I think his posing helped too made the back look even bigger

Absolutely, his back sweep and thickness were insane really set him apart.

No doubt that back made the difference in the comparison rounds

If you ask me the back & legs combo is what won it for him

Crazy vascularity and definition not just mass but quality muscle

That rear double bicep hit the judges like a ton of bricks

It’s a classic example of why details matter more than sheer size

Even under stage lights his back separation stood out from the rest

🔥🤩

The width vs thickness was perfect

If someone else had similar legs but inferior back it would’ve been close

I think his back alone scored more than most people’s entire upper halves

Back and hamstrings combo always impresses judges Derek nailed it.