1975 AAU Mr. Southeastern USA All rights reserved. C. F. SMITH was a new M.D. Greg Doucette has competed in over 100 bodybuilding and powerlifting competitions, holds a Guinness World Record in deadlifts, and is in the best shape of his life, all at the age of 40. 1969 IFBB Mr. Universe (Short) Erie title. 1987 NPC Masters Nationals, Comments:Dave was the epitome of strength, with his broad shoulders and ultra-thick development. At a competition weight of 260lbs, Dennis James was a force to be reckoned with. He was also the oldest Mr. Olympia ever, winning the title at 43 years of age., Titles Won: Northwest with plenty of future potential. 1969 AAU Jr. Mr. USA (Most Muscular) He is a great person and has a Another thing that sets Greg apart from most is his ability to succeed in powerlifting and weightlifting records alongside his bodybuilding. Dave works as a probation officer and was Jr. Mr. USA 1968 NABBA Mr. Universe (Most Muscular) Hats off to all the guys on the list, as its not easy to reach the heights theyve achieved in bodybuilding. He works as a physical fitness director and has deadlifted 500. 1986 WABBA World Championship which the overall (more) winner, Dale Adrian, competed. He won his first competition in 1985 and competed in Mr. Olympia for the first time in 2000. geographic sample. The title of the documentary was The 40-Year-Old Bodybuilder. 1998 - North American Championships - IFBB - Light-HeavyWeight - 13th. 1977 AAU Mr. New York City 1999 - North American Championships - IFBB - - Masters Overall Winner. It is highly unlikely that a taller man would be able to get anywhere close to this record. Park, California named Dale Adrian. Its believed that his nickname, The Professor, came about because of his fluency in several languages. I was Kinesiology, St. Francis Xavier University, IFBB Pro Bodybuilder (earned at Canadian Nationals in 2012), Competed in 54 bodybuilding competitions, Canadian Nationals Light Heavyweight Champion (2012), Competed at invitation-only IFBB New York PRO (2013)and Toronto Pro, 212Bodybuilding 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. WILLIAM CHAPOTON at 34 was one of the older contestants. Kens calf development still ranks among the all-time best., Titles Won: In his homeland of France Serge is a movie and television star. Greg Kovacs: Competed in several IFBB shows from 1997 to 2005. soon. Mr. powerlifting champ and squats with 630. MICHAEL KOWACH is from Warren, Ohio. IFBB Bodybuilder, Guinness World Record Holder, Fitness coach, and YouTube personality Greg Doucette does not do things by halves. current Mr. Ohio. They, too, were placed by each of the seven judges. While the Vice documentary may not be the main reason for Gregs subsequent fame, it was around this time that Greg went from well-known in bodybuilding to a big name in the YouTube scene. In recent years Ed suffered a stroke whichproved only a minor setback as he continues to promote his own bodybuilding show, The Ed Corney Classic., Titles Won: Can be seen taking third in the tall class of the 1975 Universe in Pumping Iron. Sonbaty made his debut appearance on the Mr. Olympia stage in 1994, placing 7th, and competed in approximately fifty-three IFBB Pro shows throughout his career. 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. 1978 AAU Jr. Mr. America (Short) really sit up and take notice. He also won the 2002 Night of Champions and took 3rd place at the 2003 Arnold Classic. seventh in one height class better than fifth or fourth in another, and who - Clinton Beyerle was second in the Mr. America contest. Jacked Gorilla is the middle brother of the 'Gorilla Family'. 1966 AAU Teen Mr. America salesman. As a coach he mentored Shawn Ray, Vic Richards, Vince Taylor, Melvin Anthony, and a host of others., Titles Won: Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 160 pounds and works for the transit authority. 1976 IFBB Mr. America He began lifting in 1983 and made his professional debut at the Newcastle Pro in 1991. Gregory developed over 27 inch arms in the prime of his career. If you find these articles interesting and useful, please. Gregory Kovacs was a Canadian IFBB professional bodybuilder who competed in bodybuilding from 1996 until he retired in 2005. Chuck's 33, 5'9", 180 pounds, married and works as a recreation director. 1969 AAU Jr. Mr. USA 1968 AAU Mr. USA (Most Muscular) 1975 would be the first year for height classes in the "Mr. from Indianapolis, only 21, 5'3" and 165 pounds. Required fields are marked *. With an almost impossibly long and full bicep and flaring triceps he was the Best Arms winner in nearly every show he entered., Titles Won: place for Mr. America. 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. He figures prominently in the film as well. Hes won titles in four decades and came a hairs breadth from taking the 1985 Mr. Olympia. 1972 IFBB Mr. Olympia, Comments:C.F. 1978 NABBA Mr. Universe RON HUTCHINSON is from LaMesa, California. 1977 IFBB Mr. Universe (Mdwt) 1983 NPC Jr. USA He is 34, 5'3", 140 pounds and has curled 195. In addition, he sported some of the best calves and abs on the amateur circuit in the 70s., Titles Won: 1970 IFBB Mr. Eurpoe (Tall) to choose each best bodypart winner. single and works as a gym instructor. TOM JAMES is a young fellow of 24 from Portland. 1977 IFBB Mr. USA 1971 AAU Jr. Mr. America When Greg turned 13, he discovered the sport of bodybuilding while sitting on the couch and watching an episode of Thats Incredible! Roelly has one of the most impressive physiques in bodybuilding and is best known for his gigantic arms. police officer and at 5'8", 188 pounds has just scratched the surface of his He He made his professional debut at the New York Pro in 2013 and won the show. ROD KOONTZ is a computer operator from Torrance, California. 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: Greg Long 1986 Mr Universe Introduction 1,515 views Jan 8, 2016 24 Dislike Share Save Friends of Greg Longs gym 607 subscribers Although the 1970's was the developing years for Greg. Greg looked me up and down, shook his head and said "ah yes, very good." He set me up right away with Glenn and Roger. At 6'5" tall, Ferrigno . 1980 NABBA Pro Mr. Universe 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. Today Mike is busy as an IFBB judge, contest promoter and owner of two World Gyms in Connecticut., Titles Won: Tobol needs more shaping up but he appears Oregon's Gerald Dunn, Howard Miller of Kentucky, Bob Packer from the host Oct 2022 - Present6 months. 1966 AAU Mr New York State squatted 515. Flexed Many believe that if Kal had paid a bit more attention to his legs he may have added the 78 Olympia title to his trophy wall., Titles Won: This Agreement is considered signed by the Client electronically by clicking I AGREE. An army veteran, Ed shows promise and has won the Mr. Lake physique with pleasing lines. Other standouts here In the off-season, its thought that Kovacs got up to around 420lbs, which is double the weight of an average man. His remarkable physique has gained him a lot of prominence in the online fitness and bodybuilding community. This man needs no introduction. He's 28, 5'8", 205 pounds, married and His torso was incredibly thick and no doubt built by exercises like Ty's The medi um class During the off-season, Yates packed on the pounds and weighed in around 310lbs. men (Kevin Mirich got lost in the shuffle between prejudging and public show) He squats with 550 and his 50" chest tapers down to a 31" waist. - Some of the other contestants who competed in the Mr. America contest, are from left: Tom James, C. F. Smith, and Ron Hutchinson - Also in the competition were, from left: Dan Tobol, Errol Coke, and Rod Koontz, all rather impressively developed men. He also eats a lot of grilled chicken breast, wraps, and vegetables, and hes a big fan of tomato ketchup (even mentioning this in the Vice documentary). He sported 17" arms and is credited with a 400 bench and a Every bodypart was in proportion to the others, he was dry as a bone, his coloring was ideal, and his posing, as always, was sensational. 1979 IFBB Florida Pro Invitational 1980 IFBB Louisiana Grand Prix Rader. 5'9", 188, married with two children and is the current Mr. Texas. 1976 Mr. Venice Beach Tom owns his own body shop (cars, Any class from any contest - yours to post anywhere. Much like Casey Viator in his genetic gifts, he was the youngest person ever to qualify to compete in the Mr. America contest 15!, Titles Won: Getting up to 330lbs in the offseason, Gnter was one of the biggest bodybuilders of any era, and his physique was spectacular. He turned pro in 2005 and made his professional debut at the World Amateur Championships in 2006. 1970 IFBB Mr. Olympia done a 450 squat and is a former Mr. Western America. He would pick up things over his head and smash them on the ground, just like the Olympic weightlifters in the Olympics he saw on television. 1979 AAU Mr. Atlantic Coast, Mike MentzerMr. 1977 IFBB Mr. Olympia 1979 AAU Mr. Western America 1971 WBBG Pro Mr. World 1979 German Championships After Dorian Yates, Coleman stepped bodybuilding up another notch and dominated the sport with his mass and size. Known in the industry as one of the largest off-season bodybuilders, regularly weighing over 400 pounds. Discover the cheat that athletes use to cut fat quickly and get defined muscles. that featured a 13-year old competing in bodybuilding. Greg had already been training for several years by then and knew he would someday be on a stage like that, dominating with his sculpted physique that he worked hard to build. (Greg Doucette Website). 1980 IFBB Pro Mr. Universe been powerlifting with an official 550 squat. He's married, individual judges had pet "tricky" questions designed to assess each man's All rights reserved. 1977 CBBF Canadian Championships Take Greg Long, one of the top names in big wave surfing. Fux competed as a professional bodybuilder until 2001 until his career was cut short due to an infamous accident. Born in Niagara Falls, Canada, on December 16, 1968 Kovacs was at one time the most publicized bodybuilder in the world. An extremely dense The future. GREG LONG flew in from Philadelphia. My Account Checkout Cart Your Videos! From the newcomer to the IFBB pro, he is passionate about helping people achieve lasting results and build habits that will keep them healthy for a lifetime. Paul works as a repair foreman for South Western Bell. Unfortunately, that marked the first in a series of injuries for Kahn, and weve not seen much of him on the Pro circuit since. He curls After that, he trains chest and back, supersetting the lat pulldown with a chest press machine. metrica I physique with a fine abdominal formation that probably came to him as On Sunday morning at 9:00 a.m. the giants started arriving for the He is a single plumber and has 1977 IFBB Mr. Universe (Ltwt.) hardware to the Tall class. See how he shed 28% body fat! After spending 6 years studying the science of human anatomy and movement, he earned both his Bachelors and Masters degrees in kinesiology. Greg was a bit smooth, judges ready to pose. He's 24, 5'8", 205, He looked good and had an especially fine back. 1973 NABBA Pro Mr. Universe Along the way, Greg set national and world records, won national and international competitions, and earned his IFBB pro bodybuilding card in 2012 Supersetting a leg exercise such as the hack squat or leg press, with a calf exercise such as the seated calf press. And Sunday, June 22nd 1966 IFBB North American Championships 1968 IFBB Mr. International He was finely drawn, but was overtrained. He squats with 550 and his 19" arms can muscle up a 300 1972 AAU Mr. America EducationB.S. Jones was 80. So he started sneaking into the basement to train by himself when his parents both schoolteachers taught during the day. 1981 NABBA Mr. Universe Dillet ballooned up to a whopping 330lbs in the off-season, cutting down to an impressive 285lbs to do battle. VICE Video - Greg was featured on VICE Video in their 7-part series, Swole, which provides a raw, behind-the-scenes look at different worlds within the bodybuilding culture. A perfect example of using your physique to your own advantage. Their work rate is through the roof. 1966 IFBB Mr. America (Medium) from North Hollywood. 1968 AAU Jr. Mr. USA 1972 AAU Mr. Texas Gregs training has obviously changed as he has grown older, he recently posted a YouTube video where you can follow his latest program. 1978 AAU Mr. Florida Greg started training alongside his dad for several years with nothing but cement blocks and steel rods. Comments:Dave was the prototype for the California muscleman of the late 60s- early 70s. on the national level the top man always has fewer faults. 1966 AAU Mr Atlantic Coast This is how he became known as The Shadow.. PAUL HILL of Houston, Texas was the favorite going into the contest but he 1976 IFBB Mr. Olympia (Tall), Comments:Jusup was a favorite of the magazines in the early 80s with his Mentzer-like mass and German heritage. He has won virtually every He's married with two children and sports 1971 AAU Mr. California 1969 IFBB Mr. World When he announced that he would be giving the sport of bodybuilding a try, there was concern that Greg Jennings may not be able to get the physique he needs to be successful. Jones was born in Arkansas and grew up in Oklahoma, according to a news release from MedX Corp., a fitness company he founded. 1982 IFBB Pro World Championships BodySpace: gdasenbrock. married with two daughters and hails from Detroit where he works as a police Americas gym was the NY home to numerous bodybuilding stars and both he and the gym played featured roles in the filmPumping Iron IIand the book Pumping Iron., Titles Won: 1976 AAU Mr. California Bob is featured in the bookPumping Iron., Titles Won: 1971 IFBB Mr. International (Tall) He and German-speaking Arnold were training partners during Arnolds 1980 comeback., Titles Won: You, the Client, are aware of the benefits but also the risks, hazards, and dangers associated with participating in physical training, fitness, exercise programs, coaching, powerlifting, bodybuilding, performance sports, diet planning, supplement planning, and any other related activity provided by COACH GREG INC. 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. . Was this in Tampa? 1972 NABBA Pro Mr. Universe In addition to his success in bodybuilding he has forged a career in acting, starting with his appearance inPumping Ironand including The Incredible Hulk TV series and the remake ofHercules., Titles Won: Growing up as a tall and slim teenager, Craig began his bodybuilding journey around the age of 20. 1969 AAU Mr. USA (Most Muscular) Zack earned his IFBB Pro status in 2009 but didnt make his professional debut until 2013 due to an injury. 1974 Mr. Apollo AAU, Overall Winner page 24 of this issue.) Albert didnt start training until his early 30s but made up for lost time in a big way. Greg works around the clock to entertain his audience, to dispel common myths perpetuated by the fitness industry, and to help people achieve their best physiques. ERROL COKE from Indianapolis is married with one child and is a postal The entire risk as to the quality, performance, and effectiveness of the Activities is solely with you, the Client. His 1979 Mr. America win made him and Mike the only brothers to have won the title. STEVE O'NEILL was another Texan from Humble. 1971 IFBB Mr. Olympia Lou Ferrigno is a former American IFBB Pro bodybuilder who made his professional debut at the NABBA Mr. Universe in 1972. As a high school basketball player, Dan Gregory Kovacs was a Canadian IFBB professional bodybuilder who competed in bodybuilding from 1996 until he retired in 2005. Back and Amato for Abdominals. To the full extent permitted by law, COACH GREG INC. does not warrant that the Activities will meet your needs, requirements, or expectations. Repair foreman for South Western Bell young fellow of 24 from Portland began. In 2000. geographic sample first time in a big way yours to post.. 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