Jan 4, 2012. 258lbs / Gold's gym las vegas

7 weeks out for The Arnold Classic 2012. 258lbs

Vraiment curieux de voir ce que ça va donner.

Pas de soucis pour lui, il a été off un moment et il sait comment faire, il deta près le jour j mais il y aura aussi du client en face

oui et il s'est quand meme classé 2 fois 3eme a Olympia en 2004 et 2005 , c'est pas rien !

j'aimerais bien avoir une photo du physique entier mais sa à l'air d'être un sacré morceau.

Ça fait plaisir de revoir Gustavo!

C'est clair ça fait plaisir, j'espère qu'il va arriver avec le meme physique qu'avant.

Le même jour

Ya encore un bon client la, il peut je pense faire top 6 au AC

Ca fait quand même presque 2 mois ( voir plus ) qu'il est à 255-258 lbs avec un condition relativement similaire.

A voir point de vue timing.

Pour illustrer ; le v'là à 1,5 semaines de l'IM 2008 et autour des 259lbs.
( j'ai pas pris plus tôt histoire de comparer avec le même endroit et donc presque le même éclairage que sur les photos du dessus )

Ouiille en 2008 il tenait une forme impressionante, le double bi de face est sompteux

Il voulait choper un second titre à l'IM mais s'était fait passer devant par un Heath qui était tout juste revenu de sa fameuse absence d'un an au cours de laquelle il avait explosé et était devenu un top pro.

Badell l'avait mauvaise sur scène.

Tu m etonnes dur dur de passer au second plan quand on a été un grand espoir du bb, surtout par un mec comme heath, redoutable, jeune et promu à la plus haute marche

Clair elles sont classes les photos de 2008.

Bad Hell

Aujourd'hui:

y a du boulo encore sur le bas. Il va pas faire de prouesses a l arnold

Grosse diff de seche et de volume entre le buste et les jambes

le haut est bien pour quelqu'un qui reprend après quelques années. les jambes vont le faire perdre des places.

pourtant les jambes c'était un de ses point fort

Moi je le trouve light le Gustavo comparé à la belle époque 2004, 2005.
Il a un ventre bien rentré soit, mais à quel prix ...
Les jambes n'ont jamais été ultra striées chez lui. Il a toujours un petit souci niveau sèche à ce niveau.
En revanche leur volume là oui ça manque un peu.
Moi s'il amène une condition de folie je veux bien voir un Gustavo moins gros et avec une plus belle ligne.
Mais j'y crois pas. Quand tu vois Big Bad Wolf tu vois à quel point Gustavo est à la traine niveau condition ...

C'est ça le problème du body les gars ne savent pas décrocher ...

Interview With Gustavo Badell


QYou last competed as a pro in 2009. What has been your focus since then? Have you maintained your usual off-season training schedule?
After my last show in 2009, I started focusing on some business opportunities I wanted to develop. That kept me really busy these last two years. I've been training to maintain good health, but I haven't had the pressure doing guest appearances or contest preparation.

Your fans have been missing you. Why haven't you competed since 2009?
The 2009 Mr. Olympia was my last show until now. I was disappointed with my placing and felt like I needed to give my mind and body some rest. Although it was a risky decision, I know it was the right thing to do, because my body has been responding very well to this new prep.


When did you begin training for the 2012 pro season?
I never stopped training; I just decreased the intensity of my training. When my team and I decided I was ready to go back on stage, I just increased the intensity of my training and reorganized my nutrition and supplementation. Like for any preparation, I started my game plan and have been steadily following it.

What improvements have you made to your physique since you last competed as a pro?
I think my best improvement comes from giving my body some time off. I'll come back looking refreshed and better than ever.

You are known for your size and conditioning. How do you feel you can further improve on the phenomenal development you have displayed in the past?
I believe I know my game. The way I see it, bodybuilding is just about eight compulsory poses. Each pose needs to be complemented with muscular size, definition, dryness and lots of detail. Having that strong package is what made me stand out and it's what I plan on bringing to the 2012 Arnold Classic stage... it's what I plan to continue bringing.

Have you made any adjustments to your training program to prepare for the 2012 Arnold Classic?
I adjust my training according to my needs. I'm always observing and adjusting according to the results I want to achieve. The important thing is to always keep my focus on achieving the best possible package: size, conditioning, lots of detail with great balance and a pleasant look.

How would you describe your current training style?
I'm doing double cardio sessions and double weight training most days. But, like I said before, I'm always adjusting depending on the direction my body takes.

Can you describe your current diet? Have you made any changes in this area since 2009?
I have always believed in greens. I've been eating lots of veggies since I started competing in 2004. And, I always use high-quality protein. Depending on the state of my body, I balance my carbohydrates as a power source: mainly brown rice and potatoes. I also may add some good fats when needed. The essential factor in having the perfect nutrition plan is to know your body and understand it; only then can you succeed.

What is it about pro bodybuilding you love most? What keeps you motivated to compete?
The changes that happen in my body during preparation are what I like most. I'm motivated by the challenges of bodybuilding: you need to have discipline and the balls to keep going against all odds. Only a few of us have what it takes.

What has been your greatest bodybuilding moment so far, and why?
It was definitely when I won the Challenge Round against Ronnie Coleman in 2005. That day I broke the mold. For the first time, a Mr. Olympia was beaten in his own show. Before that day, all Mr. Olympia winners just retired and gave way to a new winner, but they were never beaten on stage. For the Challenge Round all participants agreed to be challenged pose-for-pose, and the one with the best poses would win. Well, I won and that was pretty awesome. Even if I didn't win the Mr. Olympia, it was still awesome. I believe the sport started changing that day.

What is your current bodyweight and what do you hope to weigh onstage at this year's Arnold Classic?
I'm currently weighing 256 pounds and hope to be in the Arnold at around 240-245 pounds with a smaller waistline. It will be interesting.

In the past, you compared well with current Arnold Classic favorite Branch Warren. Many people feel you have a better shape and are more balanced compared to Branch. What do you think you will need to do to beat him in this year's Arnold Classic?
I'm focused on my 'A' game; which means I need to bring the size, conditioning, and lots of detail so I can be perfect in every pose I hit. I don't know about the rest of the guys, but I'm sure I'll be ready to battle with anybody in any pose.

Where do you realistically hope to place at the 2012 Arnold Classic, and why?
I believe bodybuilding is not about predictions because anything can happen. I'm an old school bodybuilder; I'm just working hard to secure those top places, like before.

What are your long-term bodybuilding goals?
Nobody can predict the future. I'm just trying to enjoy this moment. We'll see what happens.

What can 2012 Arnold Classic audience expect from you come show-time?
The same I have always delivered. I'll try to make the show interesting for the fans like I always do. One thing fans know for sure is that I'm real and I have great passion for this sport

le volume et seche au niveau cuisse na jamais etait sont fort