Lee Priest is not a fan of Olympia predictions but still shared his top six.
Lee Priest has become known for his opinions and hot takes since his competitive days ended. The 2024 Olympia is less than two weeks away and many predictions are rolling in. Despite not being a fan of predictions, Priest shared his top six picks for the upcoming show.
Priest may be one of the more controversial pro bodybuilders within the fine history of the sport. However, beyond the bans and shocking statements – Lee Priest is also a bodybuilder who held an iconic physique. During his prime years he was a force to be reckoned with and his massive arms are still fawned over to this day.
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“People get upset when you place them somewhere. They are so sensitive. It’s how you look on the day of the show so if you get placed low, don’t worry about my f*cking Olympia preditions.
Actually, you f*ckers should be training that hard. You shouldn’t be worried about Olympia predictions.”
Priest shared his top six picks and went into detail about why he chose this list.
Lee Priest Shares Top 6 Mr. Olympia Picks
Lee Priest shared his six Olympia picks in no order. There were some familiar faces and he added in some of his favorite physiques as well.
Priest did not pick a winner or put his top six in any order but based on his words, he could expect the top three to be the same.
“When you’re looking at Hadi and Derek and Samson’s symmetry and structure then apples and oranges.”
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Priest continued to discuss others who could be in the mix. The Men’s Open division is extremely deep with competitors that can finish in the top five. This includes former champion Brandon Curry.
“We can’t count out Brandon Curry. Beautiful shape, nice mass. People go on about his legs. Yeah, maybe compared to Ramy, his legs are down but if you see him in person, he doesn’t have small f*cking legs.”
Martin Fitzwater has been an emerging star in bodybuilding but has not taken that big step just yet. This year, he impressed next to Walker during the New York Pro and many believed he could have won the show. He will get another shot at Walker on the Olympia stage but others as well.
Priest highlighted William Bonac and Jonathan Delarosa as contenders as well.
“Martin was up against Nick. Martin can be in the top six. Bonac, you can’t count him out. John Delarosa, there’s another guy anywhere between six and eight.”
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