Cedric McMillan Takes the 2012 IFBB New York Pro

Army Staff Sgt Cedric 'Big Mac' McMillan won the 2012 IFBB New York Pro hands down, joining the ranks of bodybuilding legends.

The winners:
1. Cedric McMillan
2. Johnny Jackson
3. Steve Kuclo
4. Juan Morel
5. Jon Delarosa

Bodybuilding Workout Tips For Everyone

Bodybuilding workouts are not just for men nowadays. Gone are the days when women stayed away from bodybuilding. Nowadays, you will find both men and women exercising hard in gyms to have strong and well shaped bodies. Every second person wants to have a great physique now. If you are also planning to have appealing washboard abs along with a well toned body, here are a few useful bodybuilding workout tips:

Understand the difference between different workout routines.

On a basic level, there are 2 kinds of bodybuilding workout routines. It can be full body or split. First, full body workout routine is one that works on your entire body. In a single session, such a routine will directly target several large muscle groups in your body. This type of routine may include shoulders and arms exercises in the beginning, followed by stretches and whole body workouts. Split bodybuilding workout is about targeting certain muscles at a time. On a given week day, you will be doing just one kind of exercise. It is a good idea to ask a fitness trainer to learn more about split workout routines.

Get a clear idea of your body's muscle fiber requirement.

There is no point of feeling discouraged even if things don't work so well in the beginning. A bodybuilding workout routine may take a little time to deliver results. Your body will really start reacting when you stick to a workout plan for at least 3 months. After about three months, your body will start reacting to exercise. It is popularly known as muscle fiber requirement. It is one of the most important bodybuilding workout tips. The body will start pulling various muscle fibers together at one place to create muscle curves when the above mentioned muscle fiber requirement is met. Gaining mass after this stage is easy.

Stick to a routine.

Not everyone chooses to go to a gym. You can always carry on with a bodybuilding workout routine from your home. After learning all important bodybuilding workout tips, you can continue the routine easily. However, getting enrolled into a gym will always be helpful. Achieving a desired health goal will be easier when you are surrounded by likeminded people at a gym. Also, gyms have professional trainers who can guide you on a regular basis. On some occasions, joining a gym can also discourage a person who has just started with a bodybuilding routine. If you have a company, you will have a good time at the gym every day.

Get proper rest.

If you have been exercising hard in a gym, you also need maximum rest. A bodybuilding routine will work best when you have a good diet and rest combo. Never deprive yourself of enough rest. Many people make this mistake. Not taking enough rest may just do the opposite.
Do not take any breaks in the routine. If you start today, continue exercising on a daily basis at the same time. Self discipline is very important.

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Phil Heath - Mr Olympia 2011 Focus Video

This is the result of sacrifice and dedication...Bravo!

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.

Heath, Coleman and Cutler

Just like in any field or any "new" sport, athletes and weight lifters of the past tended to rely more on trial-and-error methods. Luckily, they wrote these things down. Also, since bodybuilding is a relatively new sport as sports go, most of the real pioneers are alive and well today, able to impart their knowledge onto today's crew of learners.

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.

Body Building Evolution
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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.

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Ronnie Coleman - Top of His Class

Alongside his eight Mr. Olympia 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 graduation, Coleman became a police officer. Being a police officer allowed Coleman the free time he needed to work out. Coleman's fellow officer suggested he attend a gym known as Metroflex. The owner of the gym was Brian Dobson, who happen to also be an amateur bodybuilder, offered Coleman a free lifetime membership to Metroflex if he would allow him to train Coleman for the upcoming Mr. Texas bodybuilding competition that year.

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.

Due to his bodybuilding profession Coleman undergoes a lot of travel to places such as China, Brazil, and Australia. Coleman also makes many guest appearances at gym openings all around the U.S. Coleman has also made some training videos. His first Training Video; The Unbelievable; The cost of Redemption; and On the Road. In these videos Coleman gives tips for more experienced weightlifters, while warning against over exertion and improper form.

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.

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.

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

Aplodan
naNO^X9

Post-Workout

Cell-Tech Hardcore
Anator-p70

Daily

Nitro-Tech Hardcore
Aplodan
LEUKIC Hardcore

Pre-Contest

Pre-Workout

Intravol

Post-Workout

Nitro-Tech Hardcore
CREAKIC Hardcore

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.

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