbell curls are different as compared to the standard dumbbell curls as this exercise restricts you from using momentum to lift the dumbbells. You’ll be able to lift lighter weights than you lift while performing the normal dumbbell curls.
Cable Bicep Curls
Incorporating cables into your workouts is a great idea as they can completely smoke your muscles by putting constant tension on your muscles throughout the exercise. While using the cables, you will have tension on both the concentric and eccentric motions. On the other hand, you only have tension on the concentric movement while using dumbbells.
Concentration Dumbbell Curls
Isolation exercises primarily help you in building the peak and definition in your biceps. The concentration curls work your brachii. Maintaining a mind-muscle connection and squeezing your pythons at the top of the movements is a must to get the best results.
Overhead Cable Curls
The front double bicep is the most common pose and the overhead cable curls help you in shaping your guns for this pose. Keep your elbows pinned at a place and squeeze the living hell out of your biceps at the top of the movement.
Which is your favorite bicep exercise? Let us know in the comments below. Also, be sure to follow Generation Iron on Facebook and Twitter.
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