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Watch The 2021 Arnold Classic Finals (LIVE)
The 2021 Arnold Classic finals broadcast is live – here’s how to watch.
The 2021 Arnold Classic is well underway after an exciting batch of pre-judging and confirmation rounds. Taking place on September 25th in Columbus, Ohio – four bodybuilding divisions are battling it out for the ultimate prize. The judges have already put competitors through the paces during a heated comparisons. And now the finals have just begun. Here’s how to watch the 2021 Arnold Classic finals live stream.
The 2021 Arnold Classic has been providing a free live stream the entire day of the event. This year’s stream is more important than ever due to the global pandemic limited in-person attendance. What is typically a multi day event and expo with over 100 sports present is now condensed into one day of pro bodybuilding.
Watch The Arnold Classic Finals
The 2021 Arnold Classic live stream is broken into two parts. The pre-judging commenced at 10:00 A.M. (EST) and the finals start at 6:30 P.M. (EST). Both streams are completely free and available at the official Arnold Classic webcast page right here.
As mentioned, the bodybuilding pro show been condensed and none of the other sporting and fitness events typically held at the Arnold Classic will be conducted this year. That means there are no additional live streams for Strongman, Powerlifting, and the usual dozens of other events.
Arnold Classic Finals: What To Expect
Before the 2021 Arnold Classic even began – there was quite the drama unfolding with a few of our competitors. Namely, there have been four major athletes in the Men’s Open division who have announced withdrawal from the competition. For those who haven’t caught up – Cedric McMillan was the first to announce his withdrawal due to an injury. There were also three athletes who dropped out last minute due to travel issues. Lionel Beyeke was unable to arrive in the states due to COVID-19 related travel issues. This was later followed by Roelly Winklaar. Then at the very last minute – returning champion William Bonac had to withdraw also due to COVID-19 travel complications.
Needless to say, these four major dropouts have greatly changed the landscape for the Men’s Open at the 2021 Arnold Classic. There is still quite the stellar lineup – and the lack of Bonac means we will have a new champion this year.
The 2021 Arnold Classic pre-judging was electric – particularly the Men’s Open division. Due to the many drop outs – it’s definitive that we will have a brand new champion. Many of the up-and-comers showed up hungrier than ever before. But ultimately, it looks like the Men’s Open competition will come down to two top athletes of the night – an established career pro bodybuilder vs a relative newcomer.
Steve Kuclo and Nick Walker both appeared in the final callout of the pre-judging round. Our obvious top two, the judges truly put both athletes through some heated paces. The entire final callout was extended by minutes – and you can see both athletes try and hold composure under the tension. This is going to be an extremely close match. Nick Walker presented what might be one of the best physiques of his career – and the same can be said of Kuclo.
Steve Kuclo, after a string of missing first place victories earlier in the season, came truly on point. Towering taller of Walker, Kuclo was a formidable threat for the presumed leader of the pack. The battle between these two competitors during the final callout was a sight to behold. Each one trying to get some sort of edge over the other. It’s the kind of face off that reminds you what makes bodybuilding so spectacular.
Of course, a lot can change between the pre-judging and the finals. We’ve seen competitors make miraculous improvements. We’ve also seen the leader of the pack fall under the pressure. With the finals about to broadcast – we’ll see the entire division go through one more confirmation round during the finals. Will the Steve Kuclo or Nick Walker take the gold? Or perhaps a wild card will rise up to pull ahead? We’ll soon find out.
You can watch the 2021 Arnold Classic finals webcast above – broadcasting live now! Generation Iron Fitness Network will be coverage the full Arnold Classic 2021 event including pre-judging reports, analysis, and results updates. Stay tuned to Generation Iron and visit our official Arnold Classic 2021 coverage hub right here!
Arnold Classic 2021: Nick Walker & Steve Kuclo Leading The Pack With Epic Face-Off
Nick Walker and Steve Kuclo battle for first going into the Arnold Classic 2021.
Leading up to the Arnold Classic 2021, Nick Walker was hyped to be the lead for first place. This was largely due to many other athletes dropping out – including returning champion William Bonac. With many legacy competitors dropping out last minute, the competition was wide open for a new champion. In what may have been a surprise to some fans, Steve Kuclo rose to the occasion challenging Walker during the pre-judging. The Arnold Classic 2021 comparison rounds ended with an epic top two face-off between Nick Walker and Steve Kuclo.
First, let’s talk about the individual posing routines. The moment Nick Walker walked out on stage, something in the air changed. Walker built much hype after his win at the New York Pro. Despite his massive and impressive physique – he held some structural flaws that might have been hard to fix in a year. Any doubts some may have had were erased upon seeing Walker’s individual pre-judging posing routine. Walker truly put the word monster back into mass monster. He’s incredible size, separation, and intensity were a sight to behold. It’s almost as if the ground shook as he walked out.
On the other hand, Steve Kuclo also pleasantly surprised fans. After falling behind Iain Valliere at the Texas Pro just six weeks earlier, there was a question of how high Kuclo would place at the Arnold Classic. Kuclo’s individual posing routine showed a finely tuned bodybuilder – far more on point than what we saw in Texas. It became immediately clear that Kuclo would land at the very least in the top three.
Pre-Judging: The Battle Of Nick Walker And Steve Kuclo
When the comparison rounds began, our first callout pulled Nick Walker, Steve Kuclo, Iain Valliere, and Justin Rodriguez onto the stage. This was our presumed top four. Very quickly, the judges moved Kuclo and Walker into the center. Things started to become more clear – Kuclo was making a big impression.
But this didn’t fully lock into place until the final top two callout. Nick Walker and Steve Kuclo were invited back onto the stage. All became clear – these were our two options for Arnold Classic champion… it’s also where the fun began. The judges certainly were torn between Walker and Kuclo. The final comparison round was stretched out to a much longer length – a trend that has been increasing in recent years.
Nick Walker and Steve Kuclo posed, and posed… and posed. Each mandatory was gone through at least twice in a cycle. Not only that – but the most muscular was held for an extended period of time. This seems to reveal just how close this competition is as the judges double and triple checked each pose comparison. Not only that but this extended comparison tactic is a way to push the athletes farther. Who would fade first? Who has the most stamina to hold their pose for a full minute? This could give the edge that either Walker or Kuclo needed to pull ahead.
The crowd went wild (and commentator Amanda Kuclo also couldn’t help but cheer for her husband on stage). With each new passing pose, Walker and Kuclo became more intensified. Who would break first? Would one fade? Ultimately, both competitors held their composure extremely well.
Steve Kuclo’s height over Nick Walker is certainly an advantage in this moment. He seemed to tower over Walker with each pose. That being said, Walker’s insane conditioning and musculature can’t be ignored. This is the best version of Nick Walker we’ve seen yet. If we had to choose at this moment – we predict that Walker will pull ahead ultimately for the prize.
But a lot can change between the pre-judging and finals. Both of these competitors are neck and neck. Their success lies on a razor’s edge. One wrong move can throw off their finals routine. Alternatively, we’ve seen competitors rise up with a surprising transformation between pre-judging and finals. Perhaps one of these two can show up even better – or perhaps even a wild card throwing off this current face-off.
Only time will tell – and Generation Iron will continue to provide updates, analysis, and result updates later tonight when we return for the Arnold Classic 2021 finals!
Arnold Classic 2021 Men’s Open Prejudging Report & Analysis
Greg has covered the four major sports for six years and has been featured on sites such as Sports Illustrated, Fox Sports, SB Nation, NJ.com, and FanSided. Now, he is transitioning into the world of bodybuilding and strength sports.
Arnold Classic 2021 Classic Physique Prejudging Report & Analysis
Greg has covered the four major sports for six years and has been featured on sites such as Sports Illustrated, Fox Sports, SB Nation, NJ.com, and FanSided. Now, he is transitioning into the world of bodybuilding and strength sports.
Arnold Classic 2021 Bikini Prejudging Report & Analysis
Greg has covered the four major sports for six years and has been featured on sites such as Sports Illustrated, Fox Sports, SB Nation, NJ.com, and FanSided. Now, he is transitioning into the world of bodybuilding and strength sports.
Arnold Classic 2021 Fitness International Prejudging Report & Analysis
Greg has covered the four major sports for six years and has been featured on sites such as Sports Illustrated, Fox Sports, SB Nation, NJ.com, and FanSided. Now, he is transitioning into the world of bodybuilding and strength sports.
Watch The 2021 Arnold Classic Pre-Judging (LIVE)
The 2021 Arnold Classic pre-judging broadcast is live – here’s how to watch.
Today, September 25th 2021, is the 2021 Arnold Classic competition. One of the biggest bodybuilding events of the season has finally arrived after some delays and a condensed schedule. Nevertheless, we have top competitors from around the world ready to battle for the title. The Arnold Classic is being held in Columbus, OH – but the event is also providing a free live stream for the world to watch. The pre-judging has just begun. Here’s how to watch the 2021 Arnold Classic pre-judging live stream.
Like last year, the Arnold Classic is providing a free live stream of both the pre-judging and finals of the event. This year it’s more important than ever before due to the global pandemic limiting in-person attendance for the event. What is typically a multi day event and expo with over 100 sports present is now condensed only into the pro bodybuilding Arnold Classic competition
Watch The Arnold Classic Pre-Judging
The 2021 Arnold Classic live stream is broken into two parts. The pre-judging starts at 10:00 A.M. (EST) and the finals start at 6:30 P.M. (EST). Both streams are completely free and available at the official Arnold Classic webcast page right here.
As mentioned, the bodybuilding pro show been condensed and none of the other sporting and fitness events typically held at the Arnold Classic will be conducted this year. That means there are no additional live streams for Strongman, Powerlifting, and the usual dozens of other events.
Arnold Classic Pre-Judging: What To Expect
Unfortunately, the 2021 Arnold Classic has been plagued with athlete drop outs. In the Men’s Open division, four major athletes have announced that they will not compete. Cedric McMillan was the first to announce his withdrawal due to an injury. There were also three athletes who dropped out last minute due to travel issues. Lionel Beyeke was unable to arrive in the states due to COVID-19 related travel issues. This was later followed by Roelly Winklaar. Then at the very last minute – returning champion William Bonac had to withdraw also due to COVID-19 travel complications.
Needless to say, these four major dropouts have greatly changed the landscape for the Men’s Open at the 2021 Arnold Classic. There is still quite the stellar lineup – and the lack of Bonac means we will have a new champion this year. Nick Walker is the clear standout to win the title. His victory at the New York Pro earlier this year showcased a phenomenal physique. His mixture of conditioning and size will be hard to beat.
But it’s not impossible. Biting at Walker’s heels are Akim Williams, Iain Valliere, Justin Rodriguez, and Steve Kuclo. All four of these athletes have shown incredible promise and will give Walker a run for his money. GI alum Victor Martinez predicts that Rodriguez is poised to at least place in the top 3. Could he edge his way into the first position?
Kuclo has had a string of bad luck – competing against the likes of Iain Valliere in previous shows and falling short. Perhaps this competition will be when he perfects his peak timing. Valliere himself has already won multiple shows this year – including just six weeks earlier at the Texas Pro. Will his short turnaround be a blessing or a curse for his peak timing at the 2021 Arnold Classic? We’ll soon find out.
The pre-judging round is our first change to really see these competitors side by side. It’s also our first chance to see who is coming in on point after weeks of previews during prep. By the end of the pre-judging, we’ll have a clear idea of who is to land in to the top five.
Of course, a lot can change between the pre-judging and finals. We’ve seen competitors fade and competitors show up with renewed vigor and dryness. Unlike a typical year for the Arnold Classic, Men’s Open will not have a full day between pre-judging and finals. So the window is much more tight. Still – it will be exciting to see how the competitors adjust after today’s pre-judging round.
You can watch the 2021 Arnold Classic pre-judging live stream above. Make sure to stay tuned to the Generation Iron fitness network for pre-judging reports, results, and more updates!
YouTube Fitness Influencers to Subscribe to Right Now
YouTube is a social media platform which is owned by Google with millions of users around the world. It is designed to share and also watch online videos. It allows one to create and upload online videos to share with others. Over the years this platform has grown to gain more users and subscribers who use this platform to share content created to various categories of subscribers. These youtube users can watch, comment, like, dislike, share, and also upload their videos. YouTube Fitness Influencers.
YouTube fitness influencers have also used YouTube as a platform to share their fitness journey, tricks, and advice to their subscribers. Therefore, most users who are unable to visit the gym physically can be able to view the videos uploaded by their favorite YouTube influencers. To help them stay and maintain healthier lifestyles. YouTube fitness influencers are reaching millions of YouTube viewers all over the world with the help of YouTube channels. These fitness influencers are genuinely concerned with making us all fit and healthy other than making quick money.
Since COVID-19 lockdown this platform has been used extensively as a tool for keeping fit since people were not allowed to head to the gym physically. Many channels have been giving out quality fitness content for years. Listed below are some of the best YouTube fitness channels that one needs to subscribe to aid them in their fitness programs.
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Yoga with Adriene
This YouTube Fitness Influencer currently has reached 10.2 million subscribers and joined YouTube on August 30, 2012. With a total of 596 million views Adriene’s content mission is to give high-quality free yoga videos to connect so many people across the globe. Adriene has one of the most successful and viewed yoga channels.
Adriene’s YouTube channel has featured various videos like Yoga for Beginners. For those viewers who are on the beginner level, foundations of yoga to fit the goals of those who are continuing. Yoga for weight loss for those who have a target of losing weight, and total body yoga. In Adriene’s channel, everyone can be able to find suitable content that fits their level and body type.
Fitnessblender
This YouTube Fitness Influencer currently has reached over 6.61 million subscribers and joined YouTube on January 19, 2010, and has a total of 1 billion views. FitnessBlender is a team of two people who are husband and wife (Daniel and Kelly). The FitnessBlender channel has content of more than 600 full-length quality workout videos for free. Their videos are added weekly for quality life, healthier lifestyles, and body.
With these many available videos, one is sure to find a workout of their preference. FitnessBlender’s priority is to share nutrition, health information, and workout with their viewers. They have a variety of workouts for beginners, middle-level, and also those who are ready to step it up the notch. They also have a website with information about health, nutrition, and fitness. Its helps their viewers to track their workouts and progress and put together home workout programs.
Popsugar Fitness
POPSUGAR Fitness is a YouTube channel that runs by fitness expert Anna Renderer with over 5.8 million subscribers and 1.3 thousand videos and joined on November 21st,2010 with over 600 million views. Also, POPSUGAR fitness content provides viewers with fitness tutorials and exercises for those who would want to lose weight, be fit, gain weight and live a healthy lifestyle.
Using the workout videos on the channel one can be able to follow and work out alongside Anna Renderer, fitness enthusiasts, and Hollywood’s most known celebrity trainers. Her fitness content features exercises and trending workout classes like P90X, Victoria’s secret exercise, Tabata, and Bar method. POPSUGAR’s main aim to her viewers is to help them on their journey to healthier lifestyles, lose and gain weight and relieving daily stress.
Blogilates
Blogilates is a fitness YouTube channel owned by this certified fitness trainer Cassey Ho who is known to be the most energetic person. Cassey Ho is an award-winning female fitness instructor who offers boot camp sculpting workouts on her YouTube.
Cassey Ho channel has over 5.61 million subscribers and over 800 uploaded videos. She joined YouTube on June 13, 2009. She also offers POP Pilates videos and PIIT28 workouts on her YouTube channel. Cassey’s viewers are continuously growing and people are ready to use her workout calendars, workout tips, and tricks. Cassey’s YouTube Content has videos that focus on how to burn fat, clean healthy eating tips, and more.
Bradley Martyn
Bradley Martyn YouTube channel has over 2.95 million subscribers and has uploaded 1000 videos with over 335 million views. He joined YouTube on August 20, 2014. Bradley Martyn can post up to % videos in a week covering everything including shopping for groceries and the most effective shoulder and back workouts. On Bradley’s channels, he also posts workout videos where he workouts with other popular YouTube influencers and Instagram Influencers.
On his YouTube channel, he uploads videos for beginners, advanced workouts, instructional how-to-dos, and also questions and answers on fitness journey and motivation to his subscribers and viewers. If you want to improve your fitness journey, muscle gain, strength gaining, and shoulder and chest workouts Bradley Martyn’s YouTube channel is the right one for you.
Pamela Reifs
Pamela Reifs is a German-born fitness influencer on YouTube and fitness model who began her fitness videos content since she was 16 years. Pamela’s YouTube channel has over 7.74 million subscribers and has uploaded 126 videos with over 250 million views. Pamela joined YouTube on September 16, 2013. Pamela Reifs has uploaded her fitness videos that have made her famous brand ambassador for various fitness brands after becoming a fitness expert (FITSPO) for her posts as an Instagram fitness model.
Also, Pamela is a very famous YouTuber and Model who shares her workout content on a mix of leg workouts, abs exercises, workouts that burn calories, and more. Pamela Reifs also has a playlist on her content that helps one to find the workouts that they would prefer to do. Pamela’s workouts range from beginner-friendly, very intense, home-based workouts and live workouts. Besides YouTube, Pamela has also published her first book called Strong and Beautiful in 2017.
Matt Does Fitness
Matt Does Fitness is a YouTube fitness influencer who has over 2.9 million subscribers and over 1.2 thousand videos. He joined YouTube on March 20, 2013, with a total of over 200 million viewers. Matt does fitness content focusses on bodybuilding eating a lot of food and his lifestyle vlogs. On matt does fitness channel there is his series which is called “bodybuilder tries”. Where he does workouts that are out of his comfort zones such as even pole dancing or CrossFit.
Matt does fitness is a famously known YouTube influencer for fitness who has partnered with big fitness brands like Gym Shark and My Protein. He also tries other challenges that involve eating where he exchanges diets with other fitness experts. His family members to create awareness about different eating habits and how they are related to fitness. These challenges are; ”100000 calories in 24 hours challenge” or eating 5000 calories in 24 hours of fruits and vegetables.
The Fitness Marshall
This YouTube fitness influencer has 3.3 million subscribers and has uploaded over 290 videos with a total of over 370 million views. The fitness marshal joined YouTube on September 11th,2014. The fitness marshal uploads dance workouts to hit songs. Such as Lizzo, Lady Gaga, Dua Lipa, and many more on his YouTube channel.
Caleb Marshal also uploads videos called ‘sweet sessions’ where viewers can workout with the “Booty Army” for like 20 minutes to 1 hour! Depending on the viewers goals. When you are dancing along to your hit pop songs you are as well involved in cardio-heavy workouts. That will keep you moving and fit to achieve your fitness goal.
Scotthermansfitness
Scott Herman is a YouTube fitness influencer who has more than 2.53 million subscribers to his fitness channel. He has uploaded more than 1.7 thousand videos on his channel. He has over 450 million views on his channel and joined YouTube on May 25, 2009. Scott Herman dedicates to providing quality fitness videos that help his viewers to maximize their gains.
Depending on your fitness goals like muscle gain, lose fat, building strength Scott has a video that suits you. He uploads fitness videos twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays to give his subscribers more gains and workouts. Videos found on his YouTube channel are building arm and leg muscles and chest growth. He has an online community on his web page which one can join to gain all the fitness guidelines. His YouTube channel has a custom meal plan or a program for fat loss strength and muscle growth.
Conclusion
YouTube is the best online platform for your fitness goals like building muscles, keeping fit, and maintaining healthier lifestyles. If you cannot access the gym physically fitness influencers are uploading videos daily to give you quality workout. Exercise guidelines to help you achieve your body goals. To motivate and support the fitness influencers you should subscribe, share, comment. Also, watch their videos often because it not only pays but also supports their channel.
Leon Brown, Bodybuilder And Golden Era Icon, Has Died
Leon Brown, aka The Brown Bomber, has passed away
Sad news hits the bodybuilding world as reports indicate that Golden Era bodybuilder Leon Brown, also known as The Brown Bomber, has died. Brown competed and trained for just under 50 years. He was also the first bodybuilder to ever be featured in Sports Illustrated.
An official announcement has not yet been made, but news of Brown’s death started circulating on social media and early news reports. At the time of this writing, there has been no cause of death revealed.
Leon Brown was a Golden Age bodybuilder with a rollercoaster of a career filled with highs and lows. He shared the stage with truly legendary bodybuilders including the likes of Arnold Schwarzenegger, Franco Columbu, Sergio Oliva, Frank Zane, and Lou Ferrigno.
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William Bonac To Put All Energy Into Olympia
William Bonac will fully set his sights on the Olympia after missing the Arnold Classic.
William Bonac has enjoyed great success at the Arnold Classic. Unfortunately, Bonac will miss this year’s event because of travel issues. With no appearance in the Arnold Classic, this means Bonac will have his sights set on the Olympia.
Bonac is the reigning Arnold Classic champion in 2020. He also won the event in 2018 and placed second in 2019. On Friday, Bonac officially announced that he will not be able to compete on Saturday and will be fully focused on the Olympia.
“Today I feel like my heart is broken but tomorrow I will wake up and put all that energy into the final stages of my prep for Mr Olympia. We all fail and we all fall down sometimes but what matters the most is to stand up stronger. So this is what I will do now. Stay tuned!?”
William Bonac has had success in the Olympia as well. He has five-straight top-five finishes, including two finishes in the top three. Bonac was not the first competitor to announced that he was unable to compete in the Arnold Classic.
Both Cedric McMillan and Roelly Winklaar were forced to withdraw from the competition with injuries. This is a loaded field at this year’s event and will still be something to watch even without some of the biggest names.
“There are a lot of great athletes in the line up for this year and I was really looking forward to step on stage and being challenged as defending champion. I live for this sport and especially for these great moments, so You might be able to imagine what I feel now.”
William Bonac has looked competition ready in recent social media updates and the makes his appearance in the Olympia one to watch. The recent news is unfortunate for one of the best in the spot but it just makes for what could be an incredible performance at the biggest event of the year.
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