Experts and amateurs in the bodybuilding community are already putting up their 2023 Arnold Classic Predictions in anticipation of next year’s Arnold Classic. Arnold Schwarzenegger, a bodybuilder in his own right, and Jim Lorimer established the Arnold Classic. Bodybuilders from around the world assemble once a year to determine who has the most incredible physique in the bodybuilding world.
This year has a lot of notable people in it, including contenders and former champions. Among the Arnold Classic’s seven categories, the Men’s Open is the most anticipated by bodybuilding aficionados.
Flex Lewis Predicts Top 10 at 2023 Arnold Classic
Flex Lewis is the current and former Mr. Olympia 212. Lewis has been competing in this event for years, so his opinion should have weight. Lewis gave his predictions for who would become famous at the forthcoming function.
One of the most imposing physique athletes in the world, Lewis predicts that the 2023 Arnold Classic will be one of the most intense competitions in recent history.
Nick Walker
Nick Walker made a name for himself by winning the Arnold Classic in 2021. His YouTube videos have made him as well-known as his bodybuilding career. Walker again entered the Mr. Olympia competition in 2022 but did not win.
Mamdouh Elssbiay
In 2013, Mamdouh Elssbiay made his debut as a professional bodybuilder. An Egyptian bodybuilder won the Mr. Olympia title in 2020 and 2021. Not only did he win one tournament, but he also won many others throughout the world.
Andrew Jacked
Andred Jacked, whose real name is Andrew Chinedu, is one of the newest professional bodybuilders. After much hard work, the Nigerian bodybuilder finally earned his IFBB Elite card in 2021. Even though he only became a pro in 2022, he has already won multiple championships. He qualified for Mr. Olympia 2022 in eighth place.
Samson Dauda
In the roster of this year’s Arnold Classic is the dedicated bodybuilder Samson Dauda. Although “The Nigerian Lion” finished in fourth place in the 2022 Arnold Classic, he is confident he can win this year’s competition by beating Nick Walker. Dauda has competed in several bodybuilding events in Romania, Canada, and Boston despite being granted his Pro League license in 2018.
William Bonac
It’s common knowledge that William Bonac, another IFBB pro, gets better each passing year. Since 2011, he has won several prizes, including the Arnold Classic in both 2018 and 2020.
Shaun Clarida
Known as “The Giant Killer,” Shaun Clarida is a professional bodybuilder from the United States who competed in the bantamweight class in 2012. From 2015 on, he has competed in Mr. Olympia, although he won’t be eligible for the crown until 2019. Although Clarida may still need to get a long list of championships to his name, he is undoubtedly in the running for the Arnold Classic in 2023.
Akim Williams
Former Arnold Classic participant Akim Williams pulled out of the competition in 2017. Many bodybuilding enthusiasts hope to see Williams flaunt his ripped figure at this year’s tournament. He competed in the Arnold Classic and Mr. Olympia, Puerto Rico Pro, Chicago Pro, and Tampa Pro.
Justin Rodriguez
In 2021, Dominican bodybuilder Justin Rodriguez left a steady job to pursue a career in the sport. Several times, he competed in Mr. Olympia and Arnold Classic, two of the most prominent bodybuilding contests. Both events, however, have yet to award him a championship title. He took first place at the 2021 Indy Pro, his debut competition.
Kamal Elgargni
Although Kamal Elgargni is 51 years old, he seems much younger. This Libyan-born Briton won the Arnold Classic Ohio in 2018 and the Mr. Olympia title in 2019. Since 2018, he has competed in Mr. Olympia but has never finished higher than third. Most of Elgargni’s bodybuilding career was spent competing at the amateur level.
Patrick Moore
Patrick Moore, a bodybuilder from Houston, competed in the Mr. Olympia competition in 2019 and 2021. However, he missed the 2022 competition since he was busy training for the 2023 Mr. Olympia. Moore was the NPC USA Super Heavyweight Champion in 2017 and Mr. Texas in 2016. Both titles were earned during Moore’s amateur career.
Iain Valliere’s Predictions
Similarly to Flex Lewis, Valliere considers Nick Walker to be one of the most formidable competitors in the 2023 Arnold Classic in Columbus, Ohio, from March 2-5. From his perspective, Walker is an absolute favorite to win this year’s Arnold Classic.
Although praising Andrew Jacked’s muscle tone, Valliere maintains that Walker’s frame is superior in some postures. On an edition of the Bro Talk podcast, he said that he thinks Nick Walker can do better than he did in Olympia.
Here are Valliere’s choices for the 2023 Arnold Classic:
- Nick Walker
- Samson Dauda
- Mamdouh Elssbiay
- Shaun Clarida
- Andrew Jacked
- William Bonac
- Justin Rodriguez
- Akim Williams
- Kamal Elgargni
- Patrick Moore
Justin Shier’s Predictions
Like Lewis and Valliere, Justin Shier has forecasts for the 2023 Arnold Classic. When competing in the 2021 NPC National Championship, Shier earned his IFBB Pro card and took first place. Shier’s picks for this year’s Arnold Classic are as follows:
- Nick Walker
- Mamdouh Elssbiay
- Samson Dauda
- Shaun Clarida
- William Bonac
- Andrew Jacked
- Akim Williams
- Justin Rodriguez
- Kamal Elgargni
- Patrick Moore
Fouad Abiad’s Prediction
Abiad is widely regarded as a top-tier Canadian bodybuilder. Although Abiad has officially retired, he is still active in the bodybuilding field via his podcast, Real Bodybuilding. Among his many professional competition achievements is a first-place finish at the IFBB Vancouver Pro.
Abiad, like many other professional bodybuilders, has participated in the Arnold Classic on several occasions. In this section, he will reveal his predictions for the 2023 Arnold Classic’s top finishers.
- Samson Dauda
- Mamdouh Elssbiay
- Nick Walker
- William Bonac
- Andrew Jacked
- Shaun Clarida
- Justin Rodriguez
- Akim Williams
- Kamal Elgargni
- Patrick Moore
Conclusion
Each of Flex Lewis, Iain Valliere, Justin Shier, and Fouad Abiad is a top-tier bodybuilder of their time. Their forecasts for the Arnold Classic in 2023 matter so much. They are contest participants, so they understand the standards required to win. Most observers expect Nick Walker to displace Brandon Curry at the top by being awarded first place.
