This is the result of sacrifice and dedication...Bravo!
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Monday, December 5, 2011
Bodybuilding Evolution - How Has it Changed?
Has bodybuilding and weight lifting changed over the years? Take one look at performers from fifteen years ago, and the question becomes laughable. Athletes in sports from baseball to football - to even golf - are bigger, stronger, and faster than their mentors ever could have hoped to be. But one area specifically takes the cake, and that's in bodybuilding.
Today's competitors have muscles that are much bigger, more defined, and more symmetrical. Advancement in training techniques and what to eat - nutrition - have given today's strongmen a shape and physique that many thought not even possible a decade ago.
It's still difficult. It still takes patience, dedication, and determination. But now, with so many how-to books and courses (usually written and given by former builders and experts), it's not something that's out of reach for ANYbody, and it's much, much easier.
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| Heath, Coleman and Cutler |
Go into a gym and look at all the machines designed for a specific group of muscles, created to isolate them. It's staggering, and in no way did the fathers of the sport have access to such creations. Many of them relied on soreness and doctors to tell them what was going on when they did certain lifts. We live in a great time to be a serious weight lifter.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Paul_A_Buchanan
Monday, November 7, 2011
PHIL HEATH "The Gift" 2011 Mr Olympia Champion
BY PHILLIP HEATH
BASIC INFO:
Full Name: Phillip Jerrod Heath
Born: December 18, 1979, Seattle, WA
Height: 5’9"
Competition Weight: 240 lbs
Off-Season Weight: 275 lbs
Residence: Arvada, CO
STATS:
Arms: 22
Legs: 32
Calves: 20
Neck: 18.5
Waist: 29
CONTEST HISTORY:
’03 NPC Northern Colorado – 1st
Men’s Novice & Open Overall Champ
’03 NPC Colorado State – 1st Men’s Light-Heavyweight
’04 NPC Colorado State – 1st Men’s Heavyweight & Overall Champ
’05 NPC Junior Nationals – 1st Men’s Heavyweight & Overall Champ
’05 NPC USA’s – 1st Men’s Heavyweight & Overall Champ * (Awarded Pro Card)
’06 IFBB Colorado Pro Show – 1st
’06 IFBB New York Pro – 1st
'07 IFBB Arnold Classic - 5th
'08 IFBB Ironman Pro - 1st
'08 IFBB Arnold Classic - Runner-up
'08 IFBB Mr. Olympia - 3rd
'09 IFBB Mr. Olympia - 5th
'10 IFBB Arnold Classic - 2nd
'10 IFBB Mr. Olympia - 2nd
'11 IFBB Mr. Olympia - 1st Place
Prior To Bodybuilding, I participated on the University of Denver (Div.1-A) Men’s Basketball team (1998-2002) as a point/shooting guard for the Pioneer’s. This experience there taught me many key lessons such as hard work ethic, self-discipline, respect for others, humility and accountability. I found that even though my collegiate career wasn’t as successful as my high school career, I could still achieve greatness through the many lessons I learned. Being a basketball player was every kid’s dream growing up in my neighborhood and I happened to love it too. I enjoyed practicing for hours on end and because of that, I became better and better. I was rewarded for my hard work and discipline for basketball and academically by DU in being awarded a full student-athletic scholarship.
After my basketball career was over, I continued to train, but now with new guys who in fact where into bodybuilding. I never thought of myself as a bodybuilder, but did see myself quite muscular for a ‘hoopster’, so I gave it a try. I changed my whole workout program from basketball prep, to hardcore training. I actually liked training like this because of my new friends being so competitive. I immediately saw the correlation of hard work and discipline between these two sports, which made me extremely interested in the sport of bodybuilding. I soon learned the mechanics of training like a bodybuilder and loved seeing the pumps in my arms, legs, chest. My friends took notice also, which made me want more. They would push me to new limits every workout which I loved because of the new comraderie I had which was quite similar to the rapport I had with my basketball teammates.
Also, my eating habits took a dramatic turn too, from eating only 3 times, to now 6 to 7 times per day. I new I loved this sport when I would watch bodybuilding events in person or on television, mesmerized by the level of muscularity, balance, symmetry and conditioning.
I started training for my first contest (NPC Northern CO. 2003) on October 8, 2002. I purchased a digital camera and took my very own pre-contest photographs. I continued to do this because it allowed me to view my physique and make adjustments in my training according to my shape and proportion. I felt that the pictures would never lie and they would keep me motivated into being a better bodybuilder day after day. I started out at 185lbs and grew into a 215lbs machine with 6% bodyfat which I found amazing, but achieveable because of my family’s genetics. I competed at the ‘Northern’ as a 192lbs light-heavyweight. I couldn’t believe the sacrifice I had to go through in order to achieve this level of shape and conditioning. I took my novice and open classes, winning the overall men’s title. After that huge win, I was hooked and began training harder and eating smarter.
I competed 8 weeks later at the NPC Colorado State show again as a light-heavy, weighing 196. I competed against many strong competitors and I was honored with straight 1st’s. However, I didn’t win the overall that year, I learned that I must take this sport a lot more serious because I totally relied on my genetics and that cost me to lose by 1 point. Once I enlisted myself into a hardcore gym, I began having a better focus on training. I began to grow and grow and grow gradually throughout the later part of ’03. I had my eyes set on the NPC Junior Nationals, but failed to enter before the deadline. Again, I was reminded that I must take this sport more seriously, just as I did with basketball. I then entered the NPC Colorado State show and took the Mr. Colorado title, competing as a 200lbs heavyweight. I continued to train and that following year entered the NPC Junior Nationals and took the overall there too.
I was on a roll, I couldn’t believe it. On June 20th, I signed with Weider Health and Fitness, which was a true blessing to me thanks to Jay Cutler and Peter McGough. Now with all of these shows under my belt, I felt it was necessary to compete for my pro-card at USA’s. I went up against some of the best physiques in the country and I was very nervous. I knew that by keeping my faith along with my friends being close by, I would manage to take care of business. I spoke with my mentor/big-brother Jay Cutler and Peter McGough, along with others to keep focus on the show and proving to myself and the world that I am coming with my best package. I later that week, I won the USA’s, weighing in at 215lbs and taking overall honors. I was so excited that I didn’t know what to do.
Now, as an IFBB pro, I intend on representing the sport of bodybuilding in a way that many people can relate to and in a way that mainstream society will respect. I hope to be one the greatest of all-time, but even if I fall short of that dream, I want to have as much fun as I possibly can because of one’s career in bodybuilding being so short. I will continue to bring my best package to every contest and also stay humble and personable.
Article Source: http://www.phillipheath.com/
BASIC INFO:
Full Name: Phillip Jerrod Heath
Born: December 18, 1979, Seattle, WA
Height: 5’9"
Competition Weight: 240 lbs
Off-Season Weight: 275 lbs
Residence: Arvada, CO
STATS:
Arms: 22
Legs: 32
Calves: 20
Neck: 18.5
Waist: 29
CONTEST HISTORY:
’03 NPC Northern Colorado – 1st
Men’s Novice & Open Overall Champ
’03 NPC Colorado State – 1st Men’s Light-Heavyweight
’04 NPC Colorado State – 1st Men’s Heavyweight & Overall Champ
’05 NPC Junior Nationals – 1st Men’s Heavyweight & Overall Champ
’05 NPC USA’s – 1st Men’s Heavyweight & Overall Champ * (Awarded Pro Card)
’06 IFBB Colorado Pro Show – 1st
’06 IFBB New York Pro – 1st
'07 IFBB Arnold Classic - 5th
'08 IFBB Ironman Pro - 1st
'08 IFBB Arnold Classic - Runner-up
'08 IFBB Mr. Olympia - 3rd
'09 IFBB Mr. Olympia - 5th
'10 IFBB Arnold Classic - 2nd
'10 IFBB Mr. Olympia - 2nd
'11 IFBB Mr. Olympia - 1st Place
Prior To Bodybuilding, I participated on the University of Denver (Div.1-A) Men’s Basketball team (1998-2002) as a point/shooting guard for the Pioneer’s. This experience there taught me many key lessons such as hard work ethic, self-discipline, respect for others, humility and accountability. I found that even though my collegiate career wasn’t as successful as my high school career, I could still achieve greatness through the many lessons I learned. Being a basketball player was every kid’s dream growing up in my neighborhood and I happened to love it too. I enjoyed practicing for hours on end and because of that, I became better and better. I was rewarded for my hard work and discipline for basketball and academically by DU in being awarded a full student-athletic scholarship.
After my basketball career was over, I continued to train, but now with new guys who in fact where into bodybuilding. I never thought of myself as a bodybuilder, but did see myself quite muscular for a ‘hoopster’, so I gave it a try. I changed my whole workout program from basketball prep, to hardcore training. I actually liked training like this because of my new friends being so competitive. I immediately saw the correlation of hard work and discipline between these two sports, which made me extremely interested in the sport of bodybuilding. I soon learned the mechanics of training like a bodybuilder and loved seeing the pumps in my arms, legs, chest. My friends took notice also, which made me want more. They would push me to new limits every workout which I loved because of the new comraderie I had which was quite similar to the rapport I had with my basketball teammates.
Also, my eating habits took a dramatic turn too, from eating only 3 times, to now 6 to 7 times per day. I new I loved this sport when I would watch bodybuilding events in person or on television, mesmerized by the level of muscularity, balance, symmetry and conditioning.
I started training for my first contest (NPC Northern CO. 2003) on October 8, 2002. I purchased a digital camera and took my very own pre-contest photographs. I continued to do this because it allowed me to view my physique and make adjustments in my training according to my shape and proportion. I felt that the pictures would never lie and they would keep me motivated into being a better bodybuilder day after day. I started out at 185lbs and grew into a 215lbs machine with 6% bodyfat which I found amazing, but achieveable because of my family’s genetics. I competed at the ‘Northern’ as a 192lbs light-heavyweight. I couldn’t believe the sacrifice I had to go through in order to achieve this level of shape and conditioning. I took my novice and open classes, winning the overall men’s title. After that huge win, I was hooked and began training harder and eating smarter.
I competed 8 weeks later at the NPC Colorado State show again as a light-heavy, weighing 196. I competed against many strong competitors and I was honored with straight 1st’s. However, I didn’t win the overall that year, I learned that I must take this sport a lot more serious because I totally relied on my genetics and that cost me to lose by 1 point. Once I enlisted myself into a hardcore gym, I began having a better focus on training. I began to grow and grow and grow gradually throughout the later part of ’03. I had my eyes set on the NPC Junior Nationals, but failed to enter before the deadline. Again, I was reminded that I must take this sport more seriously, just as I did with basketball. I then entered the NPC Colorado State show and took the Mr. Colorado title, competing as a 200lbs heavyweight. I continued to train and that following year entered the NPC Junior Nationals and took the overall there too.
I was on a roll, I couldn’t believe it. On June 20th, I signed with Weider Health and Fitness, which was a true blessing to me thanks to Jay Cutler and Peter McGough. Now with all of these shows under my belt, I felt it was necessary to compete for my pro-card at USA’s. I went up against some of the best physiques in the country and I was very nervous. I knew that by keeping my faith along with my friends being close by, I would manage to take care of business. I spoke with my mentor/big-brother Jay Cutler and Peter McGough, along with others to keep focus on the show and proving to myself and the world that I am coming with my best package. I later that week, I won the USA’s, weighing in at 215lbs and taking overall honors. I was so excited that I didn’t know what to do.
Now, as an IFBB pro, I intend on representing the sport of bodybuilding in a way that many people can relate to and in a way that mainstream society will respect. I hope to be one the greatest of all-time, but even if I fall short of that dream, I want to have as much fun as I possibly can because of one’s career in bodybuilding being so short. I will continue to bring my best package to every contest and also stay humble and personable.
Article Source: http://www.phillipheath.com/
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Ronnie Coleman - Top of His Class
wins as a professional bodybuilder, Coleman holds the record for most wins as an IFBB professional with 26. He broke the previous record (held by Vince Taylor at 22 wins) in Moscow on November 5, 2004.Coleman graduated cum... laude from Grambling State University (GSU) in 1986 with a B.S degree in accounting[citation needed]. While attending Grambling State University Coleman also played football as a middle linebacker with the GSU Tigers under famous coach Eddie Robinson.
After the training for the upcoming event of Mr. Texas, Coleman won first place in both the heavy weight and overall categories. He also defeated the man that trained him, Dobson. Also in 1990 not only did Coleman take the title of Mr. Texas but he also took titles in that years National Physique Committee (NPC) Texas Championships.
In 1991 Coleman also won what is probably considered one of the most prestigious competitions in amateur bodybuilding, Mr. Universe. This victory qualified him to enter the professional contest sponsored by the IFBB, the sport's largest sanctioning body.
Coleman won his first competition as a professional—the Canada Pro Cup in 1995. The following year he won the contest again. Followed by a first place win in 1997, The Russian Grand Prix. Coleman's success as a professional bodybuilder has led to many product endorsements and other opportunities in his career.
When working out, Coleman prefers to use free weights rather than machines in order to maximize his flexibility and range of motion. He lifts weights six days per week.
Coleman supports the Inner City Games, an organization that California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger co-founded in 1991. He was the recipient of the 2001 Admiral in the Texas Navy Certificate Award from Texas Governor Rick Perry for outstanding achievements in bodybuilding and for the promotion of physical fitness.
On June 30, 2009 on MuscleSport Radio, Coleman stated that he would compete in the 2010 Mr. Olympia competition. Coleman also indicated that he would not participate in the 2009 Mr. Olympia competition for lack of preparation time. On October 10, 2009 at the Northern Territory Fitness & Bodybuilding Titles in Darwin, Australia, Coleman confirmed that he would compete in the 2010 Mr. Olympia competition, however, he did not appear at the 2010 Mr. Olympia competition.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Jay Cutler ~ Four-Time Mr. Olympia and More
About The King of the Bodybuilding World
Personal Information Jay Cutler is the most recognized and personable athlete in IFBB professional bodybuilding. He won Mr Olympia
in 2006, 2007, 2009 and in 2010. He is regularly seen in all of the top industry events as well as Muscular Development Magazine.
in 2006, 2007, 2009 and in 2010. He is regularly seen in all of the top industry events as well as Muscular Development Magazine.VITAL STATS
Full Name
JAY ISAAC CUTLER
Nickname
CUTS
Place of Birth
WORCESTER, MASS.
Date of Birth
AUGUST 3, 1973
Residence
LAS VEGAS, NEV.
Height
5'9"
Contest Weight
270 LBS.
Off-Season Weight
290 LBS.
Early Life
Jay Cutler was born Jason Issac Cutler on August 3rd, 1973 in Sterling, a small town in the suburb of the Worcester County. Jay grew up with his 3 older brothers and sisters on the family's farm, where he helped attend to the pigs, goats, chickens, and cows.
Jay started to work for his brother's family concrete business when he was just 11 years old and developed quite a physique for himself. Jay didn't start bodybuilding untill his 18th birthday after he completed an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice from Quinsigamond Community College.
Bodybuilding Career
Jay took to bodybuilding very quickly and took home his first overall win in 1993 at the Iron Bodies Invitational. His first contest was the 1992 Gold's Gym Worcester Bodybuilding Championships, at which he took second place. He won consecutive Arnold Classic titles in 2002 and 2003, and placed 2nd to Ronnie Coleman in the Mr. Olympia four times before claiming the title in 2006. Cutler won the Olympia for a second consecutive year in 2007, and was poised for a third before Dexter Jackson pulled the upset and took the title in 2008. Jay Cutler become the 3rd Mr. Olympia in history (other than Arnold Schwarzenegger and Franco Columbu) to reclaim the title, and the only Mr. Olympia in history to reclaim the title after having it lost, by returning on stage and defeating the reigning champion Dexter Jackson in 2009.
Jay Cutler Contest History
1993 NPC Iron Bodies Invitational, Teenage 1st
1993 NPC Iron Bodies Invitational, Middleweight 1st
1993 NPC Teen Nationals, Middleweight 1st
1995 NPC U.S. Tournament of Champions 1st
1996 NPC Nationals, Light Heavyweight 1st
2000 IFBB Night of Champions 1st
2002 Arnold Classic 1st
2003 Arnold Classic 1st
2003 Ironman Pro Invitational 1st
2003 San Francisco Pro Invitational 1st
2003 Dutch Grand Prix 1st
2003 British Grand Prix 1st
2004 Arnold Classic 1st
2006 Austrian Grand Prix 1st
2006 Romanian Grand Prix 1st
2006 Dutch Grand Prix 1st
2006 Mr. Olympia 1st
2007 Mr. Olympia 1st
2009 Mr. Olympia 1st
2010 Mr. Olympia 1st
Competitive Placings
1998 IFBB Night of Champions – 11th
1999 Arnold Schwarzenegger Classic – 4th
1999 IFBB Ironman Pro Invitational – 3rd
1999 Mr. Olympia – 14th
2000 English Grand Prix – 2nd
2000 Joe Weider's World Pro Cup – 2nd
2000 Mr. Olympia – 8th
2000 Mr. Olympia Rome – 2nd
2001 Mr. Olympia – 2nd
2003 Mr. Olympia – 2nd
2003 Russian Grand Prix – 2nd
2003 GNC Show of Strength – 2nd
2004 Mr. Olympia – 2nd
2005 Mr. Olympia – 2nd
2008 Mr. Olympia – 2nd
Jay Cutler's Contest Diet
Wake Up
Cardio: One hour (stairmill)
Meal 1: 10 egg whites with 2 whole eggs, 1 cup oatmeal, and 1 serving of Nitro-Tech® protein powder
Meal 2: 8 oz. fish (sole), broccoli, asparagus, and ½ cup cooked brown rice
Train: Weight training
Supplementation: Two servings of Nitro-Tech protein powder
Meal 3: (One hour later) 10 oz. turkey breast, 1 cup cooked oats
Meal 4: 10 oz. fish (sole), broccoli, asparagus, and 1 serving of Nitro-Tech protein powder
Meal 5: 12 oz. fish (sole) and 1 cup cooked brown rice
Cardio: One hour
Meal 6: 12 oz. fish (sole) and a large salad with balsamic vinegar
Supplements
Pre-Workout
Post-Workout
Daily
Pre-Contest
Pre-Workout
Post-Workout
Daily
Nitro-Tech Hardcore
CREAKIC Hardcore
LEUKIC Hardcore
Jay Cutler will adjust his diet and supplement program throughout the year using additional MuscleTech® supplements. Jay is an extraordinary athlete.
CREAKIC Hardcore
LEUKIC Hardcore
Jay Cutler will adjust his diet and supplement program throughout the year using additional MuscleTech® supplements. Jay is an extraordinary athlete.
Source: facebook.com/pages/Jay-Cutler
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Ultimate 6-Pack Abs Exercise
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Mr. Olympia Champions
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Larry Scott (1965 & 1966) | Sergio Oliva (1967 - 1969) | Arnold Schwarzenegger (1970 - 75 & 1980) |
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Franco Columbu (1976 & 1981) | Frank Zane (1977 - 1979) | Chris Dickerson (1982) |
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Samir Bannout (1983) | Lee Haney (1984 - 1991) | Dorian Yates (1992 - 1997) |
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Ronnie Coleman (1998 - 2005) | Dexter Jackson 2008 | Jay Cutler 2006, 2007, 2009 & 2010 |
Mr. Olympia History
Mr. Olympia is the title awarded to the winner of the professional men's bodybuilding contest at Joe Weider's Olympia Weekend - an international bodybuilding competition that is held annually by the International Federation of BodyBuilding & Fitness (IFBB).[1] Winning is considered to be the highest accolade in the sport of professional bodybuilding.
is the title awarded to the winner of the professional men's bodybuilding contest at Joe Weider's Olympia Weekend - an international bodybuilding competition that is held annually by the International Federation of BodyBuilding & Fitness (IFBB).[1] Winning is considered to be the highest accolade in the sport of professional bodybuilding.Joe Weider created the contest to enable the Mr. Universe winners to continue competing and to earn money. The first Mr. Olympia was held on September 18, 1965 at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, New York City, with Larry Scott winning his first of two straight titles.
The record number of wins is eight, held by Lee Haney (1984–1991) and Ronnie Coleman (1998–2005). Jay Cutler currently holds the title of Mr. Olympia.
The film Pumping Iron (1977), featured the build up to the 1975 Mr. Olympia, in Pretoria South Africa and helped launch the acting careers of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Lou Ferrigno, both finalists in the contest.
There is also a female bodybuilder crowned, the Ms. Olympia, as are winners of Fitness Olympia and Figure Olympia for fitness and figure competitors. All four contests occur during the same weekend. During the 1990s and early 2000s, a Masters Olympia was also crowned.
1960s
The 1965 and 1966 Mr. Olympia were won by Larry Scott, a famous bodybuilder of the time. Scott displayed a physique with defined muscle shape in his biceps, triceps, shoulders and chest, which were all large, rounded and fully shaped. His upper arms measured over 20 inches and were, at the time, among the largest ever displayed at a professional bodybuilding competition. Scott subsequently retired after his 1966 victory.
Harold Poole continues to hold two Mr. Olympia distinctions. One is that in 1965 he competed in the first Mr. Olympia at the age of 21, he remains the youngest ever competitor to have participated in the Olympia to this day. The other distinction is that he was the only man to compete in all three of the initial Mr. Olympia contests. He was runner up in the 1965, 1966 and 1967 shows.
The 1967 Mr Olympia heralded a new era in bodybuilding competition. Sergio Oliva, nicknamed "The Myth", won the next 3 Mr Olympia competitions. At 5 ft 10ins and 240 lbs,[2] in bodyweight, Oliva displayed a level of muscle mass and definition - including a "V" shape of a large, well-formed upper-body that tapered down to a narrow waist - unlike anything seen in prior competitions. His upper arms measured nearly 23 inches, with his chest measured at 59 inches,[3] which tapered down to a 28 inch waist and two 31 inch legs. Oliva would go on to win the Mr. Olympia competition in 1967, 1968, and 1969 - where he would defeat Arnold Schwarzenegger 4 to 3, marking Schwarzenegger's first and only loss in a Mr. Olympia competition.
1970s
Schwarzenegger defeated Oliva at the 1970 Mr Olympia after finishing second the year before. At 6 ft 2" and 240 lbs, he was able to match Sergio Oliva for size in his upper arms, chest and back. However, contest judges deemed that Schwarzenegger's extra definition and muscularity over Sergio Oliva were substantial enough to award him the title. Schwarzenegger successfully defended his title against Oliva in 1972, after which Oliva retired from the IFBB.
Schwarzenegger went on to win the next three Mr. Olympia competitions, including the 1975 Mr. Olympia competition, which was highlighted in the 1977 docudrama Pumping Iron and featured other notable bodybuilders such as Lou Ferrigno, Serge Nubret, and Franco Columbu, who would go on to win the 1976 competition. Columbu's win proved that height did not matter. Up until that point the bigger man always won. But Columbu, who stands around 5'4" (≈1.63m), won by showcasing a combination of mass and hardness, that had never been seen before.
After winning the 1975 competition, Schwarzenegger announced his retirement from competitive bodybuilding; this was also depicted inPumping Iron.
Frank Zane won the 1977, 1978, and 1979 competitions. While not as physically massive as previous competitors such as Schwarzenegger, Oliva, or Ferrigno, Zane developed his physique to highlight symmetry, aesthetics, and definition. As such, Zane was able to defeat opponents who exceeded his own muscle-mass but lacked his level of muscular definition.
1980s
In 1980, Schwarzenegger came out of retirement to win the Sandow trophy yet again. Schwarzenegger had been a late entry into the competition, and his competitors did not know of his intentions to compete. The following year, Franco Columbu was victorious. Chris Dickerson won the 1982 competition, Samir Bannout won the 1983 competition, and Lee Haney won a record-setting eight competitions, starting in 1984.
1990s
Haney retired from competitive bodybuilding after his last Mr. Olympia victory in 1991.
Having placed 2nd to Haney the previous year, Dorian Yates won the 1992 through 1997 competitions. During this time, judging in professional bodybuilding competitions started placing greater emphasis on muscle mass, with many bodybuilding traditionalists commenting that muscle mass had now become the most important factor to winning, even greater than that of symmetry, aesthetics and proportion.
Yates retired from competitive bodybuilding after his 1997 victory. Flex Wheeler seemed to be the heir apparent but Ronnie Coleman surprised everyone with a new improved physique in 1998, winning 8 consecutive titles.
In 1994 Joe Weider decided to add a separate Masters Olympia competition for professional bodybuilders to continue to compete at the highest levels in their later years.
2000s
Ronnie Coleman won the Mr. Olympia competition eight consecutive times, tying the record set by Lee Haney. Coleman returned in 2006 to defend his title but instead placed second to Jay Cutler, who won his first title after five consecutive years of finishing second in placing to Coleman. Cutler then successfully defended his title again in 2007. Coleman came in fourth place and announced his retirement from competition. In 2008, Dexter Jackson defeated Jay Cutler and became Mr. Olympia. In 2009, Jay Cutler became the 3rd Mr. Olympia in history (other than Arnold Schwarzenegger and Franco Columbu) to reclaim the title, and the only Mr. Olympia in history to reclaim the title after having it lost, by returning on stage and defeating the reigning champion Dexter Jackson who placed 3rd in 2009.
2010s
In 2010, Jay Cutler returned to claim his 4th Mr. Olympia title, becoming just the fifth competitor in Olympia history to win the title more than 3 times.
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Source: olympiawinners.com
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Highlight Your Traps!
When I started bodybuilding
, I used to dream of having a hump at the sides of my neck – I wanted to highlight my traps! I tried several bodybuilding exercises and alas! I did it.
, I used to dream of having a hump at the sides of my neck – I wanted to highlight my traps! I tried several bodybuilding exercises and alas! I did it.Here is the list of exercises I’ve done so far in highlighting my traps:
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· Shoulder barbell shrug – front
· Shoulder barbell shrug – behind back
· Military barbell press – behind back
· Upright row (barbell, dumbbell, cable)
Plus: Bent over barbell row - for middle and lower traps
Plus: Bent over barbell row - for middle and lower traps
I recommend doing one set warm up of 8-10 repetitions of each exercises, then 3 succeeding sets of 8-10 repetitions each, completing 4 sets. I am doing these exercises with 30 seconds to 1 minute rest period each set.
I also recommend the ascending weight program – start with the weight that you can perform with 8-10 reps with ease, then keep on increasing the weight until the 4th set. It is okay if the number of repetitions decreases. As you perform the exercises repeatedly in an every-other-day session, endurance and strength will increase as well as muscle bulk!
You will see that your traps is highlighted at the sides of your neck in weeks! That is, if you do the exercises correctly and regularly.
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