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Competitive Bodybuilders

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Most Articles Total Articles
1. Dino Pierce - 124
2. Derek Charlebois - 116
3. Phano Paul Som - 104
There are 2034 articles by the 119 writers below.

Aaron Links - My goals are to completely dominate the world of natural bodybuilding, and I know I have a great deal of competition from the Muscle Mania guys and guys I don't even know the names of yet. (11 Articles - Latest: Aug 05, 2008)
Adam Colorado - Join BodySpace member Adam Colorado (AC11) as he prepares for his next 3 contests in April 2009. Watch his progess unfold before your eyes! You, too, can have your own video show! (2 Articles - Latest: Dec 29, 2008)
Alex D Angelo - About 2 1/2 years ago I made a decision that if I am going to do this I might as well put my heart and soul into it. (7 Articles - Latest: Nov 04, 2004)
Amateur Bodybuilder Of The Week - Our Amateur Bodybuilder of the Week has the extraordinary qualities to endure the pain and discipline of bodybuilding. Of course, he/she also receives all the extraordinary benefits! (64 Articles - Latest: May 20, 2013)
Amateur Profiles - You have come to the right place to check out info, pics, and links about our amateur contest winners! New amateurs are added every week! (2 Articles - Latest: Mar 16, 2006)
Anthony Lee - Anthony Lee is a certified personal trainer who is trying to help others achieve their competitive and fat loss goals. His focus will be on fat loss, cutting, and competition/photo shoot preparation. (9 Articles - Latest: Jul 24, 2009)
Anthony Monetti Jr - I have been training with weights for about 12 years now and only the past year have I been maintaining a certain bodyweight as well as body fat percentage due to the fitness modeling aspect of bodybuilding. (2 Articles - Latest: Dec 05, 2002)
Anthony P. Church - Anthony is a nationally competitive natural bodybuilder and an internationally certified fitness trainer with the International Sports Science Association! (1 Article - Latest: Mar 24, 2008)
Barry M. Wile - There is nothing I enjoy more than to see the joy from my clients when they profess how happy they are that they have changed their lives! (1 Article - Latest: Oct 15, 2010)
Biff Boswell - Learn from Team Biff about how you can get your best body ever. Biff knows how to get there and his pictures prove it. (1 Article - Latest: Nov 21, 2003)
Big Red - Check back often for more advice from Big Red! Find out how to become the biggest kid at your school. Teen bodybuilding at it's finest. (39 Articles - Latest: Mar 11, 2003)
Big Time Jimmy Sadek - James is a young man who has managed to do something rarely seen in this day and age; he has found the right balance in his life and has managed to develop his mind and body. Now he would like to share more of what he has learned. Check it out! (1 Article - Latest: Nov 28, 2005)
Bob Cicherillo - I am an IFBB professional and the 2000 NPC USA bodybuilding and super heavyweight and overall champion! (19 Articles - Latest: Feb 13, 2008)
Bob Hargrave - After I touched my first weight, I was hooked. I had been bitten by the iron bug. (1 Article - Latest: Mar 08, 2002)
Brad Borland - After surving a very serious cancer Brad is back and getting rid of some pent up energy. He will be sharing with us his expert knowledge and experience. (27 Articles - Latest: Nov 04, 2010)
Brad Schoenfeld - Brad Schoenfeld, M.Sc., C.S.C.S., is an internationally renowned fitness expert and widely regarded as one of the leading authorities on body composition training (muscle development and fat loss). (2 Articles - Latest: Jan 11, 2012)
Brandon Poe - Brandon Poe is an amateur bodybuilder with many titles under his belt at a young age. Brandon enjoys training hard to maintain his peak physical condition to maximize his results on stage and on the motocross track. (9 Articles - Latest: Jul 15, 2008)
Brian Boyle - Brian is a Competitive Bodybuilder & Triathlete who has been given a second chance in life. Learn more about him and what he has to offer right here! (2 Articles - Latest: Aug 20, 2009)
Brian Bullman - Brian is certified personal trainer studying sports and exercise science. His bodybuilding and powerlifting records are impressive. (70 Articles - Latest: Feb 13, 2013)
Brooks Robertson - Competitive bodybuilder based in Tallahassee, Florida. Learn from the current champ! (1 Article - Latest: Dec 21, 2001)
Chad Shaw - My goal is to take every opportunity to get my knowledge out there for people to use in order for them to best meet their goals. (10 Articles - Latest: Dec 19, 2011)
Charlie Poole - My main concern the first 4 weeks was muscle gain. Fat lose was secondary. I concentrated on heavy explosive movements to build mass. (3 Articles - Latest: May 22, 2002)
Chris Cormier - Chris The Real Deal Cormier currently ranks among the best professional bodybuilders and top Mr. Olympia contenders in the world today. (1 Article - Latest: Nov 02, 2006)
Chris LaCascia - Eating food will not make you fat; only abusing the quantities of the bad foods will. Chris decided to kick the bad food habit and to dedicate his life to training and shedding over 100 pounds of bodyfat... (6 Articles - Latest: Jun 08, 2007)
Chris Zaino - Unlike most bodybuilders who got their inspiration from Arnold, my inspiration came from my dad and as far back as I can remember I was flexing my triceps. (38 Articles - Latest: Jul 14, 2005)
Cliff Wilson - Cliff Wilson is a competitive bodybuilder and Core Nutritionals sponsored athlete. His training systems and nutrition plans have helped bodybuilders all over the world achieve class wins, pro cards, and overall championships. (1 Article - Latest: Mar 28, 2013)
Cory Gregory - Cory Gregory is the Co-Founder and Senior President of MusclePharm. He has an extensive background in training, nutrition, and competition prep, just to name a few. Looking for a way to kick your game into gear? Then you've come to the right place. (11 Articles - Latest: Apr 02, 2013)
Ctgblue - Ctgblue has led an interesting life and has been around the block a few times. His knowledge of training and supplementation will help many of us feel better and train harder! (12 Articles - Latest: Jul 22, 2010)
Daniel Przyojski - Daniel has been through hell and back. He has beaten all odds and now takes the time to share with you his training knowledge. Check it out! (5 Articles - Latest: Oct 11, 2006)
Dave Draper - Learn from one the greatest bodybuilders of all time. Dave Draper has won Mr. America, Mr. Universe and Mr. World! (47 Articles - Latest: Sep 06, 2005)
Dave Ruel - Dave Ruel is an author, competitive bodybuilder, and professional fitness coach and nutritionist. He is known as The Muscle Cook and helps people get amazing results. (9 Articles - Latest: Sep 12, 2012)
David Knowles - I began lifting when I was very young, around eight years old. My dad had always been a big guy, so I started going to the gym with him to watch him workout. (56 Articles - Latest: Jun 24, 2003)
Delbert Hickman - Fuel Your Fire with Delbert Hickman! Delbert is a long-standing writer on Bodybuilding.com, and is also a WNBF Professional Bodybuilder. Learn from Delbert's amazing articles right here. And don't forget to get your own copy of Delbert's wallpaper! (54 Articles - Latest: Dec 10, 2008)
Derek Beast Charlebois - I started lifting after I watched Rocky 4. That movie really motivated me. I saw Rocky working out and striving to overcome obstacles, and I knew that's what I wanted to be like! (71 Articles - Latest: Sep 27, 2011)
Derek Charlebois - I started lifting after I watched Rocky 4. That movie really motivated me. I saw Rocky working out and striving to overcome obstacles, and I knew that's what I wanted to be like! (116 Articles - Latest: Oct 22, 2003)
Dino Pierce - Dino Paul Pierce is a great natural bodybuilder with a BS in Dietetics. Learn the secrets to the best results! (124 Articles - Latest: Nov 25, 2005)
Dr. Warren Willey - Dr. Warren Willey is an Osteopathic Physician with 25+ years experience with exercise development, personal training and nutritional intervention. (7 Articles - Latest: Dec 23, 2009)
Drew Mayes - Go along with Drew as he takes you through the sometimes embarrassing, occasionally awkward, but always amusing stages all young bodybuilders go through in order to get ready for their first show. (4 Articles - Latest: Jun 22, 2009)
Dustin Elliott - After spending a lot of time with the team strength and conditioning coach Dustin fell in love with exercise physiology... Now he hopes to share that experience with everyone else. (7 Articles - Latest: Oct 12, 2010)
Eric Satterwhite - My first year in college consisted of pizzas, and video games and needless to say I put on a few extra lbs. So I decided to get back into the gym, and it lit a fire under my ass. (25 Articles - Latest: Mar 20, 2007)
Francesco Casillo - I began practicing bodybuilding a couple of months before turning 17 years old. (10 Articles - Latest: Mar 27, 2009)
Francis Benfatto - My interest is how we can live a long and healthy life by using a specific lifestyle while having to deal with our daily lives like work, family, relationships, etc. (2 Articles - Latest: Jul 16, 2007)
Glen Danbury - I have an honors degree in sports science and human nutrition and I am currently working towards my Masters degree in sports nutrition. (39 Articles - Latest: May 08, 2009)
Guy Grundy - Guy has had a rough life growing up in Australia and is now a very successful bodybuilder. (2 Articles - Latest: Apr 21, 2008)
Gym Of The Month - We will be announcing a new gym right here each month. Learn what gyms are out there and some of the things they do to make their gym work! (59 Articles - Latest: May 17, 2013)
Herve Duchemin - I am 26 years old, originally from Bronx, New York, but currently residing in South Beach, Florida. I am very skilled at dropping and adding weight quickly, both fat, as well as water (which the majority of individuals don't understand). (13 Articles - Latest: Nov 19, 2007)
Ivan Blazquez - Ivan is an ACSM certified health and fitness specialist, NGA pro bodybuilder and triathlete. (18 Articles - Latest: Mar 17, 2011)
James Kohler - James is a personal trainer and competitive bodybuilder. He has a degree in Kinesiology and is a black belt in Tae Kwon Do. (8 Articles - Latest: Dec 16, 2008)
James Sadek - Don't try and lift too heavy. Keep good form and feel the muscle working. Don't try to look big lifting heavy weights, look big by having big muscles from doing proper form! (64 Articles - Latest: Sep 24, 2004)
Jason Dayberry - After seven years of training I finally see that dream of going pro getting closer... (1 Article - Latest: Jul 15, 2004)
Jason Gordan - Jason Gordon is a natural competitive bodybuilder and certified nutritionist. Find out more as he delves deep into the realm of fitness and bodybuilding! (1 Article - Latest: Jul 01, 2010)
Jay 'Big Red' Cholewa - Jay 'Big Red' has been training for a long time and also writing for Bodybuilding.com for several years now. He will be sharing more training secrets right here! (2 Articles - Latest: Mar 24, 2008)
Jeff Behar - Jeff Behar, MS, MBA started lifting at 13, and became a natural bodybuilder, competing at the national level. He has trained with top olympia IFBB champions. He is also a popular writer, public speaker, personal trainer and the CEO of Jeffbehar.com. (45 Articles - Latest: May 07, 2009)
Jeff McCarrell - Jeff McCarrell, President and Co-Founder of Nutrex Research, Inc., has been involved in the Sports Nutrition industry for nearly 15 years. (8 Articles - Latest: May 20, 2005)
Jim Machak - Jim is a national level competitor, certified sports nutritionalist, and personal trainer who enjoys helping others reach their goals through online customized training programs. (1 Article - Latest: Nov 30, 2006)
Joe Klemczewski - Dr. Klemczewski received his Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy from the Indiana University School of Medicine. Since then, he has recieved his pro card, wrote a book, started a company and much more... (16 Articles - Latest: Jul 27, 2010)
Joe Tong - Joe Tong is a Certified Personal Trainer and a Registered Nurse. Joe has studied injury rehabilitation, nutrition, supplementation, and training. (3 Articles - Latest: Apr 14, 2009)
John Gray - I started lifting because I wanted to be stronger, have more confidence and have a better physique. (3 Articles - Latest: Jul 15, 2002)
John Kioskerides - John found it hard to find friends who were more into a positive healthy lifestyle while having a driven goal at the same time. After joining a gym he never looked back. (4 Articles - Latest: Oct 13, 2010)
John Pasco - I came into bodybuilding at 72 years of age when I found myself looking, feeling and acting old. I found that it not only improved my physique, but it also gave me a healthy perspective on people and the world. (6 Articles - Latest: Dec 02, 2002)
Jon Huston - I love bodybuilding because of the amount of self-discipline you acquire just by forcing yourself to the extreme. (23 Articles - Latest: Jul 22, 2004)
Josh Dickinson - Josh is an accomplished bodybuilding competitor and a certified personal trainer! (22 Articles - Latest: May 15, 2006)
Josh Mrosko - I swore after that I would never cheat again because second wasn't good enough. (2 Articles - Latest: Jun 20, 2005)
Keith Gmirkin - I will be sharing my training goals step by step and hope to continue training and competing in the 40-49 age group at the master's level. (10 Articles - Latest: May 01, 2006)
Ken Bragg - I absolutely love the way that I feel when I am lifting weights. (2 Articles - Latest: Jun 07, 2002)
Kerry Dulin - I have always been into health and fitness however I began bodybuilding as a means of overcoming a drinking problem. Now, I have 12 trophies to show for my efforts and have 3 health and fitness websites. (9 Articles - Latest: Nov 24, 2004)
Kirk Calzacorta - Kirk has seen results for himself and his clients, and now enjoys sharing his fitness knowledge through the written word in hopes of helping as many people as possible! (5 Articles - Latest: Jan 18, 2012)
Kyle Newell - Kyle is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the NSCA and competes as a natural bodybuilder in the NPC. Learn more. (3 Articles - Latest: Aug 24, 2010)
Lance Sganzini - Lance has been an avid bodybuilder and personal trainer for years! You can learn a lot from him! Stay tuned as he trains to become a Pro Natural Bodybuilder! (15 Articles - Latest: Dec 21, 2002)
Layne Norton - Either people become so pre-occupied with getting big that they become excessively fat, or they become so pre-occupied with getting cut that they lose any size they had gained. (84 Articles - Latest: Sep 18, 2012)
Lee Hayward - When I entered the 1995 Newfoundland Provincials, I was 17 years old. Since then I have competed almost every year in bodybuilding competitions. (5 Articles - Latest: Oct 22, 2010)
Manny Fausett - My best lifts as a powerlifter was a 610 squat, 410 bench press and a 585 deadlift at a body weight of 181 pounds. (10 Articles - Latest: Aug 06, 2002)
Marc Rosamilia - Bodybuilding has taught me so much about myself and about my self-discipline and determination. (3 Articles - Latest: Jul 24, 2008)
Mark Eldred - Mark is a personal trainer who enjoys every aspect of training including helping others and competing. His articles will cover many aspects of the fitness lifestyle. (2 Articles - Latest: May 25, 2010)
Mark Howard - I continually try to find a competitive edge whether it is nutrition and supplementation or some type of plyometrics that I could punish myself with. (7 Articles - Latest: May 22, 2002)
Mark Raineri - Before I go on, I want to let everyone know that I do train in high volume, so if you don't like that, don't bother reading the article. (6 Articles - Latest: Jun 09, 2003)
Mark Saunders - Whether the goal is to lose pounds or gain muscle, Mark is there to tailor a fitness program of food consumption and smart training. (4 Articles - Latest: Nov 14, 2007)
Mark Tilden - Mark Tilden is a competitive bodybuilder who competes in the middle and light-weight division. He's trained for eight years now and has build an impressive physique! (16 Articles - Latest: Oct 08, 2009)
Martin Arrendondo - I slowly transitioned to weights and decided to enter a bodybuilding contest which was body for life. (1 Article - Latest: Jan 01, 2002)
Matt Biss - Matt is the Training and Nutrition Specialist for Bodybuilding.com. He has studied Exercise Science and is a competitive strength athlete. (28 Articles - Latest: May 01, 2013)
Matt Shepley - Matt Shepley runs a federation (OCB - Organization of Competitive Bodybuilders), promotes shows, covers events as a photographer, and more... (3 Articles - Latest: May 24, 2005)
Michael Polis - Michael Polis is a Registered Dietitian and fitness enthusiast committed to helping others make lifestyle changes, improve their health, and ultimately reach their nutrition and wellness goals. (1 Article - Latest: Dec 24, 2012)
Mike Baltz - Mike is a natural bodybuilder and Gold's Gym manager with a passion to compete and help others do the same. He has a lot to offer and hopes to share some of that on Bodybuilding.com. (1 Article - Latest: Jun 08, 2010)
Mike Murphy - Mike has over 8 years personal training experience, competed in 9 bodybuilding shows, placed in competitive powerlifting meets, and played most competitive sports. (24 Articles - Latest: Jul 28, 2003)
Military Bodybuilder Of The Month - Do you have a bodybuilding success story to share when you were in the military? If so, send in your pics, stats, and why you got started and you could be next month's winner! (49 Articles - Latest: May 16, 2013)
Mitch Hodge - Mr. USA and Mr. America competitor! Current Power Team member. Learn from the best! (6 Articles - Latest: Apr 23, 2008)
Mitch McIntyre - Meet Mitch McIntyre, a Powerful Bodybuilder and Winner of the Border States in 2000! (1 Article - Latest: Dec 13, 2001)
Mr. Ryan Swan - Ryan Swan started writing for Bodybuilding.com as one of our first teen bodybuilders of the month. With a motivating personal story of scrawny to brawny, Ryan believes in teaching others about nutrition and training to help them reach their goals. (6 Articles - Latest: Apr 12, 2007)
Nate Miyaki - Fitness has always been a major part of Nate's life. Learn more right here as Nate submits amazing content to help everyone reach their health and fitness goals. (3 Articles - Latest: Jul 21, 2010)
Nic Hale - Nic has been lifting for 8 years now mainly for high school and college football. He has always wanted to look good but it wasn't until last year that he decided to devote his full attention to bodybuilding. (2 Articles - Latest: Aug 22, 2003)
Obi Obadike - Known as ''The World Most Ripped Fitness Model,'' he's very passionate about educating people all over the world about health and fitness. (45 Articles - Latest: May 07, 2013)
Over 40 Amateur Bodybuilder Of The Week - Our Amateur Bodybuilder of the Week has the extraordinary qualities to endure the pain and discipline of bodybuilding. Of course, he/she also receives all the extraordinary benefits! (57 Articles - Latest: May 15, 2013)
Phano Paul Som - Phano has experienced the change of skinny to buff! Now he's winnning competitions and teaching us how it's done. (104 Articles - Latest: Apr 28, 2003)
Phillip Walsh - I've won two first place and one second place title in the junior class since I started competing! (1 Article - Latest: Apr 02, 2004)
Posing Guides - It's not just about having a sculped body...you need to know how to pose for the highest marks! There are some basic posing strategies that all competing bodybuilders must know. (29 Articles - Latest: May 18, 2002)
Richard Baldwin - I started doing pushups and chinups in the third grade! (1 Article - Latest: May 11, 2003)
Richard Hargreaves - Richard is a qualified Fitness Leader and International Physique Judge and will be sharing his wealth of knowledge about the posing and much more. (1 Article - Latest: Mar 24, 2009)
Rob Carbo - Rob has an interest in all aspects of sports and fitness training. He is a strongman, bodybuilding competitor and football player who will be sharing more right here! (3 Articles - Latest: Jul 06, 2007)
Rob Riches - MuscleMania World Champion & FAME Pro Muscle Model Rob Riches trains Hollywood comedian Ron Lester and help build his body back up after multiple surgeries and rapid weight loss. (8 Articles - Latest: Aug 26, 2009)
Robert DiMaggio - (11 Articles - Latest: Oct 30, 2007)
Russell Yeager - During the 13 week AST 2002 World Championships Contest I kept a training journal, which includes details of everything I did. Learn how you can do it too! (25 Articles - Latest: Mar 30, 2006)
Ryan Mackie - Bodybuilding has shaped me into a person. (25 Articles - Latest: Dec 15, 2005)
Ryan Patrick - A former athlete and bodybuilder, he has a frame of reference that goes beyond general personal training. He looks to continue his personal fitness goals to help understand the needs of his clients in the future. (8 Articles - Latest: Jan 08, 2010)
Ryan Swan - Now bodybuilding is my life, a choice I would not change for a million dollars. (20 Articles - Latest: Dec 03, 2004)
Scott Duncan - Amazing Teen Bodybuilder! (3 Articles - Latest: Apr 01, 2002)
Sergio Merino - Sergio began lifting on and off throughout high school after picking up his first FLEX magazine... He dropped about 30lbs. Find out more as he begins sharing more about training, nutrition, and more right here. (1 Article - Latest: Aug 13, 2009)
Shawn LeBrun - Shawn LeBrun is the owner of ShawnLeBrunFitness.com, an online personal training website dedicated to helping you gain muscle and lose fat. (19 Articles - Latest: Oct 02, 2004)
Shawn Ray - I have competed in over a dozen Mr. Olympia's in the last 13 years. The only two bodybuilders I have not beat are Lee Haney and Dorian Yates. (15 Articles - Latest: May 31, 2007)
Skip Albury - With 20 years of bodybuilding under his belt, a leg press of 450 lbs and bench of 245 lbs, Skip has lots of experience and knowledge to share! (1 Article - Latest: Dec 22, 2003)
Skip La Cour - Skip La Cour established himself as a leader in the bodybuilding world through his outstanding physique and by teaching his effective training philosophies to others for more than 20 years. (38 Articles - Latest: May 06, 2013)
Tammo Vastenburg - Tammo is training to be an all-around bodybuilder/strongman/powerlifter. (9 Articles - Latest: May 06, 2009)
TeamDixon - Devin & Rolanda Dixon - Improving your physique comes down to a balanced Nutritional plan, working with weights, and doing cardio on a consistent basis, and getting plenty of rest. (7 Articles - Latest: Dec 23, 2002)
Thavius Nelson - Thavius is an AAAI/ISMA certified trainer who works with adults and children in athletic development. (1 Article - Latest: Sep 23, 2010)
Tim Wescott - Tim is a competitive bodybuilder who has been competing for decades and now offers his take on training and diet! (10 Articles - Latest: Apr 22, 2008)
Todd Fitchett - I have found that the only thing more exciting than exercising for myself is sharing with others the benefits that result from leading a healthy lifestyle. (4 Articles - Latest: Jul 16, 2003)
Todd Opheim - By Todd Opheim, NGA Pro Bodybuilder. Come back every month for great workouts to help you reach your genetic potential! (26 Articles - Latest: Dec 21, 2002)
Tom Fuller - Tom ''Rage'' Fuller is a long time trainer and competitive bodybuilder who thrives on hardcore training. Follow along as he brings a high level of expertise to Bodybuilding.com. (11 Articles - Latest: Oct 30, 2012)
Tony LeBlanc - Check back weekly to see my progress and updated stats! (10 Articles - Latest: Oct 26, 2002)
Will Duggan - Will Duggan competed in six (yes, six!) shows this year, all within 2 months. (5 Articles - Latest: Jan 23, 2003)

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