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Joe Spinello – Complete Profile
Joe Spinello won the 1989 Canadian Championships Light-HeavyWeight and competed from 1989 to 1997. His full contest record, stats, training and diet.
Mohamed Makkawy – Complete Profile: Height, Workout And Diet
Mohamed Makkawy, fondly called ‘The Magic Egyptian’ is a retired bodybuilder. He competed primarily in the 1970s and 1980s era of bodybuilding and carved a niche…
Orazio Salvatori – Complete Profile
Orazio Salvatori won the 2007 Universe - Pro and 6 contests in all, competing from 2001 to 2013. His full contest record, stats, training and diet.
Thierry Pastel – Complete Profile: Height, Workout, Diet
Thierry Pastel is a retired professional bodybuilder from France. At 5’2” tall, Pastel was one of the shorter bodybuilders during his competitive days. However, he made…
Albert Beckles – Complete Profile: Height, Workout And Diet
Albert Beckles' complete IFBB and NABBA bodybuilding profile: biography, competition history, workout routine and diet, from his 1960s British titles to his death in May 2026…
Porter Cottrell – Complete Profile: Height, Workout And Diet
Porter Cottrell's complete IFBB pro bodybuilding profile: biography, competition history, workout routine and diet, from his 1988 NPC Junior Nationals win to his 1999 retirement.
Michael Francois – Complete Profile, Workout And Diet
Michael Francois beat Flex Wheeler to win the 1995 Arnold Classic, then ulcerative colitis ended his career. His full profile, contest record, workout and diet.
Dave Goodin – Complete Profile: Height, Workout And Diet
Dave Goodin, the Texas Shredder, built a 29-contest career and an IFBB pro card without ever using PEDs. His full competition record, training splits, powerlifting cycle…
James Llewellin – Complete Profile, Workout And Diet
James Llewellin won the 2016 Mr Universe Short and 4 contests in all, competing from 2004 to 2019. His full contest record, stats, training and diet.
Nasser El Sonbaty – Complete Profile: Height, Workout And Diet
Nasser El Sonbaty (The Professor) Born: October 15, 1965 Died: March 20, 2013 Birthplace: Stuttgart, GERMANY Nickname: The Professor Height: 5′ 10″ (180 cm) Competition Weight:…
Francisco Bautista – Complete Profile, Diet And Workout
Francisco ‘Paco’ Bautista is a retired IFBB Pro bodybuilder from Barcelona, Spain. He competed in the 1990s and the 2000s era of bodybuilding and stamped his…
Herculean Dave Mastorakis – Complete Profile
David Mastorakis won the 1975 Mr North America Short and 3 contests in all, competing from 1965 to 1982. His full contest record, stats, training and…
Chris Dickerson – Complete Profile: Height, Workout And Diet
Chris Dickerson won the 1982 Mr. Olympia at 43, the oldest man ever to take it, twelve years after becoming the first Black AAU Mr. America.…
Ron Love – Complete Profile: Height, Workout, Diet
Ron Love started lifting while rehabilitating a gunshot wound he took as a Detroit police officer. He went on to 75 contests, three pro wins including…
Ken Waller: The Big Red Machine! – Complete Profile
Ken Waller won the 1971 Mr America Tall and 12 contests in all, competing from 1968 to 1981. His full contest record, stats, training and diet.
Chet Yorton: The Natural Who Beat Arnold
Chester Yorton won the 1965 Mr America and 6 contests in all, competing from 1960 to 1979. His full contest record, stats, training and diet.
Jack Delinger: A Mr. America Built Like a Tank
Jack Delinger won the 1949 Mr America and 3 contests in all, competing from 1945 to 1956. His full contest record, stats, training and diet.
George Eiferman: An Iron Ager Through and Through!
George Eiferman won the 1948 Mr America and 4 contests in all, competing from 1946 to 1962. His full contest record, stats, training and diet.
Gustavo Badell – Complete Profile, Workout and Diet Program
Gustavo Badell (1972-2023), 'The Freakin' Rican,' was an IFBB Pro bodybuilder from Puerto Rico who twice placed third at the Mr. Olympia. His biography, competition history,…