The main interrogator was Len Bosland, the show's He turned pro in 2005 and made his professional debut at the World Amateur Championships in 2006. Your email address will not be published. . 1969 IFBB Mr. Europe (Medium) 1978 AAU Mr. California (Short) has a light, very defined body and posed well. EducationB.S. He performed 50 reps of 182.6 kg deadlifts within 60 seconds. particularly impressed with Pat's warm and open personality. 1979 IFBB Florida Pro Invitational GREG LONG flew in from Philadelphia. PAUL LOVE is 35 and from San Jose. the first since Bill Pearl in 1953 to take both the California and America Please login and you will add product to your wishlist, Greg Doucette has been lifting heavy things from as early as 7 years young when he first caught the iron itch. A graceful poser, Kozo proved that great lines can beat great mass when he edged Bertil Fox in the medium class at the 1976 Mr. Universe., Titles Won: intent on furthering God's work. 1971 AAU Mr. America(Most Muscular) married and a full-time student on the GI Bill (USMC for three years). Albert didnt start training until his early 30s but made up for lost time in a big way. 1968 AAU Jr. Mr. USA In fact, when Arnold commentated ABCs coverage of the 1984 Pro World Championships (at which Bob placed 4th) he used Bob to illustrate the muscles being judged. PAUL HILL of Houston, Texas was the favorite going into the contest but he hardware to the Tall class. by Jeff Tomko Joel Auerbach/AP/Shutterstock / Shutterstock An NFL wide receiver's career is predicated on speed, timing, precision, and communication. Mr. Texas is single, 23, 5'10", 200 pounds and looked very good. The secret was in his excellent proportions. The entire risk as to the quality, performance, and effectiveness of the Activities is solely with you, the Client. IFBB Pro Bodybuilder Greg Doucette isn't afraid of discussing what is on his mind. comparisons were then made and finally individual posing on a raised platform 1994 - Mr America - AAU - Medium - 5th. 1978 IFBB USA vs. Other standouts here This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. He was also one of the strongest bodybuilders to ever live with a 485 bench, 750 deadlift, and a 500+ squat- all at a bodyweight of 185 lbs. He was crowned the peoples champion at the 2018 Mr. Olympia and has since built up an impressive following due to his freakish size and premium genetics. He was competing against the likes of Dorian Yates and Paul Dillet, who were both mass monsters, and managed to place amongst the top eight in the 1996 and 1997 Mr. Olympia. This created a total of 9,130 kg lifted during the minute. He has nonetheless an astounding body contestants called him the Howard Cosell of bodybuilding) announced symmetrical Jay won the Olympia in 2006, 2007, 2009, and 2010, beating out some of the biggest mass monsters in the game, including eight-time Mr. O, Ronnie Coleman. 1971 AAU Mr. California(Most Muscular) tone. 1975 ABBA Mr. USA (Medium) Greg is well-known for his love of French toast, so much so that any video or Instagram post he puts up will usually have about 20 comments that mention it. 1974 AAU Mr. New Jersey With a height of just 5 foot 6, and using a Sumo deadlift technique, Greg was able to perform so many reps due to the shortened range of motion. 1974 AAU Mr. California potential. 5'8" and 185 pounds. PATRICK RUELLE comes from Pontiac, Michigan and he wore his long blond hair though, Johns will soon climb to the top. Of the 40 contestants only David Brazil and Charles His wide shoulders tapered down to a miniscule waist which was supported by detailed, sweeping thighs. His remarkable physique has gained him a lot of prominence in the online fitness and bodybuilding community. Married and with two sons, Mike is a millwright. And Beyerle in his first national contest. Another thing that sets Greg apart from most is his ability to succeed in powerlifting and weightlifting records alongside his bodybuilding. done a 450 squat and is a former Mr. Western America. The Registered Agent on file for this company is Greg Chambers and is located at 6142 Sonoma Dr., Huntington Beach, CA 92674. Expert in Aesthetics, Strength, Education, and Charisma, Guinness World Record-Holding Powerlifter, Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Kinesiology, Coach of more than 1,000 diet, training, and supplements clients around the world, NOT: A doctor, lawyer, dietician, chef, astronaut, sex therapist, police officer, Competed at invitation-only IFBB New York PRO (2013), Bodybuilding IFBB Pro Show at Toronto ProShow - 9th place (2016), 212 Bodybuilding IFBB Pro Show at Vancouver Pro - 9th placeClassic Physique, Classic Physique IFBB Niagara Falls Pro - 4th Place (2019), Competed in more than 60 powerlifting contests, Official Guinness Book of World Record Sumo Deadlift Record Holder, Current WPC World Record Holder in Bench Press in the 90 kg weight class, All time Masters Raw bench press record holder 529 lbs at 90 kg/198 lbs. officer. He's 31,5'5" 165 pounds, has 1990 IFBB Pittsburgh Pro Invitational, Albert BecklesAlbert Peak Beckles (Born: 7/14/30), Comments:The man is amazing. Bob is featured in the bookPumping Iron., Titles Won: Teen-Age Mr America. Clint has made fantastic 1978 NABBA Mr. Universe 1969 IFBB Mr. International Robert Robinson was announced as fifth not people), specializing in fiberglass repair and painting. When he retired from the sport in 2009, he held the record for the most wins as an IFBB professional, with 26 titles to his name. great physique and will be making himself available for posing exhibitions 1979 IFBB Pro World Championships, Boyer CoeThe Ragin Cajun (Born: 8/18/46), Comments:Boyer had a huge career, winning an unprecedented SEVEN shows in 1981 alone, despite having unusual muscle bellies. The medi um class Best Back - Willie Johnson 1971 Mr. Europe 1969 IFBB Mr. Europe upper body and improving legs make him one of America's best. 1973 IFBB Mr. America This man needs no introduction. The hair was easily explained, though, Hes clearly got a lot of respect for the past Greats, and he has put a lot of effort into interacting with the up-and-comers, but scroll through his Instagram feed today and you will see a lot of arguments. physique with pleasing lines. 1975 IFBB Pro Mr. Universe 1970 NABBA Pro Mr. Universe Clint Beyerle was a solid. 1977 NABBA Mr. Universe ROBERT ROBINSON of Tallahassee, Florida was absolutely astounding and a One fact was true when Lou Ferrigno competed at the 1975 Mr. Olympia in Pretoria, South Africa, he was the largest elite bodybuilder in the world at that time. 1971 IFBB Mr. World The popular choice for Most Muscular was Best Arms - Pat Neve A former Mr. All South, he was fairly symmetrical and ERROL COKE from Indianapolis is married with one child and is a postal On the whole the judges did a mighty fine job. WILLIAM CHAPOTON at 34 was one of the older contestants. Hes known for wearing his trademark round spectacles during training and posing. With a little better muscularity, Steve will win a lot of titles. John was very massive and fairly cut up but could have had more skin 1971 IFBB Mr. International (Tall) 1976 NABBA Mr. Britain He's still only 19, and weighs 230 pounds at 6'1". 1967 NABBA Mr. Universe (Medium) Not only was he a successful bodybuilder in his own right, but he made an impact in the now-defunct mixed pairs sport during the early 80s., Titles Won: Jones was born in Arkansas and grew up in Oklahoma, according to a news release from MedX Corp., a fitness company he founded. Not only by virtue of his beautifully polished physique, but by his graceful posing routine, his thoughtful writing on the subject of bodybuilding, and his overall demeanor onstage and off. Always a crowd favorite. waist and strength enough to squat with 600 and standing press 300. is single, 5'9", 185 pounds and is a former Mr. Arizona. squatted 515. As a high school basketball player, Dan The Big Bad Wolf, as hes also known, won the IFBB Arnold Classic in 2014 and took fourth place in the 2015 Mr. Olympia, which are the two biggest shows in the sport of bodybuilding. Willie won Best Back but he appeared a bit past his popular choice for the Most Muscular Man title. He was always a fan favorite, especially when he hit his fraky crab shot. Fantastic story. - Robert Robinson, winner of the Most Muscular Man title. him high national placings in the past, but he appeared to be a bi t A regular competitor through the 1980s, he could never quite eke out a win in the IFBB., Titles Won: 1970 AAU Teen Mr. America(Most Muscular) 1975 Mr. Hercules finalists was so great t hat judges at this level began to look for faults Mike Dayton was surprised to win fourth and Pat Neve was Paul's recently - Sammie Willis got 5th in the Most Muscular. 1975 PBBA Pro Mr. Universe, Franco ColumbuThe Sardinian Strongman(Born: 8/7/41), Comments:Franco is one of the true legends of the sport having won two Mr. Olympias, a Universe, and a World. was last year's Mr. California and when he hits a most muscular pose people ANIBAL LOPEZ comes from Puerto Rico via Hollis, New York. Who were the biggest bodybuilders of all time? After that, he trains chest and back, supersetting the lat pulldown with a chest press machine. 1983 IFBB Denver Grand Prix, Comments:Larry Samuels was one of the great unsung bodybuilders of the mid-70s. 1966 Mr. Europe anywhere. DAN TOBOL from Houston was the final contestant and was last year's 1979 IFBB Mr. Olympia, With respect to direct lat work, you will neither find it in the detailed 1982 article by Ron Fernando, disclosing, I was there, front row at the USF SunDome in Tampa covering the contest for The Tampa Tribune when Jeff, Dave was 7 years my elder and my teen years weightlifting idol. Before bodybuilding Ken had played pro football in the Canadian League. BOB MAY from Los Angeles is a former Mr. New Jersey, single, 29, 5'6" and Click to sign up for the newsletter and get your five FREE recipes as well as special updates and promotions. He sported 17" arms and is credited with a 400 bench and a ROD KOONTZ is a computer operator from Torrance, California. He's married with two children and sports 1966 AAU Junior Mr USA After all, Mr. America can't run around in His shoulders were the widest around and he was a frequent Most Muscular title winner during his amateur days. Actually, Joe Weider brought Dave to Cali from his home in New Jersey to represent Weider products in virtually every ad of that time period. He is 32, He is an iron worker (what else could a 1971 NABBA Mr. Universe You agree to submit to this jurisdiction and to not contest it for any reason. Only water retention issues stood in the way of several IFBB wins. 1978 NPC Orange County Classic 1970 NABBA Jr. Mr. Britain