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This year\u2019s Mr. Olympia will be an incredible spectacle. Samson Dauda, who has gained even more kilograms of extreme muscle mass following last year\u2019s disappointment in Las Vegas, recently competed at Europa Pro and literally dominated the stage with his 150 kilograms. While some are praising his form, others doubt his readiness. Now, the legendary Lee Priest has weighed in on the debate\u2014he knows exactly what the \u201cNigerian Lion\u201d needs to do to win.<\/p>\n

Last year, Dauda tried to step on stage as cut as possible, which backfired badly on him. He lost his iconic fullness, looked flat, and finished fourth. This year, he\u2019s returned to the \u201cabsolute monster\u201d strategy, but according to Priest, everything now hinges on one thing\u2014perfect timing of the so-called \u201cpeak week.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Water Game That Will Decide Everything<\/h2>\n

In his latest assessment, Priest explained that Dauda no longer has any subcutaneous fat. The only thing separating him from the Sandow Trophy is a thin layer of water under his skin.<\/p>\n

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\u201cLook at Samson\u2014he has absolutely no fat. You can see that massive amount of added mass. Now it\u2019s all about the water,\u201d<\/i> <\/strong>Priestexplained <\/strong>. \u201cHe has to find that perfect balance between keeping enough water in his body and eating in a way that keeps his muscles full, while at the same time getting rid of that water under his skin. If he finds that fine line where he\u2019s drier but doesn\u2019t lose volume, he can win the entire Olympia.\u201d<\/i><\/strong><\/small><\/p>\n

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Priest also fired back hard at critics who claim that Dauda isn\u2019t currently hard enough.<\/p>\n

\u201cPeople say, \u2018Oh, he\u2019s not hard enough.\u2019 Well, it\u2019s not the Olympia right now, for fuck\u2019s sake! It\u2019s on competition day. In a single week\u2014even in three days\u2014you can do a hell of a lot to your body. He definitely won\u2019t look like this at the Olympia, so shut up,\u201d<\/i> <\/strong>Priestsaid <\/strong>bluntly.<\/cite><\/small><\/p>\n

However, Olympia host Bob Cicherillo doesn\u2019t entirely agree with Priest. He stated that with the form he showed at the Europa Pro, Dauda wouldn\u2019t even make the top three in Las Vegas and will have to really take his foot off the gas to \u201cdehydrate\u201d in time.<\/p>\n

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Andrew Jacked as a dark horse?<\/h2>\n

Although all eyes are on the Dauda vs. Lunsford showdown, Lee Priest warns of another giant. According to him, Andrew Jacked looks dangerously good this year.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve seen his face, and he looks just like Skeletor (extremely gaunt and ripped, ed.). I\u2019d love to see it if everyone were only talking about Samson and Derek, and then Andrew stepped right into the middle and blew everyone away,\u201d<\/i><\/strong> Priest added.<\/cite><\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Dress Like Champions: The Winner\u2019s Mindset and the Official Mr. Olympia Collection<\/h2>\n

For those moments when you need to keep your muscles fully flushed with blood and warm during intense warm-up sets, or when you\u2019re simply looking for that perfect flow without unnecessary exposure, the NEBBIA x Olympia Muscle Cover T-shirt<\/a><\/b> will be your ultimate weapon. Its high-quality fabric will conceal your pump until exactly the right moment.<\/p>\n

If you prefer maximum freedom with every rep and want to let your hard-earned shoulders and arms stand out to the fullest, reach for the NEBBIA x Olympia Muscle Cover Tank Top<\/a><\/b>. Its perfect cut cleverly highlights the massive \u201cV\u201d shape of your torso\u2014which is what bodybuilding is all about.<\/p>\n

Complete your perfect gym outfit without compromise with the NEBBIA x Olympia Long-Sleeve T-Shirt<\/a><\/b>. Forget about restrictive and stiff materials\u2014this piece is designed to easily handle extreme training intensity and keep your muscles at the ideal working temperature. It provides total comfort while withstanding even the toughest conditions.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t wait until you see these unique pieces on everyone else. This is a strictly limited edition that, once sold out, will simply never be available again. Slip on your official Mr. Olympia apparel, switch to winner\u2019s mode, and show the iron who\u2019s boss before this exclusive drop slips away for good!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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