<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/p>\n
I\u2019m seeing some talk online about guys like Shaun Clarida competing in Open and 212 Bodybuilding at Olympia. Some people are in favor of it, and others think it\u2019s not a good idea and not fair.<\/p>\n
As a fan of bodybuilding and someone who has covered the sport for many years, I\u2019m going to give you my two cents on the topic. If you\u2019re not looking for opinions or my two cents, feel free to check out, and I\u2019ll catch you in the next piece of published content I have on the site.<\/p>\n
But for those of you who want to hear me out, I think you may agree with me by the end of this article.<\/p>\n
All of that being said, I had the chance to interview and talk with Shaun Clarida the year before he won his first 212 Olympia title. This guy eats, sleeps, and breathes bodybuilding. He was such a down-to-earth guy and spoke passionately about the sport.<\/p>\n
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and should not be used to treat or diagnose any condition. It is recommended that you speak with your doctor before starting any exercise program, making changes to your nutrition plan, or adding any new supplements into your current regimen.<\/em><\/p>\n I\u2019ll admit that I\u2019m the first to complain about how many competitors show up on stage at the Olympia. I\u2019ve openly said that the numbers need to decrease. The show is honestly way too long, and the real fans are only going there to see the Open division (sorry, it\u2019s the truth).<\/p>\n And being that the Open is the last group to go on Saturday night, it takes forever and a day to see who walks away with the Sandow.<\/p>\n That all being said, I fully believe that if you\u2019re a 212 bodybuilder and you win an Open show that qualifies you for the Olympia, you should be able to compete in every division you\u2019ve qualified for.<\/p>\n Why?<\/p>\n Because they\u2019ve earned it. Wouldn\u2019t you want that opportunity?<\/p>\n I remember when Flex Lewis hinted at wanting to compete in both divisions (and truthfully, I think he could have won both at the time).<\/p>\n People are even saying that Shaun is competing too often and that he\u2019s taking opportunities away from other competitors to qualify for Olympia. Honestly, I say tough shit.<\/p>\n You think you deserve to be on the Olympia stage with the best? Then you\u2019d better have one of the best physiques. If you can\u2019t beat a \u201c212\u201d competitor, do you really deserve a spot in the Open Olympia lineup?<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \nBodybuilders Can Only Compete in 1 Division?<\/h2>\n