Fitness Volt
  • News
    • Bodybuilding
    • Strongman
    • Powerlifting
    • Armwrestling
    • CrossFit
    • Results
    • Arnold Classic
    • Mr. Olympia
  • 2025 WSM
  • Workouts
    • Training
    • Workout Plans
    • Celebrity Workouts
    • Training Programs
    • Mastering The Deadlift
  • Exercise Guides
    • Muscle Groups
    • Arms
    • Back
    • Chest
    • Core
    • Legs and Glutes
    • Mobility & Stretching
    • Shoulders
    • Yoga
  • Nutrition
    • Diet
    • Fasting
    • Diet Plans
    • Nutrition Tips
    • Supplements
    • Reviews
    • Food Facts
  • Calculators
  • More
    • Forum
    • Strength Standards
    • DIY
    • Profiles
    • Motivation
    • Videos
    • MMA
No Result
View All Result
Fitness Volt
  • News
    • Bodybuilding
    • Strongman
    • Powerlifting
    • Armwrestling
    • CrossFit
    • Results
    • Arnold Classic
    • Mr. Olympia
  • 2025 WSM
  • Workouts
    • Training
    • Workout Plans
    • Celebrity Workouts
    • Training Programs
    • Mastering The Deadlift
  • Exercise Guides
    • Muscle Groups
    • Arms
    • Back
    • Chest
    • Core
    • Legs and Glutes
    • Mobility & Stretching
    • Shoulders
    • Yoga
  • Nutrition
    • Diet
    • Fasting
    • Diet Plans
    • Nutrition Tips
    • Supplements
    • Reviews
    • Food Facts
  • Calculators
  • More
    • Forum
    • Strength Standards
    • DIY
    • Profiles
    • Motivation
    • Videos
    • MMA
No Result
View All Result
Fitness Volt
No Result
View All Result
Home » News

Mark Bell Wins His First Ever Bodybuilding Show

Written by Aiman Zubair

Published on28 August, 2018 | 4:21 AM EDT

Updated on28 August, 2018 | 4:28 AM EDT

Ask Question?

Mark Bell has made a great transition to bodybuilding placed 1st in the master’s heavyweight class bodybuilding show!

The 41-year old former super heavyweight powerlifter Mark Bell set a new goal for himself to become a bodybuilder and to compete in a bodybuilding show in 2018. The veteran powerlifter successfully achieves his goal by placing 1st in his first ever bodybuilding show this past weekend.

It’s crazy seeing the transformation of the 41-year-old Mark Bell, especially when you keep in mind, he has benched over 800 lbs, squatted over 1000 lbs and has competed in four powerlifting categories in his career. Mark put all this behind and brought his body fat down to single digits.

“330lbs to 230lbs.”

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Mark Bell (@marksmellybell)

Mark Bell made his bodybuilding debut this past Saturday at the Golden State Championships and won his heavyweight master’s class and placed second in the open category.

Get Fitter, Faster

Level Up Your Fitness: Join our 💪 strong community in Fitness Volt Newsletter. Get daily inspiration, expert-backed workouts, nutrition tips, the latest in strength sports, and the support you need to reach your goals. Subscribe for free!

Please wait...
You're In! Let's Crush Your Fitness Goals Together

Expect expert-backed workouts, nutrition advice, the latest in strength sports, and a whole lot of motivation heading your way.

Mark has been coached by the top bodybuilding coach Hany Rambod, Hany is also the coach of  Phil Heath and Jeremy Buendia. He gave his congratulations to Mark on a successful debut:

“Congrats Mark Bell for successfully going from Powerlifting to Bodybuilding!”

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Hany Rambod (@hanyrambod)

Mark Bell shares this whole experience in an Instagram post:

“Heading into this weekend, I didn’t have many expectations. And seeing one show beforehand, I still didn’t have a clue. Do you know what it takes to make a show like this happen? I’ll get to the training later but the tan….and there are glazers! No not donuts sweetheart but they do get in your holes for sure…
—
You walk into a room full of chicks ready to spray you down, just when you think you’ve stripped down to the bare minimum when they ask you, “do you have a sock?” “It doesn’t cause lines” that’s right, you put a sock on while they get in the creases and crevices of your body #heynow Then backstage, don’t forget they have someone glazing you down before you walk on to make sure things really POP.
—
I was originally registered to participate in Classic Physique and Bodybuilding. Check in didn’t go quite as planned, which is fine BUT I ended up being 30 lbs over the allotted weight for someone of my height. When I stepped on the scale, they told me I was 235 lbs. I said “that’s great” and there response was in horror… “no not great, you can’t compete in classic” you can see where powerlifting and bodybuilding backgrounds don’t align in my head. I ended up competing in men’s physique with the shorts I wore that day and learning the pose an hour beforehand.
—
Then popped up on stage after getting a quick pump in and let rip the only way I know how — all in.
—
I ended up walking away with 3rd place in the Two Physique classes I was in and 1st place in the Masters bodybuilding and 2nd in the Open class.
—
Beyond thank you to my wife that was with me every step of the way, helping with meals and being there when I couldn’t be. The army of individuals at Golds Gym That picked me up and supported me. My mom and Dad for raising such a savage. My @mbslingshot team back home that kept the place running while I was getting shredded. Last but not least, my coach @hanyrambod. He was there for all the dumb questions and support the entire way
—
All of these things were all weird and new to me, but I was all in.
—
Because this sport takes 24/7 tender loving care, Consistency, and dedication is it the hardest sport in the world?”

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Mark Bell (@marksmellybell)


If you have any questions or need further clarification about this news, please leave a comment below, and Aiman will get back to you as soon as possible.

Stay on top of the latest fitness news and updates by adding Fitness Volt to your Google News feed: Follow us on Google News You can also follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube for even more content.
Facebook Twitter Reddit Flipboard LinkedIn Pinterest
Categories: News
Previous Post

Shawn Rhoden Trains 15-year-old Bodybuilder Tristyn Lee

Next Post

WATCH: Shawn Rhoden ‘I Plan On Dethroning Phil Heath’ At The 2018 Mr. Olympia

Aiman Zubair

Aiman Zubair

Zubair is a professional writer, researcher and fitness instructor/consultant. He had helped hundreds of people find ways to become more fit and healthy through a balanced life focusing on an individualized approach to their nutrition and fitness. In addition, Zubair has written extensively in the fitness and health and sports industries, including writing for companies such as Vice, SB Nation.

Related

Lee Priest
Bodybuilding

Lee Priest Explains How to Build Bigger Biceps in Your 50s

Arnold Schwarzenegger Announces Prize Purse Increase For 2026 Arnold Classic
Bodybuilding

2026 Arnold Classic Increases Men’s Open Prize to a Historic $750K, the Largest in History, with Total Purse Soaring to $1.5 Million

Lee Priest
Bodybuilding

“Nick Should’ve Been the Winner” – Lee Priest Discusses 2025 Pittsburgh Pro Results

Jay Cutler
Bodybuilding

Jay Cutler and Phil Heath Still Look Huge and Conditioned During Latest Posedown in Retirement

Jay Cutler
Bodybuilding

Jay Cutler, Milos Sarcev Discuss Nick Walker Losing to Derek Lunsford at Pittsburgh Pro: ‘A Lot of People Thought He Should Have Won’

Steve Weinberger
Bodybuilding

Steve Weinberger Talks Nick Walker vs Derek Lunsford at Pittsburgh Pro: “It Was the Closest Show We’ve Seen in Years”

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Latest

2025 World’s Strongest Man Finalists Revealed

2025 World’s Strongest Man Withdrawals [Live Updates]

2025 World’s Strongest Man Results [Live Updates]

2025 World’s Strongest Man Results — Day Two Qualifiers

Lee Priest Explains How to Build Bigger Biceps in Your 50s

The Cyclical Ketogenic Diet (CKD): Can Carb Refeeds Actually Accelerate Fat Loss While Building Muscle?

Fitness Volt

At Fitness Volt, our mission is to empower every individual on their fitness journey by providing expert advice, the latest research, and comprehensive resources. Whether you are a beginner or an elite athlete, we are here to support your goals with trustworthy and up-to-date information in strength, fitness, and nutrition. Read more.

For inquiries, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]

About Us | Careers | Contact Form

Topics

  • Mr. Olympia
  • Bodybuilding
  • Strongman
  • WSM
  • Powerlifting
  • CrossFit
  • Workouts
  • Exercises
  • Training
  • Reviews
  • Nutrition
  • Discussion Forum

More

  • Calculators
  • Fasting
  • Mastering The Deadlift
  • Workout Plans
  • At-Home Workouts
  • Programs
  • Supplements
  • Newsletter
  • Review Process
  • Accessibility
  • Advertise
  • Syndication
  • Sitemap
  • DMCA
  • Copyrights
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Cookies
  • Disclaimer

© Copyright 2010 - 2024 Fitness Volt IBC. All Rights Reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • News
    • Bodybuilding
    • Powerlifting
    • Strongman
    • Armwrestling
    • CrossFit
    • Results
    • Mr. Olympia
    • 2024 WSM
    • Arnold Classic
  • Forum
  • Workouts
    • Training
    • Workout Plans
    • Muscle Groups
    • Celebrity Workouts
    • Programs
    • Mastering The Deadlift
  • Exercise Guides
    • Arms
    • Back
    • Chest
    • Core
    • Legs and Glutes
    • Shoulders
    • Yoga
  • Nutrition
    • Diet
    • Fasting
    • Diet Plans
    • Supplements
    • Nutrition Tips
    • Reviews
    • Food Facts
  • Fitness Calculator
  • More
    • DIY
    • Strength Standards
    • Motivation
    • Videos

© Copyright 2010 - 2024 Fitness Volt IBC. All Rights Reserved.