The hype surrounding Slovakian mass monster Michal Krizo continues to grow and bodybuilding legend Jay Cutler is the last to notice. In a recent video, Cutler got his first look at Krizo and thinks the giant bodybuilder will shake up the open class sooner rather than later.
Krizo’s muscle mass and large size are some of his greatest attributes as a bodybuilder. He used those qualities to find success in the IFBB Elite Pro League in recent years. Krizo won the title in the Arnold Classic Europe Elite Pro 2021 to show. Furthermore, she collected another gold trophy after winning the Mr Universe Contest Last October.
Earlier this month, Michal Krizo kicked off his 2022 Olympia campaign by switch from IFBB Elite Pro League to NPC. His intention is to win his Pro Card on the NPC first, before winning a contest in the IFBB Pro League. Once those lofty goals are in the rearview mirror, his plan is to storm the Olympia stage and win the prestigious show on his first try.
Cutler, a four-time Mr. Olympia winner, recently had the opportunity to visit Krizo after the Open class competitor flew to the United States to ease the transition from the NPC. Given his knack for the sport’s finer details, Cutler’s opinion weighs heavily in the bodybuilding community. After taking a “first look” at Krizo, the former Mr. Olympia had a stern warning for the rest of the Men’s Open landscape.
Jay Cutler’s first impressions of Michal Krizo’s physique
In a recent YouTube video, the bodybuilding legend gave his immediate reaction to Michal Krizo’s physique after he struck a couple of mandatory poses.
After exchanging pleasantries, Cutler asked Krizo when he planned to come to the IFBB Pro League.
“So when are you coming?” jay cutler Michael Krizo asked.
“After the Prague Pro.” Krizo replied.
According to Cutler, if Krizo can maintain his form and structure, he’s “going to upset a lot of people” in the men’s Open division. Additionally, Cutler praised Michal for his impressive shoulder stretch marks and the fact that he looks so big and fit so far from 2022 Mr. Olympia.
“He’s going to upset a lot of people, especially looking so good so far away. Awesome. He looks great. Round. Detailed. He is good with this shot [side triceps], lots of stretch marks here, which a lot of guys don’t have. Lots of details.” Cutler shared.
Fellow Slovak bodybuilder Adela Ondrejovicova also recently switched to NPC. Ondrejovicova quickly impressed in her new league by winning her Pro Card. With her recent success, she had the opportunity to compete against other IFBB professionals.
Adela took her talent to the 2022 Finland Pro last weekend and won the show, securing her invitation to compete at Olympia later this year. Ondrejovicova and Krizo are mentored by the same coach, so many fans expect a lot from him given his teammate’s ability to make a successful transition.
With big shoes to fill, Krizo recently met with decorated bodybuilder and trainer Milos “The Mind” Sarcev. Milos was very impressed with the rising bodybuilder and highlighted that Krizo is ‘100% committed to making an impact in our federation’ in the coming months. In addition, the up-and-comer also visited the East Coast mecca of bodybuilding, the Bev Francis Powerhouse Gym, located in Syosset, New York.
Cutler isn’t the only veteran surprised by Krizo’s potential. 1983 Mr. Olympia Samir Bannout named Krizo as one of nick walkerThe biggest threats of. He believes that the native Slovak has a V-taper and larger arms, which are some of Walker’s most notable strengths as a competitor. Speaking of Olympia 2022, Bannout said that if Krizo comes through, he “guarantees that he’ll be in the top three.”
Despite competing in the IFBB Elite Pro League for most of his career, Krizo and “The Mutant” have a history. After Walker won the 2021 Arnold Classic title, Krizo criticized his show-winning physique. He added that Walker lacked symmetry in his build and explained that size isn’t everything during competition. However, over time, Krizo retracted his statement about Walker.
Check out the full video below:
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Cutler understands elite talent when he sees it. After getting a first look at Krizo’s imposing build, Cutler is convinced he’ll upset a lot of people when he hits the biggest stage in bodybuilding.
