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I think it’ll depend on the federation's decision if they want to push for a bigger look. Natalia is bigger than Andrea, but even in the bodybuilding class, they still tend to not go for a look as muscular as Natalia. She has even complained about it in her instagram that in previous shows judges have told her she was “too big”.
They both have symmetry, so I hope she is able to achieve a good conditioning so the deciding factor will be size.I hope they do push for size as I’m starting to see very little difference between physique and bodybuilding, so going for a more muscular look like Natalia will differentiate both categories even more.
I hope they do push for size as I’m starting to see very little difference between physique and bodybuilding, so going for a more muscular look like Natalia will differentiate both categories even more.
I totally agree, and that can be said for all the women’s division. Bikini, which I never cared for, now has some solid muscular competitors looking like figure girls, and you have figure girls and wellness competitors looking like they could do well competing in the physique division.
The lines are blurring.
I hope Anastasia Leonova qualifies for the Olympia. I would love to see her on stage. For women’s physique, I would love to see Rosario Willumsen.
Not sure who will win but…
Recently saw Natalia bench 315 for ten reps in a YouTube shorts clip with ease. If raw strength were a factor in the judging, would be hard not to pick her this year
Wasn’t Anastasia Leonova kept out of the Olympia because Russians couldn’t get a passport or something? Where’s Natalia located?
Here's the thought that gets me. Andrea Shaw was bigger at the 2021 Ms. Olympia and was given the unnecessary advice to downsize. You know the old conundrum of these female BBs getting too big even though it's called bodybuilding. So I assume she's at a place that makes TPTB happy. So as long as Andrea's conditioning stays on point why would they allow someone who's bigger than her come in take the crown? Doesn't make much sense to me.
I think I probably said this before, but Natalia’s breast implants look ridiculous when she’s shredded for a show and I feel like that takes away from her overall appearance in the eyes of the judges. Don’t get me wrong, I still think she’s very attractive, but in terms of the sport, I think it’s the wrong decision to give her the highest title.
Andrea has that classier look that the federation seems to want. Nat looks like a bulked up porn star.
Yes, but now that she and Hafiz are officially married she has an Israeli passport and can come to the US.
Natalia is located in Arizona, she lives in the US
I really hope Natalia shows some crazy conditioning and wins the Olympia. She's so beautiful and massive. If she hadn't had those implants and lips corrections, she would be even better.
Agreed
In recent video IFBB/Olympia judge Terrick El Guindy make a statement:
"If Natalia has a back and Natalia is conditioned she can be a threat to dethrone Andrea Shaw for years to come"
Terrick El Guindy`s direct speech:
"Natalia Kovaleva is bigger than Andrea Shaw. She has the size. She has small waist. We have seen Andrea Shaw beat a lot of competitors you know we saw her lose to Angela Yeo because she wasn
t at her best but I think Natalia brings different perspective. If Natalia has a back and Natalia is conditioned shes not a threat to win one show from Andrea Shaw she can be a threat to dethrone Andrea Shaw for years to come, thats the potential. She is like the Andrew Jake of women`s bodybuilding. She has all the tools to became Ms. Olympia. She need to get the back and the conditioning. If she does that she could be next one in line to be Ms. Olympia"What do you guys think on this topic after Terrick El Guindy`s words ?