James Llewellin's 'Arnold Classic' preparation thread

[hackskii]

Some more

[Nine Pack]

I think the stress levels with the bags going astray will have caused a lot of the water that seems to have blurred his condition. Even if he wasn't outwardly stressing I know that cortisol will have been pumping out for fun. The flight may well have had an effect too, but I know he was definetely drier than that before he left. Good pics though. The tan looks like it has been applied very heavily but if he wasn't 100% razor then it won't have done much harm.

[cellaratt]

Originally Posted by TH&S

That ^^^^^ would have been much funnier if you had changed it to:

"Well done James, that's a great result and a warning signal to the USA that the British are coming!"

Although I suspect only the American readers would have got the joke, and the American War of Independance doesn't seem to be taught in British Schools....?

Funny you say that Tall, They dont teach about Pearl Harbour in Japanese History Books either...

[coco]

agree with the tan thing,


it looks to have put a touch to much sheen on and maybe taken away that dry, grainy look..


but OMG what a physique!!!


and absolutley fantatsic result, an inspiration to us all!!


hope james does some guest spots north of the border in the next few years, id pay to see that!!

[stow]

Yep, top pics James.
I agree with a previous post, if you can combine this size with your previous conditions, either 2005 or the 2007 british, you'll have a brilliant package.

[Warstu]

I agree think there bit to much tan on its shine has

[redsgift101]

now that flex has gone to make his mark at the europa( i think ,c ould be wrong) it is now yours to lose at the uk, guess sheff will look a bit different to the us i nkow i found that

[Pscarb]

Originally Posted by redsgift101

now that flex has gone to make his mark at the europa( i think ,c ould be wrong) it is now yours to lose at the uk, guess sheff will look a bit different to the us i nkow i found that

sorry mate but that is so not true, james himself will admit that ther are many threats that can win the Britain this year two to mention are Tom Blackman and Shaun Taverner both are as capable of winning the class.....it will be by far the toughest LH line up for years....

[gym rat]

brilliant pics, what an achievement on james's part

[Nine Pack]

Originally Posted by Pscarb

sorry mate but that is so not true, james himself will admit that ther are many threats that can win the Britain this year two to mention are Tom Blackman and Shaun Taverner both are as capable of winning the class.....it will be by far the toughest LH line up for years....

Very true. Amongst others, Tom will have the bit firmly between his teeth & when on form is going to be looking to show what he is truly capable of. Shaun Tavernier is a frightening opponent too. I wouldn't want to be up there with those three alone (James included) so James will be pushing right to the wire & in the end whoever gets it will have had to fight it out to the death & earn it. This won't be a one horse race & that's for sure.

[Pscarb]

well said Paul and i know james feels the same way it will be a good show...

[LOCUST]

Wow, shaun only competed as a first timer last year and you guys say he is challenging for the Britain already, good going !

[d@n]

Originally Posted by LOCUST

Wow, shaun only competed as a first timer last year and you guys say he is challenging for the Britain already, good going !

he didnt do the arnold to get ready for the british so i would guess he's taking very seriously.

[wogihao]

Originally Posted by LOCUST

Wow, shaun only competed as a first timer last year and you guys say he is challenging for the Britain already, good going !

Damm that Shaun Tavernier is good. I think he has a very bright future. Best of luck to you James for the British - It looks like its going to be a exelent compition.

looking at his website, alot of the pics are from Muscleworks if im not mistaken.

My mistake - Genisis.

[lockstock]

Originally Posted by Nine Pack

I know you are only saying what you think Paul. This is exactly what we need when in prep for a show. There's no good in sugar coating it. I must say however that James condition at the 2005 British was good, but nowhere near as sharp as 2007 IMHO & not just because it was me helping him. Back then, he had nowhere near as tight a handle on his diet as he does now & although he looked great (good enough to win the title I'll grant you), he could have been much sharper. I don't recall much striation in his glutes back then. I was backstage myself then too so I would know. This was before I knew James & he has since told me that he was looking at me & worrying about his own condition.

Look at us, sat around talking about James ar*e!

I never sugar coat, no point in lying to make the other person feel better when things havent gone 100% but i will sugar coat myself (my mum does)... of course, ha!

Theirs a huge difference between photo's, being in the audience as a spectator and standing next to a conditioned competitor. This way you get three slightly close comparisons but depending on where you view it from, personal opinions can change somewhat. My comparisons are mearly from photo's because my eye sight is that of an o.a.p but i know what i see and have a very keen eye, no not my glass one!

The dust has settled and it will be time for J to get back to it.

If you like J's lil' bum cheeks mate that's fine, its a secret! :dance: