I won't bore you with the history and all that of the show, so let's get into it.
5: Jon De La Rosa
The first thing I thought of when I saw Jon was that he was too heavy. But the NY Pro is a big man's show traditionally. So what do you do? De La Rosa sized up, but at the expense of condition. He shape was still in tact, but just needs to be in way better condition. It's an improvement from his previous shows this season, and he can still improve and make it to the Olympia. He should do the Chicago Pro, a show he's familiar with as he's won it before.
4: Josh Wade
When you can look good in shitty cell phone pics, that's how you know you're in condition! Josh Wade showed us what old school condition looks like. He reminds me of a shaplier Art Atwood (another conditioning freak.) Josh doesn't have the nicest shape, but he makes up for it in muscle and being in nasty shape. Hopefully he does the California Pro, which is right in his backyard.
3: Justin Rodriguez
Justin got back at it after a 7th place Arnold Classic finish and it showed. The overall flow of his physique is really nice. His side chest could be better as he looks a little smallish in that pose, but his back poses are very good. He has a pretty good front double bicep too. Well deserved placing.
2: Juan Morel
This dude is big and the scary thing is that he is still filling in his frame. His chest is obviously a standout body part and his arms are crazy. Lower body lags in development and conditioning, but he's over six feet. Back is beefy, although more width is never a bad thing.
1: Nathan DeAsha
He's been a juggernaut ever since he stepped on the scene a couple years ago, and he's just been pounding and working hard. This show was no different. He's a big man with a small waist too. Although he was pushed by Juan in some poses, Nathan came out the winner. Watching his prep on Instagram, I knew he'd be a top finisher, but as pics came out as the weeks progressed, I knew he'd be hard to beat.
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3: Ahmed Elsadany
After a 4th place finish, Elsadany pushed and made top 3 in a pretty competitive class. I wasn't super impressed with the condition, but the lighting made everyone look off. Legs and arms are two standout body parts. His back is pretty damn good, but can for sure hold more muscle. Needs to be drier in the low back, glutes and hams.
2: Zane Watson
He came ready to play. Watson is like Josh Wade, just beating people with condition. And his shape wasn't too bad either. Could have finished 1st in my opinion. Great poser.
1: Shaun Clarida
Standing all of 5' nothing, this man brought it. He's been knocking at the door for awhile and he finally knocked it down. His shoulders are crazy and back is just nasty when he's on. For me (I'm not a judge) it was a dead heat for Zane and Claurida until they turned around and that's when the clear winner was decided.
Overall, a great New York Pro once again. Cal Pro coming up next! Your turn West Coast.........
Photos: Courtesy of Muscular Development
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