Bodybuilder Frank DeFeo Interviewed by Ben Tatar of CriticalBench.com - September 2008

CRITICAL BENCH: Critical Bench is here with the super strong bodybuilding superstar, Frank Defeo aka "Frank The Tank!" Frank, introduce yourself to Critical Bench!

Hi, my name is Frank DeFeo aka "Frank The Tank". I am 24 years old and have been into bodybuilding, power lifting and personal training for 11 years. I was introduced to "the gym" when I was 14 years old, which now I call "my home".

You might look at me and think, "God he must have only been into lifting his whole life!" Actually, I was into fishing and hunting before my bodybuilding career started. And yes, I'm a damn good sportsman! Wouldn't you think so?

The day I stepped foot in the gym I knew that this was something I wanted to not only do but something I would become. I was all about it. I started out power lifting, which took me into bodybuilding. I worked out hard every day and every night. Not long after, I had entered my first competition on July 28th 1999. And yes, I placed first! Placing 1st in the competition gave me goals and ambitions to hit the gym harder and harder until each goal was reached. I solely body build for no one else but myself.

CRITICAL BENCH: You have had quite the bodybuilding journey so far! What has been your favorite moment? What has been the craziest moment?

My favorite moment is a body building contest in L.A when I first got noticed.

My craziest moment is when I saw my face on the front cover of Men's Workout.



CRITICAL BENCH: Frank, what gym do you train at and what is it like?

I train and personal train at world gym in South Jersey. It's a hardcore atmosphere!

CRITICAL BENCH: Tell us about your diet and what are your favorite supplements?

For my diet and nutrition plan you can check out my web site www.frankdefeo.com

CRITICAL BENCH: Frank, tell us about your website!

Well my website is my personal website. There are several things on there that contributes to the body from, diet plans, exercises, pictures and biographies about me. There's a little bit of everything on there for everyone. I also offer diet plans, exercise plans, nutrition information, lifting advice and power lifting tips. It a great site all in all. Hope you enjoy it!

CRITICAL BENCH: Frank, give us your workout routine!

CHEST WORKOUT
Incline Press: 3 sets of 5 to 8 reps

Decline Press 3 sets of 5 to 8 reps

Incline Dumbbell

1st set: 6 to 10 reps

2nd set: 6 to 8 reps

3rd set: 3 to failure

Incline Flies 3 set of 8 to 12 reps

20 Push-Ups

30 minutes of Cardio

Protein shake right after workout

LEG WORKOUT
Squats - warm up sets with 135lbs and 225lbs

Then three working sets between 2 to 8 reps

Leg Press: 3 sets of 6 to 12 reps

Leg Curls: 3 sets of 6 to 12 reps

Hack Squat: 3 sets of 5 to 8 reps

Leg Extension: 4 sets of 8 to 12 reps

BACK WORKOUT
Dumbbell Rows: 3 sets of 8 to 12 reps

Lat Pull downs Wide Grip: 3 sets of 6 to 10 reps

Close Grip Lat Pull Down: 3 sets of 6 to 10 reps

Dead Lift: 2 warm up sets of 135lbs and 225lbs

Then 3 working sets with 315lbs for 10, 405lbs for 6 to 8 and 495lbs pounds for 2 to 5 reps

Calves: 3 sets of 12 to 20 reps

30 minutes of cardio

ARMS WORKOUT
Dumbbell Curls: 3 sets of 8 reps

Hammer Curls: 3 sets of 8 to 12 reps

Machine Curls: 3 sets of 8 to 12 reps

Preacher Curls: 2 sets of heavy weight 5 to 8 reps

ABS WORKOUT
Sit Ups: 3 sets of 20 reps

Leg Raise on Bench: 3 sets of 20-30 reps

CRITICAL BENCH: Very nice routine. We see that you train very hard. What are your future goals?

Right now I am bulking up and I might compete next year. I am going to try to put on more size on my arms and I will take it from there.

CRITICAL BENCH: For everyone reading this, Frank is on the verge of becoming 300lbs of shredded muscle and not one of those 185lbs muscular bodybuilders that you often see out there! Very nice Frank! Frank, what do you enjoy doing away from bodybuilding?

I enjoy fishing, hunting and a lot of outdoor activities.

CRITICAL BENCH: What is your favorite exercise and what is your least favorite?

My favorite exercise is sleeping and I dread abs.

CRITICAL BENCH: What motivates you to be the best you can be?

My huge fan base and my bitching wife.

CRITICAL BENCH: What is your favorite thing about yourself?

That I am an all round guy.

CRITICAL BENCH: What is your advice for the younger bodybuilder who looks up to you?

Life is a challenge. People shouldn't make up excuses for things they haven't done or things they want to do, but realize what they want to accomplish, get up and do it, for no one else but YOU! Don't say it, but do it. And when you do it, become it! It's the only way in life. Remember, life is only what you make it, so treat it like a game, and be CHALLENGED, so roll that dice, the next move is YOURS!

CRITICAL BENCH: How do you want to be remembered?

That I was a good guy, a great power lifter, bodybuilder, brother, son, husband and a Muscle God!!

CRITICAL BENCH: In closing who would you like to thank?

I would like to thank Critical Bench for giving me this opportunity, as well as my family, friends and most of all my fans! I am what I am because of them!

P.S. Be sure to check out my website: www.frankdefeo.com

To quote "George Halbert"...

About 4-5 years ago I was training close-grip low pin presses overhead against the rack with Arnold Classic winner Mike Francois. The bar was loaded to 315 which I proceeded to do one. Mike struggled to do one then proceeded to blast out about 8 more reps and I swear-every rep he did seemed to get easier and his muscles blew up like a balloon right in front of my eyes. I then loaded the bar to 350 and did one rep and mike tried and failed to do one. Why? My muscles were trained to lift maximal effort lifts and his muscles were trained to grow maximal size. Body builders train for the pump, power lifters train for maximum lifts. Most of my training is singles or speed work neither of which builds much muscle size but both build a great deal of strength".

To quote " Mike Witmer"

"I was in world's gym on Saturday and I had just finished 3 board presses, and was on to some close grip benches. There were some pro bodybuilders in there and he was a guest poser at the gym. He was going to guest pose for a bodybuilding show in FT. Myers. He had just received his pro card, wasn't a big name yet. But he was FREAKIN HUGE! He kept watching me and looking at me. He was training chest and tris. He walked up to me and said, "hey big man, can I do some close grips with ya?" I said sure! We went 225 for 8. Then I hit 315 for 5, he did it for 8. We then did 365, I did 5, he did 8. We then went 405, I hit 3, and he did 5. We then went 455. I did 3 easy reps and he barley did 1 and couldn't get rep number 2 off of his chest! It's the way they train! Bodybuilders don't have the same strength that powerlifters have".

You see, power lifters have to train differently than bodybuilders and all their training is geared towards a 1 rep max. Therefore, according to Lou Simmons, the Soviets, Russians, etc, etc, the main focus of the power lifter is to train the central nervous system, as bodybuilders put their priority on muscle hypertrophy, therefore the bodybuilder won't have the MAXIMUM EFFORT strength for a single that the top power lifter would have. Power lifters also use different techniques in the bench press and they have a purpose to get stronger throughout the range of motion. Power lifters who train the bench are using bands, boards, speed days, maximum effort days, etc. etc and these techniques allow the power lifter to get stronger for a 1 max rep. The power lifter also has more tendon strength (reps 1-3) than the bodybuilder since the bodybuilder is soo focused on hypertrophy and aesthetic appearance. As the bodybuilder might develop amazing slow twitch fibers, hypertrophy and the sarcoplasmic muscle fiber, they really need to train like the top RAW benching power lifters to be one of them, have their explosive power, tendon strength or even compete among them, which would take years for the top bodybuilders to do.

Yes Ronnie Coleman, etc, etc, trains through Diesel, but still he nor Jackson, etc, train to be the strongest of the strong...If they were to, you would discover that their appearance would go down dramatically! It's give to gain, bro, we have to make sacrifices to achieve different goals.... So if you want to see bodybuilders SUCCEED, as far as functional strength is concerned... The question shouldn't be "Who is the strongest for 1 rep", but who is the strongest for 10 reps... And then we would see a lot more bodybuilders doing strength shows. Else, they would be entering the IPF world bench championship, the WORLDS STRONGEST MAN, etc and they would be getting killed in this day.

Top Bodybuilders and Raw Bench Pressing

Many people have been asking me about how a Pro Bodybuilder would do in a RAW bench contest against the strongest power lifters in the world.. Names that come up include Greg Kovaks, Marcus Ruhl and Ronnie Coleman. I can see exactly why this question comes up. We have seen Ronnie Coleman dumbbell benching 200lbs for 10 easy reps and have heard about Ronnie benching 225 for 75 reps, which equals a 731 1 rep max in theory. As we know, theory doesn't always equal truth since we know that doing 225 for a load of reps involves mostly slow twitch fibers and doing 731 for 1 would include fast twitch fibers, and finally we know that slow twitch and fast twitch fibers work in opposite directions.

Then we hear Greg Kovaks at 410lbs incline bench pressing 700+ pounds. Then finally, we have Isaac Nessar, the man with the biggest muscular chest, measuring 74 1/2 inches claiming that he has benched 825. The bottom line is that with all these amazing claims the same question always enters our minds "How would these monster bodybuilders do against the strongest RAW benchers of the world and why aren't these mastodons in bodybuilding not hitting the world records in RAW bench competitions or even competing among even the powerlifters who are almost, but not quite at the top"?

Well, to answer the question, on external levels, many top lifters have constantly seen bodybuilders that can hit 505 for almost and more than 10 reps on the bench press, and then they get smashed by 600 for 1! See, Strength is different than rep power; bodybuilders don't have the Central Nervous System (CNS) training that power lifters have. My 750 bencher friend, Mike Witmer, saw a guy at world gym, that could sling 405 around for 10 easy warm up reps, but he couldn't bench 550! Bodybuilders have a certain make up of muscle that allows them to genetically get huge, and rep big weight, but central nervous system can pop a bigger one rep max! On the other hand, maybe the top RAW benchers in power lifting couldn't rep 405 as many times as the strongest bodybuilders, but again they have a higher 1 rep max.

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Name: Alain Petriz
Born: January 7th, 1957
Location: Talant, Dijon (France)
Height: 183cm (6' 0")
Weight: 103kg (227 lbs)
Years Bodybuilding: 17
Contact: alain@alainpetriz.com
Web Site: alainpetriz.com


Favorite Bodypart: Arms, Shoulders
Favorite Exercise: Squats, while at the beginning I hated him

I discovered bodybuilding by chance and very late in my life... After I had quit rugby, I felt the need to exercise. A friend of mine had just subscribed a gym membership. He asked me to go there with him and I did. I didn't quite like the idea to go to a gym. However that was my first time in a gym. I was 33 years old. My weight was 85 kilos (187 lbs.) and my height was 183 cm ( 6 feet). Believe me, I have never been really skinny. I must admit I was not very much impressed by the gym. I thought it was stupid to struggle with a barbell and two 10-kilo ( 22 lbs .) plates on the sides.
I am honest. I kept on for several months. Eventually, I bought a gym-set to work out in my basement. Lonesome and in my basement - that was the very starting of my career as a bodybuilder. I had no knowledge. I didn't read bodybuilding magazines. I had been training insanely for three years. I had not been following any special training program. My only goal was to acquire a noticeable size.

Later on I started to read bodybuilding magazines and got interested into any bodybuilding champion. I subscribed to a brand new gym in Dijon. It was the Athletic Gym and the owner was Jacky Biondi. The ambiance and the people were wonderful. There I started to work out hard and to diet properly.

One year later, Jacky began to talk me into entering for a regional competition. The idea had never crossed my mind before that day! He pressured me so much that he got me persuaded. So I got it started! Thanks to his advice I won my first competition at Macon in 1994. I was 37 years old! My height was always 183 cm ( 6 feet ) but now my weight was 83 kilos ( 183 lbs .)! Today I can barely realize what I was able to do and the results I got.

Contest History:

2005 - 4th place at the Grand Prix Pro Weider
2005 - 3rd place (finalist) at WPF Mr.Universe
2003 - 6th place (finalist) at WPF Mr.Universe
2002 - 4th place at the Grand Prix Pro Weider
2002 - Vice-Mr Universe in La Grande Motte
2002 - WPF European runner-up in Italy
2001 - Withdrawal from the Mr. Universe (injury).
2001 - Vice-Champion WPF of Europe in Gijon, Spain
2001 - French Champion APF/WPS Senior over 210 lbs
1999 - 1st - Final UFSH in Strasbourg, France. Senior HW
1997 - 5th - World Championship WABBA Senior HW
1997 - 1st - final of the French Champ. Senior HW
1996 - French Champion - Super Light HW at 195 lbs
1995 - 3rd place at the French Championship's finals
1995 - 2nd - French Championship's semi-finals
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1994 - 3rd place at the French Championship's semi-finals
1994 - Champion of Bourgogne
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Lee Priest

Name: Lee Andrew Priest McCutcheon
Born: July 6, 1972, Newcastle, Australia
Height: 5'4"
Off Season Weight: 230 Competition Weight: 203

Lee Priest was born to a "regular working-class family," as he puts it, and as he reached his teenage years, he began to dabble in rugby and karate. His grandfather, a former army wrestler, enrolled young Lee in the local police force's boys gymnastics club. The youngster had a habit of arriving before the gymnastics class started and -- being the adventurous lad he was -- working out with weights that were strewn around the secluded corner of the gym. This introduction to barbells and dumbbells occurred when Lee was 13.

Though he sported a lean and lithe physique that could never be described as skinny when he started, after only eight months of weight training, he had packed on impressive muscle size. In 1986, at the age of 14, he entered and won three local junior bodybuilding shows in quick succession against competitors three and four years older. Being onstage felt natural to him from the very first contest, and with that mind-set, he decided to "take this bodybuilding thing as far as I could." Initially, his family was a little wary of young Lee getting involved in the "weird" sport of bodybuilding, but they very quickly became supportive and have remained so ever since.

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A devoted reader of Flex and Muscle & Fitness, the teenager became enamored with the Austrian Oak. "Arnold became my idol," he says. As he progressed, Lee was increasingly drawn toward the freaky look, as embodied by pros like Tom Platz and Eddie Robinson. Lee's early 1994 resemblance to Platz, courtesy of his dyed blond hair, is dismissed as a coincidence, and the youngster has now reverted to his natural brown hue. In 1989, at the tender age of 17, Priest won the Mr. Australia title, the major one, not the teen division, and successfully defended it in 1990 and 1991. Too big for Australia, Priest jumped the island continent and took fourth in the lightweight division of the 1990 IFBB World Championships in Malaysia. The tiny terror then entered the 1991 World Championships in Poland as one of the precontest favorites, but in a major controversy, he failed the contest's drug test even though he had tested clean (twice!) prior to leaving Australia. Of that incident, Lee says candidly, "If I was on gear (drugs), I wouldn't have been in the lightweight (154-pound) class. I would have been at least 20 pounds heavier."

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The Priest of pump thus became suspended in a kind of career limbo in 1992. In April 1993, hungry for competition, he journeyed to the States and entered the Niagara Falls open amateur contest, which is staged in conjunction with the annual Niagara Falls Pro Invitational.

A few days before that contest, Lee was in Gold's Gym, Venice, hitting a few shots after a workout when he was spotted by NPC President Jim Manion. Perusing the 181 cut pounds distributed on Lee's 5'4" frame, the canny Manion exclaimed: "You should be a pro."

After a flurry of red tape, Priest was consequently registered as an IFBB pro on the morning of the 1993 Niagara Flass Pro Invitational, and he duly made his debut with an impressive ninth-place finish. Many observers of that show said he should have placed higher, but in the slow-burn manner that personifies his character, Priest in an interview. "As long as I'm in my best shape and continue making progress, I'm content to let the placings take care of themselves," he said humbly.

On July 1, 2000 he married Cathy LeFrancois, a female bodybuilder, from whom he has since separated. Recently he was engaged to popular fitness pro Adela Garcia Friedmansky.

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Full Name: Wong Ngai Hong
Nickname: The Beast From The East
Born: 4th April 1970, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Current Residence: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Profession: IFBB pro bodybuilder and gym owner
Best Bodyparts: Legs, Back
Favorite Exercise: Bench Press

Height: 5’ 9” (175 cm)
Off Season Weight: 220 lbs (100 kg)
Contest Weight: 240 lbs (110 kg)
Neck: 20”
Arms: 21”
Chest: 53” Waist: 31”
Thighs: 30”
Calves: 19.5”


I was born on 4th of April 1970 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. I am the youngest in a family of 10. Since a kid, I was always focused, determined, and athletic. I played all kinds of games in school.

I started bodybuilding at the age of 18 when I was in my high school track and field team. My body responded well and put on some 20 lbs in just 6 weeks of training. I was hooked and amazed by how fast my body responded and decided to become a bodybuilder instead. I have been training ever since.

After only 6 months of training, I entered my first bodybuilding competition and won the “junior” category. I was in quite a good condition considering that I did not know much about training and nutrition at that time.




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A few months later in August 1990, I went to school in Colorado State University in America. When I was in school, I learned a lot about bodybuilding. I started reading bodybuilding books and magazines about training and nutrition. I was only a recreational bodybuilder then, and went to a few local NPC competitions and saw a few pros as the guest posers. I never knew I had the genetics to become a pro until I saw them posed in person that night. I told myself I wanted to be a pro bodybuilder and make bodybuilding as my career.

I knew I had a long way to go before I could turn pro, so after I graduated with a Master’s degree in Human Nutrition in 1995, I came back to my native country, Malaysia and started to compete again. I wanted to be the best in Asia before setting foot in America again to earn my pro card. During that period when I was in Malaysia competing from 1995-1999, I also worked as a quality controller in a local food company.

In 4 years, I won most of the competitions in Asia including the prestigious IFBB Mr.Asia title in 1999. With the Mr.Asia title under my belt, I thought it was time to go back to America in 2000 to further my bodybuilding career (earn for an IFBB pro card).

Within 2 years after setting foot again in USA for the second time, I became a professional bodybuilder. This meant a lot to me as I was one of the very first Asians to turn pro in the IFBB. During that time, I was a personal trainer in New York City.

I competed a few times in pro competitions and did decently well before I decided to go back to Malaysia in March 2005 to venture into business. I opened my new fitness center in Kuala Lumpur on 1st of September 2005. Opening a new gym is one way I can educate and pass on my knowledge of what I have learned from my 15 years experience in the bodybuilding and fitness industry, Master’s of Science in Human Nutrition , and 4 years as a competitive bodybuilder in America.

Eventhough I am an entrepreneur now, I still have fire in me to compete professionally. I am far from reaching my full potential as a competitive bodybuilder. I know I have what it takes to be one of the best bodybuilders in the world.

There were many ups and downs in my bodybuilding career but I kept on believing in myself and refused to give up to get to where I am today. I am grateful that I can make a living doing what I love, BODYBUILDING.

Cheers and God bless!

Education: Master’s of Science in Human Nutrition from Colorado State University
Personal Traits: Determined, Focused and Friendly
Goals: To be a successful businessman and a great bodybuilder
Years In Bodybuilding: 17
Years In Competing: 16

Titles:
1. NPC Eastern USA (overall winner) 2002
2. NPC New York Metropolitan (Mr. New York City) overall winner 2002
3. IFBB Mr.Asia 1999
4. Mr.Malaysia 1996, 1999

Likes about Bodybuilding:
1. teaches us to be discipline which can be applied to different aspects in life
2. increases one’s self esteem
3. get to travel to different parts of the world and meeting new people while competing

Dislikes about Bodybuilding:
1. bodybuilders are stereotyped as being cocky and muscleheads
2. drugs abuse in the sport that leads to health problems and distented stomachs!
3. trash talking among bodybuilders

Proudest Moments:
1. when I earned my IFBB pro card
2. when I graduated with a M.Sc in Human Nutrition
3. when I opened my fitness center (F1 Fitness One)

Web Site: wonghong.net
Email: wong@wonghong.net

Sonny Schmidt

Name: Sonny Schmidt
Name on the birth record: Edmond Alten Schmidt
Born: Sept 19, 1953, New Zealand. Passed away Jan 25, 2004

Schmidt grew up on the small South Pacific island of Western Samoa. Eventually, he found his way to Australia, where he earned his pro card in 1989. He quickly distinguished himself on the IFBB circuit with his thick powerfully built musculature. The 5'10" 240-pound bodybuilder would compete in nearly 50 pro contests, his final appearance being the 1999 Masters Olympia, where he finished third. The highlight of his career was winning the '95 Masters O.
1999 Masters Olympia 3rd
1998 Arnold Masters 2nd
1997 Masters Olympia 2nd (40+)
1996 Masters Olympia 2nd
1995 Grand Prix Spain 7th
1995 Grand Prix Russia 7th
1995 Grand Prix Germany 5th
1995 Grand Prix France 7th
1995 Grand Prix Ukraine 7th
1995 Grand Prix England 7th
1995 Masters Olympia 1st
1995 Mr. Olympia 13th
1994 Grand Prix Italy 8th
1994 Mr. Olympia 10th
1994 Arnold Classic 10th
1994 Ironman Pro 6th
1994 Grand Prix France 10th
1994 Grand Prix England 11th
1994 Grand Prix Germany 8th
1994 Grand Prix Spain 7th
1993 Mr. Olympia 8th
1992 Pittsburgh Pro 2nd
1991 Finnish Grand Prix 6th
1991 Swiss Grand Prix 5th
1991 English Grand Prix 5th
1991 Spanish Grand Prix 3rd
1991 Italian Grand Prix 3rd
1991 Danish Grand Prix 2nd
1991 Night of Champions 2nd
1991 Niagara Falls Pro 2nd
1991 San Jose Pro 2nd


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Claude Groulx

Name: Claude Groulx
Born: June 24, 1962, Montreal, Canada
Height: 5'8"
Off Season Weight: 250 lbs
Competition Weight: 227 lbs

Claude Groulx started training when he was 20 years old. He went to the University of Quebec in Montreal (UQAM). He is fluent in French and English. Have one sister.
Lives in Miami, married to Nevine.
2003 Masters Olympia 1st
2003 G.N.C. Show of Strength 15th
2003 Amsterdam Grand Prix 9th
2003 Russian Grand Prix 8th
2003 British Grand Prix 8th
2003 Mr. Olympia 14th
2003 Rome Grand Prix 4th
2003 Australian 5th
2003 San Francisco 8th
2002 Amsterdam Grand Prix 5th
2002 British Grand Prix 5th
2002 Mr. Olympia 16th
2001 New Zeland Grand Prix 3rd
2001 British Grand Prix 13th
2001 Mr. Olympia 20th
2001 Hungarian Grand Prix 5th
2001 San Francisco Cup 5th
2000 Canada Pro Cup 4th
2000 Hungarian Grand Prix 5th
2000 Arnold Schwarzenegger Classic 9th
2000 Ironman Pro Invitational 7th
1999 Night of Champions 11th
1999 Toronto Pro Cup 4th
1998 Finland Grand Prix 7th
1998 German Grand Prix 7th
1998 Mr. Olympia 16th
1998 Night of Champions 8th
1998 Canada Pro Cup 5th
1998 San Francisco Pro 4th
1997 Night of Champions 6th
1997 Canada Pro Cup 4th
1996 San Jose Invitational 11th
1996 Ironman Pro Invitational 11th
1995 Niagra Falls Pro Cup 11th
1995 Canada Pro Cup 4th
1995 Night of Champions 11th

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Don Youngblood

Name: Don Youngblood
Born: April 7, 1954. Passes away May 8, 2005
Height: 5' 9"
Off Season Weight: 295 lbs
Competition Weight: 245 lbs

After 14 years of building his business, at age 34 Don Youngblood decided to allow himself some time to pursue a personnel hobby. He chose bodybuilding and took to it like a duck to water.

At an age when most Pro's are winding up their careers, Don was just beginning. In 1994 he won the Arkansas State Masters Bodybuilding Championship. In 1995 he won the Arkansas State Overall Bodybuilding Championship, then in August of 1995 he won the NPC Masters National Overall Bodybuilding Championship, were he received his Pro Status.

In 2001 he placed 2nd in the IFBB Masters Mr. Olympia being defeated by only 2 points. Don was 8 points ahead after beating Vince Taylor in the symmetry and muscularity round. Don was edged out in the posing round of competition by a narrow 2-point margin. The 2001 Masters Olympia was Dons first ever professional competition.
2002 Masters Olympia - 1st

2001 Masters Olympia - 2nd

1995 NPC Masters National - 1st

1995 ARK State Overall - 1st

1994 ARK State Masters - 1st

Rachel McLish Ms Olympia 1980, 1982

Name: Rachel McLish
Name on the birth record: Raquel Livia Elizondo
Born: June 21, 1955, Harlingen, Texas

Rachel McLish is a true queen of women's bodybuilding, the lady who literally put the sport on the map. Rachel defined bodybuilding, but she was bigger than the whole sport. She pushed the envelope as to what constituted the ultimate expression of beauty. It was Rachel's exquisite example that allowed the culture to move beyond the vulnerability of Marilyn Monroe and toward the kick-ass era of Lucy Lawless. "Empowerment" was only a word until Rachel McLish put the soul into it. Beauty and sensuality count for a lot, but Rachel's life also touches the heart in unexpected and deep ways. An architect of the future, she is also very much part of a better day the like of which we'll not see again.
Tenacity, discipline, commitment, dignity and integrity have made Rachel McLish an icon for female athletes of all types, not just bodybuilders.

She married John P. McLish on Feb. 3 1979. Rachel was 23 and John was 26 on their wedding date.

Married now to film producer Ron Samuels. They raise Doberman dogs. They have a doberman named Princess Olympia the First. Also had two Arabian horses.
Rachel McLish
Flex Appeal DVD
"Muscle & Curves"


Rachel has been in a few movies, includes:
Pumping Iron 2: The Women, Aces: Iron Eagle III, Ravenhawk

In a bodybuilding competitive career that lasted only four years, Rachel won the inaugural United States Bodybuilding Championships, and the first ever Ms. Olympia. She was in the movie 'Pumping Iron II'. In January 1999, Rachel was inducted into the Joe Weider's Bodybuilding Hall of Fame.
1984 Ms. Olympia - 2nd
1983 World Cup Caesars - 3rd
1982 Ms. Olympia - 1st
1982 Pro World - 1st
1981 Ms. Olympia - 2nd
1980 Ms. Olympia - 1st
1980 Frank Zane Invitational - 2nd
1980 United States Bodybuilding
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Kike Elomaa - Ms. Olympia 1981

Name: Kike Elomaa
Born: July 25, 1956, Finland


1983 Ms. Olympia - 5th
1983 Pro World - 2nd
1982 Ms. Olympia - 3rd
1981 Ms. Olympia - Winner
1981 World Games - Winner
1981 European Championships - Winner
1981 Finnish Championships - Winner


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Cory Everson Ms Olympia 1984 - 1989

Name: Cory Everson
Born: January 4, 1959; Racine, Wisconsin

Birth name is Corinna Inez Kneuer, took Jeff Everson's last name when they married on July 10, 1982. (they are now divorced). Raised in Wisconsin, USA. Attended the University of Wisconsin Madison, Cory started in track and field. Cory brought women's bodybuilding to national recognition, winning six consecutive Ms. Olympias. She has a television program on ESPN called 'Gotta Sweat'. Cory Is featured in five videos, named 'Aerobic ZGroove, Circuit Sculpt, Island Aerobic, Cardio Kick, and Step On It.' In January 1999, Cory was inducted into the Joe Weider's Bodybuilding Hall of Fame.

Kim Chizevsky Ms. Olympia 1996-1999

Name: Chizevsky, Kimberly Ann
Born: April 23, 1968, Mattoon, Illinois
Height: 5'8"

Kim raised in Decatur, Illinois. She is half-Italian. Her father was a football coach at Stephen Decatur High School, one time being drafted by the Los Angeles Rams. Went to Southern Illinois University, studying to be a paralegal. Kim is married to Chad Nicholls. They have a tiger-striped cat named Tigger. They currently live in Springfield, Missouri. In 2000, Kim is appearing in a movie titled 'The Cell' with Jennifer Lopez.

Kim Chizevsky skates to her fourth straight Ms. Olympia crown. She has an awesome physique and is very dedicated to the sport of bodybuilding. After many years of competing in the IFBB, she has finally gotten the recognition she deserves. She made the unexpected switch to fitness competitions a few years ago. We wish her success!

Valentina Chepiga Ms. Olympia 2000 (HW)

Name: Valentina Chepiga
Born: April 27th, 1962 in Kharkov, Ukraine

Valentina Chepiga was born April 27th, 1962 in Kharkov, Ukraine. She graduated from the College of Engineering and Building with a degree in Gas Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning. From 1979 until 1992 she worked as technician and was promoted to engineer while working for the Bureau. Chepiga started bodybuilding in 1988 because she wanted to create a more proportionately correct physique.

In 1992, after 4 years of being training, she decided to quit her engineering career and became a personal trainer. In 1993 she moved to Kiev and continued her work as a personal trainer. In 1999 she moved to the U.S. and settled in Seattle, WA. Upon now, she works in the Gold's Gym of Down Town Seattle as a personal trainer.

2002 Ms. Olympia - 2nd
2002 Ms. International - 1st (LW)
2001 Ms.Olympia - 4th
2000 Ms. Olympia -1st (HW)
2000 Jan Tana Pro Classic - 1st (MW)
1999 Ms. Olympia - 12th
1999 Jan Tana Pro Classic - 3rd
1998 Ms. Olympia - 12th
1997 IFBB World Championships - 1st
1997 IFBB Europe Championships - 1st
1988-1997 Ukrainian Championships - 1st

Andrulla Blanchette Ms. Olympia 2000 (LW)

Name: Andrulla Blanchette
Born: 29th July 1966, England

Andrulla started training with weights purely to supplement another sport (judo) at the middle of 1986. She works out at her own gym. It is a commercial gym and its very well equipped. Andrulla named 'Women's Physique World's' European Bodybuilder of the year for 1996.

Height: 5'2"
Present Offseason Weight: 150 lbs.
Last Contest Weight: 134.2 lbs
Biceps: 16.5"
Leg Press: 1100 lbs for reps
Incline Dumbbell Press: 100 lbs each
Biceps Curls: 175 lbs
Favourite Food: Grilled halibut with lemon squeezed on it.
Favourite Junk Food: Chinese cuisine, aromatic crispy duck, & pancakes, but she tends to eat a clean wholesome diet around the year.

2001 Ms Olympia - 2nd
2000 Ms Olympia - 1st(LW)
2000 Ms International - 2nd
1999 Ms Olympia - 7th
1999 Ms International - 5th
1998 Ms Olympia - 6th
1998 Ms International - 9th
1997 Ms Olympia - 7th
1996 Ms Olympia - 8th
1996 Ms International - 11th
1996 Grand Prix Slovakia - 3rd
1996 Grand Prix Prague - 3rd
1995 Jan Tana Pro Classic - 6th
1993 World Games - 1st
1993 European Championships - 1st
1992 World Amateur Championships - 3rd

Juliette Bergmann Ms. Olympia 2001

Name: Juillette Maria Suzanna Bergmann
Born: November 30, 1958, Vlaardingen, Netherlands (Holland)

Juliette's father is Indonesian and mother is Dutch. She finished school and studied financial management, journalism, aerobic and fitness training. When Juliette had started to compete as a professional her name was Juliette Meijer because she used her first husband's family name - Meijer. In 1985 she used her maiden name again having moved to Middelharnis where she still lives with her friend, sister and daughter Roxanne. Juliette owned a publishing company, travel agency and Ironman Gym. She does a lot of guest posing.

Juliette started training in 1981. She just wanted to lose weight and not at all to become a bodybuilder. But when she saw a bodybuilding contest in 1983 she decided that it is time. She did her first and second contest the end of that same year and won both shows. In 1984 Juliette placed second after Erica Mes and Ellen van Maris at the National Championship.
At the World Championships 1988 one hour before the show her drugs test showed positive. As she assured it was impossible but she did not pass.

In 2000, joined an act called the Circus Wonder, a group a five women with special talets, traveling to art shows performing, and Juliette is the ringmaster and the bodybuilder. Juliette works as an accountant and financial advisor for Intermag, a Dutch publishing house (2001).

2001 Ms. Olympia LW 1st & Overall
1989 World Pro 15th
1988 Ms. Olympia 13th
1988 Pro World disq.
1987 Ms. Olympia 9th
1987 Pro World 7th
1986 Ms. Olympia 6th
1986 Ms. International 2nd
1986 World Pro 1st
1985 Ms. Olympia 15th
Juliette Bergmann
Ms. Olympia
Meets the Challenge
Juliette Bergmann
Training with
Juliette (DVD)

Lenda Murray - Ms.Olympia 1990 - 1995, 2002, 2003

Name: Lenda Murray
Born: 1962

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Hailing a new era of bodybuilding excellence was the crowning of Ms. Olympia, Lenda Murray for the sixth consecutive year. Lenda comes back from a four year hiatus to win her 7th overall Ms. Olympia title and then she won her eighth Ms. Olympia at 2003.

Acclaimed as the finest female bodybuilder in the world, Murray exudes an unparalleled combination of beauty, shape, development and pure athletic achievement. She is one of the most popular and successful female bodybuilders in history!

Lenda married to Urel McGill. Graduated from Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo. Currently lives in Atlanta, Georgia.

2003 Ms. Olympia, IFBB - Winner
2002 Ms. Olympia, IFBB - Winner
1998 Ms. Olympia, IFBB - 2nd
1997 Ms. Olympia, IFBB - 2nd
1995 Ms. Olympia, IFBB - Winner
1994 Ms. Olympia, IFBB - Winner
1993 Ms. Olympia, IFBB - Winner
1992 Ms. Olympia, IFBB - Winner
1991 Ms. Olympia, IFBB - Winner
1990 Ms. Olympia, IFBB - Winner
1989 North American Championships - 1st
1989 North American Championships - 1st
2003 Ms. Olympia
Womens Events (DVD)
Lenda Murray
Ms. Olympia (DVD)

Yaxeni Oriquen - Ms.Olympia 2005

Name: Yaxeni Milagros Oriquen Perez
Born: September 3, 1966, Venezuela
Weight: 185pounds (off season) / 160pounds (contest)
Height: 5'7 Biceps: 17.5 Quads: 48 Calves: 20
I have 4 brothers and 4 sisters. Among my brothers and sisters, I am the youngest.

Background: Fitness Education, Theater, Modeling and a TV Actress.

In 1993 I won the Venezuelan Nationals, the Ibero American, The South American and the Central American Championships.

In 1993 I took my Procard IFBB and won overall championships in Puerto Rico; then I moved to the US.

Currently I work as a personal trainer at Iron Works in Miami Beach, Florida.

On my free time, I study English and spend a lot of time with my husband and my son. I am extremely organized, disciplined and strict. I have a temper sometimes.
2005 Ms Olympia
DVD


Yaxeni Oriquen
Latin Style DVD



I spend most of my time doing services for my Lord, I am evangelist. God Transformed my life, He gave me peace and joy. Through God I have learned to content myself no matter the circumstances. He is my strength. He gives strength to whoever needs him, just open your hearth and spirit and let him come to your life. Remember He died for us.

I would like to be a movie star, let's say a "Yaxeneger" (female Arnold Version).

Favorite colors - blue, white & black. Favorite food off season - sweets, cakes (prepared by myself), white rice, beans and steak.
2005 Ms. Olympia IFBB - Winner
2005 Ms. International - Overall, 1st
2004 Ms. Olympia - 3rd
2004 Ms. International - 2nd
2004 GNC Show Of Strength - 1st
2004 Night Of Champions - 1st
2003 Ms. Olympia - 3rd
2003 Ms. International - Overall, 1st
2002 Ms. Olympia - 4th
2002 GNC Show Of Strength Pro - 1st
2002 Ms. International - Overall, 1st
2001 Ms. Olympia - 3rd
2001 Women's Pro Extravaganza - 2nd
2001 Jan Tana Classic - 2nd
2001 Ms. International - 4th
2000 Ms. Olympia - 4th
2000 Ms. International - 8th
1999 Women's Pro Extravaganza - 3rd
1999 Ms. Olympia - 10th
1999 World Pro Championships - 6th
1999 Ms. International - 18th
1999 Jan Tana Pro Classic - 2nd
1998 Ms. Olympia - 10th
1998 Ms. International - 14th
1998 Jan Tana Pro Classic - 4th
1997 Jan Tana Pro Classic - 6th
1996 Jan Tana Pro Classic - 12th
1996 Grand Prix Slovakia - 8th
1996 Grand Prix Prague - 8th
1995 Jan Tana Pro Classic - 9th
1995 Grand Prix Prague - 5th
1994 Jan Tana Pro Classic - 10th
1994 Grand Prix Prague - 6th



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Iris Kyle - Ms.Olympia 2004, 2006

ame: Iris Kyle
Born: August 22, 1974, Benton Harbor, Michigan
Height: 5'6"


See All Ms Olympia Results

2008 Ms. Olympia - 1st
2007 Ms. Olympia - 1st
2006 Ms. Olympia - 1st
2005 Ms. Olympia - 2st
2004 Ms. Olympia HW & Overall - 1st
2004 Ms. International HW & Overall - 1st
2003 Ms. Olympia HW - 2nd
2002 GNC Show of Strength HW - 2nd
2002 Ms. Olympia Heavyweight - 2nd
2002 Ms. International HW - 2nd
2001 Ms. Olympia HW - 1st
2001 Ms. International HW - 2nd
2000 Ms. Olympia HW - 5th
2000 Ms. International HW - 3rd
1999 Pro World - 2nd
1999 Ms. Olympia - 4th
1999 Ms. International - 15th
1998 NPC USA HW - 1st
1997 NPC Nationals HW - 4th
1997 NPC USA HW - 3rd
1996 NPC USA HW - 2nd
1996 NPC California HW & Overall - 1st
2008 Ms Olympia
Women DVD
2007 Ms Olympia
Double DVD



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Samir Bannout - Mr. Olympia - 1983

Name: Samir Bannout
Born: Nov 7, 1955, Beirut, Lebanon
Nickname: The Lion of Lebanon.


Three months before Christmas 1983, Samir Bannout flexed his “decorated” lumbar region in Munich, West Germany, for the IFBB Mr. Olympia judges. Since then, the high definition found in a muscular lower back has been called a “Christmas tree”. Known as the “Lion of Lebanon” because of his birthplace (Beirut), Samir roared into America in 1974 and settled first in Detroit. In that city, he was crowned 1978 Mr. Michigan. In 1979, he won the Best in the World event and the light-heavyweight division of the IFBB World Amateur Champhips. The latter win bequeathed him an IFBB pro card, and he made his debut (also in 1979) at the Canada Pro Cup, by which time he had moved to Venice, California. Bannout’s IFBB pro career spanned 53 contests; his 11 attempts at the IFBB Mr. Olympia are a record among those who have won the title – as he did in 1983. His last win was the 1990 IFBB Pittsburgh Pro Invitational, and the final sighting of Samir in contest mode was at the 1996 IFBB Masters Olympia where he finished in sixth place. His pro career had endured for 17 years. The Lion always was and still is renowned as one of bodybuilding’s more entertaining characters. His ability to mix quotes with poses never left the industry’s writers disappointed. In 1997 Samir married Randa, a young lady from Lebanon. Today, Samir lives in Los Angeles with his wife and two children and pursues several business interests, including the marketing of a supplement company.
1996 Masters Olympia - 6th
1994 Grand Prix Spain - 12th
1994 Grand Prix Germany - 13th
1994 Grand Prix England - 15th
1993 San Jose Pro - 10th
1993 Ironman Pro - 13th
1989 Arnold Classic - 4th
1988 Mr. Olympia - 8th
1983 Mr. Olympia - 1st
1981 Mr. Olympia - 9th

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Frank Zane Mr. Olympia 1977 - 1979

Name: Frank Zane
Born: June 28, 1942, Kingston, Pennsylvania
Location: California, USA
Competition Weight: 180 lbs

Married Christine Harris in December 1967. Frank holds two bachelor's degrees and a master's in experimental psychology. Frank taught middle school math for 13 years before he and Christine established Zane Haven. In 1981, purchase Cary Grant's former estate in Palm Springs, and opened Zane Haven, which was a place where clients stayed, worked out, etc. In 1988, the format changed to the Zane Experience, where people came into town, and underwent an intensive three day program designed for their unique goals, and moved to La Mesa, California.

Frank has written many books, including "Fabulously Fit Forever" , "Zane Way to a Beautiful Body" , "Super Bodies in 12 Weeks" , "Mind, Body, Spirit" , and "Frank Zane's Personal Diary" (1997). Has a musical group called Zane, which released their first CD in 1997, containing 25 bodybuilding oriented song, all written by Frank. In 1998, created a new TV show with Cie Allman titled 'The Infinite Power Workout'. Over the year, Frank has close to 60 magazine covers. In January 1999, Frank was inducted into the Joe Weider's Bodybuilding Hall of Fame.
1983 Mr. Olympia 4th
1982 Mr. Olympia 2nd
1980 Mr. Olympia 3rd
1979 Mr. Olympia 1st
1978 Mr. Olympia 1st
1977 Mr. Olympia 1st
1976 Mr. Olympia 2nd
1985 Mr. Olympia 4th
1974 Mr. Olympia 2nd
1972 Mr. Olympia 4th
1972 Pro Mr. Universe Short 1st & Overall
1971 NABBA Pro Mr. Universe Short 1st
1970 Amateur Mr. Universe Winner
1968 Mr. Universe Short 1st & Overall
1968 IFBB Mr. America Medium 1st & Overall
1967 IFBB Mr. Universe Tall 3rd
1967 IFBB Mr. America Medium 1st
1966 IFBB Mr. America Medium 1st
1965 IFBB Mr. Universe Medium 1st
1965 Mr. Sunshine State 1st
1963 Mr. Keystone 2nd
1962 Mr. Keystone 1st
1961 Mr. Pennsylvania 17th



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Lee Haney - Mr. Olympia 1984-1991

ame: Lee Marvin Haney
Born: November 11, 1959, Spartanburg, South Carolina
Height: 5'11"
Current Residence: Atlanta, Georgia

Lee Haney has one older brother, and two younger sisters. Father was a truck driver, mother was a housewife. Religion is Southern Baptist. Excelled in football when he was a teenager. Went to Broom High School; then to Livingstone College in Salisbury, North Carolina where he accepted a scholarship to play football. Received a degree in Juvenile Corrections. Opened and owned two fitness centers by the time he was 21 years old. His gyms used to be called 'The Animal Kingdom', but now they are called Lee's World Class Fitness Centers. Met his wife Shirley at the age of six in second grade; and started his romantic relationship during the 9th grade. Has two children, Joshua and Olympia.
Mr. Haney is an educator and trainer and works with many world-class athletes. He has served as a member of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports since December 1998. Mr. Haney owns two fitness centers in Atlanta and has been recognized by the President's Council on Physical Fitness, the United States Sports Academy and the International Federation of Bodybuilding.
In 1994, Mr. Haney established Harvest House, a non-profit retreat facility for children on a forty-acre farm near Atlanta. Harvest House features nature tours, a petting zoo, and an eight-week summer camp for 12-15 year olds. Mr. Haney received a degree in youth counseling from Spartanburg Methodist College.
In January 1999, Lee was inducted into the Joe Weider's Bodybuilding Hall of Fame.
1991 Mr. Olympia 1st
1990 Mr. Olympia 1st
1989 Mr. Olympia 1st
1988 Mr. Olympia 1st
1987 Grand Prix Essen 1st
1987 Mr. Olympia 1st
1986 Mr. Olympia 1st
1985 Mr. Olympia 1st
1984 Mr. Olympia 1st
1983 Grand Prix Caesars 1st
1983 Grand Prix World 2nd
1983 Grand Prix Sweden 2nd
1983 Grand Prix Switzerland 3rd
1983 Mr. Olympia 3rd
1983 Night of Champions 1st
1983 Pro World 3rd
1982 Mr. Universe 1st
1982 NPC Nationals 1st HW & Overall
1982 NPC Junior Nationals Overall
1982 Atlantic USA 1st
1980 Mr. USA 4th HW
1979 AAU Teenage America 1st



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Dorian Yates Mr. Olympia 1992-1997

Name: Dorian Andrew Mientjez Yates
Born: April 19, 1962
Current Residence: Walmley, Sutton Coldfield, England
Nickname: The Shadow.

Height: 5'10" | Favorite Exercise: Bent-Over Rows
Off Season Weight: 290 lbs | Competition Weight: 265 lbs.
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Dorian was raised in Hurley, in rural Staffordshire, just outside of Birmingham, England. Dorian grew up on a farm, or 'small holdings', as they call it in England. His mother was a horse riding instructor. Dorian has a sister named Lisa (five years younger) who is a teacher, and buys and sells horses, and competes on horses (which she qualified once for the National Championships in England). At the age of 13, Dorian lost his father (from a heart attack, at 42 years old). Growing up, Dorian was not involved in any sports. He moved back to the city of Birmingham from the farm at age 14 with his mother and sister after his mother met another man (who also died before they married).

After this second tragedy, his mom went back to the country side, but Dorian stayed in the city (at 16 years old). He was in a gang in which he was considered a skin head, with a shaven head, steel toed boots; a cultural statement, not a racist statement. Dorian's music scene during the early years was the Clash, the Sex Pistols, PIL, etc. and on the weekends, he would go to the clubs to hang out. Dorian has lots of interesting job to pay the bills, including working in a slaughterhouse. Dorian was arrested at age 19, after a riot in which he was swept up by the police. Because of the arrest, and because England recognizes youth as being up to the age of 21, he was sentenced to six months at Whatton Youth Detention Center.
It was in here that Dorian started powerlifting and was noticed by a guard that he was very strong, and where Dorian got his new direction in life.

He started training at a gym, a small dark gym in the cellar, and at age 21, competed in his first contest. In 1987, Dorian tore a muscle in his hip, had an operation and took a year off. In 1987, one year after he has won the British Championships Heavyweight Division, Dorian purchased Temple Gym, located in England.

He currently lives in Walmley. Sutton Coldfield, England with his wife Debbie and his son Lewis. Debbie and Dorian were married on November 2, 1991.
Retired from bodybuilding in 1998. Dorian is considered the #1 bodybuilder of the 1990's winning six Mr. Olympias before retiring from bodybuilding in 1998.

Dorian has a few nicknames, including the famous 'Shadow'. He is also called the 'British Bulldog', and the 'Beast of Britain'. His nickname 'Shadow' comes because Dorian would come to the shows, win the shows, then disappear back into his own world, them come back, compete, win, and disappear again. The Shadow comes and goes. This nickname came from Peter McGough, currently the editor of Flex Magazine, but was working for a British publication in 1988.

Dorian likes wildlife and has been on several safaris. Dorian would like to work with kids, and combine that with work with wildlife once he is retired, perhaps a shelter with animals with a facility with kids. At home, the family has two boxer dogs names Conan and Samson. In 1998, Dorian joined a company called Chemical Warefare (now Chemical Nutrition), and in 1999, launched his own line of supplements called 'Dorian Yates Approved'.

Dexter Jackson - Mr. Olympia 2008

Name: Dexter Tyrone Jackson
Nickname: The Blade
Born: November 25, 1969, Jacksonville, Florida
Height: 5'6"
Contest Weight: (2008) 220 lbs | Off Season Weight: 245-255 lbs

Dexter "The Blade" Jackson is an IFBB professional bodybuilder and the 2008 Mr. Olympia bodybuilding champion. He has one of the most remarkable physiques the bodybuilding world has ever seen. He's managed to pack an insane amount of shredded mass onto his relatively small frame. Dexter's first NPC competition was the NPC Southern States Championship of 1992, where he took 3rd. He first competed in the Arnold Classic, Night of Champions, and Mr. Olympia contests in 1999, placing 7th, 3rd, and 9th, respectively. At the 2007 Mr. Olympia, Jackson placed 3rd, but many critics said he would not likely place any higher. On September 27, 2008, however, he defeated the reigning two-time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler to become the twelfth man to win that title, and only the second to have won it and the Arnold Classic title in the same year. Dexter has been featured in many fitness and bodybuilding articles, including being pictured on the cover of Muscular Development magazine. He currently lives in Jacksonville, Florida.

Official website: DexterJacksonShredded.com

Jay Cutler - Mr. Olympia 06, 07, 09

Name: Jay (Jason) Cutler
Born: August 3, 1973, Worcester, Massachusetts
Height: 5'9" | Arms: 22,5" | Thighs: 31" | Waist: 34"
Contest Weight: 265 lbs | Off Season Weight: 310 lbs


Jay Cutler grew up on a farm in Sterling, Massachusetts. Jay was born the youngest of seven, 3 brothers and 3 sisters. Nicknamed 'The Ultimate Beef'. Jay Cutler is the CEO of Vartan Enterprises. Married Kerry Courtemanche on July 9, 1998. In 1999, moved from Spencer, Mass to Aliso Viejo, California.

Official website: JayCutler.com

Yumon Eaton

Name: Yumon Eaton
Born: December 31, 1986
Height: 5'8"
Weight: 205

I have always been interested in sports, football especially. As a child I was always too small and fragile to play though. My mother feared that I would get hurt. When I got in high school and I was able to make a few decisions on my own, however, I decided to join the football team.

After my first year I was told by my coach that he would be moving me from cornerback to running back. I knew that I would need to gain some weight if I were to play running back at the varsity level, since I only weighed about 115lbs. I tried eating and various weight gaining plans, but nothing seemed to work. I have always had a super-fast metabolism, so eating alone wasn't going to get it. I knew what I needed to do, so I turned to weight training.

Training:

Monday - Chest & Triceps
Tuesday - Back & Biceps
Wed - Off
Thursday - Shoulders & Traps
Friday - Legs

Ken 'Flex' Wheeler

Name: Ken (Kenneth) Wheeler
Born: August 23, 1965, Fresno, California
Height: 5'9"
Off Season Weight: 247 Competition Weight: 232

Flex Wheeler began training as a teenager, initially with martial arts in mind. However his natural development persuaded him to pursue bodybuilding. Despite this he is on record as regarding himself as a "martial artist first, a bodybuilder second." It also accounts for his remarkable flexibility in a physique so large. Even so, he has been described by Arnold Schwarzenegger as one of the greatest bodybuilders he ever saw.

Markus Ruhl

Name: Markus Ruhl
Born: February 22, 1972, Germany
Height: 5'11
Off Season Weight: 330 Competition Weight: 285
Web Site: markus-ruehl.de

I started working out at the age of nineteen weighing in at 140 lbs without being ambitious with regard to a professional career. After four years of consistent and intense workouts I felt the decision to participate in the Newcomer Championship 1994 in Hessen, Germany. Unfortunately I hurt my shoulder, so that I was unable to compete. Accordingly I had to delay my first competition.

In 1995 after having recovered from my shoulder injury, I competed in the Bachgau Cup in Babenhausen weighing in at 243 lbs and won the heavyweight and overall title. One week later I received 2nd place at the Grosser Preis von Hessen. In 1997 after 7 years of hard workouts, I won the Hessen Championships and one week later also the German Nationals.

Being the first german bodybuilder ever, who received his pro card immediately after his victory at the Nationals, I competed in the German Pro Grand Prix in Offenbach, Germany. Although I was able again to make improvements in terms of my overall physique, I could literally see that I still lacked in refinement and muscle maturity in comparison to the world's leading men. It was crystal clear, that in addition to the nessecary improvements I would have to make regarding refinement and muscle maturity, I would also need an additional 10-15 lbs of lean muscle mass in order to achieve the competitive state, that enables me to become established in the world's pro elite. Incidentially, I placed 10th, weighing in at 258 lbs.

Eddie Robinson

In my life I have been blessed as an athlete, husband, and father of two precious children, Cara & Seth.
My career as an athlete started at a young age, as a teenager I played football and boxed at the Golden Gloves in Akron Ohio. In 1982, I moved to Florida and got involved in bodybuilding and power lifting which became my true love. As a teenager I was able to accomplish winning just about every bodybuilding and powerlifting meet in the state of Florida. My career took off like a rocket in 1986 when I took a world record in the bench press at 5'8 and 220 pounds; I had pressed 575 and 610 pounds ranking me number one in the world. At that time I had channelled my strength to pursue a career in bodybuilding. Winning the Mr. Florida, Mr. America, and Mr. USA titles gave me professional recognition as one of the greatest pro bodybuilders and powerlifters in the world.
Eddie's official site eddierobinson.org Pictures, posters, video of Eddie Robinson


Having competed as a professional bodybuilder for twelve years I decided to retire in 2001 giving up my pro status as an IFBB pro athlete and moving on to what God has in store for me next. I have been blessed in my career accomplishing seventy-five national and international magazine covers, 226 articles & advertisements along with numerous endorsements. The highlights of my career have been working with Arnold Schwarzenegger, being featured doing a series of photos for his bodybuilding encyclopaedia along with competing in the Arnold Classic.
I was also honored to have the privilege to work with Vince & Linda McMahon endorsing ICO/PRO, and competing in the WBF, one of the highlights of my life. And last but not least Mr. Joe Weider.aka (The Master Blaster), I owe a lot to this man for taking me under his belt for the last twelve years, and for having faith in me as a pro athlete & contracting me for most of my professional career.

I am honored, and always will be for being an endorser of Muscle & Fitness, Flex, and Weider Nutrition.

Blake Berkhout

Name: Blake Berkhout
Nickname: Berks, Berkcules, Ed
Born: December 3rd, 1986 Height: 6'2"
Competitive Weight: 200
Off-Season Weight: 205-210



Blake Berkhout played competitive hockey for years up to Junior A. Begun competing in 2005 at FAME Halloween Mayhem.

Interview by FAME:

How did you get started in the fitness industry?

Was found by a NY agency online and made the trip out to NY where I found I was recieving amazing feedback so decided to pursue it.

What do you feel is your biggest accomplishment?

Overcoming a hockey career ending injury and improving my physique to turn my career goals towards modeling/ competing and acting.

What are your long-term goals?

Yes, as well as being a full time student.

How do you motivate yourself to stay in shape?

The love for working out keeps me going as well as the results.

What tips would you give to someone who wanted to get into the fitness modeling (or fitness competition)?
Give it a shot, who knows where it can take you as long as you enjoy it, run with it.

What has it meant to you competing with WNSO/FAME?
I competed in FAME Halloween Mayhem finishing 3rd in the Junior division and 9th in the Fitness Model Search. Being in my first competition my goal was just to have FUN and make it a good learning experience and it definately was both. It halped boost my confidence and push me to train to compete again. I plan to compete in FAME Halloween Mayhem again in 2006 and win the junior division as well as make a good run at the fitness model search. From there, i will attend the following world event.

The Pro's and Con's of a Huge Bodybuilder

A Huge Bodybuilder is a person who builds his muscles purposely using different techniques and whilst they can win at events just by being big, it is not the only factor that judges look out for in bodybuilding competitions. This maybe due to huge bodybuilders not having the defined muscles that judges look for in sporting events so being a huge bodybuilder does not guarantee the prize at all.


The Plus Points

There are several pluses to being a huge bodybuilder and these include having the strength to do what you want to do. Being big definitely has its advantages (scaring people is certainly one of these)! Many people have a healthy respect for bigger people which is probably why there are a lot of people who wish to be bigger than what they are. A huge bodybuilder does not have to enter contests and events to earn the respect of people. The size alone can give them a tons of respect from others. Of course, size should not matter when it comes to respect but it seems that it does when it comes to people.

However, being a huge bodybuilder will most likely earn you the prizes in some competitions at some time as well defined muscles are what usually win at these kinds of contests. Being a huge one also gives one the confidence when it comes to sports.