Ronny Rockel: Looking To Do Major Damage At The 2011 Arnold Classic
Much of the talk concerning the 2011 Arnold Classic has so far centered on those who have either won or come close to winning this title as being likely to rein supreme at next weekend's showdown.
While the Dexter's, Branch's and Martinez's of the pro game are obvious frontrunners for many, one man who should never be counted out is the ever-improving Ronny Rockel who, in placing sixth at his last two major events - the 2010 Arnold and Olympia contests - has proven that he is fully capable of taking on and taking out a few big names as he steadily climbs his way to the top.
Always famous for his outstanding symmetry and proportion, Rockel now has greater mass appeal thanks to a recent five pound gain in pure muscle. With his great balance and more than adequate muscular development he is hoping for major success at this year's Arnold Classic, top three being his primary objective.
And who can really argue with the German champion, one of the IFBB's most popular competitors and one who keeps getting better with each passing year?
A determined and highly motivated competitor, Rockel has not once during his eight year pro career had a single year of respite from the rigors of intense training, having competed each season since he turned professional in 2003.
An obvious and enormous vested interest in what he is doing as a pro bodybuilder has no doubt sustained his lengthy and consistent involvement in the sport.
Increasingly higher placements, greater financial rewards and an elevation in status have helped, it could be said, firmly established Rockel as one of the true greats of the game.
Rockel anticipates great success as he prepares to again face off against his fellow Arnold Classic elite players in what will be his fourth run for the title (his initial inclusion was in 2007 - he placed eighth).
With the improvements he has made coupled with the fact that he is now a proven threat to any title challenger, Rockel can, without argument, be secure in the knowledge that he will be the best he has ever been, for one thing that is certain about Ronny is his propensity to dial it in.
In the following interview Ronny Rockel divulges how he has kept it simple in order to make some of the best gains of his career.
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