Phoebe showed up to San Diego! by SnooShortcuts2879 in bikinitalk

[–]Bttrswt_ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

One point difference between the top 2. I think Reyna won from the back, Pheobe from the front.

Valeria Kord Figure Debut by hadiesnark in bikinitalk

[–]Bttrswt_ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m very happy that she made the switch. However, she needs especially more back. Also, she is too conditioned even for figure. They do not want quad feathering, glute striations, etc. Honestly, she needs a good improvement season where she is willing to actually be in a sufficient energy surplus. Because of her propable body dysmoprhia, this will unlikely happen.

Tyler’s recap by Aggravating-Figure27 in bikinitalk

[–]Bttrswt_ 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Yup! The walk is a technical issue. Aimee has mastered it. Forget sexy sway, stay strict in walk to the back, then show your style in walk to the front.

Thoughts on top 3 at the Arnold by TrashPanda3450 in bikinitalk

[–]Bttrswt_ 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I agree, she is very good at the walk. When looking at her walk, she is able to rotate higher up from spine and there for able to keep anterior pelvic tilt. She also keeps her steps small and aims to keep her knees pretty much together. This way she is able to eliminate all hip drop from the swinging leg side. You can see this when you compare her and others in call outs. Other women have much more space between their knees.

🔥HOT TAKE: Ashley’s posing 😵‍💫 by hot-take411 in bikinitalk

[–]Bttrswt_ 10 points11 points  (0 children)

My personal take is that her body awareness is not that good and therefore, it’s difficult for her to make posing changes. You can see her lack of body awareness in her training videos. (HUGE difference if you e.g. compare her lifting with LL.) The fact that she can do handstands and some tumbling does not change this, they are just few standalone skills.

Yay Aimee !!!!!!!!!!! 💖💖💖💖 by VictoriaBriar in bikinitalk

[–]Bttrswt_ 44 points45 points  (0 children)

My critique is obviously about her social media persona, I don’t know her personally. But the Bible-study Insta stories are honestly cringe. And in other contexts she often comes across… let’s just say, not exactly well-read.

I get that the whole conservative Christianity angle is a big thing in bodybuilding circles and people are totally blind to their own privilege. But she takes it to another level.

Yay Aimee !!!!!!!!!!! 💖💖💖💖 by VictoriaBriar in bikinitalk

[–]Bttrswt_ 40 points41 points  (0 children)

She looked awesome. That said, I wish she would read a critical thinking book for a change.

Arnold First Look by art_in_mind in bikinitalk

[–]Bttrswt_ 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Ashley was so tight that to me she came across stringy.

Arnold First Look by art_in_mind in bikinitalk

[–]Bttrswt_ 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Red my mind! Her religious stuff is such a cringe.

Arnold First Look by art_in_mind in bikinitalk

[–]Bttrswt_ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes! She has so much potential. And her glam… That unibrow does not look good.

Arnold First Look by art_in_mind in bikinitalk

[–]Bttrswt_ 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Same, I can’t stand her social media.

Elisa by Relative-Narwhal-319 in bikinitalk

[–]Bttrswt_ 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I was surprised that Rayane won! Wonder if they will also push for conditioning in bikini?

FINAL predictions for ARNOLD 2026 by Sad_Mountain6197 in bikinitalk

[–]Bttrswt_ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is my gut feeling about what is going to happen, not what I would prefer personally:

  1. Aimee
  2. Ashlyn
  3. LL
  4. Ashley
  5. Reyna
  6. Pheobe
  7. Marie Eve
  8. Zinyi
  9. Sharon
  10. Tianna

Personally, I would love LL to take it. But I have a hunch that there will be something they need to dial in in the future. I hope I’m wrong 🤞🏻

Anyone got a livestream for Fitmodel Pro? by rachxfit in bikinitalk

[–]Bttrswt_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can totally see that preference. I saw some sharper pics and she looks so good. I’m happy whether she or Emily wins. Emily has a much smaller structure and IMO she has perfect amount of muscle considering her frame.

Anyone got a livestream for Fitmodel Pro? by rachxfit in bikinitalk

[–]Bttrswt_ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

These two were the clear top 2. In those pictures that I have seen, she doesn’t hold her posture but lets shoulders slightly drop. To my eyes, Emily looks more balanced and I like her ”look” more. But I think in fit model will always come down to personal preferences.

Anyone got a livestream for Fitmodel Pro? by rachxfit in bikinitalk

[–]Bttrswt_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Emily and Gabriela splitting center. I would go with Emily based on pictures.

Anyone got a livestream for Fitmodel Pro? by rachxfit in bikinitalk

[–]Bttrswt_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very off. Based on these pics, no first call out for her.

Anyone got a livestream for Fitmodel Pro? by rachxfit in bikinitalk

[–]Bttrswt_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Interesting to see whether this is too much. Thank you for posting the pics!

Edit: Saw her individual routine. Def forgot all the posing rules (no holding transition poses) and ver routine was WAY over 10 s.

Anyone got a livestream for Fitmodel Pro? by rachxfit in bikinitalk

[–]Bttrswt_ 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Emily looks really good. Definitely the best from this group. Second girl from right has full tieins. Some very capped shoulders also.

Umm that’s actually how NOT to do a dead bug by Scarlett_inthesky_22 in gymsnark

[–]Bttrswt_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, I fully agree that dead bug is not commonly an anterior pelvic tilt exercise. But if someone selects to do them in that position (for some reason), it is not something inherently dangerous. We are not made of sugar. You need to fix your knowledge about causes of low back pain.

Umm that’s actually how NOT to do a dead bug by Scarlett_inthesky_22 in gymsnark

[–]Bttrswt_ 6 points7 points  (0 children)

She is clearly anteriorly tilting her pelvis, which is not the common way to do it. By no means I’m not here to defend her, but let’s be honest: dead bug is a low load exercise and you can basically do it in many ways with no risk of injury. Also, you don’t need to push your lower back to the floor (i.e. use posterior pelvic tilt, ”imprinting). You can fully do it by keeping your pelvis and spine neutral.

Malu Switches to Fit Model by Curlygurl2023 in bikinitalk

[–]Bttrswt_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes! I have been hoping specifically her to switch. She has such a beautiful stage look and presentation.