Shaun Clarida 14 days before 212 Olympia 2023! Is he going for another win?

Shaun Clarida raises the bar as high as possible as he completes preparations for another title defence. In a recent Instagram post shared by his coach Matt Jansen, Clarida showed his form less than two weeks before the Mr. Olympia 2023 competition.

During August, Clarida presented his plan with Bob Cicherill in a YouTube video, explaining why he would not prioritize size over fitness during his preparation. Although Clarida doesn't have any of the advantages associated with a tall physique, he compensates with tremendous strength, dense musculature and dry conditioning. Dubbed a "mini Ronnie Coleman" year after year, the strongman continues to prove what is possible.

If I won the Olympia at 170-180lbs, why change that?" Shaun Clarida on his upcoming title defense

In addition to talking about his ambitions, Clarida also touched on the growing threats in his division, such as Keone Pearson, who recently won gold at 212 at Texas Pro 2023

"I'm waiting to hear from him three times," Shaun Clarida said.

"It's a new competition this year, right? We're seeing shots of your buddy Keone in there. Looks like he's got his head on straight. That kid is trouble," said Bob Cicherillo.

"Listen, I respect every guy on the stage, they all belong there, right? I'm just focusing on me. He's been great. He was actually here last night," said Shaun Clarida.

"My goal and my vision is just to fast forward, get that three and wrap it up."

Clarida plans to step on the podium in the 170-180 pound range and stressed that he won't prioritize size over fitness this season.

"I'm around two hundred pounds," Clarida said, "That's right. If I won the Olympia with a weight around 170-180, why change it? I'll be better, I'll probably be a little sharper, these things can always be improved. As far as getting bigger, I don't necessarily need that."

"When you come in with razor-sharp conditioning, that's usually the difference at Olympia; that's just smart planning," Bob Cicherillo said.

"When I talked to some of the judges last year after I left the Olympia stage, they literally told me, 'Don't change anything.' So when they told me that if those judges are the ones who judged me and gave me that first place, I'm going to listen to everything they say."

"Like you say, if it's not broken, why should I fix it," Clarida said, "I'm just going to focus on winning. I don't worry about losing, I focus on winning."

And in the photo below you can see Shaun Clarida's current form less than 14 days before the Olympia. What do you think, can Clarida win another title and defend the previous two?

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Source:fitnessvolt.com